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7 Year Old Bitten

On November 16 at approximately 4:35 p.m. the Calvert County Control Center received a 911 call in reference to hearing gunshots and people screaming. A second phone call was received from a man who stated that he had shot a dog that was attacking his granddaughter in the 700 block of White Sands Drive in Lusby. A seven year old…

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RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT-BURGLARY-SOBRIETY CHECKPOINT-DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY

CCSO AND TOWN OF LA PLATA POLICE TO CONDUCT SOBRIETY CHECKPOINT: On Wednesday, Nov. 26, during the evening hours, members of the Charles County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Operations Unit and officers with the Town of La Plata police department will conduct a sobriety checkpoint in the La Plata area. RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT: On Nov. 13 at 10:31 p.m., officers responded to…

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Charles County Sheriff

Charles County Crime Solvers Offering Cash Reward

Detectives Seek Suspects’ Identities in Theft Cases Charles County Crime Solvers Offering Cash Reward Charles County Sheriff’s investigators are seeking the public’s help identifying the suspects involved in two thefts that occurred at the same house in the 2400 block of Pimpernel Drive in Waldorf. Charles County Crime Solvers is offering a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information…

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DRUNK DRIVER ATTEMPTS SUICIDE WHILE IN POLICE CUSTODY

Maryland State Police Press Release 11/15/2014 12:56 (College Park, MD) – Investigators from the Maryland State Police Criminal Enforcement Division are investigating an attempted suicide after a drunk driver, involved in a car crash, was taken into police custody. The drunk driver is identified as Lennox Thompson, 31, of the 8000 block of Cory Drive in Bowie, Maryland. Thompson attempted…

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Serious Motor Vehicle Collision involving a CCSO unmarked patrol vehicle

On November 11, 2014 at approximately 1752 hours members of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Bureau responded to the intersection of North Prince Frederick Boulevard and Allnutt Court, Prince Frederick, Maryland 20678 for a report of a motor vehicle collision involving a Calvert County Sheriff’s Office vehicle. Upon arrival units located a 2013 Toyota Corolla with heavy damage to…

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Calvert County safe home now open

Calvert County Safe Nights Program Opens for the Season

PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. – Nov. 14, 2014 – The Safe Nights program provides winter shelter for the homeless and will resume for the season Nov. 16. Safe Nights protects Calvert County’s homeless from the cold by providing shelter in a clean and safe environment. Host shelters provide a warm bed and breakfast, a bag lunch and dinner. Shelter hours are…

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St. Mary’s County Vice Narcotics

Detectives began an investigation into the distribution of cocaine from a residence in the Mechanicsville area and the target of the investigation was Eldridge Eugene Shade aka “Al” (Age 49). A search and seizure warrant was executed by detectives with the assistance of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Services Team and K-9 deputies. Detectives recovered cocaine and heroin…

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Charles County Investigations

DRUGS AND STOLEN GUN FOUND DURING TRAFFIC STOP: On Nov. 5 at 2:30 a.m., Officer A. Fenlon was patrolling a business in the 3500 block of Crain Highway in Waldorf when he observed a suspicious vehicle. Officer Fenlon approached the driver and observed marijuana inside the car. He also found crack/cocaine, a digital scale, drug paraphernalia and a loaded handgun…

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CCSO Warrant Sweep – 17 Arrested

17 Fugitives Arrested/ 19 Warrants served  Officers Target Domestic-Related Offenses as Part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month   Members of the Charles County Sheriff’s Office Domestic Violence Unit, Child Support Unit and Warrant Fugitive Unit recently participated in the National Family Violence Apprehension Detail – a nationwide event in which law enforcement agencies select one day in October to focus…

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Take Your Valuables With You

During late October and early November of this year, several thefts from unlocked vehicles were reported in the Huntingtown area on Smoky Road, Stephen Reid Road and Lowery  Road. During these thefts the suspect(s) took items ranging from loose change to firearms  from the vehicles.  Calvert County Sheriff Mike Evans would like to take this opportunity to remind you to …

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ASI Says Corporate Gift Giving Trending More Nice Than Naughty

Companies budgeting the same on holiday gifts to employees and clients, but spending more per gift. TREVOSE, PA – November 13, 2014 – The annual corporate gift-giving survey released today by the Advertising Specialty Institute® (ASI) shows companies planning holiday rewards will spend $10 more per customer and $5 more per worker, despite static overall budgets. Companies giving gifts told…

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Cheseldine participates in Grace for Vets 2014

Cheseldine Carwash is participating in Grace For Vets 2014 to honor military service personnel with a FREE car wash. An international non-profit program, Grace For Vets unites the car wash industry and local businesses each year to honor those who have served or are currently serving their country. You must be a Military Veteran.  Past or Present to receive your…

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