On November 22, a student at General Smallwood Middle School exited a bathroom coughing. A school administrator checked on him and learned he was in possession of a vape device containing cannabis. Another vape was found in the student’s locker. The school resource officer charged the student on a civil citation with possession of cannabis. The student also faces school [...]
On November 19, a school resource officer at Mattawoman Middle School was made aware of an incident that occurred during school dismissal on November 18. In this case, three students, ages 13, approached another student and forcibly stole their name-brand ski mask. The SRO initiated an investigation and identified the involved students. On November 21, after conferring with the Charles [...]
On November 21, a student at Thomas Stone High School was found to be in possession of cannabis. The student will be charged on a juvenile civil citation with possession of cannabis. The student faces disciplinary actions in accordance with the Charles County Public Schools Code of Conduct. Parents are urged to talk with their students about the dangers of [...]
On November 20 at approximately 1:30 a.m., unknown suspects broke into a gun shop in the 10500 block of Theodore Green Boulevard in White Plains. More than 100 guns were stolen. Investigators are working with the ATF and ask anyone with information to contact Detective Furr at 301-609-6457. Tipsters who want to remain anonymous may contact Charles County Crime Solvers [...]
On November 20 at 12:11 a.m., officers responded to the 6400 block of Huntt Road in La Plata for the report of a shooting. The caller indicated the suspect, Darshan Eric Williams, age 48, who resides at the house, shot his 15-year-old stepson. When officers arrived, they observed the suspect standing outside. He was taken into custody without incident. Upon [...]
On November 19, a school resource officer at Henry E. Lackey High School was made aware of a student who was yelling in the hallways that he was going to bring a weapon to school to harm another student. The school resource officer located the student and contacted the student’s guardian followed by a home visit. The student was charged [...]
On November 15 at 10:07 a.m., a school resource officer at Benjamin Stoddert Middle School was alerted of a student who was showing video of themselves to other students holding what appeared to be a firearm. The student also mentioned to the other students that they were going to shoot up the school and indicated they had a gun on [...]
On November 12, a post was shared on a social media platform in which someone threatened to kill a specific teacher at General Smallwood Middle School. Students and parents saw the post and contacted the Charles County Sheriff’s Office and the Charles County Public Schools (CCPS). An investigation was initiated by patrol officers, and they were able to identify the [...]
On November 13 at 1 p.m., a student at Davis Middle School was observed smoking a vaping device in a student bathroom. The device was recovered and tested positive for THC. The student was issued a civil citation for possession of cannabis. The student also faces school disciplinary consequences. Parents are urged to talk with their students about the dangers [...]
On November 12 at 4:32 p.m., officers responded to the 5900 block of Bicknell Road in Indian Head for the report of a single-car motor vehicle collision. Upon arrival, officers located the driver deceased inside the car. A preliminary investigation showed the driver, James Stewart, 77, of La Plata, was traveling on Bicknell Road when his vehicle left the roadway [...]