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Piney Point Man Arrested for Assault in Family Argument

Piney Point Man Arrested for Assault in Family Argument

On Tuesday, May 9, 2017, Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 16000 block of Sayre Point Lane in Piney Point, for a reported assault. The investigation revealed the suspect and a family member became engaged in a verbal fight. Another family member attempted to intervene in an attempt to...
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California Couple Arrested for Shoplifting at Walmart with Children

California Couple Arrested for Shoplifting at Walmart with Children

On Monday, May 8, 2017, Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Walmart in California, for a reported theft in progress. Prior to deputies arrival, the two suspects fled the store.  Loss prevention personnel followed the suspects and provided location updates to the responding units. Deputies located and detained both suspects...
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Lexington Park Man Arrested for Violation of a Protective Order

Lexington Park Man Arrested for Violation of a Protective Order

Violation of a Protective Order – On Sunday, April 30, 2017, Deputy A. Budd of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence in the 22000 block of Upland Dr., Bushwood, for an alleged violation of a protective order. The investigation revealed Robert Lee Jupiter III, 34 of Lexington Park, contacted the...
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Former PG County Police Officer Sentenced to Life plus 50 Years for Murder

Former PG County Police Officer Sentenced to Life plus 50 Years for Murder

On Tuesday, May 9, 2017, visiting Prince George’s County Circuit Court Judge Erik H. Nyce sentenced Richard Travess Conway, 28 of Waldorf, to an overall sentence of Life plus 50 years in prison for the murder of Robert Mange, conspiring and attempting to murder Krystal Mange, and the reckless endangerment of 4 others. Conway,...
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Pet Cat Shot in La Plata – Crime Solvers Offering Cash Reward

Pet Cat Shot in La Plata – Crime Solvers Offering Cash Reward

On Tuesday, May 2, 2017  between 8:30 and 9:00 p.m., a pet cat was found injured in the 5200 block of Colebrook Street in La Plata. The owner originally thought the cat, Maximus, had been struck by a car, but doctors at the emergency animal clinic discovered the cat had been shot with a...
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UPDATE: Suspicious Activity Reported Near Greenview Knolls Elementary School

UPDATE: Suspicious Activity Reported Near Greenview Knolls Elementary School

UPDATE 5/9/2017 @ 7:00 P.M.: The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office takes every report seriously. The sheriff’s office is actively investigating a complaint of an individual (no further description) operating an alleged purple van approaching a child in the Greenview Knolls neighborhood located on Military Lane in Great Mills. Last week, an advisory message...
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Naked Lexington Park Woman Arrested at St. Mary’s Square

Naked Lexington Park Woman Arrested at St. Mary’s Square

On Saturday, April 29, 2017, Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to St. Mary’s Square, on Great Mills Road, in Lexington Park, for a female subject exposing her naked body inside of a vehicle. Upon arrival, Corporal T. Snyder observed Deborah Ann Barnaby, 51 of Lexington Park, sitting in the passenger seat...
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Waldorf Man Arrested After Continuing to Violate Protective Orders

Waldorf Man Arrested After Continuing to Violate Protective Orders

On Tuesday, May 2, 2017, Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 40000 block of Breton View Dr. Leonardtown, for the report a male suspect observed climbing onto the rear deck of a residence and then entering the residence. The investigation revealed the suspect, identified as Steven Wayne Sams, 37...
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Waldorf Grandmother Sentenced to Life Without Parole For Murder

Waldorf Grandmother Sentenced to Life Without Parole For Murder

On Monday, May 8, 2017, visiting Prince George’s County Circuit Court Judge Steven I. Platt sentenced Caroline Marie Conway, 53 of Waldorf, to Life without the possibility of Parole plus 60 years for the First Degree Murder of Robert Mange, Conspiracy to Commit First Degree Murder of Robert Mange, Unlawful Use of a Firearm...
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Second Business Closed Due to Illegal Nightclub Operations

Second Business Closed Due to Illegal Nightclub Operations

Investigators from the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office have concluded another lengthy investigation into the unpermitted use of a nightclub establishment in Waldorf. Invictus Cigars, located at 2894 Old Washington Road, has been operating in violation of the Life Safety and Fire Code. The owner, identified as Malcolm L. Hill (42), has been charged...
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Name Released in Early Morning Fatal Motor Vehicle Accident in St. Mary’s County

Name Released in Early Morning Fatal Motor Vehicle Accident in St. Mary’s County

UPDATE 5/8/2017 @ 1:45 p.m.: On Sunday, May 7, 2017 at approximately 1:40 a.m., Troopers from the Leonardtown Barrack responded to the area of Maryland Route 4, north of Fairgrounds Road, in Leonardtown, for a reported serious motor vehicle collision. The investigation revealed, the operator, Lewis Small, 28, was operating a 2012 BMW northbound...
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UPDATE: Hollywood Man Released from Jail After Driving While Impaired by Drugs Again and Again

UPDATE: Hollywood Man Released from Jail After Driving While Impaired by Drugs Again and Again

UPDATE 5/8/2017: On Tuesday, May 2, 2017,  Richard Casey Quade, 28, of Hollywood, was arrested and charged with failure to control vehicle speed on the highway to avoid a collision, negligent driving, driving (attempting to drive) vehicle while impaired by a controlled dangerous substance, reckless driving and violating drivers license restriction. Quade was released on May...
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Pennsylvania Woman Arrested After Leaving Her Handgun in IHOP Restaurant Booth

