Crime Solvers

CRIME SOLVERS: Police Seeking Identity of Serial Theft Suspect

CRIME SOLVERS: Police Seeking Identity of Serial Theft Suspect

The Charles County Crime Solvers is offering a cash reward for information leading to the identity and arrest of a man who has stolen numerous tools and other items from home improvement stores since early February of 2025. In each case, the suspect has entered a business, loaded up a cart full of power...
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Detectives Continue to Investigate Missing Person Case: Robert “Bubba” Norris

Detectives Continue to Investigate Missing Person Case: Robert “Bubba” Norris

Charles County Sheriff’s detectives are continuing to investigate a missing person case. On March 1, Robert “Bubba” Norris, age 61, of White Plains, MD, left his residence to go to a friend’s house in Prince George’s County. He was driving his white Ford F-150 pickup truck and stopped at two other homes in Prince...
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Police Continue to Investigate and Seek Leads Into 2008 Cold Case Murder of Austin Brown

Police Continue to Investigate and Seek Leads Into 2008 Cold Case Murder of Austin Brown

Seventeen years ago, on March 11, 2008 at approximately 6:00 a.m., officers with the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to Austin Brown’s residence at 4450 Livingston Road for a death investigation. They located the victim inside and determined that he had been shot several hours prior to being discovered. His case remains unsolved. Your...
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Charlotte Hall Man Arrested with Loaded Handgun During Traffic Stop

Charlotte Hall Man Arrested with Loaded Handgun During Traffic Stop

Pernell Maddox, 20, of Charlotte Hall, remains in custody after being arrested on multiple firearm-related charges following a traffic stop in St. Mary’s County, according to court documents. Deputies from the Criminal Intelligence Unit of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office arrested Maddox, on March 10, 2025, after allegedly discovering a loaded handgun in...
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Police Investigating Reported Shooting in Waldorf, Victim Transported with Non-Life-Threatening Injuries

Police Investigating Reported Shooting in Waldorf, Victim Transported with Non-Life-Threatening Injuries

On Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at approximately 10:14 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the 300 block of Thompkins Lane in Waldorf, for the reported gunshot victim. Dispatchers advised that the 911 callers were Spanish speaking only, with an interpreter being used to give the information. The caller reported one victim...
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73-Year-Old Port Tobacco Man Charged with Theft of Government Property, Passport Fraud and False Statements

73-Year-Old Port Tobacco Man Charged with Theft of Government Property, Passport Fraud and False Statements

A federal grand jury has indicted Jorge Echeverri, 73, of Port Tobacco, Maryland, charging him with theft of government property, false statements, passport fraud, social security misuse, and false statement of citizenship. Kelly O. Hayes, U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland, announced the indictment with Michael S. McCarthy, Special Agent in Charge, Homeland...
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Deputies in Calvert County Recover PCP, Heroin, Crack Cocaine After High-Speed Chase

Deputies in Calvert County Recover PCP, Heroin, Crack Cocaine After High-Speed Chase

A high-speed chase in Calvert County resulted in the arrest of two suspects and the seizure of multiple controlled dangerous substances (CDS), according to law enforcement officials. On March 2, 2025, at approximately 12:49 a.m., Sgt. Mark Robshaw of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office was stationed in the median of Maryland Route 4 near...
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Two Teens Charged After Armed Home Invasion in Waldorf

Two Teens Charged After Armed Home Invasion in Waldorf

On March 3, 2025, patrol officers responded to the 11400 block of Leland Place in Waldorf for the report of a burglary in progress. Two juveniles who were in an upstairs room called 9-1-1 to report that someone had shattered the rear glass door and entered the house. Patrol officers arrived on the scene,...
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Waldorf Man who Killed 17-Year-Old Westlake High School Student Found Guilty of Murder

Waldorf Man who Killed 17-Year-Old Westlake High School Student Found Guilty of Murder

