On May 8, detectives assigned to the Charles County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division initiated an investigation into a shooting that occurred in the 2400 block of Sedgemore Place in Bryans Road. In that case, Carl Francis Braxton, age 30, of Bryans Road, was shot and killed. The case was reviewed with the Charles County State’s Attorney’s Office and on [...]
On December 18 at 9:50 a.m., students were observed vaping in a school bathroom at Thomas Stone High School. Administrators found a small group of students in possession of a vape. One of the students also had a Taser and pepper spray. The contraband was recovered by the school resource officer. The students face charges as well as disciplinary consequences [...]
On December 12 at 12:17 p.m., two students at Thomas Stone High School were involved in a verbal altercation. The school resource officer and school staff were able to keep the students separated; however, one student pushed through and ran toward the other student. A third student got involved in the altercation and additional police officers were called to the [...]
On December 8 at 12:08 p.m., a school resource officer at Thomas Stone High School was assisting a school administrator with a student who was in the administrator’s office and acting disorderly relating to an argument they were having with another student. The SRO was in the doorway of the office when the student walked toward the door and suddenly [...]
On December 7 between 11:30 a.m. and 11:45 a.m., multiple altercations occurred inside Henry Lackey High School involving several students. A school administrator was injured when they attempted to intervene. The school resource officer and school employees were able to de-escalate the situation and the students were separated. The involved students face criminal charges as well as disciplinary consequences from [...]
Detectives assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division have identified and charged a 17-year-old male in connection with an armed robbery case and a carjacking case that both occurred last month. In one case, the suspect approached the occupant of a car on Grouse Place, brandished a firearm, and demanded the car keys. After obtaining the keys, the suspect fled on [...]
Detectives assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division have identified and arrested a suspect in connection with a non-fatal shooting that occurred in late October. On October 29, an altercation occurred between two males inside a business on Business Park Court. An unknown person, who was not involved in the altercation, shot the victim and fled. The victim was transported to [...]
On December 5 at 4:20 p.m., officers assigned to the Neighborhood Enforcement Team initiated a traffic stop in the 2200 block of Crain Highway. Upon approaching the vehicle, officers detected a strong odor of cannabis. Further investigation revealed the occupants were in possession of a loaded firearm without a serial number. Jeffery Allen Fenwick, 18, of Indian Head, and Christopher [...]
On December 4 at 1 p.m., three students were involved in an altercation at St. Charles High School. The students face charges and disciplinary actions from the Charles County Public Schools. Anyone with information is asked to call Officer Watkins at 301-609-3282 ext. 0721. The investigation is ongoing. CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office 301-609-6557 or 240-682-1658 The CCSO was [...]
The Charles County Sheriff’s Office is currently seeking information leading to the location of a missing person, Jamell LeeHeung II, 25, of Indian Head. LeeHeung was initially reported missing on November 25 to the U.S. Navy Police at the Indian Head Base where he lived. On November 27, investigators from the Naval Criminal Investigation Service (NCIS) contacted the Charles County [...]