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 November 2019
CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 Charles County Sheriff’s detectives have identified three men suspected in multiple robberies throughout the region. On March 5, two suspects robbed the High Street Discount Pharmacy in Waldorf and took prescription medications. Then, on March 21, two suspects robbed the Northgate Care Pharmacy in Waldorf of prescription medication and [...]
CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 Charles County Sheriff Troy D. Berry and the men and women of the Charles County Sheriff’s Office are pleased to unveil the new Domestic Violence Awareness vehicle. The SUV will be used by members of the Domestic Violence Unit to raise awareness about the prevalence of domestic violence and [...]
CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 On October 18, at 3:15 p.m., officers responded to the area of Poorhouse Road and Gorham Lane in La Plata for the report of a single vehicle crash. A preliminary investigation showed the driver of a Nissan Altima was traveling south on Poorhouse Road when he left the roadway [...]
DATE: October 18, 2019 CONTACT: Janelle Love Media Relations Office (301) 609-6538 or (301) 848-4799 DETECTIVES INVESTIGATING ASSAULT: On October 17 at approximately 3:14 p.m., officers responded to the 1000 block of St. Ignatius Drive in Waldorf for the report of people fighting and a shot being fired. When officers arrived, all parties involved in the altercation had fled the [...]
CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 Charles County Sheriff’s detectives arrested three men wanted in connection with an armed robbery that occurred on October 1 in Waldorf. In that case, a suspect entered a market in the 10900 block of Berry Road, displayed a gun and demanded money. During the robbery, the suspect fired a [...]
DATE: October 11, 2019 CONTACT: Janelle Love Media Relations Office 301-609-6538 Charles County Sheriff’s Office Welcomes Two New Correctional Officers Eight Candidates Graduate from the Southern Maryland Criminal Justice Academy Corrections Entrance Level Training Program Charles County Sheriff Troy D. Berry is proud to announce the Southern Maryland Criminal Justice Academy (SMCJA) celebrated the graduation of 8 correctional [...]
CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 On October 9 at approximately 2 a.m., CCSO and the Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department responded to a SMECO power substation located at the 12000 block of Substation Road in Waldorf for the report of an explosion and fire. Representatives from SMECO responded and assisted first responders with entering the [...]
CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 On October 5 at 3:54 p.m., officers responded to the area of Radio Station Road near Laurel Springs Park in La Plata for the report of a crash. A preliminary investigation revealed the driver of a Honda SUV crossed the center line on Radio Station Road and struck an ice [...]
CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 On October 2 at 10:30 p.m., Deon Johnson turned himself in to the La Plata Police Department. Johnson was wanted for stabbing two women during a domestic-related assault that occurred earlier in the day in Nanjemoy. Johnson was charged with two counts of attempted first-degree murder, two counts of [...]