St. Mary’s County Mourns the Loss of a True Public Servant: Corporal Wayne Milam

St. Mary’s County Mourns the Loss of a True Public Servant: Corporal Wayne Milam

It is with deep sorrow that we share the news of the passing of retired Corporal Wayne Milam, a respected and beloved figure in our law enforcement community. The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, along with friends and colleagues, mourns the loss of a dedicated public servant who devoted his life to protecting others and mentoring future generations of officers. Corporal Milam’s passing marks the end of a remarkable career and life that touched many within St. Mary’s County...
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Extended Delays for Route 231 and Benedict Bridge Due to Motor Vehicle Collision

Extended Delays for Route 231 and Benedict Bridge Due to Motor Vehicle Collision

On Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at approximately 2:40 p.m., fire and rescue personnel from Calvert and Charles County responded to the area of 5720 Hallowing Point Road in Prince Frederick, for a motor vehicle collision with injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to find a multi-vehicle collision involving a dump truck. Maryland State Police Helicopter Trooper 7 was requested to land nearby. Maryland State Highway has been requested for a sand truck due to a large amount of fluids...
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One Flown to Trauma Center After Two Vehicle Collision in La Plata

One Flown to Trauma Center After Two Vehicle Collision in La Plata

On Monday, October 14, 2024 at approximately 7:25 a.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of 9385 Industrial Parkway and Route 301 in La Plata, for the reported motor vehicle collision with injuries. The assignment was quickly upgraded to a serious motor vehicle collision after 911 callers reported one trapped and unconscious. Firefighters arrived on the scene to find a two-vehicle collision requested a helicopter shortly after their arrival. Maryland State Police Helicopter Trooper 2 landed...
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All Arrests and Criminal Summons Issued in St. Mary’s County 10/4/2024 to 10/10/2024

All Arrests and Criminal Summons Issued in St. Mary’s County 10/4/2024 to 10/10/2024

Each week, SMNEWSNET.COM will provide a list of all arrests and criminal summonses issued in St. Mary’s County. In the spirit of transparency, we are committed to keeping our community informed about local law enforcement activities. This list includes arrests made by both the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and the Maryland State Police, providing a comprehensive look at the incidents impacting our community. October 4, 2024 Daniel Sylvester Young, 60, of Great Mills, Maryland, was arrested and charged...
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No Injuries Reported After Shed Fire in Lexington Park, Fire Marshal investigating

No Injuries Reported After Shed Fire in Lexington Park, Fire Marshal investigating

On Monday, October 14, 2024, at approximately 12:55 p.m., firefighters from Bay District, NAS Patuxent River, Second District, Ridge and Seventh District were dispatched to the 20000 block of Renaissance Court in Lexington Park, for the reported structure on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find a shed fully engulfed in flames with the fire quickly spreading throughout the nearby wooded area. Firefighters from Bay District Volunteer Fire Department responded with Engine 32, Rescue Engine 92, Tower 9,...
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UPDATE: Missing 5-Year-Old in Waldorf Located Deceased in Pond

UPDATE: Missing 5-Year-Old in Waldorf Located Deceased in Pond

UPDATE 10/14/2024: We regret to announce that after hours of searching, 5-year-old Miles McMahon was tragically found deceased in a pond near his home. Although the pond had been searched earlier in the day by another unit, the Maryland State Police dive team revisited the area again and made the heartbreaking discovery. “The pond and the area surrounding it had been our primary focus,” authorities said. “We are heartbroken along with Miles’ family and all of you. Please keep...
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AUDIO: Child Flown to Trauma Center After Being Struck by Vehicle on Route 5 in Charles County, Police Searching for Vehicle

AUDIO: Child Flown to Trauma Center After Being Struck by Vehicle on Route 5 in Charles County, Police Searching for Vehicle

UPDATE 10/13/2024: Additional audio of Charles County Sheriff’s Office arrival, and involved vehicle information along with Maryland State Police Vehicle BOLO Broadcast added below. 10/12/2024: On Saturday, October 12, 2024, at approximately 7:13 p.m., police, firefighters, and emergency medical services responded to the area of Leonardtown Road and Roosevelt Place in Bryantown for a report of a child struck by a vehicle. According to the 911 caller, the child had run into the roadway from a nearby residence. Maryland...
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Paraglider Flown to Trauma Center After Striking Power Lines While Landing in Chaptico