UPDATE 3/7/2025: Tony Covington, State’s Attorney for Charles County, announced that on Friday, March 7, 2025, a Charles County jury, after a 5-day trial, convicted Elijah Bernard Barnes, 20, of the Second-Degree Murder of Rajon Lateef Jackson, III, as well as related charges. On January 13, 2023, officers responded to Harvest Fish Place in...
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La Plata Police Offers Free Lifesaving Program for Cognitive Disorders

La Plata Police Offers Free Lifesaving Program for Cognitive Disorders

La Plata Police Department’s Lifesaving Project Lifesaver Program The La Plata Police Department has launched a groundbreaking initiative to support individuals with cognitive disorders, such as autism, Alzheimer’s disease, or dementia, who may be at risk of wandering. Thanks to funding from a Bureau of Justice Assistance Grant—The Kevin and Avonte Program: Reducing Injury...
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VIDEO: Another Shooting in Lexington Park: Man Survives Gunshot Wounds to Face

VIDEO: Another Shooting in Lexington Park: Man Survives Gunshot Wounds to Face

In the early hours of Wednesday, March 5, 2025, deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of a shooting in the area of Marshall Boulevard, in Lexington Park. At approximately 1:10 a.m., multiple 911 callers reported hearing around 20 gunshots. Firefighters and emergency medical personnel arrived at the scene and...
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Indian Head Man Charged with Assault and False Imprisonment After Domestic Attack

Indian Head Man Charged with Assault and False Imprisonment After Domestic Attack

Marc Roderic Long, 41, of Indian Head, is facing multiple charges following a violent domestic incident that occurred in the early hours of February 24, 2025. Long has been charged with first-degree assault, second-degree assault, and false imprisonment after allegedly attacking a woman at a residence in Indian Head. According to court documents, deputies...
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IID Investigating a Fatal Pedestrian Collision Following an Attempted Traffic Stop in Prince George’s County

IID Investigating a Fatal Pedestrian Collision Following an Attempted Traffic Stop in Prince George’s County

The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General is investigating a fatal pedestrian collision following an attempted traffic stop that occurred in Chillum, Prince George’s County, Maryland on Friday night. The preliminary investigation revealed on Friday, February 28, 2025, at approximately 10:15 pm, an officer with the Hyattsville City...
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Security Guard Arrested and Charged After Fatally Shooting Man During Altercation

Security Guard Arrested and Charged After Fatally Shooting Man During Altercation

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit charged a man in connection to the fatal shooting on Saturday night. The suspect is 54-year-old Murwanashyaka Francois of Gaithersburg. He is charged with the murder of 45-year-old Ricardo Clemons Jr. with no current address. On March 1, 2025, at approximately 8:25 pm, officers responded to...
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Lexington Park Man Flushes Baseball Sized Bag of Cocaine Down Toilet at St. Mary’s County Jail After Arrest

Lexington Park Man Flushes Baseball Sized Bag of Cocaine Down Toilet at St. Mary’s County Jail After Arrest

Danielyn Marshall Winder, 44, of Lexington Park, is facing multiple drug-related charges after a traffic stop led to his arrest on February 27, 2025. According to court documents, detectives from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Vice/Narcotics Unit had been conducting an ongoing investigation into the alleged drug-related activities of Winder. As part of...
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Father Said He Would “Gladly Take Out” Son After Choking and Threatening to Kill Him

Father Said He Would “Gladly Take Out” Son After Choking and Threatening to Kill Him

James Levi Curtis, 59, of Waldorf, is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly attacking his teenage son in their home and making violent threats, according to court documents. Curtis was arrested on February 22, 2025, and charged with first-degree assault, second-degree assault, and second-degree child abuse. According to the charging documents, deputies responded to...
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Indian Head Woman Charged with First-Degree Assault Following Stabbing at Motel