Pennsylvania Woman Arrested After Leaving Her Handgun in IHOP Restaurant Booth

On Sunday, April 30, 2017, Deputy First Class R. Steinbach responded to the IHOP restaurant in Lexington Park, for the report of a found handgun. The investigation revealed the suspect Kathy Marie Holliday, 37 of York, Pa, was the owner of the found handgun and was registered through Pennsylvania to carry the firearm concealed....
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Salisbury Man Pulls out a set of Nunchucks on Sheriff’s Deputy at Butler’s Bar

Salisbury Man Pulls out a set of Nunchucks on Sheriff’s Deputy at Butler’s Bar

On Sunday, April 30, 2017, Sargent K. Moritz of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office was conducting a premise check at Butler’s Place in Lexington Park, when he observed two male subjects engaged in a verbal dispute in the parking lot. The dispute quickly escalated before Sgt. Moritz could intervene, with Daniel Sylvester Young,...
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Mechanicsville Man Arrested for Burglary and Assault

Mechanicsville Man Arrested for Burglary and Assault

On Wednesday, April 19, 2017, Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office for the report of an alleged Assault. Upon arrival, Deputy J. Davis met with the victim who advised the suspect identified as Christopher Allen Williams, 27 of Mechanicsville, unlawfully entered a residence located...
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Stolen Shotgun Recovered During Eviction in Foxchase

Stolen Shotgun Recovered During Eviction in Foxchase

On Wednesday, April 19, 2017, Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office were effectuating an eviction in the 45000 block of Foxchase Drive, in Lexington Park, when a 12 gauge shotgun was located inside the residence.  A serial number check was conducted and found the shotgun to be listed as stolen from Arkansas....
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Clinton Man Arrested for Possession of Cocaine

Clinton Man Arrested for Possession of Cocaine

On Tuesday, May 02, 2017, at approximately 5:00 a.m., Trooper First Class K. Burroughs stopped a black Infiniti exceeding the posted speed limit of 45 miles per hour on northbound Route 301 south of Substation Road, in Waldorf. Contact was made with the driver who was identified as Sean George Joseph Garcia, 20 of...
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State Police in Charles County Make Arrest and Recover Stolen Vehicle

State Police in Charles County Make Arrest and Recover Stolen Vehicle

On Tuesday, May 2, 2017,  at approximately 5:45 p.m., Trooper First Class Hooten from the Maryland State Police La Plata Barrack conducted a traffic stop on Route 925, south of VFW Road, in Waldorf, on a 2008 Mercedes, operated by Rodney Benedict Evans, 48 of Upper Marlboro, for not being restrained by a seat belt....
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Suspicious Incidents in the Wildewood Area

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Suspicious Incidents in the Wildewood Area

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office working in partnership with the St. Mary’s County Public Schools is actively investigating several citizen reports of a woman in a van or SUV approaching children in an attempt to lure them into her vehicle possibly. The woman is suspected of approaching children while they are waiting at...
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Nightclub in Charles County Shut Down, Owner Charged

Nightclub in Charles County Shut Down, Owner Charged

Investigators from the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office charged a local business owner for operating a nightclub with live entertainment without the proper Use and Occupancy approvals. The business, known as Waldorf Cultural Center, is located at 109 Post Office Road in Waldorf of Charles County. The business owner, identified as Alicha Perkins (47)...
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Help Identify Theft Suspect who Stole Woman’s Purse in California

Help Identify Theft Suspect who Stole Woman’s Purse in California

On Saturday, April 29, 2017 at approximately 9:15 a.m, a tall black male (seen in the video) stole a purse containing a very large sum of cash. The victim was at the Cheseldine Car Wash, at 22667 Mercedes Drive, in California, when the suspect stole a purse containing $5,000 cash from the front seat of...
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Police in Charles County Seeking Public’s Help Identifying Vandalism Suspects

Police in Charles County Seeking Public’s Help Identifying Vandalism Suspects

On Sunday, April 30, 2017, between 1:30 a.m. – 5:00 a.m., unknown suspect(s) broke out windows to several cars in the Highgrove and Kingsview neighborhoods, in Charles County. Nothing was reported stolen. A home surveillance camera showed two subjects who may be connected to the vandalism. Anyone with information is asked to call Officer...
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Police Investigating Shooting in Lexington Park

Police Investigating Shooting in Lexington Park

On Wednesday, May 3, 2017, at approximately 2:40 a.m., St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to Suburban Drive in Lexington Park for a report of a shooting. Deputies and Maryland State Troopers arrived on scene and made contact with a 25-year-old St. Inigoes man suffering from injuries. The victim claimed to have been...
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Former Pastor from St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church Pleads Guilty to Federal Bank Fraud Charges

Former Pastor from St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church Pleads Guilty to Federal Bank Fraud Charges

On Monday, May 1, 2017, John S. Mattingly, age 71, of Charlotte Hall, Maryland, pleaded guilty to bank fraud in connection with a scheme to steal funds from St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, while he was the pastor. The guilty plea was announced by Acting United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Stephen...
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Lexington Park Man Arrested for Knife Assault on Roommate

Lexington Park Man Arrested for Knife Assault on Roommate

On Thursday, April 20, 2017, Deputies from St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 48000 block of Park Pines Rd., Lexington Park, for a reported disturbance. Upon arrival, Sgt. K. Moritz met with the victim who advised, Adam Silcott Roberts, 24 of Lexington Park, and the victim share an apartment. There was an...
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