The following is a sample of recent Charles County Sheriff’s Office investigations. For information about crimes not included in this report, visit CrimeReports.com and search by county, city, zip code or street address.

OFFICERS APPREHEND BURGLARY SUSPECT: On June 12 at 1:30 a.m., officers responded to the 2300 block of Wakefield Circle in Waldorf after a homeowner called and said a man was trying to force open the back patio door. The homeowner yelled out but the man kept trying to get inside. Officer J. Ryan and Cpl. M. Sokoloff arrived and located the suspect, Derron Jerrell Hall, 29, of Waldorf. They also found marijuana in his possession. Hall was charged with trespassing and possession with intent to distribute a controlled dangerous substance.

MAIL THEFT: On June 11 at 11:50 a.m., officers responded to the 8500 block of Ridge Court in Waldorf after the homeowner noticed a car pull up to her mailbox and grab the outgoing mail.  The suspect was driving an older model, four-door passenger car. Officer S. Hooper is investigating.

Charles County Crime Solvers offers rewards of up to $1,000 for information that leads to the arrest or indictment of a person responsible for a crime in Charles County. Anyone with information about an unsolved crime or the location of a fugitive may contact Charles County Crime Solvers by calling 1-866-411-TIPS, texting CHARLES + the tip to CRIMES (274637) or submitting tips online at tipsubmit.com. All individuals who provide tips through Crime Solvers will remain anonymous. Learn more at the CCSO’s website.

The Charles County Sheriff’s Office is a full-service law enforcement agency comprised of more than 600 police, corrections and civilian personnel responsible for protecting more than 150,000 residents. The CCSO was accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) in 2001 has been designated as a CALEA Gold Standard of Excellence agency since 2011. Established in 1658, the CCSO is one of the oldest law enforcement agencies in the United States. For more information, visit www.ccso.us.      

Media Contact
Diane Richardson
301-609-6557
richardsond@ccso.us