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On September 12, at approximately 11:51 a.m., officers responded to the 14700 block of Bassford Road in Waldorf after developing information that a suspect, who had active arrest warrants stemming from a violent assault and stabbing of his elderly relative’s caregiver, was inside a house. A preliminary investigation is as follows:
After learning of the suspect’s whereabouts, officers established a perimeter around the house. The suspect, Patrick James Roberts, Jr., age 28, exited and was armed with a large knife. He fled into a wooded area where a police K9 and handler pursued; the K9 was off leash. While the K9 attempted an apprehension, the suspect, who still had the knife in his hand, engaged the K9. The K9 officer discharged his firearm, striking the suspect once in the stomach. The knife was recovered, and officers rendered first aid to the suspect. The suspect was transported to a hospital and treated for injuries that did not appear to be life-threatening. The officer involved was not injured, and the police K9 was checked and found to be unharmed.
Active Warrants: On September 8, officers responded to Bassford Road for the report of a stabbing. The suspect, Patrick James Roberts, Jr., was in the process of stealing a wallet from his elderly relative. A caregiver who was in the home tried to intervene, but Roberts pulled out a knife and stabbed him in the abdomen. The caregiver was flown to a hospital and admitted with serious injuries. After stabbing the caretaker, Roberts stole the wallet and his relative’s vehicle and fled. Officers obtained arrest warrants for first-degree assault, second-degree assault, theft, and unlawful taking of a vehicle.
Investigation: The Charles County Sheriff’s Office’s Office of Professional Responsibility is investigating the shooting and, in accordance with Agency policy, the Charles County State’s Attorney’s Office has been notified. The officer has been placed on administrative leave pending the completion of the investigation. Further updates will be provided as they become available.
The CCSO was accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) in 2001 and has since earned the highest rating of Excellence. Established in 1658, the CCSO is one of the oldest law enforcement agencies in the United States. For more information, visit www.ccso.us.
Charles County Crime Solvers offers rewards of up to $1,000 for information that leads to the arrest or indictment of a person responsible for a crime in Charles County. All individuals who provide tips through Crime Solvers will remain anonymous. Anyone with information about an unsolved crime or the location of a fugitive may contact Charles County Crime Solvers by calling 1-866-411-TIPS. Tips can also be submitted online at www.charlescountycrimesolvers.com or by using the P3Intel mobile app, which can be found in the Android Store and Apple Store by searching P3tips. For more information about the P3 program, click on this link: www.p3intel.com.
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After learning of the suspect’s whereabouts, officers established a perimeter around the house. The suspect, Patrick James Roberts, Jr., age 28, exited and was armed with a large knife. He fled into a wooded area where a police K9 and handler pursued; the K9 was off leash. While the K9 attempted an apprehension, the suspect, who still had the knife in his hand, engaged the K9. The K9 officer discharged his firearm, striking the suspect once in the stomach. The knife was recovered, and officers rendered first aid to the suspect. The suspect was transported to a hospital and treated for injuries that did not appear to be life-threatening. The officer involved was not injured, and the police K9 was checked and found to be unharmed.
Active Warrants: On September 8, officers responded to Bassford Road for the report of a stabbing. The suspect, Patrick James Roberts, Jr., was in the process of stealing a wallet from his elderly relative. A caregiver who was in the home tried to intervene, but Roberts pulled out a knife and stabbed him in the abdomen. The caregiver was flown to a hospital and admitted with serious injuries. After stabbing the caretaker, Roberts stole the wallet and his relative’s vehicle and fled. Officers obtained arrest warrants for first-degree assault, second-degree assault, theft, and unlawful taking of a vehicle.
Investigation: The Charles County Sheriff’s Office’s Office of Professional Responsibility is investigating the shooting and, in accordance with Agency policy, the Charles County State’s Attorney’s Office has been notified. The officer has been placed on administrative leave pending the completion of the investigation. Further updates will be provided as they become available.
The CCSO was accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) in 2001 and has since earned the highest rating of Excellence. Established in 1658, the CCSO is one of the oldest law enforcement agencies in the United States. For more information, visit www.ccso.us.
Charles County Crime Solvers offers rewards of up to $1,000 for information that leads to the arrest or indictment of a person responsible for a crime in Charles County. All individuals who provide tips through Crime Solvers will remain anonymous. Anyone with information about an unsolved crime or the location of a fugitive may contact Charles County Crime Solvers by calling 1-866-411-TIPS. Tips can also be submitted online at www.charlescountycrimesolvers.com or by using the P3Intel mobile app, which can be found in the Android Store and Apple Store by searching P3tips. For more information about the P3 program, click on this link: www.p3intel.com.
CONTACT: Diane Richardson
Media Relations Office
301-609-6557 or 240- 682-1658