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Narcotics detectives charge suspect in connection with drug trafficking and illegal possession of firearms

Detectives assigned to the Narcotics Enforcement Section have charged Irving Andraus Hill, age 37, of Waldorf, in connection with drug trafficking and illegal possession of firearms. Following an investigation, detectives obtained a search warrant for Hill’s residence on Stream Vista Place. Upon serving the warrant, a large quantity of suspected methamphetamine, cocaine HCL, crack cocaine, suspected Eutylone/ N,N-Dimethylpentylone, and 274 [...]

2023-08-10T16:00:03-04:00August 10, 2023|Press Releases|

Crime Solvers offering reward in carjacking case

On August 6 at 12:28 p.m., several suspects drove up to a woman who was getting into her vehicle in the parking lot of St. Charles Towne Center. Two male suspects exited the car, pulled the woman from her vehicle, and stole her black Ford Edge. The suspects fled in the victim’s car and the silver vehicle they drove up [...]

2023-08-08T11:39:06-04:00August 8, 2023|Press Releases|

Patrol officers recover loaded firearm during investigation

On August 5 at 4:11 a.m., officers investigated a suspicious vehicle located in the area of Chestnut Drive in Waldorf. During the investigation, officers recovered a firearm from a passenger in the car which was found to be loaded with 17 rounds of ammunition. The suspect, Dejaunte Marquise Thomas, 18, of Waldorf, is prohibited from possessing a firearm due to [...]

2023-08-08T10:59:37-04:00August 8, 2023|Press Releases|

Captain Matthew Dixon and Captain Tony Oliver Complete National Jail Leadership Command Academy

Charles County, MD…Sheriff Troy Berry, along with Charles County Detention Center Director Ryan Ross, is pleased to announce that Captains Matthew Dixon and Tony Oliver recently graduated from the National Jail Leadership Command Academy (NJLCA) held at the George J. Beto Criminal Justice Center at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas. The NJLCA provides students with training for succession [...]

2023-08-04T16:15:52-04:00August 4, 2023|Press Releases|

CCSO’s Neighborhood Enforcement Team recovers large amount of illegal drugs in drug distribution case

On July 27, members of the CCSO’s Neighborhood Enforcement Team were in the 10100 block of Berry Road investigating a suspicious vehicle. During the investigation, officers recovered N-Dimethylpentylone, a powder similar to MDMA,­ and commonly known as ecstasy, molly and or boot. In addition, scales and drug packaging equipment were recovered. Joseph Lenord Bourne, 36, of Waldorf was arrested and [...]

2023-08-03T09:31:44-04:00August 3, 2023|Press Releases|

Patrol Officers charge 15-year-old with illegal possession of a firearm

On July 25 at 6:17 p.m., officers responded to the area of Albermarle Place in Waldorf for the report of possible illegal drug activity and gambling. When officers arrived, they observed a juvenile male who appeared to have a handgun in his waistband. As officers approached, the juvenile fled. He was apprehended after a brief foot pursuit. A K9 team [...]

2023-08-02T14:50:57-04:00August 2, 2023|Press Releases|

Charles County Sheriff’s Office Announces Application for Grant

The Charles County Sheriff’s Office and Charles County Circuit Court announce they will apply for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Formula Program through the United States Department of Justice. The JAG Program provides states and units of local governments with critical funding necessary to support a range of program areas including law enforcement, prosecution and court programs, [...]

2023-07-28T14:07:11-04:00July 28, 2023|Press Releases|

 CCSO Public Safety Cadets take 3rd and 4th place in SkillsUSA national competition

Public Safety Cadets Aaliyah Davis (left) and Keirstin Perez (right), who are both North Point High School Criminal Justice students, recently participated in a five-day National Leadership and SkillsUSA competition held in Atlanta, Georgia taking home the 3rd and 4th place respectively. SkillsUSA is a National Organization that provides Career and Technical Education (CTE) students with the opportunity to showcase [...]

2023-07-27T13:27:19-04:00July 27, 2023|Press Releases|

Reward of up to $12,500 offered in 2022 murder case on October Place

The Charles County Sheriff’s Office and Charles County Crime Solvers are offering a combined cash reward of up to $12,500 for information leading to an arrest in a shooting case that occurred last year. On July 24, 2022, officers responded to an apartment complex in the area of October Place in Waldorf for the report of the sound of gunshots. [...]

2023-07-24T15:32:31-04:00July 24, 2023|Press Releases|

Traffic Operations Unit investigating fatal crash on Crain Highway in La Plata

On July 21 at 12:09 a.m., officers responded to the 6500 block of Crain Highway in La Plata (near the Shelton Shopping Center) for the report of a man lying in the roadway who appeared to have been struck by a vehicle. Upon arrival, the man was pronounced deceased. Members of the CCSO Traffic Operations Unit responded. Upon further investigation, [...]

2023-07-21T13:18:39-04:00July 21, 2023|Press Releases|
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