Teen Trio Charged As Adults For Violent Charles County Vape Robbery, Sheriff Says Teen Trio Charged As Adults For Violent Charles County Vape Robbery, Sheriff Says Teen Trio Charged As Adults For Violent Charles County Vape Robbery, Sheriff Says
Teen Trio Charged As Adults For Violent Charles County Vape Robbery, Sheriff Says Three teens have been charged as adults following a violent armed robbery involving THC vape cartridges in Charles County over the weekend, authorities announced. Two juveniles went to meet another teen in Bryans Road on Saturday, Dec. 14 to buy THC vape cartridges, but instead, they were met by three others who robbed them at gunpoint, investigators said, during which, one victim was pistol-whipped and assaulted during the encounter. The suspects then fled the scene, leaving one victim hospitalized with head injuries. Detectives with the Criminal Investigations Division, supported by the …
Man Bites Woman, Dog Bites Man During Violent Waldorf Assault, Sheriff Says Man Bites Woman, Dog Bites Man During Violent Waldorf Assault, Sheriff Says Man Bites Woman, Dog Bites Man During Violent Waldorf Assault, Sheriff Says
Man Bites Woman, Dog Bites Man During Violent Waldorf Assault, Sheriff Says A violent domestic assault in Waldorf turned bizarre and brutal when a Clinton man allegedly bit a woman in the face, only to have his own dog turn on him, leaving both with serious injuries, according to the Charles County Sheriff's Office. Officers responded to a home on Sherman Road shortly after 11:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 15, for a domestic assault in progress involving a man, woman, and a dog.  Inside the home, officials say the officers found a woman in the hallway with severe facial injuries, police said. The suspect, later identified as 31-year-old Joshua Aaron Carter, was att…
Waldorf Man Threatens Ex With Gun, Runs—But Doesn't Get Far, Sheriff Says Waldorf Man Threatens Ex With Gun, Runs—But Doesn't Get Far, Sheriff Says Waldorf Man Threatens Ex With Gun, Runs—But Doesn't Get Far, Sheriff Says
Waldorf Man Threatens Ex With Gun, Runs—But Doesn't Get Far, Sheriff Says A Waldorf man who allegedly put a gun to his ex-girlfriend’s chin and threatened her during a violent confrontation didn’t stay on the run for long, police said. The chaos unfolded around 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, in the 100 block of Smallwood Village Center in Waldorf when Clarence Antonio Bennett, 41, reportedly approached his ex as she was walking on the sidewalk.  Things escalated quickly. Bennett allegedly yelled at the woman, pulled out a gun, chambered a round, and pressed the weapon against her chin while threatening her, according to investigators.  The victim told …
Felon’s $30K Drug Stash Seized During Waldorf Bust, Sheriff Says Felon’s $30K Drug Stash Seized During Waldorf Bust, Sheriff Says Felon’s $30K Drug Stash Seized During Waldorf Bust, Sheriff Says
Felon’s $30K Drug Stash Seized During Waldorf Bust, Sheriff Says Detectives in Charles County made a major breakthrough in their fight against drugs, seizing more than $30,000 worth of narcotics and a loaded handgun during a bust in Waldorf, authorities announced. The operation unfolded earlier this month, when members of the Charles County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Enforcement Section executed a search warrant at a home in the 5000 block of Vane Court. Inside, officers discovered cocaine, crack cocaine, heroin, fentanyl, and other drugs valued at over $30,000, along with a .357 magnum handgun, investigators said. The suspect, Adrian Carlos Farris, 35, …
La Plata Man Busted Using Curious Methods In Effort To Set Home Ablaze With Others Inside: PD La Plata Man Busted Using Curious Methods In Effort To Set Home Ablaze With Others Inside: PD La Plata Man Busted Using Curious Methods In Effort To Set Home Ablaze With Others Inside: PD
La Plata Man Busted Using Curious Methods In Effort To Set Home Ablaze With Others Inside: PD A tense situation unfolded over the weekend in Charles County as La Plata police arrested a man accused of trying to set his home on fire with several people inside. Officers responded to the 600 block of Hemlock Court on Saturday, Dec. 7 at around 4:15 a.m. after a call taker overheard someone making arson threats during a 911 call, police said.  Upon arrival, officers learned the suspect, identified as Michael Darnel Lassiter, 59, was reportedly attempting to ignite a fire using the oven, stove burners, and cooking oil. According to a witness, Lassiter’s actions endangered the other…
Officers Identified In Cross-State Pursuit From Virginia To Maryland That Ended In La Plata Officers Identified In Cross-State Pursuit From Virginia To Maryland That Ended In La Plata Officers Identified In Cross-State Pursuit From Virginia To Maryland That Ended In La Plata
Officers Identified In Cross-State Pursuit From Virginia To Maryland That Ended In La Plata The Maryland Office of the Attorney General has identified the officers and deputy involved in a high-speed police pursuit that started in Virginia, crossed state lines and ended in a violent crash in Charles County, leaving multiple people injured. The officers include Police Officer First Class Jacob Shuar, a two-year veteran, and Cpl. Tommy Johnston, a 20-year veteran, both from the La Plata Police Department.  The Charles County Sheriff’s Office deputy has been identified as Cpl. Katie Bottorf, a nine-year veteran. All three are assigned to their respective Patrol Divisions, offici…
