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School Resource Officer Investigating Overdose at Educational Center

On February 16 at 11:55 a.m., a 14-year-old student at Stethem Educational Center notified a school nurse that they were ill after consuming several edibles containing what they believed to be marijuana. The student was transported by ambulance to a nearby hospital. As administrators and the school resource officer investigated further, they learned of another student who also consumed the [...]

2023-02-16T16:45:22-05:00February 16, 2023|Press Releases|

Officers Recover Drugs and Loaded Firearm during Traffic Stop

On February 15 at 1:52 a.m., a patrol officer initiated a traffic stop in the area of Route 301 and Gillespie Circle in Waldorf. Upon approaching the car, the officer detected the odor of burnt marijuana. Further investigation revealed multiple baggies containing marijuana weighing approximately 55 grams and a loaded firearm inside the vehicle. Jerome Kenneth Claiborne, 23 and Kermyra [...]

2023-02-16T15:04:32-05:00February 16, 2023|Press Releases|

School Resource Officer Investigating Assault at High School

On February 14 at 9 a.m., administrators at Westlake High School were alerted of a fight in a classroom. Staff responded to the classroom, but the suspects had fled. A school resource officer was notified about the altercation on February 15 and initiated an investigation. During the investigation, it was determined that three students entered a classroom to assault another [...]

2023-02-15T16:31:18-05:00February 15, 2023|Press Releases|

Student in Possession of over 10 Grams of Suspected Marijuana on School Grounds

On February 15 at 1:40 p.m., school administrators at Westlake High School recovered marijuana paraphernalia from two students outside of the school, but on school grounds. Upon further investigation, administrators determined another student, age 16, was distributing marijuana on school grounds. That student was located and found to be in possession of over 10 grams of marijuana. A school resource [...]

2023-02-15T16:24:20-05:00February 15, 2023|Press Releases|

Pepper Spray Recovered from Student at General Smallwood Middle School

On February 15 at 10:40 a.m., school administrators at General Smallwood Middle School called a school resource officer for assistance with a disorderly student who was reported to be in possession of pepper spray. After the situation was deescalated and upon further investigation, administrators recovered pepper spray from the student. The student did not display the spray or threaten anyone. [...]

2023-02-15T16:12:46-05:00February 15, 2023|Press Releases|

Detectives Identify and Arrest Suspect in Triple Shooting / Double Murder Case on Shelton Court

On February 14, detectives assigned to the Agency’s Criminal Investigations Division arrested Jayden Kevin Craig, 19, of Indian Head, in connection with the triple shooting on Shelton Court which left two men dead and another man injured. Through investigation, Craig was identified as the suspect and detectives obtained an arrest warrant. Craig was arrested without incident in Pomfret, MD. Craig [...]

2023-02-15T14:31:36-05:00February 15, 2023|Press Releases|

Patrol Officers Recover Drugs and Loaded Firearm during Traffic Stop

On February 13 at 2:50 p.m., officers were conducting a traffic assignment from the Maryland Highway Safety Office Distracted Driving Grant when they initiated a traffic stop in the area of Smallwood Drive and Barrington Drive. Upon approaching the car, the officer observed drug paraphernalia and detected the odor of marijuana. Further investigation led to the recovery of a large [...]

2023-02-14T16:15:43-05:00February 14, 2023|Press Releases|

Detectives Pursue Leads in Triple Shooting that Left Two People Deceased / Crime Solvers Offering Cash Reward

On February 13 at 1:53 p.m., officers responded to the area of Shelton Court in Indian Head for the report of shots fired. Witnesses reported someone had been shot and fled in a vehicle. A lookout for the vehicle was broadcast and officers observed the vehicle several miles away on Route 210 and Laurel Drive in Bryans Road, MD. Officers [...]

2023-02-14T11:19:36-05:00February 14, 2023|Press Releases|

Warning Signs of Teen Dating Violence

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Sadly, relationship abuse is all too common even amongst our youth. According to the National Domestic Violence Hotline, “1 in 3 U.S. teens will experience physical, sexual, or emotional abuse from someone they’re in a relationship with before they become adults.”  Teen dating violence can include physical violence, sexual violence, psychological aggression, stalking, [...]

2023-02-10T14:21:43-05:00February 10, 2023|The Sheriff's APB|

Suspected Marijuana Recovered from Student at Middle School

On February 9 at 11 a.m., a school administrator at Piccowaxen Middle School was made aware of a student possibly in possession of marijuana. Further investigation revealed the student was in possession of a plastic bag containing less than 10 grams of marijuana, a vape pen, and cartridges with possible marijuana residue, which was found in the student’s locker. In [...]

2023-02-10T12:12:32-05:00February 10, 2023|Press Releases|
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