CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 Charles County Sheriff Troy D. Berry and the members of the CCSO Forensic Science Unit are pleased to announce the Agency is now utilizing the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN) – a program managed by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF). The NIBIN program automates [...]
DATE: December 27, 2019 CONTACT: Janelle Love Media Relations Office (301) 609-6538 or (301) 848-4799 Detectives Identify and Arrest Shooting Suspects: Charles County Sheriff’s detectives have identified and arrested three suspects involved in a shooting which took place earlier this year. On September 27 at approximately 12:15 p.m., officers responded to the area of Medinah Street and Mesquite Court [...]
DATE: December 24, 2019 CONTACT: Janelle Love Media Relations Office (301) 609-6538 or (301) 848-4799 Charles County Detention Center Raises Record Donations for Christmas Connection For at least the last ten years, Corrections Officers at the Charles County Detention Center have hosted an annual Toy Drive to benefit the Charles County Children’s Aid Society’s Christmas Connection program. Prior to 2019, [...]
CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 Charles County Sheriff’s detectives are asking for the public’s help in locating a car that was stolen during a kidnapping on December 11. Specifically, investigators are looking into the possibility the vehicle may have been left in a public place such as a commuter bus lot or abandoned in [...]
DATE: December 14, 2019 CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 Brown, Marc Christopher Jr. Detectives Identify and Arrest Suspect in Kidnapping and Robbery Case / Victim’s Car Still Missing: On December 14, Charles County Sheriff’s detectives charged Marc Christopher Brown, Jr., 26, of Waldorf, in connection with the December 11 kidnapping and [...]
DATE: December 13, 2019 CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 Scott, Fred Odell Sr. Detectives Identify and Arrest Homicide Suspect: Charles County Sheriff’s detectives have identified and arrested the suspect in the homicide of John Ercell Staton, 54, of Newburg, who was shot and killed on December 10 in the 100 block [...]
DATE: December 12, 2019 CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 DETECTIVES INVESTIGATING KIDNAPPING AND ROBBERY OF WOMAN / URGENT APPEAL TO LOCATE VICTIM’S STOLEN CAR: On December 12 at 3:37 a.m., officers from the Prince George’s County Police Department responded to the area of Accokeek Road near Gardner Road in Accokeek, MD for the [...]
DATE: December 10, 2019 CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 DETECTIVES INVESTIGATING HOMICIDE: On December 10 at 3:09 p.m., officers responded to the 100 block of Smallwood Village Center in Waldorf for the report of a shooting. A preliminary investigation revealed the suspect and victim were involved in an altercation in the parking lot [...]
CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 MAN CHARGED WITH ASSAULTING A POLICE OFFICER: On December 4 at 12:32 p.m., officers responded to the 800 block of Copley Avenue in Waldorf for the report of a male assaulting several family members. When the first officer arrived, he observed the suspect run toward a pick-up truck that [...]
DATE: December 3, 2019 CONTACT: Janelle Love Media Relations Office 301-609-6538 or 301-848-4799 CCSO Celebrates Annual Retirement and Awards Banquet Officers, Employees, and Community Members Honored for Completion of Service, Excellent Field Work, and Bravery From Left to Right: Sheriff Troy Berry, Assistant Sheriff Mr. Brian Eley, M/Cpl. Judy Thompson, Sgt. Michael Clark, PFC William Dennin, Captain [...]