Paraglider Flown to Trauma Center After Striking Power Lines While Landing in Chaptico

On Saturday, October 12, 2024, at approximately 6:31 p.m., police and emergency medical services were dispatched to the 36000 block of Old Chaptico Wharf Road in Chaptico for a reported fall. According to the 911 caller, they observed a subject Paragliding in the area but lost sight of him as he landed in a nearby field. Maryland State Police Helicopter Trooper 2 was placed on standby while first responders rushed to the scene. Upon arrival, they discovered that the...
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Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision in Calvert County Under Investigation

Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision in Calvert County Under Investigation

On Saturday, October 12, 2024, at approximately 4:40 a.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Route 4 and Skinners Turn Road in Owings, for the reported motor vehicle collision with unknown injuries. Police arrived on the scene and located the single vehicle off the roadway and into a utility pole with the vehicle smoking. The State Trooper advised the vehicle was completely destroyed and the status of the occupants was unknown. The assignment was...
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Waldorf Teen and Washington D.C. Man Arrested for Murder at Foot Locker, Police Searching for Third Suspect

Waldorf Teen and Washington D.C. Man Arrested for Murder at Foot Locker, Police Searching for Third Suspect

The Prince George’s County Police Department arrested and charged two suspects in connection with a fatal shooting inside of a Foot Locker store on Thursday in Hillcrest Heights. The suspects are 19-year-old Andres Rodriguez-Corona of Waldorf and 22-year-old Carl Sanders of Washington, DC. They are charged in connection with the murder of 24-year-old Dominique Hodge of Washington, DC. An active search is underway for a third suspect. Detectives released a photo of that suspect and are asking the community’s...
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UPDATE: Greenbelt Man Sentenced to Life for Attempted First Degree Murder of Calvert County Deputy

UPDATE: Greenbelt Man Sentenced to Life for Attempted First Degree Murder of Calvert County Deputy

UPDATE 10/11/2024: Brandon Alexander Turner, 23, of Greenbelt, was sentenced on October 11, 2024, to life imprisonment, with 40 years of active time, for the attempted first degree murder of Calvert County Master Deputy Sheriff James Flynt. Turner also received consecutive sentences for first degree assaults on Deputy Anthony Aranda and Deputy Tyler Bowen. Turner’s total active period of incarceration equals 66 years. On the evening of December 17, 2022, Turner led deputies on a high speed chase on...
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Scramblers Breaks Ground on First Maryland Location in Lexington Park

Scramblers Breaks Ground on First Maryland Location in Lexington Park

Scramblers, a beloved breakfast and lunch restaurant chain, is thrilled to announce the start of construction on their first Maryland location at 21991 Three Notch Road, in Lexington Park. This marks an exciting new chapter for the company as it expands into its fourth state, with plans to open the doors to the Southern Maryland community by late fall or early winter. Founded over 30 years ago, Scramblers has built a reputation for offering fresh, high-quality breakfast and lunch...
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UPDATE: Lexington Park Woman Killed Her Boyfriend in Front of Her Daughter and Grandchild in St. Mary’s County

UPDATE: Lexington Park Woman Killed Her Boyfriend in Front of Her Daughter and Grandchild in St. Mary’s County

UPDATE 10/10/2023: On October 7, 2024, at approximately 1:00 p.m., Maryland State Police responded to a report that a man had been struck by a vehicle at Spring Valley Drive and Valley Court in Lexington Park. The pedestrian was identified as 53-year-old Demeatrum Scarborough, also known as “Felly,” sustained critical injuries. The driver of the vehicle, a white 2000 Chevrolet Suburban, was identified as 50-year-old Simone Marie Stewart, also known as “Pebbles,” of Lexington Park. According to witness statements,...
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UPDATE: 14-Year-Old and 16-Year-Old Charged in Stabbing of 15-Year-Old in White Plains, Victim Flown to Trauma Center

UPDATE: 14-Year-Old and 16-Year-Old Charged in Stabbing of 15-Year-Old in White Plains, Victim Flown to Trauma Center

UPDATE 10/11/2024: On Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at 2:35 p.m., officers responded to the 11200 block of St. Christopher Drive in White Plains for the report of a stabbing. A preliminary investigation showed three teens were walking home after being dropped off by a school bus when they were approached by a group of other teens who were waiting nearby to fight them. A physical altercation ensued between the two groups during which one of the teens stabbed another teen...
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Advance Voter Registration Deadline is October 15, 2024 – Marylanders Can Register to Vote Online, By Mail or In-Person

