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On December 22, as part of an ongoing drug distribution investigation, officers assigned to the Narcotics Enforcement Section and the Neighborhood Enforcement Team, with assistance from the CCSO Emergency Services Team, served a search warrant in the 3000 block of Gallery Place in Waldorf. During the search, investigators recovered over $15,000 worth of drugs including five ounces of suspected PCP, [...]

On December 18, at approximately 2:59 a.m., officers responded to the 2600 block of Rooks Head Place in Waldorf for the report of a pedestrian struck by a car. When officers arrived, they located a male lying in the parking lot suffering from multiple injuries. He was flown to a hospital in serious condition. A preliminary investigation revealed the victim [...]

On December 17, at 9:25 p.m., officers responded to the 3000 block of Gallery Place in Waldorf for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male, age 24, with gunshot wounds lying in front of a building. He was conscious and breathing and flown to a hospital with injuries that do not appear to be life [...]

Charles County Sheriff Troy D. Berry and members of the Charles County Sheriff’s Office honored 23 retirees and 27 award recipients at its Annual Retirement and Awards Banquet held recently at the Greater Waldorf Jaycees. Honorees were recognized for their dedicated service, excellent fieldwork, and acts of bravery and heroism. NBC News 4 Anchor and Reporter Joseph Olmo served as [...]

On December 1, at 10:51 p.m., a patrol officer initiated a traffic stop in the 3000 block of Chicamuxen Road in Indian Head. After initially stopping, the driver suddenly accelerated away and fled. After making several turns, the driver eventually turned back onto Chicamuxen Road where officers had deployed stop sticks. After striking the stop sticks, the vehicle became disabled [...]

On December 2, at approximately 7:06 a.m., a crossing guard was directing traffic near the entrance of La Plata High School when she directed a vehicle to make a left turn from the access road across the street to northbound Radio Station Road. While making the turn, the front right corner of the driver’s car struck the guard in the [...]

On December 1, a student at Davis Middle School was observing smoking a vaping device in class. Further investigation showed the student, age 12, was in possession of a vaping device containing THC. The student was issued a juvenile citation for possession of cannabis, and they face disciplinary consequences in accordance with the CCPS student code of conduct. Parents are [...]

Charles County Crime Solvers is offering a cash reward in reference to a reckless endangerment case that occurred on November 30 at 8:15 p.m. in which unknown suspect(s) fired several rounds from a handgun into an apartment in the 3000 block of Gallery Place in Waldorf. None of the occupants inside were injured. Anyone with information is asked to contact [...]

On November 22 at 4:32 p.m., officers responded to Mall Circle Drive in Waldorf for the report of a theft that just occurred inside a business. Officers located the subject inside a different store and while attempting to arrest the suspect, he resisted but was taken into custody without further incident. Stolen property and a loaded handgun were recovered from [...]

On November 23 at 6:45 p.m., officers and EMS responded to the 300 block of Barksdale Avenue in Waldorf for the report of a 4-month-old infant not breathing. Medical personnel attempted to render aid to the infant and transported her to Charles Regional Medical Center where she was pronounced deceased upon arrival. It was discovered the infant had sustained multiple [...]