News Release, St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of Joseph Lloyd Welch, age 45 of Charlotte Hall.  Welch is 5’8” in height and weighs 200 pounds; he has brown hair and brown eyes.  Welch is currently wanted on the charge of felony theft.  

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Joseph Lloyd Welch is asked to contact the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office at (301) 475-8008. 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.

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