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UPDATE: Police Investigating Assault and Armed Robbery at St. Charles High School, Police Seeking Teens Stolen Vehicle

UPDATE: Police Investigating Assault and Armed Robbery at St. Charles High School, Police Seeking Teens Stolen Vehicle

SHERIFF’S OFFICE PRESS RELEASE: On March 6, 2024, at 11:10 a.m., a student from St. Charles High School was leaving school for the day when he was approached in the parking lot by several suspects and struck in the head with what appeared to be a handgun. The victim dropped his keys, and the...
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Maryland Spring 2024 Trout Fishing Season Opens March 30, 2024

Maryland Spring 2024 Trout Fishing Season Opens March 30, 2024

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is set to release thousands of hatchery-raised brown, golden, and rainbow trout across the state in areas temporarily closed to fishing in preparation for opening day on March 30. This year, the start time for fishing in all Closure 1 and Closure 2 areas is 6:30 a.m “Closing dozens of popular...
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Washington D.C. Woman Arrested for Impaired Driving, Police Recover Suspected Cocaine and Brass Knuckles

Washington D.C. Woman Arrested for Impaired Driving, Police Recover Suspected Cocaine and Brass Knuckles

On March 3, 2024, at approximately 7:05 a.m., a LPPD officer was working speed enforcement on Crain Highway northbound in the area of Glen Albin Road when a vehicle entered the RADAR beam at 108 mph. The officer stopped the vehicle and upon interviewing the driver, noticed an odor of alcoholic beverage emanating from...
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Convicted Felon Arrested After Shooting at Waldorf Shopping Center

Convicted Felon Arrested After Shooting at Waldorf Shopping Center

On Saturday, March 2, 2024, an off-duty Deputy from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office was working as security at the Society Hooka Club on Crain Highway in Waldorf. This business is located in the Berkley Square shopping complex. At approximately 1:50 a.m., the deputy heard multiple gunshots being fired in the parking lot. As...
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Town of Indian Head Announces Precautionary Boil Water Advisory

Town of Indian Head Announces Precautionary Boil Water Advisory

PRECAUTIONARY BOIL WATER ADVISORY FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN THE TOWN OF INDIAN HEAD: PUEBLO CIRCLE, WOODLAND DRIVE, BIRCH BARK COURT, and TRAVERS RD. 3/5/2024: The Town of Indian Head announces a precautionary boil water advisory to customers served water by the Town of Indian Head on Pueblo Circle, Woodland Drive, Birch Bark Court,...
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Town of La Plata Announces Passing of Former Councilman Matthew Simpson of Ward I

Town of La Plata Announces Passing of Former Councilman Matthew Simpson of Ward I

The Town of La Plata Council and staff send their condolences to the family of former Councilman Matthew Simpson, who passed away February 29, 2024. Mr. Simpson, a La Plata native, served as a Councilmember from 2017 to 2021 and represented Ward 1. He was a private, general practice attorney and was well known...
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UPDATE: Technical Issue Causes Massive Outage for Facebook, Instagram

UPDATE: Technical Issue Causes Massive Outage for Facebook, Instagram

UPDATE: Meta spokesperson Andy Stone stated the following. “Earlier today, a technical issue caused people to have difficulty accessing some of our services, we resolved the issue as quickly as possible for everyone who was impacted, and we apologize for any inconvenience.” 3/5/2024 @ 10:42 a.m.: DownDetector, which monitors online outages reports that as...
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Police Seeking Witnesses to Serious Motor Vehicle Collision at Middletown Road and McDaniel Road

Police Seeking Witnesses to Serious Motor Vehicle Collision at Middletown Road and McDaniel Road

On Sunday, March 3, 2024, at 3:30 p.m., patrol officers responded to a motor vehicle collision at the intersection of Middletown Road and McDaniel Road. A preliminary investigation revealed the driver of a Kia K5 was traveling south on Middletown Road and attempted to make a left turn onto McDaniel Road. The driver of...
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‘Thank You for Being CSM!’ Faculty, Staff Celebrate Anniversary Milestones at Recognition Reception

