On Sunday, May 19, 2013, at SAYSF Bible Church in Lexington Park, first responders, family and guests came together for a special worship service. The service honored Sheriff’s Deputies, State Troopers, Correction Officers, Dispatchers, Fire, Rescue, and Advanced Life Support personnel for their service to their communities. The Civil Air Patrol posted colors and...
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On a cloudy Saturday morning, May 18, 2013, the Inspiration 5K Run/ Walk on Solomons Island took place. This event is held to benefit Special Olympics Calvert County and it brought out runners and walkers of all ages. There were 25 runners and 70 walkers. Mr. Tom the Reptile Man had his animals and...
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On May 18th, 2013, at approximately 4:29 p.m., Maryland State Troopers from the Prince Frederick Barrack responded to Route 4 North at Nursery Road in Lusby for reported motor vehicle crash. The investigation revealed that a 2007 Ford F-550 truck operated by Kenneth Vance Klingensmith Jr., 48 of Pasadena, Maryland, was traveling north on...
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UPDATE 5/20/13 1:25p.m.: On May 19 at 6:51 p.m. DFC J. Bell responded to the parking lot of Bunky’s Charter Boats in Solomons Island for the report of a motor vehicle crash. Upon arrival DFC Bell determined that the driver of a 2004 Jeep SUV, a 70-year-old male from Chestertown, had put the vehicle...
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On Tuesday, May 14, 2013, the Calvert County Senior Arts Competition Recognition and Reception was held at Calvert Pines auditorium. Many of the artists, who participated in the competition, participate in various classes held at the three senior centers in Calvert. Before the awards ceremony, attendees were welcome to browse the center’s hallway, display...
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Lieutenant Uncovers Details, Photographs of Fallen Officer Life was different back in 1918. There were no smart phones, no V6 engines, no television – and when Patrolman Lawrence McParlin attempted to serve a witness summons on a Washington, D.C., man on May 21 that year, there were no police radios or computer databases to...
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The North American Safe Boating Campaign is spreading the message of safe and responsible boating this season. Calvert County is home to a wide variety of pleasure boats and at times our waterways are very crowded. They can become a place of chaos and confusion. Not knowing or adhering to the nautical “rules of...
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Warrant Service – On Friday, May 10, 2013, at 2:02pm, Tpr. K. Baker served an Arrest Warrant on Anthony Darnell Hodge, 23, of Lusby. The warrant was issued by the District Court of Calvert County with an original charge of Theft less than One Thousand on May 6, 2013. Mr. Hodge was located in...
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On May 16 at 11:02 p.m., officers responded to the 11800 block of Oak Manor Drive in Waldorf for the report of a dispute between neighbors. When officers arrived, they were told a man and a woman had been involved in an altercation in the parking lot of their townhouse development. Officers located the...
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On Thursday, May 16, Charles County Sheriff, Rex Coffey suspended the police powers of Major Joseph “Buddy” Gibson. Gibson is currently serving as the Assistant Sheriff of Administration. An inquiry into the situation was made, and according to Charles County Sheriff’s Office Public Information spokesperson, Diane Richardson, “Major Gibson had his police powers suspended...
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On Thursday, May, 16 at 11:55 pm, firefighters from Pax River, Bay District and Valley Lee were alerted to report of a possible trailer fire, in the 21000 block of Prather Drive, in Lexington Park. Rescue personnel were advised there was an elderly resident that was unable to evacuate the trailer. Crews arrived on...
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On Thursday, May 9, 2013 @ 4:55 PM, two suspects entered the Dunn Clean Laundromat, in the San Souci Shopping Ctr. 22599 MacArthur Blvd. California, Maryland, stole the victim’s purse from the top of a washing machine and fled out the rear door with the victim in pursuit. The suspects fled when the victim...
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On May 16, 2013, at 12:30 pm, a vehicle fire at 10566 Springhill Newtown in La Plata was discovered by a family member. The fire was intentionally set fire to the exterior of a 2002 Jeep. The fire had burned itself out prior to being discovered. The Charles County Sheriff’s Office assisted the Fire...
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DEA Makes Three More “Fake Pot” Drugs Temporarily Illegal Today Today the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) made the synthetic cannabinoids UR-144, XLR11, and AKB48 Schedule I, illegal drugs under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) for the next two years. These cannabinoids are often seen in so-called “fake pot” products that are falsely...
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On Thursday, May, 16 at 9:00 pm, fire, police and rescue crews responded to a report of an accident with injuries, along Three Notch Road and Millstone Landing Road in California. Crews arrived on the scene to discover two vehicles, that were still in the roadway. One person was transported from the scene to...
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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, zip code or street address. ATTEMPT STRONG-ARM ROBBERY: On May 16 at 9:25 a.m., a male suspect entered a drug...
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Spirits in the Sky Benefit LLC, a Maryland Benefit LLC, announced the details of the 2013 “Southern Maryland Sun & Music Festival” at the Calvert County Fairgrounds in Prince Frederick, Maryland on June 15 and 16 are now complete. Advance tickets went on Sale on April 25. Discounts are available for online purchases at...
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On Tuesday night, May 14, 2013, the Calvert County Law Enforcement & Appreciation Ceremony was held at the Calvert Lighthouse Church in Prince Frederick. Sgt. Michael Bomgardner was the Master of Ceremonies, a job he handled very well. He started the ceremony with a Paul Harvey clip on “What is a Policeman”. Posting of...
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The Calvert County Employee Recognition Committee (ERC) awarded three scholarships to students, who are children of county employees and a county employee. In March 2013, the ERC sent out notices announcing the scholarship program. The scholarships were made available to qualifying senior students and reviewed by a panel of five judges. There were 5...
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SMECO’s Linemen Test Their Job Skills in Gaff ’n’ Go Rodeo Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative’s (SMECO) linemen work long hours to keep the power flowing to more than 154,000 homes and businesses in the region. The job requires not just physical ability and technical knowledge but also attention to safety. Recently, several SMECO linemen...
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Five Charles County Public Schools teachers were recently honored by the Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) for their accomplishments in the area of mathematics and science. Honored as Outstanding Mathematics Teachers of the Year were: Darleane Lowe, Eva Turner Elementary School; Crystal Holm, Milton M. Somers Middle School; and Kristin Steger, Thomas Stone High...
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At approximately 4:35 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15, units from Bay District and Lexington Park responded to Quality Way in California for an accident. Responders discovered a multiple vehicle crash involving a personal injury. More information to follow:
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Wednesday’s Pet for 05/15/13 is Bella Featured Pet: Bella Rescue Group: Pets with Disabilities Breed: Hound Mix Sex: Female Size: Medium (40lbs) Vetted: Spayed and Up-to-date with routine shots Adoption Fee: $275.00 Bella is a Hound Mix that came to Pets with Disabilities after being found as a stray, with a litter of pups,...
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On Wednesday, May 15, at 2:30 pm, emergency responders were alerted to a serious accident at Brown Rd. in Hollywood. When emergency workers arrived they discovered a female victim and a motorcycle involved in a single vehicle accident. The female patient was flown to an area shock trauma center.
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On Monday, May 13, 2013 the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 7 held their annual Police Memorial Service to honor all the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice, became disabled, and those who continue to serve. National Law Enforcement Week is May 12-18 this year. Police Officers, family and friends gathered at...
