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Welcome to the official website of the State’s Attorney’s Office for Charles County, Maryland. Our priority is serving the citizens of Charles County by enforcing State criminal laws through criminal prosecution within the geographical borders of the County. We are committed to holding criminals accountable for their crimes, upholding victims’ rights, and keeping the community safe and informed.
The SAO Online Memorial was established to preserve the legacies and memories of Charles County victims of violent crime.
Loved ones are invited to create a page in their honor on memorial.ccsao.us. To visit, click here.
Latest News
State v. Justin Michael Lachenmayer, C-08-CR-23-000692 LA PLATA, MD— Tony Covington, State’s Attorney for Charles County, announced that on Thursday, March 13, 2025, Charles County Circuit Court Judge H. James West sentenced Justin Michael Lachenmayher, 39, of Waldorf, to 10 years in prison for the Manslaughter and Second-Degree Assault of John Carl Lachenmayer. Lachenmayer will…
State v. Elijah Bernard Barnes, C-08-CR-23-000078 LA PLATA, MD—Tony Covington, State’s Attorney for Charles County, announced that on Friday, March 7, 2025, a Charles County jury, after a 5-day trial, convicted Elijah Bernard Barnes, 20, of the Second-Degree Murder of Rajon Lateef Jackson, III, as well as related charges. On January 13, 2023, officers…

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Circuit Court Cases: saocircuitcourt@charlescountymd.gov
District Court Cases: saodistrictcourt@charlescountymd.gov
Juvenile Cases: saojuvenilecourt@charlescountymd.gov