Cory Rashid Simpson, 34, of Oxon Hill, was arrested and charged April 11, 2026, after Charles County Sheriff’s Office officers responded to a report of indecent exposure and assault at a business in the Festival Way Shopping Center in Waldorf.
Officers were dispatched at 7 p.m. to the shopping center. A preliminary investigation determined that Simpson was inside the business in the shoe department, where he was seen performing a lewd act. A second person reported that Simpson touched her buttocks while she was in the store and that she observed him standing behind her.
Simpson fled the business before officers arrived. Patrol officers located him nearby and took him into custody without incident. He was transported to the Charles County Detention Center and charged with disorderly conduct / indecent exposure and assault.
Shortly before midnight on April 11, a district court commissioner released Simpson from the detention center on personal recognizance.
Anyone with additional information about this incident or related cases is asked to contact Officer Masoero at 301-609-3282, ext. 0801.
The Festival Way Shopping Center, also known as The Shops at Waldorf Center, is a major open-air retail destination in Waldorf, the largest community in Charles County. Located at approximately 3022 Festival Way, the center features multiple stores and attracts shoppers from across Southern Maryland, including residents from La Plata, White Plains and nearby areas.
Charles County Sheriff’s Office handled the response and investigation. The incident occurred in a public retail setting during evening hours when stores are typically open. No injuries were reported.
Waldorf serves as a commercial hub for Charles County, part of Southern Maryland’s tri-county region that includes St. Mary’s and Calvert counties. The area continues to experience suburban growth along U.S. Route 301, with shopping centers like Festival Way serving daily needs for thousands of residents.
This case adds to routine law enforcement activity in Charles County, where sheriff’s deputies respond to calls involving public disturbances and assaults. The quick apprehension followed standard patrol procedures after the suspect fled the scene.
Court records indicate the charges were filed in the District Court for Charles County. Simpson’s release on personal recognizance means he is not currently in custody but must appear for scheduled court dates.
Southern Maryland residents frequent the Festival Way area for shopping, dining and services. Local authorities encourage anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has video or other evidence to come forward.
The Charles County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate and reminds the public to report suspicious activity promptly. The detention center in La Plata processes all county bookings and releases.