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Brenda Laughhunn, Calvert Hospice executive director, announced the first Corporate Partnership with SMECO. “We are delighted that SMECO has taken the steps to become a Corporate Partner in support of our mission, stated Laughhunn. We need strong community support like SMECO’s to fulfill our mission,” Laughhunn concluded. “The Calvert Hospice mission is one we...
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LUSBY MAN SENTENCED TO 6 YEARS IN PRISON FOR POSSESSION AND DISTRIBUTION OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY Possessed 4,700 Images and 1,100 Videos of Child Pornography U.S. District Judge Roger W. Titus sentenced Shawn Fred Crawford, age 48, of Lusby, Maryland, today to six years in prison followed by 10 years of supervised release for possession...
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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, zip code or street address. UPDATE ON SUSPECT DESCRIPTION REGARDING THEFTS FROM AUTOS IN WALDORF NEIGHBORHOOD: Last week, several cars...
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The St. Mary’s County Bureau of Criminal Investigations is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Matthew Scott Hurry, 26 of Mechanicsville, 5’-8”, 150 lbs. Hurry is wanted in reference to a home invasion which occurred on March 18, 2013 at 8:00 P.M. in the Leonardtown area. An arrest warrant has been issued for Hurry...
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On April 30, 2013 BCI detectives received information a Registered Sex Offender was registering as homeless in Calvert County, Maryland but was actually residing on Hunting Quarters Drive in St. Mary’s County. A surveillance operation, followed by the execution of a search and seizure warrant at the Hunting Quarters residence, confirmed Robert A. Ouraud,...
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RANBAXY PLEADS GUILTY TO VIOLATIONS OF THE FOOD, DRUG AND COSMETIC ACT AND MAKING FALSE STATEMENTS – AGREES TO PAY $500 MILLION IN FINES AND TO RESOLVE CIVIL CLAIMS Largest Civil False Claims Case Ever in Maryland; Nation’s Largest Criminal and Civil Resolution with a Generic Pharmaceutical Company Baltimore, Maryland – In the largest...
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On Saturday, May 11, 2013, under threatening skies, the Lusby Business Association held their annual Shop Local/ Spring Fling to promote businesses in the three shopping centers – Lusby Commons, Town Square and Lusby Hills Shopping Center. And there were plenty of businesses to celebrate. The rain stopped in time to let vendors set...
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During the week of May 6 through May 12 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,539 calls for service throughout the community. Citizens with information on the following crimes or any criminal activity in Calvert County who wish to report it anonymously can now access the Calvert County Crime Solvers link...
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UPDATE 5/13/13 11:00a.m. On May 12, 2013 at 1:44 P.M. police units responded to the Pegg Road Shell in Lexington Park for the report of a subject seated in a vehicle unresponsive. Upon arrival officers discovered a male inside the vehicle deceased. BCI was contacted, responded to the scene and assumed the investigation. During...
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a burglary which occurred during the early morning hours of Tuesday, April 30th, 2013. The suspect(s) entered an occupied residence in the 47900 block of Mary Lynn Drive in Lexington Park, Maryland. The victim’s checkbook was stolen. In addition several vehicles on the same street were...
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Since the Washington and Baltimore areas (along with Central and Western Maryland) had periodical cicadas in 2004 with the emergence of Brood X, those areas will not be experiencing the Brood II emergence this year. In our Mid-Atlantic area, Brood II will be emerging in area roughly bordered to the north by a line...
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On May 11, 2013, the Maryland State Police Barracks held the First Annual Gun Turn-in Day in Leonardtown and Prince Frederick. First Sergeant Shane Bolger, Barrack U, said “it was pretty successful since it was the first one and it was only volunteering to turn in weapons. Each weapon will be checked to see...
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Chesapeake Bay Events is pleased to announce that Bonnie Raitt and the Sunday May 19 lineup for the 2013 Chesapeake Bay Blues Festival has set a Sunday ticket sales record for the festival. The previous Sunday record was held by Little Feat in 1998 and Jonny Lang in 1999. Overall one day record is...
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On Saturday, May 11 at approximately 5:25 a.m., Troopers from the Maryland State Police, La Plata Barrack responded to Rt. 301 at VFW Road for a motor vehicle collision involving a passenger van and a tractor trailer. Initial investigation indicates a 1996 maroon Ford passenger van, operated by William Claude Mitchell Sr, age 59...
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The Southern Maryland Encore Chorale was in concert at The Great Hall in Lusby on Saturday, May 4. The Encore Chorale was conducted by Krystal Rickard McCoy from St. Mary’s College and accompanied by Erin Tennyson, on the piano. Encore is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing an artistic environment for adults age 55...
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On Friday, May 10, at approximately 3:45 pm, emergency units and first responders were dispatched to Rt. 228 (Berry Rd.) near the entrance of the Waldorf Marketplace & Route 301. Expect delays in area, especially in the westbound lanes. No other information is available at this time.
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The Maryland State Police Child Recovery Unit arrested a 31 year-old man and a 19-year old woman from Baltimore last night on criminal charges including prostitution and human trafficking. The accused are identified as Lamin Manneh, 31, and Marissa Braun, 19, both of the 2400 block of Marbourne Avenue in Baltimore. After consultation with...
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On May 10, 2013 at 1:14 am, the owner of a 1996 Honda Accord at 133 Huckleberry Drive in La Plata, was alerted to a fire in the vehicle by his car horn. The La Plata Volunteer Fire Department responded and put out the flames in approximately 5 minutes. The fire, which originated in...
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Sunday May 5th thru Saturday May 11 is Calvert County Correctional Officers Week, in recognition of the dedication of the men and women who serve. Calvert has 71 correctional officers and a civilian staff of 16, who share the mission of securely and safely housing offenders from our community. The Calvert County Detention Center...
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On May 9, 2013 at approximately 0907 hrs the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office was contacted reference an assault that occurred in the area of Sparkleberry Ct, Prince Frederick, MD. Deputies from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office, Troopers from the Maryland State Police Prince Frederick Barrack and Detectives from The Calvert Investigative Team responded to...
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On May 8, 2013, BCI Detectives received information regarding a 31 year old male engaging in a sexual relationship with a 15 year old female. The female victim was interviewed and acknowledged having a sexual relationship with the suspect. The suspect, Alfonzo Gasnarez, age 31, of Lexington Park, was located at his residence and...
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An ongoing investigation by the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office has lead to the arrest of Charles Harding, 49 of Welcome, who intentionally set his house on fire. The charges stem from a fire at 29 Elder Place of Potomac Heights in Indian Head on March 7th around 3:55 pm. The fire caused approximately...
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Wednesday’s Pet for 05/08/13 is Squirt Featured Pet: Squirt Rescue Group: Last Chance Animal Rescue Breed: Hound Mix Sex: Male Size: Small (25lbs) Vetted: Neutered and Up-to-date with routine shots Adoption Fee: $300.00 Squirt is a 7-year-old very calm, loyal boy with a huge heart. He walks well on a leash and is crate...
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The Charles County Sheriff’s Office is reminding citizens to take precautions when conducting banking business. Over the course of the past month, three people have been targeted by thieves after they conducted transactions at banks or ATM’s. In one case, an employee of a store was making a night deposit at an ATM when...
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On Wednesday, May, 8 at 7:15a.m., fire, police, and rescue crews responded to report of an accident with injuries along Town Creek Drive in California. Crews arrived on scene to discover a three vehicle accident with a Dodge Grand Caravan off the roadway and into a parked van. No injuries were reported. four patients...
