Law Enforcement

Speed Camera Locations for Charles County 9/24/2018 to 9/28/2018

Speed Camera Locations for Charles County 9/24/2018 to 9/28/2018

During the week of September 24, to September 28 2018, automated speed enforcement cameras will be activated in the following school zones: Leonardtown Rd. at Thomas Stone High School Marshall Corner Rd. at James Craik Elementary School Berry Rd. at Jenifer Elementary Piney Church Rd. at St. Charles High School Cameras are activated Monday through...
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UPDATE: Injured Retired St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Still Needs Your Help

UPDATE: Injured Retired St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Still Needs Your Help

Tim was involved in an unfortunate cycling accident that left him severely injured.  As a result, he was flown to Baltimore Shock Trauma Center /  intensive Care Unit in Baltimore for emergency treatment. 
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UPDATE: Alcohol and Speed Suspected Factors in Motorcycle Crash That Killed 28-Year-Old Hughesville Man

UPDATE: Alcohol and Speed Suspected Factors in Motorcycle Crash That Killed 28-Year-Old Hughesville Man

UPDATE 9/23/2018@ 2:00 p.m.: On September 23, 2018, at approximately 1:45 a.m. deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 28000 block of Point Lookout Road in the area of Loveville Road, in Loveville, for the reported motor vehicle collision. Upon arrival deputies located a single motorcycle involved in the collision with...
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La Plata Man Sentenced to 12 Years for Vicious Assault on Ex-Girlfriend

La Plata Man Sentenced to 12 Years for Vicious Assault on Ex-Girlfriend

On Thursday, September 20, 2018, Charles County Circuit Court Judge Amy J. Bragunier sentenced William Alphonso Clark, Jr., 30 of La Plata, to 12 years in prison and 10 years suspended time for First-Degree Assault and Third-Degree Burglary. On June 7, 2018, Clark entered a guilty plea to the above charges in Charles County...
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Sheriff’s Office Investigating Attempted Burglary at Village Liquors in Chaptico

Sheriff’s Office Investigating Attempted Burglary at Village Liquors in Chaptico

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information on an attempted burglary.  On August 22, 2018, three suspects attempted to break into Village Liquors located on Budds Creek Road in Chaptico, Maryland. The three suspects were last seen leaving the area in a light colored Honda Accord.  Two of the suspects are white...
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Lexington Park Man Arrested for Rape at Three Oaks Center

Lexington Park Man Arrested for Rape at Three Oaks Center

On Wednesday, September 19, 2018, police and emergency medical services responded to the area of  Tulagi Place, and Coral Drive, for the reported injuries after an assault. Police arrived on scene and made contact with a 29-year old female and her sister, who had called 911 after finding a male nude, inappropriately touching the...
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UPDATE: Police in Charles County Investigating Body Found by Middle School Students

UPDATE: Police in Charles County Investigating Body Found by Middle School Students

UPDATE 9/21/2018 @11:20 P.M.: On September 21, 2018, at 7:47 a.m., officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to a wooded area in the 2000 block of St. Thomas Drive in Waldorf for the report of a subject not breathing. Upon arrival, officers located the person, a male, and determined that he was deceased....
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Two Teens Charged as Adults in Armed Robbery and Beating of Fast Food Delivery Man in Waldorf

Two Teens Charged as Adults in Armed Robbery and Beating of Fast Food Delivery Man in Waldorf

Charles County Sheriff’s detectives have identified and arrested two suspects in connection with the assault and armed robbery of a food delivery man. On September 18, 2018 at approximately 6:40 p.m., the victim, a delivery man for a fast food restaurant made a delivery to an address in the 2600 block of Hamilton Place...
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State Officials Hear Benefits of Pretrial Services

State Officials Hear Benefits of Pretrial Services

Rather than sitting in jail awaiting a day in court, a qualified offender has the opportunity to obtain medical or addiction services and can still work to provide for their family through the Pretrial Services offered at the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center. Following a visit by criminal justice officials from Armenia...
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WANTED by the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office – Chester Termain Jones

WANTED by the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office – Chester Termain Jones

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of Chester Termain Jones, wanted for violating the terms of Pretrial Release from the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center. Jones is also wanted on a warrant for Second-Degree Escape. Jones is a 39-year-old black male with black hair and brown eyes. Height:...
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UPDATE: 35-Year-Old Newburg Man Killed in Motor Vehicle Accident in Waldorf

UPDATE: 35-Year-Old Newburg Man Killed in Motor Vehicle Accident in Waldorf

UPDATE: On Thursday, September 20, 2018, at approximately 0502 hours, Troopers from the Maryland State Police La Plata Barrack responded for a report of a motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian on southbound Maryland Route 5 south of Renner Road in Waldorf. Due to the circumstances, the Maryland State Police La Plata Barrack requested...
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Two Officers Shot in Prince Georges County

Two Officers Shot in Prince Georges County

On Wednesday, September 19, 2018., at approximately 10:30 p.m., the Prince Georges County Police Department Special Operations Divisions were in the process of executing a search warrant on behalf of the Narcotics Enforcement Division on the 2700 block of Lorring Drive, in a multi-story apartment building. Shortly after knocking on the door and presenting...
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UPDATE: 31-Year-Old Nanjemoy Man Killed in Motor Vehicle Accident in White Plains

UPDATE: 31-Year-Old Nanjemoy Man Killed in Motor Vehicle Accident in White Plains

