Law Enforcement

Missing Person – Calvert County – 81-Year-Old Male Suffers from Dementia

Missing Person – Calvert County – 81-Year-Old Male Suffers from Dementia

Ernest Cleo Tolley is a 81 year old white male who suffers from dementia. Tolley  was last seen on Tuesday, November 6, 2017, at a residence located on Holland Drive, in Huntingtown. He was last seen wearing glasses, brown pants, brown shoes, brown T-shirt with a deer emblem, light blue jacket and possibly wearing...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Arrests and Warrants – 11/7/2017

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Arrests and Warrants – 11/7/2017

The following is a sample of recent St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office arrests and investigations
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Community Work Team Cleans Up in St. Mary’s County

Community Work Team Cleans Up in St. Mary’s County

On October 16, 2017, the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center, (SMCDRC), had their first Community Work Team project. The Community Work Team is a new program where non-violent, sentenced inmates, incarcerated at the SMDRC participate in projects to better the community. This new initiative is also part of an on-going Community “Outside”...
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Stuff the Squad Event Scheduled in Lexington Park

Stuff the Squad Event Scheduled in Lexington Park

On Saturday, November 25, 2017, from 10am to 4pm, the Lexington Park COPs UNIT will host a “STUFF THE SQUAD” food drive at the COP’s office located at 21614 Great Mills Road. The public is invited to help the COPs UNIT load the trunk of a vintage SQUAD CAR! The goal is to stock...
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Press Release: St. Mary’s County Emergency Services Committee

Press Release: St. Mary’s County Emergency Services Committee

The role of the St. Mary’s County Emergency Services Committee in the emergency services system in St. Mary’s County is to act as a conduit between Fire and EMS volunteers and the county government. The following press release is distributed under the authority of Daniel Davis, Chair of the ESC. On November 1, 2017...
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Indian Head Man Arrested on Multiple Gun Charges After Traffic Stop

Indian Head Man Arrested on Multiple Gun Charges After Traffic Stop

On Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at approximately 9:45 p.m., Trooper First Class Jeans from the Maryland State Police La Plata Barrack stopped a white Chevy Camaro on northbound Route 210 at Route 227 in Indian Head, for an equipment violation. The vehicle made a u-turn and continued to drive thru the Burger King parking lot...
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Traffic Stop in Lexington Park Leads to Drug Charges for Two

Traffic Stop in Lexington Park Leads to Drug Charges for Two

On October 4, 2017 at approximately 9:45 a.m., while conducting speed enforcement in the area of MD RT 246 at Pacific Drive, Lexington Park, Trooper First Class B. Ditoto observed a green Isuzu exceeding the speed limit and conducted a traffic stop. TFC Ditoto observed the rear seat passenger acting in a suspicious manner. ...
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Mechanicsville Woman Arrested for DUI After Motor Vehicle Collision in Callaway

Mechanicsville Woman Arrested for DUI After Motor Vehicle Collision in Callaway

On Thursday, September 28, 2017, at approximately 7:00 a.m., Trooper First Class J. Mulhearn from the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack responded to a motor vehicle collision on MD Route 5, north of MD Route 249, in Callaway. Upon arrival TFC Mulhearn made contact with the driver of one of the vehicles, identified as...
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Waldorf Man Indicted by Federal Grand Jury for Production of Child Pornography

Waldorf Man Indicted by Federal Grand Jury for Production of Child Pornography

A federal grand jury returned a ten-count indictment on October 30, 2017, charging the Carlos DeAngelo Bell, 30, of Waldorf, with Sexual Exploitation of Minors for the Purpose of Producing Child Pornography.  The indictment was announced by Acting United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Stephen M. Schenning; Charles County State’s Attorney Anthony...
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Juvenile Arrests for St. Mary’s County – 11/6/2017

Juvenile Arrests for St. Mary’s County – 11/6/2017

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office released the following information regarding Juvenile Arrests. No further information is available at this time.
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Speed Camera Locations for Charles County 11/6/2017 to 11/10/2017

Speed Camera Locations for Charles County 11/6/2017 to 11/10/2017

During the week of November 6, to November 10, 2017, automated speed enforcement cameras will be activated in the following school zones: Indian Head Highway at Smallwood Middle School Berry Road at Jenifer Elementary School Poplar Hill Road at Malcolm Elementary School Piney Church Road at St. Charles High School Cameras are activated Monday through...
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Prince George’s County Police Department Investigates Fatal Crash in Accokeek

Prince George’s County Police Department Investigates Fatal Crash in Accokeek

The Prince George’s County Police Department, Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal crash early in Accokeek. Investigators are trying to identify a male passenger who fled the scene after the crash. He is described as an African American male with dreadlocks, possibly wearing a black jacket. On Friday, November 3, 2017, at...
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Maryland State Police Arrests, Civil Citations and DUI Report for Leonardtown 11/3/2017

Maryland State Police Arrests, Civil Citations and DUI Report for Leonardtown 11/3/2017

Maryland State Police from the Leonardtown Barrack are investigating the following incidents: CDS Possession with Intent to Distribute: On October 4, 2017 at approximately 4:30 p.m. TFC J. Mulhearn responded to Exquisite Court, Lexington Park, for a warrant service.  While attempting to make contact with the subject listed on the warrant, he detected the...
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Altering Urinalysis Test at the Jail Ends in Trip to Hospital for Bushwood Attempted Arsonist

