Four Vehicle Crash Leaves One Injured

May 18, 2012
Four Vehicle Crash Leaves One Injured

 On Friday, May 18 around 12:14 p.m., fire and rescue responded to report of a motor vehicle accident along Rt. 235 in the area of Worth Ave in California, Md. Crews arrived on scene to discover four vehicles involved. Police shut down Southbound Three Notch Road while emergency crews assessed the patients and cleaned up the accident scene. One...
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Calverton Athlete Invited to Australia to Play on International Basketball Team

May 18, 2012
Calverton Athlete Invited to Australia to Play on International Basketball Team

As an athlete at The Calverton School I have been invited to participate in the Down Under Sports Tournaments to be held in Australia. I am honored to be an ambassador of not only my school, community and state, but also our country. I will be participating in this international event on the Southeast Conference Girls Basketball Team during...
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Scratch Free for 5,000 Days

May 17, 2012
Scratch Free for 5,000 Days

The Calvert County Fire Department was founded in 1926, when a group of citizens saw a need for a fire department in Prince Frederick. Today that same fire department is called the Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department. The Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department has accomplished one of the biggest milestones since they began. The 70 dedicated volunteers have responded...
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Reported Robbery at St. Mary’s College is Drug Deal Gone Bad

May 17, 2012
Reported Robbery at St. Mary’s College is Drug Deal Gone Bad

St. Mary’s Vice Narcotics Detectives assisted Detectives from the Bureau of Criminal Investigations with a reported armed robbery that occurred at St. Mary’s College. During the investigation it was determined that the original complaint was a false report and was actually a “drug deal gone bad”. As the drug portion of the investigation continued, Narcotics Detectives discovered that the...
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D.C. Generals Help Kick Off Police Week

May 17, 2012
D.C. Generals Help Kick Off Police Week

Each year Police from all over the nation gather in Washington D.C. for National Police Week. The kick-off this year was a National Public Safety Football League Jamboree featuring two games at Eastern High School. Game one pitted the Philadelphia Blue Flame and the Atlanta Defenders. A hard fought battle in which the Defenders defeated Blue Flame 24-6. Next...
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First Ever SoMd Sun & Music Festival

May 17, 2012
First Ever SoMd Sun & Music Festival

Spirits in the Sky Benefit LLC, recently announced the following charities will be participating in this year’s festival: Calvert Hospice, End Hunger in Calvert County, Project ECHO, Marines helping Marines, Calvert Alliance against Substance Abuse, Hunter’s Hero’s, Animal Relief Fund, Calvert Animal Welfare League, and Humane Society of Calvert. Spirits in the Sky Benefit LLC, a Maryland Public Benefit...
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Lisa Marie Tippett Arrested on Grand Jury Indictment

May 17, 2012
Lisa Marie Tippett Arrested on Grand Jury Indictment

On Wednesday, May 16 at approximately 5:30 P.M., while off duty Captain Daniel Alioto, the Commander of the Vice/Narcotics Division for the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office observed Lisa Marie Tippett, 46 of Lexington Park, on Great Mills Road. Captain Alioto was aware that there was an open indictment for her and he then placed a look out for Tippett....
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New Wildewood Sew & Vac is Ready to Provide the Top Three Products

May 17, 2012
New Wildewood Sew & Vac is Ready to Provide the Top Three Products

Wildewood Sew & Vac is a locally owned and operated business providing service, repair and sales of residential and commercial vacuums, sewing and embroidery machines. The Wildewood store joins the company’s two other locations – Waldorf Sew & Vac and Severna Park Sew & Vac. The new Wildewood location opened to provide a higher level of service and product...
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Man Arrested for Impersonating Police

May 16, 2012
Man Arrested for Impersonating Police

In April 2012, detectives from the Bureau of Criminal Investigations initiated an investigation regarding information that a subject had been involved in a relationship with a female residing in Mechanicsville, Maryland and had identified himself as a Baltimore County Police Officer Detective throughout the relationship. A joint investigation by St. Mary’s County BCI and Baltimore County Police Department resulted...
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Calvert Commissioners Honor Bill Jones

May 16, 2012
Calvert Commissioners Honor Bill Jones

During the Calvert Board of County Commissioners on May 15, William (Bill) C. Jones was honored with a proclamation. He served as President of the Southern Maryland Firemen’s Association from May 2011 to May 2012. Bill has donated countless hours and has served in many commendable capacities in his distinguished public service career.  Jones has been a member of...
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CMM to Host the Kalmar Nyckel

CMM to Host the Kalmar Nyckel

The Calvert Marine Museum is hosting the Kalmar Nyckel, The Tall Ship of Delaware, on June 22 – 24 in Solomons. This queen of the tall ship fleet will offer public sails and tours....
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Celebrate Bike to Work Day May 18

Celebrate Bike to Work Day May 18

The Maryland Department of Transportation’s State Highway Administration (SHA) is urging motorists to share the road and be on the lookout for cyclists, particularly Friday, May 18 which is “National Bike to Work Day.”...
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St. Mary’s Vice Narcotic Arrests

St. Mary’s Vice Narcotic Arrests

St. Mary’s Vice Narcotics Detectives recently made the following arrests: Andrew Tkaczuk, 27, was indicted by Vice Narcotics Detectives for multiple counts to include prescription fraud and insurance fraud. He was arrested in El...
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O’Donnell Statement on Teacher Pension Shift

O’Donnell Statement on Teacher Pension Shift

On Monday Annapolis passed a bill to shift the cost of teacher pensions to local governments giving the legislature another $250 million to spend on other programs. This will force local governments to raise...
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National Safe Boating Week

National Safe Boating Week

The week of May 19-25 2012 is designated as National Safe Boating Week. Calvert Board of County Commissioners presented a proclamation to the Coast Guard Auxiliary. Calvert County is able to accommodate a wide...
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Charles County Police Blotter

Charles County Police Blotter

The following is a sample of recent events investigated by the Charles County Sheriff’s Office. For information about other events which are not included in this report, visit www.CrimeReports.com and search by county, city,...
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State Police Blotter- Leonardtown

State Police Blotter- Leonardtown

Maryland State Police in Leonardtown are investigating the following incidents: Warrant Service – On Saturday, May 12, 2012 at 11:10pm, TFC G. A. Thompson served a Bench Warrant (T3-15053) on Catelynn Nicolle Marstin, 22,...
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EMS Week to be Celebrated

EMS Week to be Celebrated

The Calvert Board of County Commissioners has designed the week of May 20 – 26 2012 as Emergency Medical Services Week. The service the volunteers provide are a vital public service and are ready...
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Everyone Invited to ‘Stuff the Bus’ May 19

Everyone Invited to ‘Stuff the Bus’ May 19

As part of National Transportation Week, citizens are invited to fill a St. Mary’s County Transit System (STS) bus with non-perishable foods. Donations are critically needed to replenish local food banks. Due to the...
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MIR Completes Another Phase of Improvements

MIR Completes Another Phase of Improvements

Maryland International Raceway (MIR) has just completed another phase of improvements targeted at racer safety, event efficiency and boosting the overall MIR fan experience. Improvements include a whole new starting line center section with...
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