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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Whereabouts of Wayne Joseph Brooks of Leonardtown

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Whereabouts of Wayne Joseph Brooks of Leonardtown

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of Wayne Joseph Brooks, age 30 of Leonardtown, on a warrant for Violation of Probation for Stalking, Harassment and Violation of a Protective Order. Anyone with information about Brooks’ whereabouts is asked to call the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office at 301-475-8008. Citizens may...
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Police Investigating Dodge Challenger Hellcat Stolen from Residence in Lexington Park

Police Investigating Dodge Challenger Hellcat Stolen from Residence in Lexington Park

On Monday, February 27, 2023, at approximately 3:40 a.m., police responded to the 47900 block of Piney Orchard Street in Lexington Park, for the reported stolen vehicle. A witness reported suspects were breaking into a blue Dodge Challenger and then advised the suspects were fleeing the area at a high rate of speed in the...
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APPREHENDED: St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Lusby Woman for Escape

APPREHENDED: St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Lusby Woman for Escape

UPDADE 2/24/2023: Stahl has been apprehended and is being held on a no-bond status. Stahl was sentenced to 180 days in jail for theft $100 to under $1,500.00. The entire sentence was suspended down to 10 days. Stahl was issued bench warrants for Failure to Appear on 7/22/2022, 9/8/2022, and 12/06/2022. Stahl failed to...
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Police Seeking Suspects Pictured in California Target Theft Scheme

Police Seeking Suspects Pictured in California Target Theft Scheme

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identities of several individuals in a theft investigation. Over the course of last several months, the pictured suspects were involved in multiple thefts from the Target store in California. The subjects were seen leaving in a black Mitsubishi on several occasions as well as a...
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Police Investigating Burglary to Village Liquors in Chaptico

Police Investigating Burglary to Village Liquors in Chaptico

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the person pictured in a burglary investigation. On Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, at 2:50 a.m., the suspect forced entry into Village Liquors in Chaptico by shattering the front door with a hammer and then removed the store’s cash register and its contents. The...
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UPDATE: Police Seeking Identity of Theft Suspect at Charlotte Hall 7-Eleven

UPDATE: Police Seeking Identity of Theft Suspect at Charlotte Hall 7-Eleven

UPDATE 2/7/2023: On Monday, Feb. 6, 2023, at 12:12 am, the pictured individual jumped over the counter at the Charlotte Hall 7-Eleven store and stole several packs of cigarettes and then fled the store on foot. Anyone with information about the identity of the suspect or this incident is asked to call Deputy Blake...
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Charles County Sheriff’s Office Warrant Unit Seeking Assistance in Locating Two Wanted Subjects

Charles County Sheriff’s Office Warrant Unit Seeking Assistance in Locating Two Wanted Subjects

Officers assigned to the CCSO’s Warrant Unit are seeking the public’s help locating two people who have open warrants. The cases are not related. Charles County Crime Solvers is offering a cash reward of up to $1,000 for the tip that leads to their arrest. Officers are trying to locate Brooke Lynn Edmonds, 27,...
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Police Seeking Assistance Identifying Man Who Stole Cash from Victims Wallet at Harris Teeter in California

Police Seeking Assistance Identifying Man Who Stole Cash from Victims Wallet at Harris Teeter in California

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the person pictured in a theft investigation. On Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023, at 12:30 pm, the pictured subject removed a wallet from a customer’s purse in a shopping cart at the California Harris Teeter store. The suspect removed the cash from the wallet,...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Whereabouts of Wanted Joshua Joseph Yates

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Whereabouts of Wanted Joshua Joseph Yates

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office continues seeking the whereabouts of Joshua Joseph Yates, age 33 of St. Inigoes, who is wanted on several warrants including: Violation of Probation, three counts of Second-Degree Assault, Failure to Appear and Second-Degree Escape from the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center. Yates was serving on pre-trial...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Whereabouts of Wanted: Timothy Wayne Brooks, age 52 of Lexington Park

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Whereabouts of Wanted: Timothy Wayne Brooks, age 52 of Lexington Park

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of Timothy Wayne Brooks, age 52 of Lexington Park. In November, Brooks removed his GPS monitor while on pretrial release for charges of theft, unlawful taking of motor vehicle and CDS possession. Brooks is a black male, 6’2” and weighs 200 pounds with black...
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UPDATE: Police Make Arrest and Recover an Assault Pistol After Another Shootout in Lexington Park

UPDATE: Police Make Arrest and Recover an Assault Pistol After Another Shootout in Lexington Park

UPDATE 1/26/2023: Detectives with the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division (CID) executed a series of search and seizure warrants, with the assistance of the agency’s Emergency Services Team. As a result, investigators located a loaded Cobray MK-11 assault pistol as well as a loaded Taurus G2C semi-automatic handgun, which are suspected...
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Police Seeking Identity of Two Suspects Who Burglarized and Damaged Ridge Elementary School Building

Police Seeking Identity of Two Suspects Who Burglarized and Damaged Ridge Elementary School Building

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identities of the two pictured individuals in a burglary investigation, including malicious destruction of property. On Saturday, January 14, 2023, at 10:00 p.m., the two suspects broke into a classroom trailer at Ridge Elementary School, caused damage inside of the classroom, stole a fire extinguisher...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Multiple Reports of Shots Fired Over 24 Hour Period