‘Thank You for Being CSM!’ Faculty, Staff Celebrate Anniversary Milestones at Recognition Reception

“We can do what we do because of the great talent in this room.” Amid some singing, some dancing, an abundance of laughter and continuous applause, the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) recently recognized faculty and staff members for contributing an accumulated 575 years of service to student success. The CSM 36th Service Awards...
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National School Breakfast Week Begins March 4th to 8th, Free Breakfast for Charles County Students

National School Breakfast Week Begins March 4th to 8th, Free Breakfast for Charles County Students

National School Breakfast Week (NSBW) is March 4 through 8 with all students in Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) able to pick up a free breakfast at school if they choose before classes start for the day. Students will be offered a variety of hot entrees and cereal along with fruit, milk and juice....
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Martial Arts Instructor Indicted on Multiple Counts of Sex Abuse of Minors and Sex Offenses

Martial Arts Instructor Indicted on Multiple Counts of Sex Abuse of Minors and Sex Offenses

On February 29, 2024, Charles County Sheriff’s detectives arrested Steven James Hardeman, age 37, of Newburg, in connection with two cases of sexual abuse of minors. The arrest stems from an investigation in which two victims reported being sexually assaulted by Hardeman who was a martial arts instructor at the American Martial Arts Gym...
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Waldorf Man Arrested After Pointing Handgun at Random Citizens

Waldorf Man Arrested After Pointing Handgun at Random Citizens

On February 27 at 9:30 a.m., patrol officers responded to the 2600 block of Crain Highway in Waldorf after numerous people called 9-1-1 and reported a man walking along the roadway pointing a firearm at drivers, trying to get them to stop. The man quickly crossed Crain Highway and entered a car dealership showroom....
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State Police Provide Free Steering Wheel Locks For Hyundai And Kia Owners This Weekend

State Police Provide Free Steering Wheel Locks For Hyundai And Kia Owners This Weekend

Maryland State Police in partnership with the Vehicle Theft Prevention Council are providing free steering wheel locks to Hyundai and Kia owners in Maryland this coming weekend. If you are a Maryland resident and own a Hyundai or a Kia that uses a physical key to start, bring your license and registration to the...
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After Facing Backlash, Wendy’s Now Says They Won’t Implement “Dynamic Pricing” During Busier Hours

After Facing Backlash, Wendy’s Now Says They Won’t Implement “Dynamic Pricing” During Busier Hours

Earlier this week, it was revealed during a Wendy’s earnings call that the company would be implementing “Dynamic pricing” for its menu items where customers might have to pay more during times when there’s a higher demand. CEO Kirk Tanner said “Beginning as early as 2025, we will begin testing a variety of enhanced...
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Police Recover Replica Firearm from John Hanson Middle School Student

Police Recover Replica Firearm from John Hanson Middle School Student

On Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at 2:00 p.m., a school administrator at John Hanson Middle School was made aware of a student who was possibly in possession of a firearm. Further investigation revealed the student had a water pellet gun in their book bag. No threats were made, and the investigation is ongoing. The...
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UPDATE: St. Mary’s and Charles County Chick Fil-A Restaurants Ask Citizens to Discard Any Polynesian Sauce Obtained from February 14th to 27th, 2024

UPDATE: St. Mary’s and Charles County Chick Fil-A Restaurants Ask Citizens to Discard Any Polynesian Sauce Obtained from February 14th to 27th, 2024

UPDATE: Chick-fil-A First Colony located at 45150 First Colony Way in California has also released the same statement within the same dates. 2/28/2024: The Chick-fil-A Waldorf located at 3365 Crain Highway is asking all citizens who obtained Polynesian Sauce dipping cups between Wednesday February 14th, to Tuesday February 27th, 2024, to discard them. “Our...
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$50,000 Scratch-off Prize Leaves Waldorf Resident Speechless

