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19-Year-Old Arrested After Firing Handgun During Armed Robbery of Gun Store

19-Year-Old Arrested After Firing Handgun During Armed Robbery of Gun Store

On April 28, 2025, at approximately 11:40 a.m., officers responded to a reported armed robbery at South County Sportsmen, located at 5643 Southern Maryland Boulevard in Lothian. Upon arrival, officers learned that the suspect entered the business, browsed for some time, then displayed a handgun and demanded that the clerk open a display case...
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Pursuit of Justice: Charles County Sheriff’s Office Cold Case Murder File of Antonio Lamount Harper Jr, age 20

Pursuit of Justice: Charles County Sheriff’s Office Cold Case Murder File of Antonio Lamount Harper Jr, age 20

On May 1, 2018 at 10pm, officers responded to the 2200 block of Stream Vista Place in Waldorf for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located Antonio Lamount Harper Jr, a 20-year old resident of Waldorf. Harper was suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced deceased on scene. A preliminary investigation...
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Police Recover Marijuana, Handgun and Ammunition from Westlake High School Student

Police Recover Marijuana, Handgun and Ammunition from Westlake High School Student

Charles County Public Schools Released the following information on Thursday, April 24th, 2025. “This morning, Westlake High School administrators observed a student smelling strongly of marijuana upon arrival to school. Administrators investigated and found the student had marijuana, paraphernalia, a handgun and ammunition. The items were confiscated, and police are conducting an investigation. Westlake...
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Maryland State Police Encouraging Citizens to Dispose of Unwanted Medications During National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 26, 2025

Maryland State Police Encouraging Citizens to Dispose of Unwanted Medications During National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 26, 2025

The Maryland State Police, in collaboration with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and allied law enforcement agencies across the country, are asking residents to dispose of unneeded prescription medications during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, taking place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 26, 2025. The biannual program allows people to safely dispose of...
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La Plata Police Department Conducting Sobriety Checkpoint on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in La Plata

La Plata Police Department Conducting Sobriety Checkpoint on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in La Plata

The La Plata Police Department will be conducting a multi-agency Sobriety Checkpoint on Thursday, April 24, 2025, in La Plata. This initiative is made possible, in part, by grant funding from the Maryland Highway Safety Office. On average there are approximately 7,800 impaired (alcohol and/or drugs) driving crashes statewide, resulting in approximately 4,025 injuries...
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Message from Sheriff Troy D. Berry Regarding Investigation of K9 Deployment Incident

Message from Sheriff Troy D. Berry Regarding Investigation of K9 Deployment Incident

The Charles County Sheriff’s Office released the following message on April 18th, 2025, from Sheriff Troy D. Berry Regarding Investigation of K9 Deployment Incident. “I want to make our community aware of an incident that is being investigated. Yesterday, we became aware of a case that occurred earlier in the week involving the arrest...
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Police Investigating Burglaries to Pharmacy, Other Commerical Businesses in Mechanicsville

Police Investigating Burglaries to Pharmacy, Other Commerical Businesses in Mechanicsville

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a series of commercial burglaries in the 29000 block Three Notch Road in Mechanicsville. Early Thursday morning, deputies responded to a report of a burglary at the New Market Pharmacy located at 29015 Three Notch Road and upon arrival, discovered that two additional businesses in the...
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One in Custody After High Speed Chase Involving Stolen Vehicle in Calvert County

One in Custody After High Speed Chase Involving Stolen Vehicle in Calvert County

On Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at approximately 8:41 a.m., a deputy performed a traffic stop on a Ford F-450 truck bearing Maryland registration plates of 6CL7359, in the area of Route 4 and Town Center Boulevard in Dunkirk. The driver initially complied before fleeing the scene northbound on Route 4 into Prince George’s County....
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UPDATE: Police Investigating Man Shot Multiple Times in Waldorf, Police Investigating

UPDATE: Police Investigating Man Shot Multiple Times in Waldorf, Police Investigating

