The Charles County Sheriff’s Office Warrant Unit is actively seeking the location of Jason Shawn Smoot, 41, of La Plata.
Following charges filed on 6/10/2025, Smoot was released on his own recognizance.
Smoot has active warrants charging him with possession with intent to distribute narcotics, possession of controlled substances, illegal possession of a firearm due to a prior conviction, carrying a loaded firearm on his person, and additional related charges.
Anyone with information regarding Smoot’s location is urged to call PFC Otey at 301-635-9529.
Tipsters who want to receive a cash reward must remain anonymous and 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. A cash reward of up to $1,000 is being offered for the tip that leads to Smoot’s arrest.
Multiple criminal indictments have been filed against Smoot, charging him with the following.
- Theft: $25,000 To Under $100,000 (Felony)
- CDS: Poss W/I Dist: Narc (Felony)
- CDS: DISTR ETC. W/FIREARM (Felony)
- FIREARM POSS CRIM VIOLENCE (Felony)
- LOADED HANDGUN ON PERSON
- HANDGUN ON PERSON
- CDS: POSSESS-NOT CANNABIS
- ATTEMPT BY DRIVER TO ELUDE POLICE IN OFFICIAL POLICE VEHICLE BY FAILING TO STOP
- ATTEMPT BY DRIVER TO ELUDE UNIFORMED POLICE BY FLEEING ON FOOT
- (DISPLAYING, PERMITTING TO BE DISPLAYED) REG. PLATE(S) ISSUED (FOR OTHER VEH., TO OTHER PERSON)
- (Driving, Attempting to drive) motor veh. on hwy. w/o req. license and authorization
