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Lexington Park Man Charged With Felony Assault, Resisting Arrest and Disorderly Conduct After Incident in St. Mary’s County

Javontay K Nolan, 19, of Lexington Park, has been charged with multiple offenses, including two counts of second-degree assault, two felony counts of second-degree assault on law enforcement or emergency personnel, disorderly conduct, failure to obey a reasonable and lawful order, and resisting or interfering with an arrest. The charges stem from an incident on June 13, 2026, in St. Mary’s County. According to the filing, Nolan was arrested following an on-view incident investigated by Maryland State Police Barrack...
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Police in St. Mary’s County Investigating Multiple Victims Shot in Lexington Park

On Saturday, June 13 2026, at approximately 6:40 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the 46000 block of Hilton Drive in Lexington Park for the reported shooting. Multiple 911 callers reported multiple victims shot. Maryland State Police Aviation Command Trooper 7 and Trooper 2 were pre-launched to land nearby. Crews arrived on the scene to find two males suffering from gunshot wounds. Police are investigating the assault and updates will be provided when they become available.
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Temple Hills Man Arrested for Stealing Crab Cakes, Shrimp and Lobster Bisque From Waldorf Sam’s Club

Lamont Anthony Campbell, 52, of Temple Hills, has been charged with theft of property valued between $100 and $1,500 after authorities say he failed to pay for several items at a Sam’s Club in Waldorf on June 7, 2026. The charge is a misdemeanor. According to charging documents, an officer with the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded at about 1:05 p.m. to the Sam’s Club on Crain Highway in Waldorf for a report of a shoplifter in custody. Store...
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Waldorf Woman Charged With First-Degree Assault After Chick-fil-A Parking Lot Dispute

Jaia Sorrell Hardaway, 20, of Waldorf, has been charged with first-degree assault after an argument that began with a driving dispute escalated outside a Chick-fil-A on Crain Highway in Waldorf on June 5, 2026. According to allegations filed in the case, a Charles County Sheriff’s Office officer responded at about 10:46 a.m. to the restaurant for a report of property destruction in the parking lot. The adult male victim told police he had been driving on Smallwood Drive toward...
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Police Searching for Critical Missing Person, James Edward Harding Sr., age 83 Last Seen in La Plata

The Charles County Sheriff’s Office is searching for James Edward Harding Sr., age 83, who is missing from the Ellenwood Park area in La Plata, MD. Mr. Harding has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. He was last seen early this morning around 3:30 a.m. leaving his home. Mr. Harding, a retired police officer, is 5’9”, about 165 lbs., with gray hair and a gray beard. He was wearing a gray checkered jacket, white undershirt, dark blue jeans, navy boat...
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Police Investigating Unoccupied Jeep Found Underwater at Allen’s Fresh in Charles County

On Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at approximately 6:15 a.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Route 234 in the area of Allen’s Fresh, for the reported vehicle in the water. The 911 caller, a firefighter, reported a Jeep was off the roadway and in the water with the vehicle appearing to be unoccupied. Crews arrived on the scene and were able to quickly confirm the vehicle was unoccupied. Police responded to the scene and...
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UPDATE: Southern Maryland Communities Rally Behind Local Coach and Firefighter Who Suffered Serious Injuries at Jobsite

UPDATE 6/11/2026: “The Officers and Members of the Solomons Volunteer Rescue Squad and Fire Department ask our community to keep Member Jordan Haines and his family in their thoughts and prayers following a serious accident that occurred while he was at work. Jordan sustained severe injuries and faces a long and challenging road to recovery. While the days ahead will not be easy, those who know Jordan understand his determination, strength, and resilience. We have no doubt that he will...
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First Responders Recognized After CPR Saves Medical Emergency Patient

Today, June 10, 2026, 4 members of our Department, alongside members of the Charles County Volunteer Rescue Squad and employees from Charles County Department of Emergency Services, were recognized by Mr. Billy Maddox for a CPR life save that occurred back in August 2025. Crews responded to Mr. Maddox’s residence for a medical emergency and arrived to find him in cardiac arrest. Through the quick actions, teamwork, and dedication of everyone involved, crews worked tirelessly for several minutes to...
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Firefighters Respond to Residential Fire Alarm and Find Basement Fire, State Fire Marshal Investigating Cause

On Friday, June 5, 2026, firefighters from Solomons responded to the 13600 block of Dowell Road in Solomons, for an automated 911 call for a fire alarm sounding in the residence. Initial dispatch information indicated that smoke alarms were sounding inside a single-family residence while the caller was away from the home. Units from Solomons arrived to find a single-family dwelling with nothing evident from the exterior. After further investigation, crews found smoke conditions inside the residence and began...
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Family Displaced and One Pet Killed After Huntingtown House Fire; Assistance Requested for Occupants

On Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 8:35 a.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services from Calvert and Anne Arundel Counties were dispatched to the 500 block of Small Reward Road in Huntingtown, for the reported possible structure fire. While responding, dispatchers upgraded the assignment to a working fire dispatch after multiple 911 callers reported the house was on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find fire showing from the first and second floor of 3090 Mayberry Avenue, and...
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Running Lights and Siren While Late for Work, Waldorf Man Arrested for Impersonating Police Officer

Jimmy Darrell Broyles-Kennedy, 55, of Waldorf, has been charged with impersonation of a police officer after Maryland State Police said he used emergency lights and a siren while driving a personal Chevrolet Tahoe in Charles County. The charge carries a possible penalty of up to two years in jail and/or a $2,000 fine. The incident happened on June 5, 2026, at about 7:19 a.m., as a Maryland State Police trooper was responding to a motor vehicle crash near Route...
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UPDATE: 18-Year-Old and Juvenile Arrested After Stealing Vehicle and Leading Police on Chase in Leonardtown; Deputy Flown to Trauma Center After Crash

UPDATE 6/8/2026: Charging Documents Added: Judge James Tanavage released Deshawn Anthony Carey on his own recognizance. Deshawn Anthony Carey, 18, of Lexington Park, has been charged with theft of $25,000 to under $100,000, theft of $1,500 to under $25,000, motor vehicle unlawful taking, four counts of theft of $100 to under $1,500, two counts of theft less than $100, stealing another person’s credit card, and malicious destruction of property valued at $1,000 or more after authorities say a stolen...
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Blue Angels to Headline 2026 Pax River Air Show at NAS Patuxent River

The U.S. Navy Blue Angels and a full lineup of military and civilian aviation performers are scheduled to take to the skies during the 2026 Pax River Air Show, set for Saturday, June 20, and Sunday, June 21, 2026, at Naval Air Station Patuxent River. The free, public event will feature the Blue Angels, the F-16 Viper Demo Team, Larry Kelley’s B-25 “Panchito,” Greg Colyer’s Ace Maker, RJ Gritter, Mike Goulian, and the Scott Yoak and Jim Tobul “Class...
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Man Flown to Trauma Center After Motorcycle Crash in California

On Sunday, June 7, 2026, at approximately 5:35 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to Three Notch Road and Town Creek Drive in California, for the reported motor vehicle collision involving a motorcycle. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single motorcyclist laying in the roadway after striking a SUV from behind. Firefighters found the operator going in and out of consciousness and requested a helicopter to land nearby. Maryland State Police Aviation Command launched Trooper...
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No Injuries Reported Vehicle Fire Involving Propane Tanks in Mechanicsville

On Friday, June 5, 2026, at approximately 12:26 a.m., firefighters from Mechanicsville and Charles County responded to the area of 37440 Lockes Crossing Road in Mechanicsville, for the reported commercial vehicle on fire. Multiple 911 callers reported a propane truck was on fire with multiple explosions. Additional callers reported the operator was out of the vehicle. Crews arrived on the scene to confirm a pickup truck fully engulfed in flames with three propane/acetylene tanks in the bed of the...
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Maryland State Police Arrest Man After Six Same-Day Police Contacts In St. Mary’s County

Jerome Lamont Holt, 64, of an unknown address, is facing charges of disorderly conduct, disturbing the peace, and trespassing on private property after police said he caused a disturbance at a Shell gas station on Point Lookout Road in Callaway on June 8, 2026. According to the allegations, a Maryland State Police trooper from...
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Indian Head Man Arrested After Deputies Find Cocaine, Methamphetamine and Hidden Compartments During Search Warrant

Jerry Carlos Bannister, 54, of Indian Head, is facing seven drug-related charges after the Charles County Sheriff’s Office said investigators found crack cocaine, cocaine, methamphetamine, Suboxone strips, cash, packaging materials and hidden compartments during a June 3, 2026, search at his home on Stump Neck Road in Indian Head. Bannister is charged with possession...
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Wanted Glenn Dale Woman Charged After Assaults During Arrest at Bollywood Masala in California

Angela Kathleen Klosek, 50, of Glenn Dale, has been charged with two counts of second-degree assault, resisting or interfering with arrest, disorderly conduct, and failing to obey a reasonable and lawful order after deputies said she refused to comply during an arrest at a California restaurant on May 24, 2026. According to charging information,...
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Wanted Lexington Park Man Faces New Drug Charges Amid Series of Protective Order and Assault Arrests

Corey Coniel Contee, 55, of Lexington Park, faces multiple charges in St. Mary’s County, including possession of a controlled substance other than cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia, violation of a protective order, second-degree assault, and possession with intent to distribute a narcotic, following several incidents reported between January 2026 and May 2026. The latest...
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Wanted Baltimore County Man Charged in St. Mary’s Identity Fraud Case After Traffic Stop

