The Sheriff’s Office will be holding a One-Day Applicant Processing Event for the position of PATROL DEPUTY on Saturday, August 3, 2019 at 8:00 am.

Applicants will take a written test and physical fitness test on August 3, 2019. Applicants who pass the written and physical fitness tests will be scheduled for oral interviews on August 10, 2019.

Applicants MUST bring a completed pre-employment packet with them on Saturday, August 3. Applicants who plan on attending the Processing Event need to register their attendance with our Training Coordinator, Mike Lowry by calling at 240-313-2193.

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

Appropriate attire for the event is; athletic clothing for the Written Test and Physical Fitness Test, business attire for the Oral Interview.

Questions in reference to this event should be directed to Mike Lowry, Training Coordinator, 240-313-2193.

Media Release: Updated Information

On June 16, 2019 at approximately 7:25 PM, Deputies responded to the 11300 block of Massey Blvd., Hagerstown, MD, in reference to a pedestrian accident.

Through the investigation, it has been determined that a 2000 Dodge Van became stuck in a gravel area just off  the parking lot of the Dollar Tree, 11305 Massey Blvd., Hagerstown, MD.

An occupant of the vehicle, identified as Patricia M. Braunling, 49, of Pennsylvania, exited and was pushing on the front of the vehicle in an attempt to help push it back onto the parking lot. Investigators believe that instead of placing the vehicle into reverse, the driver mistakenly placed the vehicle into drive. When the driver pushed on the gas pedal the vehicle jumped forward, striking Braunling. The vehicle continued down the embankment onto Massey Blvd., over the median, crossing the remainder of Massey Blvd. The vehicle continued to travel over the curb, through grass and over Valley Mall Road. After circling the parking area near JC Penney’s, the vehicle came to rest on Valley Mall Road.

The driver of the vehicle has been identified as Angelika B Metz, 73, of Pennsylvania.

Metz and a juvenile occupant in the vehicle were unharmed. Braunling was transported to Meritus Medical Center where she later died.

Metz has been charged with Negligent Driving, Driving revoked out of state, Driving while suspended fail to attend driver improvement, Person driving motor vehicle on highway on suspended out of state, Driving motor vehicle without required license, Operating unregistered motor vehicle on highway, and Displaying expired registration plate.

The 2018-2019 school year has officially come to an end!

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is reminding motorist to continue to be vigilant around our schools. Be mindful of speed limits and children in the area. Many summer activities continue to take place in and around our schools during the summer break.

We hope Washington County students, teachers and support staff enjoy a Happy and Safe Summer break!

The 2019 Public Safety Awards were held on May 15, 2019 at Hagerstown Community College’s Kepler Theater.

Award recipients from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division were;

Supervisor of the Year: Lt. Joshua McCauley

Deputy of the Year: DFC Clayton Stottlemyer

Sheriff’s Commendation: DFC Kevin Klappert

Unit Citation: TFO John Martin, TFO Jay Mills, TFO Bryan Teets, Agt. Jasen Logston, Agt. Mikhael Weaver, TFO Stuart Heckman, TFO Carl Hook, Agt. Ron Isaacs, TFO Tammy Jurado, Agt. Kevin Rutkowski, TFO Bryce Parrish, TFO Ryan Shifflet

Highest DUI Arrests: Dep. Luis Alvarez-Rivera

Highest Criminal Arrests: DFC Gerardo Cerda

Highest Citation Writer: DFC Kyle Snodderly

Certificate of Recognition: DFC Jason Litten, DFC Clayton Stottlemyer, DFC Daniel Watson

Certificate of Recognition: Cpl. Howard Ward III

Certificate of Recognition: Sgt. David Haugh

Certificate of Recognition: Dep. Andrew Koontz, Dep. Ralph Stotler

Certificate of Recognition: DFC Timothy Atwell, DFC David Izat

Certificate of Appreciation: Sue Asbury

Award recipients from the Detention Division of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office were;

Certificate of Recognition: Sgt. Justin Kelbaugh

Certificate of Recognition: Sgt. William Nutter

Certificate of Recognition: DFC Danny Taylor

Certificate of Recognition: DFC Lindsey Thomas

Civilian of the Year: Mary Helmer

Deputy of the Year: Sgt. Daryl Long

Congratulations to all the award recipients!

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office will be conducting Checkpoint Strike Force Impaired Driver Enforcement May 20, 2019 through May 27, 2019.   This is the Memorial Day weekend enforcement wave.

Additional deputies are assigned to Patrol roadways in Washington County looking for Impaired Drivers. There will be a Checkpoint Strike Force checkpoint during the weekend.

In addition to detecting drivers Impaired by Alcohol and Drugs, drivers will be provided with pamphlets provided by the Maryland State Highway Traffic Safety Office program.  towardzerodeathsmd.com

Media Release:

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Hagerstown man in connection to the discharge of a firearm in Williamsport, MD.

On May 6, 2019 at approximately 4:22 pm, deputies responded to the 200 block of W. Potomac Street, Williamsport, MD, in reference to a weapons discharge. Upon arrival, deputies contacted witnesses who stated a male, identified as Zachary Edward Lee Embly, 21, of Hagerstown, had pointed a handgun at them and then fired the handgun into the air. One of the witnesses handed the deputy a shell casing allegedly from the involved handgun. The witnesses stated the incident occurred in the parking area of the Cushwa Basin in Williamsport.

The incident was the result of an on-going domestic issue.

Embly has been charged with 3 counts of Assault 1^st degree, 3 counts of Assault 2^nd degree, Handgun on person, Handgun in vehicle, and Reckless Endangerment.

Embly was taken into custody and is currently being held at the Washington County Detention Center on no-bond.