On February 15, 2023, at 1:52 a.m., a patrol officer initiated a traffic stop in the area of Route 301 and Gillespie Circle in Waldorf. Upon approaching the car, the officer detected the odor of burnt marijuana. Further investigation revealed multiple baggies containing marijuana weighing approximately 55 grams and a loaded firearm inside the...
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The Maryland Public Service Commission will hold an in-person public comment hearing on the request by the Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) to increase its electric distribution rates by $15.75 million. The utility’s customers and other interested parties are welcome to take part in the hearing scheduled for Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at 7:00...
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Sexual Assault Unit detectives identified and charged a Brandywine man with rape, kidnapping, handgun offenses, armed robbery and multiple additional charges. He’s 26-year-old Rodney Richardson. The Carjacking Interdiction Unit also charged him in connection with an armed carjacking in Brandywine earlier this month. In both cases, he met the victims on dating apps. On...
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Alcohol Enforcement Unit recently conducted a series of alcohol compliance checks at 17 businesses in St. Mary’s County. Fifteen of the establishments were found to be compliant, while two businesses failed to ask an underage Sheriff’s Office employee for identification. The covert compliance checks were conducted on Saturday,...
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On Thursday, February 16, 2023, at approximately 12:05 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to Three Notch Road and North Sandgates Road in Mechanicsville, for the motor vehicle collision reported serious with vehicle on fire with entrapment. Maryland State Police Helicopter Trooper 7 pre-launched to land at the Oakville Elementary School. St. Mary’s...
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On Thursday, February 16, 2023, at approximately 10:41 a.m., volunteer firefighters from Bay District responded to the Evergreen Elementary School for a pull station fire alarm. Upon arrival, it was found a chemical reaction occurred during a routine maintenance procedure. The assignment was upgraded to a hazardous materials emergency bringing firefighters from NAS Patuxent...
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The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Foundation announces that Danielle Conrow, Julie Lemmon and Teresa “Tiki” Shasho have joined the board as its newest directors. The new directors were voted in at the board’s Jan. 24 meeting. “The CSM Foundation continues to grow, and the new additions will help to make us stronger and...
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The Southern Maryland SkillsUSA Regional competition was hosted by the Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center on February 11, 2023, where Career and Technical Education (CTE) students from the Calvert Career and Technology Academy, Calvert County Public Schools competed against students from Charles and St. Mary’s counties. Calvert County Public School students...
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For two decades, the outstanding contributions and achievements of women in Calvert County have been recognized at the annual Women of the World (WOW) Recognition Celebration led by the Calvert County Commission for Women. The public is invited to join in honoring the accomplishments and contributions of outstanding Calvert County women and girls at...
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On Tuesday, Feb. 14, Chief of Transit Jeffry Barnett provided a presentation on the VanGO Annual Transportation Plan Consolidated Grant application. County Commissioners approved the Authorizing Resolution, which was a requirement to complete the grant application. Legislative Update Associate County Attorney Danielle Mitchell provided a legislative update for the 2023 Maryland General Assembly Session. Updates included that the Senate...
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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has posted the proposed 2023-2024 Migratory Game Bird Seasons for public review. As in years past, DNR is providing an online forum to collect public comment on these proposals now through March 1. The DNR website also includes a presentation reviewing the current status of relevant waterfowl...
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The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) is partnering with Divine Dimensions to offer Reiki sessions at the St. Mary’s County Health Hub, located at 21625 Great Mills Road in Lexington Park. Reiki sessions will be offered, free of charge, to the community by appointment only. Reiki is a complementary health approach that reduces...
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The St. Mary’s County Department of Recreation & Parks is pleased to announce that the annual Cherry Blossom Festival will be held on March 18, 2023, from 12 – 4 p.m. at Lexington Manor Passive Park (LMPP) at 21675 South Coral Drive in Lexington Park. This FREE community event offers fun for the whole...
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The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Washington Area Vehicle Enforcement team arrested a man who was in possession of a stolen Hyundai in Suitland. The suspect is 27-year-old Brandon Handy of Suitland. On February 14, 2023, at approximately 11:30 am, WAVE members observed a Hyundai that had been reported stolen in the county on...
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On February 15, 2023, at 10:40 a.m., school administrators at General Smallwood Middle School called a school resource officer for assistance with a disorderly student who was reported to be in possession of pepper spray. After the situation was deescalated and upon further investigation, administrators recovered pepper spray from the student. The student did...
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On February 15 at 1:40 p.m., school administrators at Westlake High School recovered marijuana paraphernalia from two students outside of the school, but on school grounds. Upon further investigation, administrators determined another student, age 16, was distributing marijuana on school grounds. That student was located and found to be in possession of over 10...
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On February 14, 2023, at 9:00 a.m., administrators at Westlake High School were alerted of a fight in a classroom. Staff responded to the classroom, but the suspects had fled. A school resource officer was notified about the altercation on February 15 and initiated an investigation. During the investigation, it was determined that three...
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The Metropolitan Police Department contacted AACoPD officers in reference to an armed subject on the property of Meade High School. The SRO assigned to Meade High School quickly identified the student via video and provided patrol officers with his common afterschool hangouts. Officers canvassing the area located the 17-year-old suspect near Annapolis and Ridge...
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On Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at approximately 12:02 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to Billingsley Road and Leonardtown Road in Waldorf, for the reported motor vehicle accident involving a large vehicle. Crews arrived on the scene to find a large loaded dump truck on its side with the single occupant out of...
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UPDATE 2/15/2023: On February 14, 2023, detectives from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office assigned to the Agency’s Criminal Investigations Division arrested Jayden Kevin Craig, 19, of Indian Head, in connection with the triple shooting on Shelton Court which left two men dead and another man injured. Through investigation, Craig was identified as the suspect...
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Gloria Yvonne Manuel Schuh, 82 of Solomons, MD, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away on February 9, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones by her side. She was born on October 30, 1940 in Washington, DC to Charles and Mavis Milburn. Gloria was preceded in death by her parents, her...
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Lester Schnake, age 88, of Solomons, MD died peacefully on February 8, 2023. He was born March 5, 1934 in Washington County, IL, son of the late Arthur and Katie Schnake. He married Shirley Schnake on April 9, 1960 in Hoyleton, IL and she survives him in Solomons, MD. Mr. Schnake graduated from the...
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Michael Dennis Martin Sr., 73, of Monrovia, Maryland passed away on February 6, 2023, at Citizen’s Care and Rehabilitation Center in Frederick, MD. Born on March 25, 1949, he was the son of the late Walter Howard Martin, Sr. and Frances Loveless Martin. Michael served his country in the United States Army from April...
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Robert “Bobby” William Stasch, 79, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on February 9, 2023 in Callaway, MD. Bobby was born on August 7, 1943, to the late Otto H. and Mary C. Williams Stasch in St. Mary’s County. He graduated from LaPlata High School in 1961 and received his bachelor’s degree from Towson University....
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Geraldine Jacobs Fowler, 79, of Prince Frederick, Maryland, peacefully passed away on February 12, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Gerry was born on October 31, 1943, to Joseph and Evelyn Caulder Jacobs in New York City, New York. The family later moved to Langley Park, Maryland where Gerry attended Regina High School. She...
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