National Night Out Registration Form 2023
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School Resource Officer Charges Student with Assault that Occurred at Middle School
On June 6, a school resource officer at Piccowaxen Middle School charged a juvenile male with assaulting another student stemming from a case that occurred on May 31. While in school, the juvenile male made inappropriate comments to another student and grabbed the student’s head and forcefully pulled it to his groin. The juvenile male was charged with second-degree assault [...]
Student Reported to be in Possession of Knife on School Bus
On June 2, a school resource officer (SRO) at Indian Head Elementary School was informed that a student was possibly in possession of a knife while riding the bus home on June 1. The SRO followed up and learned the student produced the knife and showed it to other students on the bus. No one was harmed and no threats [...]
Charles County Sheriff’s Office Joins 30×30 Initiative
Charles County, MD…Charles County Sheriff Troy D. Berry has announced a partnership with the 30×30 Initiative, a coalition of more than 150 police leaders, researchers, and professional organizations who have joined together to pledge to advance the representation and experiences of women in policing agencies across the United States and work toward increasing women in police recruit classes to 30% by [...]
Replica Firearm / Airsoft Gun Recovered from Student
On May 31 at 3:10 p.m., school administrators at Mt. Hope/ Nanjemoy Elementary School were made aware of a student who was possibly in possession of a weapon. Administrators located the student and found an airsoft gun in their back pack. In accordance with Maryland law, the student cannot be charged due to their age; however, the student does face [...]
Patrol Officers Apprehend Burglary Suspect
On May 29 at 3:16 a.m., officers responded to a hotel in the 9300 block of Crain Highway in Bel Alton for the report of a burglary in progress. A preliminary investigation revealed the suspect was observed entering a room through an unsecured window. Additional evidence showed he tried to enter several other rooms as well. Officers established a perimeter [...]
Charles County Crime Solvers Offering Cash Reward in Assault Cases
On May 28 at 7:13 p.m., unknown suspects drove by a woman in the area of Huntington Circle in Waldorf and shot her with a suspected airsoft or paintball gun, striking her in the arms and legs. The same suspects are believed to be responsible for a similar assault minutes later. The vehicle is described as a four-door, dark-colored passenger [...]
Suspect in Shooting Case on Leland Place Identified and Arrested
On May 24 at 4:03 p.m., officers responded to the 11400 block of Leland Place in Waldorf for the report of the sound of gunshots. When officers arrived, they located a juvenile male who reported someone shot at him; however, he was not struck by gunfire. Investigators developed leads and identified a 15-year-old juvenile as a suspect in this case. [...]
Patrol Officers Recover Stolen KIA Vehicle
On May 24 at 9:25 a.m., officers responded to the 6000 block of New Forest Court in Waldorf for the report of a suspicious person and vehicle. When officers arrived, they located a juvenile near a KIA SUV. A computer check revealed the KIA had been reported stolen from Washington, D.C. The juvenile was also in possession of items stolen [...]
Patrol Officer Recovers Loaded Firearm in Vehicle During Traffic Stop
On May 17 at 6:48 p.m., a patrol officer initiated a traffic stop in the 3200 block of Crain Highway in Waldorf for registration and insurance violations. Further investigation revealed a loaded handgun inside the vehicle. The driver, Jordan Malik Barnes, 27, of Forestville, was arrested and charged with illegal possession of a firearm due to previous convictions, transporting a [...]