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19-Year-Old Leonardtown Teen Arrested on Nationwide Warrant for Sexual Abuse of Child in Idaho

On February 3, 2026, Jacob William St. Peter, 19 years of age, of Leonardtown, Maryland, was arrested by the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office in Maryland, with the assistance of the Department of War and the Naval Criminal Investigative Services (NCIS), on a nationwide warrant issued in Canyon County, Idaho. In Nampa, St. Peter faces charges of sexual abuse of a child under sixteen years (felony), (Idaho Code § 18-1506(1)(b)). The investigation originated in December 2025 when a Nampa...
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High Wind Warning and Cold Weather Advisory Issued for Southern Maryland Region

The National Weather Service (NWS) in Baltimore/Washington has issued a High Wind Warning and a Cold Weather Advisory for much of the region, including Southern Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Northern Virginia, with dangerous conditions expected through the weekend. The High Wind Warning is in effect from 4:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Saturday, while the Cold Weather Advisory runs from 4:00 a.m. Saturday through 10:00 a.m. Sunday. According to the NWS, northwest winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts...
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UPDATE: No Serious Injuries Reported After Multiple Victims Fall Through Ice in Leonardtown

UPDATE 6:49 P.M.: All three patients in the care of EMS with warming blankets and awaiting further evaluation. Trooper 7 returned to their hangar for fuel. Updates will be provided when they become available. The residence and water in question is McIntosh Run, which is a waterway that feeds into Breton Bay and is part of the Port of Leonardtown Park kayak/canoe launch area — it’s open water that can freeze in winter but conditions vary widely and can be...
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UPDATE: Woman Sentenced to Just 3-Years After High Speed DUI Crash Kills Three Young Men

UPDATE 2/5/2026: Prince George’s County State’s Attorney Tara Jackson has announced that 25-year-old Cori Clingman has been sentenced to 15 years in prison, suspending all but 3 years, after being convicted of three counts of negligent homicide under the influence of alcohol. In July 2024, Clingman and the victims, 24-year-old Khyree Jackson, 23-year-old Isaiah Hazel, and 24-year-old Anthony Lytton, Jr., who were all friends traveling from the same location, were both driving at high speeds in separate vehicles on...
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3-Year-Old Flown to Children’s Center with Serious Injuries After Falling from 2nd Floor Window in Charles County

On Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at approximately 7:05 p.m., emergency medical services responded to Cabinwood Court in Indian Head, for the reported injuries after a fall. 911 callers reported a 3-year-old female fell from the homes second floor window, with the child being conscious but not alert. Crews arrived on the scene to find the child was suffering from serious injuries and requested a helicopter to land nearby. EMS confirmed the child fell from the second floor of the...
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Prince Frederick Couple Charged With Over 50 Counts of Animal Cruelty After Investigation Finds Non-Compliance and Dogs Without Food, Water, Shelter, or Medical Care

Animal Control officers seized four dogs from a Mason Road property in January 2026 after documenting ongoing animal welfare violations and determining that previously ordered corrections had not been made. On January 5, 2026, an Animal Control Officer responded to a call for service at a residence on Mason Road to check on the welfare of animals kept on the property. The location was already known to Animal Control due to prior incidents involving Anthony Quinn Freeland. Upon arrival...
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VIDEO: Impaired Mechanicsville Woman Arrested After Causing Crash in California That Sends One to Hospital

On Saturday, January 31, 2026, at approximately 11:01 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Three Notch Road and Miramar Way Road in California, for the reported motor vehicle collision with injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to find two vehicles involved in a rear-end style collision, with the operator of a Ford Mustang suffering injuries. The adult male driver was transported to an area hospital. Upon talking to the operator of the Toyota...
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Two Arrested After Leading Calvert Police on High Speed Chase in Stolen Vehicle

A man and woman from Glen Burnie are facing multiple criminal charges following a January 26, 2026 incident involving a stolen vehicle, a police pursuit, and the alleged discovery of drugs and paraphernalia in Calvert County, according to court documents. Jeffrey Paul Voiers, 41, and Joclynn Madisynn Tamar Jay, 21, both of Glen Burnie, were taken into custody by the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office after deputies located and stopped a 2018 red Toyota Corolla that had been reported stolen...
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No Injuries Reported After Early Morning Trailer Fire in Lexington Park, Fire Marshal investigating

On Saturday, January 31, 2026, at 1:35 a.m., firefighters from Bay District, Leonardtown, NAS Patuxent River, Hollywood and Second District responded to 21000 block of Suburban Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported trailer on fire with unknown occupancy. Firefighters arrived on the scene to find a single wide trailer with fire showing throughout the entire home. Within seconds of arriving on the scene, a structural collapse on the rear and side sections was reported, with Engine 32’s officer initiating...
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Testing Reveals Sewage Spill Into Potomac River Much Worse Than Thought With Catastrophic Impacts Expected for D.C., Maryland and Virginia

