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Lackey High School Resource Officer Investigating Multiple Fights and Assaults

Lackey High School Resource Officer Investigating Multiple Fights and Assaults

On Monday, February 27, 2023, at 12:43 p.m., numerous students at Henry E. Lackey High School became involved in separate altercations during class change. The school resource officer and additional officers responded and the situation was de-escalated and the students were separated. Some of the students had minor injuries sustained during the altercation and...
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Anne Arundel County Animal Care & Control in Millersville Waiving Dog Adoption Fees Due to Shelter Being at Capacity

Anne Arundel County Animal Care & Control in Millersville Waiving Dog Adoption Fees Due to Shelter Being at Capacity

You do NOT have to be an Anne Arundel County resident — or even a Maryland resident — to adopt. Anne Arundel County Animal Care & Control (AACACC) in Millersville is waiving its adoption fees for all its available dogs, effective immediately, because it has reached the limit of its ability to house and...
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Man Arrested After Shooting At Woman Deliberately Ramming Parked Vehicles

Man Arrested After Shooting At Woman Deliberately Ramming Parked Vehicles

On February 25, 2023, at approximately 11:00 a.m., officers responded for a report of a shooting that just occurred in the 3300 block of Riva Road in Davidsonville. During their investigation, officers learned that a 71-year-old female intentionally drove onto the victim’s property and struck two parked vehicles. The victim stated that he exited...
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Woman Arrested for Assault and Arson After Setting House on Fire, Released 3 Days After Arrest

Woman Arrested for Assault and Arson After Setting House on Fire, Released 3 Days After Arrest

The Office of the Sheriff’s Warrant/Fugitive Division reported the arrest of Rhonda Mitchell, on February 3, 2023, on a warrant for First Degree Arson obtained by Bowie Police Department on January 23, 2022. According to the warrant, on November 17, 2022, police responded to a call for a fire started at a residence in...
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Maryland State Police Arrest Anne Arundel County Man On Child Pornography Charges

Maryland State Police Arrest Anne Arundel County Man On Child Pornography Charges

Troopers arrested an Anne Arundel County man on Friday after a Maryland State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Investigation developed evidence of possession of child pornography. The suspect is identified as Richard Ray Brewer, 58, of Pasadena, Maryland. Brewer is charged with 11 counts of possession of child pornography and one count...
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Lady Luck Gives Upper Marlboro Man a $50,000 Surprise

Lady Luck Gives Upper Marlboro Man a $50,000 Surprise

Upper Marlboro man joins Lottery’s 50-year roster of winners A Maryland Lottery player who loves the Pick 3/4/5 games found himself in the Lottery’s Winner’s Circle room on Feb. 27, pleased to join the growing roster of big winners claiming prizes during the Lottery’s 50th anniversary year. The Upper Marlboro resident won $50,000 on...
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Sheriff’s Office Investigating Multiple Fights and Assaults at Henry E. Lackey High School

Sheriff’s Office Investigating Multiple Fights and Assaults at Henry E. Lackey High School

On February 27, 2023, at 12:43 p.m., numerous students at Henry E. Lackey High School became involved in separate altercations during class change. The Charles County Sheriff’s Office school resource officer and additional officers responded and the situation was de-escalated and the students were separated. Some of the students had minor injuries sustained during...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Whereabouts of Wayne Joseph Brooks of Leonardtown

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Whereabouts of Wayne Joseph Brooks of Leonardtown

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of Wayne Joseph Brooks, age 30 of Leonardtown, on a warrant for Violation of Probation for Stalking, Harassment and Violation of a Protective Order. Anyone with information about Brooks’ whereabouts is asked to call the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office at 301-475-8008. Citizens may...
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Police Recover Knife from 14-Year-Old Benjamin Stoddert Middle School Student

Police Recover Knife from 14-Year-Old Benjamin Stoddert Middle School Student

On February 24 at 10 a.m., a Benjamin Stoddert Middle School teacher was made aware of a student using a vaping device in the school’s bathroom. Two vaping devices along with a knife were recovered and a school resource officer has initiated an investigation. The student, who is 14 years old, was charged on...
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Waldorf Man Arrested for Disorderly Conduct After Walking His Dog with Loaded Shotgun

Waldorf Man Arrested for Disorderly Conduct After Walking His Dog with Loaded Shotgun

Over the course of several weeks, CCSO received a number of citizens’ complaints about a suspicious man in the area of Holly Station in Waldorf. The man was stopping and staring at residents while walking his dog to the point it made them uncomfortable. When officers arrived they made contact with the man and...
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Matthew Henson Middle School Student Transported to Hospital After Possible Overdose

Matthew Henson Middle School Student Transported to Hospital After Possible Overdose

On February 24, a student at Matthew Henson Middle School was taken to the school nurse after complaining of chest pain. The school administrators and the School Resource Officer were notified, and the student was transported by ambulance to a hospital for treatment. The student remains hospitalized. Initial investigation revealed that the student ingested...
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Community Shred & Medication Take Back Day on Saturday, April 8, 2023

Community Shred & Medication Take Back Day on Saturday, April 8, 2023

Do you have paper documents with personal information that you’d like to purge? Or do you have unused, unwanted, or expired medications in your cabinets? Dispose of them safely at the Community Shred & Medication Take Back Day! This event will be held on Saturday, April 8, 2023, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.,...
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After Years of Coverage Issues, Verizon Installs New Antenna at Leonardtown Fairgrounds

After Years of Coverage Issues, Verizon Installs New Antenna at Leonardtown Fairgrounds

Ever notice the bad cell phone reception near the Leonardtown High School and St Mary’s County Fairgrounds? After years of bad coverage and reception, this past week Verizon installed new antennae on the cell tower currently located at the St Mary’s County Fair grounds in Leonardtown. This upgrade was due to a special agreement...
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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office 2022 Awards and Recognition Ceremony

