LA PLATA, Md. - The Charles County Sheriff's Department today released the following incident and arrest reports.
POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA: On June 26 at 10 p.m., Charles County Sheriff’s Officer R. Gotchall conducted a traffic stop for a seatbelt violation on Western Parkway near Westdale Drive in Waldorf. During the stop, a K9 team responded and the dog indicated the presence of drugs in the vehicle. Investigation revealed one of the passengers, Antoine Jamall Grant, 20, of White Plains, was in possession of marijuana. Grant was charged with possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia and was being held at the Charles County Detention Center pending an appearance before a district court commissioner.
BURGLARY: On July 3 at 3:16 a.m., Charles County Sheriff’s Officer P. Alvarez was patrolling the Pinefield South Shopping Center in Waldorf when he discovered the rear door to the Subway had been removed from its hinges. Officers did not find anyone inside the building. During the investigation, a citizen reported seeing a male suspect remove the door and enter the store. When the suspect left, the citizen followed him to Gillespie Trailer Park where the suspect met with another person. A representative from Subway responded and advised nothing was stolen. The suspect is described as a black male wearing a red and gray hooded zip-up sweatshirt and blue jeans. He was riding a chrome bicycle and he entered the shop about 3 a.m. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Charles County Sheriff’s Office at 301-932-7777 or Charles County Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS.
PROPERTY DESTRUCTION: On June 29 at 7:09 p.m., Charles County Sheriffs officers responded to an intrusion alarm at Barnhart Elementary School located at 4800 Lancaster Circle in Waldorf. Upon arrival, officers discovered several broken windows. Officers, including a K9 team, searched the area but no suspects were located. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Charles County Sheriff’s Office at 301-932-7777 or Charles County Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS. Officer G. Barnhart is investigating.