Charles County Sheriff’s Officers Successfully Rescue Injured Woman Held Captive by Boyfriend  

On August 18, Charles County Sheriff's officers received a call to check on the welfare of a woman, whose family was concerned for her safety. The woman’s family, who reside out of state, reported that she was in a physically abusive relationship with her boyfriend, Howard Theodore Coleman, Jr., age 42, of Waldorf, and had not been heard from [...]

2024-08-22T17:39:45-04:00August 20, 2024|Press Releases|

Charles County Crime Solvers offering cash reward in stolen car and attempted theft cases

Charles County Crime Solvers is offering a cash reward for information leading to the arrest of the suspect(s) involved in a car theft and the attempted theft of another vehicle. On August 13, during the overnight hours, an unknown suspect(s) stole an Infiniti sedan parked on Sourwood Avenue in Waldorf. While conducting the investigation, officers canvassed the area and observed [...]

2024-08-14T16:06:47-04:00August 14, 2024|Press Releases|

Detectives charge man with rape, false imprisonment, use of a firearm, and other violent crimes

On August 9 at 7:25 p.m., Charles County Sheriff’s officers responded to a call for a sexual assault that occurred at a house in the 7300 block of Tottenham Drive in White Plains. When officers located the victim, she reported she was sexually assaulted at gunpoint inside the home. The victim, a house cleaner, was inside the house when a [...]

2024-08-13T15:00:51-04:00August 13, 2024|Press Releases|

Charles County Sheriff’s Office Captain Clarence Black Graduates from DC Police Leadership Academy

Charles County, MD – Charles County Sheriff Troy D. Berry is pleased to announce that Captain Clarence Black of the Charles County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) has successfully graduated from Cohort 2024-1 of the DC Police Leadership Academy (DCPLA), hosted by the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). Sheriff Berry expressed his pride in Captain Black's achievement, stating, “I am proud [...]

2024-08-02T13:31:04-04:00August 2, 2024|Press Releases|

Charles County Crime Solvers offering cash reward for the identity of suspect in indecent exposure case

Charles County Sheriff’s officers are seeking the identity of a male who exposed himself to a woman while inside a grocery store on King Street in Waldorf. A photo of the suspect, which was recovered from a store surveillance camera, was obtained. Anyone with information about the identity of the suspect is asked to call Officer Vanover at 301-609-6282 ext. [...]

2024-07-31T16:44:41-04:00July 31, 2024|Press Releases|

Patrol officers recover stolen vehicle and apprehend occupant who had active warrant for failure to appear in court for armed robbery case

On July 24 at 12:37 a.m., officers working on a detail relating to stolen cars observed a red Toyota Prius parked near Hamilton Place in Waldorf. Officers confirmed the vehicle had been reported stolen in St. Mary's County, and as officers approached, the driver of the Prius began to move. Officers attempted to initiate a traffic stop, but the driver [...]

2024-07-30T13:46:28-04:00July 30, 2024|Press Releases|

Detectives identify and arrest two suspects in the March armed robbery and carjacking case at St. Charles High School

Detectives assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division, with the assistance of a school resource officer at St. Charles High School, have identified and arrested two suspects in connection with an armed robbery and carjacking case that occurred in the student parking lot at St. Charles High School. The facts of the case are as follows: On March 6, 2024,  two [...]

2024-07-30T13:39:24-04:00July 30, 2024|Press Releases|

Off-Duty Charles County Sheriff’s officer pleads guilty to DUI – officer was suspended and charged in June  

Charles County, MD – In a commitment to transparency and accountability, Charles County Sheriff Troy D. Berry is informing the public of recent actions involving a Charles County Sheriff’s officer. On June 11, Sgt. Robert Smith, of the Charles County Sheriff’s Office, was suspended with pay after the Agency was informed of charges being placed against him by the St. [...]

2024-07-26T14:58:35-04:00July 26, 2024|Press Releases|

Warrant Unit seeks whereabouts of suspect in first-degree assault

On July 21 at 12:40 p.m., officers responded to the 2300 block of Alava Court in Waldorf for the report of an assault in progress. When officers arrived, the suspect, Gary Courtney Stewart, age 50, of S.E. Washington, D.C., had already fled the area. A preliminary investigation showed Stewart punched the victim in the face and then attempted to stab [...]

2024-07-25T15:51:29-04:00July 25, 2024|Press Releases|

Narcotics Enforcement Section recovers large amounts of drugs/suspect charged with drug distribution

On July 3, as part of an ongoing drug investigation, detectives assigned to the Narcotics Enforcement Section served a search warrant at a home on Jameson Court in Indian Head. The suspect, Domonique Carlton Hawkins, age 31, of Indian Head, was taken into custody away from the home. During the search nearly $50,000 worth of cocaine, crack cocaine, and cannabis [...]

2024-07-22T15:22:48-04:00July 22, 2024|Press Releases|
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