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School resource officer investigating altercation at La Plata High School

On February 1 at 2:15 p.m., three students at La Plata High School were engaged in an altercation. The school resource officer and school administrators were able to separate the students. Two of the students were treated for what appeared to be minor injuries. All of the students were released to their parents. Anyone with information about this case is [...]

2024-02-01T16:37:42-05:00February 1, 2024|Press Releases|

Suspected cannabis recovered from student at North Point High School

On February 1, a school administrator at North Point High School found suspected cannabis on a student. The school resource officer was contacted and he recovered the cannabis. In accordance with MD law, the student was charged with a civil citation for possession of cannabis. The student also faces disciplinary consequences from the Charles County Public Schools. Parents are urged [...]

2024-02-01T16:36:16-05:00February 1, 2024|Press Releases|

Detectives identify and arrest juvenile suspect in connection with an armed robbery of store

Detectives assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division have identified and charged a juvenile in connection with a robbery. The robbery occurred on December 28, 2023, at a convenience store located in the 7700 block of Leonardtown Road in Hughesville. In this case, the suspect entered the store, produced a firearm, and stole money from the register. He fled in a [...]

2024-01-31T17:33:35-05:00January 31, 2024|Press Releases|

Detectives investigating robberies involving ATMs / Crime Solvers offering a cash reward 

On January 30 at 3:13 a.m., officers responded to a convenience store in the 3300 block of Leonardtown Road in Waldorf for the report of a robbery. A preliminary investigation showed the suspects entered the store, which was open for business, forcibly stole money from an ATM, and fled. A short time later, a group of suspects entered another convenience [...]

2024-01-31T17:16:02-05:00January 31, 2024|Press Releases|

Vape pens containing possible THC recovered from students at John Hanson Middle School

On January 31, at 11:30 a.m., two students at John Hanson Middle School were found to be in possession of vape pens containing possible THC. The school resource officer recovered the vape pens and initiated an investigation. The students were issued juvenile civil citations and released to their parents. They will also face school disciplinary action. Parents are urged to talk with [...]

2024-01-31T17:13:43-05:00January 31, 2024|Press Releases|

SRO investigating a threat of violence at Piccowaxen Middle School

On January 31 at 11:30 a.m., a student at Piccowaxen Middle School made a threat of violence while in the cafeteria during lunchtime. The SRO initiated an investigation, contacted the student’s parents, and made a home visit. The student will not be charged criminally; however, they do face disciplinary consequences from the Charles County Public Schools. Anyone with information is [...]

2024-01-31T17:10:54-05:00January 31, 2024|Press Releases|

Student at Barnhart Elementary School in possession of knife 

On January 3 at 11 a.m., a student at Barnhart Elementary School was found to be in possession of a butterfly knife. The student indicated they found the knife and brought it to school to show friends. In accordance with MD state law, the student will not be charged due to their age. The student faces disciplinary consequences from the Charles County [...]

2024-01-31T16:21:01-05:00January 31, 2024|Press Releases|

Detectives identify and arrest suspect in connection with multiple robbery cases

Detectives assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division have identified and arrested a suspect in connection with two armed robberies. The arrest is the result of investigative and forensics work which began on January 9 when a lone male suspect entered a gas station, produced a firearm, stole the clerk’s cell phone, and grabbed the cash drawer from a cash register. [...]

2024-01-29T16:31:55-05:00January 29, 2024|Press Releases|

School resource officer investigating altercation involving multiple students at Thomas Stone High School

On January 26 at 11:18 a.m., six students at Thomas Stone High School were involved in an altercation inside the school. School resource officers and school administrators were able to separate and de-escalate the situation. There were no reported injuries. Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact PFC Payne at 301-609-3282 ext. 0452.  The students face criminal [...]

2024-01-26T16:33:20-05:00January 26, 2024|Press Releases|

Repeat shoplifter and suspect in first-degree assault/armed robbery case apprehended

On January 24 at 4:38 p.m., officers responded to a business on Mall Circle after a loss prevention officer observed a male who was attempting to steal clothes. The loss prevention officer recognized the male as being the same subject who pointed a knife at him on December 28 while he stole merchandise from the same store and fled. Fearing [...]

2024-01-25T16:24:06-05:00January 25, 2024|Press Releases|
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