So. Md Police News

 

Charles Co. Patrol Officers Recover Loaded Gun and Drugs

DATE: January 11, 2022 CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 On January 8 at 5:38 p.m., officers initiated a traffic stop in the area of Washington Avenue near Cecil Street in La Plata. Upon approaching the driver, officers...

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St. Mary's Co. Identity Needed for Vehicle Theft Suspects

Suspect #1 Suspect #2 The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office is seeking the identity of the two men pictured in a motor vehicle theft investigation. On Monday, Jan. 10, 2022 at 9:56 am at the Leonardtown Fastop, suspect #1 stole the victim's 2006 Cadillac CTS when the victim went into...

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Charles Co. Traffic Operations Unit Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash Near Acton Lane

DATE: January 10, 2022 CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 On January 9, at 2:03 a.m., officers responded to the area of Acton Lane near Tawny Drive in Waldorf for the report of a motor vehicle crash. A preliminary investigation...

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Charles Co. Patrol Officers Arrest Suspect in Reckless Endangerment Case / Two Firearms Recovered

DATE: January 10, 2022 CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 On January 6 at 9:10 p.m., patrol officers responded to the 2000 block of Crain Highway in Waldorf for the report of someone firing a gun. A preliminary investigation...

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Charles Co. Officers Identify and Arrest Suspect in Robbery Case

DATE: January 10, 2022 CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 On December 12, 2021, officers responded to a convenience store in the 2400 block of Crain Highway in Waldorf for the report of a robbery in which a male suspect grabbed...

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Charles Co. Threat of Mass Violence Being Investigated

DATE: January 10, 2022 CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 On January 9, the Charles County Sheriff’s Office received two calls regarding alleged threats of mass violence at St. Charles High School that would occur sometime this...

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Charles Co. Detention Center Managing Covid-19 Cases within Facility

DATE: January 10, 2022 CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 The Charles County Detention Center (CCDC), in coordination with the Charles County Health Department and Prime Care Medical–the CCDC’s on-site medical provider–is...

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St. Mary's Co. Assault and Barricade in Lexington Park

On Saturday, January 8, 2022, at 3:16 a.m. deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 21600 block of Great Mills Road in Lexington Park, for the reported assault. Investigation determined Frederick Lee Weems, age 42 of Lexington Park, forced entry to the victim’s...

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St. Mary's Co. Fatal Mechanicsville Crash Under Investigation

On Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022 at approximately 8:43 pm, patrol deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a serious motor vehicle collision on Baptist Church Road in the area of Hidden Acres Court in Mechanicsville. A 2011 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck was located off...

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

The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office is seeking the identity of the person pictured in an assault investigation. On Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021 at 11:30 am, the suspect entered the Lexington Park Stop N Shop to buy a pack of cigarettes. The suspect then walked behind the counter, threatened to shoot...

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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, Nov. 24, 2021 at 4:30 pm, the suspect did not scan all of the items she put in her cart at the self-checkout register at the California Walmart. The suspect fled the...

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St. Mary's Co. Suspect's Identity Needed in Burglary to Motor Vehicle

The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office is seeking the identity of the person pictured in a motor vehicle burglary investigation. On Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021 at 9:14 pm, the suspect used a portable grinder to cut the lock off the rear door of the victim's truck, parked in the 23900 block of Prop...

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St. Mary's Co. Criminal Summons Served-December 2021

12/01/21- William Adam Chesser, age 42 of Lexington Park- Assault 2nd Degree by Dep. Marsch# 397. 12/02/21- Monroe Maurice Gantt, age 54 of Prince Frederick- Burglary and Theft by DFC. Hersh# 343. 12/02/21- Kenneth David Barnes, age 23 of Mechanicsville- Assault 2nd Degree by DFC. Beyer# 319...

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St. Mary's Co. Administrative Hearing to be held in January

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office will conduct an administrative hearing for an employee on January 20, 2022, at the District 4 Station located at 21633 Great Mills Road in Lexington Park. The hearing board will convene at 8:00 a.m. and will be open to the press and public. There is...

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Charles Co. Patrol and K9 Officers Recover Stolen Car and Stolen Property / Suspects Arrested

DATE: January 4, 2022 CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 On December 31, 2021, at 3:47 a.m., officers responded to the area of Evergreen Drive in Waldorf for the report of suspicious activity taking place near a vehicle. When...

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Charles Co. Detectives Locate and Arrest Suspect in Shooting / Suspect Was Supposed to be on Electronic Monitoring

DATE: December 30, 2021 CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 On May 9, officers responded to the area of Patuxent Court in La Plata for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, a male was found with a gunshot wound to his leg. The...

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Charles Co. Detectives Positively Identify and Arrest Suspect in Armed Robbery Case

DATE: December 30, 2021 CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 On December 9, the victim negotiated the sale of tennis shoes, via a social media app, with someone he was familiar with. During the sale, which occurred in Waldorf, the...

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Charles Co. Officers Apprehend Suspect in Theft from Auto Case

DATE: December 30, 2021 CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 On December 28 at 9:45 a.m., officers responded to a call for suspicious activity in the 5400 block of Mason Springs Road in Marbury after someone reported observing an...

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Charles Co. Patrol Officers Locate Suspect in Commercial Burglary Case

DATE: December 30, 2021 CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 On December 25 at 12:26 a.m., patrol officers responded to an intrusion alarm at a business located in the 4500 block of Crain Highway in White Plains. Upon arrival...

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Charles Co. Charles County Crime Solvers is Offering Cash Rewards for Information Leading to the Arrest of the Suspect(s) in Attempted Burglary Case and Vandalism

DATE: December 30, 2021 CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 Attempted Burglary: On December 25 at 6:33 p.m., officers responded to the 2700 block of Hammock Court in Waldorf after the homeowner arrived home and found the front...

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