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School Resource Officer Investigating Assault on Middle School Bus

On September 27 at 1:20 p.m., a school bus driver reported that two students were fighting on a Mattawoman Middle School bus. Patrol officers responded to the scene where they found one of the involved students with facial injuries that occurred during the altercation. That student was transported to the hospital for treatment. In accordance with Maryland law, the students [...]

2023-09-27T16:30:05-04:00September 27, 2023|Press Releases|

School Resource Officer Investigating Altercation at St. Charles High School

On September 26 at 12:49 p.m., three students at St. Charles High School became involved in a fight in a school hallway. The students were separated by school staff and one of the students involved was treated by a school nurse for an injury sustained during the altercation.  A school resource officer has initiated an investigation and criminal charges are [...]

2023-09-26T17:40:59-04:00September 26, 2023|Press Releases|

Replica Firearm Recovered from North Point High School

On September 25 at 2:41 p.m., a school administrator at North Point High School entered a student bathroom and saw what appeared to be a firearm discarded in one of the urinals. The school resource officer recovered the item, and determined it was a BB gun replica of a Glock 18 pistol.  Parents are urged to speak with their children [...]

2023-09-25T18:38:14-04:00September 25, 2023|Press Releases|

Charles County Sheriff’s Office Lieutenant Travis Yates Graduates from DC Police Leadership Academy

Charles County, MD…Charles County Sheriff Troy D. Berry is proud to announce that Lieutenant Travis Yates of the Charles County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) graduated from Cohort 2023-02 of the DC Police Leadership Academy (DCPLA) hosted by the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). “I am proud of Lt. Yates’ accomplishment. Continuing education is critical for our employees and I’m confident Lt. Yates [...]

2023-09-21T11:37:23-04:00September 21, 2023|Press Releases|

Vape pen with possible CBD recovered from Matula Elementary School student

On September 19 at 1:15 p.m., school administrators at Matula Elementary School were notified of a student who was reportedly in possession of a vape. A school resource officer initiated an investigation. Further investigation revealed two students were smoking the vape in a school bathroom. The vape, which was labeled as having 150 mg of CBD, was recovered from one [...]

2023-09-19T16:56:36-04:00September 19, 2023|Press Releases|

Knife recovered from student at Indian Head Elementary School

On September 19 at 2 p.m., a school resource officer was notified by a school administrator of a student in possession of a knife. The knife was recovered. In accordance with Maryland law, the student cannot be charged due to their age. The Charles County Department of Juvenile Services will be contacted. PFC Quigley is investigating. CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media [...]

2023-09-19T16:49:31-04:00September 19, 2023|Press Releases|

Two students injured during altercation at North Point High School

On September 19 at 9:30 a.m., two students at North Point High School were involved in an altercation inside a bathroom. Both students sustained minor injuries and were treated by a school nurse. The school resource officer is investigating. The students also face disciplinary consequences from the Charles County Public Schools. Anyone with information is asked to contact Cpl. Cook [...]

2023-09-19T16:10:47-04:00September 19, 2023|Press Releases|

Traffic Operations Unit investigating fatal collision involving pedestrian

On September 14 at 10 p.m., patrol officers responded to the area of St. Patrick’s Drive and Smallwood Drive in Waldorf for the report of a collision involving a motor vehicle and a pedestrian. A preliminary investigation showed the driver of a pick-up truck was making a right turn onto St. Patrick's Drive from Smallwood Drive and struck a pedestrian [...]

2023-09-15T09:36:54-04:00September 15, 2023|Press Releases|

Fugitive with multiple warrants located and arrested / Officers injured during apprehension

On September 12 at 10:58 a.m., members of the Charles County Sheriff’s Office Warrant Unit attempted to arrest Anthony Kavon Brown, 23, of Waldorf, who was at a business in St. Mary’s County. Brown was the subject of four active warrants charging him with violation of a protective order, failure to appear in court for second-degree assault, violation of probation [...]

2023-09-12T15:31:15-04:00September 12, 2023|Press Releases|

Detectives investigating homicide on Vane Court / Victim’s son arrested and charged

On September 7 at 11:57 p.m. officers responded to the 5000 block of Vane Court in Waldorf for the report of a male who had been assaulted. Upon arrival, the victim, John Carl Lachenmayer, 71, was found inside his home with numerous injuries. He was transported to a hospital where he was pronounced deceased the following day. Detectives identified the [...]

2023-09-11T16:29:12-04:00September 11, 2023|Press Releases|
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