Law Enforcement

One Flown to Trauma Center After Motor Vehicle Collision in Hollywood

One Flown to Trauma Center After Motor Vehicle Collision in Hollywood

On Sunday, June 25, 2023, at approximately 3:30 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Three Notch Road and Clover Hill Road in Hollywood, for the reported motor vehicle collision with injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to find two vehicles involved in a T-bone style collision. Medical personnel requested...
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Police Make Arrest and Recover Gun Used After Man is Shot in Saint Leonard, Victim Transported Trauma Center

Police Make Arrest and Recover Gun Used After Man is Shot in Saint Leonard, Victim Transported Trauma Center

On Sunday, June 25, 2023, at approximately 12:55 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the 5700 block of Oakcrest Drive in Saint Leonard, for the reported shooting. The 911 caller reported a domestic related shooting where the girlfriend shot the boyfriend. Police arrived on the scene to find the victim, a 28-year-old male...
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No Injuries Reported After Single Vehicle Roll Over in Great Mills

No Injuries Reported After Single Vehicle Roll Over in Great Mills

On Sunday, June 25, 2023, at approximately 12:45 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the intersection of Chancellors Run Road and Pegg Road in Great Mills, for the motor vehicle collision reported serious with one overturned with possible entrapment. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single pickup truck off the...
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There’s a New Dog in Calvert County, Atlas

There’s a New Dog in Calvert County, Atlas

The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office are are proud to introduce the newest member of their Sheriff’s Office family and their K9 unit, K9 Atlas! K9 Atlas is a 14-month-old German Shephard mix and he will be partnered with their newest handler, DFC Hendrickson. K9 Atlas will be trained in Tracking, Patrol, Narcotics Detection, Evidence...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Make Arrest After Stabbing in Mechanicsville

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Make Arrest After Stabbing in Mechanicsville

On Thursday, June 22, at approximately 19:50 p.m., police and emergency medical personnel responded to the 41000 block of Gibson Drive in Mechanicsville, for the reported stabbing. EMS were dispatched for an unknown aged male with a stab wound to the abdomen and a possible second victim with lacerations. Crews arrived on the scene...
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UPDATE: 16-Year-Old Charged with Attempted Murder After Shooting in Lexington Park, 17-Year-Old Victim Transported to Trauma Center

UPDATE: 16-Year-Old Charged with Attempted Murder After Shooting in Lexington Park, 17-Year-Old Victim Transported to Trauma Center

UPDATE 6/24/2023: On June 23, 2023, at around 11:38 a.m., Deputies with the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of Gloucester Court for the report of shots fired. Deputies arrived on scene and located a 17-year-old male with multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was transported by ambulance to regional Trauma Center...
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Four Teens Arrested for Attempted Carjacking; Two Loaded Guns and Stolen Kia Recovered

Four Teens Arrested for Attempted Carjacking; Two Loaded Guns and Stolen Kia Recovered

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Carjacking Interdiction Unit charged four juveniles in connection with an attempted carjacking on Wednesday night. The suspects include a 16-year-old male, two 15-year-old males and a 14-year-old male. The four suspects are from Washington, DC. The 16-year-old suspect is charged as an adult in this case. On June...
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7 Members of Multi-State Violent Robbery Crew Indicted on Conspiracy and Hobbs Act Robbery Charges

7 Members of Multi-State Violent Robbery Crew Indicted on Conspiracy and Hobbs Act Robbery Charges

An indictment was unsealed charging seven members of an armed robbery crew with conspiracy, Hobbs Act robbery, and other charges related to a multi-state robbery spree that targeted pharmacy and cell phone retail stores. The charges were announced by U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves and FBI Acting Special Agent in Charge Sarah Linden, of...
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Charles County Officers De-escalate Woman Armed with Knife in Parking Lot of Busy Store

Charles County Officers De-escalate Woman Armed with Knife in Parking Lot of Busy Store

