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Delivery Driver Dies from Injuries After Attempting to Stop Vehicle Theft, Police Offering Reward for Suspect Information

Delivery Driver Dies from Injuries After Attempting to Stop Vehicle Theft, Police Offering Reward for Suspect Information

The Homicide Unit is actively investigating the circumstances of a homicide in the town of Capitol Heights on Friday night. The victim is 52-year-old Michael Fernando Davis of Capitol Heights. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case. On September 15, 2023,...
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Calvert County Fire/Rescue and EMS Action Packed Weekend!

Calvert County Fire/Rescue and EMS Action Packed Weekend!

By FREMS Division Erin Ward – Our dedicated heroes donned their capes and helmets as they embarked on two incredible events this weekend: Superhero Sunday at Dunkirk District Park and the 22nd Annual Calvert County Watermen’s Festival and Boat Docking Contest in Solomons, Maryland. Calvert County Parks and Recreations Superhero Sunday Dunkirk Park was...
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No Injuries Reported After Vehicle Drives Through Residence Wall in Bryans Road

No Injuries Reported After Vehicle Drives Through Residence Wall in Bryans Road

On Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at approximately 9:00 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the 2300 block of S Hampton Drive in Bryans Road, for the reported motor vehicle collision involving a structure. 911 callers reported a vehicle backed into the residence with one adult female for evaluation. Crews arrived on the...
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Chesapeake’s Bounty North Beach Market Announces Store Closure and Additional Changes

Chesapeake’s Bounty North Beach Market Announces Store Closure and Additional Changes

The Chesapeake’s Bounty – North Beach Market released the following message on Facebook. “Dear North Beach Bounty Community, The seasons are changing and so must we. We find ourselves needing to adapt and evolve, which involves making some difficult decisions. The schedule for our North Beach store will be changing in October and again...
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Leadership Southern Maryland Announces Selection of the Executive Program Class of 2024

Leadership Southern Maryland Announces Selection of the Executive Program Class of 2024

LEONARDTOWN, MD – September 19, 2023: The Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the selection of 35 Southern Maryland leaders for its 16th Executive Program cycle—the Class of 2024. The Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the selection of 35 Southern Maryland leaders for...
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Stray Horse Found Roaming Prince George’s County Nurtured Back to Health by Days End Farm Horse Rescue

Stray Horse Found Roaming Prince George’s County Nurtured Back to Health by Days End Farm Horse Rescue

In May 2023, Days End Farm Horse Rescue (DEFHR) received a call from the Prince George’s County Animal Control stating that a horse was found walking along Croom Station Road in Upper Marlboro. The horse was extremely thin, wore no halter, and was not recognizable to citizens living in the area. Animal Control’s question...
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Charles County School Incident Reports – September 19th, 2023

Charles County School Incident Reports – September 19th, 2023

Assault with injuries at North Point High School – On September 19 at 9:30 a.m., two students at North Point High School were involved in an altercation inside a bathroom. Both students sustained minor injuries and were treated by a school nurse. The school resource officer is investigating. The students also face disciplinary consequences...
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Bicyclist Transported to Trauma Center After Being Struck by Vehicle in Lexington Park

Bicyclist Transported to Trauma Center After Being Struck by Vehicle in Lexington Park

On Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at approximately 8:05 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Pegg Road and Westbury Boulevard in Lexington Park, for the reported motor vehicle collision involving a bicyclist. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle and bicyclist in the roadway with the bicyclist...
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Charles County Department of Emergency Services Seeking Public Input on Mitigation Plan

Charles County Department of Emergency Services Seeking Public Input on Mitigation Plan

The Department of Emergency Services is seeking public input on its Hazard Mitigation Plan Update. The Hazard Mitigation Plan identifies potential hazards and lists future projects that may reduce or eliminate damage before a disaster strikes. The deadline to provide input is Wednesday, Nov. 15. Mitigation planning not only saves lives, but also reduces...
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Safety Pilot Tackles Launching and Arresting Aircraft

Safety Pilot Tackles Launching and Arresting Aircraft

Commander Naval Air Forces and Headquarters Marine Corps have brought a heightened awareness to Naval Aviation safety to prevent mishaps. In response, the Naval Aviation Enterprise has been improving safety management processes, tools and methods to be more data driven. Several pilot programs are underway to test and mature these new approaches. One of...
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Dedicated Firefighter Reports for Duty Despite $50,000 Powerball Win

Dedicated Firefighter Reports for Duty Despite $50,000 Powerball Win

Odenton resident ‘felt lucky’ when he purchased quick-pick ticket in Oxon Hill A firefighter from Odenton got a fortunate surprise before work when he checked his Powerball numbers from the Saturday, Sept. 16 drawing. He was excited when he saw he had won $50,004, but still had an obligation to fulfill. “I was a...
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Death Investigation of Incarcerated Individual in St. Mary’s County Ongoing

Death Investigation of Incarcerated Individual in St. Mary’s County Ongoing

On Monday, September 11, 2023, John Sherman Greenwell, 44, an incarcerated individual of the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center (SMCDRC) in Leonardtown, Maryland, was transported to MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital, where he was admitted. Mr. Greenwell was treated and medically discharged on Friday, September 15, 2023, and returned to custody. Following his...
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Firefighters Quickly Extinguish Kitchen Fire in Park Hall, No Injuries Reported

Firefighters Quickly Extinguish Kitchen Fire in Park Hall, No Injuries Reported

On Monday, September 18, 2023, at approximately 11:45 a.m., firefighters from Bay District, Second District and Ridge Volunteer Fire Departments responded to the 47000 block of Amanda Street in Park Hall, for the reported kitchen fire. 911 callers advised there was a grease fire on the stove in the kitchen, with all occupants reportedly...
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Governor Moore Announces Leonardtown as Newest Main Street Maryland Community

