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Man dies after being hit by SUV on Route 301 in Charles County, police say
CHARLES COUNTY, Md. () — A 44-year-old man died after he was hit by a car while trying to cross U.S. Route 301 (Crain Highway) in Charles County on Friday, according to police. Just before 2 p.m., troopers from Maryland State Police and deputies from the Charles County Sheriff's Office responded to U.S. Route 301 just north of Smallwood Drive for a serious collision involving a vehicle. Two hurt in crash involving Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service tanker At the scene, police learned that a Chevrolet Traverse driven by a 21-year-old man was traveling north of Smallwood Drive on Crain Highway when a pedestrian, identified as Edward Coates, 44, of Waldorf, was trying to cross the northbound lanes of the highway. That's when, for unknown reasons, Coates crossed into the travel path of the SUV, and it hit him, according to MSP. Medics tried to save Coates, but he died at the scene. Police noted that he was not in a marked or 'implied' crosswalk at the time of the crash. MSP urges anyone who witnessed the crash to contact Sergeant J. Zimmerman of the MSP CRASH Team at (301) 392-1231 or email a statement to The investigation is ongoing. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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16-05-2025
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2 charged, over $20k worth of stolen items found in Waldorf, deputies say
CHARLES COUNTY, Md. () — Charles County deputies said a man and woman were charged after they were accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of fragrances and clothes. According to the Charles County Sheriff's Office, the pair was connected to a series of retail thefts from a store on Mall Circle in Waldorf Deputies said that during the thefts, the man and woman entered the store and took nearly $3,000 worth of fragrances. They then returned the same day and stole more items. Rockville man faces felony charges after road rage incident, police say Loss prevention told Charles County deputies that they watched the pair place the stolen items in a blue SUV, which was later located near a restaurant. When deputies arrived at the restaurant, they found both suspects, Robert Lee Pettigrew, 52, of Brandywine, and Zatay Ejasia Owens, 26, of Bowie. Deputies said Pettigrew tried to run from authorities, but was taken into custody along with Owens. Following their arrest, detectives obtained a search warrant for Pettigrew's Range Rover and recovered about $20,000 worth of fragrances and clothing, which were believed to have been taken from other thefts. On May 11, Pettigrew and Owens were released on personal recognizance from the Charles County Detention Center. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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09-05-2025
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Cocaine confiscated from student at Thomas Stone High School in Waldorf, deputies say
CHARLES COUNTY, Md. () — Authorities charged an 18-year-old student after they were found to have cocaine on them at Thomas Stone High School last week, deputies said. According to the Charles County Sheriff's Office, minutes before 1 p.m. on May 5, a Youth Engagement Advocate recovered a vaping device and a baggy of cocaine from the 18-year-old student. Robert Prevost elected the first American pope in history, will take the name Leo XIV When the cocaine was found, the worker was conducting an 'administrative search,' deputies noted. The student will face disciplinary actions per the He was also charged with possession of cocaine. DC News Now reached out to CCPS for a statement but did not back in time for publication. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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01-05-2025
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Elementary student found with knife during school dismissal in Charles County, deputies say
CHARLES COUNTY, Md. () — An elementary student is facing disciplinary actions after they were caught with a knife Tuesday, according to the sheriff's office. The Charles County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) said that on April 29, school staff at T.C. Martin Elementary School were notified during dismissal that an 11-year-old student had a knife. School administration then found the knife in the student's pocket. Chesapeake police seek help in locating missing family of five last seen in Laurel The student was given consequences from the Charles County Public Schools for violating the Code of Student Conduct. However, under the Maryland law, children aged 11 can not be charged. This incident comes just days after a student at Thomas Stone High School was In a letter sent to the school community, T.C. Martin Elementary School Principal Ethel Hosendorf emphasized that any student in possession of knives or weapons will face disciplinary actions and possible charges from police. 'Please talk with your child about the seriousness of bringing these types of items to school or on the school bus. Knives are not allowed at school or on the bus and are treated as possession of a weapon. Please encourage your child to turn these types of items into a teacher or staff member if they realize they have something at school that is against school rules,' wrote Hosendorf. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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26-04-2025
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Knife found on Charles County high school student
CHARLES COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — A Thomas Stone High School student is facing charges after a knife was found in their possession Friday, according to the Charles County Sheriff's Office. Gun discharges in Charles County elementary student's backpack Deputies say a staff member noticed the knife on the student at 11:40 a.m., and an administrative search was conducted. According to deputies, a knife was found and recovered without incident. No threats were made. Deputies say the student has been charged through a Juvenile Offense Report and faces disciplinary actions from the school. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
