16 Candidates Graduate from the Southern Maryland Criminal Justice Academy Corrections Entrance Level Training Program The Charles County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce the Southern Maryland Criminal Justice Academy (SMCJA) celebrated the graduation of 16 correctional officers – nine from the Charles County Detention Center – from the Corrections Entrance Level Training Program (CELTP), Session 70, at a ceremony [...]

On November 8 at 1:30 p.m., officers responded to the area of O’Donnell Place in Waldorf for the report of possible drug activity. Upon making contact with the subjects, officers observed a gun on one of the individuals and recovered a loaded firearm. Drugs and drug paraphernalia were also recovered. Joshua Mykele Claiborne, 22, of no fixed address, was arrested [...]

On November 9 at 3:49 p.m., officers responded to the 3500 block of Malcolm Road in Brandywine for the report of a person with a gunshot wound. When officers arrived, they located an adult male with a gunshot wound. He was flown to a hospital where he was treated for injuries that do not appear to be life threatening. At [...]

On November 4 at 1:37 p.m., officers responded to the 6000 block of New Forest Court in Waldorf for the report of suspects attempting to break into cars. When officers arrived, they observed a Hyundai Elantra which had been reported stolen. Officers attempted to stop the vehicle but the driver fled, striking an officer’s car. No one was injured. The [...]

On November 9 at 9:45 p.m., officers assigned to the Neighborhood Enforcement Team were conducting patrols in the area of Strauss Avenue and Blair Road when they initiated a traffic stop. The driver did not possess a driver’s license. Further investigation revealed two of the occupants in the car were in possession of loaded firearms. One occupant, Isaiah Jordan, 21, [...]

On November 7 at 9 a.m., two students at St. Charles High School entered a classroom and assaulted another student. The students were separated and there were no reported injuries. A school resource officer has initiated an investigation and the students face disciplinary actions from the Charles County Public Schools. Anyone with information is asked to call Cpl. Thompson at [...]

On November 8 at 10:30 a.m., a student at Milton Somers Middle School assaulted another student. A school nurse treated both students. One of the involved students was taken to a hospital by their parents. A school resource officer has initiated an investigation and charges are pending. The students face disciplinary actions from the Charles County Public Schools. Anyone with [...]

On November 7 at 8:53 a.m., school administrators at Henry Lackey High School were made aware of a student who was reportedly in possession of a handgun. The student was contacted and the investigation revealed a handgun in their vehicle, which was in the parking lot of the school. The handgun, determined to be a “ghost gun” is an unregulated, [...]

On November 7 at 12:45 p.m., a student at Indian Head Elementary School was found to be in possession of a knife, which was recovered. The student indicated they brought the knife to school to show to classmates. Parents and guardians are urged to talk with their students about the dangers of bringing weapons or items that could be construed [...]

On November 7 at 1:45 p.m., a juvenile at Stethem Educational Center was found to be in possession of a vape pen containing possible THC. The student was charged on a civil citation and released to a guardian. Parents and guardians are urged to talk with their students about the dangers of consuming unknown substances, which could be laced with [...]