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SMCSO and Southern Maryland Young Marines Unit Develop Partnership
An act of kindness has morphed into an ongoing partnership between the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and the Southern Maryland Young Marines Unit. The Young Marines' mission is to impact America's...
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SMCSO Detectives Investigating Armed Robbery
On August 7, 2016, at approximately 12:13 a.m., St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the 46000 block of Rosewood Drive in the “Spring Valley” neighborhood of Lexington Park for the...
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Incident Briefs 8/9/2016
Burglary – Unknown suspect(s) attempted to make entry into a residence in the 29000 block of Autumnwood Drive in Mechanicsville. Corporal E. Johnson is investigating the case.Burglary – Unknown...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Swears-In Returning Deputy
Deputy James Maguire was sworn in on August 2, 2016, by the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Ms. Joan Williams and he started his first shift back on patrol this past Friday. During the swearing-in, he was...
View ArticleVice/Narcotics Press Release
In March of 2016, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with the Department of Land Use and Growth Management (LUGM), initiated a criminal investigation involving a former LUGM...
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Incident Briefs 8/10/2016
Property Destruction – Unknown suspect(s) damaged mailboxes on Bayside Road in the area of Sweetpea Lane and Bluegrass Lane in Leonardtown. Deputy T. Payne is investigating the case. CASE# 40874-16,...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Welcomes New Correctional Officers
On Friday, August 5, 2016, four new Correctional Officers began their careers after graduating from the 55th Corrections Officer Entrance Level Training Program, held at the Southern Maryland Criminal...
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Update on St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Re-Accreditation Status
After an in-depth on-site assessment visit by our assigned CALEA Assessors - including agency and off-site tours; interviews with community leaders, elected officials, and allied law enforcement...
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Incident Briefs 8/11/2016
Breaking and Entering to a Motor Vehicle – Unknown suspect(s) entered a vehicle and stole property on Dean Court in Leonardtown. CASE#41101-16As part of our continued effort to increase public...
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THEFT BY DECEPTION, EPA EMPLOYEE DEMANDED CASH FOR ENVIRONMENTAL VIOLATIONS
On April 14, 2016, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Office of Inspector General (OIG), Hotline received a forwarded electronic message from Jennifer Stone, Public Information Officer, St....
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Warns Citizens of IRS Tax Scams
Recently, the SMCSO has been receiving an influx of calls from residents warning of scammers claiming to represent the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The scammers claiming to be from the IRS tell...
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Arrests
7-31-2016 – Burglary – Deputy T. Siciliano responded to the 20000 block of Flat Iron Road in Valley Lee for the report of a theft/burglary. The suspect, Paul Robert Riley, age 45, of Valley Lee,...
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Incident Briefs 8/12 - 8/15
Burglary – Unknown suspect(s) stole multiple items from a residence in the 29000 block of Three Notch Road in Charlotte Hall. Deputy First Class C. Beyer is investigating the case. CASE#...
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Arrests 8/15/2016
8-14-2016 – Possession – Corporal Connelly was patrolling the area of Route 5 and Route 6 in his marked patrol car when his tag reader alerted to a possible wanted subject with a suspended license. A...
View ArticleReports of Man with Gun at Philip J. Bean Medical Center Determined To Be...
On August 15, 2016, St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the Philip J. Bean Medical Center for the report of a man with a gun. A witness believed a man pulled out a gun in the lobby...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Warns Drivers of Common Back-to-School...
St. Mary’s County's 2016-2017 school year officially begins Wednesday, August 24. Right now, parents and students are meandering through store aisles checking off school supplies, navigating through...
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Incident Briefs 8/16/2016
Burglary to Motor Vehicle – Unknown suspect(s) entered a motor vehicle and stole property in the 28000 block of Three Notch Road in Mechanicsville. Deputy A. Budd is investigating the case. CASE#...
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Vice/Narcotics Arrests
Brandy Ann Panholzer (Age 38 of Leonardtown) aka Brandy Chiarzia and Brandy Varnell, was indicted for “Distribution of Buprenorphine” (Suboxone), “Introducing a Controlled Dangerous Substance into a...
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Incident Briefs 8/17/2016
Burglary – Unknown suspect(s) entered a residence and stole property in the 20000 block of Manor Drive in Park Hall. Deputy First Class J. Maguire is investigating the incident. CASE# 42187-16As part...
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Arrests 8/17/2016
8-16-2016 – Assault – Deputy J. Davis responded to the 13000 block of Evergreen Estates Lane in Ridge for the report of a theft and assault. The victim alleged the suspect, Joanna Marie Oneil, age 32,...
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