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Waldorf man charged with murder takes plea deal

A 34-year-old Waldorf man, who was charged with the murder of a 26-year-old Lexington Park woman, took a plea deal...

“Think About It” Presentation at General Smallwood Middle School

On December 5, 2017, State’s Attorney Tony Covington presented the office’s Think About It initiative to 6th grade students at...

“Think About It” Presentation at Thomas Stone High School

On November 30, 2017, State’s Attorney Tony Covington presented the office’s Think About It initiative to 9th grade students at...

New Carrollton man found guilty of child sex abuse

State’s Attorney Tony Covington commenting on the case said, “Great job Assistant State’s Attorney Sarah Freeman. She had to try...

Repeat Drunk Driver Sentenced for Homicide by Motor Vehicle

Arthur Christopher Edelen, K16-1112 Tony Covington, State’s Attorney for Charles County announced that on November 14, 2017, Charles County Circuit...

Waldorf man receives three-year sentence for loaded firearm, marijuana

A Waldorf man received a three-year sentence to the Department of Corrections for an April incident in which he was...

Nanjemoy man sentenced to 60 years after long court case

State’s Attorney Tony Covington commenting on the sentence said, “Great job by ASA’s Granados and Beattie. It took a long...

HIV-positive school aide accused of sexual assault faces 206 charges

(CNN) Prosecutors added more charges and accusations to an already lengthy indictment of an HIV-positive former Maryland school aide and...

Carlos Bell Indicted With Additional Charges

La Plata, MD – Tony Covington, State’s Attorney for Charles County, Maryland, in conjunction with Charles County Sheriff Troy Berry...