On March 7 at 8:09 p.m., an officer assigned to the Neighborhood Enforcement Team initiated a traffic stop at St. Charles Parkway and St. Thomas Drive after observing several traffic violations, including expired tags and inoperable lights. Upon approaching the vehicle, the officer observed suspected cocaine and drug paraphernalia. The driver exited the car and as he was being arrested, [...]
On March 6 at 11:10 a.m., a student from St. Charles High School was leaving school for the day when he was approached in the parking lot by several suspects and struck in the head with what appeared to be a handgun. The victim dropped his keys, and the suspects picked them up and fled from the school in the [...]
On March 2 at 1:49 a.m., officers were in the 2700 block of Crain Highway in Waldorf when they heard gunshots. As officers approached the area, they observed a vehicle fleeing the area and a male walking away and holding what appeared to be a possible handgun in his waistband. The subject refused to comply with the officers and was [...]
On March 3 at 3:30 p.m., patrol officers responded to a motor vehicle collision at the intersection of Middletown Road and McDaniel Road. A preliminary investigation revealed the driver of a Kia K5 was traveling south on Middletown Road and attempted to make a left turn onto McDaniel Road. The driver of a Volkswagen ID.4 was traveling northbound on Middletown [...]
On February 29, Charles County Sheriff’s detectives arrested Steven James Hardeman, age 37, of Newburg, in connection with two cases of sexual abuse of minors. The arrest stems from an investigation in which two victims reported being sexually assaulted by Hardeman who was a martial arts instructor at the American Martial Arts Gym in Waldorf. The assaults occurred as far [...]
On February 29 at 12:07 p.m., four students were involved in an altercation at Benjamin Stoddert Middle School. One of the students sustained injuries and was treated by a school nurse. The students face juvenile criminal charges and school sanctions. Anyone with information is asked to contact PFC Toland at 301-609-3282 ext. 0679. Diane Richardson Media Relations Office 301-609-6557 or [...]
On February 27 at 9:30 a.m., patrol officers responded to the 2600 block of Crain Highway in Waldorf after numerous people called 9-1-1 and reported a man walking along the roadway pointing a firearm at drivers, trying to get them to stop. The man quickly crossed Crain Highway and entered a car dealership showroom. Upon entering, the man pointed the [...]
On February 27 at 2 p.m., a school administrator at John Hanson Middle School was made aware of a student who was possibly in possession of a firearm. Further investigation revealed the student had a water pellet gun in their book bag. No threats were made, and the investigation is ongoing. The student does face disciplinary consequences from the Charles [...]
On February 23 at 1: 30 a.m., officers responded to the area of Crain Highway in Newburg for the report of shots fired. The caller advised he was following a car in which the driver, who is known to him, shot at him minutes earlier. Officers located the suspect’s vehicle near Budd’s Creek Road. The driver, David Arthur Hardester, age [...]
On February 22 at 11 a.m., a school administrator at La Plata High School detected the odor of cannabis emitting from a school bathroom. Further investigation revealed a student was in possession of suspected cannabis. The school resource officer recovered the cannabis, and the student was issued a civil citation for possession of cannabis. The student also faces consequences from [...]