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- RYAN VOLLAND DAN BELSON RYAN VOLLAND

Detectives investigat­ing reckless endangerme­nt in Waldorf

Charles County Sheriff’s Office detectives are investigat­ing a reckless endangerme­nt incident that allegedly occurred Tuesday, according to a sheriff’s office press release.

Shortly before 2:30 p.m., officers responded to the area of Holly Tree Lane for the report of shots being fired. Investigat­ion revealed a white Kia Forte was observed traveling on Holly Tree Lane towards Western Parkway.

As the vehicle drove past a residentia­l leasing office, the front seat passenger allegedly leaned out the window and fired multiple shots toward the office, striking it multiple times. Two unidentifi­ed males were walking in front of the office when the shooting happened and detectives believe the males were possibly the intended targets of the shooting.

Anyone with informatio­n about this case is asked to contact Det. Long at 301-609-6502. suspected fentanyl.

Officers determined the quantity of oxycodone was sufficient to charge him with possession with the intent to distribute. Officers also allegedly found a loaded 9 mm handgun in the car along with bulletproo­f armor, charging papers say, also noting Boyd had been on “light duty” and “has not been to work in approximat­ely [two] months.”

Boyd faces charges including possession with intent to distribute, distributi­ng drugs with a firearm, wearing bulletproo­f armor and several weapons and drug charges.

The Mar yland State Police, along with the Maryland Vehicle Theft Prevention Council are reminding motorists to take steps to prevent vehicle theft amid July being National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month, according to a press release.

The release states that in Maryland, a car is stolen ever y 40 minutes, while one is stolen ever y 45 seconds in the United States.

Overall, 50 percent of the vehicles stolen had the keys/key fobs left inside the vehicle, while 60 percent of the vehicles stolen were left unlocked.

According to the Vehicle Theft Prevention Council, 95% of stolen vehicles had no apparent anti-theft device and

For those with informatio­n that will lead to the arrest or indictment of a person responsibl­e for a crime in Charles County, Crime Solvers offer rewards up to $1,000.

Anyone with informatio­n about an unsolved crime or the location of a fugitive will remain anonymous and may contact Charles County Crime Solvers by calling 1-866-411-TIPS. Tips can also be submitted online at www.charlescou­ntycrimeso­lvers.com or by using the P3Intel mobile app on a smartphone, which can be found in the Android and Apple stores by searchingP­3tips. For more informatio­n about the P3 program, go to www.p3intel.com.

 ?? CHARLES COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE PHOTO ?? A white Kia Forte containing a suspect who allegedly fired multiple rounds at a residentia­l leasing office is being investigat­ed.
CHARLES COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE PHOTO A white Kia Forte containing a suspect who allegedly fired multiple rounds at a residentia­l leasing office is being investigat­ed.

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