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School Resource Officer recovers cannabis from student at Westlake High School

On October 27 at 9:45 a.m., a school resource officer at Westlake High School observed a student in the area of the baseball fields during unauthorized times. Upon further investigation, school administrators and the SRO recovered two packs of cannabis. The student was issued a citation for possession of cannabis. The student also faces disciplinary consequences from the Charles County [...]

2023-10-30T15:50:47-04:00October 30, 2023|Press Releases|

Detectives charge suspect in connection with homicide on Gateway Boulevard in White Plains

On October 29 at 3:27 a.m., patrol officers responded to the 4100 block Gateway Boulevard in White Plains for the report of a person armed with a weapon. When officers arrived, witnesses  directed them to the trunk of a car, which was parked nearby, where officers located a deceased male with stab wounds. They also learned the suspect was in [...]

2023-10-30T16:52:56-04:00October 30, 2023|Press Releases|

School Resource Officer investigating altercation involving students at Milton Somers Middle School

On October 26, at 12:12 p.m., two students at Milton Somers Middle School became disorderly and engaged in an altercation in the cafeteria. One student sustained injuries to the face and was treated by a school nurse. The school resource officer has initiated an investigation and charges are pending. The students also face disciplinary consequences from Charles County Public Schools. [...]

2023-10-26T15:39:26-04:00October 26, 2023|Press Releases|

Eight New Police Officers from Charles County Graduate Southern Maryland Criminal Justice Academy Police Entrance Level Training Program Session 52

Charles County Sheriff Troy D. Berry is proud to announce eight new officers will join the Charles County Sheriff’s Office after their graduation from the Southern Maryland Criminal Justice Academy (SMCJA) Police Entrance Level Training Program. The officers were among 15 candidates – three with Calvert County and four with St. Mary’s County – who graduated on October 20. “Completing [...]

2023-10-25T17:29:56-04:00October 25, 2023|Press Releases|

LEOSA Certification Update For 2024

The Charles County Sheriff's Office is currently running LEOSA Certifications for authorized law enforcement retirees who reside in Charles County, or CCSO retirees regardless of where they live. Certifications will begin in March of 2024 for those that meet the lawful requirements. Shooters will only be able to qualify with one handgun; either revolver or pistol, not both. Space is [...]

2023-10-24T14:26:17-04:00October 24, 2023|Retirees|

School Resource Officer investigating altercation involving multiple students at St. Charles High School

On October 23 at 9 a.m., four students at St. Charles High School assaulted two students inside a school bathroom. The students were able to get away from the suspects, but they did sustain injuries from the assault and were treated by a school nurse. The school resource officer has initiated an investigation and charges are pending. In addition, the [...]

2023-10-23T18:46:57-04:00October 23, 2023|Press Releases|

Knife recovered on elementary school grounds after student displayed it to other students

On October 23 at 11:30 a.m., a school resource officer at Barnhart Elementary School was made aware of a student who brought a knife to school. The SRO initiated an investigation and was able to determine the student brought the knife to school and showed it to other students outside of the school building before school started. The student hid [...]

2023-10-23T18:45:33-04:00October 23, 2023|Press Releases|

School Resource Officer investigating attempted armed robbery of student on Milton Somers Middle School bus

On October 18 at 2:39 p.m., a student at Milton Somers Middle School was riding home from school on the bus when another student produced a knife, pointed it at the student and demanded money. The student replied they did not have money and the student with the knife put the knife away. A school resource officer has initiated an [...]

2023-10-19T16:35:20-04:00October 19, 2023|Press Releases|
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