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Body Found In Maryland Field In 1998 Identified: Now It's Time To Find Her Killer, Sheriff Says
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
Fatal Forklift Hit-Run Crash Under Investigation In MD: 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…
Police & Fire
Sheriff's Office IDs Murder Suspect Wanted For Gunning Down Teen In Maryland
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…
Police & Fire
Boyfriend Kills Ex, Family In Apparent Murder-Suicide In Maryland: 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…
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Teen Being Charged As Adult For Drug, Weapon Offenses In Maryland, 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 Maryland 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 Maryland Pizza Delivery Man: 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…
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Suspect At Large After Shooting Teen In Maryland
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 Maryland
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 Maryland As Police Investigate 2021 Homicide
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 HS Student In Maryland Busted Holding Brass Knuckles With A Blade: 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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