POSSESSION OF DRUGS: On October 19 at 12:06 a.m., Officer A. Bringley was patrolling the area of Dorchester Circle in Waldorf when he noticed a suspicious vehicle. Upon making contact with the driver, a strong odor of marijuana was detected. Further investigation revealed approximately 20 grams of marijuana in multiple bags, a scale and other drug paraphernalia. A BB gun resembling a 9mm handgun was also found. Donovan Lewis Benton, Jr., 18, of Oxon Hill was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute and possession of a concealed dangerous weapon.
THEFT: On October 18 at 11:37 p.m., officers responded to the 100 block of Park Square Court in Indian Head for the report of a wheel theft in progress. While en route, officers were given a description of the suspect's vehicle. The vehicle was located, and a traffic stop was initiated. A search of the vehicle revealed the stolen tires. Robert William Warren, Jr., 20, of Indian Head, Kayla Marie McCombs, 19, of Landover and Jakeya Cynthia Cobey, 18, of Nanjemoy were arrested and charged with theft scheme and theft under $1,000. PFC C. Curtis investigated.
RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT: On October 18 at 10:40 p.m., officers responded to the intersection of Highgrove Drive and Oxon Court in White Plains for the report of a shooting. Investigation revealed the victim and three acquaintances were driving when one of the acquaintances pulled out a gun in the car to unload it. The gun accidentally discharged, and the victim was shot in the back. He was transported by helicopter to Prince George's Hospital with injuries that were later determined not to be life-threatening. Mark Anderson Jr., 20, of Clinton was charged with reckless endangerment and illegal possession of a regulated firearm. Det. C. Shankster is investigating.
BURGLARY: Sometime between 6:40 a.m. and 7:20 a.m. on October 18, an unknown suspect broke into George's BBQ located in the 4800 block of Strauss Avenue in Indian Head. The suspect used a crow bar to pry open the side door. Once inside, the suspect stole a cash register. The suspect is described as a white female with a heavy build wearing black clothing. Det. C. Gilroy is investigating.
BURGLARY: Sometime between October 14 and October 17, unknown suspect(s) entered a townhouse under construction in the 11100 block of Siwanoy Place in White Plains and stole PVC trim boards. PFC. J. Campbell is investigating.
BURGLARY: On October 16 at 12:03 a.m., officers responded to an establishment located in the 2200 block of Crain Highway in Waldorf for the report of a burglary. Investigation revealed unknown suspect(s) shattered a door to the establishment. Once inside, the suspect(s) stole cash from registers and ransacked the office. Officer B. Virts is investigating.
BURGLARY: Sometime between 4 p.m. September 27 and 4:30 p.m. September 28, unknown suspect(s) broke into several sheds near Timberbrook Drive and Lantern Lane in Waldorf. Investigation revealed suspect(s) cut the locks and pried open the doors to get inside. Once inside, the suspect(s) stole several items including an ECHO String Trimmer, a Toro Electric Leaf Blower, a Troy-Bilt Gas Hedge Trimmer, a Troy-Bilt String Trimmer, a DeWalt Sawzall and a case containing several DeWalt drills and impact drivers. Officer C. Gustafson is investigating.
POSSESSION OF CRACK/COCAINE: On October 4, Officer T. Morgan was conducting routine patrols on St. Patrick's Drive in Waldorf when he noticed a possible drug sale. After investigating further, Officer Morgan learned the suspect, Diane Raichelle Francisco, 22, of Waldorf, was in possession of a large amount of crack cocaine—with a street value of approximately $1,400—and marijuana. She was arrested and charged with distribution of marijuana and possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine. Several other violations were issued to other individuals including alcohol citations, marijuana-related offenses and one person had an open warrant in Prince George's County.
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