Law Enforcement

Colonial Beach Man Arrested After Running From Police in Charles County

Colonial Beach Man Arrested After Running From Police in Charles County

On January 22, 2018, at approximately 2:25 p.m., an officer from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office observed a vehicle displaying an expired registration in the area of Crain Highway and Hawthorne Road in La Plata. The subject pulled over in the parking lot of a convenience store, but as the officer began to approach...
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What an Increased Force Protection Condition Means for Pax River Personnel

What an Increased Force Protection Condition Means for Pax River Personnel

The Navy’s annual Solid Curtain-Citadel Shield (SC-CS) anti-terrorism/force protection exercise is underway across NAS Patuxent River through Feb. 9, and part of that exercise will involve increasing the force protection condition (FPCON) which may affect Pax River personnel. FPCON is a terrorist threat system that describes the measures needed to be taken by security...
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Maryland State Police Super Bowl Enforcement Efforts

Maryland State Police Super Bowl Enforcement Efforts

This year’s Super Bowl enforcement efforts of the Maryland State Police were on the defense keeping the public safe. Traffic enforcement efforts by Maryland state troopers during the Super Bowl weekend resulted in more than 3,900 traffic stops that led to 131 arrests, of which more than 60 were arrested for driving while impaired....
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Leonardtown Man Arrested in Virginia, Accused of Conning Women out of Over $100,000

Leonardtown Man Arrested in Virginia, Accused of Conning Women out of Over $100,000

Eugene Louis Johnson Jr., 36, of Leonardtown, was arrested on Wednesday, January 31, 2018, by Deputy J. Stonehill of the King George County Sheriff’s Office and is charged with 10 counts of obtaining money by false pretenses. Johnson is currently being held in the Rappahannock Regional Jail, and is scheduled in King George General District...
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Prince Frederick Man Arrested for Trespassing and Burglary

Prince Frederick Man Arrested for Trespassing and Burglary

On Tuesday, January 23, 2018 Deputy R. Shrawder of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to Clay Hammond Road, Prince Frederick for the report of a burglary. Because of previous burglaries at his home, the homeowner set up trail cameras around his house. After watching the trail camera footage, Deputy Ward and Trooper Rucker...
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WANTED – Calvert County Sheriff’s Office 2/5/2018

WANTED – Calvert County Sheriff’s Office 2/5/2018

The following persons are wanted by the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Warrant Unit is responsible for the service of criminal and child support warrants as well as criminal summonses issued by the courts. They are also responsible for coordinating extraditions of suspects out of state. If you have information...
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Speed Camera Locations for Charles County 2/5/2018 to 2/9/2018

Speed Camera Locations for Charles County 2/5/2018 to 2/9/2018

During the week of February 5, to February 9, 2018, automated speed enforcement cameras will be activated in the following school zones: Poplar Hill Road at Malcolm Elementary School Berry Road at Jenifer Elementary School Leonardtown Road at Grace Christian Academy Piney Church Road at St. Charles High School Cameras are activated Monday through...
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Great Mills Man Arrested for Assault After Stabbing 60-Year-Old Man in Great Mills

Great Mills Man Arrested for Assault After Stabbing 60-Year-Old Man in Great Mills

On February 1, 2018, at approximately 4:55 p.m., deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s  Office responded to the 45000 block of Foxchase Drive, in Great Mills, for a report of a  disturbance involving a knife. Upon arrival, the victim, a 60 year old male from Great Mills,  was located and found to be...
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State Fire Marshal Reminds Marylanders that Flamethrowers are Illegal

State Fire Marshal Reminds Marylanders that Flamethrowers are Illegal

Due to the recent marketing of the internet sales of this item, State Fire Marshal Brian S. Geraci would like to remind Marylanders that possessing and using FLAMETHROWERS is illegal. Under Maryland Criminal Law Section 4-501 (b) (2) “Destructive device” includes a bomb, grenade, mine, shell, missile, FLAMETHROWER, poison gas, Molotov cocktail, pipe bomb...
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Wanted Waldorf Man Arrested for possession with Intent to Distribute Narcotics

Wanted Waldorf Man Arrested for possession with Intent to Distribute Narcotics

On January 31, 2018 at approximately 10:40 p.m., an officer from the Charles County Sheriff”s Office stopped a vehicle in the 2000 block of St. Thomas Drive in Waldorf for traffic violations. During the stop, the driver gave a false name and the officer detected a strong odor of marijuana. Further investigation revealed the driver...
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Prince Frederick Woman Charged with Neglect of a Minor Again and Again

Prince Frederick Woman Charged with Neglect of a Minor Again and Again

On January 18, 2018, at approximately 10: 50 p.m., Troopers Warrick and Davis from the Maryland State Police Prince Frederick Barrack responded to Clay Hammond Road, in Prince Frederick, for a reported overdose. Upon our arrival, they made contact with a juvenile who had consumed a large amount of prescription medication prior to their...
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Maryland State Police Reminds Motorists To Drive Sober Or Get Pulled Over This Super Bowl Weekend

Maryland State Police Reminds Motorists To Drive Sober Or Get Pulled Over This Super Bowl Weekend

With the Super Bowl just a few days away, the Maryland State Police will be focusing on statewide impaired driving enforcement efforts during the weekend and would like to remind motorists to drive sober or get pulled over. Enforcement this weekend will be bolstered by impaired driving saturation patrol funds from the Maryland Department...
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Wanted Accokeek Man Arrested in Prince Frederick on Drug Charges

