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Police Investigating Man and Woman Found Dead in Ridge

Police Investigating Man and Woman Found Dead in Ridge

On Saturday, October 25, 2025, at approximately 6:00 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the 16000 block Three Notch Road in Ridge, for the reported two subjects not breathing. Firefighters quickly arrived on the scene to find one male patient outside of the residence deceased, and one female patient inside of...
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Firefighters from Calvert and Anne Arundel County on Scene of 2-Alarm House Fire in Owings

Firefighters from Calvert and Anne Arundel County on Scene of 2-Alarm House Fire in Owings

On Saturday, October 25, 2025, at approximately 3:33 p.m., firefighters from Calvert and Anne Arundel Counties responded to the 3000 block of Morris Court in Owings, for the reported structure fire. A short time after dispatch, the assignment was upgraded to a working fire dispatch to alert additional firefighters to the scene. Crews responding to...
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Lexington Park Woman Arrested for Possession of Heroin, Cocaine, and Methamphetamine

Lexington Park Woman Arrested for Possession of Heroin, Cocaine, and Methamphetamine

Katelyn Rose Martin, 23, of Lexington Park, is facing multiple drug-related charges following a traffic stop earlier this month. According to court documents filed in the District Court for St. Mary’s County, Martin was arrested on October 3, 2025, and charged with three counts of possession of a controlled dangerous substance (not cannabis) and...
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Retired Prince George’s County Postman Beaming After $100,000 Powerball Win

Retired Prince George’s County Postman Beaming After $100,000 Powerball Win

A retired postman from Prince George’s County found himself on a new route to riches, thanks to the Aug. 6 Powerball drawing that gave him a $100,000 payday. He’s not at all new to playing the Lottery, having notched a memorable Pick 5 prize previously. His third-tier Powerball win – which was doubled from...
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Convicted Felon Arrested for Impersonating Police Officer, Multiple Guns, Badges, Vests Recovered

Convicted Felon Arrested for Impersonating Police Officer, Multiple Guns, Badges, Vests Recovered

Prince George’s County Police officers arrested and charged a suspect in connection with impersonating a police officer. The suspect is 33-year-old Jonathan Michael Davis of Beltsville. Detectives would like to speak to anyone who encountered Davis where he represented himself as a law enforcement officer. On October 11, 2025, at approximately 9:50 pm, patrol...
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DNR Scientists Publish Research on Largemouth Bass Habitat, Blue Catfish Movement

DNR Scientists Publish Research on Largemouth Bass Habitat, Blue Catfish Movement

Two recent studies by Maryland Department of Natural Resources scientists – one about underwater grass habitat and another on a major invasive threat –  highlight how research findings can inform fisheries management. A study led by DNR biologist Dr. Joseph W. Love, published in Ecological Modelling (May 2024), modeled the effects of habitat and catch-and-release mortality...
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22-Year-Old Waldorf Man Charged After Stabbing Family Member in Face

22-Year-Old Waldorf Man Charged After Stabbing Family Member in Face

On Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025, at 2:01 p.m., police and emergency medical services responded to the 5000 block of Burreed Court in Waldorf, MD for the report of a stabbing. The 911 caller reported while two family members were fighting, he attempted to separate them and was stabbed in the face by his nephew....
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No Injuries Reported After Shed Fire in Mechanicsville

No Injuries Reported After Shed Fire in Mechanicsville

On Thursday, October 23, 2025, at approximately 4:25 p.m., firefighters from Mechanicsville, Hollywood, Leonardtown, Bay District, Seventh District and Hughesville responded to the 40000 block of King Drive in Mechanicsville, for the reported structure on fire. Dispatchers advised they received multiple 911 calls reporting an unknown structure on fire and quickly spreading through the...
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North Beach Woman Charged in Two Separate Cases Involving Alleged Neglect of Minor Child

North Beach Woman Charged in Two Separate Cases Involving Alleged Neglect of Minor Child

