CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 The Charles County Sheriff’s Office and Charles County Circuit Court announces it will apply for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Formula Program through the United States Department of Justice. The JAG Program provides states and units of local governments with critical funding necessary to support a [...]
CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 Charles County Crime Solvers is offering a cash reward for the tip that leads to the apprehension and arrest of Jerrell Antwaun Johnson, 22 of Port Tobacco. Johnson has four outstanding arrest warrants charging him with attempted rape, felony assault, robbery, theft and failure to appear. Johnson – who is currently [...]
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 August 2019
CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 CRIME SOLVERS OFFERING REWARD FOR LOCATION OF SUSPECT WANTED IN VIOLENT DOMESTIC-RELATED ASSAULT: Charles County Sheriff’s detectives are seeking the whereabouts of Rayvon Maquis Drayton, 22, of Fredericksburg, VA. On August 1, Drayton brandished a handgun and assaulted a female acquaintance. He fled prior to police arrival. An arrest [...]
CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 On August 2 at 11:07 p.m., officers responded to the 6500 block of Bensville Road in Pomfret for the report of a shooting. A preliminary investigation revealed the suspect, Mark McKinley Hughes, Jr., 42 of Indian Head, went to the residence and shot and killed Vickie Danita Pickeral, 54, [...]
CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 In an effort to enhance investigative efforts of criminal matters, the Charles County Sheriff’s Office is launching a new program called Virtual Crime Watch. If you have a home or business surveillance camera, you can register it with the CCSO, which will then become part of a database the [...]
DATE: July 17, 2019 CONTACT: Janelle Love Media Relations Office 301-609-6538 or (240) 419-0646 CCSO Invites Charles County Residents to Participate in 2019 Citizens Police Academy The Charles County Sheriff’s Office is now accepting applications for its 2019 Citizens Police Academy (CPA) class, set to begin in September. This 12-week program will begin on September 18, 2019, and [...]
CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 UPDATE: Mr. Tippett was found deceased in St. Mary's County. The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office is conducting a death investigation. Please direct any questions to SMCSO at (301) 475-8008. The Charles County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help locating Ronnie David Tippett, 29, of Hughesville who was reported missing on [...]
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 July 2019
CONTACT: Diane Richardson (301) 609-6557 Release written by Dasia Dupree, Media Relations Intern Master Corporal Rhett Calloway and Lieutenant Bill Edge accept donation check from Lion Bambi Porter “We Serve” is the motto of the La Plata Lions Club, which is a nonprofit organization located in Charles County, Maryland. On Thursday, June 20, the La Plata Lions [...]