Firehouse Murder Conviction: Waldorf Man Guilty After Targeting Partygoer: State's Attorney Firehouse Murder Conviction: Waldorf Man Guilty After Targeting Partygoer: State's Attorney Firehouse Murder Conviction: Waldorf Man Guilty After Targeting Partygoer: State's Attorney
Firehouse Murder Conviction: Waldorf Man Guilty After Targeting Partygoer: State's Attorney A Charles County jury convicted a Waldorf man of second-degree murder after he ambushed and fatally shot another man outside a Bryans Road firehouse following a birthday celebration, authorities announced. Jahad Karim Frierson, 27, was found guilty on Tuesday, Dec. 3, following a nine-day trial for the murder of 46-year-old Leon Nathaniel Inabinett Jr., according to Charles County State’s Attorney Tony Covington. The shooting happened on June 20, 2021, at the Bryans Road Firehouse in the 3000 block of Livingston Road, where Inabinett had been attending a birthday party. An investigation re…
Charles County Launches 'Drive Sober' Campaign With Free Uber Rides, Holiday Safety Push Charles County Launches 'Drive Sober' Campaign With Free Uber Rides, Holiday Safety Push Charles County Launches 'Drive Sober' Campaign With Free Uber Rides, Holiday Safety Push
Charles County Launches 'Drive Sober' Campaign With Free Uber Rides, Holiday Safety Push The Charles County State’s Attorney’s Office (SAO) is bringing back its annual “Drive Sober” initiative for the fourth year, aiming to keep impaired drivers off the roads during one of the deadliest times of the year. Running from Nov. 25, 2024, to Jan. 1, 2025, the program offers holiday revelers an extra incentive to avoid drinking and driving: free or discounted Uber rides. On Thanksgiving Eve (Nov. 27), from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. the next morning, and again on New Year’s Eve (Dec. 31), drivers aged 21 and over can use a special Uber code—available on the SAO’s official “Drive Sober” webpage—…
Free Rides, No DUIs: Charles County State's Attorney's Holiday Gift To Drivers Free Rides, No DUIs: Charles County State's Attorney's Holiday Gift To Drivers Free Rides, No DUIs: Charles County State's Attorney's Holiday Gift To Drivers
Free Rides, No DUIs: Charles County State's Attorney's Holiday Gift To Drivers The Charles County State’s Attorney’s Office is reminding drivers that celebrating responsibly is non-negotiable this holiday season.  Their annual “Drive Sober” initiative is back, aimed at keeping impaired drivers off the roads during one of the year’s deadliest times. Running from Monday, Nov. 25 through Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, the program offers tools to help revelers make safer choices, or else face the music. On Thanksgiving Eve (Nov. 27) and New Year’s Eve (Dec. 31), drivers aged 21 and over can use an Uber code for up to $15 off rides in Charles County, available on the State…
Students Charged In Strong-Armed Robbery At Mattawoman Middle School, Sheriff Says Students Charged In Strong-Armed Robbery At Mattawoman Middle School, Sheriff Says Students Charged In Strong-Armed Robbery At Mattawoman Middle School, Sheriff Says
Students Charged In Strong-Armed Robbery At Mattawoman Middle School, Sheriff Says Three middle school students are facing charges after allegedly stealing a name-brand ski mask from a fellow student during dismissal, authorities announced. The incident happened on Nov. 18 at Mattawoman Middle School in Charles County, where investigators say three students, all 13 years old, approached another student and forcibly took their mask. A School Resource Officer was alerted to the robbery the following day and began investigating.  The officer quickly identified the involved students and consulted with the Charles County State’s Attorney’s Office. On Nov. 21, two of the…
Over 100 Guns Stolen In Charles County Gun Shop Burglary, ATF Investigating: Sheriff Over 100 Guns Stolen In Charles County Gun Shop Burglary, ATF Investigating: Sheriff Over 100 Guns Stolen In Charles County Gun Shop Burglary, ATF Investigating: Sheriff
Over 100 Guns Stolen In Charles County Gun Shop Burglary, ATF Investigating: Sheriff Authorities are searching for suspects after more than 100 guns were stolen during an early morning break-in at a White Plains gun shop, officials said. The burglary occurred on Nov. 20 around 1:30 a.m. at a store in the 10500 block of Theodore Green Boulevard.  Investigators from the Charles County Sheriff's Office say unknown suspects broke into the shop and made off with a significant number of weapons. The Charles County Sheriff’s Office is now working closely with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) to track down those responsible for the theft, accordi…
Man Found Dead After Jump From Harry Nice Bridge In Charles County, Authorities Say Man Found Dead After Jump From Harry Nice Bridge In Charles County, Authorities Say Man Found Dead After Jump From Harry Nice Bridge In Charles County, Authorities Say
Man Found Dead After Jump From Harry Nice Bridge In Charles County, Authorities Say A tragic scene unfolded at the Harry Nice Bridge on Wednesday morning in Charles County when emergency crews recovered the body of a man who reportedly jumped into the Potomac River, officials said. The call came in around 11:45 a.m. on Nov. 20, prompting fire rescue marine units from Charles and King George counties to respond to the bridge, where they found a body in the water. Crews retrieved the body and transported it to Aqualand Marina, where land units were waiting. The Maryland Transportation Authority Police have taken over the investigation into the incident. Fire rescue units cl…