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UPDATE: Waldorf Man Charged in Motor Vehicle Crash That Killed Lusby Woman in Mechanicsville

UPDATE 9/10/2024: Michael Anthony Carlucci, 50, of Waldorf, is currently being held at the St. Mary’s Detention Center and facing multiple charges, including negligent manslaughter, following a 2023 motor vehicle crash. According to court documents from the St. Mary’s County Circuit Court, Carlucci has been charged with one count of felony negligent manslaughter by auto, one count of misdemeanor criminal negligent manslaughter by vehicle, and one traffic violation for driving in excess of a reasonable and prudent speed on...
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UPDATE: House Destroyed Fire in St. Inigoes Remains Under Investigation

UPDATE 9/10/2024: The Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal is investigating a fire that occurred at 47758 Sunset Manor Lane at approximately 5:30 a.m. on September 9, 2024. The single-family residence, owned by Eun and Chung Lee, was completely destroyed. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. The fire, which caused an estimated $500,000 in structural damage and $25,000 in content loss, was initially discovered by an officer stationed at a nearby military base. A total of 45 firefighters from...
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Marbury Man Stabbed Police Officer After High-Speed Chase in Waldorf

Sean Gerard Estep, age 39, of Marbury, was arrested on September 8, 2024, following a high-speed chase and an altercation with Charles County law enforcement. The arrest occurred after officers observed Estep operating a Chevrolet SUV with revoked Maryland registration near a Hooters restaurant in Waldorf. Officer T. Brown, the arresting officer, initiated a traffic stop due to the vehicle’s malfunctioning rear lights and Estep’s revoked license. Estep attempted to flee, leading police on an 11-minute pursuit through the...
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UPDATE: Passenger Succumbs to Injuries Sustained from Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision Involving Motorcycle in Waldorf

UPDATE 9/9/2024: Investigators were notified that Mr. Timothy Travis of Accokeek, Maryland was pronounced deceased on September 6, 2024, at the University of Maryland R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore, Maryland. Anyone who may have witnessed this crash is asked to contact the Duty Officer or Tpr. Gardner at the MSP La Plata Barrack (301) 392-1200. The investigation is continuing. (24-MSP- 028524) Speed appears to be the factor in the collision. UPDATE 9/3/2024: On Saturday, August 31,...
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UPDATE: 44-Year-Old Solomons Man Causes Head-on Collision After Driving Into Oncoming Traffic for Over 2 Miles

UPDATE 9/9/2024: On Sunday, September 8, 2024, at approximately 4:17 p.m., deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and Emergency Medical Services were dispatched to the northbound lanes of the 22000 block of Three Notch Road for a motor vehicle crash involving multiple vehicles, including one with entrapment. Upon arrival, deputies found four vehicles involved in the collision. Due to the severity of the incident, the SMCSO Collision Reconstruction Unit responded to the scene and assumed the investigation....
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Two Women Flown Out After Kitchen Fire in Lexington Park

On Sunday, September 8, 2024, at approximately 8:30 a.m., firefighters from NAS Patuxent River, Bay District, and Hollywood responded to the 22000 block of Valley Estates Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported kitchen fire with possible injuries. 911 callers reported a grease fire in the kitchen, dispatchers advised the callers were heard coughing and refused to listen to the dispatchers instructions. Crews arrived on the scene to report nothing evident from the middle of the row townhome with...
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62-Year-Old Male Flown to Trauma Center After Being Stabbed by Family Member in Waldorf

On Sunday, September 8, 2024, at approximately 5:30 a.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the 14000 block of Bassford Road in Waldorf, for the reported stabbing. The 911 callers reported a 62-year-old male was stabbed in the stomach by their grandson who then stole a white Mercedes-Benz from the family. The 29-year-old male suspect is known to police and reportedly suffers from schizophrenia. The suspect fled in a white newer model Mercedes-Benz SUV and is believed...
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UPDATE: All Children Accounted for and Out of Storm Drain in Leonardtown

UPDATE 9/7/2024 : All children have been accounted for as of 4:46 p.m. No injuries reported. Units returning to service. 9/7/2024 @ 3:48 p.m.: On Saturday, September 7, 2024, at approximately 3:40 p.m., firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the 41000 block of Doctors Crossing Way in Leonardtown, for the reported entrapment without injuries. 911 callers reported 4 children were currently stuck underground in the storm drain system. The children advised no one was injured, they were just...
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Two Injured After Speeding Vehicle Loses Control and Causes Crash in California

On Friday, September 6, 2024, at approximately 4:53 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Indian Bridge Road and Grammas Lane in California, for the reported motor vehicle collision with unknown injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to find two vehicles involved in a T-bone style collision with two occupants in the SUV suffering injuries. Witnesses reported the young white male operator of the sedan fled on foot into the nearby wooded area and...
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UPDATE: Self-Proclaimed “Zoophile” Convicted of Animal Cruelty and Possession and Distribution of Obscene Material

