On November 5, a school administrator at Milton M. Somers Middle School was notified that a student, age 12, was possibly in possession of cannabis. Upon further investigation, cannabis was recovered from the student. The school resource officer issued a civil citation for possession of cannabis. The student also faces consequences from the Charles County Public Schools in accordance with [...]
On November 5, four students assaulted two other students inside the school. School administrators intervened and separated the students. One student sustained injuries to their face. The four students who initiated the assault will be charged in connection with this case; they also face school consequences in accordance with the Charles County Public Schools student code of conduct. The investigation [...]
On November 3 at 7:30a.m., a School Resource Officer observed smoke in a restroom where three students were gathered. An administrative search resulted in the recovery of two knives from a 15-year-old student. The student will face consequences in accordance with the Charles County Public Schools Code of Student Conduct. CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations 301-609-6557 or 240-682-1658
On October 30 at approximately 8:34 p.m., officers with the Charles County Sheriff’s Office attempted to stop a Jaguar in the area of Crain Highway and Berry Road after receiving an alert indicating the vehicle had stolen registration plates. The driver refused to stop and continued north into Prince George’s County at a high rate of speed. Officers discontinued their [...]
On October 29 at 09:21 a.m., a teacher observed a knife fall from a 14-year-old student’s pocket during class. No threats were made and the knife was recovered without incident. The teacher confiscated the knife and turned it over to a Youth Engagement Advocate. The student will face consequences in accordance with the CCPS code of student conduct. CONTACT Diane [...]
On October 29 at 12:14 a.m., officers responded to the 2000 block of Smallwood Drive in Waldorf for the report of a shooting. A preliminary investigation revealed that an unknown suspect fired shots in the parking lot, striking two people standing outside a vehicle. One victim was transported for care with critical injuries. The second victim, Charles Arlando Hamilton, age [...]
The Charles County Sheriff’s Office Warrant Unit is actively seeking the location of Jason Shawn Smoot, 41, of La Plata. Smoot has active warrants charging him with possession with intent to distribute narcotics, possession of controlled substances, illegal possession of a firearm due to a prior conviction, carrying a loaded firearm on his person, and additional related charges. Anyone with [...]
Charles County Sheriff’s officers assigned to the Neighborhood Enforcement Team have charged two suspects in connection with a series of organized thefts from a home improvement store located in Waldorf. Over the course of five separate incidents in July 2025, approximately $11,000 in merchandise—including flooring, molding, lighting materials, sinks, and a refrigerator—was stolen. The suspects loaded building supplies onto carts [...]
On October 24, a staff member at Westlake High School observed a student passing an object around to other students inside a classroom. Further investigation revealed the object was a knife, which was recovered from the student. No threats were made. The school resource officer charged the student with possession of a weapon on school property and the student faces [...]
On October 22 at 02:01 p.m., officers responded to the 5000 block of Burreed Court in Waldorf, MD for the report of a stabbing. A preliminary investigation revealed that the victim was involved in a physical altercation with Travis Pritchett, age 22 of Waldorf, when Pritchett punched and stabbed the victim multiple times. Evidence related to the stabbing was recovered [...]