A Message from Sheriff Troy D. Berry As the Sheriff of Charles County, it is my honor to present our 2022 Annual Report. This report is a compilation of all of our statistics, activities, and accomplishments in 2022. It is a true testament to the commitment and professionalism of the more than 650 men and women who serve with [...]
On April 5 at 12:38 a.m., officers initiated a traffic stop in the 1100 block of Smallwood Drive in Waldorf. Upon approaching the vehicle, the officer detected the odor of marijuana. Further investigation revealed marijuana inside the car and a loaded firearm. Destini Ann Thompson, 24, of Waldorf, was arrested and charged. On April 5, a district court commissioners released [...]
On April 4, officers initiated a traffic stop in the area Ashford Circle and Altenburg Court in Waldorf; one of the occupants of the car was known to have an open warrant for attempted murder. Upon approaching the vehicle, officers observed numerous syringes, drug paraphernalia, heroin and crack / cocaine inside the car. The occupant with the open warrant, Raymond [...]
On April 2 at 1:38 a.m., a patrol officer initiated an investigation into a suspicious vehicle that was found parked after-hours near businesses in the 11900 block of Acton Lane in Waldorf. As the officer approached the vehicle, he detected a strong odor of marijuana coming from the car. One of the vehicle’s occupants, age 17, was found to be [...]
On March 31 at 5:39 p.m., officers responded to the area of Dorchester Circle at Springfish Place in Waldorf for the report of gunshots fired in the area. When officers arrived, everyone had fled the scene and officers did not locate a victim in the area. A few minutes later, officers were made aware of a possible shooting victim who [...]
On March 31 at 11:50 a.m., school administrators at Piccowaxen Middle School notified the school resource officer that they found a student in possession of a vaping pen; a thumb drive used to charge the vaping pen; and two cartridges with an orange substance, which contained THC, an active ingredient found in marijuana. The items were recovered and the student [...]
On March 29 at 1:30 p.m., a student at General Smallwood Middle School struck another student in the head multiple times as the student was walking down a hallway. Later that day, the student entered a classroom and struck the same student multiple times, causing an injury to the student. Both assaults were reported at the same time to the [...]
On March 29 at 11:14 p.m., a patrol officer was following up on an investigation involving a car he had stopped the previous day; a computer check through the MVA revealed the registration plates were not on file. Through further investigation, and with the assistance of an auto theft investigator, the officer was able to determine the vehicle identification number [...]
A school resource officer at McDonough High School is investigating a sexual assault which occurred earlier this month during which one student inappropriately touched another student. The student’s mother initially reported the assault to school officials. The school resource officer has reached out to the Charles County State’s Attorney’s Office regarding charges and the student could face disciplinary consequences from [...]
On March 29 at 1:30 p.m., a student at General Smallwood Middle School entered a school bathroom and was confronted by three students who struck and kicked the student. The student sustained minor injuries and was treated by the school nurse. The school resource officer was notified and initiated an investigation. Two of the students will be charged with assault [...]