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SRO and school administrator assaulted, property damaged during altercation

On January 23 at 11:51 a.m., two students at St. Charles High School were involved in a dispute. School administrators and a school resource officer were attempting to keep the students separated when one of the involved students attempted to push through them to get to the other student. While doing so, the student pushed against the SRO and administrator, [...]

2024-01-24T19:12:22-05:00January 24, 2024|Press Releases|

Student in possession of weapon on school grounds

On January 23 at 10:35 a.m., a student at Wade Elementary School was found to be in possession of a box cutter while inside a classroom. A school administrator recovered the box cutter and the student will face disciplinary consequences from the CCPS. In accordance with MD law, the student will not be charged due to their age. Parents are [...]

2024-01-23T18:38:47-05:00January 23, 2024|Press Releases|

Student falls ill after ingesting edible with possible cannabis

On January 18 at 11:15 a.m., a student at Westlake High School reported they ingested an edible they thought contained cannabis. The student became sick and EMS responded. The student was transported to a hospital at the request of a parent who arrived on the scene. A school resource officer is investigating the situation after learning another student may have [...]

2024-01-19T11:29:37-05:00January 19, 2024|Press Releases|

CCSO detectives apprehend suspects in retail theft ring and recover stolen car and stolen merchandise

Charles County Sheriff’s detectives assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division arrested two suspects immediately after they grabbed numerous fragrances from a department store and attempted to flee without paying. On January 10 at 10:30 a.m., during a surveillance operation, Detective Hooper – who had previously coordinated with the store’s loss prevention staff – observed two people enter a store and [...]

2024-01-12T14:56:17-05:00January 12, 2024|Press Releases|

CCSO Honors Retirees and Award Recipients  

Officers and Employees Honored for Completion of Service, Excellent Field Work, and Bravery The Charles County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to share the honorees of our Annual Retirement and Awards Banquet for 2023. The Agency honored 16 retirees and 62 award recipients at the Greater Waldorf Jaycees. Honorees were recognized for their service to the Agency, excellent fieldwork, or acts [...]

2024-01-11T15:05:52-05:00January 11, 2024|Press Releases|

Detectives seek whereabouts of a fugitive wanted in stabbing case / Charles County Crime Solves offering cash reward

Charles County Sheriff’s detectives are seeking the whereabouts of James Mark Kimble, age 38, of Newburg. Kimble is wanted in connection with a stabbing that occurred on December 27 in the parking lot of a business in the 12000 block of Charles Street. In that case, Kimble stabbed a male several times and fled. The victim was able to drive [...]

2024-01-10T15:35:45-05:00January 10, 2024|Press Releases|

Narcotics Enforcement Section, patrol officers, and police K9 recover a quantity of drugs, a loaded firearm, and firearm ammunition

On January 5 at 3:15 p.m., officers attempted to initiate a traffic in the area of Berry Road and Streamview Drive related to a drug investigation. As officers approached the vehicle, they observed what was possibly a firearm in the driver’s pants. The driver, Jimon Khaleel Williams, age 25, of White Plains, was asked to exit his vehicle at which [...]

2024-01-10T13:23:18-05:00January 10, 2024|Press Releases|

School resource officer investigating assault involving multiple students at St. Charles HS

On January 9 at 11:55 a.m., three students at St. Charles High School assaulted another student inside the school. The students were separated and one student was seen by a school nurse for a reported injury.  The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact PFC Watkins at 301-609-3282 ext. 0721. The students will face [...]

2024-01-10T13:19:42-05:00January 10, 2024|Press Releases|

Vape pen containing possible THC recovered from a student at Robert D. Stethem Educational Center

On January 9 at 10:48 a.m., a student at Robert D. Stethem Educational Center was found to be in possession of a vape cartridge containing possible THC. The school resource officer recovered the vape and initiated an investigation. The student will face civil charges and school disciplinary action. Anyone with information is asked to call PFC Ondrish at 301-609-3282 ext. [...]

2024-01-10T13:17:20-05:00January 10, 2024|Press Releases|
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