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One Flown to Trauma Center After Single Vehicle Rollover with Ejection in Ridge

On Thursday, December 12, 2024, at approximately 10:40 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of 13820 Point Lookout Road in Ridge, for a motor vehicle collision reported serious with one subject ejected from the vehicle. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single pickup truck off the roadway, in a field, and confirmed the single occupant was laying in the field after being ejected from the vehicle. Maryland State Police Aviation Helicopter Trooper...
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St. Mary’s County Bar Closes After Murder Investigation Uncovers Multiple Alcohol Violations

Big Dogs Paradise, a bar and liquor store located in Mechanicsville, has had its liquor license revoked following a series of alcohol-related violations uncovered during a homicide investigation. The establishment, already grappling with past violations, became the focal point of a probe that ultimately led to its closure after the St. Mary’s County Alcohol Beverage Board expressed a loss of confidence in its ability to comply with state and county regulations. The turning point for Big Dogs Paradise came...
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UPDATE: Suspicious Package at St. Leonard Post Office Deemed Non-Hazardous

UPDATE 12/12/2024: On Thursday, December 12, 2024, at 9:04 a.m., emergency personnel from Calvert, Charles, Anne Arundel and St. Mary’s County, along with NAS Patuxent River responded to a possible Hazmat situation at the St. Leonard Post Office. An employee opened a package containing a suspicious powder, which was later determined to be non-hazardous. During the investigation the post office was closed along with nearby roads. The post office and surrounding roadways have been reopened and personnel have cleared...
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One Injured After Vehicle Strikes Building in California

On Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at approximately 10:50 a.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the Thai Inter Restaurant located at 22576 MacArthur Boulevard in California, for the reported motor vehicle collision involving a structure. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle into the rear of the JOANN Fabric with the operator out of the vehicle and no obvious damage to the building. The single occupant was transported to an area hospital with injuries....
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UPDATE: Police Investigating Washington D.C. Man Killed in Single Vehicle Collision in Calvert County

UPDATE 12/10/2024: On December 9, 2024, at approximately 2:23 p.m., deputies from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Patrol Bureau and Crash Reconstruction Unit responded to a serious single-vehicle crash in the area of MD Rt. 4 and Cedarwood Lane in Dunkirk, MD. A preliminary investigation revealed a GMC Yukon was traveling southbound on MD Rt. 4 in the area of Lyons Creek Road. Witness statements and evidence at the scene indicate the GMC drifted off the road, striking a speed limit...
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Santa Claus Delayed Due to Weather, He is Now Coming to Southern Maryland on December 12th, 2024

UPDATE 12/10/2024: Due to fog and incoming weather, Santa’s arrival has been delayed until Thursday, December 12, 2024 with the same times. Even the best aviators know to respect the weather! Due to foggy conditions (and with Rudolph back at the North Pole), Adm. Claus and his HX-21 Blackjacks crew postponed their holiday mission over Southern Maryland. Santa and his team can’t wait to spread holiday cheer on Thursday when the skies are clear! Good boys and girls of...
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One Transported to Trauma Center After Serious Crash in Valley Lee

On Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at approximately 8:00 a.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of 19474 Piney Point Road in Valley Lee, for the serious motor vehicle collision with entrapment. Crews arrived on the scene to find two vehicles involved in a T-bone style collision with the operator of the St. Mary’s Public Schools van severely trapped and pinned within the vehicle. Firefighters from Bay District and Second District Volunteer Fire Departments extricated the...
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Police Investigating Reported Strong-Armed Robbery at Wawa in Lexington Park

On Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at approximately 1:00 a.m., police responded to the Wawa located at 22520 Three Notch Road in Lexington Park, for the reported strong-armed robbery 911 callers reported a white male wearing a black hoodie and red mask had stolen multiple packs of cigarette’s before shoving an employee and fleeing on foot. Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene to investigate, deputies from Calvert County Sheriff’s Office, along with Troopers from...
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UPDATE: Two Guns, Four Vehicles and Over 45 Pounds of Cocaine and Fentanyl Seized – Husband and Wife Arrested – Great Job by the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office

UPDATE: Newly released information from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office provides additional details about the investigation and arrests of Antwian Marquis Johnson, 38, and Shannon Marie Johnson, 37. Our initial article was based on information contained in court documents, which outlined the charges and some details of the investigation. However, this update reflects findings provided directly by the Sheriff’s Office. The investigation, which began in May 2024 and involved months of surveillance and multiple observed drug transactions, culminated...
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UPDATE: Police Investigating 66-Year-Old Glen Burnie Man Struck and Killed in La Plata

