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UPDATE: La Plata House Fire Remains Under Investigation
35 firefighters from Charles and Prince George’s County responded to find fire showing from a 1-story attached garage. The owner/occupants have been identified as Edwin & Joanne Santos, with the estimated loss of structure and contents valued at $75,000.00. The fire originated in the attached garage with the cause...
Charles County Police Seeking Information in Road Rage Stabbing of Food Delivery Driver in Waldorf
On Sunday, June 30, 2024, at approximately 10:57 p.m., officers responded to a residence in Waldorf for the report of a stabbing. When officers arrived, they located an adult male with several stab wounds. The victim was transported to a hospital with serious injuries. A preliminary investigation revealed the victim,...
Warrant served in Waldorf shooting, three arrested and fireworks confiscated
While the Stonehaven community remains in an uproar about safety concerns, the Charles County Sheriff’s Office took action to locate alleged shooters on July 4. Members of the sheriff's office Emergency Services Team, along with sheriff's detectives and the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office, served a search warrant in the 11200 block of Thackeray Lane in White Plains. The search warrant was related to a shooting that occurred in June...
Convicted sex offender in Charles sentenced to 25 years for child pornography solicitation
The state’s attorney's office for Charles County announced that on July 1, Johnny Darrell Hammonds, 54, of White Plains was sentenced to 25 years in prison for four counts of solicitation of child pornography. Upon release, Hammonds will be on supervised probation for five years. On May 3, Hammonds entered a guilty plea to the aforementioned charges, as well as admitted to violating his probation in a separate case involving...
Charles County house raid leads to three arrests for firearms and fireworks
WASHINGTON (7News) — A search warrant was served to the Charles County house that had been the source of numerous neighbors' complaints — and it resulted in the Charles County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) arresting three people concerning a shooting and illegal fireworks possession. On July 4, CCSO officers...
Convicted Sex Offender Sentenced To 25 Years For Solicitation Of Child Porn; Violation Of Probation
LA PLATA, Md. — Tony Covington, State’s Attorney for Charles County, announced that on Monday, July 1, 2024, Charles County Circuit Court Judge William R. Greer, Jr. sentenced Johnny Darrell Hammonds, 54, of White Plains, to 25 years in prison for 4 counts of Solicitation of Child Porn. Upon release, Hammonds will be on supervised probation for five years.
Fugitive Who Ditched Electronic Monitor, Court Date In Charles County At Large: Sheriff
Anthony Kavon Brown, 24, who is no stranger to law enforcement with active felony warrants for armed robbery and illegal possession of a firearm, is wanted after failing to appear in court last month. Following Brown's arrest for the robbery, a judge released him from the Charles County Detention Center...
Armed Robbery Suspect Violates Electronic Monitoring, Flees
WALDORF, Md. – Charles County Sheriff’s investigators are seeking the whereabouts of Anthony Kavon Brown, age 24, of Waldorf, who has active felony warrants for armed robbery and illegal possession of a firearm. After Brown’s initial arrest relating to the robbery, a judge released him from the Charles...
Convicted Sex Offender Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for the Solicitation of Child Porn; Violation of Probation
LA PLATA, MD—Tony Covington, State’s Attorney for Charles County, announced that on Monday, July 1, 2024, Charles County Circuit Court Judge William R. Greer, Jr. sentenced Johnny Darrell Hammonds, 54, of White Plains, to 25 years in prison for 4 counts of Solicitation of Child Porn. Upon release, Hammonds will be on supervised probation for five years.
Johnny Darrell Hammonds Busted For Soliciting Minors In MD
Johnny Darrell Hammonds, 54, was sentenced this week to 25 years in prison after admitting to violating his probation in a different case involving a minor, authorities say. Investigators said that in July last year, the Charles County Sheriff's Office received an anonymous tip that Hammonds was sexually harassing them and sending communications through the social media site Quora.
Charles commissioner seeks to rename Black History Month
Commissioner Ralph E. Patterson II (D) is seeking to rename Black History Month — a recognition that was passed by Congress in 1986. “The reason is, looking back at all the wonderful months we have where they celebrate all different heritages, February is the only month that has “history” in the name,” Patterson said at the June 25 meeting of the commissioners. He seeks to rename the month to “African...
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