Mario Jose Fuentes-Mendez, 25, of Middle River, has been charged with fraud-personal identity to avoid prosecution after Maryland State Police said he gave false names during traffic stops in St. Mary’s County. The charge stems from a June 4, 2026, traffic stop on Three Notch Street in Lexington Park. According to the allegation, a...
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Upper Marlboro Man Charged After Calvert Traffic Stop Leads to Rifle Discovery

Jykiel Eugene Barnes, 26, of Upper Marlboro, has been charged with failing to obey a reasonable and lawful order from law enforcement and resisting or interfering with an arrest after a June 6, 2026 traffic stop in Prince Frederick during which deputies reported finding a loaded rifle inside his vehicle. According to court documents,...
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July 2026 Events at the Calvert Marine Museum

July brings a full month of family-friendly programs, summer camps, live entertainment, and Chesapeake Bay adventures to the Calvert Marine Museum. Highlights include the annual Sharkfest! celebration on July 11, a special 4th of July Fireworks Cruise aboard the Wm. B. Tennison, Family Fun Friday programs throughout the month, and a live performance by country...
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MDOT SHA Performs Routine Maintenance on MD 231 (Benedict Bridge) This Weekend

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will perform routine maintenance on the MD 231(Hallowing Point Road) bridge over the Patuxent River at the Calvert/Charles County line on Sunday, June 14, 2026. Maintenance crews will clean the bridge deck (riding surface) between 6 a.m. and 2 p.m., weather permitting. One lane of the...
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Fashion for a Cause Raises More Than $300K for Community Health Programs

Hospice of the Chesapeake’s annual Fashion for a Cause event drew a sold-out crowd ready to celebrate community, style and families who depend on the nonprofit’s services. When the night was over, more than $300,000 had been raised for community health programs. The event, held June 4 at the Fluegel Alumni Center, Annapolis, Maryland,...
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Sports Wagering Contributes $9.9 Million to the State During May

Maryland’s sports wagering market generated $9,899,004 in contributions to the state during May 2026. Through the first 11 months of Fiscal Year 2026 (July 2025 through May 2026), sports wagering has returned a total of $124,695,286 to the state Sports bettors in Maryland wagered $535,415,353 during May and won back $469,641,733 in prizes. Sportsbook...
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Maryland State Police Arrest Prince George’s County Man After Alleged Road Rage Shooting In Anne Arundel County This Morning

Maryland State Police assigned to the Highway Gun Crimes Initiative charged a Prince George’s County man in connection with an alleged road rage shooting that occurred in Anne Arundel County on Wednesday morning, June 10th, 2026. The accused is identified as Darius Bryant, 21, of Prince George’s County. Bryant is arrested and charged with...
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‘Paws, Poses and Peace’ Combines Yoga and Therapy Dogs for All-Ages Wellness

Chesapeake Life Center, the organization behind wellness programs like Hope After Hours and All-Ages Grief Karaoke, is introducing another creative approach to wellness and healing. “Paws, Poses and Peace” combines the healing benefits of gentle yoga with the comforting presence of certified therapy dogs. Two summer evening sessions will be offered from 6:30 to...
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Historic Sotterley to Host 250th Presentation Featuring Local History and Wine Tasting

Historic Sotterley will host a special presentation on Thursday, June 25, 2026, honoring both America’s and Maryland’s 250th year of independence. The program will feature historian and author Dave Brown, who will discuss the life and legacy of George Plater III, one of Maryland’s influential early leaders. Plater’s political and civic contributions helped shape...
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Charles County Police Recover Two Knives from Students Bookbags at Two Different Middle Schools

On Thursday, June 11, 2026, school administrators at Milton Somers Middle School received a report that a student, age 12, was in possession of a knife. The student displayed the knife while on the school bus; no threats were made. An administrative search resulted in the knife being located in the student’s bookbag. In...
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Leonardtown Woman Charged With Indecent Exposure, Trespassing at Lexington Park Liquor Store

Shyann A. Haley, 34, of Leonardtown, has been charged with failure to obey a reasonable and lawful order, disorderly conduct, indecent exposure, and trespassing on private property after deputies said she refused to leave a Lexington Park business and caused a disturbance on June 3, 2026. According to court filings, a deputy with the...
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Waldorf Man Charged With Assault, Trespassing and Drug Possession in Charles County

Jamanti Malik Battles, 30, of Waldorf, has been charged with theft less than $100, possession of a controlled dangerous substance that was not cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia, second-degree assault and trespassing on private property after an alleged dispute at a Waldorf residence on June 6, 2026. According to allegations filed in the case,...
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Charles County Deputies Charge Waldorf Woman In Target Shoplifting Case

Ayana Cheyenne Galloway, 19, of Waldorf, has been charged with theft less than $100 after an alleged shoplifting incident at the Target on Western Parkway in Waldorf on June 6, 2026. According to allegations filed in District Court, officers with the Charles County Sheriff’s Office were called to the store at about 3:52 p.m....
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