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Detectives charge suspect in attempted murder case, two stolen firearms recovered, and additional people with active warrants arrested

On August 22, detectives assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division, along with the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force, located a suspect wanted in connection with an attempted murder case on October Place. The circumstances of the case are as follows: On April 14, 2025, an adult male was shot multiple times in the chest while on October Place. He was [...]

2025-08-26T17:23:52-04:00August 26, 2025|Press Releases|

Patrol officers apprehend two suspects in robbery case in Bannister Circle

On August 25, at approximately 7:20 p.m., patrol officers responded to a report of an armed robbery in the area of Bannister Circle and Hamilton Place. The initial investigation revealed the victim was selling cannabis when the suspects approached, produced a firearm, and stole the cannabis. The suspects also forced the victim to transfer money via a mobile payment app [...]

2025-08-26T17:14:02-04:00August 26, 2025|Press Releases|

Patrol officers apprehend two suspects in a retail theft case and recover stolen items

On August 20, at approximately 10:59 a.m., patrol officers responded to a grocery store located on King Street in Waldorf for the report of a theft in progress. Store security reported that two suspects had stolen a shopping cart filled with laundry detergent, cleaning supplies, personal care products, steaks, and other items valued at $1,200. When officers arrived, they observed [...]

2025-08-22T13:41:28-04:00August 22, 2025|Press Releases|

Neighborhood Enforcement Team arrests two men in connection with drug trafficking outside businesses

Beginning in June 2025, officers assigned to the Neighborhood Enforcement Team initiated an investigation after receiving numerous complaints about drug trafficking near a group of shops in the 300 block of Smallwood Drive in Waldorf. During the initial investigation, one of the suspects was identified as Diontay Hattix, age 39, of Waldorf. On August 13, officers observed Hattix and another [...]

2025-08-19T13:15:01-04:00August 19, 2025|Press Releases|

Detectives identify and arrest suspect in aggravated assault/ road rage incident

Detectives assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division have identified and charged a suspect in a road rage incident. The incident occurred on July 10, 2025, when the victim was stopped at a red light at the intersection of Billingsley Road and Middletown Road. The driver of a motorcycle drove past him and fired several rounds from a firearm, shattering the [...]

2025-08-15T15:39:14-04:00August 15, 2025|Press Releases|

Patrol officers apprehend serial shoplifters and recover stolen items valued at over $4,000

On August 3 at 1:34 p.m., patrol officers responded to a business in the 3300 block of Western Parkway in Waldorf for the report of a shoplifting in progress. Loss prevention employees observed two females and a male enter the store, grab two carts and reusable shopping bags, and walk around the store placing various items inside the bags; the [...]

2025-08-13T17:09:10-04:00August 13, 2025|Press Releases|

Juvenile charged with aggravated assault and robbery from July shooting

On July 5, officers were alerted to a victim who arrived at a hospital for treatment of a gunshot wound. The victim told officers he was shot while meeting with a person on Sharpersville Road in Waldorf to purchase AirPods. The victim further indicated that during the transaction, the suspect produced a firearm, and a struggle ensued during which the [...]

2025-08-13T13:35:08-04:00August 13, 2025|Press Releases|

Student enrolled in summer school in possession of a vaping device that tested positive for THC

On July 22 at 11:20 a.m., a student enrolled in summer school at Westlake High School was observed smoking a vaping device in the classroom, during class. The device tested positive for THC. The student will be charged on a juvenile citation with possession of cannabis. Parents are urged to talk with their students about the serious health-related dangers of [...]

2025-07-23T15:36:03-04:00July 23, 2025|Press Releases|

Traffic Operations Unit investigating fatal crash on Post Office Road

On July 21 at 3:58 a.m., officers responded to the area of Post Office Road near Leonardtown Road for the report of a two-vehicle crash. Preliminary investigation shows that a 2014 Chevrolet Camaro and a 2020 Chevrolet Traverse were both traveling north on Post Office Road approaching Leonardtown Road, when for unknown reasons, the Traverse struck the Camaro from the [...]

2025-07-23T15:34:38-04:00July 23, 2025|Press Releases|
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