On May 2 at 4:19 p.m., officers responded to the 2700 block of Hadley Drive for the report of a burglary in progress; the residence is close to another residence which was broken into a few days prior. Officers arrived on the scene and established a perimeter. Four suspects exited the residence and fled on foot. Officers and a K9 [...]
On May 3 at 4:06 p.m., four students at Davis Middle School assaulted another student who was waiting for a school bus at Davis Middle School. The student who was assaulted sustained injuries and was treated by a school nurse. The school resource officer has initiated an investigation and has contacted the Charles County State’s Attorney’s Office regarding charges. The [...]
On May 3 at 12 p.m., a male student at St. Charles High School was in possession of a female student’s cell phone and refused to give it back. Later, the female tried to recover her phone while outside of the school building, at which time the male grasped her throat, choked her and spat on her. The female sustained [...]
On April 29 at 11:05 p.m., a patrol officer initiated traffic stop in the area of St. Charles Parkway and Kintore Road after observing a traffic violation. Upon contacting the occupants, the officer detected a strong odor of cannabis. Further investigation revealed a loaded firearm in possession of the passenger as well as suspected cannabis. Demonte Justin Blackwell, 26, of [...]
On May 1 at 1:30 p.m., six students at McDonough High School assaulted another student at the school; the student was transported to a hospital with an injury that required treatment. The school resource officer has initiated an investigation and has contacted the Charles County State’s Attorney’s Office regarding charges. The students involved in the assault face disciplinary consequences from [...]
On May 1 at 11 a.m., school administrators at Henry Lackey High School separated numerous students fighting inside the school. One student was treated by a school nurse for injuries. The school resource officer has initiated an investigation and will contact the Charles County State’s Attorney’s Office regarding charges. The students also face disciplinary consequences from the Charles County Public [...]
On May 1 at 9:30 a.m., school administrators at John Hanson Middle School were alerted a student was in possession of suspected cannabis. The student became aggressive with school employees and the school resource officer (SRO) and refused to follow commands. As additional officers arrived, the student became violent and struck an officer. The officer utilized his Taser and safely [...]
On April 28 at 12:19 a.m., officers responded to the 800 block of Stone Avenue in Waldorf for the report of an intrusion alarm at a school. When officers arrived, they observed a vehicle in the parking lot. Upon making contact with the driver, the odor of cannabis was detected. Further investigation revealed a loaded firearm in the car as [...]
On April 28 at 12:10 p.m., two students assaulted another student in a classroom while classes were transitioning. The assailants fled from the school but were identified. Shortly after, another fight occurred in the main lobby of the school. The students were separated by school administrators and the school resource officer (SRO). Investigation showed the second altercation was a result [...]
On April 28 at 10:45 a.m., five students at Henry Lackey High School became involved in a fight in a school hallway. The students separated 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 will contact the Charles County State’s Attorney’s [...]