On July 28, 2023, Terrance Kenneth Yancey, 23, of Washington, DC, was sentenced to 18 years of active incarceration for his role in the shooting death of Tyree Richardson. The sentence was imposed by Calvert County Circuit Court Judge Mark S. Chandlee. In April, Yancey was convicted by a Calvert County jury of voluntary...
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Maryland State Police will visit communities throughout Maryland in support of National Night Out, an event that aims to bridge law enforcement agencies and the communities they serve. National Night Out since 1984 has been observed annually on the first Tuesday of August. This year’s event is on Tuesday, Aug. 1. Police officers throughout...
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DRAYDEN, MD, July 28, 2023 – CrossCore, a boutique real estate investment firm based in Washington, D.C., has purchased Dennis Point Marina and Campground in Drayden, Maryland, for an undisclosed price. The property, located at 46555 Dennis Point Way on Cartheagena Creek, is CrossCore’s first investment in a leisure property. Andrew Cantor, Dan Grovatt...
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“Today the CCSO family is saying farewell to Brandon Foster, Director of the Charles County Detention Center (CCDC), who is retiring after dutifully serving 26.5 years. Director Foster began his journey with the CCDC in 1997. He chose corrections because he believed he could build an amazing career in that field. He was right....
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The La Plata Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance with a hit and run that occurred on July 25, 2023, between 1045-1048 a.m. The hit and run occurred at the intersection of Charles Street and North Maple Avenue. The involved vehicle is a 2007-2010 Lexus LS460. The vehicle should have frontend damage and...
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Public Safety Cadets Aaliyah Davis (left) and Keirstin Perez (right), who are both North Point High School Criminal Justice students, recently participated in a five-day National Leadership and SkillsUSA competition held in Atlanta, Georgia taking home the 3rd and 4th place respectively. SkillsUSA is a National Organization that provides Career and Technical Education (CTE)...
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On Monday, July 24, 2023, at 12:12 a.m., units responded to the Cloud Smoke Shop located at 22811 Three Notch Road in California, for an alarm. Upon arrival, evidence of forced entry was found. Video showed the suspect filling a black backpack with stolen items, the suspect looked at the camera and fled back...
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The Prince George’s County Police Department identified and arrested three suspects in connection with a fatal shooting at a hotel on Saturday evening. The suspects are 18-year-old Ade Boggs, 28-year-old Te Shear Baxter and 32-year-old Tequoia Baxter. All three suspects are relatives who live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The victim in this case is 37-year-old...
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With extreme heat in the forecast for the remainder of the week, St. Mary’s County Government is announcing the availability of cooling centers for the public. Residents that need to take refuge in a cool place, can go to one of the following locations: Garvey Senior Activity Center at 23630 Hayden Farm Lane in Leonardtown...
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During the holiday season, some of these locations are closed. If you or someone you know are in need of shelter during this time, please call the Charles County Sheriff’s Office at 301-932-2222. In emergencies, call 9-1-1. The following public buildings are open during regular business hours for use by residents: Capital Clubhouse –...
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The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for Calvert County due to projected extreme temperatures. The Calvert County Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Management, will open emergency cooling centers in the county to provide free access to air conditioning and bottled water for residents who need to take refuge...
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Registration is now open for the inaugural DMV Girls Try Hockey For Free Day at 14 rinks across Maryland and Virginia. The DMV Girls Try Hockey for Free Day is a joint effort between the Washington Capitals, Monumental Sports & Entertainment Foundation, the Potomac Valley Amateur Hockey Association (PVAHA), and various youth hockey organizations...
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Tony Covington, State’s Attorney for Charles County, announced that on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, a Charles County jury convicted Jose Eugenio Escobar-Argueta, 34 of Waldorf, of Sexual Solicitation of a Minor, Second-Degree Assault, Fourth-Degree Sexual Offense, and Fourth-Degree Attempted Sexual Offense. On January 30, 2022, an officer from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded...
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On June 27, 2023, at approximately 12:40 AM, Deputies responded to the ABC Liquor and Lounge in California, MD for a reported active fight. “While there were several subjects involved, most have been identified. We are still seeking the identity of the two subjects pictured. Anyone with information about the identity of the suspects...
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$40,000 Megaplier ticket sold in Towson; Jackpot at $910 million The Mega Millions jackpot continues to grow and keeps producing second-tier and third-tier prize winners in Maryland! A $1 million second-tier winning ticket and a $40,000 third-tier winning ticket were sold in Maryland for Tuesday night’s drawing. Check your tickets! Last night’s winning numbers...
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County Executive Pittman announced eight projects implemented in Annapolis and other locations in Anne Arundel County will receive a total of $1.5 million in funding through the Watershed Restoration Grant Program to improve water quality in local shallow waterways, reduce stormwater and sediment runoff, and build resilient living shorelines. “The collaboration between community organizations...
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NATIONAL NIGHT OUT 2023 is Tuesday, August 1st, 2023. CAASA is happy to share that the following communities/organizations have registered to hold a National Night Out event. Join your neighbors, members of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office, Maryland State Police – Prince Frederick Barrack “U”, local community groups and agencies for food, music, games...
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National Night Out (NNO) is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community and by bringing police and neighbors together under positive...
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UPDATE: On Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at 9:23 a.m., the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to Point Lookout Road at Chingville Road for the report of a motor vehicle accident. The investigation revealed a 2003 Chrysler 300, (operated by Jeffrey Glenn Burch, age 51 of Lexington Park), was traveling southbound on Point Lookout...
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Due to forecasted high temperatures, animal owners or custodians are required to provide appropriate protection from the weather including shelter, water, space and access to shade In addition, the following requirements are in effect until the official heat advisory expires: Dogs with short snouts (brachiocephalic), such as boxers, Shih-Tzus and pugs, and long hair winter...
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The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA), in cooperation with the Prince George’s County Health Department, will expand mosquito control services in areas due to a public health concern over the potential for mosquito-borne diseases. Ultra-Low Volume (ULV) truck-based spraying to control adult mosquitoes is planned for the evening of Wednesday, July 26, 2023, within...
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UPDATE 7/25/2023: Following an arrest warrant and criminal indictment filed on June 6th, and July 10th, 2023. Erin Nicolle Battle age 29 of Waldorf was taken into custody earlier this month and is being held without bond. Battle has been charged with Murder 1st Degree, Firearm Use/Felony/Violent Crime, and Accessory After Fact Murder 1st...
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Young artists are invited to join art instructor, Ms. Ellen Duke Wilson this summer to explore fine arts through St. Clement’s Island Museum Art Kids classes. Young artists will expand their understanding of art and history while learning to sketch, paint, and sculpt. Students will also reflect on how making art can impact society...
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The Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal collision involving a bicyclist in the unincorporated section of Upper Marlboro. The deceased bicyclist is 43-year-old Gregory McCullom of Upper Marlboro. On July 23, 2023, at approximately 7:50 pm, officers responded to the area of Williams Beanes Road and Federal Court. The preliminary investigation...
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The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is beginning a project Monday, July 24, to resurface a section of MD 261 (Bayside Road) between south of Old Bayside Road and north of Brownies Beach Road near Chesapeake Beach in Calvert County. The pavement improvement project should be complete by August 7, 2023, weather...
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