Law Enforcement

UPDATE: Waldorf Man Sentenced to Life Without Parole After Killing White Plains Woman During Armed Robbery

UPDATE: Waldorf Man Sentenced to Life Without Parole After Killing White Plains Woman During Armed Robbery

UPDATE 8/2/2022: Tony Covington, State’s Attorney for Charles County, announced that on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, Charles County Circuit Court Judge H. James West sentenced Gregory Deshawn Collins, 23, of Waldorf, to life without parole plus 20 years in prison for the First- Degree Felony Murder of Lynn Maher, Armed Robbery, and related charges....
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Patrol Officers Arrest Two Juveniles Involved in Armed Robbery at St. Charles Towne Center Mall

Patrol Officers Arrest Two Juveniles Involved in Armed Robbery at St. Charles Towne Center Mall

On August 1, 2022, at 8:00 p.m., officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to Mall Circle for the report of a citizen robbery. The victim, a juvenile, reported the suspects approached him in a hallway near the food court, displayed a firearm and stole his jacket and shoes. The suspects fled on...
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Calvert County National Night Out – August 2, 2022

Calvert County National Night Out – August 2, 2022

National Night Out is today!! Tuesday, August 2, 2022. Calvert County has participated in NNO since the early 1990s. Enjoy some photos from previous events and don’t forget to join this year’s participants. A list with all the details (location and time) can be found below, and at www.Hope4Calvert.org Bayside Forest 6 pm –...
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La Plata Police Department Maintains National Law Enforcement Accreditation by CALEA

La Plata Police Department Maintains National Law Enforcement Accreditation by CALEA

The La Plata (MD) Police Department was awarded national accreditation on July 23, 2022, by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) in the law enforcement program(s). The agency was first accredited in July 2018. Following a multi-year self-assessment phase and a meticulous site-based assessment of community engagement, policy, procedures, equipment...
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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Burglary in Huntingtown, Suspects Steal 3 Dirt Bikes

Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Burglary in Huntingtown, Suspects Steal 3 Dirt Bikes

The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a burglary that occurred in the 600 block of Walton Road in Huntingtown, MD. Victim stated unknown suspect(s) forcibly entered a detached garage and stole three dirt bikes: A 2019 Husqvarna TE 300i (VIN: VBKUTN230KM347657) A 2005 Honda CRF 230 A 2019 Yamaha YZ 125 – actual...
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Four Restaurants in St. Mary’s County Pass Alcohol Compliance Checks, Three Do Not

Four Restaurants in St. Mary’s County Pass Alcohol Compliance Checks, Three Do Not

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Alcohol Enforcement Unit recently conducted a series of alcohol compliance checks at seven restaurants in St. Mary’s County. Four of the restaurants were found to be compliant, while three businesses failed to ask an underage cadet for identification. The covert compliance checks were conducted on Tuesday, July 26,...
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Police Arrest Two Teens After Armed Robbery and Recover Large Amount of Drugs, Five Firearms

Police Arrest Two Teens After Armed Robbery and Recover Large Amount of Drugs, Five Firearms

On July 28, 2022, at approximately 6:45 p.m., officers responded for an armed robbery of a citizen in the area of Glen Mar Circle and Phirne Road in Glen Burnie. Two suspects, each armed with handguns, demanded property from two victims as they were walking outside. The victims complied, and the suspects fled toward...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Double Stabbing in Lexington Park That Sends Man to Trauma Center

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Double Stabbing in Lexington Park That Sends Man to Trauma Center

On Sunday, July 31, 2022, at approximately 10:30 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the 21600 block of Enterprise Road in Lexington Park, for the report of two stabbing victims. Crews arrived on the scene to find one adult male suffering from stab wound to the upper body, and one female victim...
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Man Flown to Trauma Center After Overturning Golf Cart at St. Mary’s College in St. Mary’s City

Man Flown to Trauma Center After Overturning Golf Cart at St. Mary’s College in St. Mary’s City

