Law Enforcement

Police Recover Stolen & Loaded Firearm From Suspect Prohibited from Possessing a Firearm

Police Recover Stolen & Loaded Firearm From Suspect Prohibited from Possessing a Firearm

On October 14, 2021, at 8:13 p.m., officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office were in the 400 block of Patuxent Court when they observed an SUV parked in a No Parking Zone with registration plates that did not belong on the SUV, but rather a passenger car. Officers approached the SUV and observed...
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Detectives Identify and Arrest Suspect in Home Invasion and Robbery Case in Bryans Road

Detectives Identify and Arrest Suspect in Home Invasion and Robbery Case in Bryans Road

On July 13, 2021, at approximately 8:00 p.m., officers responded to the 6900 block of Surrey Place in Bryans Road, MD for the report of a home invasion and assault that just occurred. The initial investigation revealed the victim was exiting his vehicle in his driveway when the suspect, armed with a gun, approached...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Identity of Man Who Stole Girl’s Bicycle in Lexington Park

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Identity of Man Who Stole Girl’s Bicycle in Lexington Park

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the person pictured in a theft investigation. On Saturday, October 23, 2021 at 3:45 p.m., the suspect took a girl’s model blue and white bicycle from the front of a home at the 21400 block of Rodine Way in Lexington Park. Anyone with...
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Mother and Daughter Arrested for Murder of 68-Year-Old Kentland Man

Mother and Daughter Arrested for Murder of 68-Year-Old Kentland Man

Detectives with our Homicide Unit charged two suspects for a recent domestic-related homicide in Kentland. The suspects are 49-year-old Cheryl Wright of Kentland and 31-year-old Jasmine Wright of Washington, DC. They are both charged in connection with the fatal stabbing of 68-year-old Daniel Gregory Thompson of Kentland. The suspects are mother and daughter. Cheryl...
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UPDATE: Dunkirk Man Sentenced to Six Years for Manslaughter After Causing Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision That Killed 50-Year-Old Chesapeake Beach Woman

UPDATE: Dunkirk Man Sentenced to Six Years for Manslaughter After Causing Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision That Killed 50-Year-Old Chesapeake Beach Woman

UPDATE 10/26/2021: On Monday, October 25, 2021, Christopher Fuller, 35, of Dunkirk, MD, was sentenced to 33 years incarceration, with all but 6 years suspended, for the crimes of manslaughter by motor vehicle, causing life threatening injury while under the influence of alcohol, and second degree assault. Fuller was also placed on 5 years...
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Halloween Safety Tips, Fire Safety, and Ways to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19

Halloween Safety Tips, Fire Safety, and Ways to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19

Ongoing surveillance of local COVID-19 data by the St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) continues to show high levels of community transmission of COVID-19. SMCHD strongly recommends that all community members (vaccinated and unvaccinated) continue to wear masks in indoor settings when with others outside their household and in outdoor group settings when physical...
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Police Investigating 15-Year-Old Male Shot with BB Gun in Lexington Park

Police Investigating 15-Year-Old Male Shot with BB Gun in Lexington Park

On Monday, October 18, 2021, at approximately 6:40 p.m., police responded to the 46000 block of Columbus Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported assault with a BB gun. Police arrived on the scene to find a large number of subjects in the area and requested additional units. Officers recovered one BB gun from...
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No Injuries Reported After Garage Fire in Bel Alton, State Fire Marshal Deems Fire Accidental due to Electrical Event

No Injuries Reported After Garage Fire in Bel Alton, State Fire Marshal Deems Fire Accidental due to Electrical Event

On Sunday, October 24, 2021, at approximately 11:22 p.m., firefighters responded to 8660 Fairground Road in Bel Alton, for the reported structure fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find a one story residence with nothing evident. Upon further investigation, firefighters located smoke showing from a detached garage to the rear of the residence,...
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Two Flown to Area Trauma Center After Motor Vehicle Collision Involving Motorcycle in Leonardtown

Two Flown to Area Trauma Center After Motor Vehicle Collision Involving Motorcycle in Leonardtown

On Sunday, October 24, 2021, at approximately 3:13 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Medleys Neck Road and Whirlwind Road in Leonardtown, for the reported head on collision involving a motorcycle. Crews arrived on the scene to find two vehicles in the roadway with two motorcycle  suffering from serious...
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State’s Attorney Says No Criminal Charges in Fatal Shooting of Leonardtown Teen by Police Office, Case Closed Without Prosecution

State’s Attorney Says No Criminal Charges in Fatal Shooting of Leonardtown Teen by Police Office, Case Closed Without Prosecution

The Office of the State’s Attorney in St. Mary’s County has completed its review of the fatal shooting of Peyton Ham, 16, of Leonardtown, on April 13, 2021, by Maryland State Police Trooper Joseph Azzari. The report states the following: “Based upon our investigation and analysis, we find that the intentional actions of Ham...
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Calvert County Sheriff’s Deputy T. Strong Recognized as Deputy of the Quarter

Calvert County Sheriff’s Deputy T. Strong Recognized as Deputy of the Quarter

Sheriff Mike Evans and the men and women of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office would like to recognize and congratulate Deputy Sheriff Taylor Strong for receiving the honor of 2021 Deputy of the 3rd Quarter. Deputy T. Strong currently serves our Patrol Bureau. Congratulations Deputy T. Strong and thank you for your service!
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UPDATE: Patrol Officers in Charles County Locate Man Threatening to Harm Himself

UPDATE: Patrol Officers in Charles County Locate Man Threatening to Harm Himself

UPDATE: On October 21, 2021, at approximately 2:04 p.m., officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence in Welcome for a person threatening to harm himself. Prior to officers’ arrival, the individual fled the residence in his vehicle, armed with a shotgun. A lookout was broadcast to responding officers. Cpl. B....
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One Flown to Area Trauma Center After Motor Vehicle Accident in Huntingtown