Advance Voter Registration Deadline is October 15, 2024 – Marylanders Can Register to Vote Online, By Mail or In-Person

The Maryland State Board of Elections (SBE) today is reminding Marylanders that the advance deadline to register to vote in this year’s Presidential General Election is Tuesday, October 15, 2024. To register to vote or check that your registration is up to date, use SBE’s online registration system. Those who prefer not to register online may print the registration form (English version and Spanish version) and submit it at their local board of elections. If a voter is sending...
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Honoring Two Generations of Service: Lt. Juan J. Morales III and His Father’s Legacy

Honoring Two Generations of Service: Lt. Juan J. Morales III and His Father’s Legacy

As Hispanic Heritage Month draws to a close, the Charles County Sheriff’s Office is proud to highlight the contributions of Lieutenant Juan J. Morales III, a dedicated law enforcement officer who carries on his family’s legacy of service. His story is one of inspiration, commitment, and an unbreakable bond between two generations who share...
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Man Arrested for Indecent Exposure at St. Mary’s County Walmart

Man Arrested for Indecent Exposure at St. Mary’s County Walmart

On October 11, 2024, George W. Jacks, 56, of no fixed address, was arrested following an incident of alleged indecent exposure at a Walmart located on Miramar Way in California, Maryland. According to court documents, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report around 12:42 PM regarding Jacks’ behavior in the parking...
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Calvert County Woman Faces Multiple Charges After False 911 Call and Assaulting an Officer on a Traffic Stop

Calvert County Woman Faces Multiple Charges After False 911 Call and Assaulting an Officer on a Traffic Stop

On October 12, 2024, Diana Hernandez-Calderon, 23, of Prince Frederick, was arrested after a series of events during the early morning hours resulted in accusations of assaulting a law enforcement officer, making false reports to authorities, and using obscene language in an emergency call. The incident began around 12:30 a.m., when deputies from the...
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All Arrests and Criminal Summons Issued in Charles County 10/4/2024 to 10/10/2024

All Arrests and Criminal Summons Issued in Charles County 10/4/2024 to 10/10/2024

Each week, SMNEWSNET.COM will provide a list of all arrests and criminal summonses issued in Charles County. In the spirit of transparency, we are committed to keeping our community informed about local law enforcement activities. This list includes arrests made by both the Charles County Sheriff’s Office and the Maryland State Police, providing a...
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Southern Maryland Executives Have ‘Honest Conversation’ with Economic & Workforce Development Leaders

Southern Maryland Executives Have ‘Honest Conversation’ with Economic & Workforce Development Leaders

The Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM) Executive Program Class of 2024 met with regional economic development leaders at the Chesapeake Hills Golf Course in Lusby, Md., on Oct. 3 to learn about Southern Maryland’s economic and workforce development challenges, opportunities, and initiatives. Participants tuned into an honest conversation among economic development and planning directors about the realities...
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CSM Celebrates Opening of New James C. Mitchell Student Resource Center at La Plata Campus

CSM Celebrates Opening of New James C. Mitchell Student Resource Center at La Plata Campus

College of Southern Maryland (CSM) staff and students celebrated with Charles County dignitaries on Wednesday, Oct. 9, at the ribbon-cutting for a newly renovated James C. Mitchell Student Resource Center (SR Center), which had previously served the Health Technology Building (HT Building) at the La Plata Campus. The SR Center is now open to...
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Maryland Voting Deadlines, Canvassing and Additional Information for the 2024 Election

Maryland Voting Deadlines, Canvassing and Additional Information for the 2024 Election

As the 2024 general election approaches, Maryland voters are encouraged to prepare by being aware of key deadlines and processes to ensure their voices are heard at the polls. The Maryland State Board of Elections (SBE) today is reminding Marylanders that the advance deadline to register to vote in this year’s Presidential General Election...
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All Arrests and Criminal Summons Issued in Calvert County 10/4/2024 to 10/10/2024

All Arrests and Criminal Summons Issued in Calvert County 10/4/2024 to 10/10/2024