UPDATE 9/6/2024: State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling announced today that Sean Patrick Kraese, 24, of Piney Point, Maryland, was convicted on multiple counts of animal cruelty and obscene material charges related to performing sexual acts on his pet dog. In June of 2022, St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office received complaints from neighbors regarding numerous dead animals, burn piles, and bone piles on Kraese’s property that were producing a noxious odor. Detectives executed a search warrant on Kraese’s residence, seized his...
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Maryland State Police Investigating Death at Hollywood Workplace

On Thursday, September 5, 2024, at 9:26 p.m., firefighters and emergency medical services responded to Chaney Enterprises in Airport View Drive in Hollywood, Maryland, for the reported technical rescue. A 911 caller reported that an employee, last seen on top of the site’s silo, had been missing for over an hour. The caller stated the employee’s vehicle was still in the parking lot and was unoccupied, callers reported they were concerned the missing subject was possibly inside the silo....
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UPDATE: Kevin Bonnie in Custody, Vehicle Recovered in St. Mary’s County

UPDATE 9/5/2024: Bonnie is in custody, police have also recovered the suspects vehicle in Hollywood, located in St. Mary’s County. 9/5/2024: The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, Charles County Sheriff’s Office, and Calvert County Sheriff’s Office are actively investigating recent social media threats made against children and police officers. On Thursday, September 5, 2024, Kevin Lee Bonnie, 21, posted multiple online statements expressing intent to harm law enforcement officers and children waiting at bus stops. He has had recent...
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UPDATE: Police Identify Pedestrian Struck and Killed by Dump Truck as 38-Year-Old Waldorf Man

UPDATE 9/5/2024: On September 4 at 3:35 p.m., officers responded to the area of Middletown Road near Lyles Place in Waldorf for the report of a motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian. Upon arrival, officers determined a pedestrian, who was crossing the street and not in a crosswalk, was struck by a dump truck. The pedestrian, Ricky Dontaye Wilson, age 38, of Waldorf, was pronounced deceased on the scene. The driver of the dump truck remained on-site. Anyone who may...
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One Injured, One Flown to Trauma Center After Rollover Collision in Huntingtown

On Thursday, September 5, 2024, at 11:42 a.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Route 4 and Bowie Shop Road in Huntingtown, for a serious motor vehicle collision with one overturned and trapped. Crews arrived on the scene to find a two-vehicle collision and confirmed one SUV on its side with two occupants trapped. Firefighters from Huntingtown, Prince Frederick and North Beach responded and removed the trapped occupants in under 25 minutes. Maryland State...
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Taking a Second Look at the Impact of the Chesapeake Bay Passenger Ferry System

Southern Maryland, comprising Charles, Calvert, and St. Mary’s counties, stands on the brink of significant transformation with the proposed Chesapeake Bay Passenger Ferry System. Announced at the Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) Conference on August 15, 2024, the findings of a feasibility study conducted by the Chesapeake Bay Passenger Ferry Consortium outline a visionary plan that could reshape transportation, bolster economic growth, and enhance community connectivity across the region. A New Era of Connectivity for Southern Maryland For decades,...
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Bushwood Man Arrested Again After Years of Drug Dealing Across St. Mary’s County

Deandre Terille Taylor, 35, of Bushwood, was arrested on September 6, 2024, after an extensive drug investigation and traffic stop led to the discovery of large quantities of controlled dangerous substances (CDS). Taylor now faces multiple felony and misdemeanor charges, including possession with intent to distribute narcotics, following incidents in Lexington Park and Mechanicsville....
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Waldorf Native Proudly Serves U.S. Navy Aboard Aircraft Carrier USS Ronald Reagan

By Ensign Joash Ward, Navy Office of Community Outreach: Petty Officer 1st Class Ruben Melton, a native of Waldorf, Maryland, serves aboard the aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan. Equipped with a full flight deck and more than 60 aircraft including attack fighter jets and helicopters, aircraft carriers are one of the largest warships in...
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Calvert County Parks & Recreation Announces the Start of the 2024 Hunting Season with New Location

The Calvert County Department of Parks & Recreation, Natural Resources Division (CCPR NRD), in cooperation with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR), announces the start of the 2024-2025 hunting season. Limited hunting will be available at Biscoe Gray Heritage Farm, Flag Ponds Nature Park and the newly added Bennett O. Hughes Memorial Tree...
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Woman Transported to Hospital After Reportedly Being Struck by Vehicle in Park Hall

On Saturday, September 7 2024, at approximately 7:13 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical personnel responded to the 18000 block of Point Lookout Road in Park Hall, for the reported hit and run motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian. 911 callers reported a female was struck by a Jeep Cherokee which then fled onto Point Lookout...
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Traffic Safety: A Comprehensive Five-Year Crash Data Analysis – Part 3, St. Mary’s County

