UPDATE 1/27/2026: On Monday, January 26, 2027, at 6:28 p.m., officers responded to the area of Gallery Place for the report of a body in the roadway.
When officers arrived, they located an adult male who appeared to have been struck by a vehicle; the driver did not stay on the scene.
A preliminary investigation showed the pedestrian was crossing the southbound lanes of St. Charles Parkway near Gallery Place when he was struck.
The pedestrian, Glen Jermain Baker, age 43, of Waldorf, was pronounced deceased.
The striking vehicle is believed to be a dark blue Buick Regal, 1997-2005, and missing a passenger side mirror.
Members of the Traffic Operations Unit are investigating. Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact PFC Walker at 301-609-3251. Tipsters who want to remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward 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.
The investigation is ongoing.
1/27/2026: On Monday, January 26, 2026, at approximately 6:32 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of St Charles Parkway and St Thomas Drive in Waldorf, for the possible motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian.
911 callers reported a man who appeared to be deceased was laying in the roadway, with one caller believing he was struck by a vehicle due to debris in the area.
Crews arrived on the scene and confirmed one deceased victim laying in the roadway, with St. Charles Parkway being closed for multiple hours for the police investigation.
Police continue the investigation and updates will be provided when they become available.