Melissa Jean Sanford, 52, of North Beach, has been charged in two separate criminal cases in Calvert County District Court involving allegations of child neglect and desertion. Sanford is currently facing one open misdemeanor charge of Neglect of Minor stemming from an incident on October 4, 2025, at her residence on Sea Bream Court...
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Dr. Kraig Melville Announced as Jurisdictional Medical Director for St. Mary’s County

Dr. Kraig Melville Announced as Jurisdictional Medical Director for St. Mary’s County

The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County are pleased to announce Dr. Kraig Melville, MD, BMSc, FACEP, FAAEM, as the new Jurisdictional Medical Director for St. Mary’s County. The Jurisdictional Medical Director provides medical oversight for the County’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Operational Program, ensuring the highest standards of patient care, safety, and clinical quality....
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Toys”R”Us® Spreads Holiday Magic Nationwide with 17 New Flagship Stores and Seasonal Holiday Shops

Toys”R”Us® Spreads Holiday Magic Nationwide with 17 New Flagship Stores and Seasonal Holiday Shops

Toys”R”Us, the world’s leading authority in toys and play, is celebrating the holiday season with a major U.S. expansion, unveiling new flagship stores and seasonal holiday shops across the country. Continuing its successful partnership with Go! Retail Group, this expansion marks a significant milestone in the brand’s growth, bringing the magic of play to...
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NAS Patuxent River Navy Lodge Wins First Carlson Award for Exceptional Service

NAS Patuxent River Navy Lodge Wins First Carlson Award for Exceptional Service

NAS Patuxent River’s Navy Lodge was recognized by Naval Supply Systems Command and installation leadership Oct. 22 with the 2025 Edward E. Carlson Hospitality Award in a ceremony at the Pax River Navy Exchange. The Edward E. Carlson Award is awarded to the Navy Lodge that has the highest scores in guest and associate...
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Governor Moore and TEDCO Announce $50 Million Taiwanese Investment and New Global Partnerships to Grow Maryland’s Innovation Economy

Governor Moore and TEDCO Announce $50 Million Taiwanese Investment and New Global Partnerships to Grow Maryland’s Innovation Economy

Governor Wes Moore, the Maryland Technology Development Corporation, APAC Investment and Innovation Development Association Taiwan, and SangFroid International Capital announced an agreement to unlock up to $50 million in co-investments into Maryland’s innovation economy. The agreement is one of four developing international collaborations featured during TEDCO’s annual entrepreneur expo, where the governor highlighted the...
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Police Investigating Reported Stabbing After Domestic Incident in Mechanicsville

Police Investigating Reported Stabbing After Domestic Incident in Mechanicsville

On Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at approximately 9:20 p.m., police and emergency medical services responded to the area of Asher Road and Mechanicsville Road in Mechanicsville, for the reported domestic incident with injuries. The 911 caller reported the girlfriend threw something at him while in a vehicle together and will be located in the...
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Commissioners of St. Mary’s County & Board of Education Announce Joint Meeting

Commissioners of St. Mary’s County & Board of Education Announce Joint Meeting

The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County (CSMC) and the Board of Education (BOE) will hold a joint meeting on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at 9 a.m. in the CSMC Meeting Room, on the 1st floor of the Chesapeake Building, located at 41770 Baldridge Street in Leonardtown. “These joint meetings are an important opportunity for...
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California Woman Arrested After Property Damage at Scene of Handgun Arrest in Leonardtown

California Woman Arrested After Property Damage at Scene of Handgun Arrest in Leonardtown

Samara Lynna Robinson, 22, of California, Maryland, has been charged with one count of malicious destruction of property under $1,000 following an incident near the scene of a police operation on Duke Street in Leonardtown on October 18, 2025. According to court documents, deputies with the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office had established a...
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Lexington Park Woman Charged with Felony Assault Following Domestic Altercation Involving Knives

Lexington Park Woman Charged with Felony Assault Following Domestic Altercation Involving Knives

Miesha Cherise Thomas, 31, of Lexington Park, has been charged with first-degree and second-degree assault following a domestic incident on October 14, 2025, according to court documents filed in St. Mary’s County District Court. Deputy Ogas of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call for a domestic violence incident at a...
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90-Year-Old Woman Flown to Trauma Center After Vehicle Strikes Pole in Mechanicsville

