CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 In December, 2019, the Charles County government obtained a permanent injunction from the Circuit Court for Charles County forbidding Family First Management Group (“X4B”) from using the premises at 7075 Indian Head Highway without proper zoning permits. Historically, these types of zoning violations are handled by qualified County personnel, not [...]

DATE: January 24, 2020   CONTACT: Janelle Love Media Relations Office 301-609-6538 or 301-848-4799 The CCSO Reflects on the Accomplishments of 2019 As another year has ended and we embark upon a new decade, Sheriff Troy Berry and the Charles County Sheriff’s Office reflect on the successes of 2019. Several accomplishments and events stand out most: crime in Charles County [...]

UPDATE: January 22 at 12:40 p.m.: Mr. Stacey was found by officers in a wooded area about a quarter mile from his house. He was safe and unharmed. CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 The Charles County Sheriff’s Office is continuing their search for John Stacey, 81, who was reported missing last night. On January [...]

CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 In the fall of 2019, Charles County Detective C. Gilroy, who is assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division, initiated an investigation into a large-scale organized retail theft ring occurring at several businesses after noticing a marked increase in theft reports, especially involving printer ink cartridges, and repeated arrests of [...]

CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 Theft from Auto: On January 13 at 1:41 a.m., officers responded to the area of New Stead Court in Bryans Road for the report of a theft. A homeowner was alerted by a security system that someone had pulled on the door handles of several cars parked nearby. Entry [...]

CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 On January 7, detectives assigned to the Charles County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division charged George Andrew Taylor, 34, of Waldorf, with sex abuse of a minor continued course of conduct; sex offense third-degree; sex-offense fourth-degree; and second-degree assault in connection with a sexual child abuse case that was [...]

CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 POLICE LOOKING TO IDENTIFY SUSPECT IN INDECENT EXPOSURE CASE: On December 31 at approximately 2:07 p.m., officers responded to the parking lot of a library on Village Street in Waldorf for the report of an indecent exposure. The suspect approached the victims and exposed his genitals. The suspect is described [...]

CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 Charles County Sheriff Troy D. Berry and the members of the CCSO Forensic Science Unit are pleased to announce the Agency is now utilizing the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN) – a program managed by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF). The NIBIN program automates [...]

DATE: December 27, 2019          CONTACT: Janelle Love Media Relations Office (301) 609-6538 or (301) 848-4799 Detectives Identify and Arrest Shooting Suspects: Charles County Sheriff’s detectives have identified and arrested three suspects involved in a shooting which took place earlier this year. On September 27 at approximately 12:15 p.m., officers responded to the area of Medinah Street and Mesquite Court [...]

DATE: December 24, 2019 CONTACT: Janelle Love Media Relations Office (301) 609-6538 or (301) 848-4799 Charles County Detention Center Raises Record Donations for Christmas Connection For at least the last ten years, Corrections Officers at the Charles County Detention Center have hosted an annual Toy Drive to benefit the Charles County Children’s Aid Society’s Christmas Connection program. Prior to 2019, [...]