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On Tuesday, May 7 at approximately 9:15 p.m., authorities were alerted to a vehicle crashed into a building in Charlotte Hall. The building housed Fred’s Liquors and other establishments. When authorities arrived they discovered a white van had crashed into the rear of the building, knocking a hole in the wall. The suspect then apparently...
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Maryland State Police in Prince Frederick are investigating the following incidents: Follow the Prince Frederick Barrack of the Maryland State Police on Twitter: You can now follow the Maryland State Police Prince Frederick Barrack on Twitter for important information affecting Southern Maryland. Traffic issues, criminal investigations, special traffic enforcement initiatives, law enforcement issues affecting...
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Attorney General Gansler, State and Local Law Enforcement Holding 1st Annual Statewide Gun Turn-In on Saturday, May 11 Residents in every region of the state will be able to drop off unwanted firearms, no questions asked Attorney General Douglas F. Gansler is partnering with the Maryland State Police and local law enforcement in this...
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On May 6, police units responded to a report of a robbery that occurred at a private residence on May 5 in Lexington Park. The victim stated he had been assaulted and robbed of cash by his roommate. BCI was contacted and assumed the investigation. During the investigation detectives determined the victim and suspect...
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On May 6, 2013, Detectives received information regarding a 28 year old male engaging in a sexual relationship with a 14 year old female. The female victim was interviewed and acknowledged having a sexual relationship with the suspect, who was an acquaintance of the victim’s family. The suspect, William Lee Quade, age 28, of...
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On Tuesday, May 7 at approximately 5:30 a.m., St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s responded to the area of the Farmer’s Market in Charlotte Hall for a report that multiple vehicles had encountered road debris causing flat tires on the northbound lanes of Rt. 5. The roadway was opened to travelers by 6 a.m. No word...
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The Southern Maryland Volunteer Firemen’s Association Parade was held on Sunday, May 5, 2013 in Leonardtown Square to honor first responders from the Tri-County area. It also commemorated the induction of Shirley Copado as President of the Southern Maryland Volunteer Firemen’s Association. The parade began at St. Mary’s Ryken High School and proceeded down...
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On Monday, May 6, 2013 at approximately 6:14a.m., an unmarked Maryland State Police patrol vehicle was traveling northbound on MD Rt. 235 approaching MD Rt. 489 in Lexington Park. The trooper was responding to an emergency call for service and the patrol vehicle had audible and visual emergency equipment activated. Several vehicles yielded to...
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The Lexington Park Business and Community Association dedicated its second annual Pride in the Park Parade to the 70 year partnership with Patuxent Naval Air Station. The Naval Air Station was commissioned in 1943 and April 1st was the 70th year since the installation was opened. This year’s parade kicked off at 10 am...
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Dep. N. Lenharr of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of the Huntingtown United Methodist Church and Hunting Creek Road in Huntingtown on May 3 at 6:02 a.m. for the report of a naked man reading a book. Dep. Lenharr located a white male sitting in the grass near the roadway...
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Eagle and Gold Awards are Scouting’s Highest Honors On April 13, 2013, five young men from Boy Scout Troop 422 were awarded the rank of Eagle Scout at a Court of Honor held at Kings Landing Park. James Carroll, Andrew Kosa, Colin Fleming, Sean McCaferty and Matthew Schartz all achieved the highest rank in...
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Detectives with the St. Mary’s County Bureau of Criminal Investigation conducted a joint investigation with the Department of Social Services into allegations Ronald Davis Pope, age 48 of Mechanicsville, Maryland had sexually abused a child for several years at a residence located in St. Mary’s County. During the course of the investigation, Pope was...
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Citizens, politicians, county employees and just plain folks showed up at the Elks Lodge in Prince Frederick to let Tom Hejl know what he meant to Calvert County and the Office of the Sheriff. Many who worked under Tom at the Sheriff’s Office, remarked how they had a fear of the unknown at first,...
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PUBLIC RESPONSE TO DEA’S NATIONAL PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE-BACK DAYS KEEPS GROWING The United States Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA’s) Sixth National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day this past Saturday collected 50 percent more pills than the previous one, demonstrating the American public’s continued appreciation and need for the opportunity to discard unwanted, unused and expired prescription...
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Operation Tailgate: “May Day”, a special safety initiative conducted by the Maryland State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division removed 23% of all the vehicles stopped and deemed unsafe yesterday in Prince George’s County. A total of 580 commercial vehicles were inspected from 7:15 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. yesterday in an effort to remove unsafe...
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The Calvert Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) officially declared May to be “Older Americans Month” in Calvert County with a proclamation at their meeting on Tuesday, April 30, 2013. Since 1963, Americans have celebrated the contributions and accomplishments of our older generations. Older Americans Month was established in 1963. Only 17 million living Americans...
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On Sunday, April 28 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Hot Steppers held its second Family Fun Day with ‘Steps for the Cure.’ The effort this year was to raise funds for the American Cancer Society. According to Mary Terrell, “We are a group of family and friends that make up the team...
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On May 1, 2013, at 1:26 am, troopers responded to Southbound Route 301 at Vernon Road in Waldorf, for a report of a pedestrian being struck by a motor vehicle. The pedestrian was attempting to cross all lanes of S/B Route 301 from the center median. The pedestrian was struck by a 2012 Ford...
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Lillian Mae Levy, 77 of Mechanicsville, was arrested on Saturday, April 28, by the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office for allegedly shooting her male companion in the head. After a preliminary investigation, Levy was charged with attempted murder, aggravated malicious wounding, and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. The incident took place...
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Wednesday’s Pet for 05/01/13 is CoCo Featured Pet: CoCo Rescue Group: Beagle Rescue of Southern Maryland Breed: Beagle Mix Sex: Female Size: Medium Vetted: Spayed and Up-to-date with routine shots Adoption Fee: $300.00 Donation Coco Chanel is a 4-year-old little girl that is in need of a forever home. She deserves a family of...
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On April 30, 2013 at approximately 2:00 p.m. deputies responded to a call for an individual with a knife at Chopticon High School in Morganza. Investigation revealed a teacher noticed a student with a pocket knife. The teacher immediately contacted the school Principal and the school’s Safety and Security Officer. The Principal and Safety...
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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, zip code or street address. DUI CHECKPOINT: On April 28, CCSO officers assigned to the Traffic Operations Unit, with the...
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A Magical Day with Fairies and Gnomes, shop local, and get inspired with art Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center (Annmarie Garden) in Solomons, invites you to the 3rd Annual Fairy and Gnome Home Festival & Tour on Saturday, May 18, 9am – 2pm. Meet Queen Ambrosia and Princess Cricket, magical friends who spread...
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UPDATE 4/29/13 @ 8:55 p.m.: Cpl. Joseph Somerville has been released from Washington Hospital Center. On April 29, 2013 at approximately 1:13 p.m. Cpl. Joseph Somerville, a 17 year veteran of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Officer, was involved in a motorcycle collision. The collision occurred on Baltimore Avenue near Paint Branch Parkway in College...
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On Thursday, April 25 at 3:38 a.m., Deputy First Class P. Aurich was dispatched to the Dunkirk BP gas station, located at 10855 Town Center Boulevard in Dunkirk for a reported burglary. Upon his arrival, it was determined that unknown suspects had made entry into the business by breaking out a window. Once inside...
