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Maryland Man Gets Prison Time For Sexually Abusing Teen, State's Attorney Announces
A Maryland man will spend a decade in prison and must register as a sex offender after admitting to sexually abusing a minor, the state's attorney announced. Waldorf resident Clarence Henry Henderson, 30, pleaded guilty in Charles County to sexual abuse of a minor and was sentenced to 10 years in prison. Upon his release from prison, Henderson will be on supervised probation for five years and must register on the sex offender registry for the rest of his life, according to Charles County State’s Attorney Tony Covington. Henderson pleaded guilty in June. On Nov. 22, 2019, members of the C…
Police & Fire
U-Haul Destroyed After Going Up In Flames Following Collision In Maryland
The driver of a rented U-Haul in Maryland was able to escape harm, but his truck didn't fare well when an engine fire sparked following a collision, officials announced. In Charles County, first responders in Hughesville responded to a stretch of Prince Frederick Road in Hughesville near the intersection of Brandywine Road for a reported crash over the weekend. Upon arrival shortly before 5:30 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 5, officials said that crews from the Hughesville Volunteer Fire Department were met by members of the Charles County Sheriff's Office, where there was a U-Haul truck with a fire…
Police & Fire
Burglar Waits For Homeowner To Return From Work Before Attack In Maryland: Sheriff
A man laid in wait inside a Maryland home after burglarizing it to attack a homeowner when he returned home from work, authorities announced. Prince George’s County resident Roy Pena-Bautista, 40, of Brandywine, is facing charges following a reported burglary and assault in the 15700 block of Cloverleaf Court in Hughesville, according to the Charles County Sheriff's Office. Shortly before 5:30 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 4, a spokesperson for the sheriff's office said that the homeowner heard a noise in the spare bedroom of the residence, and as he went to investigate, he was immediately attacke…
Police & Fire
Summer School Student Charged For Stealing Phone, Brandishing Weapon At Maryland HS: Sheriff
A pair of summer school students are unlikely to have a “Breakfast Club” moment in Maryland after one teen stole his victim's phone and allegedly threatened him with a weapon when he was confronted, the Charles County Sheriff’s Office announced. The victim and suspect were involved in an altercation at approximately 12:15 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 4 in a stairwell inside Westlake High School, during which the victim’s phone fell out of his pocket, authorities said. It is alleged that the suspect teen grabbed the phone and proceeded to flee, according to officials. His victim followed on his he…
Police & Fire
Bout Of Jealousy Leads To Shooting During Domestic-Related Incident In Maryland: Sheriff
A domestic-related incident involving a convicted felon who answered the door of a friend’s house in Maryland while brandishing a handgun led to a shooting that hospitalized one, authorities said. Waldorf resident Jonathan Blades, 38, is facing multiple charges after allegedly shooting someone at approximately 9:50 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 3 in the 13300 block of Holly Springs Drive in Waldorf, according to the Charles County Sheriff’s Office. The preliminary investigation into the shooting determined that a man - whose name has not been released - went to a house where he thought a female a…
Police & Fire
Stolen Motorcycle Recovered In Maryland During Special Enforcement Detail
Police in Maryland on a special patrol got more than they bargained for when they busted a rider driving a stolen motorcycle, authorities announced. Washington, DC resident Darrell Allen Davidson, 35, was busted on the stolen ride by members of the Charles County Sheriff’s Office during a planned safety and speed enforcement operation on Budds Creek Road. During the enforcement, which came about as a result of ongoing traffic complaints throughout the county, officers handed out dozens of tickets to 58 vehicles that were stopped. Deputies issued citations for violations relating to: Sp…
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Two Maryland Houses Struck When Gunshots Ring Out In Quiet Neighborhoods: Sheriff
A reckless endangerment report is under investigation in Maryland after gunshots rang out during an early morning incident that saw two area homes struck by bullets, authorities announced. Officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded at approximately 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 2 to the area of Jackson Court in Waldorf, where there was a report of multiple gunshots. Upon arrival, officers said that several people could be seen running away from the area of the reported shooting, and shell cases were recovered on Jackson Court and on Brightwell Court. Further investigation d…
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Police K9 Team In Maryland Leads To Apprehension Of Wanted Suspect Hiding Under Car: Sheriff
A wanted man in Maryland was tracked down by a police K9 unit after being busted with an illegal weapon and an alleged harassment incident, authorities announced. District Heights resident Kemani Rhodes, 21, who had been wanted for first-degree assault in Prince George’s, is facing new charges in Charles County after being apprehended following an incident in Bryans Road last month. Officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 3000 block of Livingston Road at approxiamtely 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 30, where there was a reported suspect - later identified as Rhodes - p…
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Teens Busted With Replica AR-15-Style Pellet Gun After Armed Robbery At Maryland Mall
Two teens are facing armed robbery charges after allegedly holding up their victim with a replica AR-15-style pellet gun that was used during an incident at a Charles County shopping hub, authorities announced. Officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to Mall Circle at the St. Charles Town Centre at approximately 8 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 1, where there was a reported robbery involving two teens who cornered their victim before stealing from him. It is alleged that the minor victim reported to sheriff’s office deputies that he was approached in a hallway near the food court …
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Fast & Furious: 'Reckless' ATV Rider Leads Police Right To Other Off-Road Vehicles In Maryland
An ATV rider who was driving in a “reckless manner” accidentally led members of the Charles County Sheriff’s Office straight to a storage facility with other off-road vehicles, all of which were seized, authorities announced. La Plata resident Demetrius Charles Dorsey, 21, is facing charges after attempting to flee from sheriff’s deputies during a special enforcement detail following multiple complaints from the community about off-road vehicles being driven on area roadways. Specifically, Dorsey was charged with: Operating an off-road vehicle on government property; Negligent driving; R…
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Suspect Implicated In Massive Drug Trafficking Bust In Maryland Could Be Released: Sheriff
Despite being busted with a host of drugs and illegal weapons during a Maryland trafficking case, a 22-year-old suspect may be eligible for release from custody, according to the Charles County Sheriff’s Office. Waldorf resident Ryle Michael Burley was arrested at his home in the 5400 block of Harvest Fish Place during a drug sweep by members of the sheriff's office’s Narcotics Enforcement Section and the Emergency Services Team, a spokesperson for the agency announced on Wednesday, July 27. The investigation was launched after learning about alleged drug dealing out of an area hoe. W…
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Convict Busted With 'Ghost Gun,' PCP Attempting To Flee From Officers In Maryland: Sheriff
A convict from Prince George's County is facing new charges after being busted with an illegal "ghost gun" and PCP in Charles County, authorities announced. District Heights resident Malik Rashaad Dickey, 26, was apprehended by members of the Charles County Sheriff’s Office after attempting to flee from officers who were conducting a traffic stop on Crain Highway in Waldorf, officials said. Officers attempted to initiate a traffic stop shortly before 2:30 a.m. on Friday, July 22 in the 2900 block of Crain Highway, during which, Dickey allegedly jumped out, grabbed a handgun that was in his …
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