On June 20 at 7:42 p.m., officers responded to the parking lot of a business in the 3300 block of Western Parkway for the report of a woman armed with a large butcher knife and threatening to harm herself. When officers arrived, they were able to de-escalate the situation and talk the woman into...
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St. Mary’s County Man Sentenced to 75 Years in Prison for Rape, Sex Offense, and Sexual Abuse of a Minor

St. Mary’s County Man Sentenced to 75 Years in Prison for Rape, Sex Offense, and Sexual Abuse of a Minor

UPDATE 6/22/2023: On Friday, June 16, 2023, the Honorable Joseph M. Stanalonis sentenced Brian S. Spicuzza, 48, of Leonardtown, MD, to 25 years in prison for sex abuse of a minor; 20 years in prison, suspended to ten years each for the four counts of second-degree rape; and ten years in prison for sexual offense...
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Two Teens Arrested After Fleeing from Stolen Vehicle, Police Recover Loaded Handgun

Two Teens Arrested After Fleeing from Stolen Vehicle, Police Recover Loaded Handgun

On June 16, 2023, at approximately 9:15 p.m., Northern District Strategic Patrol detectives were conducting routine patrol when they observed a silver, 2019 Hyundai sedan with the engine running and driverless. As detectives approached the vehicle, two female occupants fled from the back seat on foot. Detectives were able to detain both females without...
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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Whereabouts of Shawn Starcher – Wanted for Violation of Probation: Driving Vehicle While Impaired

Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Whereabouts of Shawn Starcher – Wanted for Violation of Probation: Driving Vehicle While Impaired

The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of Shawn Christopher Starcher, age 51 of St. Leonard. Starcher is wanted for Violation of Probation: Driving Vehicle While Impaired by Alcohol. Anyone with information in regards to Starcher, is asked to please contact the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office at (410) 535-2800, Sgt. Phillip Foote...
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Brandywine Man Arrested Twice in Under a Month for Drug Distriubution

Brandywine Man Arrested Twice in Under a Month for Drug Distriubution

On June 15, 2023, at approximately 1:25 p.m., the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) was conducting a saturation patrol of the southern end of Calvert County, Maryland. Members of the CCSO DEU located a 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer, traveling on southbound Route 4 in the area of Cove Point Road in...
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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Crime Blotter – June 12 – June 18, 2023

Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Crime Blotter – June 12 – June 18, 2023

During the week of June 12– June 18, 2023, Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to 1,884 calls for service throughout the community. Theft: 23-41942 – On June 12, 2023, DFC Aranda received report of a theft from a vehicle. Contact was made with the complainant who advised her purse and its contents (MD...
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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Whereabouts of Brandon Pinder – Wanted for Failure to Register as a Sex Offender

Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Whereabouts of Brandon Pinder – Wanted for Failure to Register as a Sex Offender

The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of Brandon Tyron Pinder, age 36 of Sunderland. Pinder is wanted for Failure to Register as a Sex Offender and Violation of Lifetime Sex Offender Supervision. Anyone with information in regards to Pinder, is asked to please contact the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office at (410)...
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UPDATE: Pedestrian Struck and Killed by Charles County Deputy is Identified

UPDATE: Pedestrian Struck and Killed by Charles County Deputy is Identified

UPDATE 6/22/2023: The decedent in this case has been positively identified as Gregory Keith Roland, 57, whose last known address was in Waldorf. UPDATE 6/21/2023: The Charles County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) is investigating an accident that occurred in the 3600 block of Crain Highway in Waldorf. During the overnight hours, at approximately 4 a.m., an...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Officer Deputies Complete K-9 Decoy Course

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Officer Deputies Complete K-9 Decoy Course

Deputies with the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office recently completed a two-day course of instruction in Police Canine Behavior and Decoy Techniques. The course objective was to develop a basic understanding of canine behaviors and drives. Officers learned basic decoy techniques utilizing different pieces of training equipment, such as the bite suit and exposed...
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Police Investigating Fatal Hit and Run Collision Involving Pedestrian in Wheelchair

