Kraig Eriksen, 41, of Mechanicsville, has been convicted of felony theft after admitting to taking a construction vehicle valued at $25,000 from a business, according to court documents. Eriksen pleaded guilty on October 9, 2025, to one count of theft between $25,000 and under $100,000, a felony under Maryland Criminal Law 7-104. He was...
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On Saturday, November 22, 2025, at approximately 5:12 a.m., firefighters from Prince Frederick, Solomons, St. Leonard, Huntingtown, Hollywood, Bay District and Charles County departments responded to the 2300 block of Delight Court in Saint Leonard, for the reported house on fire after an explosion. The 911 caller reported a propane tank exploded with the...
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UPDATE 11/22/2025 @12:45 A.M.: Firefighters and dive teams from Calvert, Charles, St. Mary’s and Dorchester Counties remain operating on the scene searching for a male victim last seen wearing blue jeans and a black shirt. Helicopters are down due to weather, police are utilizing multiple drones in the search. Updates will be provided as...
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Robert Lee Baskett, 72, of Brandywine, has been charged with first-degree assault and reckless endangerment following an incident involving a firearm on November 14, 2025, near a bus stop on Smallwood Drive in Waldorf. According to the charging documents filed in Charles County District Court, the incident began shortly before 9 p.m. when officers...
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David McKinley Dorsey Jr., 27, of La Plata, is facing a lengthy list of criminal and traffic charges after allegedly assaulting two officers, fleeing from police, and threatening law enforcement during his arrest earlier this month, according to charging documents filed in the District Court for Charles County. On November 13, 2025, officers with...
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Trevon Charles Brooks, 33, of Lusby, was arrested on November 12, 2025, after an extensive investigation by the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU), which culminated in the execution of multiple search and seizure warrants. Brooks is now facing eleven separate charges related to drug distribution and illegal firearm possession. According to...
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Two Arizona men have been charged in Calvert County in connection with what authorities say was a sophisticated scheme that defrauded a local restaurant and gaming establishment of more than $250,000. Anthony Lee Stuart, 51, of Tempe, Arizona, and Steven Ray Kummerfeld, 65, of Phoenix, Arizona, were arrested on November 10, 2025, and face...
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On November 19, 2025, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Alcohol Enforcement Unit conducted a series of tobacco compliance checks across the county. The covert operation used a 20-year-old confidential informant (CI) from the Sheriff’s Office to assess businesses’ compliance with tobacco sales laws. The CI, dressed in jeans and a short-sleeved shirt, attempted...
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A St. Mary’s County woman, and lottery enthusiast, had taken a break from playing but on a recent day while at a store buying soda, she decided to end her lottery hiatus and try her luck with a FAST PLAY ticket. She bought a few $10 Lucky Numbers games and was able to capture...
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On Friday, November 21, 2025, at 12:15 a.m., firefighters from the Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department and surrounding departments responded to the 40700 block of Merlin Way in Leonardtown, for the reported structure fire. The third party 911 caller reported a stove fire with the home occupant attempting to extinguish the fire. Crews arrived on...
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The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Section Cold Case Unit identified the suspect responsible for killing Sheryl Crandell in 1998. Ms. Crandell was found murdered in her office at Prince George’s Hospital Center in Cheverly. The suspect is Baari Shabazz. He died in 2019 at the age of 69. On January 13, 1998,...
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UPDATE 11/20/2025: Delonta Darius Robertson, 21, of Lexington Park, was arrested via warrant on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, in connection with a September stabbing in Lexington Park. On September 27, 2025, deputies responded to the 21000 block of Essex Drive, where they located a male victim suffering multiple stab wounds to the torso. The suspect...
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Kimberly Kay Finamore, 35, of Chesapeake Beach, has been charged with multiple offenses following an early morning traffic stop on November 3, 2025, according to court documents filed in the District Court for Calvert County. Finamore is facing several criminal and traffic-related charges, including: CDS: Possession – Not Cannabis (Percocet) CDS: Possession of Paraphernalia...
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Djhonna Mari Jones, 46, of Lexington Park, has been arrested and charged in connection with the October 27, 2025, fatal shooting of an adult male victim outside a residence on Bellevue Court. According to court records and a statement from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, Jones was taken into custody after an arrest...
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A Calvert County man is celebrating the long-imagined thrill of a Maryland Lottery win after claiming a Bonus Match 5 prize he scored back in September. Winner Philip Hueller visited Lottery headquarters on Nov. 17 to claim his $50,000 prize and share the story behind his memorable moment. Philip, who has played Lottery games...
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The Charles County Traffic Safety Committee is reviewing traffic conditions and safety concerns at the intersection of Western Parkway and Hamilton Road in Waldorf. The review follows requests from residents for the installation of a traffic signal and related intersection improvements, including signage, crosswalks, and lighting enhancements. The Traffic Safety Committee, comprising representatives from...
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A St. Mary’s County man went to the store to buy a FAST PLAY Fat Wallet ticket. After the purchase, he is going to need a much fatter wallet because he won $459,932 on the game. “I was getting ready for a trip to gas up my car. I decided to go inside and...
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The holiday season begins in Leonardtown when Santa arrives for Christmas on the Square & the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in the Town Square on Friday, November 28, 2025. The festivities begin at 4:30 PM with holiday music, entertainment, sleigh rides, train rides, hayrides, live nativity, balloon art, face painting, children’s crafts, hot drinks,...
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Historic St. Mary’s City invites the public to celebrate the holiday season at Frost Fair on Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 1–6 p.m. Inspired by traditional holiday markets, this festive outdoor event will feature family activities, live entertainment, and seasonal cheer. Guests can enjoy holiday decorations, carolers, and even a ride with Santa aboard...
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Charles County Government, in partnership with the Resilience Authority of Charles County, invites the public to a ribbon-cutting for a new accessible pocket park at the Waldorf Senior and Recreational Center on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. The park, funded by Charles County, includes the planting of 15 native trees at the...
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The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), County Administrator Linda Turner and Calvert County Government staff wish County Attorney John B. Norris III the best upon his departure to a new role in December. Norris served with professionalism and distinction as the attorney for Calvert County Government for 14 years, starting in August...
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Associate Professor of Special Education Katherine Koch, MEd, Ph.D., NRP, recently published a new book, “Case Studies in EMS: A Reflective Approach.” The collection explores real-world emergency medical services (EMS) situations for paramedics, EMTs, students and educators to enhance their decision-making in emergency response situations. Koch specializes in teaching courses on special education, including...
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Aarchi Patel from Perry Hall and Garry Davis from Mechanicsville recently visit Lottery headquarters to participate in the final Unlock the Cash Second-Chance Promotion Live Game event, walking away with cash and scratch-off prizes. In the Unlock the Cash Live Game, there are six safes, with cash amounts and/or scratch-off prizes inside. The winners,...
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The Maryland Park Service graduated 20 new State Park Rangers following four weeks of job training. Maryland Ranger School this year was held at the future Savage Highlands State Park in Garrett County, which is scheduled to open to the public in 2026. The rangers were honored in a ceremony held Nov. 11 at the Eastern Garrett...
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The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) La Plata Campus rang with cheers and shouts of praise as 22 Adult Education Program graduates walked across the stage on October 30, 2025. CSM faculty and staff joined proud family and friends in celebrating the 2025 graduates of the National External Diploma Program (NEDP) and the General...
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