Members of the CCSO Traffic Operations Unit are investigating a crash that killed a woman. On Thursday, November 24 at 6:30 p.m., the driver of a Chevy Equinox failed to yield the right of way while attempting to make a left turn from westbound Billingsley Road onto southbound St Charles Parkway. Her vehicle was struck by a Mercedes which was [...]
The Charles County Sheriff’s Office will begin operating under its Holiday Safety Plan on Friday, November 25. The mission is to increase patrols in shopping centers and neighborhoods by utilizing officers normally assigned to units outside of patrol operations. “The core of our holiday plan is to see and be seen,” said Sheriff Troy D. Berry. “Increasing the number of [...]
The Charles County Sheriff’s Office is working closely with the Department of Homeland Security Investigations and United States federal prosecutors in reference to the arrest of Alexander C. Sullivan, 37, a Charles County Sheriff’s Officer who was charged on November 21 with possession of child pornography. The arrest is the result of an investigation that was initiated by Charles County [...]
Members of the CCSO Traffic Operations Unit and Patrol Division, along with partnering law enforcement agencies, will be conducting sobriety checkpoints on Wednesday, November 23 at two different locations in Charles County. The operations will take place during the evening hours. Thanksgiving Eve is a busy time nationwide for restaurants and bars. Throughout the remainder of the holiday season, Traffic [...]
HOUSE KEEPER CHARGED WITH THEFT / CCSO SEEKING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The CCSO is seeking additional information relating to multiple thefts in which the suspect, Victoria DeMarr, 52, of Kentucky, stole jewelry while she was employed as a house keeper in the southern Maryland area. The thefts were reported last year and earlier this year, but DeMarr fled to another state [...]
BURGLARY: Sometime during the overnight hours of Nov. 6, unknown suspect(s) broke into an unlocked shed in the 4400 block of Austin Drive in La Plata and stole a pressure washer, a circular saw, and other power tools. Officer R. McMullen is investigating. COMMERCIAL ROBBERY / CRIME SOLVERS OFFERING CASH REWARD: On Nov. 5 at 8:30 p.m., officers responded to [...]
Detectives with the Charles County Sheriff’s Office, Criminal Investigations Division are seeking to identify a suspect wanted in connection with an assault that occurred last month. Charles County Crime Solvers is offering a cash reward of up to $1,000 that leads to an arrest and indictment in this case. On October 8, at about 4:22 p.m., officers responded to the [...]
COMMUNITY NOTIFICATION: On Sunday, November 6 at 4 a.m., all Charles County Sheriff’s Office non-emergency numbers, as well as the Charles County Detention Center main line, will be out of service for approximately one hour for a maintenance update. These numbers include (301) 932-2222, (301) 743-2222, (301) 932-7777, and (301) 932-3100. None of the county’s emergency lines will be affected. [...]
FATAL MOTORCYLE CRASH: On October 30 at 8:30 p.m., officers responded to the 2800 block of Stavors Road in Waldorf for the report of a motorcycle crash. Investigation showed the operator, Teresa Judy Christensen, 49 of Waldorf, lost control of the motorcycle, left the roadway and struck a utility pole. She was flown by Maryland State Police Trooper 2 to a [...]
On October 26 at 8 p.m., officers responded to the 11100 block of Mall Circle for the report of a shooting. A preliminary investigation showed the victim, Reuel Hicks, 18, of Waldorf, was with several friends walking behind a movie theater when he stopped and spoke with the suspect. During their conversation, the suspect suddenly produced a handgun and shot [...]