On May 21, members of the CCSO’s Judicial Services Section assigned to the United States Marshals Service Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force (CARFTF) and detectives from the Criminal Investigations Division arrested Jose Mercedes Pineda-Callejas, age 45, of Riverdale, MD, in connection with multiple sexual offenses involving a minor. Pineda-Callejas had been indicted by a Charles County Grand Jury in [...]
On May 20, 2026, detectives from the Criminal Investigations Division arrested Annaya Lisette Hines, age 26, shortly after she was released from the Charles County Detention Center on electronic monitoring. Hines had initially been arrested on May 14 on an active warrant. While she was in custody, detectives served her with a criminal summons connected to an investigation involving stolen [...]
On May 20, after completing an afternoon bus route transporting students home from Glymont Middle School, a school bus driver noticed that one of the bus seats had been damaged and appeared to have been sliced multiple times with a knife. The damage was reported to school administrators the following morning. On May 21, school administrators conducted an investigation and [...]
On May 11, at approximately 5:46 a.m., officers responded to a residence in the 4600 block of Smallwood Church Road in Indian Head to serve multiple outstanding warrants on Sean Patrick Heckman, 23, of Indian Head. While relatives inside the home told officers they did not know Heckman’s whereabouts, officers conducted a search of the residence. During the search, officers [...]
On May 4, patrol officers responded to a reported burglary at the Swan Point Golf Course pro shop in Swan Point, MD. Officers learned that at approximately 9:35 p.m., on May 3, a male suspect forced entry into the business using a pry tool and stole approximately $5,300 worth of golf clubs and golf balls before fleeing the scene. During [...]
Detectives assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division have arrested a woman in connection with an identity theft and fraud investigation after she illegally used a victim’s banking information. The investigation began after the victim reviewed their personal financial statements and noticed unauthorized transactions. Detectives determined that between September 2, 2025, and January 22, 2026, the suspect, Annaya Lisette Hines, age [...]
On May 15, a 7-year-old student at JP Ryon Elementary School was found to be in possession of a vape containing THC. In a different case, a student, age 11, at Davis Middle School was smoking a vaping device inside the classroom. Further investigation showed the vape contained THC. In another case, a student, age 12, at Stethem Educational Center, [...]
On May 12, CCSO Judicial Services and the U.S. Marshals Office Capital Area Task Force located Jaquan Devon Dorsey, 22, of no fixed address, in the area of Brandywine. Dorsey had an active arrest warrant relating to a citizen armed robbery that occurred early last year. Dorsey was taken into custody without incident. During his arrest, Dorsey was found to [...]
A Message from Sheriff Troy D. Berry As Sheriff of Charles County, it is my honor to present the Charles County Sheriff’s Office 2025 Annual Report. This report reflects a year of progress and dedication made possible by more than 650 sworn and civilian professionals who proudly serve our community every day. As Charles County continues to grow and law [...]
On April 28 at 8:46 p.m., officers observed Labrons Edward Butler, age 50, of Nanjemoy, traveling in a vehicle in the area of Bryans Road; he was known to have two active arrest warrants. Officers initiated a traffic stop and arrested Butler. A passenger in the vehicle, Lewis Andrew Washington, age 64, was found to be in possession of 26 [...]