Wanted Accokeek Man Arrested in Prince Frederick on Drug Charges

On January 22, 2018, Deputy R. Evans of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop in the area of Sixes Road and Grays Road, Prince Frederick. Deputy Evans approached the vehicle and made contact with the driver, Richard Cortez Kidwell, 21, of Accokeek, after running his information, Deputy Evans approached the vehicle,...
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Prince Frederick Men Caught Stealing Car Tire by Off Duty State Trooper

Prince Frederick Men Caught Stealing Car Tire by Off Duty State Trooper

On Thursday, January 22, 2018 at approximately 7:45 pm, Trooper First Class Robinson from the Maryland State Police Prince Frederick Barrack, responded to the 3700 block of Thunder Hill Drive in Prince Frederick for a reported theft. James F. Clowers, 22 and Timothy E. Garner, 22, both of Prince Frederick, were observed removing a...
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Police Investigating Bullet Hole in Waldorf Residence

Police Investigating Bullet Hole in Waldorf Residence

On January 27, 2018 at approximately 1:00 p.m., officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 2800 block of Hackney Lane in Waldorf for the report of what appeared to be a bullet hole in the bathroom wall of the residence. Upon arrival, officers confirmed the homeowner’s suspicion and recovered a bullet...
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Heroin and Opioid Overdose Awareness Signs Installed in Calvert County

Heroin and Opioid Overdose Awareness Signs Installed in Calvert County

The Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse, Inc. (CAASA) in partnership with local law enforcement, Calvert County Government, Calvert Health Department, Calvert Opioid Intervention Team, Twin Beach Opioid Abuse Awareness Committee, and local fire and rescue squads installed three (3) heroin/opioid awareness signs. The signs are located at the Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department, North...
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California Man Wanted by the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office for Escape

California Man Wanted by the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office for Escape

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Michael Issiah Harrison, 31, of California, is asked to contact Det. Hulse of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office at (301) 475-4200 extension *1996 or by email at [email protected]. Citizens may remain anonymous and contact Crime Solvers at (301) 475-3333, or text a tip to “TIP239” plus their...
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50-Year-Old Huntingtown Killed in Motor Vehicle Accident After Deer Runs into Road

50-Year-Old Huntingtown Killed in Motor Vehicle Accident After Deer Runs into Road

The Prince George’s County Police Department Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal crash in Upper Marlboro Tuesday morning. The victim is 50-year-old David Diamond of Carroll Road in Huntingtown. On January 30th, at approximately 5:40 am, patrol officers were called to the 2900 block of Ritchie Marlboro Road for the report...
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North Beach Woman Overdoses on Heroin, Charged with Neglect of Minor After Seven-Year-Old Son Discovers Her Passed Out in Bathroom

North Beach Woman Overdoses on Heroin, Charged with Neglect of Minor After Seven-Year-Old Son Discovers Her Passed Out in Bathroom

On December 23, 2017 at approximately 5:45 p.m., Deputy Buckler of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 4007 3rd St, North Beach, MD for the report of an unconscious person at a residence. Buckler arrived on the scene and was greeted by a 7-year-old boy who said his mom, Heatherlaura Louise Marenco, 41 of...
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23 Year-Old Mechanicsville Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Rape of 12-Year-Old Girl

23 Year-Old Mechanicsville Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Rape of 12-Year-Old Girl

UPDATE 1/31/2018: On Tuesday, January 30, 2018, Anton Cortez Queen, 23, of Mechanicsville, was sentenced in Circuit Court by Judge David W. Densford to 20 years in prison, with 10 years suspended. Queen will also have five years of supervised probation upon release. Queen was originally charged with three counts of rape and sex abuse of a...
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Waldorf Man Arrested for Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana

Waldorf Man Arrested for Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana

On January 29, 2018, at approximately 11:00 p.m., an officer from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office was conducting a patrol check at a convenience store on St. Ignatius Drive in Waldorf when he observed two subjects loitering at the corner of the building. The subjects left the area abruptly, after which another officer responded...
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WANTED – Calvert County Sheriff’s Office 1/31/2018

WANTED – Calvert County Sheriff’s Office 1/31/2018

The following persons are wanted by the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Warrant Unit is responsible for the service of criminal and child support warrants as well as criminal summonses issued by the courts. They are also responsible for coordinating extraditions of suspects out of state. If you have information...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Arrests – 1/30/2018

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Arrests – 1/30/2018

The following is a sample of recent St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office arrests and investigations Assault- On January 25, 2018, DFC. Schultz responded to the 21000 block of Great Mills Road, in Lexington Park, for a reported assault.  Upon arrival contact was made with the victim who advised the suspect Joseph Xavier Young, age...
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Driver Attempts to Flee Maryland State Police, Catches Four Charges Instead

Driver Attempts to Flee Maryland State Police, Catches Four Charges Instead

On January 2, 2018 at approximately 10:40 p.m., Trooper C. Ruth of the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack was operating an unmarked Maryland State Police vehicle in the area of southbound Route 245 at Mount Pleasant Road in Hollywood. While at this location, Ruth observed a vehicle traveling southbound on Route 245, approaching from...
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Mother Accused of Pulling a Knife on Child After Beating her with a Spatula, Belt, Extension Cord, Broom and Fists

Mother Accused of Pulling a Knife on Child After Beating her with a Spatula, Belt, Extension Cord, Broom and Fists

On Thursday, January 25, 2018 at approximately 5:15 p.m., officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to Krefeld Lane in Waldorf for the report of an assault in progress. Upon arrival, officers located the 12-year-old victim who had injuries consistent with being struck by several different objects, including a belt and an electrical...
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