BURGLARY: Sometime during the overnight hours of Nov. 6, unknown suspect(s) broke into an unlocked shed in the 4400 block of Austin Drive in La Plata and stole a pressure washer, a circular saw, and other power tools. Officer R. McMullen is investigating. COMMERCIAL ROBBERY / CRIME SOLVERS OFFERING CASH REWARD: On Nov. 5 at 8:30 p.m., officers responded to [...]
Detectives with the Charles County Sheriff’s Office, Criminal Investigations Division are seeking to identify a suspect wanted in connection with an assault that occurred last month. Charles County Crime Solvers is offering a cash reward of up to $1,000 that leads to an arrest and indictment in this case. On October 8, at about 4:22 p.m., officers responded to the [...]
COMMUNITY NOTIFICATION: On Sunday, November 6 at 4 a.m., all Charles County Sheriff’s Office non-emergency numbers, as well as the Charles County Detention Center main line, will be out of service for approximately one hour for a maintenance update. These numbers include (301) 932-2222, (301) 743-2222, (301) 932-7777, and (301) 932-3100. None of the county’s emergency lines will be affected. [...]
FATAL MOTORCYLE CRASH: On October 30 at 8:30 p.m., officers responded to the 2800 block of Stavors Road in Waldorf for the report of a motorcycle crash. Investigation showed the operator, Teresa Judy Christensen, 49 of Waldorf, lost control of the motorcycle, left the roadway and struck a utility pole. She was flown by Maryland State Police Trooper 2 to a [...]
On October 26 at 8 p.m., officers responded to the 11100 block of Mall Circle for the report of a shooting. A preliminary investigation showed the victim, Reuel Hicks, 18, of Waldorf, was with several friends walking behind a movie theater when he stopped and spoke with the suspect. During their conversation, the suspect suddenly produced a handgun and shot [...]
BURGLARY: On October 24 at 10:42 p.m., officers responded to an establishment in the 2000 block of Crain Highway in Waldorf for an intrusion alarm. Investigation revealed an unknown suspect used a crow bar to break the glass door. Once inside, the suspect ransacked the office. Nothing appeared to be missing. The suspect was wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, blue [...]
An increase in ghosts, zombies and superheroes will take to the streets this Halloween and so too will an increase in Charles County Sheriff’s officers. The CCSO will increase patrols of neighborhoods while costumed youngsters canvass the county for tricks and treats. In addition to the patrol officers on regular duty, the operation will include officers and commanders assigned [...]
Sheriff Troy D. Berry On Wednesday, October 26, at 6 p.m., at the Waldorf Jaycees, Sheriff Troy D. Berry will receive the Good Scout Award from the Boy Scouts of America, Zekiah District, for his contributions and dedication to the youth in Charles County. Sheriff Berry began his law enforcement career as a patrol officer. He specialized in the field [...]
Charles County Sheriff Troy D. Berry is pleased to announce CCSO Detective Jack Austin and Captain Stephen Salvas were honored by the Center for Abused Persons (CAP) for their outstanding work in domestic violence cases and domestic violence prevention. Detective Austin and Captain Salvas were among eight men – including community leaders and community members – who were recognized at [...]
On October 11, members of the Charles County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division arrested four people in connection with the Sept. 25 shooting of Mason Cameron Atkins, 18, of Deale, MD. A preliminary investigation showed Atkins and several friends learned of an outdoor party on Mona Farm Place in La Plata and showed up uninvited. When they pulled up [...]