Law Enforcement

AUDIO: Police Conducting Death Investigation in Waldorf After Subject is Found Deceased in Wooded Area

AUDIO: Police Conducting Death Investigation in Waldorf After Subject is Found Deceased in Wooded Area

On Thursday, February 3, 2022, at 1:26 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of 3046 Waldorf Market Place in Waldorf, for the reported subject laying in the wooded area with unknown breathing status. The 911 caller reported while they were running in the area, they came across a subject wearing...
Read More »

Oxon Hill Man Arrested After Traffic Stop in Charles County, Police Recovered “Ghost Gun” with Extended Magazine

Oxon Hill Man Arrested After Traffic Stop in Charles County, Police Recovered “Ghost Gun” with Extended Magazine

On January 29, 2022, at 11:11 p.m., patrol officers initiated a traffic stop in the area of Leonardtown Road and Mattawoman Beantown Road after observing a speeding violation. During the stop, officers learned the driver did not have a driver’s license. Further, a gun with an extended magazine was observed in the area of...
Read More »

Maryland State Police Investigating Anne Arundel County Man Shot on I-95 in Howard County

Maryland State Police Investigating Anne Arundel County Man Shot on I-95 in Howard County

Maryland State Police have identified the victim involved in the shooting on I-95 in Howard County last Sunday. The victim is identified as Charles Harrison Marks, IV, 42, of Pasadena, Maryland. On January 30, 2022, Marks was transported to the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center where he continues to receive medical treatment for...
Read More »

Police in St. Mary’s County Arrest California Man on Multiple Drug and Gun Charges

Police in St. Mary’s County Arrest California Man on Multiple Drug and Gun Charges

On February 2, 2022, detectives from the Vice/Narcotics Division, with assistance from the Emergency Services Team (EST) and the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit, executed a search and seizure warrant at the residence of Nicholas Walter Bond, age 33 of California. The warrant was executed in the 45200 block of Abell Drive...
Read More »

Police Remind Citizens Leaving an Unattended Vehicle Running is Illegal

Police Remind Citizens Leaving an Unattended Vehicle Running is Illegal

Whether you’re warming up your vehicle in the driveway on a cold morning or leaving your vehicle running outside of a store for a quick trip inside, it is illegal in Maryland to leave an unattended motor vehicle with its engine running. An unattended running vehicle is an open invitation to car thieves. Don’t...
Read More »

VIDEOS: PG Police Chief Aziz and DC Mayor, Police Chief Address Rise in Carjacking’s by Juvenile Suspects

VIDEOS: PG Police Chief Aziz and DC Mayor, Police Chief Address Rise in Carjacking’s by Juvenile Suspects

Prince George’s County Police Chief Malik Aziz joined County Executive Angela Alsobrooks, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser and DC Police Chief Robert Contee III to discuss a rise in carjackings in both jurisdictions, specifically carjackings committed by juvenile suspects. Prince George’s County and the District of Columbia will enhance joint crime-fighting efforts along the border...
Read More »

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Summonses Served – January 2022

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Summonses Served – January 2022

01/02/22- Janeice Nicole Underwood, age 34 of California- Assault 2nd Degree by Dep. Gardiner# 369. 01/02/22- Tiarra Lashelle Brooks, age 37 of Lexington Park- Neglect of Minor by Cpl. White# 200. 01/04/22- Herbert Norris Shannon, age 46 of California- Assault 2nd Degree by Dep. Tasciotti# 398. 01/04/22- Alita Nicole Myles, age 57 of Lexington...
Read More »

No Injuries Reported After Rollover Collision in Solomons

No Injuries Reported After Rollover Collision in Solomons

On Friday, January 28, 2022, at approximately 3:00 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of South Solomons Island Road and HG Trueman Road in Solomons, for the reported motor vehicle collision with injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to find one patient with no injuries and a commercial van off...
Read More »

Firefighters Across Maryland and D.C., Come to Support Baltimore City Fire Department As They Lay Three Fallen Members to Rest

