LA PLATA, Md. (Feb. 5, 2008) - The Charles County Sheriff's Department today released the following incident and arrest reports.
POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA: On Feb. 5 at 3:15 a.m., Charles County Sheriff’s Officer E. Weaver stopped a Cadillac on Route 210 near Laurel Drive in Indian Head for a traffic violation. When Officer Weaver approached the vehicle, he detected the odor of marijuana. The officer discovered the drugs during a subsequent search of the vehicle. Avery Dwayne Lancaster, 20, of Bryans Road was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia and driving a vehicle without current tags. Lancaster was being held at the Charles County Detention Center pending an appearance before a district court commissioner.
BURGLARY: On Feb. 3 at 8:48 a.m., Charles County Sheriff’s Officer J. Riffle was patrolling Gardiner Equipment located at 11740 Vernon Road in Waldorf when he discovered a shattered window. Investigation revealed suspect(s) backed a vehicle into the window and stole a Stihl cut-off saw from inside the store. The theft occurred sometime after 11:56 p.m. Feb. 2. 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 S. Weedon is investigating.
HOME INVASION: On Feb. 3 at 6:28 a.m., Charles County Sheriff’s officers responded to a residence in the 3100 block of High Timber Court in Waldorf for the report of a home invasion. Investigation revealed a 34-year-old man was entering his residence when the suspect assaulted him. The suspect entered the residence and stole a television and money. He then fled the scene. The incident does not appear to be random. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Charles County Sheriff’s Office at 301-932-7777. Officer K. Newman is investigating.
HATE CRIME: On Jan. 31 at 12 p.m., Charles County Sheriff’s officers responded to Piccowaxen Middle School located at 12834 Rock Point Road in Newburg for the report of a hate crime. Investigation revealed someone wrote a racially offensive phrase on a restroom wall. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Charles County Sheriff’s Office at 301-932-7777 or Charles County Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS. Cpl. G. Holt is investigating.