DATE: December 30, 2021                   

CONTACT: Diane Richardson
Media Relations Office
(301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658

Attempted Burglary: On December 25 at 6:33 p.m., officers responded to the 2700 block of Hammock Court in Waldorf after the homeowner arrived home and found the front door of her house had been kicked open. After checking the house, it did not appear anything had been stolen. Officers canvassed the area and located footage from a nearby security system that showed at least two people approached the door and another person was standing nearby.  Anyone with information about this case is asked to call Officer Griffith at 301-932-2222. Tipsters wishing to remain anonymous may contact Charles County Crime Solvers by calling 1-866-411-TIPS. Tips can also be submitted online at www.charlescountycrimesolvers.com or by using the P3Intel mobile app. The investigation is ongoing.

Vandalism / Reckless Activity: On December 23, at 1:17 p.m., officers responded to the 1700 block of Brightwell Court after the homeowner discovered a bullet hole in the corner of her house. Officers canvassed the area and located bullet casings nearby. They also discovered that a house behind the first home had a bullet hole in the garage door. Through a neighborhood canvass, officers determined the shots were likely fired on December 22 between 3:50 p.m. – 4 p.m. and the suspect(s) may have been in a white F150 pick-up truck with a long bed. Anyone with information about this case is asked to call Officer Miedzinski at 301-932-2222. Tipsters wishing to remain anonymous may contact Charles County Crime Solvers by calling 1-866-411-TIPS. Tips can also be submitted online at www.charlescountycrimesolvers.com or by using the P3Intel mobile app. The investigation is ongoing.

The Charles County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) was accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) in 2001 and has since earned the highest rating of Excellence. Established in 1658, the CCSO is one of the oldest law enforcement agencies in the United States. For more information, visit www.ccso.us.

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. All individuals who provide tips through Crime Solvers will remain anonymous. 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. Tips can also be submitted online at www.charlescountycrimesolvers.com or by using the P3Intel mobile app, which can be found in the Android Store and Apple store by searching P3tips. For more information about the P3 program, click on this link: www.p3intel.com. 

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