The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office
has received several reports of an individual knocking on doors in the
Hollywood area, claiming to need money for a family emergency or to visit a
hospitalized family member. Many citizens provided this individual with checks
or money. An investigation has determined the suspect was providing false
information to citizens in order to obtain money and checks. The individual was
described as a white male, operating a white Hyundai sedan.
The suspect has been identified as
Carroll Ignatius Norris Jr., age 46 of Hollywood. On March 23, 2020, Norris was
charged via a criminal summons for the reported thefts. The St. Mary’s County
Sheriff’s Office is seeking any additional victims who wish to report a theft
involving Carroll Norris, to contact Deputy First Class Dale Smith at (301)
475-4200 extension 78098 or by email at Dale.Smith@stmarysmd.com.
Citizens may remain anonymous and
contact Crime Solvers at (301) 475-3333, or text a tip to “TIP239” plus their
message to “CRIMES” (274637). Through
the Crime Solvers Program tipsters are eligible for an award of up to $1,000
for information about a crime in St. Mary’s County that leads to an arrest or
indictment.
For official news and information,
follow the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office on Twitter @firstsheriff.
Carroll Ignatius Norris Jr.