Police Investigating Fatal Hit and Run Collision Involving Pedestrian in Wheelchair

The Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal pedestrian hit-and-run that occurred Saturday morning. Investigators are working to notify the victim’s family before his identity is released. On June 17, 2023, at approximately 3:20 am, officers responded to the area of University Boulevard and Riggs Road in the unincorporated section of Hyattsville...
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Charles County Sheriff’s Office and Maryland State Police Checkpoint Results in 27 Citations and 2 DUI Arrests

Charles County Sheriff’s Office and Maryland State Police Checkpoint Results in 27 Citations and 2 DUI Arrests

On June 16, officers assigned to the Traffic Operations Unit, members of CCSO’s Shift 1 north, the Maryland State Police, and the Maryland Transportation Authority conducted a DUI checkpoint at Crain Highway and Pierce Road. The operation resulted in 27 citations, 17 warnings, 7 equipment repair orders, 2 civil citations for cannabis, and 2...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Identities of Suspects who Burglarized Enterprise Rent-A-Car in Lexington Park

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Identities of Suspects who Burglarized Enterprise Rent-A-Car in Lexington Park

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identities of the persons pictured in a burglary investigation. On Sunday, June 4, 2023, at 12:37 am, two suspects broke a window to the Enterprise Rent-A-Car in Lexington Park to gain entry to the building. One suspect entered the building as the other stood by...
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Deputy State Fire Marshal Helys Valles Recipient Of Investigator of The Year Award

Deputy State Fire Marshal Helys Valles Recipient Of Investigator of The Year Award

Deputy State Fire Marshal Helys Valles is the recipient of the 2022 “James C. Robertson, Deputy State Fire Marshal of the Year” award. “Deputy Valles exemplifies the overall desire and commitment our investigators embrace to ensure the safety of Maryland’s citizens,” stated State Fire Marshal Brian S. Geraci. The award was presented to her...
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Two Teens Arrested for Fatally Shooting 18-Year-Old During Carjacking at Elementary School Parking Lot

Two Teens Arrested for Fatally Shooting 18-Year-Old During Carjacking at Elementary School Parking Lot

Homicide Unit detectives identified and charged two suspects for a fatal shooting that occurred in May in Forestville. The suspects are 18-year-old Lavelle Harris of Washington, DC, and a 17-year-old male from District Heights. They are charged in connection with the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Kendall Batson of District Heights. On May 11, 2023,...
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Two Injured After Another Rollover Collision in Prince Frederick

Two Injured After Another Rollover Collision in Prince Frederick

On Monday, June 19, 2023, at approximately 9:00 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Route 4 and Market Square Drive in Prince Frederick, for a serious motor vehicle collision with one overturned and two trapped. Crews arrived on the scene to find two vehicles in the roadway with one...
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Two Transported with Minor Injuries After Rollover Collision in Mechanicsville

Two Transported with Minor Injuries After Rollover Collision in Mechanicsville

On Saturday, June 17, 2023, at approximately 11:08 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the intersection of Golden Beach Road at Laurel Ridge Drive in Mechanicsville, for the serious motor vehicle collision with rollover and entrapment. Crews arrived on the scene to find one vehicle in the roadway and one vehicle off the...
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UPDATE: Additional Photos Released, Police Seeking Ranch Liquors Armed Robbery Suspect

UPDATE: Additional Photos Released, Police Seeking Ranch Liquors Armed Robbery Suspect

UPDATE 6/18/2023: Preliminary investigation revealed, an adult male described as tan complexioned, between 5 feet 10 inches tall and 6 foot, weighing 200+ pounds, black hair, wearing a medical style face mask, a navy blue Gap brand sweatshirt, black latex gloves and dark colored shoes entered the store, pointed a handgun at store employees, and...
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