CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 On February 9 at 11:32 p.m., officers responded to the 3000 block of Gallery Place in Waldorf for the report of a stabbing. When officers arrived, they found a 22-year-old woman with multiple stab wounds to her abdomen. The officers provided first aide to the victim until paramedics arrived [...]
CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 On February 3 at approximately 1:45 p.m., three suspects entered Hanson Pharmacy located in the 2100 block of Crain Highway in Waldorf. They climbed over the counter, sprayed an employee with pepper spray, stole various medications and cash and then fled to an awaiting vehicle operated by a fourth [...]
CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 Charles County Sheriff’s detectives assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division have charged two suspects in connection with three armed robberies of different pharmacies throughout the county. On January 27 at approximately 2:08 a.m., three suspects – wearing masks and armed with a gun – entered the pharmacy area of [...]
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 [...]
The CCSO Community Services Section has published the latest edition of its Watch Works newsletter. Watch Works is a publication of the Charles County Crime Watch Program and has important safety information. The CCSO encourages readers to share the information with family and friends. Watch Works January - February 2020
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 [...]