Monthly Archives: January 2019

St. Mary’s County Couple Welcomes First Baby of 2019

St. Mary’s County Couple Welcomes First Baby of 2019

New Year’s Day brought one more reason for Rachel and John “Jay” Howson IV to celebrate: their second child, John “Jack” Yates Howson V, was born at 7:55 a.m. January 1, 2019, at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital. Rachel wasn’t due until Jan. 3, but woke up around 5 a.m. feeling uncomfortable, and shortly thereafter her water...
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14 year-old Student Charged With Making Threats Against Multiple Prince George’s County Schools

14 year-old Student Charged With Making Threats Against Multiple Prince George’s County Schools

Detectives with the Prince George’s County Police Homeland Security Division have identified and located a 14 year-old female student who confessed to writing a series of emailed threats targeting two local high schools and a middle school. Her identity is being withheld because she is a juvenile.   Late this afternoon, our detectives charged...
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The Charles County Sheriff’s Office Takes a Look Back at 2018

The Charles County Sheriff’s Office Takes a Look Back at 2018

The holiday season often marks a time of reflection of the past year, and law enforcement is no different. As 2018, the 360th anniversary year for the CCSO, has come to a close, Sheriff Troy Berry and the Charles County Sheriff’s Office look back on the events of the last 12 months. For 2018,...
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Claims of Sexual Assaults in Great Mills Leads to Charges for Prince Frederick Man

Claims of Sexual Assaults in Great Mills Leads to Charges for Prince Frederick Man

On Wednesday September 19, 2018 Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Department were conducting a foot patrol at Foxchase Apartments when approached by the female victim say that she wanted to report a crime. The victim told police that over the past year she had been sexually assaulted by Nathan Williams, 51, of...
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Tall Timbers Man Wanted by St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office

Tall Timbers Man Wanted by St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of Eric Vincent Moore, 37 of Tall Timbers. Moore absconded from a court approved program on December 27, 2018. Moore was incarcerated on the charges of Assault Second Degree, and Unlawful Taking of a Motor Vehicle; he is currently wanted for the charge of...
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Ridge Woman Arrested for Shoplifting at Walmart in California

Ridge Woman Arrested for Shoplifting at Walmart in California

On Monday December 24,2018 Deputy First Class Steinbach was working his secondary employment assignment at the California Walmart when he was alerted by an employee of a shoplifter. Evelyn Dean, 47 of Ridge, was seen trying to conceal merchandise inside a backpack that she had taken from the store. Dean had removed the tags...
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Motorized Scooter Crashes in Car in Lexington Park

Motorized Scooter Crashes in Car in Lexington Park

On Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at approximately 3:20 p.m., police fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of North Essex Drive and Saratoga Drive, in Lexington Park, for the reported motor vehicle accident involving a scooter. Crews arrived on scene to find a single vehicle had been struck by a scooter. The operator...
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Hit and Run in Clements Under Investigation

Hit and Run in Clements Under Investigation

On Tuesday, January 1, 2019 at approximately 10:00 p.m., police responded to the area of Colton Point Road, and Oakley Road for a motor vehicle accident. Police arrived on scene to find a single vehicle, a Chevrolet pick-up truck had struck a guardrail and the driver had fled the scene after being picked up...
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No Injuries Reported After Cement Truck Overturns in Charles County

No Injuries Reported After Cement Truck Overturns in Charles County

On Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at approximately 10:25 a.m., police fire and rescue personnel responded to Billingsley Road and St. Patricks Drive, in Waldorf, for the reported motor vehicle accident involving hazardous materials. Crews arrived on scene to find a single cement truck overturned with the single occupant out of the vehicle and uninjured....
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Another Reminder of the Importance of Motorists Adhering to the State’s “Move Over” Law

Another Reminder of the Importance of Motorists Adhering to the State’s “Move Over” Law

A crash this morning in Montgomery County highlights the importance of motorists adhering to the state’s “Move Over” law. On Wednesday, January 2, 2019, at approximately 6:15 a.m., troopers from the Maryland State Police Rockville Barrack stopped a suspected impaired driver on Interstate 270 North prior to Shady Grove Road. Four troopers were on the...
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Foot Pursuit in Lexington Park Results in Handgun Violation and Warrant Arrest for Fugitive

Foot Pursuit in Lexington Park Results in Handgun Violation and Warrant Arrest for Fugitive

On Friday, December 28, 2018, Trooper T. Howard from the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack attempted a traffic stop in the area of Pacific Drive,  in Lexington Park, when the suspect crashed the vehicle and fled on foot. After a brief foot pursuit the operator was apprehended. A strong odor of marijuana was emitting...
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Carol Lynn Cogar, 63

Carol Lynn Cogar, 63

Carol Lynn Cogar, 63, of Hollywood passed away on December 27, 2018. Carol was born to the late Richard Charles Miller and Norma Jeanette Miller in Allentown Pennsylvania on February 19, 1955. Carol spent her early years traveling from Base to Base with her family as a “Military Brat”. She would eventually come to...
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Lexington Park Drug Dealer Arrested After Running and Hiding From Police

Lexington Park Drug Dealer Arrested After Running and Hiding From Police

On Thursday December 20, 2018, at approximately 9:20 a.m., Troopers from the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack attempted to initiate a traffic stop on a green Honda Accord in the area of Westbury Blvd on Pegg Road, in Lexington Park. The driver, later identified as De Aundre Tyrique Keys, 21 of Lexington Park, stopped...
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One Person Transported to Trauma Center After Striking Tree in Leonardtown

One Person Transported to Trauma Center After Striking Tree in Leonardtown

On Tuesday, January 1, 2019 at approximately 12:40 a.m., police fire and rescue personnel responded to Sunnyside Road, and Bacon Road in Loveville, for the reported motor vehicle accident. Crews arrived on scene to find a single vehicle off the roadway and into a tree, with the vehicles engine compartment on fire. The single...
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