$50,000 Scratch-off Prize Leaves Waldorf Resident Speechless

Charles County player wins top prize on 20X The Cash game A Waldorf player, who typically only plays Mega Millions and Powerball, won $50,000 on her first attempt at the 20X The Cash scratch-off game. The winner, whose nickname is “Biggie”, bought the winning scratch-off at a 7-Eleven in Clinton while grabbing some snacks....
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Police in Charles County Recover Drugs and Handgun After Arrest of Washington D.C. Man

Police in Charles County Recover Drugs and Handgun After Arrest of Washington D.C. Man

On February 23, 2024, at approximately 10:50 a.m., a deputy from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to Angelos Liquors on St Patrick’s Drive, in Waldorf, for the report of indecent exposure and the possible sale of drugs. Upon arrival police made contact with a witness who informed them of a black male in...
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2023 Skills USA Regional Competition Results for Charles County Public School Students

2023 Skills USA Regional Competition Results for Charles County Public School Students

Several Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) students recently earned medals in the regional SkillsUSA competition and advanced to the state event set for April 12 and 13, 2024. Career and Technology Education (CTE) students from North Point High School and the Robert D. Stethem Educational Center compete annually in the event. SkillsUSA competitions showcase...
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Winter Survey Takes Stock of the Chesapeake Bay’s Blue Crabs

Winter Survey Takes Stock of the Chesapeake Bay’s Blue Crabs

At a nondescript spot in the middle of the Choptank River, the Mydra Ann slowed to a crawl. The crew aboard the crabbing boat, a mix of Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) scientists and commercial watermen, readied the gear. With a thud, the large, steel-toothed dredge met the water of the Choptank, its...
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Charles County Sheriff’s Deputies Arrest Three 18-Year-Olds On Gun Charges in Waldorf

Charles County Sheriff’s Deputies Arrest Three 18-Year-Olds On Gun Charges in Waldorf

On February 23, 2024, at approximately 9:00 p.m., a deputy from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to Winslow Court, in Waldorf, for the report of four suspicious males in all black wearing ski masks standing out front of a home attempting to assault a child of the residence. Upon arrival police observed four...
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UPDATE: Former Substitute Teacher Pleads Guilty to Multiple Counts of Sexual Abuse of a Minor and 4th Degree Sexual Offense

UPDATE: Former Substitute Teacher Pleads Guilty to Multiple Counts of Sexual Abuse of a Minor and 4th Degree Sexual Offense

UPDATE 2/26/2024: Tony Covington, State’s Attorney for Charles County, announced that on Monday, February 26, 2024, Malcolm Fluellyn, 27, of Bryans Road, entered a guilty plea to two counts of Sexual Abuse of a Minor and six counts of Fourth-Degree Sexual Offense. On February 10, 2023, a school resource officer at General Smallwood Middle...
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Driver Flown to Burn Center After Vehicle Strikes Electrical Box, Causing Large Fire in Waldorf

Driver Flown to Burn Center After Vehicle Strikes Electrical Box, Causing Large Fire in Waldorf

On Saturday, February 24, 2024, at approximately 2:57 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the 2500 block of Hatteras Circle in Waldorf, for the motor vehicle collision with one vehicle on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find a Dodge Charger struck a electrical box and was on fire. SMECO was requested...
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Leadership Southern Maryland Accepting Applications for Executive Program

Leadership Southern Maryland Accepting Applications for Executive Program

Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM) is accepting applications for its Executive Program Class of 2025, which will run from September 2024 through May 2025. The program is open to mid- and upper-level executives living or working in Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties, who have demonstrated commitment to community engagement. The LSM Executive Program is...
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Waldorf Woman Wins $100,000 on Crossword Scratch-off Ticket!

Waldorf Woman Wins $100,000 on Crossword Scratch-off Ticket!

Maryland Lottery $100,000 winner “’bout Time,” of Waldorf, is a devotee of scratch-off games, particularly crossword- and bingo-style tickets. Fan of instant games celebrates big prize When a scratch-off fan from Waldorf won $100,000 on a $10 Maryland Lottery game, her first reaction was, “’bout Time!” And that’s the name she’s going by to...
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