A Truckload Of Dirt, A $1,000 Cleanup And Criminal Charges: Monroe Logistics Truck At Center Of La Plata Case

LA PLATA, Md. — A Washington, D.C., man who operates a dump truck is facing a criminal littering charge after La Plata police alleged he illegally dumped a large load of dirt at a construction site without permission, leaving the property owner with cleanup costs estimated at approximately $1,000, according to court documents.

Francis William Monroe, 64, of Washington, D.C., was charged in the District Court for Charles County with littering or dumping less than 100 pounds.

The charge was filed July 21, 2026, through a Statement of Charges (SOC) application…

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