The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office has issued a traffic advisory ahead of the Southern Maryland Fireman’s Parade scheduled for Sunday, April 26, 2026, on Solomons Island. The parade is set to begin at 12:00 p.m. and conclude at approximately 2:00 p.m., with officials warning of significant vehicle congestion and heavy pedestrian traffic throughout the...
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The Charles County Sheriff’s Office has announced the retirement of Sergeant George Higgs, marking the end of a law enforcement career spanning 28 years and nine months. Sergeant Higgs began his career with the agency in August 1997 as a Corrections Officer. He later transitioned to Patrol before spending nearly 15 years as a...
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Joshua Costa, 42, of Union Bridge, is facing a theft charge after an alleged incident at a Home Depot store in Charles County on April 7, 2026. According to court documents, Costa is charged with theft of property valued between $100 and under $1,500. The charge stems from an incident reported by the Charles...
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Recovery Centers of America (RCA) at Capital Region will celebrate its 8th anniversary with a community open house on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, from 2 to 4 p.m. The event will bring together community partners, clinicians, local leaders, and alumni to recognize the facility’s impact in the region and outline plans for future growth....
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Calvert County Public Schools is pleased to announce that Dr. Melaney Sanchez, a teacher librarian at Mount Harmony Elementary, has been selected as a delegate to the We the Teachers: Preparing the Next Generation Through History & Civics national fellowship program at William & Mary. Led by W&M’s Strategic Cultural Partnerships division and undertaken in partnership...
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The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office proudly recognizes Deputy First Class Alexandra Hart as the Detention Center’s Correctional Deputy of the 1st Quarter for 2026. Assigned to the Booking area, DFC Hart consistently demonstrates professionalism, strong attention to detail, and the ability to remain calm in a fast-paced, high-stress environment. She processes a high volume...
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The Prince George’s County Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) today announced the successful preservation of Selborne House of Laurel, a 126-unit senior housing community located at 501 Main Street. This milestone ensures that all units will remain affordable for an additional 30 years, allowing seniors to continue living in a walkable, stable...
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A 15-count indictment was unsealed today in U.S. District Court in the District of Columbia and charges six individuals in connection with their roles in a conspiracy that allegedly stole at least 20 cars in the Washington metropolitan area and Pennsylvania, transported the vehicles across state lines, and sold the vehicles to buyers in...
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Newly reviewed state data shows student arrests in St. Mary’s County Public Schools have dropped significantly in recent years, but a closer look raises questions about what the numbers actually mean—and what information remains out of public view. According to annual reports from the Maryland State Department of Education, student arrests in St. Mary’s...
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A military veteran who enjoys the Maryland Lottery Pick games had an excellent week as he was among many winners in the April 9 evening Pick 5 drawing when the combination 10110 hit. Not only did the Prince George’s man take home a $50,000 top prize thanks to a $1 bet, he also played...
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The Butterfly Effect Project, Inc. (The BEP) has launched in Southern Maryland. This new non-profit provides an innovative approach to meet the need for wellness services in the community. The BEP aims to provide mental health and related services to those who face financial barriers. To achieve this goal, The BEP has partnered with...
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On Thursday, April 23, 2026, at approximately 3:00 p.m., firefighters from Waldorf and surrounding departments responded to the 4400 block of White Plains Lane in White Plains, for the reported vehicle on inside a garage. Engine 11, Engine 33, and Battalion Chief 3 arrived within minutes of the dispatch to find nothing evident from...
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On Thursday, April 23, 2026, at approximately 9:02 p.m., Paramedic Ambulance 209 was dispatched to a medical call in Indian Head. While responding, they came across a working structure fire and requested the assignment be dispatched. Firefighters from Indian Head VFD, NDW Indian Head and surrounding departments were dispatched to the 20 block of...
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David Lee Anderson Jr., 31, of Lexington Park, is facing multiple charges including possession of contraband in a place of confinement and attempting to alter a drug or alcohol test, according to court documents filed in St. Mary’s County. The charges stem from an incident on April 20, 2026, at Baldridge Street in Leonardtown,...
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Joseph Charles Mindick, 34, of Leonardtown, is charged with possession of a weapon while confined at the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. According to charging documents filed in the District Court for St. Mary’s County, the incident occurred on April 20, 2026, at approximately 6:49 p.m. at the detention center on Baldridge Street in...
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Elijah Dylan Miller, 21, of Washington, D.C., and Demetrius Malik Clarke, 22, of Fort Washington, are facing multiple felony charges including robbery, armed robbery, first- and second-degree assault, and theft following two incidents reported in Waldorf on April 21, 2026, according to court documents. Miller is charged with robbery, armed robbery, second-degree assault, first-degree...
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Edwin Augusto Maldonado, 45, of Lusby, is facing multiple felony charges including sexual abuse of a minor, sexual solicitation of a minor, and altering physical evidence, according to court documents. Authorities allege that Maldonado engaged in ongoing inappropriate and illegal conduct involving a minor within a household setting. Court records indicate the allegations span...
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Cole Lennox James Franklin, 20, of Waldorf, is charged with two counts of property damage in Charles County, according to court records filed on April 16, 2026. The charges listed in District Court for Charles County are malicious destruction of property under a scheme involving $1,000 or more in damage and malicious destruction of...
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Jordan Michael Burnett, 40, of Saint Inigoes, has been charged with second-degree assault following an alleged incident on April 14, 2026, in Lexington Park. According to court documents, deputies with the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded at approximately 10:05 p.m. to a reported assault at a gas station on Three Notch Road. A...
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The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County (CSMC) began their business meeting with an invocation and the pledge, followed by approval of the consent agenda. The CSMC then presented proclamations in recognition of Administrative Professionals’ Day, National County Government Month, Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week, and Earth Day. During County Administrator Time, the Commissioners took the following action: Reviewed future CSMC meeting...
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As of 4/23/2026: No statement, release or information has been released by the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office. A statement released on 4/22/2026 by Great Mills High School Principal: Hello Hornet Nation, We are writing to inform you of a significant altercation that occurred on campus at 1:02 pm on Wednesday, April 22, 2026,...
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On Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at approximately 5:20 p.m., firefighters were dispatched to the 16000 block of Teagues Point Road in Hughesville, for the reported structure fire. The 911 caller reported they arrived home to find smoke and fire in the kitchen, and stated that one person inside the residence had suffered burns to...
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Residents are invited to attend the 2026 Leonardtown Town Council Candidate Forum, scheduled for Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at the Rex Theatre. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., with the forum beginning promptly at 6:00 p.m. The event will be hosted and moderated by the Leonardtown Business Association. The forum provides an opportunity for...
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On Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at approximately 2:08 p.m., police responded to the Family Dollar located at 153 Smallwood Village Center in Waldorf, for the reported armed robbery. 911 callers reported the suspect fled in a dark colored Chevrolet Cruze and was armed with firearm. The suspect vehicle description matched a previous armed robbery...
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Light pollution, excessive human-produced light during the night, makes it harder to see the stars, but it’s also a hazard to wildlife, from birds to sea turtles. April 13th marked the start of International Dark Sky Week, when scientists and activists remind people to help limit light pollution. Due to the population density in...
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