Charles County Sheriff’s Office to Host Purple Light Nights Event in Observance of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Multi jurisdictional “Purple Light Nights” Events in Observance of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month In a display of unity and solidarity, Charles County Sheriff Troy D. Berry, along with members of the CCSO’s Domestic Violence Unit, is joining Sheriff John Carr of the Prince George’s County Sheriff’s Office and Sheriff Everett Sesker of the Anne Arundel County Sheriff’s Office to [...]

2024-09-23T09:13:17-04:00September 23, 2024|Press Releases|

Traffic Operations Unit investigating fatal motorcycle collision on Old Washington Road: Operator of motorcycle has not been identified

On September 22 at 12:11 a.m., patrol officers responded to the 2400 block of Old Washington Road in Waldorf for the report of a motorcycle collision. A preliminary investigation showed a green 2003 Suzuki GSXR 600 motorcycle was traveling southbound on Old Washington Road and struck a Ford Mustang, which was also traveling southbound on Old Washington Road. The motorcycle [...]

2024-09-22T12:57:59-04:00September 22, 2024|Press Releases|

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|
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