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Detectives identify and arrest suspect in armed robbery case

Detectives assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division have identified and arrested a man wanted in connection with an armed robbery case. On February 22, a male and a female entered a home improvement store on Jefferson Place in Waldorf. They picked up several items and approached a cashier. The female paid for her items; however, the male concealed merchandise and [...]

2024-05-17T14:35:21-04:00May 17, 2024|Press Releases|

Report of gunshots on Gallery Place being investigated

On May 16 at 3 p.m., officers responded to the 3000 block of Gallery Place in Waldorf for the report of the sound of multiple gunshots. When officers arrived, they canvassed the area but did not locate any victims; however, they did locate shell casings between two apartment buildings. Further, officers found a vehicle had been struck and a house [...]

2024-05-17T14:27:56-04:00May 17, 2024|Press Releases|

Student at Henry Lackey High School charged with destruction of property and possession of a concealed deadly weapon on school property

On May 16 at 6:40 a.m., officers responded to a home in the 6800 block of Arbor Lane in Bryans Road for the report of a vandalism in which a suspect slashed the tires of a vehicle and threw eggs on the house and car. Through further investigation, officers identified the suspect as a student at Henry E. Lackey High [...]

2024-05-16T15:52:27-04:00May 16, 2024|Press Releases|

Narcotics investigators recover guns and large quantity of fentanyl pills

On May 15, pursuant to an ongoing drug investigation, detectives assigned to the Narcotics Enforcement Section served a search warrant at a residence on Jameson Court in Indian Head. The subject of the investigation, Carlos Leon Baker, age 35, of Indian Head, was arrested on-site. During the search, detectives recovered two handguns, more than 500 fentanyl pills, and a large [...]

2024-05-16T15:12:14-04:00May 16, 2024|Press Releases|

Report of sexual assault at John Hanson Middle School

On May 8, school administrators and the school resource officer were notified of a sexual assault that occurred yesterday at John Hanson Middle School. A preliminary investigation showed a student lured another student into a bathroom and groped and inappropriately touched the student. The involved student will be charged with 4th-degree sex offense and second-degree assault. The student also faces [...]

2024-05-09T09:47:24-04:00May 9, 2024|Press Releases|

Multiple students involved in assault at Henry E. Lackey High School

On May 7 at 9:53 a.m., several students assaulted another student in a school hallway at Henry E. Lackey High School over a vape device. The students were separated, and the situation was de-escalated. One student was treated for minor injuries. The school resource officer has initiated an investigation and the students face potential criminal charges and disciplinary consequences from [...]

2024-05-07T16:22:55-04:00May 7, 2024|Press Releases|

Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision on St. Charles Parkway

On May 6 at 11:34 p.m., officers responded to the area of St. Charles Parkway and St. Ignatius Drive in Waldorf for the report of a single-vehicle collision. The Traffic Operations Unit was notified and responded to assume the investigation. A preliminary investigation revealed that the driver of a Chevrolet Impala was traveling on St. Charles Parkway, left the roadway [...]

2024-05-07T10:57:46-04:00May 7, 2024|Press Releases|

Detectives investigating homicide on Ruston Place in Waldorf

On April 30 at 10:40 p.m., officers responded to the 4500 block of Ruston Place in Waldorf for the report of an injured man. When officers arrived, the man had been pronounced deceased by EMS who also responded. A preliminary investigation showed the victim, Kemo Key, 29, of Waldorf, was outside of his residence and had been shot. There were [...]

2024-05-01T10:47:39-04:00May 1, 2024|Press Releases|
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