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During the week of April 22 through April 28 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,648 calls for service throughout the community. Citizens with information on the following crimes or any criminal activity in Calvert County who wish to report it anonymously can now access the Calvert County Crime Solvers link...
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Maryland State Police in Prince Frederick are investigating the following incidents: Possession of Marijuana: On 4/22/13 at 01:56 am, Trooper Matthews stopped a vehicle at St. Leonard Rd. and Calvert Beach Rd. in St. Leonard for traffic violations. During the traffic stop, a search of the vehicle revealed Marijuana. Shannon N. Berry, 22 of...
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On Saturday, April 27, the Town of La Plata came together for a day of family fun at the annual Spring Festival, Celebrate La Plata under bright warm skies and fun for all. Visitors enjoyed the day with face painting, displays, entertainment, refreshments and more. The festivities included the La Plata Police Department Open...
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On Friday, I took a drive to White Plains to meet to friends for lunch at a new restaurant that opened on April 8. Located off 301 in a strip shopping center, Bobby Rucci’s Famous Italian Deli & Doughboys Restaurant,where the outside definitely said Italian, as it was painted in the colors of the...
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The Tudor Hall 4-H Club donated 200 pounds of pop tabs to the St. Mary’s County Farm Bureau to benefit the Ronald McDonald House. Members pictured from top left are Brice Trossbach, Jared Trossbach, Mikey Van Ryswick, Paul Russell, Emily Russell and Faith Thomas, bottom left are Derek Van Ryswick, Kyle Russell and Kayla...
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On a beautiful Saturday, with a light wind and temperatures in the 70’s, 231 Farm, Home & Pet Center’s 2nd annual open house brought out pet lovers and families. Children were excited as they ran from one exhibit to another. Dogs came with their owners and/or guardians, sniffing their way along the midway. Some...
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On April 13, 2013, Jacqueline E Waymire retired, after having served in Calvert County Government for 25 years. The Calvert Board of County Commissioners honored her with a proclamation. Ms. Waymire started with Calvert County in 1986 as a seasonal employee with Parks and Recreation. During her years with the County, she also served...
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office will participate in another Project SOLO – “Saving Our Loved Ones” Operation sponsored by the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office on April 26, 2013. The event will be held at 7:00 p.m. at the Holiday Inn in Prince Frederick. Deputies will participate in Standardized Field Sobriety Test (SFST) refresher...
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SMCPS Press Release: On Thursday, April 25, at approximately 10 p.m., emergency units responded to a fire at Spring Ridge Middle School. The fire was contained in the 8th grade POD, which encompasses nine classrooms. The fire department determined that the origin of the fire was at a heating and air conditioning unit located...
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Warrant Service – On Tuesday, April 23, 2013, at 10:55am, TFC G. Thompson served a Bench Warrant on Charles Alex Plater, 26, of California. The warrant was issued by the District Court of St. Mary’s County with an original charge of Malicious Destruction of Property on February 22, 2013. Mr. Plater was located at...
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Concealed Deadly Weapon & Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance On April 22, 2013 Deputy Potter was patrolling the area of Chancellors Run Road in California, when he noticed an individual, later identified as Leonard William Morehead, 42 of Great Mills, Maryland walking along the sidewalk. Deputy Potter observed what he believed to be...
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Featured Pet: Snowball Rescue Group: Southern Maryland Animal Welfare League (SMAWL) Breed: Maltese Sex: Male Size: Small Vetted: Spayed and Up-to-date with routine shots Adoption Fee: $200.00 Snowball is a 5 to 6 year old Maltese mix. He has made a big transformation since coming to the rescue. Snowball is a loving, loyal little...
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On April 24 at 4:45 a.m., officers responded to the 7400 block of Leonardtown Road in Hughesville for the report of a home invasion. A preliminary investigation showed the victim and his girlfriend were in their house along with their five-year-old child. Three suspects kicked in a door and, at gunpoint, demanded money. The...
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On Tuesday, April 23, Great Mills High School was the scene of its Safety and Security Festival from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. The purpose of the festival is to increase understanding and awareness of SMCPS high school students regarding the importance of personal safety and recognition of high risk youth behaviors. Collaborating partners include...
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Detectives from the Annapolis Police Department are investigating a homicide that occurred on Monday, April 22, in the 200 block of Victor Parkway. Officers responded to a report of a possible shooting and found the adult male victim in a vehicle on Victor Parkway. The victim had been shot and died at the scene. The...
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Detectives from the Annapolis Police Department are investigating the deaths of two Calvert County men found in a vehicle in the 1200 block of Forest Dr. In the morning of Sunday, April 21st the Annapolis Police Dispatchers received a report of two unconscious men in a vehicle at the gas station. When officers arrived they discovered...
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Disorderly Conduct & Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance On April 19, 2013, deputies responded to a disturbance on Fox Chase Drive in Lexington Park. Upon arrival deputies made contact with several individuals arguing in the roadway. Deputies instructed the individuals to stop arguing and leave the area. Everyone except Larry Matthew Thomas 29...
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During the week of April 15 through April 21 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,457 calls for service throughout the community. Citizens with information on the following crimes or any criminal activity in Calvert County who wish to report it anonymously can now access the Calvert County Crime Solvers link...
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Maryland State Police in Prince Frederick are investigating the following incidents: Theft: On 4/15/13 at 10:16 am, Trooper First Class Wiesemann responded to the 14855 block of Patuxent Ave., Solomons for a report of a theft. A 14kt gold diamond solitaire ring and pendant were stolen from the residence. Investigation continues. Burglary: On 4/16/13...
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On Sunday, April 21, Leonardtown’s town square was packed with people celebrating the annual Earth Day festivities. Many enjoyed the celebration while learning about the importance of protecting the environment. The day’s activities included dancing by the Daughters of Veda Mid-East Dance Troupe. Many watched and learned about raptors shown by the Clearwater Nature...
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On Saturday morning, April 20, 2013 vendors, schools and citizens came to be a part of Calvert County Green Expo 2013. Although the day started out breezy and cool, the sun came out and by noon, Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Art Center was a beehive of activity. This year’s theme was Focusing Green-Major Area:...
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OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE: April 20, 4 P.M.: NRP received a report of a vessel taking on water near Point Lookout State Park (PLSP) in the Chesapeake Bay at approximately 930 am. The vessel was a 23 foot center console that launched from PLSP and was carrying 6 passengers, the vessel reportedly filled with water...
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Kirsti Uunila, Historic Preservation Planner for Calvert County, received a proclamation on Tuesday, April 16, 2013, from the Calvert Board of County Commissioners for the month of April to be known as “Archaeology Month” in Calvert County. Calvert County has a rich, diverse archaeological heritage spanning 12,000 years of human habitation. Archaeological sites and...
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On Thursday, April 18, 2013, while patrolling in the area of Great Mills Road in Lexington Park, police recognized Jessica Ann Bonacci, 28, of no fixed address, walking in the area. A wanted check of Bonacci indicated that she was wanted by the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office. Police entered Big Lots Department Store...
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On April 17 at 9:44 p.m., officers responded to the 5500 block of Smallwood Church Road in Indian Head for the report of a car crash. A preliminary investigation showed the driver of a pick-up truck, Harry Joseph Dunnington, Jr., 49, of Nanjemoy, was traveling south on Smallwood Church Road when he left the...
