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Maryland Man With Familiar Name Assaults Ex-GF During Home Invasion: Sheriff Maryland Man With Familiar Name Assaults Ex-GF During Home Invasion: Sheriff
Maryland Man With Familiar Name Assaults Ex-GF During Home Invasion: Sheriff A Maryland man who shares the namesake of one of the most iconic characters in “The Wire” is facing charges for allegedly forcing his way into an apartment where his ex-girlfriend was staying and assaulting multiple people, authorities announced. Waldorf resident Stacy Jermain Barksdale, 36, is facing multiple charges after the alleged assault and then attempting to flee from arresting officers while brandishing a knife, according to Diane Richardson of the Charles County Sheriff’s Media Relations Office on Tuesday, July 19. Shortly before 3:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 16, members of the she…

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Sheriff Investigating Fatal One-Car Crash In Maryland Sheriff Investigating Fatal One-Car Crash In Maryland
Sheriff Investigating Fatal One-Car Crash In Maryland Police have released the name of a 52-year-old man who was killed in a one-vehicle crash in Charles County over the holiday weekend. Nanjemoy resident John Walter Knott was killed in the crash shortly before 6:20 p.m. on Saturday, July 2 near the intersection of Poorhouse Road and Glasgow Lane in Port Tobacco, officials said on Tuesday, July 5. Upon arrival at the scene, Diane Richardson of the Charles County Sheriff's Media Relations Office said that deputies located Knott after he crashed into multiple trees. Knott was pronounced dead at the scene, she added. The preliminary investigati…

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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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Armed Home Invaders Apprehended In Maryland: Sheriff Armed Home Invaders Apprehended In Maryland: Sheriff
Armed Home Invaders Apprehended In Maryland: Sheriff Two men are behind bars after being apprehended following an armed home invasion that led to a shot being fired in Maryland, officials said. Waldorf resident Derrron Jerell Hall, 36, and Prince Frederick resident Demarr Young, 37, are both facing a host of charges in Charles County after being busted for breaking into a home in the 5600 block of Ted Bowling Road in Bryantown. Shortly after 5 a.m. on Friday, June 24, it is alleged that Young and Hall forced their way into the home and demanded cash while threatening their victims with a handgun, according to Janelle Love of the Charles Count…

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Fleeing Suspect Busted With Pot, Semi-Automatic Handgun In Maryland: Sheriff Fleeing Suspect Busted With Pot, Semi-Automatic Handgun In Maryland: Sheriff
Fleeing Suspect Busted With Pot, Semi-Automatic Handgun In Maryland: Sheriff A suspect who attempted to flee from sheriff's deputies was apprehended while in possession of a loaded semi-automatic weapon, authorities announced on Tuesday, June 21. Indian Head resident Charles Edward Gross, 20, is facing a host of charges after being busted with drugs and a handgun during a traffic stop in St. Charles. At approximately 2 a.m. on Monday, June 13, officers conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of Post Office Road and Catterton Place due to the vehicle having a suspended registration, according to Diane Richardson of the Charles County Sheriff’s Media Relations…

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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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