This weekend (October 5th & October 6th), Leonardtown is hosting two parades in Town. Please be aware of spectators and increased traffic delays in Town. On Saturday, October 5th – Bruderfest Brewers Parade hosted by Brudergarten Beer Garden at Shepherd’s Old Field Market – Parade Time: 11 am – 12 pm There is no parking...
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Governor Wes Moore today announced that the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services will cancel the debt for outstanding mandatory, parole, and administrative release supervision fees and drug testing fees for individuals who are currently under the supervision of the agency’s Division of Parole and Probation. The action will relieve administrative debt for...
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On Friday, October 4, 2024, at approximately 1:25 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the Bollywood Masala restaurant located at 23418 Three Notch Road in California, for the reported motor vehicle collision involving a structure. Crews arrived on the scene to find a white BMW SUV struck two parked vehicles, a...
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Calvert County invites all residents and businesses to show support for military veterans during the week of Nov. 4-11, 2024. Join us in lighting buildings and homes in green to raise awareness and express our profound thanks for the sacrifice and service of our veterans. Operation Green Light, a nationwide initiative spearheaded by the...
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Fourteen people were arrested in a large-scale drug and gun bust throughout Annapolis, Anne Arundel County and Baltimore City. During the operation – which involved over 500 officers, agents and personnel from federal, state and local agencies – law enforcement seized distribution levels of narcotics including cocaine, heroin, fentanyl and oxycodone, one shotgun, three...
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The Maryland State Police are participating in the 27th National Drug Take Back Day as part of the ongoing fight against opioid addiction. Police urge people to drop off unwanted prescription drugs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 26, at any of the 23 state police barracks—no questions asked. All Maryland State...
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On October 4, 2024, at 12:17 a.m., officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to a single-vehicle crash near Chapel Point Road and Brooks Farm Road in La Plata. Upon arrival, officers and EMS discovered a Chevy Tahoe that had veered off the road, struck a tree, and come to rest back on...
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Each week, SMNEWSNET.COM will provide a list of all arrests and criminal summonses issued in Calvert County. In the spirit of transparency, we are committed to keeping our community informed about local law enforcement activities. This list includes arrests made by both the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office and the Maryland State Police, providing a...
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Each week, SMNEWSNET.COM will provide a list of all arrests and criminal summonses issued in Charles County. In the spirit of transparency, we are committed to keeping our community informed about local law enforcement activities. This list includes arrests made by both the Charles County Sheriff’s Office and the Maryland State Police, providing a...
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UPDATE 10/4/2024: An email send out to parents reads the following. Dear Calvert County Public Schools Community, I am writing to address the recent incident involving bus transportation on October 1, 2024, which has understandably raised concerns among our families and community. I want to express my sincere apologies to the students and parents...
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On August 4, 2024, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office discontinued providing the citizens of Southern Maryland and media with its weekly “Notable Arrests/DUIs/Summonses/Warrants” list. We at SMNEWSNET.COM find this decision deeply disappointing. In an era when transparency should be the cornerstone of all law enforcement agencies, taking steps backward in sharing public information...
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On October 8, 2024, Saint Mary’s County Commissioners held a joint meeting with the county’s delegation to the Maryland General Assembly. The meeting aimed to discuss key legislative proposals for 2025 and foster continued collaboration between county officials and state lawmakers. Attended by Senator Jack Bailey and Delegates Todd and Matt Morgan, the session...
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Keanu Destine Grissett, age 23, of Waldorf, is facing charges of first- and second-degree assault after an alleged domestic altercation on September 26, 2024. According to the Charles County Sheriff’s Office, officers responded to a distress call at Amber Leaf Apartments in Waldorf, where they encountered a female victim who reported being physically assaulted...
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Tyquan Samuel Wills, 25, of Lexington Park, has been involved in a series of criminal incidents since 2020, leading to multiple convictions and prison sentences. His offenses primarily include drug trafficking, firearms violations, and resisting arrest. Here is a detailed account of his criminal activities and the subsequent legal outcomes. 2020: October 7 Incident...
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UPDATE 10/3/2024 @ 4:30 pm: On October 2, 2024, deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office arrested three individuals following a vehicle pursuit and subsequent search. Among the arrested were Davione Syheme Mason, 23, of Lexington Park, who was wanted on an outstanding warrant for attempted second-degree murder and other serious charges, and...
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UPDATE 10/3/2024: Tony Covington, State’s Attorney for Charles County, announced that on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, a Charles County jury, after a 3-day trial, convicted Katravien Tyrieus Vercher, 25, of Waldorf, of five counts of Sexual Abuse of a Minor and one count of Third-Degree Sexual Offense. On March 22, 2023, officers with the...
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Ashley Renee Harvey, 30, of Lexington Park, is facing charges of theft and trespassing after two incidents at Weis Markets on Great Mills Road, in Lexington Park, in September 2024. According to court documents, Harvey stole seafood valued at $146.96 across two visits to the store between September 18 and September 25, 2024. According...
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Devin E. Webb, 38, of Mechanicsville, was arrested on October 1, 2024, after an alleged attempt to escape from custody during a court appearance at the St. Mary’s County District Court in Leonardtown. Webb was in court for an unrelated matter when the incident occurred. According to the statement of charges, Webb was brought...
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Join in congratulating Deputy Casey Hill on being named Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Deputy of the Quarter. Deputy Hill has displayed exceptional dedication, professionalism, and a proactive commitment to both law enforcement and community service. His meticulous casework and attention to detail set a high standard for thorough and effective policing. Beyond his operational...
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As news of a major port strike across the U.S. hits the headlines, people are panic-buying toilet paper, flooding social media with reports of empty shelves at their local stores. While this scenario feels eerily similar to the shortages we saw during the pandemic, there’s an important fact to understand: There’s no actual shortage...
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Gallery Exhibit Entitled ‘NEW’: Works by Jerry Truong, Coy Gu, Andrew Wodzianski, and George Bedell. See gallery art created by the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) faculty through Oct. 18 at the Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery located at the La Plata Campus. CSM’s Studio Art Professors exhibit their latest creations, resulting in a group...
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Since the beginning of the 2024-2025 academic school year, the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homeland Security Division has investigated 47 school-related threats. Investigators have charged 10 students in connection with these cases. The 10 students who are facing criminal charges are between the ages of 13-16 years old. Detectives also identified four additional...
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Arlon Charles Menchion, 61, of Lexington Park, has been charged with theft following an incident at a Walmart in California, Maryland, where he stole items worth approximately $354. According to the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred on August 23, 2024. Court documents detail that Menchion was observed placing the following items...
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Sergio D. Flores-Trujillo, 27, of Lexington Park, has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of burglary and theft after two separate incidents in St. Mary’s County. Flores-Trujillo is facing serious charges, including first-degree burglary, theft, and possession of drug paraphernalia, following reports of break-ins on September 26 and September 28, 2024. The first...
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On Sept. 29, leaders from the Southern Maryland National Heritage Area and the Baltimore National Heritage Area were joined by Secretary Flora, the executive directors of the national heritage areas and Historic St. Mary’s City, and representatives from the offices of Sen. Ben Cardin, Sen. Chris Van Hollen, and Rep. Steny Hoyer, to give...
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