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“Rain, rain, go away, as there are golfers ready to play” was the theme on Friday morning, April 12, 2013, at the Chesapeake Hills Golf Course for the J2A Benefit Tournament. What’s not to like with a day off from work and playing golf. So everyone was in a good mood, waiting for the...
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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, zip code or street address. TEENS CHARGED WITH ROBBERY AND ASSAULT: On April 13 at 11 p.m., the victim and...
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On April 15 at 9:34 a.m., officers responded to the 3200 block of Crain Highway in Waldorf for the report of a robbery. Investigation showed the victim, an 80-year-old woman, was leaving a grocery store when a male suspect approached and pulled her purse away from her hands. The woman struggled but the suspect...
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Detectives observed a drug transaction in the parking lot of a Charlotte Hall business. The suspects were identified as Haden Kirk Moyer, 21 of Charlotte Hall, and Taylor Steven Sargent, 21 of Schnecksville, Pa. Suspect Sargent was observed giving money to Suspect Moyer before he began to use the “Oxycodone” he had just purchased....
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On Tuesday, April 16, 2013, the Calvert Board of County Commissioners awarded Daniel O Baker, III for his Bright Idea. Daniel is a Master Electrician with Buildings and Grounds. The Bright Idea Award may be given to an employee who has contributed an innovative suggestion, implemented it, which has resulted in cost savings. These...
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Spotlight on Charles County Sheriff’s Office Victims Services Coordinator Charles County Sheriff Rex W. Coffey said the men and women of the Charles County Sheriff’s Office will be supporting events honoring National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW) beginning this Sunday, April 21. “We care about crime victims and support all of the efforts being...
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Travis Thomas of Thomas and Son Transport had a dream when he joined the family business with his father – make the roads safer for everyone. When asked about his service, he indicated that the Party Bus would be shuttling people back and forth over the Thomas Johnson Bridge from the Tiki Bar opening...
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On Wednesday, April 17, at 9:35am, police, fire, and rescue crews responded to report of a serious accident along Great Mills Road and South Shangri-La Drive in Lexington Park. Crews arrived on scene to discover a four vehicle accident with a pedestrian struck. Multiple people were transported from the scene to St. Mary’s Hospital. The pedestrian...
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On Tuesday, April 16, at 8:00pm, fire and rescue crews from Hollywood responded to report of a motorcycle accident with injuries along Drum Cliff Road in Hollywood. Crews arrived on scene to discover a motorcycle overturned with a single patient. The male driver was transported from the scene by Trooper 7 to a Baltimore...
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Wednesday’s Pet for 4/17/13 is Louie Featured Pet: Louie Rescue Group: Doodle Dawgs and Fabulous Felines Breed: Poodle Sex: Male Size: Small (6 lbs) Vetted: Spayed and Up-to-date with routine shots Adoption Fee: $285.00 (See Procedures on Rescue’s site) http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/doodledawgs.html Louie is an 8-year-old tiny white poodle. He is a sweet little boy, some...
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On April 13 at 11:55 p.m., two male suspects, who were wearing masks and armed with handguns entered the Waldorf Beer & Wine liquor store at 11493 Berry Road in Waldorf. They demanded cash from the employees and a few customers who were inside. After the robbery, the suspects fled. No one was injured. Anyone with information...
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Vice Narcotics detectives indicted Rebecca Ann Dernar, 42 of Great Mills for “Distribution of Morphine”. She was originally held without bail. Robert Edward Moy Jr., 28 of Lusby was arrested on a Grand Jury Indictment of “Distribution of Oxycodone”. Margaret Patricia Hare, 47 of Leonardtown was arrested after being indicted for “Distribution of Oxycodone”. Inquiries...
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Maryland State Police in Prince Frederick are investigating the following incidents: Possession of Drugs: On 4/8/13 at 4:25 am, Senior Trooper Gill responded to the Super 8 Motel in Prince Frederick for a check welfare complaint. Motel employees called about a person in the lobby who was stumbling, falling, and appeared disoriented. S/Tpr. Gill...
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During the week of April 8 through April 14 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,499 calls for service throughout the community. Citizens with information on the following crimes or any criminal activity in Calvert County who wish to report it anonymously can now access the Calvert County Crime Solvers link...
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It had been awhile since I went to lunch with friends, so I called up a few of them and made a date to go to a new restaurant that had opened recently. I immediately loved the name “The Foxy Fish” and hoped it would be a great seafood adventure. Its location was in...
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On Sunday, April 14, at approximately 6:30 pm, fire and rescue units from Leonardtown and Hollywood responded to a call for a reported structural collapse. First responders discovered a decorative, non-load-bearing facade structure in the Deli/Seafood area of McKay’s Market & Cafe located at 23860 Hollywood Rd. in Hollywood had collapsed. Authorities disconnected power to the...
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On Tuesday, April 9, 2013 the Calvert Board of County Commissioners held a promotional ceremony for the new Assistant Sheriff, Dave McDowell. He has been with the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office since 1996. Previously Dave had been a police officer from 1990 to 1991 with the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, DC, Town of...
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On April 12, 2013 at 9:15 p.m., Deputy Potter responded to a residence on Lawrence Avenue in Leonardtown for the reported child abuse. Investigation revealed, a third party observed Mark Anselm Stokel, 46 of Leonardtown, strike a 7 year old male, who was in Stokel’s care and custody, several times in the head. The...
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On Tuesday, April 9, 2013, the Calvert Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) proclaimed the month of April to be known as the Month of the Young Child in Calvert County. The Interagency Council for Families and Children, the Success By 6 iniative of the United Way of Calvert County and other local organizations, in...
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During the Sheriff’s Office weekly CompStat meetings a trend was identified involving multiple Burglaries to residences in the Mechanicsville area. St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Crime Analysts were able to compile statistical data regarding the methods used to commit the burglaries. BCI detectives incorporated this information into their investigation and were able to identify...
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If you need parts for your garage door, be it garage door opener repair parts, spring replacements, broken cables, panel replacements, remote repair items, roller replacements, bent or broken garage door tracks or weather seal replacement parts, GarageDoorRepair.com is the place to go for every part required top repair any garage door. The business...
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No charges have been filed in the November 11th hit and run that resulted in the death of James ”Jamie” Benjamin Clarke, Jr., 65, of Great Mills . Investigation revealed that an individual driving a pickup truck had struck Clarke and fled the scene. A man believed to be the driver of a Dodge Truck that hit Clarke went to...
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On April 10 at 7:50 a.m., a school bus driver had just dropped off a group of students at Henry Lackey High School when he noticed a film canister on the seat of the bus. He looked inside the canister and found several small bags of suspected marijuana and an ecstasy pill. The driver...
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U.S. District Judge J. Frederick Motz sentenced Cary Anderson, age 33, of Dameron, Maryland, today to 25 years in prison, followed by lifetime supervised release, for sexually exploiting minors to produce child pornography. Judge Motz also ordered, that upon his release from prison, Anderson must register as a sex offender in the place where...
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Celebrate La Plata, the Annual Spring Festival comes to La Plata Town Hall on Saturday, April 27 from 12 noon to 4 p.m. This family event will include free activities for children of all ages, live entertainment, craft vendors, delicious food for sale and the La Plata Bed Races. Over 40 craft and business...
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The Nuclear Regulatory Commission will hold a public open house on Wednesday, April 17, to discuss the agency’s annual review of safety performance at the Calvert Cliffs nuclear power plant. During the open house, which is scheduled for 5 to 7 p.m. at the Spring Hill Suites hotel, at 75 Sherry Lane in Prince...
