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Shooter Wanted 21 Years After Mother Gunned Down Outside Waldorf Townhouse With Daughter Inside
Know anything? The Charles County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's assistance as they hope to close a 21-year-old cold case that saw a beloved mother killed outside her townhouse. On April 7, 2003, investigators say that Lamon Wright was walking up to her home on Hadley Drive in Waldorf after dropping off one daughter at daycare when she was shot and killed while a second daughter was inside the residence. Wright was 30 at the time. The case remains under investigation decades later, according to the sheriff's office, which made note that there is a combined cash reward of u…
Police & Fire
Niecey Williams Charles County Cold Case
For 25 years, the body of LaQuanda Denise "Niecey" Williams was called Jane Doe. That changed last October, a few months after NBC aired a segment about the 1998 Charles County cold case, and a family member called police that very night. On Friday, March 22, the Charles County Sheriff's Office announced that death of 31-year-old Niecey Williams has been ruled a homicide. But her story isn't over yet. “Learning the identity of Jane Doe after 25 years is a testament to the relentless dedication of our investigators," Sheriff Troy D. Berry said. "Today, we take a significant step forward in…
Police & Fire
Attempted Murder Suspect Subject Of Waldorf Manhunt: Officials
A man wanted for attempted murder is the subject of a search following a shooting last month in Charles County. Michael Avon Johnson, 51, of Brandywine, has been charged with assault and attempted murder in the Dec. 28, 2023 shooting on Old Washington Road in Waldorf, the Charles County Sheriff's Office said in a Wednesday, Jan. 3 release. Johnson is believed to have shot the man on the 2200 block just before 11 a.m., authorities said. The victim was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, the sheriff's office said. Charles County Crime Solvers is offering a cash reward of up to $…
Police & Fire
Man Dead, Woman Hospitalized In Early Morning Charles County Stabbing, Sheriff Says
A death investigation has been launched in Charles County after a man and woman were found stabbed inside a Waldorf home, authorities announced. Shortly after 12:15 a.m. on Tuesday morning, officers from the sheriff's office were called to the 12700 block of Pearson Drive, where there were reports of a stabbing that happened overnight. Upon arrival, deputies found Timothy Portzen, 62, and a woman suffering from stab wounds, according to the agency. Portzen was pronounced dead at the scene of the stabbing, and the woman was taken to an area hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening inj…
Police & Fire
Suspect At Large Year After Fatal Shooting Outside Charles County Apartment Complex
There has been a renewed call for fresh information as the Charles County Sheriff's Office continues to investigate a 2022 murder one year after a woman was shot outside an area apartment complex. Waldorf resident Tiesha Janae Johnson, 30, was found suffering from gunshot wounds shortly before 10:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 24, 2022, on October Place. She was pronounced dead at the scene. The preliminary investigation by the sheriff’s office determined that Johnson was outside the apartment building when an unknown assailant shot her. It is still unknown if the gunman fled on foot or in…
Police & Fire
Fatal Forklift Hit-Run Crash Under Investigation In Charles County: Sheriff
The Charles County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash involving a forklift thief who is at large, authorities say. At approximately 12:40 a.m. on Sunday, July 2, officers from the sheriff’s office were called to a home improvement store on Crain Highway in Waldorf, where there was a report of a suspect who broke into the business and stole a forklift. Witnesses say that the suspect stole the ride, escaped by ramming the gates, and was already gone by the time deputies came to the store to investigate. A canvas of the area led to officers finding the forklift at ano…
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Danielle Moss' Death Probed As Homicide After Passerby Spots Body Under Waldorf Power Lines
New details have been released by the Charles County Sheriff's Office after the weeks-long search for a missing mother from Washington, DC came to its grisly conclusion over the weekend. The body of 32-year-old Danielle Moss was found by a passerby in Waldorf over the weekend who was walking near power lines on Holly Spring Drive and found a partially covered body, according to the Charles County Sheriff's Office. She had been missing since Easter Sunday. Her body was taken to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, who ruled the death a homicide, though the cause is not being released,…
Police & Fire
Child Stops Man Choking Woman During Charles County Dispute, Sheriff Says
