White Plains Man Vanishes En Route To Friend In Clinton, Truck Found Abandoned: Sheriff White Plains Man Vanishes En Route To Friend In Clinton, Truck Found Abandoned: Sheriff
White Plains Man Vanishes En Route To Friend In Clinton, Truck Found Abandoned: Sheriff Authorities are searching for a missing White Plains man who mysteriously vanished after visiting friends in Prince George’s County, with his truck later found abandoned, police said. Robert “Bubba” Norris, 61, was last seen Saturday, March 1, when he left his home to visit a friend in Clinton, according to the Charles County Sheriff’s Office. Before reaching his destination, Norris stopped at two other homes in Prince George’s County but never made it to Clinton, officials said. Concerned family members reported him missing on Tuesday, March 4, after realizing he had not been seen or hear…
Man Who Gunned Down Teen Stepping Off School Bus In Waldorf Learns Prison Fate Man Who Gunned Down Teen Stepping Off School Bus In Waldorf Learns Prison Fate
Man Who Gunned Down Teen Stepping Off School Bus In Waldorf Learns Prison Fate A Maryland man who lured a 17-year-old to his car and executed him in broad daylight has been convicted of murder and faces decades behind bars, authorities announced. After a five-day trial, a Charles County jury found 20-year-old Elijah Bernard Barnes guilty of second-degree murder and related charges for the 2023 killing of Rajon Lateef Jackson III, according to State’s Attorney Tony Covington. On Jan. 13, 2023, officers from the Charles County Sheriff's Office responded to Harvest Fish Place in Waldorf after reports of a shooting.  When they arrived, they found Jackson lying in th…
Children Hid Upstairs Calling 911 As Armed Teens Broke Into Waldorf Home: Sheriff Children Hid Upstairs Calling 911 As Armed Teens Broke Into Waldorf Home: Sheriff
Children Hid Upstairs Calling 911 As Armed Teens Broke Into Waldorf Home: Sheriff A terrifying home invasion in Maryland sent two juveniles scrambling for safety as armed intruders shattered a glass door and barged inside, all while security cameras rolled, officials said. It happened around March 3 in the 11400 block of Leland Place in Waldorf, according to the Charles County Sheriff’s Office. Two young residents were upstairs when they heard the break-in, prompting them to frantically call 911 and report that someone had just entered their home. By the time officers arrived, the suspects had already fled. A parent arrived home shortly after and reviewed the home secu…
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 …
Missing Man With Alzheimer’s Tracked From Waldorf To Prince George’s, Not Seen Since January Missing Man With Alzheimer’s Tracked From Waldorf To Prince George’s, Not Seen Since January
Missing Man With Alzheimer’s Tracked From Waldorf To Prince George’s, Not Seen Since January Authorities in Maryland are intensifying their search for an elderly Waldorf man with Alzheimer’s disease who has been missing for over a month. Richard Wilson Jr., 86, was last seen by family members on the morning of Saturday, Jan. 25, in his Waldorf home before being reported missing at about 6:15 p.m. that day, according to the Charles County Sheriff’s Office. From the moment Wilson was reported missing, law enforcement agencies launched an all-out search using helicopters, boats, police K9s, and registered volunteer canine teams to track his movements. During the early stages of the i…
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…
Sexual Abuser Who Preyed On Minors In Waldorf Home Learns Prison Fate Sexual Abuser Who Preyed On Minors In Waldorf Home Learns Prison Fate
Sexual Abuser Who Preyed On Minors In Waldorf Home Learns Prison Fate A 25-year-old man who was convicted of grooming and sexually abusing minors in a home they shared will spend decades in prison, authorities announced. Katravien Tyrieus Vercher was sentenced to 40 years in prison for preying on three minors under the age of 13 over the course of three years after moving into a family's Waldorf home, the Charles County State's Attorney said. In March 2023, members of the Charles County Sheriff's Office were called to the home, where there was a report of child sexual abuse from Vercher's victims' mother. Investigators say that Vercher moved in in 2020, and …
One Fugitive Caught, Another Still On The Run In Southern Maryland: Sheriff One Fugitive Caught, Another Still On The Run In Southern Maryland: Sheriff
One Fugitive Caught, Another Still On The Run In Southern Maryland: Sheriff One fugitive is in custody, but a second remains at large as the search in Southern Maryland continues. Daniel "Danny" Ball, 55, who had several warrants out for failure to appear in court for felony theft, as well as new charges related to several shoplifting incidents has been located and arrested, according to the Charles County Sheriff's Office. Investigators said that Ball has used force to avoid apprehension in previous thefts. He had also been wanted in St. Mary's County on five open warrants. While the search for Ball reached its conclusion, the hunt is still on for …
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…
Virginia Fugitive In Stolen Car Arrested In Waldorf, Sheriff Says Virginia Fugitive In Stolen Car Arrested In Waldorf, Sheriff Says
Virginia Fugitive In Stolen Car Arrested In Waldorf, Sheriff Says A Virginia fugitive wanted for burglary was tracked down in Maryland, where officers found him in possession of a stolen car, authorities said. Michael Anthony Kirk, Jr., 28, of Waldorf, was arrested by Charles County Sheriff’s officers assigned to Judicial Services, with help from the Neighborhood Enforcement Team and K9 Unit. Kirk was wanted in Virginia on burglary charges and also had an active felony warrant in Maryland for violating probation related to a theft over $25,000 case, investigators said. Officers pursued leads and successfully located and arrested Kirk, and at the time of …
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…
Drugs Worth Thousands Seized During Charles County Bust, Sheriff Says Drugs Worth Thousands Seized During Charles County Bust, Sheriff Says
Drugs Worth Thousands Seized During Charles County Bust, Sheriff Says Detectives with the Charles County Sheriff’s Office seized thousands of dollars worth of drugs during a search of a Marbury home, leading to the arrest of a local man, authorities said. On Thursday, Jan. 23, members of the Narcotics Enforcement Section served a search warrant at a residence on the 4000 block of Vineyard Place as part of an ongoing drug investigation. During the search, detectives recovered more than $9,000 worth of cocaine, crack cocaine, fentanyl, and methamphetamine, according to police. The suspect, identified as 50-year-old Jeffrey McIlwain Sr., was arrested at the sce…