Calvert County Sheriff’s Office 2022 Awards and Recognition Ceremony

The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office held its 2022 Awards and Recognition Ceremony last evening to honor and recognize the hard work and dedication of its deputies, correctional deputies, and civilian staff. A total of 57 honorees from the Sheriff’s Office and Detention Center were recognized for their outstanding efforts and contributions in making Calvert...
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APPREHENDED: St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Lusby Woman for Escape

APPREHENDED: St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Lusby Woman for Escape

UPDADE 2/24/2023: Stahl has been apprehended and is being held on a no-bond status. Stahl was sentenced to 180 days in jail for theft $100 to under $1,500.00. The entire sentence was suspended down to 10 days. Stahl was issued bench warrants for Failure to Appear on 7/22/2022, 9/8/2022, and 12/06/2022. Stahl failed to...
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NSF Dahlgren Noise Alert for Monday, February 27, 2023 Due to Detonation

NSF Dahlgren Noise Alert for Monday, February 27, 2023 Due to Detonation

Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Detachment Dahlgren will execute a detonation on Mon, Feb 27 between 10 – 11 a.m. that may produce very loud noise in communities surrounding Naval Support Facility (NSF) Dahlgren. This is a controlled detonation that is part of a routine disposal program. For questions or more info, contact the Naval...
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Police Investigating Fatal Crash Involving Dump Truck on Route 2 in Anne Arundel County

Police Investigating Fatal Crash Involving Dump Truck on Route 2 in Anne Arundel County

On Thursday, February 23, 2023, at 3:59 p.m., Southern District officers responded to Solomons Island Road at Birdsville Road for a crash involving multiple vehicles. The investigation revealed that a 2023 Kenworth W900 dump truck was traveling northbound on Solomons Island Road, approaching Birdsville Road. A 2001 Dodge Dakota pick-up truck was traveling eastbound...
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Detectives Release Photos of Fraud Suspect Who Attempted to Steal $130,000 from Bank

Detectives Release Photos of Fraud Suspect Who Attempted to Steal $130,000 from Bank

The Financial Crimes Unit is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the man who tried to steal approximately $130,000 from an account at a Fort Washington bank. The preliminary investigation revealed the suspect went to the bank in the 10000 block of Indian Head Highway on November 22, 2022. Once he reached a teller,...
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Waldorf Couple Takes Home $34,683 FAST PLAY Win!

Waldorf Couple Takes Home $34,683 FAST PLAY Win!

A $34,683 FAST PLAY win will help the “Power Couple” from White Plains pay off their food truck. A White Plains husband-and-wife team of Lottery players decided to try their luck recently with FAST PLAY progressive jackpot games. Last week, they were focused on the growing jackpot in the Gold Fish® game and the...
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Cornhole Tournament, Silent Auction, and More to Benefit Southern Maryland Firefighter Steven King

Cornhole Tournament, Silent Auction, and More to Benefit Southern Maryland Firefighter Steven King

Steven King is a volunteer firefighter with the Second District Volunteer Fire Department & Rescue Squad in St. Mary’s County, MD. Steven has been a volunteer for over 20 years with departments in Southern Maryland. Steven has been diagnosed with Colon Cancer and is currently in the care of Hospice. Steven’s family is hosting...
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Charles County Sheriff’s Office 2022 Torch Run Fundraiser Raises Over $111,000

Charles County Sheriff’s Office 2022 Torch Run Fundraiser Raises Over $111,000

That’s a wrap on our 2022 Torch Run fundraising! The final total raised in t-shirt and hat sales for 2022 by Charles County was over $111,000‼️ Sheriff Troy Berry, Community Organizer Gus Proctor, and the men and women of the Charles County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank YOU, Charles County, for your AMAZING...
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Hughesville Man Arrested After Police Recover Loaded Handgun During Traffic Stop

Hughesville Man Arrested After Police Recover Loaded Handgun During Traffic Stop

On February 22, 2023, at 2:34 p.m., officers with the Neighborhood Enforcement Team conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of St. Thomas Drive and St. Charles Parkway in Waldorf. Officers detected the odor of marijuana, and further investigation revealed there was marijuana inside the vehicle as well as a loaded...
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UPDATE: Victim Succumbed to Injuries, Police Arrest 70-Year-Old Man After He Shoots Roommate

UPDATE: Victim Succumbed to Injuries, Police Arrest 70-Year-Old Man After He Shoots Roommate

UPDATE: 2-24-2023 – The victim in this case, identified as 48-year-old Sharod Moore of Brooklyn, succumbed to his injuries on February 23, 2023. This case is now being investigated as a homicide. 2/22/2023: On February 22, 2023, at approximately 2:30 p.m., officers responded for a report of a shooting that just occurred in the unit...
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Suspended Prince George’s County Police Department Officer Indicted for Misconduct in Office

Suspended Prince George’s County Police Department Officer Indicted for Misconduct in Office

A grand jury today indicted a suspended Prince George’s County Corporal Anthony Brooke on a misdemeanor charge of misconduct in office. The charge stems from a February 2021 stop on a vehicle in Capital Heights. Corporal Brooke is indicted for the allegation of assaulting the driver during the arrest. After reviewing body camera footage...
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Charles County Patrol OfficersLocate Gun During Suspicious Vehicle Investigation

Charles County Patrol OfficersLocate Gun During Suspicious Vehicle Investigation

On February 19, 2023, an officer responded to the Marshall Hall Boat Ramp in Bryans Road for the report of a suspicious vehicle. Upon making contact with the driver, the officer detected the odor of marijuana. Further investigation revealed that the driver was in possession of marijuana and a loaded handgun. The driver, Josue...
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