UPDATE 2/17/2023: On February 15, 2023, at 4:54 p.m., officers initiated a traffic stop in the area of St. Charles Parkway and Smallwood Drive after observing the driver of a Jeep driving erratically, nearly striking a marked patrol car traveling in the opposite direction.
As the officer activated his emergency lights and siren, the driver fled, crossing the double yellow lines in several places. The driver of the Jeep continued to the area of Piney Church Road and Poston Drive, where another marked patrol car was waiting to assist.
The driver of the Jeep attempted to make a turn onto Poston Drive, but lost control and struck the cruiser that was on Piney Church Road, totaling the cruiser.
After the crash, the driver and four passengers got out of the Jeep where officers were able to detain them.
While conducting further investigation, officers observed two firearms inside the Jeep.
All occupants of the Jeep are prohibited from possessing firearms due to their age.
Two officers received treatment for minor injuries. All of the suspects were transported to area hospitals where they were treated for minor injuries they sustained as a result of the crash.
Once released from the hospital, the suspects were transported to the Charles County Detention Center and charged.
The suspects, which all five all from Waldorf and were charged with illegal possession of regulated firearms due to age, transporting loaded firearms inside a vehicle, and other related charges.
Abdoul Rahamane Sow also had outstanding warrants for assault and theft after punching a female GameStop employee in the face to steal a Nintendo Switch.
- Takwon Demarion Mason, 18
- Damar Malik Abney, 19
- Abdoul Rahamane Sow, 20
- Desmond Omarion Robinson, 20
- 16-year-old male (charged as an adult),
On February 16, Sow was released by a district court commissioner on a $2,500 unsecured bond. On February 17, a judge released Mason on personal recognizance as long as he meets the requirements for electronic monitoring; Abney and Robinson were released on personal recognizance with no conditions. PFC Willis is investigating.
On Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at approximately 4:50 p.m., a Deputy requested additional officers for a traffic stop in the area of Post Office Road in Waldorf.
Deputies attempted to initiate a traffic stop on a vehicle bearing Virginia registration that committed traffic violations.
The vehicle was reportedly occupied multiple times, was speeding and swerving all over the roadway and almost struck a second patrol vehicle while travelling on St Pauls Drive.
The suspect failed to stop and fled at approximately 50 mph. During the pursuit, Charles County Patrol vehicles were struck by the suspect, and the pursuit ended in the area of Piney Church Road and Poston Drive in Waldorf.
Five suspects were detained. Three ambulances were requested for the suspects suffering injuries from the crash. Both officers reported they had no injuries, however, both were transported by ambulance.
Two suspects were transported to MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, one suspect was transported to CRMC in La Plata. All suffered minor injuries.
Updates will be provided when they become available.
Investigation is ongoing.
Damar Malik Abney, 19
Takwon Demarion Mason, 18
Desmond Omarion Robinson, 20
Abdoul Rahamane Sow, 20