UPDATE 9/19/2018 @ 10:35 a.m.: On Tuesday, September 18, 2018, at approximately 1846 hours, Troopers from the Maryland State Police La Plata Barrack responded for a report of a motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian on southbound United States Route 301 south of Maryland Route 227 in White Plains. Due to the circumstances, the Maryland...
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Hogan Administration Announces $12 Million in Highway Safety Grants

Hogan Administration Announces $12 Million in Highway Safety Grants

As part of ongoing efforts to prevent traffic crashes and save lives on Maryland roads, Governor Larry Hogan today announced that $12 million in federal highway safety funds will be granted to approximately 90 agencies and organizations across the state with the goal of reducing crashes and related injuries and deaths. “The safety of our...
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Strong Arm Robbery in Waldorf Under Investigation

Strong Arm Robbery in Waldorf Under Investigation

On Tuesday, September 18, 2018, at approximately 6:40 p.m., police responded to the area of 2600 block of Hamilton Place, and Bannister Circle for the reported assault and possible strong arm robbery. Police arrived on scene to find a 41-year-old male subject was assaulted, and robbed for an undisclosed amount of cash. An ambulance...
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State Fire Marshal Investigating Vehicle Fire in Dunkirk

State Fire Marshal Investigating Vehicle Fire in Dunkirk

On Friday, September 14, 2018, at approximately 10:45 p.m., police fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Solomons Island Road, and Ward Road, in Dunkirk, for the reported vehicle fire. A passer-by traveling along Ward Road discovered the vehicle, abandoned and on fire. Crews arrived on scene to find a 2014 Honda Accord...
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39-Year-Old Lusby Woman Killed in Motor Vehicle Accident in Severna Park

39-Year-Old Lusby Woman Killed in Motor Vehicle Accident in Severna Park

On September 15th 2018 at approximately 1:15 a.m officers from the Anne Arundel County Police Department responded to a crash on Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard (MD-648) at Lower Magothy Beach Road in Severna Park. A GMC 2500 Sierra pickup truck driven by Kyle Heck, 32, of, Severna Park, was traveling southbound on Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard...
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Prince George’s County Police Department Investigating Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting in Temple Hills

Prince George’s County Police Department Investigating Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting in Temple Hills

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Internal Affairs Division is investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred in Temple Hills on Monday morning.   The deceased suspect is 23 year old Jose Alvarez of the 3700 block of Del Mar Drive in Woodbridge, Virginia. The preliminary investigation reveals that on September 17, 2018,at 7:21 am, a...
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Chaptico Man Arrested for Distribution of Fentanyl, Heroin and Cocaine

Chaptico Man Arrested for Distribution of Fentanyl, Heroin and Cocaine

In august of 2018 the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office began to investigate Devone Hall, 30, of Chaptico, and his involvement in the distribution of fentanyl, heroin and cocaine. As a result of the investigation, a search and seizure warrant was obtained for Hall’s person. On September 13, 2018, members of the St. Mary’s...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Motor Vehicle Crash Involving Charles County Police Car

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Motor Vehicle Crash Involving Charles County Police Car

On September 16, 2018, at approximately 6:34 a.m. deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to a motor vehicle collision in the 27000 block of Three Notch Road, in Mechanicsville. Upon arrival, a vehicle was located on the shoulder of the road, with the operator still inside. The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s...
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Speed Camera Locations for Charles County 9/17/2018 to 9/21/2018

Speed Camera Locations for Charles County 9/17/2018 to 9/21/2018

During the week of September 10, to September 14 2018, automated speed enforcement cameras will be activated in the following school zones: Leonardtown Rd. at Thomas Stone High School Marshall Corner Rd. at James Craik Elementary School Berry Rd. at Berry Elementary School Piney Church Rd. at St. Charles High School Cameras are activated Monday through...
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Upper Marlboro Man Pleads Guilty to Participating in Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

Upper Marlboro Man Pleads Guilty to Participating in Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

Everette Reel, 46, of Upper Marlboro, pled guilty today to trafficking in crack and cocaine following an investigation into a narcotics conspiracy involving eight individuals in Washington, D.C. and Maryland, announced U.S. Attorney Jessie K. Liu and Nancy McNamara, Assistant Director in Charge of the FBI’s Washington Field Office. Reel pled guilty before the...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public’s Assistance Identifying Robbery Suspect

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public’s Assistance Identifying Robbery Suspect

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the person pictured. On September 11, 2018, the suspect entered the Quik Shop, located in the 21000 block of Great Mills Road in Lexington Park, and pretended to purchase items. Once the register was open, the suspect threw an article of clothing at...
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La Plata Man Sentenced to 25 years for Sexually Abusing Vulnerable Teen

La Plata Man Sentenced to 25 years for Sexually Abusing Vulnerable Teen

Tony Covington, State’s Attorney for Charles County announced that on Wednesday, September 12, 2018, Charles County Circuit Court Judge Amy J. Bragunier sentenced Calvin Julius Burgess, 35, formerly of La Plata, to 25 years for Sex Abuse of a Minor. Covington, commenting on the Court’s sentence said, “The Court’s sentence puts a predator behind...
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UPDATE: Details Released in Dunkirk Fastop Armed Robbery

UPDATE: Details Released in Dunkirk Fastop Armed Robbery

UPDATE 9/13/2018: On Friday, August 31, 2018, at approximately 9:35 p.m., Deputies from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the Fastop Convenience Store, located at on Southern Maryland Blvd, in Dunkirk, for the report of an armed robbery at the establishment. Deputy Flynt located the store clerk who said he was robbed at...
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