On Sunday, July 31, 2022, at approximately 12:45 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of the St Mary’s College Parish Hall on Trinity Church Road in St. Mary’s City, for the reported motor vehicle collision involving a golf cart. College Public Safety Officers arrived on the scene to find a...
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LifeStyles of Maryland Celebrates “Xavier’s Garden” at New White Plains Shelter in Memory of 11-Year-Old

LifeStyles of Maryland Celebrates “Xavier’s Garden” at New White Plains Shelter in Memory of 11-Year-Old

In May of 2022, LifeStyles of Maryland announced the first residents were making the new White Plains center their home. Full release can be read here. LifeStyles of Maryland released the following on June 2, 2022 “Anyone wishing to donate to the Children’s Miracle Network to purchase a new cardiovascular ultrasound machine, dedicated in...
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Charles County Sheriff’s Office Captain Stine Retires After More Than 25 Years of Service as Correctional Officer

Charles County Sheriff’s Office Captain Stine Retires After More Than 25 Years of Service as Correctional Officer

The CCSO is saying a bittersweet farewell to Captain Amy Stine #2276. Friday, July 29, 2022, was her official retirement date after serving as a Correctional Officer for more than 25 years! Captain Stine began her career on May 12, 1997. In her 25 years at the Charles County Detention Center, she served in...
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Charles County Officers Continue to Address Complaints of Off-Road Vehicles Being Operated Recklessly on Roadways

Charles County Officers Continue to Address Complaints of Off-Road Vehicles Being Operated Recklessly on Roadways

In response to numerous citizen complaints regarding off-road vehicles (ATVs & dirt bikes) operating recklessly in the roadways, the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Unit conducted a special enforcement effort on July 27, 2022. Officers were in the 3300 block of Leonardtown Road in Waldorf when they observed a male driving an ATV in...
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Maryland State Police to Celebrate National Night Out With Communities Across The State

Maryland State Police to Celebrate National Night Out With Communities Across The State

Maryland State Police will join communities and law enforcement agencies across the state to celebrate National Night Out on Tuesday, August 2, 2022. Established in 1984, National Night Out is observed on the first Tuesday in August in local communities to promote positive police-community partnerships and neighborhood comradery to make all neighborhoods safer places...
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Waldorf Sentenced to 33 Years in Prison for Attempted Murder and Other Charges

Waldorf Sentenced to 33 Years in Prison for Attempted Murder and Other Charges

UPDATE 7/30/2022: Tony Covington, State’s Attorney for Charles County, announced that on Thursday, July 28, 2022, Charles County Circuit Court Judge Donine Carrington Martin sentenced William Anthony Smothers, 39, of Waldorf, to 30 years in prison for the Attempted Second-Degree Murder of James Rudd, Jr. and related charges. Smothers was also sentenced to 3...
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UPDATE: Waldorf Man Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison for Multiple Armed Robberies at 7-11 Convenience Stores

UPDATE: Waldorf Man Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison for Multiple Armed Robberies at 7-11 Convenience Stores

UPDATE 7/30/2022: Tony Covington, State’s Attorney for Charles County, announced that on Thursday, July 28, 2022, Charles County Circuit Court Judge H. James West sentenced Eugene Emanuel Hardy, 32, of Waldorf, to 18 years in prison for 4 counts of Armed Robbery and First-Degree Assault. On May 23, 2022, Hardy entered a guilty plea...
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UPDATE: St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Investigating 42-Year-Old Leonardtown Man Struck and Killed by Vehicle

UPDATE: St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Investigating 42-Year-Old Leonardtown Man Struck and Killed by Vehicle

UPDATE: On Friday, July 29, 2022, at 3:18 pm, St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the area of Route 5 and Cedar Lane Road in Leonardtown for the reported motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian. Deputies arrived on scene to find the pedestrian suffering from serious injuries and the St. Mary’s County...
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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Honors Deputies of the 2nd Quarter

Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Honors Deputies of the 2nd Quarter

