Detectives Charge Suspect In 'Peeping Tom' Case
Detectives charge suspect in ‘Peeping Tom’ case: Detectives with the Criminal Investigations Division have arrested Emanuel Jermaine Simmons, age 42, of Hughesville, in connection with a ‘Peeping Tom’ case. The investigation began on September 2, at approximately 7 a.m., when a person called police and reported seeing a man outside a ground-floor apartment in the 1100 block of Heritage Place in Waldorf. The suspect was observed looking through a bedroom window while engaging in an indecent act. A witness recorded the incident and reported the suspect leaving in what was initially described as a white vehicle. Through investigation, detectives were able to positively identify the suspect. Based on additional information, detectives obtained an arrest warrant, and Simmons turned himself in on September 18. A search warrant was served at his residence, where detectives recovered evidence linking Simmons to the case. Simmons was charged with Trespassing/‘Peeping Tom’ and Indecent Exposure. On September 19, a judge released Simmons from the Charles County Detention Center on electronic monitoring/house arrest. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with additional information is asked to contact Detective Cooley at (301) 609-6502. Tipsters who wish to remain anonymous may contact the Charles County Crime Solvers tip line at 1-866-411-TIPS.










