Knife-Wielding Man Causes Chaos In Charles County Home Invasion: Sheriff Knife-Wielding Man Causes Chaos In Charles County Home Invasion: Sheriff Knife-Wielding Man Causes Chaos In Charles County Home Invasion: Sheriff
Knife-Wielding Man Causes Chaos In Charles County Home Invasion: Sheriff A Maryland man armed with two large knives caused a chaotic scene in Charles County, breaking into a home and shattering items inside before officers were able to deescalate the situation, authorities said. The Charles County Sheriff's Office said officers were called to the 9200 block of Kris Drive around February 28 for reports of a burglary in progress. Investigators said Michael Santa Mendez, 42, of White Plains, first approached a random woman outside a home and asked if he could go inside—while holding two knives.  When she refused, Mendez dropped the weapons and ran to another …
Prince Frederick Influencer Set Blaze, Made Fake 911 Calls For Content: Maryland Fire Marshal Prince Frederick Influencer Set Blaze, Made Fake 911 Calls For Content: Maryland Fire Marshal Prince Frederick Influencer Set Blaze, Made Fake 911 Calls For Content: Maryland Fire Marshal
Prince Frederick Influencer Set Blaze, Made Fake 911 Calls For Content: Maryland Fire Marshal A Maryland social media "hobbyist" who films emergency responses for content was arrested for allegedly setting a building on fire and making false 911 calls to capture footage of firefighters in action, authorities said. Joshua Christian-Stanley Jackson, 21, of Prince Frederick, was taken into custody on Friday, Feb. 28, after investigators determined he was responsible for a vacant commercial building fire in Charles County, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office. Fire crews responded to 12535 Crain Highway around 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22, after receiving a 911 call a…
Off-Duty Corporal Suspended For DUI In Virginia: Charles County Sheriff Off-Duty Corporal Suspended For DUI In Virginia: Charles County Sheriff Off-Duty Corporal Suspended For DUI In Virginia: Charles County Sheriff
Off-Duty Corporal Suspended For DUI In Virginia: Charles County Sheriff A veteran Charles County sheriff's officer is facing scrutiny after being charged with driving while impaired while off duty in Virginia, authorities said. Cpl. Dale Harrison, a 16-year member of the Charles County Sheriff’s Office, was arrested in Stafford County recently, while driving his personal vehicle, according to Sheriff Troy D. Berry. In a statement on Monday, Feb. 24, Sheriff Berry said that Harrison was immediately suspended with pay upon notifying the agency, per Maryland law. “The Charles County Sheriff’s Office remains committed to transparency and accountability,” Berry sai…
Unexpected Death Of Teen Sends Shockwaves Through Charles County Community Unexpected Death Of Teen Sends Shockwaves Through Charles County Community Unexpected Death Of Teen Sends Shockwaves Through Charles County Community
Unexpected Death Of Teen Sends Shockwaves Through Charles County Community Wesley Janes’ smile was as big as his heart—both of which his grieving family says can never be replaced after his sudden passing. The 19-year-old Charles County native died unexpectedly on Friday, Feb. 7, leaving behind a grieving family now contending with heart-wrenching grief. "Wesley was more than a brother. He was a son, the most loving brother, an amazing friend, the best uncle — a person who brought light into the lives of everyone around him," she wrote in a GoFundMe raising money for his funeral.  "His unforgettable laugh, his kindness, his humor, his generosity, his em…
Schools Schedule Closures, Delays In Virginia Amid Latest Snow Storm Schools Schedule Closures, Delays In Virginia Amid Latest Snow Storm Schools Schedule Closures, Delays In Virginia Amid Latest Snow Storm
Schools Schedule Closures, Delays In Virginia Amid Latest Snow Storm Many schools in Maryland and Virginia will be closed on Wednesday as the region continues to contend with the latest batch of winter weather that brought inches of snow and ice. Some schools were disrupted on Tuesday and dismissed students early, and even more are planning to close for the day on Wednesday, Feb. 12 with as many as six inches accumulating in some areas, leaving conditions on roadways tricky. Among the schools reported to be altering their dismissal times as of 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday:  Alexandria City Public Schools: All virtual; Arlington County Public Schools: Closed W…
Teacher Breaking Up Fight Assaulted By Student In Charles County, Sheriff Says Teacher Breaking Up Fight Assaulted By Student In Charles County, Sheriff Says Teacher Breaking Up Fight Assaulted By Student In Charles County, Sheriff Says
Teacher Breaking Up Fight Assaulted By Student In Charles County, Sheriff Says A teacher was assaulted during a classroom argument at Robert D. Stethem Educational Center, setting off a chaotic series of events that ended with multiple students facing discipline, authorities said. The incident unfolded on Wednesday, Feb. 5, when two students got into an argument inside a classroom, according to the Charles County Sheriff's Office.  During the dispute, one of the students grabbed the teacher by the arm and pushed her against a wall, officials said. The other student involved in the argument left the room, while an administrator escorted the aggressor toward the f…