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Multiple Reports of Shots Fired Over 24 Hour Period

On Thursday, January 12, 2023, at approximately 11:15 p.m., police responded to the area of Buck Hewitt Road and Victoria Circle in Great Mills, for reports of shots fired. At least 5 gunshots were heard in the area. A few minutes later at approximately 11:20 p.m., additional gunshots were reported in the area of...
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Detectives Arrest Lexington Park Man for Armed Home Invasion in Great Mills

Detectives Arrest Lexington Park Man for Armed Home Invasion in Great Mills

UPDATE 1/11/2023: Detectives with the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division located and arrested Wade Joshua Braithwaite, age 29 of Lexington Park, on Tuesday afternoon. Braithwaite was charged with the following. Home Invasion Armed Robbery First-Degree Assault First-Degree Burglary Robbery Second-Degree Assault Handgun on Person Firearm Use in Felony/Violent Crime Theft: $100...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Identity of Theft Suspect in Charlotte Hall

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Identity of Theft Suspect in Charlotte Hall

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the person pictured in a theft investigation. On Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, at 12:25 pm, the victim unknowingly dropped a pocketbook on the sidewalk in front of Fred’s Liquors in Charlotte Hall. The pictured male exited the store, picked up the pocketbook and...
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Police Seeking Identity of Package Theft Suspect in Lexington Park

Police Seeking Identity of Package Theft Suspect in Lexington Park

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the person pictured in a theft investigation. On Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022, at 8:38 am, the suspect removed two Amazon packages that were delivered to a home in Lexington Park. The suspect was last seen on foot, talking toward Hermanville Road. Anyone with...
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Police Investigating Multiple Burglaries Throughout St. Mary’s and Calvert County

Police Investigating Multiple Burglaries Throughout St. Mary’s and Calvert County

On Tuesday, January 3, 2023, police in St. Mary’s County responded to the following businesses and are investigating burglaries/property destruction. Kabob Kingdom located at 25188 Three Notch Road in Hollywood International Beverage Beer located at 21367 Great Mills Road in Lexington Park The Foxy Fish located at 28976 Three Notch Road in Mechanicsville –...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Identity of Suspect Who Caused Water Damage to Rooms at The Inn at Leonardtown

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Identity of Suspect Who Caused Water Damage to Rooms at The Inn at Leonardtown

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the person pictured in a property destruction investigation. On Monday, Dec. 23, 2022, during the overnight hours, the pictured female met with someone at the Inn at Leonardtown. The female is suspected of causing intentional extensive water damage to the rented room, as...
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Police Seeking Identity of Woman Who Burglarized Vehicles in California Neighborhoods

Police Seeking Identity of Woman Who Burglarized Vehicles in California Neighborhoods

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the female pictured in a burglary to motor vehicles investigation. On Thursday, December, 22, 2022, at 10:50 p.m., the suspect walked through several neighborhoods in the California area, checking vehicles for unlocked doors. Upon finding unlocked doors, the suspect entered and rummaged through...
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UPDATE: St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Man Shot in the Head in Lexington Park, Victim Flown to Trauma Center

UPDATE: St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Man Shot in the Head in Lexington Park, Victim Flown to Trauma Center

UPDATE 12/22/2022: On Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022, at 7:08 pm, St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the 21800 block of Ronald Drive in Lexington Park for the reported shooting. Deputies arrived on the scene and located a 25-year-old male victim with a gunshot wound to the head. Preliminary investigation determined that the...
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Police Investigating Shots Fired in Lexington Park, Missouri Avenue and Flower Drive Closed

Police Investigating Shots Fired in Lexington Park, Missouri Avenue and Flower Drive Closed

On Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at approximately 3:45 p.m., police responded to Flower Drive and Missouri Avenue in Lexington Park, for the reports of shots fired. The 911 caller reported a large group of people were in an active disturbance when they heard at least 5 or 6 shots fired. Police are still on...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Identity Two Men Involved in Theft Investigation

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Identity Two Men Involved in Theft Investigation

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the two men pictured in a theft investigation. On Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022, at 5 pm, the two suspects took an Axis mini bike from the Lowe’s store in California without paying and left in a white GMC SUV. Anyone with information about...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Whereabouts of Wanted Christopher Glenn James

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Whereabouts of Wanted Christopher Glenn James

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of Christopher Glenn James, age 33 of Bushwood. James removed his GPS monitor while on pretrial release for charges of burglary, theft, and driving while intoxicated. James is a white male, 6’1” and weighs 270 pounds with brown hair and hazel eyes. Anyone with...
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UPDATE: 39 Year-Old Lexington Park Man Killed in Motor Vehicle Collision on Great Mills Road

UPDATE: 39 Year-Old Lexington Park Man Killed in Motor Vehicle Collision on Great Mills Road

UPDATE 12/4/2022: On December 2, 2022, at 5:13 p.m. deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 21600 block of Great Mills Road in Lexington Park, for the reported motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian. The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Collision Reconstruction Unit responded to the scene and continued the...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Identity of Suspects Who Stole Fire Extinguisher at Mechanicsville Wawa

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Identity of Suspects Who Stole Fire Extinguisher at Mechanicsville Wawa

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the persons pictured in a theft investigation. On Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, at 1:30 am, the individuals pictured arrived at the Wawa in Mechanicsville in a white four-door sedan. The person shown in the black hat removed a fire extinguisher from a gas...
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