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High School Student Charged with First-Degree Assault

On May 3 at 12 p.m., a male student at St. Charles High School was in possession of a female student’s cell phone and refused to give it back. Later, the female tried to recover her phone while outside of the school building, at which time the male grasped her throat, choked her and spat on her. The female sustained [...]

2023-05-04T13:28:44-04:00May 4, 2023|Press Releases|

Patrol Officer Recovers Firearm during Traffic Stop

On April 29 at 11:05 p.m., a patrol officer initiated traffic stop in the area of St. Charles Parkway and Kintore Road after observing a traffic violation. Upon contacting the occupants, the officer detected a strong odor of cannabis. Further investigation revealed a loaded firearm in possession of the passenger as well as suspected cannabis. Demonte Justin Blackwell, 26, of [...]

2023-05-04T09:56:14-04:00May 4, 2023|Press Releases|

School Resource Officer Investigating Assault at McDonough High School

On May 1 at 1:30 p.m., six students at McDonough High School assaulted another student at the school; the student was transported to a hospital with an injury that required treatment. The school resource officer has initiated an investigation and has contacted the Charles County State’s Attorney’s Office regarding charges. The students involved in the assault face disciplinary consequences from [...]

2023-05-02T15:31:00-04:00May 2, 2023|Press Releases|

SRO Investigating Altercation Involving Numerous Students at Henry Lackey High School

On May 1 at 11 a.m., school administrators at Henry Lackey High School separated numerous students fighting inside the school. One student was treated by a school nurse for injuries. The school resource officer has initiated an investigation and will contact the Charles County State’s Attorney’s Office regarding charges. The students also face disciplinary consequences from the Charles County Public [...]

2023-05-01T15:50:24-04:00May 1, 2023|Press Releases|

Student at John Hanson Middle School Charged with Assault and Possession of Cannabis

On May 1 at 9:30 a.m., school administrators at John Hanson Middle School were alerted a student was in possession of suspected cannabis. The student became aggressive with school employees and the school resource officer (SRO) and refused to follow commands. As additional officers arrived, the student became violent and struck an officer. The officer utilized his Taser and safely [...]

2023-05-01T15:31:22-04:00May 1, 2023|Press Releases|

Patrol Officers Recover Loaded Firearm in Vehicle

On April 28 at 12:19 a.m., officers responded to the 800 block of Stone Avenue in Waldorf for the report of an intrusion alarm at a school. When officers arrived, they observed a vehicle in the parking lot. Upon making contact with the driver, the odor of cannabis was detected. Further investigation revealed a loaded firearm in the car as [...]

2023-04-28T18:12:37-04:00April 28, 2023|Press Releases|

School Resource Officer Investigating Two Related Altercations at La Plata High School

On April 28 at 12:10 p.m., two students assaulted another student in a classroom while classes were transitioning. The assailants fled from the school but were identified. Shortly after, another fight occurred in the main lobby of the school. The students were separated by school administrators and the school resource officer (SRO). Investigation showed the second altercation was a result [...]

2023-04-28T18:07:46-04:00April 28, 2023|Press Releases|

School Resource Officer Investigating Altercation at Henry Lackey High School

On April 28 at 10:45 a.m., five students at Henry Lackey High School became involved in a fight in a school hallway. The students separated and one of the students involved was treated by a school nurse for an injury sustained during the altercation. A school resource officer has initiated an investigation and will contact the Charles County State’s Attorney’s [...]

2023-04-28T17:50:14-04:00April 28, 2023|Press Releases|

School Resource Officer Investigating Assault at McDonough High School

On April 28 at 10:50 a.m., four students assaulted another student at Maurice McDonough High School. The students separated and the school resource officer (SRO) initiated an investigation. The SRO will contact the Charles County State’s Attorney’s Office regarding charges. The students face disciplinary consequences from the Charles County Public Schools. Anyone with information about this case is asked to [...]

2023-04-28T17:47:48-04:00April 28, 2023|Press Releases|

Replica Firearm Recovered from Thomas Stone High School Student

On April 28 at 10:15 a.m., students alerted a school administrator at Thomas Stone High School that another student was in possession of what appeared to be a gun. The gun was recovered from the student and determined to be a BB gun. The school resource officer initiated an investigation and will contact the Charles County State’s Attorney’s Office regarding [...]

2023-04-28T17:45:27-04:00April 28, 2023|Press Releases|
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