Quishara Williams, Author at Charles County Sheriff's Office

COMMUNITY LEADER AND LIFELONG LEARNER: Charles County Sheriff Troy D. Berry graduates Summa Cum Laude from the University of Maryland Global Campus

[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 [...]

Quishara Williams2025-05-20T17:11:44-04:00May 20, 2025|Press Releases|

Student in possession of cocaine at Thomas Stone High School

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 [...]

Quishara Williams2025-05-05T17:20:32-04:00May 5, 2025|Press Releases|

Student in possession of knife at Thomas Stone High School

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 [...]

Quishara Williams2025-04-25T15:26:50-04:00April 25, 2025|Press Releases|

Student in possession of loaded handgun, drugs at Westlake High School

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 [...]

Quishara Williams2025-04-24T16:29:16-04:00April 24, 2025|Press Releases|

Student in possession knife at Thomas Stone High School

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. [...]

Quishara Williams2025-04-24T16:21:53-04:00April 24, 2025|Press Releases|

Student in possession of multiple vaping devices at Lackey High School

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 [...]

Quishara Williams2025-03-10T12:13:17-04:00March 10, 2025|Press Releases|

Students in possession of THC vaping device at John Hanson Middle School

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 [...]

Quishara Williams2025-03-10T11:53:38-04:00March 10, 2025|Press Releases|

Student in possession of cannabis at Westlake High School

On March 7, an odor of cannabis was detected coming from a locker. An administrative search of the locker resulted in the discovery of a bookbag containing cannabis. The bookbag belonged to a 14-year-old student who was charged on a juvenile civil citation. The student will also face discipline in accordance with the Charles County Public Schools Code of Student [...]

Quishara Williams2025-03-10T11:31:35-04:00March 10, 2025|Press Releases|

Student in possession of THC vaping device at La Plata High School

On January 30 at 12:05 p.m. a Youth Engagement Advocate at La Plata High School observed a student use a vaping device in a student restroom. The advocate recovered the vape, which tested positive for THC. The student will be charged with possession of cannabis on a juvenile civil citation and face disciplinary action in accordance with the Charles County [...]

Quishara Williams2025-01-30T16:35:44-05:00January 30, 2025|Press Releases|

Assault at St. Charles High School

On January 29 at 12:22 p.m. a student at St. Charles High School approached two students in the hallway and began assaulting both students, causing a physical altercation to begin. A staff member attempted to intervene and was inadvertently struck by one of the students causing the staff member to fall to the floor. Two of the students were treated [...]

Quishara Williams2025-01-29T16:57:47-05:00January 29, 2025|Press Releases|

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