Law Enforcement

Maryland U.S. Attorney’s Office Continues Fight Against Human Trafficking

Maryland U.S. Attorney’s Office Continues Fight Against Human Trafficking

January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month. As a founding member of the Maryland Human Trafficking Task Force, the Maryland U.S. Attorney’s Office pledges to continue to combat human trafficking by working with our partners to investigate and prosecute traffickers and rescue victims.  The Maryland Human Trafficking Task Force is a collaborative effort of trafficking...
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Calvert Special Operations HAZMAT Team Responds to Fuel/Oil Leak in Solomons

Calvert Special Operations HAZMAT Team Responds to Fuel/Oil Leak in Solomons

On Monday, January 25, 2021, around 8:28 a.m., a call was dispatched to report of a possible HAZMAT situation in the Solomons Harbor in the area of Back Creek in Solomons, MD. Crews from St. Mary’s and Calvert County arrived on the scene to discover a mixture of diesel fuel, gasoline, and oil in...
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Waldorf Teen Arrested After Traffic Stop, Police Find Drugs, Loaded Handgun with Large Capacity Magazine

Waldorf Teen Arrested After Traffic Stop, Police Find Drugs, Loaded Handgun with Large Capacity Magazine

On Saturday, January 23 at 4:39 p.m., a patrol supervisor initiated a traffic stop in the area of Bannister Circle and Knolewater Court after a computer check showed the tags on the car belonged on another vehicle. Upon approaching the driver, the officer detected the odor of marijuana. An additional computer check revealed the...
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UPDATE: Saint Leonard Man Sentenced To 10-Years in Prison After Killing Two People in Motor Vehicle Crash

UPDATE: Saint Leonard Man Sentenced To 10-Years in Prison After Killing Two People in Motor Vehicle Crash

UPDATE 1/27/2022: Calvert County State’s Attorney Robert Harvey announced that Christopher Morgan Hynson, 34, of Saint Leonard, was sentenced on January 24, 2022 for the crime of vehicular manslaughter. Hynson received a sentence of 10 years incarceration to be followed by 5 years of supervised probation. State’s Attorney Harvey wishes to extend his deepest...
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Three Drayden Men Arrested for Possession with Intent to Distribute Heroin/Fentanyl

Three Drayden Men Arrested for Possession with Intent to Distribute Heroin/Fentanyl

On January 23, 2021, detectives from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Vice Narcotics Division, along with deputies from the Patrol Division, conducted a vehicle stop in the 39400 block of Harpers Corner Road in Mechanicsville. Investigation determined the occupants of the vehicle were in possession of a large amount of suspected heroin/fentanyl capsules....
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Police in Charles County Arrest Armed Suspect in Attempted Murder Case

Police in Charles County Arrest Armed Suspect in Attempted Murder Case

On January 25, 2021, at approximately 4:45 p.m., officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 5200 block of Greenville Drive in Bryans Road, for the report of a domestic-related assault in progress. While in route to the call, officers were advised one of the subjects involved in the altercation had gone...
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Police in St. Mary’s County Seeking Identity of Grocery Store Thief

Police in St. Mary’s County Seeking Identity of Grocery Store Thief

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the person shown in a theft investigation. On Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021 at 9:45 pm, the suspect fled the McKay’s grocery store in Charlotte Hall with items both in his shopping cart and inside of his clothing that he did not pay for....
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One Injured After Motor Vehicle Collision in California

One Injured After Motor Vehicle Collision in California

On Monday, January 25, 2021, at approximately 3:05 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of 23127 Three Notch Road in California, for the motor vehicle collision reported serious with one subject trapped. Crews arrived on the scene to find two vehicles in the roadway with no entrapment. One patient was...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Identity of Suspect in Leonardtown Theft Investigation

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Identity of Suspect in Leonardtown Theft Investigation

On Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at 4:42 p.m., the suspect entered the Ace Hardware store in Leonardtown. In an aisle, the suspect picked up several packages of Dewalt DW4856 saw blades, removed the blades from their packaging, placed the packaging back on the shelf and placed the blades inside of his jacket and left...
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La Plata Police Department’s Commitment to Excellence – Lieutenant Michael Payne and Police Officer First Class John Piersa

La Plata Police Department’s Commitment to Excellence – Lieutenant Michael Payne and Police Officer First Class John Piersa

La Plata Police Department’s Commitment to Excellence – Lieutenant Michael Payne and Police Officer First Class John Piersa were recently recognized along with law enforcement officers from around the State of Maryland by earning the Maryland Highway Traffic Safety Office’s – Traffic Safety Specialist (TSS) Award. LPPD now has six officers who have earned...
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Charles County Speed Camera Program Week of January 24, to February 1, 2021

Charles County Speed Camera Program Week of January 24, to February 1, 2021

The Speed Camera Program operates at schools that are open, and or for those dispensing meals and educational supplies for our students. Please drive responsibly, especially when traveling in the area of these schools. Speed cameras will be at the following locations this week: Leonardtown Rd at Thomas Stone High School Middletown Rd at...
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Pasadena Man Who Supplied Children with Alcohol, Took Photos of, and Sexually Assaulted Child During Sleepover is Charged

Pasadena Man Who Supplied Children with Alcohol, Took Photos of, and Sexually Assaulted Child During Sleepover is Charged

On November 23, 2020, Anne Arundel County Police Officers responded to Eastern District Police Station in reference to a sex offense report. Upon arrival, Officers met and spoke to the mother of the victim. The mother advised that her child had spent the night at a friend’s house located in the 700 block of 203rd Street...
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Two Suspects Charged with Murder of 16-Year-Old, Attempted Murder of Police Officer Who Was Shot at While at Crime Scene

Two Suspects Charged with Murder of 16-Year-Old, Attempted Murder of Police Officer Who Was Shot at While at Crime Scene