Indian Head Woman Charged with First-Degree Assault Following Stabbing at Motel

Lisa Maria Genao, 41, of Indian Head, has been charged with first-degree assault following an alleged stabbing incident at a motel in Charles County. Genao was arrested on February 24, 2025, after deputies from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of an assault with a weapon at the Indian Head Inn,...
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VIDEO: Lusby Man Facing Multiple Traffic Charges Following DUI Incident in St. Mary’s County

VIDEO: Lusby Man Facing Multiple Traffic Charges Following DUI Incident in St. Mary’s County

Troy Rinaldo Cannegieter, 28, of Lusby, is facing multiple traffic-related charges after allegedly driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol in St. Mary’s County on February 25, 2025. According to court documents, Cannegieter was cited for driving while under the influence of alcohol, reckless driving, negligent driving, and failure to control vehicle speed...
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Police Investigating Shots Fired on Gallery Place That Damages Six Vehicles, No Injuries Reported

Police Investigating Shots Fired on Gallery Place That Damages Six Vehicles, No Injuries Reported

On Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at 9:40 p.m., officers responded to the 3000 block of Gallery Place in Waldorf for the report of the sound of multiple gunshots. When officers arrived, they canvassed the area but did not locate anyone with injuries. Upon further investigation, officers discovered six vehicles had been damaged by the...
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UPDATE: Waldorf Man Charged with Attempted Murder in Charles County Shooting

UPDATE: Waldorf Man Charged with Attempted Murder in Charles County Shooting

  A Waldorf man has been arrested and charged with attempted first-degree murder, assault first degree, assault second degree, and reckless endangerment, following a shooting incident in Charles County on February 26, 2025. James Wendell Andrews, 54, of Waldorf, was taken into custody after allegedly shooting a man with a high-powered air rifle during...
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15-Year-Old Charged with Armed Robbery and Assault After Pistol Whipping Victim

15-Year-Old Charged with Armed Robbery and Assault After Pistol Whipping Victim

On Tuesday, February 25, 2025, officers assigned to the COPS Unit charged a 15-year-old juvenile in connection with an armed robbery that occurred on January 30th, 2025, on Reeves Place in Waldorf. During the robbery, two juveniles approached the victim, displayed a handgun, and hit the victim several times with the gun. The suspects...
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Woman Arrested for Domestic-Related Murder in Prince George’s County

Woman Arrested for Domestic-Related Murder in Prince George’s County

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit charged a suspect in connection with the domestic-related murder of her boyfriend. The suspect is 59-year-old Shelia Robinson of Temple Hills. She is charged with the murder of 67-year-old Antonio Dillard of Temple Hills. On February 19, 2025, at approximately 11:05 pm, officers responded to a...
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UPDATE: Police Arrest St. Mary’s County Man and Find Cash Drugs and Guns After Early Morning Raid at Great Mills Drug House

UPDATE: Police Arrest St. Mary’s County Man and Find Cash Drugs and Guns After Early Morning Raid at Great Mills Drug House

UPDATE 2/27/2025: Authorities in St. Mary’s County have arrested Daiquan Malik Barnett, 28, of Great Mills, on multiple felony drug and firearm-related charges following a police investigation that led to the execution of search warrants at his residence and associated vehicles. Barnett was taken into custody on February 26, 2025, after detectives from the...
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Accokeek Man Convicted of Fentanyl Distribution

Accokeek Man Convicted of Fentanyl Distribution

After a seven-day trial, a federal jury returned a verdict against OJ Rashad Green, also known as “Ice” age 36, of Accokeek, finding him guilty of knowingly and intentionally distributing fentanyl, a controlled substance, on multiple occasions. The guilty verdict was announced by Phil Selden, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Maryland;...
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Maryland State Police Investigating Prison Inmate Homicide at Jessup Correctional Institute

Maryland State Police Investigating Prison Inmate Homicide at Jessup Correctional Institute

Maryland State Police investigators are continuing an investigation into the death of a state prison inmate in Anne Arundel County. The inmate is identified as Warren Michael Griffin, 61. Griffin was declared deceased by medical personnel at the University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center. He was a state prison inmate serving time at...
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