Traffic Operations Unit Investigating Fatal Crash at Intersection of Acton Lane and Western Parkway

On July 16 at 5:13 p.m., officers responded to the intersection of Acton Lane and Western Parkway in Waldorf for the report of a crash involving a car and a motorcycle. A preliminary investigation revealed a passenger car was making a left turn from westbound Acton Lane onto southbound Western Parkway. A motorcycle, which was traveling eastbound on Acton Lane, [...]

2022-07-18T11:25:11-04:00July 18, 2022|Press Releases|

Replica Firearm Recovered from High School Student

Replica Firearm Recovered from High School Student: On July 14, 2022, at approximately 9:40 a.m., a concerned parent contacted Thomas Stone High School stating that she saw a male student with what she believed could be a weapon at the bus stop, and that the student got on the bus. School administration notified officers and the bus driver. Officers responded [...]

2022-07-15T13:55:01-04:00July 15, 2022|Press Releases|

Narcotics Detectives Recover Four “Ghost Guns,” an AR-15 Rifle, 16 Pounds of Marijuana, LSD, and Drug Distribution Paraphernalia

On July 8, as a result of an ongoing investigation into drug distribution allegations, members of the Charles County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Enforcement Section, with assistance from Emergency Services Teams from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office and the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, served a search warrant in the 5400 block of Gallant Green Road in Waldorf. During the search, [...]

2022-07-12T14:29:58-04:00July 12, 2022|Press Releases|

Narcotics Detectives Recover Crack Cocaine, Drug Distribution Materials, and Semi-Automatic Handgun / Suspect Indicted on Drug Distribution Charges

On July 7, members of the Charles County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Enforcement Section, with assistance from the CCSO Emergency Services Team, Special Operations Division, and K9, served a search warrant at a house in the 9500 block of Kline Drive in La Plata. A resident of the home, James Leroy Brown, III, 41, had previously been indicted by a Charles [...]

2022-07-12T14:20:54-04:00July 12, 2022|Press Releases|

Officers Apprehend Woman with Multiple Arrest Warrants

On June 28, at 8 p.m., officers responded to a neighborhood in the 2600 block of Poplar Court in Waldorf for the report of an domestic dispute. While in route, officers learned a woman involved in the dispute had three open warrants for failing to appear in court on first-degree assault, second-degree assault and child neglect charges. Upon arrival, the [...]

2022-07-07T09:49:03-04:00July 7, 2022|Press Releases|

Traffic Operations Unit Investigating Fatal Car Crash on Poorhouse Road

On July 2, at 6:17 p.m., officers responded to the area of Poorhouse Road and Glasgow Lane in Port Tobacco for the report of a single vehicle crash. When officers arrived, they found a vehicle that had crashed into several trees. The driver, John Walter Knott, 52, of Nanjemoy, was pronounced deceased on the scene. A preliminary investigation showed the [...]

2022-07-05T15:53:15-04:00July 5, 2022|Press Releases|

Officers Address Complaints of Off-Road Vehicles Being Operated Recklessly on Roadways/Public Businesses

Officers Address Complaints of Off-Road Vehicles Being Operated Recklessly on Roadways/Public Businesses: In response to numerous citizen complaints regarding off-road vehicles (ATVs & dirt bikes) operating recklessly in the roadways, the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Unit conducted a special enforcement effort on June 29 in Waldorf. Officers were made aware that off-road vehicles were being operated recklessly in the [...]

2022-06-30T13:48:46-04:00June 30, 2022|Press Releases|

Officers Investigating Home Burglary and Vandalism

Officers Investigating Home Burglary and Vandalism: On June 27 at approximately 1:31 p.m., officers responded to the 10900 block of Sam’s Place in Waldorf for the report of a burglary. Upon arrival, officers learned that the victim returned home to find his residence had been broken in to and vandalized. Walls, furniture, cabinets, fixtures, and personal items were destroyed and [...]

2022-06-29T11:11:48-04:00June 29, 2022|Press Releases|
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