Homicide Unit detectives charged two suspects in connection with a fatal shooting Thursday night in Langley Park. Detectives identified the victim as 16-year-old Angel Villatoro of Hyattsville. He was positively identified this afternoon and his family was then notified. The suspects are 17-year-old Nelson Sanchez Perez of the 8000 block of 14th Avenue in...
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One Transported to Area Trauma Center After Single Vehicle Strikes Building in Clements

One Transported to Area Trauma Center After Single Vehicle Strikes Building in Clements

On Sunday, January 24, 2021, at approximately 2:05 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the Guy Auto Parts and Service located at 23902 Colton Point Road in Clements, for the reported vehicle into the structure with injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle that for unknown reasons, left...
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Police, Health Department Give Community Warning of Hoax Phone Calls Regarding COVID-19 Vaccination

Police, Health Department Give Community Warning of Hoax Phone Calls Regarding COVID-19 Vaccination

The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) has received reports from community members about fraudulent phone calls incorrectly telling residents that they can “show up” to a SMCHD vaccination clinic without an appointment. There are also reports of robocalls inaccurately notifying residents that they are eligible to register for a vaccination clinic. These calls...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Whereabouts of Vehicle Stolen from Lexington Park

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Whereabouts of Vehicle Stolen from Lexington Park

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of the vehicle pictured. Sometime before Tuesday, January 19, 2021, a red 1991 Honda Civic was stolen from a yard at the 46400 block of Midway Drive in Lexington Park. The VIN is 2HGED645MH558182 and there were Hello Kitty stickers on the rear windows....
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La Plata Woman Succumbs to Injuries Sustained from Motor Vehicle Collision After Hit and Run Driver Runs Red Light

La Plata Woman Succumbs to Injuries Sustained from Motor Vehicle Collision After Hit and Run Driver Runs Red Light

UPDATE 1/20/2021: On Sunday, January 17 at 4:52 p.m., officers responded to the area of Billingsley Road near St. Patricks Drive in Waldorf for the report of a motor vehicle crash. A preliminary investigation showed the driver of a Jeep was traveling southbound on St Patricks Drive when he struck the rear of another...
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UPDATE: Charles County Sheriff’s Deputies Make Arrest in Bryans Road Murder

UPDATE: Charles County Sheriff’s Deputies Make Arrest in Bryans Road Murder

UPDATE: On January 19 at approximately 9:39 a.m., officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of South Hampton Drive at Weston Drive in Bryans Road, for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located the victim, Fredrick Markeith Young, 24, of Bryans Road, with a gunshot wound to the...
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Police Investigating Motor Vehicle Collision Involving Pedestrian in Lexington Park, Victim Transported to Trauma Center

Police Investigating Motor Vehicle Collision Involving Pedestrian in Lexington Park, Victim Transported to Trauma Center

On Sunday, January 10, 2021, at approximately 12:05 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of 21214 Bridgett Lane in Lexington, for the motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian. Crews arrived on the scene to find two vehicles and one adult female victim in the roadway in front of a private...
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Firefighters Respond to Smoke Coming from Building on Ridge Elementary School Campus

Firefighters Respond to Smoke Coming from Building on Ridge Elementary School Campus

On Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at approximately 4:10 p.m., firefighters from NDW Webster Field, Ridge, Bay District and surrounding departments responded to the Ridge Elementary School located at 49430 Airedele Road in Ridge, for the report of smoke coming from a commercial building. Crews arrived on the scene to find a 40 x 60...
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UPDATE: 26-Year-Old Missing Calvert Woman Has Been Located

UPDATE: 26-Year-Old Missing Calvert Woman Has Been Located

UPDATE: Mrs. Printz, the missing female has been located. Thank you for your assistance. 1/18/2021: The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of Amanda Kae Printz, the missing female pictured below. Printz, is 26 years old, approximately 5 feet 4 inches tall, weighing 130 lbs. She was last seen on Friday morning...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Congratulates Five New Correctional Officer Graduates

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Congratulates Five New Correctional Officer Graduates

Sheriff Tim Cameron and the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office congratulate its five Corrections graduates from  CELTP Session 65 of the Southern Maryland Criminal Justice Academy. The graduation ceremony was held on Thursday, January 14, 2021. Graduating the session are: Tervell Brooks, Adam Burnette, Jason Ogas, Debra Rosenstadt and Alexander Tippett.
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Two Flown to Area Trauma Centers After Five Vehicle Collision in Lexington Park

Two Flown to Area Trauma Centers After Five Vehicle Collision in Lexington Park

On Saturday, January 17, 2021, at approximately 1:07 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Three Notch Road and Rue Purchase Road in Lexington Park, for the motor vehicle collision with injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to find five vehicles in the roadway with one patient trapped. Firefighters from...
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Maryland State Police Arrest Man For Sexual Solicitation of Minor in Anne Arundel County

Maryland State Police Arrest Man For Sexual Solicitation of Minor in Anne Arundel County

Maryland State Police arrested a man Wednesday on charges he solicited sex from an undercover trooper who was posing as a child over the Internet in Anne Arundel County. Mark Hilton, 59, of Glen Burnie, Maryland, is charged with one count of sexual solicitation of a minor. He was taken to Anne Arundel County...
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State Fire Marshal Investigating House Fire in Waldorf, No Injuries Reported

State Fire Marshal Investigating House Fire in Waldorf, No Injuries Reported

On Friday, January 15, 2021, at approximately 6:20 p.m., firefighters from Waldorf, La Plata and surrounding departments responded to 1320 Greenmont Drive in Waldorf, for the reported house on fire with subjects possibly trapped. Crews arrived on the scene to find a two-story residence with fire through the roof. Firefighters utilized multiple hose lines...
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