Firefighters Across Maryland and D.C., Come to Support Baltimore City Fire Department As They Lay Three Fallen Members to Rest

The Maryland Department of Emergency Management (MDEM) announced that for the first time in its 225 year history, the entire Baltimore City Fire Department went out of service. In an incredible feat, units from all corners of Maryland & D.C., covered calls so every Baltimore City Fire Department Member could attend the Memorial Service...
Read More »

Maryland State Police Recognizes Captain Milton Taylor as Black History Month Begins

Maryland State Police Recognizes Captain Milton Taylor as Black History Month Begins

“As we begin Black History Month, the Maryland State Police wants to recognize the legacy and accomplishments of the late Captain Milton Taylor. Captain Taylor became the first Black Maryland state trooper when he accepted an appointment to the police academy on July 8, 1957. The then 24-year-old Taylor served his community as a...
Read More »

UPDATE: Police in Charles County Identify Suspect in Threats of Mass Violence at St. Charles High School

UPDATE: Police in Charles County Identify Suspect in Threats of Mass Violence at St. Charles High School

UPDATE 2/2/2022: On January 9, 2022, students from St. Charles High School observed posts from two separate Instagram accounts threatening to “blow up” the school while displaying a photograph of a handgun. At the time of the notification to officers, the students did not know who owned the accounts because the accounts had been...
Read More »

Juvenile Charged with Assault After Threatening to Shoot Clerk at Business in Waldorf

Juvenile Charged with Assault After Threatening to Shoot Clerk at Business in Waldorf

On January 24, 2022, at approximately 10:50 p.m., officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to a business in the 2000 block of Crain Highway in Waldorf for the report of an assault. A preliminary investigation showed the suspect, 16, attempted to buy cigarettes from the clerk, but the clerk refused the sale...
Read More »

St. Leonard Man Sentenced for Animal Cruelty for Hitting Dog at Animal Shelter

St. Leonard Man Sentenced for Animal Cruelty for Hitting Dog at Animal Shelter

Calvert County State’s Attorney Robert Harvey announced that Kenneth David Bonolis, 58, of St. Leonard, was sentenced on January 25, 2022 for the crime of animal cruelty. Bonolis received a sentence of 14 days incarceration to be followed by a period of home detention. The sentence followed a jury trial held before the Honorable...
Read More »

Police in Waldorf Arrest Man and Locate Replica Firearm and Drugs in his Car

Police in Waldorf Arrest Man and Locate Replica Firearm and Drugs in his Car

On January 28, 2022, at approximately 1:30 a.m., officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office observed a vehicle parked near the entrance to a store on Mall Circle and the driver appeared to be asleep or unconscious. As officers investigated, they were able to wake the driver up. Upon further investigation, officers detected a...
Read More »

Police in Charles County Arrest Waldorf Man who Assaulted Woman During Attempted Robbery

Police in Charles County Arrest Waldorf Man who Assaulted Woman During Attempted Robbery

On January 28, 2022, at approximately 7:50 a.m., officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office received a call for the report of an attempted robbery and assault that just occurred. The victim indicated she was jogging on Berry Road near Ironwood Drive in Waldorf when a male approached her and demanded her cell phone....
Read More »

13-Year-Old Female Charged with First, Second Degree Assault After Vicious Attack at Matthew Henson Middle School, Police Investigating

13-Year-Old Female Charged with First, Second Degree Assault After Vicious Attack at Matthew Henson Middle School, Police Investigating

On Monday, January 31, 2022, at 3:00 p.m., during the school’s afternoon dismissal, a school resource officer responded to the report of an assault involving two 8th grade students at Matthew Henson Middle School in the 3500 block of Livingston Road in Indian Head. When the officer arrived, school staff had already intervened; however,...
Read More »

Maryland State Police Investigating Bomb Threat Called Into Bowie State University

Maryland State Police Investigating Bomb Threat Called Into Bowie State University