One Flown to Area Trauma Center After Motor Vehicle Accident in Huntingtown

On Thursday, October 21, 2021, at approximately 5:28 p.m., First Responders were alerted to the area of Route 4 and Sun Park Lane in Huntingtown, for a motor vehicle collision with injuries. A short time later, the assignment was upgraded to a serious motor vehicle collision with entrapment. Crews arrived on the scene to...
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Two Transported to Trauma Centers After Vehicle Strikes Parked/Unoccupied School Bus in Hollywood

Two Transported to Trauma Centers After Vehicle Strikes Parked/Unoccupied School Bus in Hollywood

On Thursday, October 21, 2021, at approximately 3:25 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Mervell Dean Road and Mosher Lane in Hollywood, for the motor vehicle collision reported serious with one vehicle overturned and one victim possibly trapped. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle off...
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One Transported to Trauma Center After Motor Vehicle Collision in Lexington Park

One Transported to Trauma Center After Motor Vehicle Collision in Lexington Park

On Thursday, October 21, 2021, at approximately 8:25 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Point Lookout Road and Adkins Road in Great Mills, for the motor vehicle collision reported serious with one subject possibly trapped. Crews arrived on the scene to find two vehicles in the roadway involved in...
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One Injured After Motor Vehicle Collision in Leonardtown

One Injured After Motor Vehicle Collision in Leonardtown

On Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at approximately 7:15 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to Point Lookout Road and Hollywood Road in Leonardtown, for the motor vehicle collision reported serious with one trapped. Crews arrived on the scene and found two vehicles in the roadway in a T-Bone style collision with one victim...
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Lusby Man Arrested After Pointing Fake Gun at Victims and Assaulting His Girlfriend in California

Lusby Man Arrested After Pointing Fake Gun at Victims and Assaulting His Girlfriend in California

On Thursday, October 14, 2021, at approximately 7:28 p.m., police responded to the area of 45315 Alton Lane in California, for the reported assault. The 911 caller reported an individual was being held in a vehicle at gunpoint by another individual, the suspect was described as a white male wearing a white t-shirt, dark...
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Detectives Investigating Burglary of Two Pharmacies in Calvert County, Police Seeking Identity of Suspects

Detectives Investigating Burglary of Two Pharmacies in Calvert County, Police Seeking Identity of Suspects

The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating two commercial burglaries of pharmacies that occurred on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, between the hours of 2:45 a.m. and 4:00 a.m. The location of the incidents: Lusby Pharmacy – 11870 HG Trueman Road, Lusby, MD 20657 Lex Pharmacy – 36 S Solomons Island Road, Prince Frederick,...
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Police Investigating Female Shot in Wildewood, Victim Flown to Area Trauma Center

Police Investigating Female Shot in Wildewood, Victim Flown to Area Trauma Center

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office released the following: “The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is conducting an investigation in the area of Beechwood Court in California. This is an isolated incident and there is no threat to the public.” On Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at approximately 11:02 a.m., police and emergency medical personnel responded...
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Lexington Park Man Indicted on Multiple Gun Charges

Lexington Park Man Indicted on Multiple Gun Charges

On October 4, 2021, Robert Lee Jupiter III, 39, of Lexington Park, was indicted on five charges in St. Mary’s County Circuit Court. Jupiter is scheduled to appear in court on November 8, 2021, on the following charges: ASSAULT-FIRST DEGREE FIREARM USE/FEL-VIOL CRIME ASSAULT-SEC DEGREE RIFLE/SHOTGUN-POSSESSION W/FELONY CONVICTION ILLEGAL POSS AMMO On September 2,...
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Lekuarius Clifford Plater Wanted for Escape by St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office

Lekuarius Clifford Plater Wanted for Escape by St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of Lekuarius Clifford Plater, age 39 of Lexington Park, on a warrant for Second-Degree Escape from the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center in Leonardtown. Plater is a black male with brown eyes, 5’ 10” tall, weighing 200 lbs. Anyone with information about...
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Maryland State Police To Participate In National Drug Take Back Day

Maryland State Police To Participate In National Drug Take Back Day

The Maryland State Police, in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration, are asking citizens to dispose of unwanted prescription drugs during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, set for Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at state police barracks. State police barracks throughout Maryland will be participating in National Drug...
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Two Flown to Area Trauma Center with Serious Injuries After Mechanicsville Motor Vehicle Collision

Two Flown to Area Trauma Center with Serious Injuries After Mechanicsville Motor Vehicle Collision

On Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at approximately 3:50 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of 28760 Three Notch Road in Mechanicsville, for a motor vehicle collision reported serious with entrapment. Crews arrived on the scene to find two vehicles in the roadway with one victim trapped. A helicopter was requested...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Identity Theft Suspect at Great Mills Sheetz

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Identity Theft Suspect at Great Mills Sheetz

On Monday, September 27, 2021 at 10:49 p.m., the suspect left the Sheetz convenience store in Great Mills with several items of merchandise that he did not pay for. Anyone with information about the identity of the suspect or this incident is asked to call Deputy Casey Hill at 301-475-4200, ext. 78112 or email...
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Two Prince George’s County Men Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for 2017 Killing of Man During Robbery in Southeast Washington

Two Prince George’s County Men Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for 2017 Killing of Man During Robbery in Southeast Washington

Two Maryland men were sentenced today to decades in prison for first-degree felony murder while armed and other charges in the 2017 killing of a man in Southeast Washington, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Channing D. Phillips and Robert J. Contee III, Chief of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). Nyekemia Everett, 36, of Greenbelt, was...
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