Altering Urinalysis Test at the Jail Ends in Trip to Hospital for Bushwood Attempted Arsonist

On Friday, October 27, 2017, Corporal J. Davis from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center, in Leonardtown for the report of an altered urinalysis test. Danielle Miranda, 33, of Bushwood, is currently on pre-trial release and reports to the center for scheduled urinalysis tests....
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DUI Arrests for Maryland State Police La Plata Barrack – 11/2/2017

DUI Arrests for Maryland State Police La Plata Barrack – 11/2/2017

DUI Arrests for the La Plata Barrack from 10/1/2017 through 11/1/2017
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Leonardtown Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Jail for Shooting at Ex-Girl Friend

Leonardtown Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Jail for Shooting at Ex-Girl Friend

UPDATE: Kyle Shurtleff, 25, of Leonardtown, accepted a plea bargain in July and pleaded guilty to first degree assault, in exchange for five other charges being dropped. On Monday, October 30, 2017, Judge Michael  Stamm sentenced Shurtleff to 20 years in prison, with all but 15 years suspended. Shurtleff will also be on five years of...
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Police Investigating Fatal Collision in Upper Marlboro

Police Investigating Fatal Collision in Upper Marlboro

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a collision in Upper Marlboro that resulted in the death of 73-year-old Isiah Pugh of the 900 block of Forest Drive in Oxon Hill. On October 24, 2017, at about 1:10 pm, patrol officers were called to the 15900 block of Marlboro...
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Thousands of Citations and Multiple Arrests During Ongoing Indian Head Highway Traffic Initiative

Thousands of Citations and Multiple Arrests During Ongoing Indian Head Highway Traffic Initiative

As part of their ongoing efforts to reduce unsafe driving along Indian Head Highway, the Prince George’s County Police Department have partnered with the Maryland State Police to provide enhanced traffic enforcement. This initiative started in early September, 2017. In just 6 weeks, their combined efforts resulted in more than 3,100 traffic citations, along with...
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Police in Charles County Seek Public’s Help in Identifying Theft Suspect

Police in Charles County Seek Public’s Help in Identifying Theft Suspect

On Friday, October 27, 2017, between 8:30-8:55 a.m., a male entered a store in Waldorf, put a red Razor scooter in his cart, and walked out without paying. Anyone with information about the male’s identity is asked to contact PFC A. Coulby via e-mail at [email protected] and refer to IR 17-10215.
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Bel Alton Man Wanted by the Charles County Sheriff’s Office

Bel Alton Man Wanted by the Charles County Sheriff’s Office

Charles County Sheriff’s detectives are seeking the whereabouts of Christopher Jonathan Ansell, 27, of Bel Alton, who has three open warrants relating to burglary and domestic violence. Ansell is 5’7” and weighs approximately 145 pounds. He has black hair, green eyes, and tattoos on both arms. Anyone with information is asked to call (301)...
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St. Mary’s County – Missing Person – Macy Jean Harim

St. Mary’s County – Missing Person – Macy Jean Harim

Macy Jean Harim, age 24, of Park Hall, was reported missing on October 30, 2017. Harim is 5’4 and weighs 190lbs, and has black hair. Harim has medical issues which may require medication. Anyone with information is asked to contact Corporal Reppel at (301) 475-4200 extension *8059, or the Sheriff’s Office at (301) 475-8008....
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UPDATE: St. Mary’s County – Missing Person LOCATED

UPDATE: St. Mary’s County – Missing Person LOCATED

Miranda Joy Shipman, age 15, of Charlotte Hall, was reported missing on October 30, 2017. Shipman is 5’3 and weighs 100 lbs., and was last seen wearing blue jeans/pants and a gray sweater. At this time there are no critical factors known. Anyone with information is asked to contact Cpl. Flerlage at (301) 475-4200...
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Two Women Arrested for Ripping Off Bars and Restaurants in Calvert County

Two Women Arrested for Ripping Off Bars and Restaurants in Calvert County

The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office received numerous calls from local businesses in reference to two women walking out without paying their bill. The two women would enter a local restaurant or bar, order food and drink for several hours.  They would then order take-out food and tell the server they are stepping out to...
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Waldorf Man Arrested for Possession with Intent to Distribute Drugs and Possession of a Firearm

Waldorf Man Arrested for Possession with Intent to Distribute Drugs and Possession of a Firearm

On October 26, 2017, at approximately 5:20 a.m., as a result of an ongoing investigation, members of the Charles County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Enforcement Section, Emergency Services Team, and the ATF served a search and seizure warrant in the 11800 block of Oak Manor Drive in Waldorf. During the search, a loaded .45 caliber...
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Speed Camera Locations for Charles County 10/30/2017 to 11/3/2017

Speed Camera Locations for Charles County 10/30/2017 to 11/3/2017

During the week of October 30, to November 3, 2017, automated speed enforcement cameras will be activated in the following school zones: Indian Head Highway at Smallwood Middle School Berry Road at Jenifer Elementary School Poplar Hill Road at Malcolm Elementary School Piney Church Road at St. Charles High School Cameras are activated Monday through...
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