Investigators from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office are seeking the public’s assistance in tracking down a wanted man who assaulted a woman in Indian Head earlier this week. Warrants have been issued for Eugene Valentino Green, 33, of Waldorf, who is wanted on multiple counts of assault and other related charges following an incident involving a former friend, according to the Charles County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday, May 10. It is alleged that Green broke into the home of a former acquaintance and assaulted a woman, pushing her to the ground and strangling her until a child inside t…
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Sheriff ID's Woman Found Dead In Charles County; Death Ruled A Homicide
A suspect is in custody and has been charged with the murder of a woman whose body was found in Charles County earlier this week. Deanthony Lamont Warrick, 34, of Bryans Road, has been apprehended in Prince George’s County in connection to the death of 29-year-old La Plata resident Jasmine Lakesha Hicks, authorities announced on Friday, April 14. At approximately 6:40 p.m. on Wednesday, April 12, officers responded to the 2300 block of Woodberry Drive in Bryans Road, where there was a report of a woman - later identified as Hicks - who was injured. She was pronounced dead at the scene, and…
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OD Reported, Edibles Seized From Student In Separate Charles County High School Incidents
Edible marijuana gummies were seized from a Charles County high school student on the same day after a second teen reportedly overdosed inside a different school building. School Resource Officers (SRO) from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office assigned to the La Plata and St. Charles high schools have been busy this week, as they attempt to keep drugs out of the hands of teen students. On the morning of Wednesday, March 8, the nurse at La Plata High School requested the SRO’s assistance with a student that was hyperventilating and exhibiting abnormal behavior, according to a spokesperson fr…
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Gunman In Triple Charles Shooting Had Been On Probation: Authorities
A teen already on probation for a previous weapons charge has been identified and arrested for his role in the triple shooting in Charles County that left two victims dead and a third hospitalized with serious injuries. The Charles County Sheriff’s Office announced on Wednesday, Feb. 15 that Indian Head resident Jayden Kevin Craig, 19, is facing multiple murder charges for the fatal shooting earlier this week following a days-long investigation. Detectives are pursuing leads in a triple shooting that occurred yesterday in which two people died and a third is in serious condition. Charl…
Police & Fire
Sheriff's Office IDs Murder Suspect Wanted For Gunning Down Teen In Waldorf
Seen him? Police investigators in Maryland are seeking the public's assistance as they attempt to locate a murder suspect who gunned down a teen in Charles County last month. Jontez Davon Dorsey, 22, is wanted by the Charles County Sheriff's Office on a murder charge for his role in the fatal shooting of 19-year-old Waldorf resident Aden Christopher Garcia in October. On Sunday, Oct. 23, investigators say that Garcia was a passenger inside a car in the 2700 block of Albermarle Place in Waldorf when he was shot. He was taken to an area in Prince George’s County, where someone alerted autho…
Obituaries
Beloved Son, Big Brother Remembered For 'Spreading Infectious Love, Happiness' In Maryland
The family of a man killed in a horrific murder-suicide in Maryland over the weekend is remembering him for spreading his "infectious love" in a GoFundMe campaign launched in his memory. Jovon Watson, 23, was killed on the afternoon of Friday, Nov. 4, in a La Plata home in the 3000 block of Wildflower Drive, as previously reported by Daily Voice. Andre Sales, 28, killed Watson, along with Sara Mann, 21, her brother, Kai Mann, 18, their mother, Sommaly "Sunny" Mann, 48, as well as himself on that tragic day. People across the world are mourning the loss of Jovon, who "spread love and happin…
Police & Fire
Children Orphaned In Horrific Murder-Suicide That Left Five Dead In Maryland
Two babies were left orphaned and several families grieving after a man killed the mother of his children, her family and one other person this weekend in Maryland, according to officials and the Daily Mail. Andre Sales, 28, is believed to have entered the La Plata home killing his ex-girlfriend, Sara Mann, 21; her brother, Kai Mann, 18; their mother, Sommaly "Sunny" Mann, 48; and another male who was inside, Javon Watson, 23 of White Plains, around 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4, according to a spokesperson from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office. Sales then turned the gun on himself, officials sa…
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Boyfriend Kills Ex, Family, In Apparent Murder-Suicide In La Plata: Sheriff