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On April 9, 2013 at 11:55 p.m., a citizen called 911 and reported that she and her male friend had just been robbed in the parking lot of the Bob Evans restaurant at 60 Commerce Lane in Prince Frederick. The victims were parked in the Bob Evans parking lot and talking when a man...
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On April 9, 2013 at approximately 6:30 p.m., the operator and lone occupant of a gold Toyota Camry brought his vehicle to a complete stop in the southbound lane and at the summit of the Thomas Johnson Bridge in Solomons. At least four independent witnesses observed a middle aged white male step out of...
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Wednesday’s Pet for 04/10/13 is Betty Featured Pet: Betty White Rescue Group: Humane Society of Calvert County Breed: Rough Coated Jack Russell Sex: Female Size: Small (10-12 lbs) Vetted: Spayed and Up-to-date with routine shots, Heartworm negative and microchipped Adoption Fee: $200.00 Betty is a well-mannered mature 7-year-old girl that loves to cuddle. She...
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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, zip code or street address. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE LEADS TO DRUG RECOVERY AND ARRESTS: On April 9 at 2:40 a.m., Officer...
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Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance On April 4, 2013 deputies responded to a suspicious person call on Golden Beach Road in Mechanicsville. Upon arrival deputies discovered Thomas Ray Boarman, 24 of Mechanicsville removing items from a fire damaged structure. A wanted check of Boarman revealed an open arrest warrant for failing to appear...
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The Naval Air Station Patuxent River Air Expo has highlighted the partnership between our Navy team and the community, a partnership that has thrived here in Southern Maryland for the past 70 years. It is with regret that we must cancel the 2013 air show and celebration, scheduled for Aug. 31-Sept. 1, due to...
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Gramas Cupboard cut the ribbon on Friday, April 5 to much fanfare. Gramas Cupboard and Michelle Lea Massage Therapy owned by Michelle Lea and David Collins recently opened in Callaway. This new version of an old fashion idea is located at 20845 Callaway Village Way, Callaway MD 20620. The store and clinic is open...
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Vice Narcotics detectives observed a drug transaction in the parking lot of a Charlotte Hall business. Suspect Jaymes Everett Brown Seaton, 26 of Mechanicsville resisted arrest before being subdued and taken into custody. On his person were two metal containers holding a total of 27 “Oxycodone” pills, with a street value of $810.00 and...
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A bill, co-sponsored by Senators Mike Miller and Roy Dyson, on February 1, 2013, without first discussing it with the Calvert Board of County Commissioners, passed today in the Maryland House of Delegates 93-45. It had passed in the Senate on March 18, 2013 and sent to the House. The Commissioners had sent a...
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Residents of a home in the 300 block of Cayuse Circle in Lusby called police at 5:17 a.m. on March 30 when an unknown man banged on their front door then broke the door down. The man appeared to be heavily intoxicated and lay down on the sofa and went to sleep. The man...
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UPDATE: On April 7 at about 4:24 a.m., officers responded to the 9100 block of Crain Highway in Bel Alton for the report of a car crash. A preliminary investigation showed the driver of a Hyundai was traveling south in the north bound lanes of Crain Highway when she struck a Dodge Caravan head-on which...
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On Saturday, April 6, 2013, at approximately 4:30 pm, Trooper K. Robinson of the Maryland State Police La Plata Barrack, stopped a Nissan Maxima for a seatbelt and window tint violation, at Mattawoman-Beantown Road at Chipmunck Place in Waldorf.. Contact was made with the owner/operator of the vehicle identified as 30 year old Derrick...
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On April 5 at about 4 p.m., officers responded to the 2900 block of Eutaw Forest Drive in Waldorf for the report of an injured child. A preliminary investigation showed Leilah Dawn Coady, 3, was in the garage portion of her house when she apparently pushed a garage door button which was affixed to...
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Immigrants living in the U.S. illegally could continue to obtain Maryland driver’s licenses under legislation passed Friday by the Maryland House of Delegates. The bill now awaits Gov. Martin O’Malley’s signature. The House of Delegates passed it on an 82-55 vote. The state Senate last month approved the measure 29 to 18. The legislation...
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On Friday March 15 at approximately 9:35 p.m. Michael J. Redmond, 40, of Huntingtown, called 911 and reported that he had just been assaulted and robbed while at Kappatos Way at Hardesty Road in Sunderland. He reported severe bleeding related to the assault. Emergency Medical Services were activated and numerous units from the Maryland...
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UPDATE: The Charles County Sheriff’s Office has increased the reward being offered for information in the shooting death of Martin Hawkins Jr., 32, of La Plata. Hawkins was shot and killed on April 18, 2012 at 8:30 p.m. in the 200 block of Kent Avenue in La Plata. Officers discovered Hawkins lying in the...
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On April 2, 2013, a suspected child abuse was reported to the St. Mary’s County Bureau of Criminal Investigations by a Child Protective Services Investigator involving alleged sexual abuse to a minor. The female victim disclosed during a forensics interview she had been sexually abused multiple times from August 2012 until March 2013. The...
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Delegates approved a major gun control measure Wednesday to ban assault weapons, require people who buy handguns to provide their fingerprints and limit gun magazines to 10 bullets. The House voted 78-61 for the bill, one of Democratic Gov. Martin O’Malley’s priorities for the legislative session. They included the fingerprint requirement, which opponents repeatedly...
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St. Mary’s County Vice Narcotics detectives began conducting an investigation into the trading and sale of prescription medication being conducted by Gloria Ann Mcgee aka Gloria Abell, 55 of Valley Lee. Suspect McGee began negotiating for the purchase of what she believed to be an entire prescription of 100 “Oxycodone” tablets. Suspect McGee presented...
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Wednesdays Pet for 04/03/13 is Odie Featured Pet: Odie Rescue Group: Golden Retriever Rescue of Southern Maryland Breed: Golden Retriever/Lab Mix Sex: Male Size: Large (73 lbs) Vetted: Neutered and Up-to-date with routine shots Adoption Fee: $100.00 Odie is a handsome male, estimated to be around 8 yrs. old and looking for a forever...
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UPDATE Official Press Release: Investigators from the Office of the State Fire Marshal were called to investigate a fire at the Charles County Fairgrounds located at 8440 Fairgrounds Road in La Plata of Charles County. The fire was dispatched at 3:25 pm and spread quickly due to the weather conditions. It took about 170 firefighters...
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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, zip code or street address. WARRANT SERVICE: On April 2 at 12:33 a.m., officers responded to the 10000 block of...
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Maryland Senator Thomas V Mike Miller (D) Calvert and Prince George’s County, and Senator Roy Dyson (D), Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s Counties, proffered Senate Bill 729, altering the way Calvert County Commissioners are elected, with no consultation with the county. Senate Bill 729 passed, 47-0 and has been sent to the House. The...
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On March 30 at 6:30 p.m., officers responded to the St. Charles Towne Center in Waldorf for the report of a stabbing. A preliminary investigation revealed the victim, 21, and a friend were in the upper level of the mall when two males approached. One of the males pulled a knife and stabbed the...
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At approximately 10:30 p.m. on March 31, the Calvert Control Center received a phone call from someone at 3630 Harlequin Court in Huntingtown. The caller advised that someone had been shot at this address and requested law enforcement and Emergency Medical Services. A Calvert County Sheriff’s Office supervisor was the first on the scene...