90-Year-Old Woman Flown to Trauma Center After Vehicle Strikes Pole in Mechanicsville

On Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at approximately 4:40 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of the Mechanicsville Moose Lodge located at 27636 Mechanicsville Road in Mechanicsville, for the reported motor vehicle collision with injuries. 911 callers reported a single vehicle into a pole with the operator being injured. A...
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St. Mary’s County Commissioner Meeting Rollup – October 21, 2025

St. Mary’s County Commissioner Meeting Rollup – October 21, 2025

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 National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Economic Development Week, Red Ribbon Week, and National Disability Employment Awareness Month. The Commissioners then presented annual...
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UPDATE: Community Event at Ridge VFD to Support Local 6-Year-Old Who Lost Foot in Accident Involving Lawnmower in Ridge

UPDATE: Community Event at Ridge VFD to Support Local 6-Year-Old Who Lost Foot in Accident Involving Lawnmower in Ridge

UPDATE 10/21/2025! We are excited to share that on Saturday, October 25th, 2025, a community benefit is being held for the Cook & Wells Families! Our small-town community continues to show its strength and compassion as family and friends come together to support Laura and Bobby Cook, along with Brooklynn Wells, her parents Miranda...
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Maryland State Police Invite Families to Celebrate Halloween Safely Across The State

Maryland State Police Invite Families to Celebrate Halloween Safely Across The State

This October, Maryland State Police are inviting families across the state to join troopers for a series of Halloween-themed community events designed to provide safe, family-friendly fun. From Western Maryland to the Eastern Shore, troopers will be hosting and participating in “Trunk or Treat” celebrations and other festive gatherings to help ensure children and...
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UPDATE: 84-Year-Old Driver Uninjured, 88-Year-Old Woman Transported to Trauma Center After Vehicle Strikes Building

UPDATE: 84-Year-Old Driver Uninjured, 88-Year-Old Woman Transported to Trauma Center After Vehicle Strikes Building

UPDATE 10/21/2025: Maryland State Police are investigating a crash that injured an 88-year-old woman after a vehicle struck a building this morning in Calvert County. The pedestrian, identified as an 88-year-old woman, was transported by ambulance to the University of Maryland Capital Regional Medical Center for treatment of her injuries. The driver of a Toyota...
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UPDATE: Surveillance in Avenue of Music Video with Gun Leads to Arrest of 18-Year-Old California Man

UPDATE: Surveillance in Avenue of Music Video with Gun Leads to Arrest of 18-Year-Old California Man

UPDATE: A Friday night gathering in Avenue, Maryland, led detectives with the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division (CID) to conduct a traffic stop in Leonardtown that resulted in the arrest of an 18-year-old and the recovery of a loaded “ghost gun.” According to court documents, CID detectives were conducting proactive enforcement...
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North Beach Man Arrested for Assault After Domestic Incident, Held Without Bail

North Beach Man Arrested for Assault After Domestic Incident, Held Without Bail

Erik Lee Larson, 29, of North Beach, has been charged with four criminal offenses following a reported domestic incident at his residence on 3rd Street, according to court records filed with the District Court for Calvert County. Larson is facing the following charges: First-degree assault (felony) Second-degree assault (misdemeanor) Disorderly conduct (misdemeanor) Affray (misdemeanor)...
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Governor, Comptroller, Attorney General Receive 76,000 Educators’ Support at Maryland State Education Association

Governor, Comptroller, Attorney General Receive 76,000 Educators’ Support at Maryland State Education Association

Delegates representing 76,000 members of the Maryland State Education Association (MSEA) attending the MSEA fall Representative Assembly (RA) voted to support the re-election of Gov. Wes Moore, Comptroller Brooke Lierman, and Attorney General Anthony Brown. Every four years the RA delegation votes on the MSEA Endorsement Council’s recommendation for statewide office candidates. “More than...
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