Authorities in Maryland are investigating a suspected murder-suicide that left five dead after a man allegedly killed his ex-girlfriend, her family, and himself during a violent incident in Charles County. Andre Sales, 28, has been identified as the gunman who entered a home in La Plata shortly before 4 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 4, and allegedly murdered his ex-girlfriend, Sara Mann, 21; her brother, Kai Mann, 18; their mother, Sommaly Mann, 48; and another male who was inside, Javon Watson, 23 of White Plains. (2/3) When officers entered the house, they located five people who were decease…
Police & Fire
Teen Being Charged As Adult For Drug, Weapon Offenses In Charles County, Sheriff Says
Investigators say that a teenage suspect is being charged as an adult on multiple weapons and drug charges after being caught by a member of the Charles County Sheriff’s Office who was assaulted during the incident. Officers from the sheriff’s office responded to a grocery store in the 190 block of St. Patrick's Drive in Charles County - twice - late last month to investigate complaints of loitering and possible drug activities. While responding to the grocery store, officers were able to detain one teen, and while he was being apprehended, another suspect allegedly assaulted the officer be…
Police & Fire
Police Investigating Murder Of Waldorf Teen Shot To Death In Car: Sheriff
An investigation has been launched after a teenager was found shot and killed while sitting in a vehicle in Maryland, according to the Charles County Sheriff's Office. Waldorf resident Aden Christopher Garcia, 19, died from his injuries on Monday, Oct. 24 after being shot repeatedly while sitting in a vehicle on Albemarle Place in Charles County, authorities announced. The Prince George’s Police Department received an emergency call shortly after 2:15 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 23 to investigate a shooting when a man - later identified as Garcia - was found with a gunshot wound to his upper body.…
Police & Fire
Suspects At Large After Assaulting, Pointing Gun At Pizza Delivery Man In Waldorf: Sheriff
A group of unruly juveniles are at large in Maryland after allegedly assaulting a delivery man and pointing a gun at him during a robbery in Charles County, the sheriff’s office announced. Officers from the Charles County Sheriff's Office responded to the 4500 block of Grebe Place in Waldorf, where there was a reported robbery involving a group of minors and a pizza delivery driver who was victimized, officials announced on Wednesday, July 20. The alleged incident happened shortly after 11:15 p.m. on Saturday, July 16, according to investigators. It is alleged that the occupants exited the…
Police & Fire
Suspect At Large After Shooting Teen In Charles County
A 13-year-old suffered non-life-threatening injuries after being struck by a bullet during an incident in Charles County, authorities announced. Officers from the La Plata Police Department and Charles County Sheriff's Office responded to a reported shooting shortly before midnight on Monday, July 18 in the area of Caroline Drive and Jennie Run Drive, officials said. Upon arrival, first responders said that they located a 13-year-old boy who was shot in the arm, though no suspect was in the area. The teen was transported to an area hospital for treatment, though it remains unclear w…
Police & Fire
Alert Issued For Man Wanted In Connection To 'Violent Assault' In Charles County
Recognize him? An alert has been issued by the Charles County Sheriff's Office as they seek the public's assistance in tracking down a suspect wanted for an assault. Indian Head resident Andrew William Sloop, 34, is at large and is wanted in connection violent incident in Charles County. Investigators described Sloop as being 5-foot-8 weighing approximately 155 pounds. Officials noted that it is unknown if he is still in the area or if he left the region in a vehicle. No other descriptive information was provided by the sheriff's office. Anyone with information regarding Sloop or his w…
Police & Fire
$12.5K Reward Issued In Charles County As Police Investigate 2021 Homicide In Nanjemoy
Police investigators in Maryland are seeking fresh information as they continue a homicide investigation into the 2021 death of Shaquone Johnson in Charles County. On Sept. 6, Johnson’s dead body was located in a wooded area in the 700 block of Gilroy Road in Nanjemoy, according to the Charles County Sheriff’s Office. The investigation into his death determined that Johnson had been murdered by unknown suspects. As of Thursday, July 14, a spokesperson for the sheriff’s office said that officers are actively in the Palmer Apartment Complex in the area of October Place in Waldorf, conducting…
Police & Fire
Suspended Student In Pomfret Busted With Dangerous Weapon At HS: Sheriff
A suspended student in Maryland who was playing hoops on school grounds was busted with an illegal weapon after being asked to leave the area, the Charles County Sheriff’s Office announced. At approximately 8:15 a.m. on Wednesday, June 15, a student from McDonough High School in Pomfret who had previously been suspended showed up to school and was asked to leave. The student complied, according to Diane Richardson of the Charles County Sheriff’s Media Relations Office; however, he then proceeded to walk over to the Robert D. Stethem Educational Center, where he was spotted inside the gym pl…
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