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During the weekly CompStat meetings a trend was identified involving multiple Burglaries to residences throughout the northern area of the county. St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Crime Analysts were able to compile statistical data regarding the methods used to commit the burglaries. BCI detectives incorporated this information into their investigation and were able to identify suspects....
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During the week of March 25 through March 31 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,373 calls for service throughout the community. Citizens with information on the following crimes or any criminal activity in Calvert County who wish to report it anonymously can now access the Calvert County Crime Solvers link...
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On March 30, 2013, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office conducted a Sobriety Checkpoint on Indian Bridge Rd. in the vicinity of Bean Family Ln. in California, Maryland. Sixty-four (64) vehicles passed through the sobriety checkpoint with no arrests. For further information or any questions regarding the Sobriety Checkpoint, please contact DFC Kevin Meyer...
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UPDATE: On March 31, 2013 at approximately 10:30 pm, the Calvert County Emergency Operations Center received a phone call from 3630 Harlequin Court, located in Huntingtown in Calvert County. The caller advised that someone had been shot at this address and requested Law Enforcement and EMS. A Calvert County Sheriff’s Office supervisor was the first...
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Text Message: a teen art exhibit at Annmarie Garden Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center in Solomons, announces juror and merit awards for seven teen recipients from the 2013 Text Message: a teen art exhibit. The opening night was held on Friday, March 15, 5:00 – 8:00 pm and was attended by over 100...
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Instead of the usual birthday gifts, this year Ella Stone, a 1st grade student at Evergreen Elementary School, asked all of her birthday party guests to bring donations for The Believe in Tomorrow Children’s House at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore. Thanks to the generosity of all 23 birthday guests and their parents, Ella was able...
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On March 29, 2013, at 5:48pm, deputies responded to the Family Dollar Store at 21703 Great Mills Road, in Lexington Park for the report of an assault. Patrick Leon Short, 45 of Lexington Park, was seen coming out of the bathroom, in the storage room, at the back of the store. Two employees confronted...
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On March 28, 2013 at 6:27 pm, Tpr. Kenge responded to a two vehicle collision Route 301 Southbound at Vernon Road in Waldorf, involving a fuel tanker and a passenger vehicle. The driver of the passenger vehicle Aaron Michael Butler, 21 year old, failed to pay attention, which caused his vehicle to strike the...
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On Thursday March 28th, 2013, at approximately 12:45 pm, Troopers from the Maryland State Police La Plata Barrack responded to Eastbound Rock Point Road west of Cobb Island Rd, Newburg, Charles County, for the report of a collision involving two vehicles. Troopers arrived on scene at approximately 12:54 pm. Preliminary investigation revealed a 2000...
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On March 27, 2013 St. Mary’s County BCI detectives, assisted by the Charles County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Services Team and Charles County Criminal Investigations Division, executed a Search and Seizure warrant at a residence in Charles County. Detective recovered numerous items which had been stolen during residential burglaries in St. Mary’s County. Lindsey N....
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Chief U.S. District Judge Deborah K. Chasanow sentenced Darlene M. Altvater, age 48, of Mechanicsville, Maryland, late yesterday to five months in prison, followed by five months home detention and three years of supervised release, for two counts of making false statements to obtain federal disability benefits. Chief Judge Chasanow also ordered Altvater to...
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Autism Speaks is the world’s leading autism science and advocacy organization. On Tuesday, March 26, 2013 the Calvert Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) were privileged to a presentation by Christine Finamore, Volunteer Outreach Ambassador for Autism Speaks for Calvert County. Christine is a parent of a child diagnosed on the autism spectrum. The organization...
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On March 27, 2013 around 6 pm, MSP Trooper Davis stopped a Acura passenger vehicle, on St. Patrick’s Drive in Waldorf, for a window tint violation. The driver was identified by his Maryland Driver’s License as Joseph Walter Garrett Jr., age 25, of Marbury. Tpr Davis detected a strong odor of burnt marijuana coming from...
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Update: The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore performed an autopsy this afternoon and determined the driver died as a result of a medical event and not as a result of injuries. This event will not be carried as a fatal motor vehicle crash. On March 27 at 1:46 a.m., officers responded to...
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3 Chicks Promotions, LLC, announced today, an additional call for outdoor vendors to participate in the Southern Maryland (SOMD) Women’s Show and Kids’ Expo. The SOMD Women’s Show – an annual regional, tri-county event focusing on women and women’s purchasing power – will be held Saturday, April 27 at the Southern Maryland Higher Education...
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Wednesdays Pet is for 3/27/13 is Piper Featured Pet: Piper Rescue Group: Second Hope Rescue Breed: Pit Terrier Mix Sex: Female Size: Medium Vetted: Spayed and Up-to-date with routine shots Adoption Fee: $250.00 Piper is a beautiful two-year-old Pit Terrier Mix with striking features. She is friendly, playful, energetic and very sociable. She behaves...
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On Sunday, March 24, at 6 p.m., officers responded to the 3200 block of Plaza Way for the report of a theft in progress. Investigation revealed a man and a woman approached a group of Girl Scouts who were selling cookies in front of a store. The female suspect suddenly pushed the cookies off of...
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On March 25, 2013 at approximately 4:30 pm, fire and rescue crews were alerted for a motor vehicle collision at the intersection of Hardesty Road and Dalrymple Road in Huntingtown. Units arrived on location to find two Volkswagen passenger cars involved in a head on collision. Two patients were transported to Prince George’s Shock...
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On Monday, March 25 at 10:25pm, police, fire, and rescue units were dispatched to Great Mills Court off of Lexwood Drive for a report of a single shot being fired. At this time it appears it could be an attempted suicide. A female called 911 and reported that her father had gone outside with...
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Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance On March 18, 2013 Deputy Potter conducted a traffic stop on Three Notch Road in the area of Loveville Road in Mechanicsville. Errol Cory Payton, 44 of Nanjemoy, was the front seat passenger in the vehicle. As Deputy Potter was speaking with the driver he noticed Payton appeared...
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On Monday, March 25, MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital received the first of four $750,000 grants to launch the newly designated Lexington Park Health Enterprise Zone. The Lexington Park HEZ expands primary care options for residents of St. Mary’s County. Part of the mission is to reduce costs by addressing re-admissions and preventable admissions through accessible primary...
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On Saturday, March 23, at 8:40 A.M., over 40 volunteer firefighters from Hollywood, Bay District, Leonardtown, and Solomons were dispatched for a commercial building fire in the area of Wildewood Parkway and Smoke Hill Road. Units arrived on the scene at 44055 Smoke Hill Road to find a single story commercial building with heavy...
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On March 22, 2013, at 5:11 pm, a fire at 1594 Overlook Drive in St. Leonard revealed a two story single family home on fire. St. Leonard, Solomons, and Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Departments responded. Assisting the fire departments were the FBI, MSP, and ATF.The investigation revealed that the fire started on the front...
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On Monday, March 25, at 3:50 A.M., a lookout was placed for a white vehicle last seen on Route 5 in the area of Thompsons Corner Road traveling south in the northbound lane. Less than 2 minutes later police were advised of a head on collision In front of ADF Bingo on Route 5,...
