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Charles County Officers Catch Theft Suspects, Recover Modified Glock and Stolen Property

In the early morning hours of October 14, 2024, Charles County patrol officers apprehended two suspects, Dimiuan Paul Jackson, 24, and Robert Leroy Barnes, 24, both of Washington, D.C., after a series of car thefts and break-ins in Waldorf and surrounding areas. The arrests followed a high-speed pursuit and led to the recovery of stolen vehicles, stolen property, and a firearm equipped with an illegal modification. At approximately 4:21 a.m., officers responded to a report of suspects breaking into...
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UPDATE: One Flown Out with Serious injuries After Dump Truck Pushes Stopped Vehicle Into Oncoming Traffic on Route 231 in Calvert County

UPDATE: On October 15, 2024, at approximately 2:37 p.m., members of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Bureau responded to the area of Hallowing Point Rd (Rt. 231) and Seagull Beach Road in Prince Frederick, for the report of motor vehicle crash involving multiple vehicles. Upon arrival deputies determined one of the drivers involved in the crash was severely injured and requested the Crash Reconstruction Team. A preliminary investigation revealed a 2017 Kia, being operated by Juan Antonio Lopez,...
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DC Man Murders 25-Year-Old Woman in Lexington Park, Leads Police on High-Speed Chase Before Killing Himself

UPDATE 10/17/2024 @ 9:30 a.m.: The suspect has been identified as Kenneth Louis Price, 38, of Washington, D.C. UPDATE 10/16/2024 @ 4:30 p.m.: Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported domestic assault today at approximately 10:54 a.m. at a residence in the 46000 block of Rosewood Drive in Lexington Park. Upon arrival, deputies found Alasia Janell Milburn, 25, suffering from a gunshot wound. Milburn was transported to MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital, where she was...
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61-Year-Old Man Flown Out After Serious Machinery Accident in Charlotte Hall

On Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at approximately 8:12 a.m., firefighters and emergency medical services from Charles and St. Mary’s County were dispatched to 13330 Olde Oak Drive in Charlotte Hall, for the Inaccessible Terrain Rescue Dispatchers advised to the responding units the 911 caller was Spanish speaking and advised someone was trapped under something in the woods, dispatchers were attempting to gather more information and a better location. La Plata Volunteer Fire Department Chief 1A arrived on the scene...
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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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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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UPDATE: Piney Point Man Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison After Admitting to Performing Sexual Acts on His Dog

UPDATE 10/15/2024: State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling announced today that Sean Patrick Kraese, 24, of Piney Point, Maryland, was sentenced to the maximum penalty of seven years in prison after his conviction for animal cruelty and obscene material charges related to performing sexual acts on his pet dog. “The Defendant was convicted of distribution of obscene material, possession of obscene material with intent to distribute, and two counts of aggravated animal cruelty following a bench trial. I want to thank...
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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

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 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

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

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

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

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 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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Domestic Violence Awareness in St. Mary’s County: A Call for Action

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time dedicated to highlighting the devastating impact that domestic violence has on individuals, families, and communities. Unfortunately, St. Mary’s County has witnessed two tragic domestic violence-related murders in the past nine days, a stark reminder that this issue is very real and close to home. On October...
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Domestic Argument Over Rifle Leads to Assault Charges for Nanjemoy Man

Troy Landon Collins, 47, of Nanjemoy, is facing multiple assault charges following a domestic incident that took place on October 5, 2024, at his home on Port Tobacco Road. According to court documents, Collins has been charged with first-degree assault, a felony, and two counts of second-degree assault, both misdemeanors. The charges stem from...
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Waldorf Man Faces Multiple Charges After Altercation at Dash In

On October 9, 2024, Antonio Devon Stanton, 42, of Waldorf, was arrested following an incident at the Westlake Dash In on Smallwood Drive, in Waldorf. According to court documents, Stanton faces several charges, including robbery, second-degree assault, and theft. Officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene around 5:55 a.m. after...
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The St. Mary’s College of Maryland Board of Trustees Approve New Policies, Budget Revisions

The St. Mary’s College of Maryland (SMCM) Board of Trustees met on Oct. 11 and 12, working through an ambitious agenda. The Board approved items including revisions to the Faculty Bylaws and Title IX policy, a new Freedom of Expression policy, the 2024 Performance Accountability Report, revision of the FY25 operating budget and reconciliation...
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Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest of Indian Head Man with Loaded Firearm in Bryans Road

On October 16, 2024, Tae’Jeaune Andrea Gray, 22, of Indian Head, was arrested and charged with several firearm-related offenses following a traffic stop in Charles County. According to court documents, Gray was found in possession of an unregistered handgun without a serial number and additional ammunition. Officers with the Charles County Sheriff’s Office stopped...
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Waldorf Man Charged with Illegal Possession of Firearm, Machine Gun Found in Raid

On October 15, 2024, Justus Kyree Clark, 22, of Waldorf, was arrested following a search of his residence, on Pagnell Circle, in Waldorf by law enforcement officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office, Calvert County Sheriff’s Office, and Maryland State Police. The arrest stems from a search and seizure warrant that had been signed...
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Probation Violation Leads to Major Drug Trafficking Arrest in Lexington Park

On Wednesday, October 16, 2024, detectives from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division, along with the Emergency Services Team (EST), executed search and seizure warrants at a residence on Rue Woods Drive in Lexington Park. The operation followed an investigation into suspected drug trafficking activities involving Daisaun Altay Eric Culpepper, 31,...
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Canceling Subscriptions Has to be as Easy as Signing up, FTC Says in a New Rule

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced a groundbreaking “click-to-cancel” rule, aimed at making it easier for consumers to cancel recurring subscriptions and memberships. The new rule mandates that sellers must make the cancellation process as straightforward as the initial sign-up. It will apply to most negative option programs, addressing concerns about deceptive practices...
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Second Domestic Violence Murder in St. Mary’s County in Nine Days

Tragedy struck St. Mary’s County once again, marking the second fatal domestic violence incident within just nine days. On October 16, 2024, shortly before 11:00 a.m., first responders were called to Rosewood Drive in Lexington Park after reports of a domestic shooting. Emergency services arrived to find Alasia Janell Milburn, 25, suffering from a...
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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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Great Mills Man Arrested for Domestic Violence Incident in St. Mary’s County

James Edward Phillips, 38, of Great Mills, was arrested at his residence on Lilac Way in Great Mills, St. Mary’s County, on October 9, 2024. Authorities responded to a report of a domestic disturbance at approximately 4:30 a.m., where Phillips admitted to breaking a car window by striking it with his hand. According to...
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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

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

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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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

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

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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