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Charlotte Hall Today
By the People, for the People
Suspect Charged in La Plata Murder Case
Dayton James Webber, 27, accused of killing front seat passenger during argument
Mar. 23, 2026 at 10:36pm
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On March 22, officers with the La Plata Police Department were flagged down by two people near the area of La Plata Road and Radio Station Road in La Plata. A preliminary investigation revealed the witnesses were in the back seat of a car when the driver, Dayton James Webber, 27, of La Plata, shot and killed the front seat passenger during an argument. Webber then fled the scene with the victim still in the car. Nearly two hours later, the victim's body was found in a yard in Charlotte Hall, MD. Webber was later located and arrested as a fugitive from justice in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Why it matters
This case highlights the ongoing issue of gun violence and the need for improved public safety measures in the La Plata area. The Charles County Sheriff's Office is actively investigating the incident and seeking additional information from the public to help bring the perpetrator to justice.
The details
According to police, Webber pulled over in the area of Radio Station Road and Llano Drive and asked the passengers to help pull the victim out of the car, but they refused and left the scene. Webber then fled with the victim still in the car. The victim was later found deceased in a yard in Charlotte Hall, MD. Webber was located at a hospital in Charlottesville, Virginia, where he was seeking treatment for a medical issue. He was arrested by the Albemarle County Police Department and is awaiting extradition to Charles County, where he will be charged with first-degree murder, second-degree murder, and other related charges.
- On March 22 at 10:25 p.m., officers were flagged down by two people near La Plata Road and Radio Station Road.
- Nearly two hours later, a resident in the 10000 block of Newport Church Road in Charlotte Hall, MD called 9-1-1 to report a body in a yard.
The players
Dayton James Webber
A 27-year-old resident of La Plata, Maryland, who has been charged with first-degree murder, second-degree murder, and other related charges in connection with the killing of the front seat passenger in his car.
Bradrick Michael Wells
A 27-year-old resident of Waldorf, Maryland, who was the front seat passenger in Webber's car and was shot and killed during an argument.
What they’re saying
“Anyone with additional details about this case is asked to call Det. R. Johnson at 301-609-6453.”
— Diane Richardson, Media Relations
What’s next
Webber is awaiting extradition to Charles County, where he will be charged with first-degree murder, second-degree murder, and other related charges.
The takeaway
This tragic incident underscores the ongoing need for improved public safety measures and community engagement to address gun violence in the La Plata area. The Charles County Sheriff's Office is actively investigating the case and urging anyone with information to come forward to help bring the perpetrator to justice.