Governor Moore Announces Leonardtown as Newest Main Street Maryland Community

Governor Wes Moore announced that Leonardtown in St. Mary’s County is the newest community to receive a Main Street Maryland designation. The designation will help strengthen the economic development potential in the town’s historic downtown districts and neighborhoods. “Creating an innovative economy that is prepared to tackle the challenges of tomorrow means we need...
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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Armed Robbery at Dunkirk 7-Eleven

Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Armed Robbery at Dunkirk 7-Eleven

On Saturday, September 9, 2023, at approximately 2:37 a.m., deputies responded to the 7-Eleven convenient store located at 2849 W. Chesapeake Beach Road in Dunkirk, for the report of an armed robbery. Investigation revealed three suspects wearing dark clothes and ski masks entered the store to rob it. One of the suspects walked behind...
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Annual Brüderfest Parade of Brewers in Leonardtown Set for October 7th, 2023

Annual Brüderfest Parade of Brewers in Leonardtown Set for October 7th, 2023

You heard the little furry creature! SAVE THE DATE! We’ll see you Saturday, October 7th, 2023 for a day of fun and frivolity, kicked off with the annual Brüderfest parade of brewers in Leonardtown square, starting at 11 AM! Register for the dog costume contest, with contestants walking in the parade for our judges....
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Police Seeking Information in Fatal Hit and Run, Candlelight Vigil Being Held Monday, Sept.18th, 2023

Police Seeking Information in Fatal Hit and Run, Candlelight Vigil Being Held Monday, Sept.18th, 2023

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is actively investigating a fatal hit-and-run involving a pedestrian that occurred Monday night, September 11, 2023, in Accokeek. The deceased pedestrian is 24-year-old Adam Emmanuel Douglas of Clinton. On September 11, 2023, at approximately 11:00 pm, officers responded to the 14700 block of...
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76th Annual St. Mary’s County Fair This Weekend! September 21-24th, 2023

76th Annual St. Mary’s County Fair This Weekend! September 21-24th, 2023

St. Mary’s County Government, on behalf of the St. Mary’s County Fair Association, invites all members of the community to join in the fun happening this weekend at the 76th Annual St. Mary’s County Fair! The St. Mary’s County Fair takes place annually, during the 3rd weekend of September. Highlights for this year’s program...
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Motor Vehicle Collision in Tall Timbers Sends One to Trauma Center

Motor Vehicle Collision in Tall Timbers Sends One to Trauma Center

On Saturday, September 16, 2023, at approximately 12:30 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Piney Point Road and Francis Lane in Tall Timbers, for the reported motor vehicle collision with one vehicle overturned. Crews arrived on the scene to find two vehicles involved in a T-bone style collision with...
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Teen Flown to Trauma Center After Striking Mailbox with Dirt Bike in Mechanicsville

Teen Flown to Trauma Center After Striking Mailbox with Dirt Bike in Mechanicsville

On Friday, September 15, 2023, at approximately 4:35 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area Tin Top School Road and Kimberly Court in Mechanicsville, for the reported motor vehicle collision involving a motorcycle. Crews arrived on the scene to find a 16-year old male laying in the roadway after striking a...
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2023 Clement’s Cuties Annual Fundraiser Another Huge Success!

2023 Clement’s Cuties Annual Fundraiser Another Huge Success!

On Saturday, September 16, 2023, the dedicated volunteers of St. Mary’s County came together for the annual “Clements Cuties” parade, a cherished tradition where they escorted the “Cuties” to the softball field for their annual benefit game. The Clement’s Cuties yearly softball game is a remarkable event held at Cryer’s Back Road Inn in...
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Governor Moore Announces More Than $11.5 Million in Highway Safety Grants to Organizations Across Maryland

Governor Moore Announces More Than $11.5 Million in Highway Safety Grants to Organizations Across Maryland

Governor Wes Moore announced more than $11.5 million in federal highway safety grants to organizations across Maryland as part of a statewide focus to prevent motor vehicle crashes and eliminate roadway fatalities. The federal funds will be distributed on Oct. 1 by the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration’s Highway Safety Office to 85 agencies, organizations,...
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United Bridge Partners Hosting Public Forums in Calvert County

United Bridge Partners Hosting Public Forums in Calvert County

United Bridge Partners has announced it will host four public forums in Calvert County to obtain community feedback on the future of the Thomas Johnson Bridge and potential replacement. As follow-up to United Bridge Partners’ presentation before the Commissioners of Calvert County on June 27, where it demonstrated its track record of previously deploying over $900 million across five...
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Attorney General Brown Urges Congress to Study AI and Its Harmful Effects on Children

Attorney General Brown Urges Congress to Study AI and Its Harmful Effects on Children

As part of a 54-state and territory bipartisan coalition, Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a letter urging Congress to study how artificial intelligence (AI) can and is being used to exploit children through child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and to propose legislation to protect children from those abuses. The danger of AI...
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17-Year-Old Arrested in Murder of 16-Year-Old DuVal High School Student

17-Year-Old Arrested in Murder of 16-Year-Old DuVal High School Student

9/18/2023: The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit arrested a 17-year-old male from Glenarden for the murder of a DuVal High School Student. The suspect is charged as an adult for fatally shooting 16-year-old Jayda Medrano-Moore of Greenbelt. On September 11, 2023, at approximately 3:45 pm, officers responded to calls for a shooting...
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