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Charles County Sheriff’s Office Detectives Investigating Homicide on Fairchild Court

Charles County Sheriff’s Office Detectives Investigating Homicide on Fairchild Court

On Tuesday, March 5, 2019, at approximately 12:30 a.m., officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 2100 block of Fairchild Court in Waldorf for the report of a shooting. When officers arrived, they found the victim on a bike path located off of Freemantle Court. Walter Eugene Thomas, 18, of Waldorf,...
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23-Year-Old Male Shot in Waldorf, Police Investigating

23-Year-Old Male Shot in Waldorf, Police Investigating

On Sunday, March 3, 2019, at approximately 7:15 p.m., officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of Amber Leaf Place in Waldorf for the report of a shooting. When officers arrived, they found a 23-year-old male with gunshot wounds to the upper body. He was transported to a hospital where...
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Mechanicsville Woman to be Charged with Assault and Animal Cruelty

Mechanicsville Woman to be Charged with Assault and Animal Cruelty

On Friday, February 22, 2019, Deputy Forbes of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to Shannon Court, in Mechanicsville, for the report of an assault. Upon his arrival, he made contact with Michelle Bettine Bowie, 61, of Mechanicsville, who was inside of her residence. She advised while walking her dog she was in...
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Officials Investigating Apparent Suicide at Charles County Detention Center

Officials Investigating Apparent Suicide at Charles County Detention Center

Charles County Sheriff’s detectives are investigating an apparent suicide that occurred on Thursday, February 28, 2019, at the Charles County Detention Center. At approximately 8:28 p.m., corrections officers making routine checks observed a male inmate hanging from a bedsheet in a cell. They immediately entered the single-occupancy cell and began performing life-saving measures; however,...
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Great Mills Man Wanted for Sexual Abuse of a Minor

Great Mills Man Wanted for Sexual Abuse of a Minor

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of Timothy Patrick Hogan, 27 of Great Mills. Hogan is currently wanted for the charge of Sexual Abuse of a Minor. Hogan is 5’7” in height, weighs 165 pounds; he has black hair and green eyes. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Timothy...
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Three Injured in Midday Motor Vehicle Accident in Callaway

Three Injured in Midday Motor Vehicle Accident in Callaway

On Wednesday, February 27, 2019, at approximately 12:10 p.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the area of Piney Point Road and Take It Easy Ranch Road in Callaway, for the motor vehicle accident. Crews arrived on scene to find two vehicles in the roadway with two subjects trapped. No extrication was needed...
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Great Mills Man Caught Drinking in Bar Parking Lot Arrested for Possession of Cocaine

Great Mills Man Caught Drinking in Bar Parking Lot Arrested for Possession of Cocaine

On Monday, February 18, 2019, Cpl. Stone of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office conducted a premise check in the parking lot of Big Dog’s Paradise, located in Mechanicsville. Cpl. Stone located a suspicious vehicle and made contact with the occupants. The passenger later identified as Gregory Troy Taylor, 32 of Great Mills, was...
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Great Mills Woman Arrested for Theft, Disorderly Conduct, Destruction of Property and Resisting Arrest

Great Mills Woman Arrested for Theft, Disorderly Conduct, Destruction of Property and Resisting Arrest

On Sunday, February 17, 2019, Deputy Edwards of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Walmart store located on Miramar Way in California, for the reported customer causing a disturbance. Upon arrival, it was determined Breanna Michelle Randall, 29 of Great Mills, was observed removing items from their packaging and then placing...
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Maryland State Police in Waldorf Arrest Clinton Man for Stolen Pickup Truck

Maryland State Police in Waldorf Arrest Clinton Man for Stolen Pickup Truck

On Wednesday, February 20, 2019, at approximately 10:50 p.m., Sergeant M. Galgan from the Maryland State Police La Plata Barrack observed a white pickup truck with its headlights on, on the property of Truck’n America located in Waldorf. Sergeant Galgan made contact with the driver who was later identified as Quentin Roger Fields, 28,...
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VIDEO: St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is Seeking Public’s Help Identifying Theft Suspect in Leonardtown

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the person pictured. On Sunday, February 24, 2019, at approximately 6:30 a.m., the suspect entered the victim’s unlocked car in the 41800 block of Tomey Court in the Academy Hills neighborhood in Leonardtown. The suspect appears to be wearing leopard-print pajama pants. Anyone...
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Bryantown Man Arrested for Assault After Road Rage Incident in Waldorf

Bryantown Man Arrested for Assault After Road Rage Incident in Waldorf

On Monday, February 25, 2019, at approximately 5:15 a.m., Trooper Foster and Senior Trooper Scarlett from the Maryland State Police La Plata Barrack responded to Maryland Route 5 in the area of Billingsley Road, Waldorf, for a report of a hit and run collision. Upon arrival, Troopers observed a gray Saturn off the roadway...
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Huntingtown Couple Arrested on Multiple Drug Charges

Huntingtown Couple Arrested on Multiple Drug Charges

On Friday, February 15, 2019, at approximately 10:30 p.m., Deputies in Calvert County Sheriff’s Office were contacted by detectives from the Drug Enforcement Unit regarding a target vehicle that had been observed conducting drug sales in Calvert County. Police located the vehicle and conducted a probable cause traffic stop on the vehicle on Kirksville...
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Edgewater Man Arrested on Multiple Drug Charges After Traffic Stop

