On September 28 at 10:42 a.m., a Piccowaxen Middle School administrator notified the school resource officer that they had recovered a butterfly training knife from a student. The school resource officer has initiated an investigation, and the student is facing disciplinary consequences from the CCPS. Officer Caballero is investigating. CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office 301-609-6557 or 240-682-1658 The Charles [...]
On September 26, detectives assigned to the Narcotics Enforcement Section served a search and seizure warrant in the 2000 block of Amberleaf Place in Waldorf in connection with a drug investigation. The suspect, Spencer Roland Hill Jr., 47, of Waldorf, was taken into custody away from the residence on an outstanding arrest warrant, and was found to be in possession [...]
On September 27 at 11:06 a.m., three students at Thomas Stone High School became involved in a physical altercation which had to be separated by school staff and the school resource officer. The school resource officer has initiated an investigation. The students also face disciplinary consequences from the Charles County Public Schools. Anyone with information about this case is asked [...]
On September 27 at 1:20 p.m., a school bus driver reported that two students were fighting on a Mattawoman Middle School bus. Patrol officers responded to the scene where they found one of the involved students with facial injuries that occurred during the altercation. That student was transported to the hospital for treatment. In accordance with Maryland law, the students [...]
On September 26 at 12:49 p.m., three students at St. Charles High School became involved in a fight in a school hallway. The students were separated by school staff and one of the students involved was treated by a school nurse for an injury sustained during the altercation. A school resource officer has initiated an investigation and criminal charges are [...]
On September 25 at 2:41 p.m., a school administrator at North Point High School entered a student bathroom and saw what appeared to be a firearm discarded in one of the urinals. The school resource officer recovered the item, and determined it was a BB gun replica of a Glock 18 pistol. Parents are urged to speak with their children [...]
Charles County, MD…Charles County Sheriff Troy D. Berry is proud to announce that Lieutenant Travis Yates of the Charles County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) graduated from Cohort 2023-02 of the DC Police Leadership Academy (DCPLA) hosted by the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). “I am proud of Lt. Yates’ accomplishment. Continuing education is critical for our employees and I’m confident Lt. Yates [...]
On September 19 at 1:15 p.m., school administrators at Matula Elementary School were notified of a student who was reportedly in possession of a vape. A school resource officer initiated an investigation. Further investigation revealed two students were smoking the vape in a school bathroom. The vape, which was labeled as having 150 mg of CBD, was recovered from one [...]
On September 19 at 2 p.m., a school resource officer was notified by a school administrator of a student in possession of a knife. The knife was recovered. In accordance with Maryland law, the student cannot be charged due to their age. The Charles County Department of Juvenile Services will be contacted. PFC Quigley is investigating. CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media [...]
On September 19 at 9:30 a.m., two students at North Point High School were involved in an altercation inside a bathroom. Both students sustained minor injuries and were treated by a school nurse. The school resource officer is investigating. The students also face disciplinary consequences from the Charles County Public Schools. Anyone with information is asked to contact Cpl. Cook [...]