Law Enforcement

VIDEO: Police Seeking Identity of Person of Interest in Triple Shooting That Leaves One Dead

VIDEO: Police Seeking Identity of Person of Interest in Triple Shooting That Leaves One Dead

Homicide Unit detectives released video of a person of interest in a fatal shooting in the Forestville area from early July. Investigators are seeking to identify the male in the video as they continue to investigate the murder of 20-year-old Diontre Mackall of Washington, DC. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered...
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Three Men Indicted For Involvement In $3.5 Million Dollar Elder Fraud Scheme Impacting More Than 1,000 Alleged Victims

Three Men Indicted For Involvement In $3.5 Million Dollar Elder Fraud Scheme Impacting More Than 1,000 Alleged Victims

A federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging Amit Ahuja, age 40, of Westminster, Maryland, Kapil Gulati, age 50, of Glen Burnie, Maryland, and Priyanshu Walia, age 39, of Cleveland, Ohio, with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and wire fraud in connection with a technical support scheme where victims were made to believe...
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Raleigh Man Charged with Stealing Over $20K in Checks from Local Flooring Company

Raleigh Man Charged with Stealing Over $20K in Checks from Local Flooring Company

Kyrie Jabril Smith, 23, of Raleigh, North Carolina, has been charged by criminal summons with multiple counts of theft and a theft scheme involving Southern Maryland Flooring Company. According to court documents, Smith allegedly stole over $20,000 through fraudulent transactions and thefts between April and May 2024. Smith is accused of opening a fraudulent...
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UPDATE: No Threat Found, Store Reopen / Target in California Closed Due to Bomb Threat

UPDATE: No Threat Found, Store Reopen / Target in California Closed Due to Bomb Threat

UPDATE – Store is reopen as of 1:22 p.m., no threats located. Police investigation ongoing. On Wednesday, July 31st, 2024, police were dispatched to the Target located 45155 First Colony Way in California, for the reported bomb threat. The 911 caller was an employee who stated the pharmacy received a phone call which implied...
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Public Safety Issues Animal Safety Alert for July 31st – August 5th, 2024 Due to Heat

Public Safety Issues Animal Safety Alert for July 31st – August 5th, 2024 Due to Heat

Due to forecasted high temperatures for Wednesday, July 31, through Monday, Aug. 5, animal owners or custodians are required to provide appropriate protection from the weather including providing adequate shelter, water, space and access to shade. Pay special attention to animals that are most prone to heat stroke: Brachycephalic Breeds: Dogs and cats with short...
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One Transported to Trauma Center After Rollover Collision Involving Commerical Vehicle in Chesapeake Beach

One Transported to Trauma Center After Rollover Collision Involving Commerical Vehicle in Chesapeake Beach

On Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at approximately 6:47 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Bayside Road and Christiana Parran Road in Chesapeake Beach, for the serious motor vehicle collision involving a commercial vehicle that was overturned with one unconscious. Crews arrived on the scene to find a dump truck...
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Police Seeking Assistance in Identifying Three Suspects Involved in Vehicle Break-ins

Police Seeking Assistance in Identifying Three Suspects Involved in Vehicle Break-ins

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office requests help identifying and locating the individuals in these pictures. They were seen breaking into multiple vehicles in a Great Mills, MD, neighborhood. There appear to be three suspects, all riding bicycles. If you recognize these individuals or have information about this case, please contact Deputy First Class...
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No Injuries Reported After Another Motor Vehicle Collision at Chancellors and FDR Intersection

No Injuries Reported After Another Motor Vehicle Collision at Chancellors and FDR Intersection

On Sunday, July 28, 2024, at approximately 6:45 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the Chancellors Run Road and FDR Boulevard intersection in California, for the serious motor vehicle collision with one trapped. Crews arrived on the scene to find three vehicles involved with all occupants out of the vehicles. Emergency medical...
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No Injuries Reported After Boat Fire in Leonardtown Sends Three Occupants Into Water

No Injuries Reported After Boat Fire in Leonardtown Sends Three Occupants Into Water

On Saturday, July 27, 2024, at approximately 3:53 p.m., firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the Fitzies Marina located at 21540 Joe Hazel Road in Leonardtown, for the reported boat on fire with subjects in the water. Multiple 911 callers reported a boat was on fire with multiple people in the water. Two...
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One Injured After Truck Flips Multiple Times in California

One Injured After Truck Flips Multiple Times in California

On Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at approximately 9:05 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Three Notch Road and Patuxent Beach Road in California, for the serious motor vehicle collision with rollover. The 911 caller reported a dark older model truck flipped multiple times after being struck in the rear...
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Lexington Park Woman Arrested Twice in Two Days for Drug Possession

Lexington Park Woman Arrested Twice in Two Days for Drug Possession

Michelle O’Dell, 49, of Lexington Park was arrested twice within two days in St. Mary’s County on charges related to drug possession and paraphernalia. First Arrest: July 26, 2024 On July 26, 2024, at approximately 4:00 PM, Deputy Bradley Kirscht of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office arrested Michelle O’Dell at her residence on...
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66-Year-Old Crack Dealer from Bryans Road Arrested on Drug and Weapons Charges

66-Year-Old Crack Dealer from Bryans Road Arrested on Drug and Weapons Charges

In a significant breakthrough in an ongoing controlled dangerous substance investigation, Diana Eugenia Halloran, 66, of Bryans Road, was arrested on July 19, 2024, at her residence in Charles County. Halloran faces multiple charges related to drug distribution and the illegal possession of a firearm. The arrest followed a search and seizure warrant obtained...
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Lexington Park Man Arrested After Assaulting Pregnant Woman

