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Police Investigating Crash That Kills One, Hospitalizes Two In Maryland Police Investigating Crash That Kills One, Hospitalizes Two In Maryland
Police Investigating Crash That Kills One, Hospitalizes Two In Maryland One person was killed and two others hospitalized with “serious injuries” after an early-morning crash and car fire in Maryland, authorities said. Shortly after 2:15 a.m. on Friday, July 8, officers from the Charles County Sheriff's Office responded to the 11300 block of Maryland Point Road in Nanjemoy, where there was a reported single-car crash. Upon arrival, a spokesperson for the sheriff's office said that officers reported that two occupants of the vehicle were able to exit the car, though a third was pronounced dead at the scene. The preliminary investigation determined that the driv…

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ATVs Truly Taken Off-Road After Men Busted Driving Recklessly In Maryland: Sheriff ATVs Truly Taken Off-Road After Men Busted Driving Recklessly In Maryland: Sheriff
ATVs Truly Taken Off-Road After Men Busted Driving Recklessly In Maryland: Sheriff Two Maryland men drove a little too fast and too furious on their off-road vehicles and are now facing charges after their ATVs were seized, the sheriff’s department announced. Waldorf residents Tavon James Dodson, 26, and Sean Gerard Estep, 36, were the subject of multiple noise complaints about operating their vehicles recklessly in Charles County, leading to a special enforcement detail in their hometown that led to their arrests on Wednesday, June 29. Officers from the sheriff's office said that investigators were made aware of reckless driving in the area of St. Thomas Drive, Village S…

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Vandals Cause $30,000 In Damage To Home During Burglary In Maryland: Sheriff Vandals Cause $30,000 In Damage To Home During Burglary In Maryland: Sheriff
Vandals Cause $30,000 In Damage To Home During Burglary In Maryland: Sheriff Police investigators in Maryland are investigating a home burglary and vandalism incident that led to more than $30,000 in damages and stolen property, the Charles County Sheriff’s Office announced. A homeowner in the 10900 block of Sam's Place in Waldorf returned home at approximately 1:30 p.m. on Monday, June 27 to find that it had been broken into and ransacked. Upon arrival, officers were advised that when the victim returned home, his residence had been broken into and vandalized, according to Janelle Love of the Charles County Sheriff's Media Relations Office. Walls, furniture, cabi…

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Maryland Man Apprehended After Setting Sister's House On Fire, Fleeing In Stolen Car: Officials Maryland Man Apprehended After Setting Sister's House On Fire, Fleeing In Stolen Car: Officials
Maryland Man Apprehended After Setting Sister's House On Fire, Fleeing In Stolen Car: Officials A Maryland man went through with threats he made toward his family, setting his sister’s house on fire in Charles County before stealing a neighbor’s vehicle and attempting to flee, the state fire marshal announced. Waldorf resident Randall Wayne Crowder, Jr. made good on his threat on Wednesday, June 22, when he started an intentional fire in the 9200 block of Kris Drive before attempting to speed away in the stolen vehicle. Shortly before 10 p.m. on Wednesday night, Charles County Sheriff’s deputies requested the fire marshal to investigate the suspicious blaze, officials said. Crowders…

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Maryland Driver Busted With Gun, Marijuana During DUI Checkpoint Maryland Driver Busted With Gun, Marijuana During DUI Checkpoint
Maryland Driver Busted With Gun, Marijuana During DUI Checkpoint A DUI checkpoint in Maryland led to the arrest of a 25-year-old driver who was not impaired, but will face weapons charges after being busted with a loaded handgun in Charles County. Waldorf resident William Andrew Mells was arrested by law enforcement authorities during the sobriety checkpoint, which was conducted on Leonardtown Road in the area of Renner Road in Waldorf, a spokesperson for the Charles County Sheriff’s Office announced on Tuesday, June 21. When Mells got to the checkpoint, police said that it was determined he was in possession of a loaded handgun, and suspected marijuana…