Maryland State Police are actively investigating a bomb threat called in Monday morning, January 31, 2022, aimed at Bowie State University. Police are on scene conducting a full search of the campus. There are no reported injuries, no devices found or further threats to the public at this time. Shortly before 6:00 a.m., on...
Read More »

Three La Plata Police Officers Recognized for May 2021, Self-Initiated Call for Service

Three La Plata Police Officers Recognized for May 2021, Self-Initiated Call for Service

On May 18, 2021, at approximately 12:34 p.m., Sergeant Jason Posey and Corporal Tommy Johnston were conducting a routine patrol check in La Plata Village Center when they observed an individual occupying a green Toyota Corolla who appeared to be unconscious. Upon investigation, they found the individual was not only unconscious, but also not...
Read More »

Two Flown to Trauma Center After Motor Vehicle Collision with Entrapment in Mechanicsville

Two Flown to Trauma Center After Motor Vehicle Collision with Entrapment in Mechanicsville

On Monday, January 31, 2022, at approximately 3:10 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Three Notch Road and Laurel Grove Road in Mechanicsville, for the motor vehicle collision reported serious with one trapped and unconscious. Due to the severity of the crash, Maryland State Police Helicopter Trooper 7 was...
Read More »

Police in Calvert County Make Arrest in Murder of 38-Year-Old Lusby Woman

Police in Calvert County Make Arrest in Murder of 38-Year-Old Lusby Woman

On January 28, 2022 shortly after 8:00 p.m., Calvert County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a residence in the 8300 block of Cedar Lane in Lusby, after receiving report of an unresponsive subject. Upon arrival, officers located an adult female identified as Selene Noelle Persinger, 38 of Lusby, deceased inside the residence. Preliminary investigation...
Read More »

No Injuries Reported After House Fire in Hollywood

No Injuries Reported After House Fire in Hollywood

On Thursday, January 27, 2022, at 11:59 p.m., firefighters from Hollywood, Leonardtown, Mechanicsville, Bay District, Hughesville and Seventh District responded to 50546 Medleys Lane in Mechanicsville, for the reported house on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find a 1-story residence with fire showing from the roof. Firefighters found fire throughout the attic...
Read More »

Police Investigating Armed Robbery at Lexington Park Dollar General, No Injuries Reported

Police Investigating Armed Robbery at Lexington Park Dollar General, No Injuries Reported

On Saturday, January 29, 2022, at approximately 9:10 p.m., police responded to the Dollar General located at 21411 Great Mills Road in Lexington Park, for the reported armed robbery. Police arrived on the scene and made contact with the employee/911 caller who reported a white male armed with a knife had threatened employees before...
Read More »

No Injuries Reported After Motor Vehicle Collision Involving Horse and Buggy in Mechanicsville

No Injuries Reported After Motor Vehicle Collision Involving Horse and Buggy in Mechanicsville

On Sunday, January 30, 2022, at approximately 5:10 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of the Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department located at 28165 Hills Club Road in Mechanicsville, for the reported motor vehicle collision involving a horse and buggy. Crews arrived on the scene to find a damaged Jeep in...
Read More »

Police in Charles County Investigating Robbery at Walmart in La Plata

Police in Charles County Investigating Robbery at Walmart in La Plata

On Saturday, January 29, 2022, at approximately 8:00 p.m., police responded to a strong-armed robbery at the Walmart on Drury Drive, in La Plata. Preliminary investigation revealed two individuals physically assaulted an employee to obtain access to a locked display case containing Airpods. The employee complied with the demands to open the secured display...
Read More »

Police in Charles County Investigating 9-Year-Old Shot in Waldorf

Police in Charles County Investigating 9-Year-Old Shot in Waldorf

Detectives Investigating Shooting Case Involving Youth / Crime Solvers Offering Cash Reward: On January 28, 2022, at approximately 9:50 p.m., officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to Charles Regional Medical Center after being advised a 9-year-old male was in the emergency room with what appeared to be a gunshot wound to his...
Read More »