So. Md Police News

Latest news from the local sheriff's offices and state police barracks.
Due to the loss of our facility, we are currently conducting LEOSA Certification only for Charles County Sheriff’s Office Retirees at this time. We hope to reopen our program to our extended Law Enforcement Retirees in the future. NOTE to Charles County Sheriff’s Office Retiree’s: LEOSA...
On 8/2/2021, Tfc A. Opirhory and Tpr T. Eckrich conducted a traffic stop in the area of Colton Point Road, Clements, MD. The driver, and sole occupant of the vehicle gave several false names and was later identified as James Garrick Young, 62 of Bushwood, MD. Young was placed under arrest and...
38th Annual National Night Out The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office, the Maryland State Police, the Department of Natural Resources, Parole and Probation, the St. Mary's County Health Department, volunteer fire and rescue squads, and countless businesses and volunteers along with 24...
During the week of July 26– August 1, deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,346 calls for service throughout the community. Damaged Property: 21-42391 On July 30, 2021, Deputy Sturdivant responded to the 3400 block of Bayside Forest Court in Huntingtown, MD for report...
On View Arrests: Drug Arrest- On July 17, 2021, Cpl. Pontorno conducted a traffic stop in the 22400 block of Three Notch Road in Lexington Park, and identified Kyle Matthew Kerig, age 19 of Leonardtown as the operator. Located in a plastic bag in Kerig's vehicle were suspected amphetamine...
Date: 7/1/21 Time: 6:53 a.m. Location / Address: 11 Prospect Avenue, Indian Head, Charles County, MD Type of Incident: Fire Description of Structure / Property: 2 Story Single Family Dwelling Owner / Occupants: Andrew Kurtz Injuries or Deaths: None Estimated $ Loss: Structure: $ 2,500.00...
During the week of July 5– July 11, deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,546 calls for service throughout the community. Damaged Property: 21-37304 On July 6, 2021, DFC Gott responded to the 300 block of Gray Drive in Lusby, MD for the report of damaged property. The...
On July 26, 2021 at approximately 6:42 p.m., members of the Calvert County Sheriff's Office Patrol Bureau responded to a serious motor vehicle accident along Rt. 4 near the intersection of Huntingtown High School in Huntingtown, MD. Upon arrival, units located a single vehicle, a Chevy Equinox...
During the week of July 19– July 25, deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,500 calls for service throughout the community. Animal Complaint: 21-41465 On July 25, 2021, DFC Gilmore responded 5th Street between Chesapeake Ave and Bay Ave in North Beach to assist MDFC...
DATE: August 2, 2021 CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 The Charles County Sheriff’s Office and Charles County Circuit Court are announcing they will apply for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Formula...
On July 30, 2021, at approximately 11:08 a.m. deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the reported motor vehicle collision with a vehicle on fire in the 30000 block of Three Notch Road, at the intersection of Golden Beach Road, in Charlotte Hall. Deputies arrived on...
On July 24, 2021, members of the Youth Gun Violence Task Force located William Shawn Carter, age 46 of no fixed address, in the 21800 block of North Shangri La Drive in Lexington Park. Carter had an outstanding warrant for his arrest for the following charges: CDS: Possession of Firearms...
The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of Tyrone Lamont Jackson, age 37 of no fixed address. Jackson violated the conditions of his release from the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center and is wanted for the charge of escape. Jackson is a black male...
The below incidents, investigations, and arrests are, in part, demonstrative of the Prince Frederick Barrack's effort to ensure that Calvert County is a safe place to live, work, and visit. Firearm Violation On July 28, 2021, TFC. Rucker conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 28, 2021 On 7/20/2021, Tfc E. Ruggles conducted a traffic stop in the area of Point Lookout Road and Piney Point Road, Callaway, MD. Upon making contact with the occupants, an odor of marijuana was detected. During a probable cause search, suspected marijuana and...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 20, 2021 On 7/9/2021, Tpr K. Poland conducted a traffic stop in the area of Three Notch Road and Spring Valley Drive, Lexington Park, MD. Upon making contact with the occupants, an odor of marijuana was detected. During a probable cause search, suspected marijuana...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 13, 2021 On 7/6/2021, Tpr. Jeremy Pope responded to Skyview Drive, Hollywood, MD for a reported assault. Investigation revealed the suspect, identified as Michael Jay Straughan, 37 did assault the victim. Straughan was placed under arrest and transported to the St...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 30, 2021 On 6/16/2021, Tpr J. Engleman responded to Walmart, California, MD for a reported theft. Investigation revealed a 14 year old male stole merchandise from Walmart with a value over $100, but less than $1,500. The juvenile was charged and released to the...
NOTICE OF INVESTIGATION Date: 6/1/21 Time: 6:40 p.m. Location / Address: 3114 Heathcote Road, Waldorf, Charles County, Maryland Type of Incident: Fire Description of Structure / Property: 2 Story Townhouse Owner / Occupants: Owner - Bobbi & Humphrey MacFarlane / Occupant - Brittany Muzzey...
On View Arrests: Assault- On July 15, 2021, Dep. Hass responded to 26000 block of Pt. Lookout Road in Leonardtown, for the reported assault involving two vehicles. Investigation determined James Leroy Thomas, age 33 of Newberg, intentionally used his vehicle to ram another vehicle several times...
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