A Message From Sheriff Troy D. Berry As the Sheriff of Charles County, it is my honor to present the Charles County Sheriff’s Office 2024 Annual Report. This report reflects a year of progress, innovation, and dedication—driven by the tireless efforts of more than 650 sworn and civilian professionals who proudly serve our agency. In the face of a [...]
On June 28 at 11:38 pm, officers responded to 8000 block of Bowie Road in Nanjemoy, MD for the report of a shooting. Officers arrived to find an adult male with gunshot wounds. The male was transported to the hospital with serious injuries. A preliminary investigation revealed the male was unknown by the homeowner and was shot as he approached [...]
Charles County, MD…The Charles County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) is releasing video footage related to an officer-involved shooting that occurred on December 20, 2024, on Tottenham Drive in White Plains. Under Maryland law, investigative authority in these cases rests with the Maryland Office of the Attorney General’s Independent Investigations Division (IID); therefore, the CCSO was not able to release the footage [...]
[LA PLATA, MARYLAND – May 20, 2025] The Charles County Sheriff’s Office is proud to share that Sheriff Troy D. Berry has achieved a significant academic milestone. Sheriff Berry recently graduated from the University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) with a Master’s Degree in Strategic Communications. His dedication to excellence earned him the prestigious distinction of summa cum laude, the [...]
On May 5 at 12:55 p.m., a Youth Engagement Advocate (YEA), while conducting an administrative search, recovered a vaping device and cocaine from an adult student. The student will face disciplinary consequences in accordance with the Charles County Public Schools Code of Student Conduct and will also be charged criminally with possession of cocaine. DATE: May 5, 2025 CONTACT: Diane [...]
On April 25 at 11:40 a.m., a staff member at Thomas Stone High School observed a student in possession of a knife. An administrative search was conducted and the knife was located in the student’s possession. No threats were made and the knife was recovered without incident. The student has been charged on a Juvenile Offense Report and will face [...]
On April 24 at 7:30 a.m. administrators at Westlake High School noticed a strong odor of cannabis on a 17-year-old student’s person. The student became combative and uncooperative with administrators and attempted to flee with a backpack. A school resource officer who had responded to the commotion was able to detain the student, while the student continued to resist the [...]
On April 25 at 12:18 p.m., a Youth Engagement Advocate overheard a Thomas Stone High School student mention having a knife in their possession. The advocate instructed the student to hand over the knife, and the student complied. The student will face discipline in accordance with the Charles County Public Schools Code of Student Conduct, and charges are pending. [...]
On March 7 at Lackey High School, a teacher informed administration that they observed students smoking in the hallway. The students were located, and an administrative search was conducted. One of the students, 15 years of age, was found to have nine vaping devices on their person. Four of the nine devices tested positive for THC. The student was charged [...]
On March 7, a school counselor observed two 13-year-old students sharing a vaping device in a restroom at Hanson Middle School. The device tested positive for THC. The students were issued juvenile civil citations and will face discipline in accordance with the Charles County Public Schools Code of Student Conduct. PFC Hancock is investigating. CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office [...]