As St. Mary’s County continues to expand and develop, traffic safety remains a critical issue for local residents, law enforcement, and policymakers. Understanding the patterns and causes of vehicle crashes is essential to improve road safety and reduce accidents. Recent data from the Maryland Department of Transportation provides a detailed look at crash trends...
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Waldorf Couple Face Multiple Charges Following Incident in Charles County

Two residents of Waldorf, Maryland, have been charged with multiple offenses following an incident on September 1, 2024, that led to arrests by the Charles County Sheriff’s Office. Destiny Love Brettler, 22, and Davon Alonzo Dunn, 27, both of Waldorf, are both facing charges including assault and trespassing. Destiny Love Brettler, has been charged...
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Maryland State Police Seek Assistance in Locating Suspects Involved in Armed Carjacking in Prince George’s County

Maryland State Police are seeking the public’s assistance in helping to locate three to four suspects involved in an armed carjacking Friday night in Prince George’s County. Shortly after 10 p.m. Friday, September 6th, 2024, the Prince George’s County Police Department contacted the Maryland State Police Forestville Barrack for a report of an armed...
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Stolen Minivan Recovered in Great Mills Neighborhood After Resident Reports Vehicle as Suspicious

On Thursday, September 5, 2024, at approximately 5:35 p.m., police responded to the 22000 block of St. Clements Circle in Great Mills, for the possible stolen vehicle. A citizen called police to reported a silver Toyota Sienna minivan has been parked partially in the middle of the street since early that same morning and...
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Elementary School Meltdown Results in Drug Distribution Charges for Prince Frederick Woman

On August 27, 2024, around 12:35 p.m., Deputy First Class Bradley from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to Barstow Elementary School, in Prince Frederick, in response to a report of a disorderly individual. Upon arrival, Deputy Bradley identified the subject as Karla Yamith Rodriguez, 34, of Prince Frederick. According to the report,...
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Saint Leonard Man Arrested for Trespassing at Local 7-Eleven

A Saint Leonard man was arrested on August 27, 2024, after allegedly trespassing at a 7-Eleven located on North Solomons Island Road in Prince Frederick, according to court documents. The suspect, identified as Matthew Leo Greening, 36, of Saint Leonard, was found on the sidewalk outside the convenience store when officers arrived at the...
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Calvert County Man Arrested for Trespassing in Dunkirk

On August 30, 2024, Michael Joseph Keller, 61, of Dunkirk, was charged with trespassing on private property at the Bank of America located on Plaza Drive in Dunkirk, according to court documents from the District Court for Calvert County. Keller was allegedly spotted sitting under the bank’s drive-thru canopy after business hours. The bank...
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Lusby Man Arrested for Disorderly Conduct and Public Disturbance

Rayshaun Marrik Kelley, 25, of Lusby, was arrested on August 31, 2024, after an incident at a residence on Chestnut Drive. According to court documents, Kelley is facing multiple misdemeanor charges, including disorderly conduct, disturbing the peace due to loud noise, affray (public fighting), and causing a disturbance while intoxicated. The Calvert County Sheriff’s...
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Prince Frederick Man Arrested for Drug Possession Following Traffic Stop

On August 31, 2024, Jonathan Alexander Gray, 34, of Prince Frederick, was arrested following a traffic stop in Calvert County. According to court documents, Gray was pulled over by Calvert County Sheriff’s deputies near Simmons Ridge Road and Dares Beach Road for a malfunctioning headlight. During the stop, K-9 units were called to the...
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Saint Leonard Man Arrested for Public Intoxication and Littering in Lusby

On the evening of August 30, 2024, David Wayne Walton, 42, of Saint Leonard, was arrested by the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office following an incident near Solomons Island Road in Lusby. Walton, who was reportedly lying by the side of the road, was found intoxicated and in possession of an open container of alcohol,...
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Maryland State Police Investigating Pedestrian Struck and Killed in Prince George’s County

September 6, 2024: Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred shortly after 5:30 a.m. this morning in Prince George’s County. The deceased pedestrian, whose identification is being withheld pending next of kin notification, was pronounced deceased on the scene. The sole occupant and operator of a Ford involved was reported uninjured...
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UPDATE: False Report of Shooting at Lancaster Park Leads to Panic in Community

UPDATE 9/6/2024: The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office PIO has released information about the false report of a shooting at Lancaster Park, 15 hours after the incident occurred. At approximately 6:34 p.m. on Thursday, September 5, 2024, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office received multiple calls reporting an active shooter at Lancaster Park in...
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Summary of the St. Mary’s County Animal Control Advisory Board Meeting – 9/4/2024

At the September 4th meeting of the Animal Control Advisory Board (ACAB), important updates were discussed, covering shelter operations, staff additions, adoption initiatives, and community events. Below is a more detailed breakdown of the information shared: Shelter Operations and Animal Adoptions Tina, the acting shelter director, provided a comprehensive overview of the St. Mary’s...
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