UPDATE 12/7/2024: La Plata Police Department investigators have identified the individual killed as Robert Martin Pope, 66-years old, of Glen Burnie, Maryland. On December 6, 2024, at approximately 8:18 p.m., officers were in route to a carry out/restaurant, located in the 6500 block of Crain Highway, to check the welfare of an individual. While in route to the call, an officer observed a pedestrian who had been struck by a motor vehicle on the shoulder/northbound left lane of Crain...
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Waldorf Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Jail Seven Months Ago Arrested Again in Stolen Vehicle

A 21-year-old Waldorf man was arrested on November 29, 2024, following a traffic stop that led to the discovery of a stolen vehicle, according to court documents filed in Charles County. Chidozie Charles Obinna Udoji, 21, of Waldorf, was charged with theft of property valued between $1,500 and $25,000. The charge carries a potential penalty of up to five years in prison and/or a fine of $10,000 under Maryland law. At approximately 5:18 a.m. on November 29, Officer P.H....
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Police Investigating One Killed in La Plata After Two Vehicle T-Bone Collision

UPDATE 12/5/2024: Investigation is ongoing. Anyone who witnessed the collision is encouraged to contact Captain Matthew Norris or Captain Michael Payne at 301-934-1500. On December 4, 2024, at approximately 4:07 p.m., officers responded to the area of Rosewick Road and Rosewick Crossing Place for the report of a vehicle collision. Preliminary investigation revealed a 2016 Toyota Corolla was traveling east on Rosewick Road when it traveled over the concrete median strip and struck a 2020 Ford F-250 utility truck...
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Brandywine Man Faces Multiple Charges Following Assault and Handgun Incident in Charles County

Court documents from two separate cases detail criminal charges against Foday Badara Ladie Jr., 27, of Brandywine, stemming from incidents reported on November 23 and 24, 2024. The charges include alleged handgun possession, failure to obey a lawful order, and second-degree assault. Officers were called to the Indian Head Inn on Strauss Avenue at approximately 10:15 p.m. on November 23, 2024, in response to a disorderly conduct complaint. The complainant, a male, stated that occupants in Room 34 had...
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UPDATE: Waldorf Man Convicted for Murder of 25-Year-Old Killed at Birthday Party Held at Bryans Road Fire Department

UPDATE 12/4/2024: Tony Covington, State’s Attorney for Charles County, announced that on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, a Charles County jury, after a 9-day trial, convicted Jahad Karim Frierson, 27, of Waldorf, of the Second-Degree Murder of Leon Nathaniel Inabinett, Jr. On June 20, 2021, officers responded to the Bryans Road Firehouse in the 3000 block of Livingston Road in Bryans Road. Upon arrival, officers discovered victim Inabinett suffering from multiple gunshot wounds in a hallway inside the firehouse. The...
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Mother and Two Children Flown Out After Single Vehicle Rollover in Mechanicsville

On Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at 9:10 a.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of 40517 New Market Turner Road and Morgan Brothers Road in Mechanicsville, for the serious motor vehicle collision with entrapment. The 911 caller reported she was involved in a single vehicle rollover with her, and her two children being trapped inside. Crews arrived on the scene to find the single vehicle off the roadway and in a ditch overturned with the...
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Multiple Students Involved and One Injured After Assault at Westlake High School

On Wednesday, December 11, 2024, two students at Westlake High School were arguing when a school administrator tried to intervene. At that time, a third student walked by and struck one of the students involved in the argument. Two additional students engaged in the altercation, which turned physical. School administrators were able to separate...
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16-Year-Old with Ankle Monitor Charged with Robbery, Theft of Vehicles

On Wednesday, December 4, 2024, detectives assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division arrested a 16-year-old male who was observed getting into a car that had been reported stolen. As they approached, the juvenile attempted to flee but was apprehended. Through investigation, detectives linked the juvenile to a citizen robbery that occurred in October during...
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NAS Pax River Security Seeks Information on Traffic Incident

The NAS Patuxent River Security Department is seeking information related to a traffic incident that occurred on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024 at approximately 2:35 p.m. at the intersection of Tate Road and Dilalio Road next to Hangar 301. The incident involved a red two-door pickup truck and a bicyclist. The truck was last seen...
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Police Investigating Serious Crash Involving MDOT SHA Truck in La Plata

On Tuesday, December 11, 2024, at approximately 3:29 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of La Plata Road and Bath Drive in La Plata, for a motor vehicle collision reported serious with entrapment and ejection. Crews arrived on the scene to find a two vehicle collision and advised no patients...
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Royal Farms in Charlotte Hall Officially Opening on January 9, 2025

Royal Farms, the nationally acclaimed convenience store and gas station chain known for its World-Famous chicken, freshly brewed coffee, and top-tier fuel services, is proud to announce the grand opening of its newest location in Charlotte Hall, Maryland. The store, located at 30315 Three Notch Rd, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622, will officially open its...
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Police Investigating 7 Burglaries Make Arrest After High Speed Chase, Recover Gun and Stolen Vehicle