The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce the Deputies of the 2nd Quarter. “Please join us in congratulating Calvert County Sheriff’s Deputy Sean Hendrickson, Deputy Joshua Newton, Deputy Richard McCourt, and Deputy Taylor Strong for being selected Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Deputies of the 2nd Quarter Honorable Mention awardees.” Thank you for...
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Calvert County Detectives Investigating Strong-Armed Robbery at Dunkirk McDonalds

Calvert County Detectives Investigating Strong-Armed Robbery at Dunkirk McDonalds

Detectives from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigative Bureau are investigating a commercial strong-armed robbery of the McDonald’s located in the 10800 block of Town Center Blvd. in Dunkirk, MD. Detectives have released surveillance photos of the suspect vehicle and are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying possible suspects. On Thursday, July...
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Police Investigating Head-on Collision in Newburg, One Flown to Trauma Center and One Transported to Area Hospital

Police Investigating Head-on Collision in Newburg, One Flown to Trauma Center and One Transported to Area Hospital

On Thursday, July 28, 2022, at approximately 7:25 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Budds Creek Road and Sarum Manor Road in Newburg, for the motor vehicle collision reported serious with multiple subjects trapped. Crews from Charles and St. Mary’s County responded and arrived on the scene to find...
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One Flown to Trauma Center and One Transported to Hospital After Two Vehicle Collision in Lexington Park

One Flown to Trauma Center and One Transported to Hospital After Two Vehicle Collision in Lexington Park

On Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at approximately 3:35 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Point Lookout Road and Goddard Road in Lexington Park, for the motor vehicle collision reported serious with one vehicle overturned and two subjects trapped. Crews arrived on the scene to find two vehicles involved in...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Reminds All Citizens to Be Vigilant Against Ongoing Scams

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Reminds All Citizens to Be Vigilant Against Ongoing Scams

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office reminds all citizens to be vigilant against scams. The following are some common, ongoing scams: * Email and phishing scams: “Please be aware of an increase in email-based attacks and suspicious emails, even if they are sent from a known contact. If an email arrives from a known...
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Maryland Natural Resources Officer Rescues Two Young Ospreys During Storms in Calvert County

Maryland Natural Resources Officer Rescues Two Young Ospreys During Storms in Calvert County

Officer First Class Lopez rescued two baby ospreys trapped under a fallen tree! On Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at approximately 6:00 p.m., OFC Lopez was on patrol when she received a call about birds in distress in Lusby. A tree containing two baby ospreys fell due to the weather passing through the area. As...
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Police Investigating Fatal Single Vehicle Collision in District Heights

Police Investigating Fatal Single Vehicle Collision in District Heights

The Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal collision that occurred Tuesday morning. The deceased driver is 61-year-old Anthony Beverly, Sr. of Upper Marlboro. On July 26, 2022, at approximately 8:25 am, officers responded to the 6300 block of Elmhurst Street for a single-vehicle collision. The preliminary investigation revealed Beverly Sr, who...
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Charles County Detectives Arrest 22-Year-Old Waldorf Man for Drug Trafficking and Recover 5 Loaded Handguns – Released by Judge 24 Hours Later

Charles County Detectives Arrest 22-Year-Old Waldorf Man for Drug Trafficking and Recover 5 Loaded Handguns – Released by Judge 24 Hours Later

On Wednesday, July 20, 2022, members of the Narcotics Enforcement Section, along with CCSO’s Emergency Services Team, served a search warrant at a house in the 5400 block of Harvest Fish Place in Waldorf after receiving information about alleged drug dealing at the residence. During the search, over 600 grams of marijuana, a quantity...
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St. Mary’s County Commissioner Meeting Rollup – July 26, 2022

St. Mary’s County Commissioner Meeting Rollup – July 26, 2022

The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County held their regular business meeting in the Chesapeake Building Tuesday, July 26, 2022, with the invocation and pledge, followed by approval of the consent agenda. The Commissioners approved a request from the County Attorney’s Office to hold a Public Hearing Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022, to consider the amendment...
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