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Teen Prohibited From Possessing Firearms Busted With Loaded Gun In Maryland: Sheriff Teen Prohibited From Possessing Firearms Busted With Loaded Gun In Maryland: Sheriff
Teen Prohibited From Possessing Firearms Busted With Loaded Gun In Maryland: Sheriff A teenager who is too young to be in possession of firearms was busted by members of the sheriff’s office in Charles County with an illegal, loaded gun during a traffic stop, authorities announced. White Plains resident Camilo Frost Garcia, 18, is facing weapons charges following a late-night traffic stop at a busy intersection in La Plata. An officer on patrol in the 200 block of Kent Avenue in La Plata stopped Garcia shortly after 10:45 p.m. on Saturday, June 18 after he committed a vehicle and traffic violation in the area, according to a spokesperson from the sheriff’s office. During t…

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Teen Busted With Drugs, Illegal Weapon, During Speeding Stop In Maryland Teen Busted With Drugs, Illegal Weapon, During Speeding Stop In Maryland
Teen Busted With Drugs, Illegal Weapon, During Speeding Stop In Maryland A speeding driver in Maryland is facing drug and weapon charges after being busted during a traffic stop in Charles County. Pomfret resident Jayden Kevin Craig, 18, was arrested following a speeding stop in the area of Indian Head Highway and Cedar Lane in Charles County when he was apprehended by deputies from the sheriff's office. During the stop, investigators said that deputies recovered marijuana from inside the car and found Craig to be in possession of a loaded firearm with a fully loaded 10-round magazine in his waistband according to Diane Richardson of the Charles County Sheriff’s…

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Cigar Thief Apprehended After Weeklong Search In Maryland: Sheriff Cigar Thief Apprehended After Weeklong Search In Maryland: Sheriff
Cigar Thief Apprehended After Weeklong Search In Maryland: Sheriff Police investigators apprehended a suspect wanted for robbing a convenience store in Maryland following a lengthy search, authorities announced. Clifton DeWayne Trent, 30, of Walford, was arrested this week after allegedly burglarizing a shop in the 3300 block of Leonardtown Road in his hometown after an incident earlier this month, according to the Charles County Sheriff’s Office. On Monday, June 6, Diane Richardson of the sheriff’s Media Relations Office, said that Trent entered the business, approached the clerk, and asked for cigars. When the clerk got the cigars, it is alleged that Tr…

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Suspended HS Student In Maryland Busted Holding Brass Knuckles With A Blade: Sheriff Suspended HS Student In Maryland Busted Holding Brass Knuckles With A Blade: Sheriff
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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Sheriff's Deputies Recover Marijuana, Illegal Guns In Maryland During Search Sheriff's Deputies Recover Marijuana, Illegal Guns In Maryland During Search
Sheriff's Deputies Recover Marijuana, Illegal Guns In Maryland During Search Marijuana and illegal guns were seized by police investigators in Maryland who served a search warrant following complaints of drug activity in Charles County, the sheriff’s office announced. Members of the Charles County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Enforcement Section executed a search warrant in the 1000 block of Dorset Drive in Waldorf, a spokesperson for the agency said on Wednesday, June 15. The warrants were issued as part of an investigation into complaints of drug activities involving Trevon Akeem Allen, 27, of Waldorf, throughout the region. During the search, investigators said …

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Illegal Slot Machines Seized From Maryland Business: Sheriff Illegal Slot Machines Seized From Maryland Business: Sheriff
Illegal Slot Machines Seized From Maryland Business: Sheriff Several slot machines were seized from a Maryland business following an investigation into a complaint of illegal gambling in Charles County. Members of the Charles County Sheriff’s Office Alcohol and Tobacco Unit launched an investigation into a business in the 4700 block of Crain Highway in White Plains regarding the use of slot machines that were being operated without a license. Based on the complaint, an alcohol compliance check was conducted at the business, and it was determined that four slot machines - none of which were licensed by the State of Maryland - were being used without …

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Schools
Knife, Stun Gun Seized From Maryland High School Student: Sheriff Knife, Stun Gun Seized From Maryland High School Student: Sheriff
Knife, Stun Gun Seized From Maryland High School Student: Sheriff A high school student in Maryland may face criminal charges after bringing weapons to school, authorities said. A school administrator at the Thomas Stone High School in Waldorf was notified of a student in possession of a knife and stun gun at approximately 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 9, the Charles County Sheriff’s Office said. Both weapons were recovered without incident, officials noted. The school’s resource officer is conducting an investigation and, upon completion, will review the case with the State’s Attorney’s Office regarding potential criminal charges against the student,&nb…

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