UPDATE 4/15/2025: On Monday, April 14 2025, shortly after 4 p.m., officers responded to the 3000 block of October Place in Waldorf for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male with multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a hospital office where he is being treated for serious injuries....
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Four Teens Aged 13 to 17, Charged and Released After Assault and Robbery, Police Seeking Suspects Who Fled in Stolen Vehicle

Four Teens Aged 13 to 17, Charged and Released After Assault and Robbery, Police Seeking Suspects Who Fled in Stolen Vehicle

On Sunday, April 13, 2025, at approximately 5:00 p.m., patrol officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a large fight involving juveniles in the area of 3515 Promenade Place in Waldorf. Upon arrival, officers located a juvenile victim suffering from a broken nose who reported being assaulted by multiple...
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Anne Arundel County Sex Offender Sentenced to 35 Years for Sexually Exploiting Minor,

Anne Arundel County Sex Offender Sentenced to 35 Years for Sexually Exploiting Minor,

U.S. District Judge Richard D. Bennett sentenced Gary Hammond Jackson, III, 33, of Pasadena, Maryland, to 35 years in federal prison, followed by a lifetime of supervised release, for the sexual exploitation of a minor and the commission of a felony involving a minor by a registered sex offender. Kelly O. Hayes, U.S. Attorney...
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24-Year-Old PG County Woman Sentenced to 9 Years for Large Check Fraud Scheme Involving Over 900 Victims

24-Year-Old PG County Woman Sentenced to 9 Years for Large Check Fraud Scheme Involving Over 900 Victims

U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis sentenced Tianna Cosby, aka “Mendoza,” 24, of Prince George’s County, Maryland, to 114 months in federal prison. In October 2024, Cosby pled guilty to conspiracy to commit mail and bank fraud and aggravated identity theft. Kelly O. Hayes, U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland, announced the sentencing with Postal...
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Virginia Man Faces Attempted Murder Charges After Reported Road Rage Arrest in Prince George’s County

Virginia Man Faces Attempted Murder Charges After Reported Road Rage Arrest in Prince George’s County

A Virginia man faces attempted murder charges after his arrest following a reported road rage incident in Prince George’s County. The accused is identified as Marco Williams, 46, of Alexandria, Virginia. Williams is charged with attempted first-degree murder, felony assault, firearms offenses, and additional crimes. Williams was arrested on April 9th, 2025, in Fairfax...
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Police Investigating Gun, Vehicle, Cash and Belongings Stolen After Vehicle Break-Ins in Huntingtown and Dunkirk

Police Investigating Gun, Vehicle, Cash and Belongings Stolen After Vehicle Break-Ins in Huntingtown and Dunkirk

Motor Vehicle Theft: 25-25612 – On March 30, 2025, Sgt. Robshaw responded to the 11700 block of Rivershore Drive in Dunkirk, for a reported motor vehicle theft. The complainant stated that her vehicle had been left unlocked with the keys inside and was stolen from the driveway of her residence sometime between 10:00 p.m....
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Waldorf Man Pleads Guilty to Four Armed Commercial Robberies

Waldorf Man Pleads Guilty to Four Armed Commercial Robberies

Daniel Michael Harris, Sr., 45, of Waldorf, Maryland, pleaded guilty to committing an armed robbery while using, carrying, and brandishing a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence. Kelly O. Hayes, U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland, announced the plea with Special Agent in Charge William J. DelBagno of the...
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Lusby Woman Arrested After Reckless High Speed Chase in Calvert County

Lusby Woman Arrested After Reckless High Speed Chase in Calvert County

Julia Nicole Gallodoro, 29, of Lusby, is facing criminal charges across Calvert and St. Mary’s counties following a high-speed pursuit on March 18, 2025, and multiple prior arrests earlier this year for assault-related incidents. According to the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office, Gallodoro was arrested after leading deputies on a high-speed chase through the Solomons...
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Police Conduct Tobacco Compliance Checks in St. Mary’s County, 18 Businesses Pass and Four Fail

Police Conduct Tobacco Compliance Checks in St. Mary’s County, 18 Businesses Pass and Four Fail