Former Student Had Replica Weapons On Mattawoman Middle School Campus, Sheriff Says Former Student Had Replica Weapons On Mattawoman Middle School Campus, Sheriff Says Former Student Had Replica Weapons On Mattawoman Middle School Campus, Sheriff Says
Former Student Had Replica Weapons On Mattawoman Middle School Campus, Sheriff Says A juvenile carrying two replica guns was caught trespassing at a Maryland middle school, leading to criminal charges and disciplinary action, authorities said. The incident happened on Monday, Feb. 3, at around 10:20 a.m., when a minor was spotted walking outside Mattawoman Middle School during class hours, according to the Charles County Sheriff’s Office. School administrators escorted the juvenile to the office, where they provided a false name multiple times.  As staff and a school resource officer attempted to identify them, an administrator searched the minor's backpack and found…
One-Armed Man Who Stabbed Victim Over TV Remote At Large In Charles County: Sheriff One-Armed Man Who Stabbed Victim Over TV Remote At Large In Charles County: Sheriff One-Armed Man Who Stabbed Victim Over TV Remote At Large In Charles County: Sheriff
One-Armed Man Who Stabbed Victim Over TV Remote At Large In Charles County: Sheriff Charles County detectives are on the hunt for a Bryans Road man accused of stabbing a relative in the head and neck after an argument over a television remote, authorities announced. Cliffton Eugene Greenfield, 50, is wanted for first-degree assault following the violent altercation that was reported on Friday, Jan. 10, though he fled the area before officers arrived, leaving his relative with severe injuries that required hospital treatment. An arrest warrant was obtained, and detectives have been searching for Greenfield; however, he has not been located. Detectives have described hi…
Killer Who Stabbed Driver 59 Times, Stuffed Him In Trunk Sentenced In Charles County Killer Who Stabbed Driver 59 Times, Stuffed Him In Trunk Sentenced In Charles County Killer Who Stabbed Driver 59 Times, Stuffed Him In Trunk Sentenced In Charles County
Killer Who Stabbed Driver 59 Times, Stuffed Him In Trunk Sentenced In Charles County A 23-year-old White Plains man convicted of murder after deputies found a person stabbed to death in the trunk of his car in Charles County will spend decades in prison, authorities announced. Marvin Ernesto Funez-Martinez was arrested in October 2023 in connection to the death of driver Marco Alexander Pulido-Castro after the two got into a deadly dispute over payment for the ride. Patrol officers were called shortly before 3:30 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023 to the 4100 block of Gateway Boulevard, where there was a report of a person armed with a weapon, and upon arrival, a witness di…
Teen Trading, Selling Child Porn Facing 38 Charges In Charles County: Sheriff Teen Trading, Selling Child Porn Facing 38 Charges In Charles County: Sheriff Teen Trading, Selling Child Porn Facing 38 Charges In Charles County: Sheriff
Teen Trading, Selling Child Porn Facing 38 Charges In Charles County: Sheriff A teenager in Maryland is facing dozens of charges for allegedly storing and sharing child pornography that depicted some victims around the age of 10, according to the Charles County Sheriff's Office. Multiple tips from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) resulted in a 16-year-old being charged on a juvenile offense report with possession and distribution of child pornography. According to the sheriff's office, investigators were initially tipped off in September 2023 by NCMEC through a cloud storage provider, who said that a user was storing illicit files i…
Rabies Alert: Charles County Warns Of Outbreak After Two Wildlife Cases Confirmed Rabies Alert: Charles County Warns Of Outbreak After Two Wildlife Cases Confirmed Rabies Alert: Charles County Warns Of Outbreak After Two Wildlife Cases Confirmed
Rabies Alert: Charles County Warns Of Outbreak After Two Wildlife Cases Confirmed Officials in Charles County are urging residents and visitors to remain vigilant after two animals tested positive for rabies in the La Plata and Dentsville areas over the past month. The Charles County Department of Health reported a rabid raccoon near Charles Street and Penns Hill Road on Dec. 22, 2024, then on Thursday, Jan. 9, a fox in the vicinity of Cooksey Road and Penns Hill Road also tested positive for the deadly virus. “Rabies is a disease of animals and people,” health officials warned.  The virus is spread through the saliva of a rabid animal, they said. Usually this occu…
Elderly Woman Dies From Thermal Burns, Smoke Inhalation In Charles County Blaze: Fire Marshal Elderly Woman Dies From Thermal Burns, Smoke Inhalation In Charles County Blaze: Fire Marshal Elderly Woman Dies From Thermal Burns, Smoke Inhalation In Charles County Blaze: Fire Marshal
Elderly Woman Dies From Thermal Burns, Smoke Inhalation In Charles County Blaze: Fire Marshal A 94-year-old woman has been identified as the victim of last week’s fatal house fire in Charles County, officials announced. The fire marshal confirmed that Dora Lee Douglas, the homeowner, died from thermal burn injuries and smoke inhalation in the Hughesville fire, according to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. Charles County Sheriff's deputies and EMS were called to Douglas' home on Driftwood Place shortly after 3 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 9, for a welfare check after a friend hadn’t heard from her in days.  Inside, first responders found Douglas dead with serious burn injuri…