Potomac Riverkeeper Network -Washington, DC – January 26 – Potomac Riverkeeper Network (PRKN) today released the results of its testing of contaminated water from the Lockhouse 10 sewage spill along the Potomac and the data show a far worse impact than originally contemplated, PRKN President Betsy Nicholas announced today. Nicholas said, “These measurements of E.coli bacteria show contamination which is nearly 12,000 times what authorities limit for human contact. And so far, almost 300 million gallons have entered the...
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Helicopter Requested After Vehicle Strikes Pole in Mechanicsville; Leaving 65 Without Power

On Friday, January 30, 2026, at 12:40 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Golden Beach Road and Huntt Road in Mechanicsville, for a motor vehicle collision with unknown injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle off the roadway and into a utility pole with wires down. SMECO is responding to assist and assess the damages that currently leaves 65 residents without power. Emergency medical services requested a helicopter for...
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Multiple Vehicles Damaged After Ice Flies Off Uncleaned Car; One Officer Injured After Ice Strikes Police Cruisers Windshield

The Anne Arundel County Sheriff’s Office released the following information on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, This morning, one of our deputies was traveling on Interstate 97 when a large sheet of ice slid off another vehicle and struck his windshield, causing it to shatter. Despite the impact, the deputy was able to maintain control of his cruiser and safely drive it to the Millersville shop. He was transported to BWMC and treated for minor injuries This incident serves as...
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Indian Head House Destroyed, One Firefighter Injured and Homeowner Burned; Ice Hampers First Responders Response

On Thursday, January 29, 2026, at approximately 4:00 a.m., firefighters from the Tenth District Volunteer Fire Department and surrounding departments responded to 5450 Powerline Place in Indian Head, for the reported house on fire. 911 callers reported the house was on fire with all occupants attempting to evacuate. Within 5 minutes of the initial 911 call, the caller called back confirming all occupants had evacuated. First arriving units arrived around 4:12 a.m., and found fire showing from the 2-story...
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Calvert County Attorney Arrested After Allegedly Pointing Gun in Road Rage Incident Caught on Video

Liza Sue Castles, 59, a local attorney from Huntingtown, has been charged with first-degree assault and reckless endangerment following an alleged road rage incident in which she reportedly pointed a handgun at another driver, according to court documents filed in Calvert County District Court. The charges stem from a January 21, 2026, encounter on the roadway. Deputies with the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded around 5:30 p.m. to the area of Hollyberry Drive and Emmanuel Church Road after an...
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UPDATE: 43-Year-Old Waldorf Man Killed After Hit and Run; Police Seeking 1997-2005 Dark Blue Buick Regal

UPDATE 1/27/2026: On Monday, January 26, 2027, at 6:28 p.m., officers responded to the area of Gallery Place for the report of a body in the roadway. When officers arrived, they located an adult male who appeared to have been struck by a vehicle; the driver did not stay on the scene. A preliminary investigation showed the pedestrian was crossing the southbound lanes of St. Charles Parkway near Gallery Place when he was struck. The pedestrian, Glen Jermain Baker,...
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Firefighters Quickly Contain Chimney Fire That Spread Into Walls and Attic in

On Friday, February 6, 2026, at approximately 6:40 a.m., firefighters from Huntingtown Volunteer Fire Department and surrounding departments responded to the 6000 block of Jupiter Drive in Huntingtown, for the reported chimney fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find nothing evident and began investigating. During the investigation, crews located a fire within the...
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Free Trees Available for Maryland’s ‘Backyard Buffers’

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is offering free tree seedlings to landowners statewide who have a creek, drainage ditch, stream, or other waterway on or near their property through the Backyard Buffers program, Each “buffer in a bag” includes 20-30 native tree and shrub bare-root seedlings, approximately 1 to 2 feet in height. Maryland Forest Service staff...
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Prince Frederick Man and Sunderland Woman Charged After Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrests

Dontray Joseph Creek, 31, of Prince Frederick, and Amy Michelle Drye, 46, of Sunderland, are facing multiple drug-related charges stemming from a traffic stop conducted in Calvert County on January 22, 2026, according to court records and charging documents. Court documents state that deputies with the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office stopped a dark gray...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office to Conduct Saturation Patrols

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office will conduct saturation patrols during the upcoming Super Bowl weekend, focusing on impaired driving, speeding, and other dangerous traffic violations. Additional deputies will be assigned to major travel routes and neighborhoods across the county during one of the busiest weekends of the year for gatherings and celebrations. Before...
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California Woman Held Without Bond After Felony Child Abuse Arrest in St. Mary’s County

