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St. Mary's Co. Baroniak Retires from Criminal Investigations Division

Lt. Doug Mills, Assistant Commander of the Criminal Investigations Division, presents a plaque to Margaret "Dolly" Baroniak The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigations Division gathered last week for a heartfelt farewell to Margaret "Dolly" Baroniak as she prepares to...

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Charles Co. Patrol Supervisor Locates Drugs and Pistol Loaded with 30-Round Magazine During Traffic Stop

DATE: January 27, 2021 CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 On January 23 at 4:39 p.m., a patrol supervisor initiated a traffic stop in the area of Bannister Circle and Knolewater Court after a computer check showed the tags on the...

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St. Mary's Co. Vehicle Stop Leads to Handgun Arrests

On January 26, 2021, at approximately 4:30 p.m. Corporal Glen Knott conducted a vehicle stop in the 21700 block of Pegg Road in Lexington Park. During the vehicle stop, an occupant of the vehicle, later identified as Deatre Marquise Perkins, age 25 of Lexington Park, was observed reaching...

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St. Mary's Co. Juveniles Arrested in Armed Robbery

On January 16, 2021, at approximately 3:08 p.m. deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 46000 block of Columbus Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported robbery. The victim advised deputies he was assaulted and robbed by several individuals. Detectives from the St...

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St. Mary's Co. Narcotics Arrests

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE On January 23, 2021, detectives from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Vice Narcotics Division, along with deputies from the Patrol Division, conducted a vehicle stop in the 39400 block of Harpers Corner Road in Mechanicsville. Investigation determined the occupants...

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Charles Co. Officers Apprehend Armed Suspect in Attempted Murder Case

DATE: January 26, 2021 CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 On January 25 at 4:43 p.m., officers responded to the 5200 block of Greenville Drive in Bryans Road, MD, for the report of a domestic-related assault in progress. While in...

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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 shown in a theft investigation. On Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021 at 9:45 pm, the suspect fled the McKay’s grocery store in Charlotte Hall with items both in his shopping cart and inside of his clothing that he did not pay for...

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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 Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021 at 4:42 pm, the suspect entered the Ace Hardware store in Leonardtown. In an aisle, the suspect picked up several packages of Dewalt DW4856 saw blades...

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Charles Co. Charles County Sheriff’s Detectives Arrest Suspect in Connection with Double Murder Case on Hanover Court

DATE: January 24, 2021 CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 On January 21 at 12:45 a.m., officers responded to the 2400 block of Hanover Court in Waldorf for the report of the sound of gunshots. When officers arrived, they observed...

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Charles Co. Charles County Crime Solvers Offering Reward of up to $5,000 in Double Murder Case on Hanover Court / Victims Identified

DATE: January 22, 2021 CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 Detectives are continuing their investigation into the deaths of two women who were shot and killed in their townhome on January 21. The victims have been positively...

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Charles Co. Detectives Investigating Deaths of Two People on Hanover Court

DATE: January 21, 2021 CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 On January 21 at 12:45 a.m., officers responded to the 2400 block of Hanover Court in Waldorf for the report of the sound of gunshots. When officers arrived, they observed...

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Charles Co. Traffic Operations Unit Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash

DATE: January 20, 2021 CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 On January 17 at 4:52 p.m., officers responded to the area of Billingsley Road near St. Patricks Drive in Waldorf for the report of a motor vehicle crash. A preliminary...

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St. Mary's Co. Community Warning: Hoax Phone Calls Regarding COVID-19 Vaccination

Joint Release: St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office St. Mary’s County Health Department St. Mary's County Government LEONARDTOWN, MD (Jan. 20, 2021) - The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) has received reports from community members about fraudulent phone calls incorrectly telling...

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St. Mary's Co. Location of Stolen Vehicle Sought

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of the vehicle pictured. Sometime before Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021, a red 1991 Honda Civic was stolen from a yard at the 46400 block of Midway Drive in Lexington Park. The VIN is 2HGED645MH558182 and there were Hello Kitty stickers...

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St. Mary's Co. On-View Arrests, Warrants

On-View Arrests: Stolen Firearm: On Jan. 13, 2021, the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Unit conducted a search warrant at 21550 Morris Drive in Lexington Park where Markus Antonio Carter, 23 of Lexington Park, was found to be in possession of a Ruger P89 handgun, which had been...

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Charles Co. Detectives Charge Suspect in Murder Case in Bryans Road, MD

DATE: January 20, 2021 CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 On January 19 at 9:39 a.m., officers responded to the area of South Hampton Drive at Weston Drive in Bryans Road, MD for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers...

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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 shown in a theft investigation. On Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021 between 2:30 and 3 am, the suspect stole six 26R type car batteries from the front of PowerTech Electric on Old Three Notch Road in Hollywood. The suspect is...

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St. Mary's Co. Congratulations to Our New Corrections Graduates

Sheriff Tim Cameron and the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office congratulate its five Corrections graduates from CELTP Session 65 of the Southern Maryland Criminal Justice Academy. The graduation ceremony was held on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021. Graduating the session are: Tervell Brooks, Adam...

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St. Mary's Co. Narcotics Arrests

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE In January of 2021, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Vice Narcotics Division executed 14 search and seizure warrants on numerous cases under investigation. The search warrants were executed with assistance from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Emergency...

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Charles Co. Officers Graduate Corrections Entrance Level Training Program

DATE: January 15, 2021 CONTACT: Janelle Love Media Relations Office 301-609-6538 Charles County Sheriff’s Office Welcomes 7 New Correctional Officers Twelve Candidates Graduate from the Southern Maryland Criminal Justice Academy Corrections Entrance Level Training Program Charles County...

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