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Diane Richardson
Media Relations Office
(301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658
In December, 2019, the Charles County government obtained a permanent injunction from the Circuit Court for Charles County forbidding Family First Management Group (“X4B”) from using the premises at 7075 Indian Head Highway without proper zoning permits. Historically, these types of zoning violations ar…
DATE: January 24, 2020
CONTACT:
Janelle Love
Media Relations Office
301-609-6538 or 301-848-4799
The CCSO Reflects on the Accomplishments of 2019
As another year has ended and we embark upon a new decade, Sheriff Troy Berry and the Charles County Sheriff’s Office reflect on the successes of 2019. Several accomplishments and events stand out most: crime in Charles County is down; new…
UPDATE: January 22 at 12:40 p.m.: Mr. Stacey was found by officers in a wooded area about a quarter mile from his house. He was safe and unharmed.
CONTACT:
Diane Richardson
Media Relations Office
(301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658
The Charles County Sheriff’s Office is continuing their search for John Stacey, 81, who was reported missing last night. On January 21 at 5 p.m., Stacey left…
CONTACT:
Diane Richardson
Media Relations Office
(301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658
In the fall of 2019, Charles County Detective C. Gilroy, who is assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division, initiated an investigation into a large-scale organized retail theft ring occurring at several businesses after noticing a marked increase in theft reports, especially involving printer ink…
The CCSO Community Services Section has published the latest edition of its Watch Works newsletter. Watch Works is a publication of the Charles County Crime Watch Program and has important safety information. The CCSO encourages readers to share the information with family and friends.
Watch Works January – February…
CONTACT:
Diane Richardson
Media Relations Office
(301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658
Theft from Auto: On January 13 at 1:41 a.m., officers responded to the area of New Stead Court in Bryans Road for the report of a theft. A homeowner was alerted by a security system that someone had pulled on the door handles of several cars parked nearby. Entry was not gained because the doors wer…
CONTACT:
Diane Richardson
Media Relations Office
(301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658
On January 7, detectives assigned to the Charles County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division charged George Andrew Taylor, 34, of Waldorf, with sex abuse of a minor continued course of conduct; sex offense third-degree; sex-offense fourth-degree; and second-degree assault in connection with a…
CONTACT:
Diane Richardson
Media Relations Office
(301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658
POLICE LOOKING TO IDENTIFY SUSPECT IN INDECENT EXPOSURE CASE: On December 31 at approximately 2:07 p.m., officers responded to the parking lot of a library on Village Street in Waldorf for the report of an indecent exposure. The suspect approached the victims and exposed his genitals. The suspect is described…
CONTACT:
Diane Richardson
Media Relations Office
(301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658
Charles County Sheriff Troy D. Berry and the members of the CCSO Forensic Science Unit are pleased to announce the Agency is now utilizing the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN) – a program managed by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF). The NIBIN program…
DATE: December 27, 2019
CONTACT:
Janelle Love
Media Relations Office
(301) 609-6538 or (301) 848-4799
Detectives Identify and Arrest Shooting Suspects: Charles County Sheriff’s detectives have identified and arrested three suspects involved in a shooting which took place earlier this year. On September 27 at approximately 12:15 p.m., officers responded to the area of…