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3-Year-Old Boy Killed By SUV Identified
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May 16,2012 at 2:54 PM EST

WALDORF, Md. (WUSA) - A child who followed his mother out of her car stepped into the path of an SUV and was killed Tuesday, according to Charles County Sheriff's Office.

Elias Masanaa Charles-Kabongo, 3, was hit by a sport utility vehicle at about 2 p.m. in the 10500 block of...more Sugarberry Street in Waldorf.

According to witnesses, the child's mother had pulled over on the street and got out of the car to hand a letter to a mailman who was standing nearby, police said.  She did not realize that her son also got out of the car.

He had been strapped into a properly installed child car seat in the back seat of the car but managed to release his seat belt and quickly get out of the car, police said. He went behind his mother's vehicle and into the road where he was struck by an oncoming SUV.

Emergency personnel arrived to work on the child but he was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of the SUV, 48, remained on the scene. At this
Charles County

2 Companies Warn Of State Layoffs In Md.
May 9,2012 at 8:56 AM EST
Maryland state labor officials say two employers are warning of layoffs that could affect about 380 workers.

PHOTOS: Man Wanted For Robbery At Gas Station
Apr 26,2012 at 8:46 PM EST
The Charles County Sheriff's Office has released photos of a man wanted in an armed robbery at a gas station earlier this week.

Martin still in front at TPC Stonebrae Championship
Apr 13,2012 at 11:32 PM EST
Ben Martin didn't hit a shot on Friday, but
stayed atop the leaderboard during the suspended second round of the TPC
Stonebrae Championship.

Man Arrested For Stealing Spare Tires, Vending Machine Items
Mar 23,2012 at 2:20 PM EST

WALDORF, Md. (WUSA) -- A Waldorf man is charged with theft after allegedly stealing spare tires from vehicles at a commuter parking lot and breaking into vending machines.

Charles County Sheriff's Office authorities say 39-year-old Scott Christopher Beal was arrested after an officer...more spotted "a suspicious Ford F-150" in the parking lot of the Smallwood Park and Ride on Tuesday. According to authorities, Beal drove out of the parking lot when he saw the officer, hit another car and kept driving. The officer then stopped the truck.

Authorities say the officer found that Beal had crack cocaine and drug paraphernalia as well as a tire in the bed of his truck.

A check showed that the tire was stole from car parked at the Park and Ride, according to authorities.

Further investigation revealed that Beal stole several spare tires from the Mattawoman Park and Ride last week, and he was also connected to thefts from vending machines at area car washes
Charles County

2 Charged In 7-Eleven Robbery
Mar 22,2012 at 9:26 PM EST
Two men were arrested and charged in the robbery of a 7-Eleven store, and have been linked to a carjacking as well.

Police Seek 7-Eleven Robber
Mar 22,2012 at 1:43 PM EST
Police are looking for the man who robbed a 7-Eleven on Tuesday night.

PHOTOS: Man Wanted For Vending Machine Thefts
Mar 13,2012 at 12:16 AM EST

LA PLATA, Md. (WUSA) -- The Charles County Sheriff's Office has released surveillance photos of a man who is suspected of stealing money from vending machines and money changers at car washes and gas stations. They hope that someone is able to identify the man who wwears a unique checkered...more coat, and Crime Solvers is offering a cash reward for information leading to his arrest.

According to authorities, the man started breaking into vending machines in mid-February. they say he broke into vending machines at:

the Extreme Car Wash in La Plata
Age to Age Auto in Hughesville
Speedy Clean Car Wash in Bryans Road
Extreme Car Wash in Waldorf
and the CITGO Gas Station in Glasva.

Most of the thefts happened during  the overnight hours, say police.

Police say the man appears to be 5'8" to 5'10" tall. They say he often wore a baseball cap, gray pants and a blue and white checkered hooded jacket. The suspect was
Charles County

Md. Food Bank Closes Temporarily Due To Shortage
Mar 8,2012 at 12:15 AM EST

HUGHESVILLE, Md. (WUSA) -- Southern Maryland Food Bank has closed its doors temporarily "due to a severe shortage in food donations," according to Charles County government officials.

County officials urge residents to donate food as soon as possible so that the food bank can...more reopen. If the minimum amount of food donations are met, the food bank is slated to reopen on March 19. According to officials, the food bank needs at least 15,000 to 18,000 pounds of food a week to stay open.

You can make food donations at:

Southern Maryland Food Bank or Angel's Watch Shelter

8395 Old Leonardtown Road, Hughesville, MD 20637

301-274-0695 or 202-345-6671
Southern Maryland Association of Realtors

8440 Old Leonardtown Road, Suite 211, Hughesville, MD 20637

301-870-2323
Long & Foster Realtors

3165 Crain Highway, #100, Waldorf, MD 20603

301-932-5148

You
Charles County

Man Arrested For 9 Tire And Rim Thefts In Md.
Feb 14,2012 at 5:22 PM EST

WALDORF, Md. (WUSA) -- A Charlotte Hall man is accused of nine tire and rim thefts that occurred between March and January in Waldorf.

Twenty-five-year-old Rodney Peter Quarles, Jr. was arrested following a rim theft and police pursuit in January. According to sheriff's office...more authorities, an officer with the Charles County Sheriff's Office was patrolling Bensville Road on Jan. 31 at approximately 2:40 a.m. when he spotted  a Chevy Tahoe and a red car parked at Bensville Park, which was closed. He tried to stop the vehicles, but both took off in different directions.

The officer lost sight of the passenger car but followed the Tahoe onto Route 228 toward Prince George's County. Other officers joined the pursuit and stop sticks were deployed, say sheriff's office authorities. The Tahoe hit the stop sticks, and went into a ditch, say authorities. Quarles, the driver, tried to flee on foot but was caught.

He was arrested for fleeing and eluding police.
Charles County

Dump Truck Driver Arrested For DUI
Feb 14,2012 at 10:37 AM EST

WALDORF, Md. (WUSA) -- A D.C. man has been charged with driving under the influence of alcohol after an incident in Charles County.

According the Charles County Sheriff's Office, an officer was patrolling near the intersection of Route 5 and Billingsley Road in Waldorf on Feb. 8 at...more 8:53 a.m. after receiving complaints about the commercial vehicles in the area. The officer saw a 2002 International Dump Truck with a registration violation and conducted a traffic stop. According to authorities, the officer smelled alcohol when he approached the driver.

Authorities say further investigation revealed that 53-year-old Joseph Clark Mims of Washington, D.C., was intoxicated. He was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and other commercial vehicle violations.
Charles County

Waldorf Residents Wish They Could Say Bye Bye Blackbirds
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Jan 26,2012 at 7:52 PM EST
Waldorf Residents Wish They Could Say Bye Bye Blackbirds

Waldorf Residents Wish They Could Say Bye Bye Blackbirds
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Jan 26,2012 at 7:55 PM EST
Clouds of blackbirds are filling the skies in Maryland, and residents wonder why the birds won't find another place to roost.

Man Wanted For Robbery, Assault In Charles County Found
Jan 24,2012 at 11:48 PM EST

WALDORF, Md. (WUSA) -- The Charles County Sheriff's Office says a Waldorf man who was wanted for robbery, assault, and theft has been found.

Authorities say 22-year-old Keyan William Mitchell was wanted for robbery, three counts of second-degree assault, theft valued at less than...more $1,000, and credit card theft.

Around 2:05 p.m. Tuesday, the sheriff's office reported that he had been located.
Charles County

Man Struck By SUV In Waldorf
Jan 17,2012 at 11:34 PM EST
An adult male was struck by an SUV while crossing Rte. 301 near the Waldorf mall