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On Saturday, March 23, at 5:30 p.m., police, fire and rescue crews responded to report of a serious accident along Route 5 in the area of Mechanicsville Elementary School, in Mechanicsville. Crews arrived on scene to discover two vehicles involved in a collision Two people were transported from the scene, one to St. Mary’s...
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On Saturday, March 16, 2013, the League of Women Voters and the Commission for Women of Calvert County honored four ladies with awards and on March 19, 2013 the Calvert Board of County Commissioners presented each with a Proclamation. Commission for Women Chair, Margaret Dunkle, introduced each one and gave a small biography of...
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Our 2014 Distinguished Young Women (DYW) of Southern Maryland Scholarship Program Winners are: 2014 Distinguished Young Woman Olivia Kennedy, 2014 DYW of Chesapeake and Interview Winner Becky Olsen, 2014 Talent Winner and Spirit Award Winner Destini Monk, 2014 Physical Fitness Winner Brelynn Hunt, and 2014 Scholastic Winner CheBreia Gibbs. Distinguished Young Women of Southern...
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On March 21 at 3 p.m., officers responded to the 2800 block of Lyon Court in Waldorf for the report of a shooting that occurred nearby. Upon arrival, officers found a 23-year-old man inside a car suffering from gunshot wounds to his upper body. The victim was transported to a hospital and admitted with...
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On March 15, 2013 at 9:00 A.M. police units responded to the Apple Basket Store in Mechanicsville, Maryland for the report of a burglary. Upon police arrival it was determined that during the night time hour’s unknown culprit had broken into the business through a window and removed jewelry from a display case within...
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Dear Parents/Guardians and Community Members: At the March 13, 2013 Board of Education Meeting, our Executive Director of Elementary Schools and Title I, Mrs. Kelly Hall and our Director of School Safety and Security, Mr. Michael Wyant, delivered an informational report to Board Members about the results of a parent, principal and staff member...
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A fire on March 21, 2013, at 12:19 pm, at 2165 Chaneyville Road in Owings, destroyed a two story wood framed house. Numerous units from Calvert, Charles, St. Mary’s, Anne Arundel and Prince George’s County responded. The fire began in the living room and was discovered by the occupant. Assisting the fire departments were...
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Violation of a Protective Order On February 26, 2013 Jesse Sean Rose, 27 of Hollywood was served with a Protective Ordering, ordering that he stay away from the petitioner’s residence. The order also granted sole use and possession of a 1997 Hyundai Accent to the petitioner. The Protective Order is effective until June 26,...
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The Charles County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that occurred at 3 p.m. today on Wingate Court in Waldorf. Preliminary information is as follows: The victim, an adult male was in a car on Wingate Court when a group of suspects fired shots, striking the victim in the upper body. The victim was...
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United States Coast Guard Cutter KENNEBEC (WLIC-802) came into Leonardtown Wharf last night March 20, 2013, around sunset and was docked there this morning. The cutter is out of Portsmouth, Virginia. “This is the largest boat I have seen come into Leonardtown Wharf in many years”, said Dickie Duke. CGC KENNEBEC (WLIC-802) is the...
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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, zip code or street address. BURGLARY REPORTED: On March 19 between 5:30 a.m. – 5:20 p.m., unknown suspect(s) forced open...
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the individual(s) wanted for theft. Between March 18, 2013 at approximately 11:00 p.m. and March 19, 2013 at approximately 8:30 a.m. the person(s) pictured below entered a 2002 Honda CRV while it was parked in the garage of the Home 2...
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On March 20, 2013, at 10:13 am, Tfc. McCombs observed a 2011 Mini Cooper bearing a Virginia registration traveling over the posted speed limit, southbound on Route 301 at Newtown Road in Bel Alton. Tfc. McCombs stopped the vehicle. The driver was identified by his Virginia Driver’ License as Arthur Joseph Delaney III, 44...
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U.S. District Judge Roger W. Titus sentenced Joshua P. Blakenship, age 25, of Solomons, Maryland, today to 12 years in prison followed by a lifetime of supervised release for producing child pornography. Judge Titus ordered that upon his release from prison, Blakenship must register as a sex offender in the place where he resides,...
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For the fifth consecutive year, the St. Mary’s River Watershed Association (SMRWA) is seeking volunteers to help clean up the river on Saturday, April 6. The group’s local effort is part of a larger clean up campaign, through the Alice Ferguson Foundation’s 25th Annual Trash Free Potomac Watershed Initiative. Each year a team of volunteers...
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On March 19, 2013 at 1:27 pm, the Calvert County 911 Center dispatched a call for a shooting at 4500 Hallowing Point Road, Prince Frederick. Officers from the Calvert Investigative Team were in the area on an unrelated matter and heard the shots. Those officers immediately responded to the shooting call. The Calvert Investigative...
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Wednesdays Pet for 03/20/13 is Susie Featured Pet: Susie Rescue Group: Pets with Disabilities Breed: Walker Hound Sex: Female Size: Medium (40lbs) Vetted: Spayed and Up-to-date with routine shots Adoption Fee: $275.00 Susie is a 1-year-old Walker Hound that came to Pets with Disabilities after her original owners relinquished her; she had been injured...
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On Monday, March 18, at 9:35pm, St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the Pizza Hut in St. Mary’s Square in Lexington Park for a report of an armed robbery. The victim reported that he was robbed after he exited an apartment building in Fox Chase after delivering a pizza. As he was attempting to enter his...
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During the week of March 11 through March 17, deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,467 calls for service. Citizens with information on the following crimes or any criminal activity in Calvert County who wish to report it anonymously can now access the Calvert County Crime Solvers link through the Sheriff’s...
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On Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at approximately 10:00 p.m. an armed robbery was reported to the Calvert Control Center. Three Asian males had just closed the Chinese Dynasty Restaurant located at 13322 H. G. Trueman Road in Dowell and had exited the restaurant via the back door. As they started to leave in their...
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On Monday, March 18, at 7:55 am, fire and rescue crews responded to report of a serious accident along Great Mills Road in front of the Lexington Park Rescue Squad. Crews arrived on scene to discover a two vehicle head on collision with one patient trapped. Two people were transported from the scene, One of...
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On March 16, 2013 from 10:00 p.m. through March 17, 2013 at 2:00 a.m. the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office in cooperation with other law enforcement agencies in southern Maryland participated in Project “Saving Our Loved Ones” (SOLO). Project SOLO is a statewide initiative to combat impaired driving and underage drinking to ultimately save...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office have made the following arrests: Theft On March 15, 2013 Cpl. Kirkner responded to the Wal-Mart in California, Maryland for a report of a shoplifter in custody. Brittany Tiara English, 20 of St. Leonard, Maryland entered the Wal-Mart, removed various items from store shelves, walked past all points of...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Patrol Deputies responded to a reported robbery at a Charlotte Hall motel. As deputies continued the investigation, independent witnesses gave conflicting information. Deputies discovered “Oxycodone”, burnt metal spoons, syringes and other drug paraphernalia on the scene. The two original complainants, James Anthony Lawrence Jr., 34 of Mechanicsville and Jessica Leigh...
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UPDATE: On 03/15/13, around 0802, a 2005 Hyundai being operated by Dennis Anthony Gingles, 46 years old of Lexington Park, was southbound on Point Lookout Road. Mr. Gingles illegally passed two vehicles on the southbound shoulder of the roadway. While on the shoulder, Mr. Gingles lost control and over-corrected causing his vehicle to spin sideways. The...
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