On Monday, December 9, 2024, at approximately 1:30 a.m., officers responded to a commercial burglary at Kings Cleaners at 8101 Jumpers Hole Road, Pasadena. Upon arrival, officers discovered that the neighboring business had also been burglarized. Kings Cleaners 8101 Jumpers Hole Rd. 24-744353 Beauty Nails 8103 Jumpers Hole Rd. 24-744355 Pizza Hut 8149C Ritchie...
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Maryland’s 2024 Deer Firearm Season Opener Nearly Identical to 2023

Maryland hunters reported harvesting 10,889 deer on the opening weekend of the 2024 firearm season from Nov. 30 – Dec. 1, according to data collected by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. The overall deer harvest was nearly identical to last year’s official opening weekend harvest of 10,905 deer. The harvest total included 4,947 antlered and...
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La Plata High School Takes 1st in ‘It’s Academic’ Contest, with McDonough in 2nd and St. Charles in 3rd!

For the second year in a row, the “It’s Academic” team of La Plata High School team clenched first place in the county’s annual competition. Held Dec. 3 at St. Charles High School, the “It’s Academic” event challenges high school students to correctly answer questions on various subjects in a quiz show format. The Warriors...
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FDA to Consider Banning Red Food Dye #3, An Ingredient Banned in Skin Products, But Fine for Children to Eat

The FDA is actively reviewing a petition filed for FD&C Red No. 3, which is authorized for use as a color additive in food and ingested drugs. The petition states that the Delaney Clause obligates the FDA to repeal the color additive regulations that permit the use of FD&C Red No. 3 in foods...
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Retired Anne Arundel County Man Wins $50,000 on Scratch-off Sold in Calvert County

Retiree wins top prize playing $50,000 Cash game It was like every other day, just his typical morning, an Anne Arundel County man told Lottery officials earlier this week. He went to the store, bought his daily game tickets and one scratch-off and returned home, just as he always does. The $50,000 top prize...
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Celebrate the Season with Music, Dance, and Giving at CSM this December

A Voice that We Have Ignored: Works by Miyuki Akai Cook. Through Dec. 13. Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery, La Plata Campus at 8730 Mitchell Road in La Plata. Textile artist Miyuki Akai Cook uses weaving, knitting, and crochet to explore themes of generational well-being and environmental awareness. A unique, illustrative pedagogy pairs earlier work...
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Police Investigating 22-Year-Old Upper Marlboro Man Killed in Two Vehicle Crash

The Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal crash that took place on Friday. The deceased passenger in one of the involved vehicles is 22-year-old David Romero of Upper Marlboro. On December 6, 2024, at approximately 3:45 pm, officers responded to the area of Ritchie Marlboro Road and Sansbury Road in the...
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Second Half of Maryland’s Muzzleloader Deer Hunting Season Opens December 21, 2024

The second part of Maryland’s split muzzleloader deer hunting season will open Dec. 21 and run through Jan. 4. The first half of the split season was held in October. Hunters may use muzzleloading firearms to harvest sika and white-tailed deer during this time. “The late muzzleloader season provides hunters with another opportunity to...
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Upcoming Alcohol Beverage Board Meeting in St. Mary’s County to Address Violations Involving Big Dog’s Paradise & Bar

The Alcohol Beverage Board of St. Mary’s County will hold its next meeting on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at 1:00 PM in the County Commissioners Conference Room, Chesapeake Building, 41770 Baldridge Street, Leonardtown. The meeting is open to the public, and citizens are welcome to attend in person or watch the live broadcast on...
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UPDATE: St. Mary’s County Deputies Arrest Hughesville Man on Assault and Gun Charges

Joseph Robert Willet III, 31, of Hughesville, was arrested on December 8, 2024, following an alleged domestic assault at a residence in California, Maryland. The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the incident, which resulted in multiple charges against Willett, including assault and firearm-related offenses. According to court documents, Deputy Ocasio-Rivera responded to...
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First Responders Respond to Two Buildings Struck in Under An Hour, No Injuries Reported

On Monday, December 9, 2024, at approximately 1:00 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the PNC Bank located at 37650 Oak Station Drive in Charlotte Hall, for the reported motor vehicle collision with injuries involving a structure. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle in the support pillar...
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UPDATE: La Plata Man Arrested After Attempting to Set Residence on Fire, Fighting Police Officers

UPDATE: Michael Darnell Lassiter, 59, of La Plata, was arrested on December 7, 2024, following an incident at a residence on Hemlock Court, in La Plata. According to court documents, Lassiter faces multiple charges, including resisting arrest, second-degree assault, property damage, failure to obey a lawful order, endangerment due to intoxication, and making arson...
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