So. Md Police News

 

Fire Marshal Two boats destroyed in Chesapeake Beach marina fire

NOTICE OF INVESTIGATION Date: 3-21-22 Time: 8:10 a.m. Location / Address: 4165 Mears Avenue, Chesapeake Beach, Calvert County, Maryland Type of Incident: Fire Description of Structure / Property: (2) Boats - 1970 42' Egg Harbor, 1983 31' Silverton Owner / Occupants: Michael Murphy...

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Fire Marshal Brush Fire Claims The Life of Charles County Man

CHARLES COUNTY, Md. (March 22, 2022) - A team of investigators with the Office of the State Fire Marshal, Charles County Sheriff's Office, and the Maryland State Forest Service are investigating the death of an elderly male victim during a brush fire at 7730 Kent Drive in Charlotte Hall Sunday...

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St. Mary's Co. UPDATE: Murder Investigation in Lexington Park

On March 18, 2022, Lakisha Rena Rhodes, age 43 of Lexington Park, was arrested in connection with the murder that occurred on March 10, 2022, and charged with the following: Accessory After the Fact- Murder First Degree Accessory After the Fact- Murder Second Degree Accessory After the Fact...

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Fire Marshal HVAC failure causes $50,000 damages to Tippett Rd home in Hollywood

NOTICE OF INVESTIGATION Date: 3/18/22 Time: 8:22 p.m. Location / Address: 45389 Tippett Road, Hollywood, St. Mary's County, Maryland Type of Incident: Fire Description of Structure / Property: 2 Story Single Family Dwelling Owner / Occupants: Patrick & Pamela Tippett Injuries or Deaths...

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St. Mary's Co. Ardire, Moncivais-Romero Provide Pretrial Services to Offenders

Kristie Ardire and CFC Monica Moncivais-Romero Meet some of the women of the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office who administer the agency's pretrial services for offenders awaiting court proceedings. Kristie Ardire started with the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office in 2012. Before joining...

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St. Mary's Co. Jaelynn Willey, Other Victims of Crime Remembered

Captain Steven Hall and the Willey family place flowers in front of Great Mills High School The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office, the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office Chaplain Corps, members of the Maryland State Police and many members of the community paid their respects on Sunday...

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St. Mary's Co. On View Arrests/Warrants

On View Arrests: Assault/Resisting Arrest- On March 11, 2022, Dep. Reynolds responded to the 45400 block of Miramar Way in California, for the check the welfare of a dog that was tied to a sign. While on scene, a female later identified as Ashley Nickole McConnell, age 33 of California...

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Charles Co. Detectives Obtain Arrest Warrant in Shooting Case / Suspect Also Violated Conditions of Sex Offender Registry

On January 6 at 3:21 a.m., a woman reported she was shot by an acquaintance outside of a restaurant in the 2900 block of Crain Highway in Waldorf; she was treated at a hospital and released prior to making the report. Through investigation, detectives were able to positively identify the suspect...

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Charles Co. Student Charged with Possession of Illegal Drugs

On March 16 at 2:30 p.m., a school administrator had just defused an argument between two students at Westlake High School when a strong odor of marijuana was detected coming from one of the students. Subsequently, a sandwich-size plastic bag filled with 22 grams of suspected marijuana was...

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Charles Co. CCSO Investigating Crash Involving School Bus and Passenger Car / Minor Injuries Reported

On March 17 at 9:10 a.m., officers responded to Berry Road near Bunker Hill Road in Waldorf for the report of a crash involving a passenger car and a school bus. A preliminary investigation revealed the driver of the bus was attempting to make a U-turn from westbound Berry Road onto eastbound...

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Fire Marshal Fire Investigations for March 2022

NOTICE OF INVESTIGATION Date: 3/6/2022 Time: 12:39 -p.m. Location / Address: 4632 Sheffield Circle, Waldorf, Charles County, Maryland Type of Incident: Fire Description of Structure / Property: 2 Story Single Family Home Owner / Occupants: Iris Hubbard Injuries or Deaths: None Estimated...

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Charles Co. Patrol Officers Recover Firearm in Vehicle in Bryans Road

On March 14 at 11:30 p.m., officers were conducting a parking lot check at a public boat ramp in the 1000 block of Marshall Hall Road in Bryans Road, MD when they observed several people and cars in the lot; the ramp and parking lot were closed at that time. While approaching the driver of one...

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St. Mary's Co. Sheriff's Office to Mark Four-Year Anniversary of School Shooting

Sheriff Tim Cameron, the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office and the Sheriff's Office Chaplain Corps invite the public to a memorial and remembrance ceremony on Sunday, March 20, 2022, at 2 pm to mark the four-year anniversary of the shooting at Great Mills High School and to remember other local...

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St. Mary's Co. Identity Needed for Theft Suspect

The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office is seeking the identity of the person pictured in a theft investigation. On Thursday, March 3, 2022 at 3:25 pm, the suspect walked out of the California Walmart store with a 75-inch Samsung television without paying for it, placed it in the back of a white...

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St. Mary's Co. On View Arrests/Warrants/Criminal Citations/Juvenile Referrals

On View Arrests: Drug Arrest- On February 24, 2022, Dep. Tasciotti observed a vehicle parked in the fire lane in the 20000 block of Pt. Lookout Road in Callaway. Contact was made with operator of the vehicle identified as Jadon Bernard Somerville, age 21 of Mechanicsville. Somerville was found...

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Charles Co. CCSO to Conduct Sobriety Checkpoint

The Charles County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Traffic Operations Unit is partnering with the La Plata Police Department to conduct an impaired driver checkpoint on Thursday, March 17 in La Plata. Special patrols and enforcement focused on impaired and aggressive driving are conducted year round...

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Charles Co. Two Loaded Firearms Recovered During Traffic Stop

On March 11 at 6:41 p.m., patrol officers initiated a traffic stop in the area of Charles Street and Church Street in La Plata. Upon approaching the driver, the officer immediately observed a firearm on the dashboard. The driver, Jamaal Khali Sterling, 22, of Virginia, was arrested. A loaded...

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Calvert Co. Calvert Sheriff's Blotter; March 7-13, 2022

During the week of March 7, 2022 – March 13, 2022, deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,499 calls for service throughout the community. Theft: 22-12577 On March 7, 2022, Deputy T. Bowen responded to the 4100 block of Old Town Road in Huntingtown, MD, for the report of...

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Charles Co. Narcotics Detectives Charge Suspect in Drug Distribution Case

On March 8, members of the Narcotics Enforcement Section served a search warrant in the 2200 block of Old Washington Road in Waldorf related to a narcotics investigation. During the search, detectives located approximately 14 grams of cocaine, 10 grams of crack cocaine, marijuana, and...

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Charles Co. Patrol Officers Recover Loaded Handgun and Drugs in Vehicle

On March 11 at 11:40 a.m., officers initiated a traffic stop in the 9900 block of Crain Highway in Faulkner after a computer check revealed the tags on the vehicle belonged to a different car. Upon approaching the driver, the officer detected the odor of burnt marijuana. He also noticed a large...

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