Edgewater Man Arrested on Multiple Drug Charges After Traffic Stop

On February 11th, 2019 Deputy E. Payne of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop in the area of Dalrymple Road and Ray Road in Sunderland. While speaking with the driver, Mark Scott Hurley, 27, of  Edgewater, DFC V. Evans observed marijuana stems and flakes on the passenger side floorboard. DFC Evans...
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Wanted Lusby Man Found Asleep at the Wheel Arrested for Possession of Crack Cocaine

Wanted Lusby Man Found Asleep at the Wheel Arrested for Possession of Crack Cocaine

On Monday, February 11, 2019, Deputy Bowlan of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to a check welfare in the area of Commanche Road and Alamo Road in Lusby. Deputy Bowlan observed a running vehicle with the occupant asleep in the driver seat with the car in drive and his foot on the brake....
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North Carolina Man Stopped by Maryland Transportation Authority Police Found with Loaded Stolen Handgun

North Carolina Man Stopped by Maryland Transportation Authority Police Found with Loaded Stolen Handgun

On Wednesday, February 13, 2019, at approximately 4:55 p.m., Officer Philius of the Maryland Transportation Authority Police Department was in a marked patrol vehicle, on US Route 301 observing traffic, when they observed the driver of a white Hyundai Sonata following the vehicle closer than reasonable and prudent. The officer initiated a traffic stop...
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Maryland State Police Arrest Prince George’s County Man On Child Pornography Charges

Maryland State Police Arrest Prince George’s County Man On Child Pornography Charges

A Prince George’s County man was arrested and charged early this morning after a Maryland State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force investigation developed evidence supporting charges of distribution and possession of child pornography. The suspect is identified as Vincent Herrara Paris, 23, of Suitland. He is charged with four counts of distribution...
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Police in St. Mary’s County Make Quick Arrest in Armed Robbery of Donut Connection in Lexington Park

Police in St. Mary’s County Make Quick Arrest in Armed Robbery of Donut Connection in Lexington Park

UPDATE: Anthony Martise Barnes, 38 of no fixed address, has been arrested and charged with Armed Robbery, Robbery and Theft: $100-$1,500. Anyone with further information on this case may call Det. Cpl. Hulse. 2/16/2019: On February 16, 2019, deputies of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Donut Connection at 21801 North...
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59-Year-Old Waldorf Man Killed in Motor Vehicle Accident

59-Year-Old Waldorf Man Killed in Motor Vehicle Accident

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit are investigating a fatal collision in Accokeek late Monday night. The victim is 59-year-old Juan Menedez Castillo of Altenburg Court in Waldorf. On Monday, February 18, 2019, at approximately 9:55 p.m., patrol officers were called to the area of Indian Head Highway and...
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MSP Leonardtown Barrack’s Trooper of the Month for January 2019 is TFC Marcus Manning

MSP Leonardtown Barrack’s Trooper of the Month for January 2019 is TFC Marcus Manning

Please join us as we congratulate Trooper First Class Marcus Manning as the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack’s Trooper of the Month for January 2019. Trooper First Class Manning demonstrates a high level of professionalism in his job as a Trooper. He continuously applies himself and is consistently conscientious in the performance of his...
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La Plata Man Arrested After Being Found Drunk and Unconscious at Super Suds

La Plata Man Arrested After Being Found Drunk and Unconscious at Super Suds

On January 23, 2019, at approximately 7:00 pm, Officers from the La Plata Police Department were dispatched for the report of a black adult male who was unconscious and breathing at the La Plata Super Suds located on Crain Highway. When the officer arrived on scene, he observed a male sleeping on a laundry...
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Calvert County Crime Report – 2/15/2019

Calvert County Crime Report – 2/15/2019

The following is a sample of recent arrests, crimes, and investigations handled by the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office. On February 4th, 2019, Deputy Gott conducted a traffic stop in the area of Route 4 and Dowell Road in Lusby. The driver, identified as Ryan Ford Gallagher, 41, nervously handed Deputy Gott an open container...
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Police Investigating Death of Preteen in North Beach

Police Investigating Death of Preteen in North Beach

On Wednesday, February 13, 2019, deputies from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence on Bedford Drive, in North Beach for the report of a shooting. On arrival, deputies found a subject suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was reported to be 11 or 12-years-old. Detectives responded and assumed the investigation. The preliminary...
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25-Year Old Piney Point Man Caught with his Pants Down on Sixth Drunk Driving Arrest in St. Mary’s County in Six Years

25-Year Old Piney Point Man Caught with his Pants Down on Sixth Drunk Driving Arrest in St. Mary’s County in Six Years

On Wednesday, February 6, 2019, Deputy First Class John Davis of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to a domestic disturbance inside a motor vehicle. The officer was informed by the Emergency Communications Center that the vehicle was a gray Toyota Camry with extensive body damage and no rear bumper. Deputy Davis located...
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St. Inigoes Man Arrested Twice in 8 Hours for Drunk Driving

St. Inigoes Man Arrested Twice in 8 Hours for Drunk Driving

On Saturday, February 2, 2019, at approximately 4:00 p.m., Thurman Alexander Harmon, 68 of St. Inigoes, was arrested and charged with Driving Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol, Driving Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol Per Se, and Driving Vehicle While Impaired by Alcohol by Trooper E. Ruggles of the Maryland State...
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Huntingtown Woman Arrested for Arson

Huntingtown Woman Arrested for Arson

Deputy State Fire Marshals have concluded an origin & cause investigation with the arrest of one adult female. The fire, which occurred at 281 Sun Park Lane, Huntingtown, was discovered the morning of February 9, 2019, while a breaking and entering investigation was being conducted by the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office. The fire had...
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