The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is now accepting applications for the position of Deputy Sheriff. This position is entry-level law enforcement work with a starting salary of $44,616, a competitive benefits package, and a $5,000 sign-on bonus with a 3-year contract.

After successful completion of the training academy, deputies will receive $2,500 for their first year of employment and an additional $2,500 during their second year of employment.

Applicants will take a written test and physical fitness test on Saturday, January 30, 2021. Applicants will be informed of testing locations and times when they register to participate. Applicants who pass the written and physical fitness tests will be scheduled for oral interviews at a later date.

Applicants MUST bring a completed pre-employment packet with them on January 30, 2021. Applicants who plan on attending the Processing Event need to register their attendance with our Training Coordinator, Gary Mariotti, by calling at 240-313-2193.

The pre-employment packet includes a physician’s certificate, which MUST be signed by a physician for the applicant to be eligible to participate in the process. The physician’s certificate must be completed within 30 days before the physical fitness test to be considered valid. The pre-employment packet can be found on the Sheriff’s Office website, www.washcosheriff.com, under the employment tab, or by calling Gary Mariotti at 240-313-2193.

COVID-19 guidelines will be followed; applicants will be required to wear a mask to participate. Appropriate attire for the event is; athletic clothing for the Written Test and Physical Fitness Test, business attire for the Oral Interview.

The registration for this event closes on January 22, 2021, at 4:00 pm.

Questions about this event should be directed to Gary Mariotti, Training Coordinator, at 240-313-2193.

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office has received multiple reports of a suspicious subject traveling in the Washington County area.

The suspicious subject is said to be operating a miniature sleigh which is reportedly being pulled by 8 tiny reindeer. The subject is described as a male, chubby and plump with a beard white as snow, dressed all in fur, a right jolly elf.

Anyone with information on the location of the suspicious male is asked to HAVE A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

From our family to yours, have a safe holiday season!!

Media Release:

On December 15, 2020, at approximately 4:30 AM, the Washington County Emergency Communications Center received a 911 call reporting that someone had just been shot in the area of the 17400 block of Fair Oaks Court, Hagerstown, in the Valley Meadow Townhomes development.

When Washington County Sheriff’s Office personnel arrived on-scene, they discovered a male with a life-threatening gunshot wound inside 17427 Fair Oaks Court.  Witnesses at the scene advised that the shooter fled just after the shooting.  Emergency Medical Services responded and attempted life-saving measures, but the victim succumbed to his injuries at the scene.  The victim has been identified as Kalen Nathaniel Black, 21, of Hagerstown, MD.

During the investigation, the shooter was identified as Lauron Zachwrie Hoyle, a 35-year-old male from Montgomery Village, MD.

While the facts of the case are still being investigated, it is alleged that Hoyle came to the home following a dispute with the occupants and opened-fire on Black inside the home.  Hoyle then fled and was ultimately arrested just before 3:30 pm on December 15, 2020, at his home in Montgomery County, MD, with the help of the Montgomery County Police Department.

The investigation is continuing, at this time.

Media Release:

On December 15, 2020, at approximately 7:48 AM, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 700 block of North Main Street, Boonsboro, MD, for a pedestrian struck by a motor vehicle.

After a thorough investigation, deputies determined that a male and female, who were riding in a Honda Accord together, began to argue. The Honda pulled onto the shoulder of the northbound lane of the 700 block of N. Main Street, Boonsboro, MD. The male exited the vehicle and began to walk away, while he and the female continued to argue. The female struck the male with the Honda and then pulled into the parking lot of the AC&T.

The male was transported to Meritus Medical Center for the treatment of his injuries, which are believed to be non-life-threatening.

The female, identified as Sara Alexandra Stelma, 33, of Boonsboro, was arrested and transported to Central Booking for processing. Stelma is charged with one count of 1^st Degree Assault and one count of 2^nd Degree Assault.

Stelma is currently being held at the Washington County Detention without bond.

Media Release:  Two Men have been arrested in connection to scam

On December 8, 2020, members of the Washington County Criminal Investigations Unit arrested two men for their involvement in attempting to scam money.

Khalil Sharaaz MOHAMMED, 25, of Buffalo, New York, and Musa Muhammed ASHFAQ, 19, also of Buffalo, New York was taken into custody at an undisclosed location in Hagerstown, Maryland.

Mohammed and Ashfaq have been charged with several counts of Attempted Theft and Theft Scheme. They are currently being held at the Washington County Detention Center without bond.

The Sheriff’s Office is asking any community members who may have fallen victim to this scam and had not previously reported it, to contact their local law enforcement.

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The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is advising the community of a current scam circulating in our area.

Several victims have reported a scam in which the scammer is calling community members claiming to be some sort of bondsmen that is representing a loved one who has been arrested or is in otherwise legal trouble.

The scammers ask for large sums of currency to satisfy bail or other legal requirements.

This particular scam has slightly differed from what is normally seen from these scammers. After the victim retrieves large amounts of cash the scammers are sending people directly to the victim’s home to retrieve the funds.

After funds are received several follow-up phone calls are made indicating that even more funds are needed to satisfy the requirements and they attempt to steal even more money from the victims.

When in doubt, do not give it out. The Sheriff’s Office is advising anyone who is confronted with a phone call(s) like this to not give out personal information over the phone and block the telephone number. Never give anyone currency, gift cards, or any other securities over the phone or in person.

Verify the status/well-being of the reported family member who is in “trouble” through known ways of contact.

MEDIA RELEASE:  SCAM ALERT

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is advising the community of a current scam circulating in our area.

Several victims have reported a scam in which the scammer is calling community members claiming to be some sort of bondsmen that is representing a loved one who has been arrested or is in otherwise legal trouble.

The scammers ask for large sums of currency to satisfy bail or other legal requirements.

This particular scam has slightly differed from what is normally seen from these scammers. After the victim retrieves large amounts of cash the scammers are sending people directly to the victim’s home to retrieve the funds.

After funds are received several follow-up phone calls are made indicating that even more funds are needed to satisfy the requirements and they attempt to steal even more money from the victims.

When in doubt, do not give it out. The Sheriff’s Office is advising anyone who is confronted with a phone call(s) like this to not give out personal information over the phone and block the telephone number. Never give anyone currency, gift cards, or any other securities over the phone or in person.

Verify the status/well-being of the reported family member who is in “trouble” through known ways of contact.