Lexington Park Man Arrested After Assaulting Pregnant Woman

On July 5, 2024, at approximately 5:38 p.m., police responded to an address on Franklin Road, in Lexington Park for a reported domestic dispute. Police spoke to a pregnant female victim who reported her boyfriend, later identified as Jefferson Edwardo Alvarez-Contreas, 20, of Lexington Park, asked her to come outside while he was working...
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Waldorf Man Arrested on Assault and Drug Charges

Waldorf Man Arrested on Assault and Drug Charges

Larry Douglas Murphy, 63, of Waldorf, has been charged with multiple offenses following a violent incident with a female victim. The charges include first-degree assault, second-degree assault, and possession of drug paraphernalia. The incident occurred in the early hours of July 24, 2024, at Murphy’s residence on Crain Highway. According to court documents, the...
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Domestic Dispute in Waldorf Leads to Assault Charges and Protective Order Violation

Domestic Dispute in Waldorf Leads to Assault Charges and Protective Order Violation

On July 12, 2024, at approximately 8:58 PM, officers responded to a reported domestic assault on Moran Drive in Waldorf. Upon arrival, the victim reported an altercation with her husband Guadalupe Campos Ramos, Jr., 64, of Waldorf. The victim stated that the argument began in the upstairs master bedroom over Guadalupe’s alleged infidelity. As...
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Port Tobacco Woman Arrested on Multiple Charges After Traffic Stop in La Plata

Port Tobacco Woman Arrested on Multiple Charges After Traffic Stop in La Plata

A routine traffic stop in La Plata, led to the arrest of Courtney Alexis Mearis, 22, of Port Tobacco, who now faces multiple charges, including drug distribution and driving under the influence. According to court documents, Officer McGovern of the La Plata Police Department observed Mearis’s gold Buick making erratic maneuvers in the early...
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St. Mary’s County Man Charged with Assault and Weapon Possession

St. Mary’s County Man Charged with Assault and Weapon Possession

Kevin Wayne Key, 34, of California, Maryland, was arrested on July 27, 2024, following an alleged assault  at Key’s residence, involving an adult female. According to court documents, Deputy Jessica Wilson of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of an assault at the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department. The victim, had...
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Wanted St. Mary’s County Man Arrested on Drug Charges

Wanted St. Mary’s County Man Arrested on Drug Charges

Dejuan Antwan Stafford, 39, of Lexington Park, was arrested on July 26, 2024, for multiple drug-related charges following a police investigation at a local parking lot. The arrest was carried out by Deputy Joseph Senatore of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office. According to court documents, at approximately 2:08 AM, Deputy Senatore observed Stafford...
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Richard Alvin Nolan III Faces Multiple Theft Charges from California Target

Richard Alvin Nolan III Faces Multiple Theft Charges from California Target

Richard Alvin Nolan III, 36, of Lusby, has been charged with multiple counts of theft in connection with a series of incidents at a Target store in California, MD. According to court documents, Nolan engaged in a theft scheme spanning from December 2023 to May 2024, resulting in losses totaling $1,477.08. The court documents...
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Police Arrest Two Teens After Armed Robbery and Carjacking at St. Charles High School

Police Arrest Two Teens After Armed Robbery and Carjacking at St. Charles High School

Detectives assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division, with the assistance of a school resource officer at St. Charles High School, have identified and arrested two suspects in connection with an armed robbery and carjacking case that occurred in the student parking lot at St. Charles High School. The facts of the case are as...
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Charles County Sheriff’s Deputy Pleads Guilty to DUI After Taking Wrong Truck Home From Bar

Charles County Sheriff’s Deputy Pleads Guilty to DUI After Taking Wrong Truck Home From Bar

Robert Ryan Smith, a 36-year-old police officer from Charles County, Maryland, was charged with unauthorized vehicle removal and driving under the influence. The charges are connected to an incident that took place on December 3, 2023, at the Moose Lodge located on Mechanicsville Road in Mechanicsville. According to court documents, St, Mary’s County Deputy...
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Joint Law Enforcement Effort Tackles Unlawful Exhibition Driving in Maryland

Joint Law Enforcement Effort Tackles Unlawful Exhibition Driving in Maryland

In response to growing concerns over unlawful large-scale exhibition driving events, the Maryland Department of State Police, in collaboration with partner law enforcement agencies, has charged several individuals. Since its inception in June 2024, the Maryland Car Rally Task Force has targeted the investigation and disruption of exhibition driving events, commonly referred to as...
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Nineteen of 20 Businesses Pass Alcohol Compliance Checks in St. Mary’s County

Nineteen of 20 Businesses Pass Alcohol Compliance Checks in St. Mary’s County

On July 24, 2024, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Alcohol Enforcement Unit carried out a series of alcohol compliance checks across the county. The initiative aimed to ensure that local alcohol retailers adhere to Maryland’s laws prohibiting the sale of alcohol to minors. The checks involved a 19-year-old Confidential Informant (CI) from the...
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Fatal Collision in Fort Washington Claims Life of White Plains Woman

Fatal Collision in Fort Washington Claims Life of White Plains Woman

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Friday evening in Fort Washington. The collision resulted in the death of 77-year-old Louise Wilder from White Plains. On July 26, 2024, around 6:15 p.m., officers were dispatched to the intersection of Indian Head Highway...
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Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest of Teen and Recovery of Stolen Firearm

Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest of Teen and Recovery of Stolen Firearm

On Sunday, July 28, 2024, Deputy Joseph Senatore of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on a Ford F-150 for an equipment violation while performing traffic enforcement duties. During the stop, Deputy Senatore noticed a firearm conspicuously placed against the passenger’s leg in the front seat. Both the driver and...
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