Each week, SMNEWSNET.COM will provide a list of all arrests and criminal summonses issued in Calvert County. In the spirit of transparency, we are committed to keeping our community informed about local law enforcement activities. This list includes arrests made by both the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office and the Maryland State Police, providing a...
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Police Investigating Reported Sexual Assault of a Teenage Girl in Lexington Park

Police Investigating Reported Sexual Assault of a Teenage Girl in Lexington Park

UPDATE 10/14/2024 @ 9:45 p.m.:  St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office released the following information. At approximately 5:50 p.m. on Monday, October 14, Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 45000 block of Great Mills Court for the report of a sexual assault. The Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division is actively...
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Man Flown to Trauma Center After Tree Cutting Accident in Bryans Road

Man Flown to Trauma Center After Tree Cutting Accident in Bryans Road

On Monday, October 14, 2024, at approximately 10:57 p.m., firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the 6800 block of Riverwood Place in Bryan’s Road, for the reported traumatic injuries with entrapment. 911 callers initially reported one subject was trapped underneath a tree, firefighters arrived at the residence to find a tree service company...
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Prince George’s County Man Pleads Guilty to 2022 Northeast D.C. Murder

Prince George’s County Man Pleads Guilty to 2022 Northeast D.C. Murder

Chanos Monroe, aka Chanos Gillis, 41, of District Heights, MD, pleaded guilty to charges of voluntary manslaughter and unlawful possession of a firearm – prior felony conviction, for the 2022 murder of Keith Sistare, 52, at a BP gas station along Benning Rd. Northeast, announced U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves and Chief Pamela Smith,...
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Police Seeking Any Information in 29-Year-Old Cold Case Murder of 14-Year-Old Teen

Police Seeking Any Information in 29-Year-Old Cold Case Murder of 14-Year-Old Teen

October 13 marked the anniversary of the homicide of Sterling Settle, a resident of Oxon Hill, Maryland. His case remains unsolved. Your assistance can help us bring justice to Sterling and his family. On October 13, 1995, at approximately 4:00 p.m., officers with the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to a logging road off...
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$50,000-Winning Bonus Match 5 Ticket Sold in Accokeek

$50,000-Winning Bonus Match 5 Ticket Sold in Accokeek

Check your Bonus Match 5 tickets from the Thursday, Oct. 10 drawing to see if you are $50,000 richer! The Maryland Lottery is looking for the player holding a top-prize winning ticket bought from Keller’s Market in Accokeek. The lucky ticket matches the five numbers of 7, 10, 11, 15 and 19; the Bonus Ball was 4. Lottery...
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Multiple Injured After Boating Accident in Patuxent River

Multiple Injured After Boating Accident in Patuxent River

On Saturday, October 12, 2024, at approximately 1:15 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the Patuxent River in the area of the Governor Thomas Johnson Bridge, for the reported boating accident with injuries and one ejected. 911 callers reported a small center console vessel hit a hard wave which caused the operator...
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Nature Conservancy Plans to Conduct Controlled Burns in Nanjemoy This Fall

Nature Conservancy Plans to Conduct Controlled Burns in Nanjemoy This Fall

The Nature Conservancy’s Maryland and DC chapter has announced it is planning to conduct controlled burns on its Nanjemoy Creek Preserve when weather conditions allow, sometime between October 1 and November 22, 2024. More detailed information on timing will be available at www.nature.org/mdfire. One of these burns will be conducted adjacent to the Nanjemoy...
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CSM’s Cybersecurity Associate Degree Program Ranks in the Top 10 Nationwide for 2025

CSM’s Cybersecurity Associate Degree Program Ranks in the Top 10 Nationwide for 2025

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) cybersecurity associate degree program ranks among the best in the United States for 2025, according to Intelligent.com. The college ranked at number 10 of the 34 top programs in the country with a score of 89.71 out of 100 points. “This national recognition reflects the student-centered focus, industry...
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Grants Awarded to Maryland Department of Natural Resources to Conserve Native Brook Trout and Sunfish and Restore Their Habitat

Grants Awarded to Maryland Department of Natural Resources to Conserve Native Brook Trout and Sunfish and Restore Their Habitat

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation have awarded the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) two grants through the Chesapeake Watershed Investment for Landscape Defense (Chesapeake WILD) program. Grant funds will support comprehensive conservation strategies including targeted reintroduction efforts for two freshwater fish species listed as species of greatest conservation need...
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