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Narcotics Enforcement Section charges suspect in drug distribution, drug trafficking, and illegal possession of firearms case

On September 17, detectives assigned to the Narcotics Enforcement Section served a search warrant at a residence in the 3300 block of Bushmill Place in White Plains relating to drug distribution. The suspect in the case was located on the scene. During the search warrant, over $3,000 worth of cocaine, drug distribution equipment, and two loaded handguns were recovered. David [...]

2024-09-24T14:07:31-04:00September 20, 2024|Press Releases|

Loaded handgun found in student’s lunchbox at Benjamin Stoddert Middle School

On September 18 at 12:40 p.m., school administrators at Benjamin Stoddert Middle School were alerted that a student was possibly in possession of a gun. The school resource officer (SRO) was notified and located the student who was found to be in possession of a loaded handgun, which was in their lunchbox. No threats were made. The SRO is investigating [...]

2024-09-18T15:17:47-04:00September 18, 2024|Press Releases|

Patrol officer recovers stolen handgun during traffic stop: occupant had active warrant

On September 14 at 3:24 a.m., a patrol officer initiated a traffic stop in the area of Berry Road and Scotland Heights in Waldorf for violations including suspended tags. Upon approaching the car, it was learned an occupant had an active warrant for failure to appear in court on a gun-related charge from another jurisdiction. Further, a loaded handgun was [...]

2024-09-18T14:40:26-04:00September 18, 2024|Press Releases|

Detectives investigating homicide on Lewisham Place in Waldorf

On September 16 at 1:18 p.m., officers responded to the 11600 block of Lewisham Place in Waldorf for the report of a shooting. When officers arrived, an adult male was located with a gunshot wound. Fire/EMS provided first aid, but the male was pronounced deceased on the scene. The suspects were observed fleeing the area in a U-Haul truck. Officers [...]

2024-09-17T13:42:55-04:00September 17, 2024|Press Releases|

Officer-involved non-fatal shooting of stabbing suspect armed with a knife

On September 12, at approximately 11:51 a.m., officers responded to the 14700 block of Bassford Road in Waldorf after developing information that a suspect, who had active arrest warrants stemming from a violent assault and stabbing of his elderly relative’s caregiver, was inside a house. A preliminary investigation is as follows: After learning of the suspect’s whereabouts, officers established a [...]

2024-09-16T18:00:35-04:00September 12, 2024|Press Releases|

Suspect wanted in connection with violent domestic assault arrested

On September 10, during the evening hours, Edwin Argueta-Tobar, 34, of Waldorf,  turned himself in to the Chares County Sheriff’s Office. Argueta-Tobar had an active warrant for first-degree assault and second-degree assault in connection with a violent attack on a woman known to him. The facts of the case are as follows: On September 7 at 9:30 p.m., officers responded [...]

2024-09-11T11:21:44-04:00September 11, 2024|Press Releases|

Officers injured during arrest of suspect armed with knife

On September 8 at 7:33 p.m. a patrol officer initiated a traffic stop in the area of St. Ignatius Drive and October Place in Waldorf. The driver refused to stop and sped off. Stop sticks were utilized and the car’s tires became deflated. The driver exited the car and fled but was apprehended within a short distance. While trying to [...]

2024-09-10T16:36:12-04:00September 10, 2024|Press Releases|

Warrant issued for man wanted in connection with violent assault against woman

On September 7 at 9:30 p.m., officers responded to the 5000 block of Hawthorne Road in La Plata for the report of a domestic-related assault. Upon arrival, the victim reported she left her residence to take some items outside when the suspect, Edwin Geovany Argueta-Tobar, 34, of Waldorf, approached her from behind, pulled her, punched her several times in her [...]

2024-09-10T11:58:57-04:00September 10, 2024|Press Releases|
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