On August 3 at 1:34 p.m., patrol officers responded to a business in the 3300 block of Western Parkway in Waldorf for the report of a shoplifting in progress. Loss prevention employees observed two females and a male enter the store, grab two carts and reusable shopping bags, and walk around the store placing various items inside the bags; the [...]
On July 5, officers were alerted to a victim who arrived at a hospital for treatment of a gunshot wound. The victim told officers he was shot while meeting with a person on Sharpersville Road in Waldorf to purchase AirPods. The victim further indicated that during the transaction, the suspect produced a firearm, and a struggle ensued during which the [...]
On July 18 at 10:45 p.m., a patrol officer was in the area of Golden Eagle Place in Waldorf when he was alerted to an assault in progress nearby. When the officer arrived, he observed a female running away from a male who was in a car. As the officer approached the vehicle, the driver fled at a high rate [...]
On July 22 at 11:20 a.m., a student enrolled in summer school at Westlake High School was observed smoking a vaping device in the classroom, during class. The device tested positive for THC. The student will be charged on a juvenile citation with possession of cannabis. Parents are urged to talk with their students about the serious health-related dangers of [...]
On July 21 at 3:58 a.m., officers responded to the area of Post Office Road near Leonardtown Road for the report of a two-vehicle crash. Preliminary investigation shows that a 2014 Chevrolet Camaro and a 2020 Chevrolet Traverse were both traveling north on Post Office Road approaching Leonardtown Road, when for unknown reasons, the Traverse struck the Camaro from the [...]
On July 10 at 10:15 p.m., officers responded to the 4500 block of Crain Highway in White Plains for the report of a citizen robbery. A preliminary investigation revealed the victim was walking in the area when he was approached by an unknown male who punched him several times in the head and then stole his jacket and cell phone. [...]
On July 9 at 3:20 a.m., officers responded to the 2100 block of Crain Highway in Waldorf for the report of several juveniles walking through an apartment complex parking lot, possibly breaking into cars. When the first officer arrived, he observed the juveniles enter a Hyundai Elantra and begin driving away. Officers initiated a traffic stop, but the driver fled. [...]
On July 7 at 12:27 p.m., patrol officers responded to the 700 block of University Drive in Waldorf for the report of a stabbing. When officers arrived, they located a male with stab wounds to his arm. Officers rendered first aid, and EMS transported the victim to the hospital, where he was treated for injuries that were not life-threatening. A [...]
On July 6 at 11:25 a.m., patrol officers responded to the 9400 block of Marshalls Corner Road in Pomfret for the report of a theft in progress. Witnesses reported that a male was actively stealing property from a home, and they provided a description of the suspect. Officers arrived and located the suspect, who was pushing a bicycle down the [...]
On July 4 at 7:19 a.m., patrol officers responded to a residence in the 9400 block of Super Street in Waldorf after receiving a call for unknown trouble, domestic-related, involving a male suspect and female caller. The female indicated she was hiding from the male who threatened her. As officers responded, police dispatchers obtained the suspect’s name, Kent Leroy Smith, [...]