Elizabeth Ann Quade, 43, of California, Maryland, is facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges after being arrested on January 29, 2026, in connection with an alleged assault involving a juvenile, according to court documents filed in the District Court for St. Mary’s County. Quade is charged with two counts of second-degree child abuse, both...
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Traffic and Criminal Charges Pending After California Crash Sends Two to Trauma Center

On Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at approximately 6:58 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Three Notch Road and First Colony Boulevard in California, for the reported motor vehicle collision with injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to find a two vehicle rear-end style collision with two patients for...
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Governor Moore Announces $79 Million in Federal Funding to Expand High Speed Internet Access

Governor Wes Moore today announced that the United States Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration has approved Maryland’s Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) plan. The approval enables the State to access $79.1 million in federal funding to support the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development’s Connect Maryland initiative to provide all...
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Calvert Marine Museum Otter Trot 5K Returns Saturday, April 18th, 2026

Get ready for some otterly awesome fun at the third annual CMMS Otter Trot 5K, happening Saturday, April 18, 2026, at the Calvert Marine Museum. This timed 5K is open to runners, walkers, families, stroller-pushers, and yes—even otter fans who just want to enjoy the atmosphere. Registration Fees $35 – CMM Members (with discount...
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Noise Advisory – NAS Patuxent River Sets Noise Advisory for February 4, 2026 for NAS Patuxent River, Webster Outlying Field

NAVAL AIR STATION PATUXENT RIVER, MD. – Communities surrounding Webster Outlying Field are advised that a low altitude aircraft flight test events is scheduled to take place Feb. 4, 2026 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Residents may notice increased noise levels due to these operations. As with all operations, NAS Patuxent River takes...
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$6.9 Million Awarded to Partners for Chesapeake Bay Watershed Conservation

Today, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, in partnership with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, announced $6.9 million in funding from the Chesapeake Watershed Investments in Landscape Defense (Chesapeake WILD) Program to support 33 partner-led conservation projects in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The grants will generate $6 million in matching contributions, resulting in...
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Save the Dates: Community Invited to Review Draft of St. Mary’s 2050 Plan During Upcoming Open Houses

St. Mary’s County Government’s Department of Land Use & Growth Management (LUGM) invites the community to take part in the next phase of engagement for St. Mary’s 2050: Charting Our Tomorrow, the County’s long-range Comprehensive Plan. A series of Open Houses will be held in February, providing an opportunity to review the first draft of the...
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Fall in Love with Leonardtown This Weekend With These Events and Festivities!

The Leonardtown Business Association invites the community to Fall in Love with Leonardtown during a weekend filled with charm, celebration, and local flair. The festivities kick off with First Friday, featuring a full day of fun throughout town. Visitors can enjoy extended shopping hours, special promotions, delicious dining, live entertainment, and the welcoming atmosphere that makes Leonardtown...
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Annual Duck Race Returns to Calvert County on Saturday, February 28th, 2026

Calvert County Parks & Recreation invites residents to participate in the annual Therapeutic Recreational (TR) Duck Race on Saturday, Feb. 28, from 12:30-4:30 p.m. at the Edward T. Hall Aquatic Center, located at 130 Auto Drive, in Prince Frederick. The race begins at 3:30 p.m. Games and activities start at 12:30 p.m. Participants can...
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St. Mary’s County Museum Division Searching for Park Time Captains to Operate the St. Clement’s Island Museum Water Taxi Boat During Season

The St. Mary’s County Museum Division, part of St. Mary’s County Government’s Department of Recreation & Parks, is searching for part-time captains to pilot the St. Clement’s Island Museum water taxi during daily cruises to St. Clement’s Island State Park, as well as for other possible cruises throughout the year. Essential requirements include meeting...
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Car Rally Task Force Dismantles Six Car Rallies; Two Arrests Made with Gun Recovered

Multiple large-scale illegal car rallies were dismantled by the Maryland Car Rally Task Force and partner law enforcement agencies on Sunday in Prince George’s, Anne Arundel, Montgomery, and Howard counties. The dismantling operation started at 10 p.m. on Sunday, February 1, and focused on planned car meets, known as “Chipeos”, taking place on public...
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NAWCAD WOLF Innovation Ensures Radar System Readiness

NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER AIRCRAFT DIVISON, St. Inigoes, Md.: Innovation at the Naval Aviation Warfare Center Aircraft Division Webster Outlying Field (NAWCAD WOLF) Air Traffic Control and Landing Systems (ATC&LS) division is saving time and money for the warfighter by providing organic sustainment services for the Navy’s primary Shipboard ATC air surveillance radar system,...
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Maryland Traffic Fatalities Drop in 2025, Reaching Decade-Low Levels

Governor Wes Moore today announced significant progress toward safer roads in Maryland in 2025, with traffic fatalities falling by approximately 18% statewide, according to preliminary data. Motor vehicle crash deaths declined from 582 in 2024 to 480 in 2025, marking the first time fatalities have fallen below 500 since 2014. “There is no greater...
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