Charles Co. Sheriff's Reports


LA PLATA, Md. (Oct. 14, 2014)—The Charles County Sheriff's Office released the following incident and arrest reports.

HOMICIDE: On October 12 at about 7:45 p.m., Charles County Sheriff's officers responded to the rear of a shopping center at 3220 Crain Highway in Waldorf for the report of an unconscious female lying in the parking lot. Officers arrived and found the woman deceased; it appeared she had been run over by a car.

Officers and detectives quickly developed information that the woman had been involved in an argument with her husband moments before she was found. Detectives located her husband at the couple's home in Waldorf and members of the Emergency Services Team apprehended him inside. He was transported to a hospital for an evaluation after telling officers of a medical issue. The woman was later identified as Jennifer Lynn Weyhenmeyer, 36, of Waldorf.

Investigators recovered a Ford Edge at the couple's house and forensic examiners will collect evidence. Detectives are pursuing additional information and charges are pending. Detective C. Shankster is investigating. Anyone with additional information is asked to call (301) 932-2222.

BURGLARY: Sometime between Oct. 7-Oct. 8, unknown suspect(s) broke into a storage container of a business in the 2800 block of Old Washington Road in Waldorf and stole 15 cases of motor oil, 9 cases of anti-freeze and one case of windshield washer fluid. PFC D. Walker is investigating.

ACCIDENTAL INJURY: On Oct. 7 at 9:16 p.m., officers responded to the 1500 block of Nicholas Road in Waldorf for the report of an accidental shooting. Investigation showed a 21-year-old male was attempting to put the safety on his 22 rifle when he accidently pulled the trigger and shot his friend – a 23-year-old male- in the right arm. The victim was transported to a hospital with injuries that do not appear to be life threatening. POI C. Gustafson is investigating.

HOME INVASION UPDATE/MAN ARRESTED AND CHARGED WITH ROBBERY: Detectives assigned to the Charles County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division have charged Iassac Lee Dance, 21, of Waldorf, in connection with a home invasion and robbery that occurred on Oct. 7 in the 10000 block of Tallahassee Place in Waldorf. At about 11:30 a.m., Dance broke into the home of an acquaintance and, while wearing a mask, confronted the victim and his friend who were inside. Dance pulled a knife and demanded the victims’ property which included clothing and electronics. Dance placed all of the items in a black trash bag and fled the house. The victims chased Dance but he fled, dropping the stolen items on the sidewalk. Officers quickly located Dance at his residence. He was taken into custody and later charged with robbery, theft, and assault. Another person who was with Dance when officers located him was released after detectives determined he was not involved in the robbery. Det. C. Gregory investigated.

CHARLES COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICERS TAKE TOP PLACE IN COUNTY DRIVING COMPETITION: On October 8, members of the Charles County Sheriff’s Office participated in the 4th Annual Health and Wellness Fair sponsored by the Charles County Government at Laurel Springs Park. Part of the event included a vehicle rodeo – open to all county employees- which promotes safe driving and complete control of a vehicle. Three Charles County Sheriff’s officers took top place in the police class vehicle skills test:

-- First Place – Pfc. Paul Sady

-- Second Place – Pfc. David Walker

-- Third Place – Detective Toby Gregory

The competition challenged drivers to test and enhance their driving skills through various cone courses. Judges evaluated each competition and awarded prizes to those drivers who navigated the courses safely and without error. Lt. Steve Salvas, Lieutenant Charly Baker, Pfc. Danny Baker, Community Organizer Connie Gray, and EMS Employee Nick Ellis set up the course and served as judges and volunteered their time to make the event a success.

CRIME SOLVERS CASE: Charles County Crime Solvers is offering a cash reward for information leading to the whereabouts of Jose Oscar Hernandez-Sibrian, 37, of Waldorf. Hernandez-Sibrian has open warrants charging him with assault in connection with a domestic -related event. Hernandez-Sibrian is 5’5”, 150lbs., and has black hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information about Jose Hernandez-Sirbrian’s whereabouts is asked not to approach him, but rather call the CCSO Warrant Unit at (301) 932-2222. Charles County Crime Solvers is offering a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to his arrest. Tipsters wishing to remain anonymous may contact Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS or Text CHARLES + your tip to CRIMES or visit www.ccso.us to submit a web tip. For additional information about Crime Solvers see www.charlescountycrimesolvers.com.

Disclaimer: In the U.S.A., all persons accused of a crime by the State are presumed to be innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. See: http://somd.me/presumed-innocence. Additionally, all of the information provided above is solely from the perspective of the respective law enforcement agency and does not provide any direct input from the accused or persons otherwise mentioned. You can find additional information about the case by searching the Maryland Judiciary Case Search Database using the accused's name and date of birth. The database is online at http://somd.me/mdcasesearch . Persons named who have been found innocent or not guilty of all charges in the respective case, and/or have had the case ordered expunged by the court can have their name, age, and city redacted by following the process defined at http://somd.me/expungeme .

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