On March 27, 2025, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Alcohol Enforcement Unit conducted a series of tobacco compliance checks across the county. The covert operation utilized a 19-year-old confidential informant (CI) from the Sheriff’s Office to assess businesses’ adherence to tobacco sales laws. The CI, dressed in athletic attire, attempted to purchase tobacco...
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UPDATE: Waldorf Woman Sentenced to 15 Years for First-Degree Child Abuse, After Forcefully Throwing 7-Year-Old Child Onto Ground

UPDATE: Waldorf Woman Sentenced to 15 Years for First-Degree Child Abuse, After Forcefully Throwing 7-Year-Old Child Onto Ground

UPDATE 4/02/2025: State’s Attorney for Charles County, announced that on Thursday, March 27, 2025, Charles County Circuit Court Judge West sentenced Renee Daytona Roberts, age 45, to 15 years in prison for First-Degree Child Abuse: Severe Injury. Roberts will be on supervised probation for five years upon release. On March 13, 2025, Roberts pled...
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Police Investigating Burglary to Cyreene Pharmacy in Leonardtown

Police Investigating Burglary to Cyreene Pharmacy in Leonardtown

On Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at 2:55 a.m., police responded to the Cyreene Pharmacy located at 25805 Point Lookout Road in Leonardtown, for the reported burglary in progress. Deputies arrived at the business at approximately 3 a.m. and discovered that the power to the building had been switched off at a breaker box. Upon...
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Police Arrest 17-Year-Old and Recover Stolen Vehicle in Waldorf

Police Arrest 17-Year-Old and Recover Stolen Vehicle in Waldorf

On Friday, March 21, 2025, at 1:34 p.m., patrol officers initiated a traffic stop in the area of Western Parkway near Acton Lane in Waldorf on a vehicle that had been reported stolen. The driver refused to pull over and fled from officers where they later struck a curb in the area of Crain...
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Maryland Sergeant Makes Quick Arrest After Witnessing 16-Year-Old Fatally Shoot Victim

Maryland Sergeant Makes Quick Arrest After Witnessing 16-Year-Old Fatally Shoot Victim

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit charged a teenage suspect in connection with a fatal shooting on Tuesday night. The suspect, a 16-year-old male from Laurel, is charged with the murder of 39-year-old Leo Addison of Largo. The suspect is charged as an adult. On March 25, 2025, at approximately 10:30 pm,...
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Charles County Police Quickly Arrest PG County Teen in Stolen Hyundai After Slow Speed Chase

Charles County Police Quickly Arrest PG County Teen in Stolen Hyundai After Slow Speed Chase

On Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 3:25 a.m., patrol officers were responding to the area of Wedgewood Place in Waldorf for the report of an iPhone notification of a crash. As officers approached the scene, an officer noticed a silver Hyundai with front end damage and the driver wearing a ski mask. When the...
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Jury Finds PG County Man Guilty of Felony Strangulation of His Partner

Jury Finds PG County Man Guilty of Felony Strangulation of His Partner

Desmond Fletcher, 37, of Capitol Heights, Maryland, has been found guilty by a jury of one count of felony strangulation and two counts of misdemeanor assault for charges that took place in southeast Washington, D.C., on September 4, 2023, announced U.S. Attorney Edward R. Martin, Jr. and Chief Pamela Smith of the Metropolitan Police...
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Pursuit of Justice – Cold Case Files: Detectives Seek Public’s Help in Identifying Serial Sex Offender

Pursuit of Justice – Cold Case Files: Detectives Seek Public’s Help in Identifying Serial Sex Offender

Charles County Sheriff’s detectives and Forensic Science personnel are seeking to identify a serial sex offender. Here are the facts of the cases: Between November 1996 and August 2003, an unidentified male targeted women in Prince George’s County and Washington, DC by offering them a ride under false pretenses. Once inside his vehicle, the...
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Captain Matthew Norris Named Acting Chief of La Plata Police Department

Captain Matthew Norris Named Acting Chief of La Plata Police Department

La Plata Police Department Captain Matthew Norris has been named Acting Chief of Police by Mayor/CEO Jeannine James. Acting Chief Norris joined LPPD in June 2009. During his tenure with the LPPD, he has served in patrol and in the Investigative Division assigned to the Charles County Drug Task Force. His role prior to...
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