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Detectives charge second suspect in connection with double homicide at Jimmie’s Paddock / Suspect located and arrested

Detectives continuing to investigate the double homicide that occurred at Jimmie’s Paddock on September 29 have identified a second suspect involved in the case. Dominic Alonzo Stewart, 54, of District Heights, MD, was with the suspect, James Coffen, when shots were fired in the parking lot. Stewart also fired rounds from a handgun during the incident. Coffen was arrested on [...]

2023-10-12T08:12:34-04:00October 11, 2023|Press Releases|

Student falls ill after ingesting an unknown substance from a vaping device

On October 5, a student at Benjamin Stoddert Middle School became ill after they used a vape pen containing what they believed to be cannabis. The student sought help from a school nurse and was subsequently transported to a hospital for treatment. The school resource officer has initiated an investigation. Anyone with information about this case is asked to call [...]

2023-10-06T15:24:02-04:00October 6, 2023|Press Releases|

Suspected cannabis recovered from Thomas Stone High School student

On October 6, a student at Thomas Stone High School was observed smoking suspected cannabis in a student bathroom. Further investigation revealed the student was in possession of suspected cannabis. A school resource officer initiated an investigation and in accordance with Maryland law, the student was charged with a civil violation of possession of cannabis. The student also faces disciplinary [...]

2023-10-06T15:13:02-04:00October 6, 2023|Press Releases|

Detectives obtain arrest warrant for suspect in homicide on Pearson Drive / Suspect located by patrol officers in La Plata area

On October 3 at 4:45 p.m., patrol officers were in the area of Port Tobacco Road and Chapel Point Road in La Plata when they located Scott Anthony Goldsmith, 52, of no fixed address, who was wanted in connection with the homicide that occurred earlier in the morning on Pearson Drive. Detectives had already obtained a warrant for Goldsmith’s arrest. [...]

2023-10-05T16:28:50-04:00October 4, 2023|Press Releases|

Homicide on Pearson Drive in Waldorf

On October 3 at 12:17 a.m., officers responded to the 12700 block of Pearson Drive in Waldorf for the report of a stabbing. When officers arrived, they located two victims with stab wounds inside the house. An adult female was transported to a hospital with injuries that are not life threatening. An adult male, identified as Timothy Portzen, 62, of [...]

2023-10-03T15:42:03-04:00October 3, 2023|Press Releases|

Detectives Investigating Double-Homicide in White Plains, Suspect Arrested

On September 29 at 12:02 a.m., patrol officers responded to a business in the 4700 block of Crain Highway in White Plains, MD after receiving several calls reporting a shooting. When officers arrived, they located an adult male and adult female with gunshot wounds. Both victims were transported to a hospital where they were pronounced deceased. The victims have been [...]

2023-09-29T18:08:31-04:00September 29, 2023|Press Releases|

School Resource Officer investigating two unrelated assaults at St. Charles High School

On September 28 at 10:13 a.m., three students at St. Charles High School became involved in a physical altercation in a school hallway. While attempting to stop the altercation and separate the students, two school staff members were assaulted and received minor injuries. The staff members injuries were treated by medical staff at the school. At 11:38 a.m., an unrelated [...]

2023-09-28T18:41:03-04:00September 28, 2023|Press Releases|

Knife recovered from middle school student

On September 28  at 10:42 a.m., a Piccowaxen Middle School administrator notified the school resource officer that they had recovered a butterfly training knife from a student. The school resource officer has initiated an investigation, and the student is facing disciplinary consequences from the CCPS. Officer Caballero is investigating. CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office 301-609-6557 or 240-682-1658 The Charles [...]

2023-09-28T18:30:24-04:00September 28, 2023|Press Releases|

Detectives Recover Crack Cocaine While Serving Search Warrant, Wanted Suspect Arrested

On September 26, detectives assigned to the Narcotics Enforcement Section served a search and seizure warrant in the 2000 block of Amberleaf Place in Waldorf in connection with a drug investigation. The suspect, Spencer Roland Hill Jr., 47, of Waldorf, was taken into custody away from the residence on an outstanding arrest warrant, and was found to be in possession [...]

2023-09-27T17:24:31-04:00September 27, 2023|Press Releases|

School Resource Officer Investigating Altercation at Thomas Stone High School

On September 27 at 11:06 a.m., three students at Thomas Stone High School became involved in a physical altercation which had to be separated by school staff and the school resource officer. The school resource officer has initiated an investigation. The students also face disciplinary consequences from the Charles County Public Schools. Anyone with information about this case is asked [...]

2023-09-27T16:52:49-04:00September 27, 2023|Press Releases|
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