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Calvert Deputies Use Drone, K-9 to Locate and Arrest Two Fleeing Suspects After High-Speed Chase

Calvert Deputies Use Drone, K-9 to Locate and Arrest Two Fleeing Suspects After High-Speed Chase

Miles Frederick Warrick, 21, of Bowie, was arrested in Calvert County following a traffic stop attempt that led to a vehicle pursuit and a crash, according to court documents filed by the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office. Warrick  is charged with felony drug distribution, two misdemeanor drug offenses, multiple counts of fleeing and eluding police,...
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UPDATE: Two Men Dead After Large House Fire in Charles County, Fire Marshal Continues Investigation

UPDATE: Two Men Dead After Large House Fire in Charles County, Fire Marshal Continues Investigation

UPDATE 4/17/2025 @ 4:30 P.M.: Deputy State Fire Marshals continue to investigate the cause of a house fire that claimed the life of two Charles County residents. On April 17, 2025 at 6:15 a.m. the Bel Alton Volunteer Fire Department and surrounding departments were dispatched to 9690 Brunswick Road in Faulkner for a structure...
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UPDATE: Two April Arrests in St. Mary’s and Calvert Counties Lead to Multiple Charges for Leonardtown Woman

UPDATE: Two April Arrests in St. Mary’s and Calvert Counties Lead to Multiple Charges for Leonardtown Woman

UPDATE 4/16/2025: Felicia Diane Passmore, 36, of Leonardtown, is facing multiple criminal charges following separate arrests in Calvert and St. Mary’s counties earlier this month, according to court documents and law enforcement reports. Passmore was first arrested in Calvert County on March 31, 2025, and later in St. Mary’s County on April 15, 2025....
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La Plata Volunteer Fire Department Suspends New Member Following Hate Crime Arrest That Occurred at Fire Department in Delaware

La Plata Volunteer Fire Department Suspends New Member Following Hate Crime Arrest That Occurred at Fire Department in Delaware

The La Plata Volunteer Fire Department has suspended a newly onboarded member after learning of his arrest in Delaware on hate crime charges related to an incident that allegedly occurred last year. According to a statement released by the department, Jay Droney, who joined the La Plata Volunteer Fire Department on April 7, 2025,...
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UPDATE: GoFundMe Added – Huntingtown House Fire Leaves One Dog Dead, Five Residents Displaced

UPDATE: GoFundMe Added – Huntingtown House Fire Leaves One Dog Dead, Five Residents Displaced

UPDATE 4/17/2025: GoFundMe added UPDATE @ 7:13 P.M.: The second dog was not in the residence or involved with the incident. Our apologies for the mistake. The trapped subjects/animals was not known to First Responders until the first arriving units were told. No occupants were located in the residence and all five were located...
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One in Custody After High Speed Chase Involving Stolen Vehicle in Calvert County

One in Custody After High Speed Chase Involving Stolen Vehicle in Calvert County

On Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at approximately 8:41 a.m., a deputy performed a traffic stop on a Ford F-450 truck bearing Maryland registration plates of 6CL7359, in the area of Route 4 and Town Center Boulevard in Dunkirk. The driver initially complied before fleeing the scene northbound on Route 4 into Prince George’s County....
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UPDATE: Details Released After Waldorf Couple Charged in Counterfeit Bills and Stolen Vehicles Case

UPDATE: Details Released After Waldorf Couple Charged in Counterfeit Bills and Stolen Vehicles Case

UPDATE 4/16/2025: Two individuals from Waldorf have been charged in connection with a series of incidents involving counterfeit currency, the use of a stolen luxury vehicle, and multiple entries into a secured impound lot, according to court documents filed in Charles County District Court. The investigation was led by the Charles County Sheriff’s Office....
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UPDATE: Police Investigating Man Shot Multiple Times in Waldorf, Police Investigating

UPDATE: Police Investigating Man Shot Multiple Times in Waldorf, Police Investigating

UPDATE 4/15/2025: On Monday, April 14 2025, shortly after 4 p.m., officers responded to the 3000 block of October Place in Waldorf for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male with multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a hospital office where he is being treated for serious injuries....
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Commissioners of St. Mary’s County & NAS PAX Announce Joint Meeting April 29th, 2025

Commissioners of St. Mary’s County & NAS PAX Announce Joint Meeting April 29th, 2025

The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County (CSMC) and the Commanding Officer of Naval Air Station Patuxent River (NAS PAX) will hold a joint meeting on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at 9 a.m. in the Frank Knox Building, located just outside of NAS PAX Gate 2 at 21866 Cedar Point Road, Patuxent River. “Our partnership...
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Four Teens Aged 13 to 17, Charged and Released After Assault and Robbery, Police Seeking Suspects Who Fled in Stolen Vehicle

Four Teens Aged 13 to 17, Charged and Released After Assault and Robbery, Police Seeking Suspects Who Fled in Stolen Vehicle

On Sunday, April 13, 2025, at approximately 5:00 p.m., patrol officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a large fight involving juveniles in the area of 3515 Promenade Place in Waldorf. Upon arrival, officers located a juvenile victim suffering from a broken nose who reported being assaulted by multiple...
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UPDATE: Six Displaced After House in Nanjemoy is Destroyed After Accidental Fire

UPDATE: Six Displaced After House in Nanjemoy is Destroyed After Accidental Fire

UPDATE 4/15/2025: On Tuesday, April 15, 2025, firefighters responded to 2180 Sandy Point Road in Nanjemoy, Charles County, for the reported house on fire. Crews found a single story double wide trailer fully engulfed in flames. 45 firefighters responded to the scene with the fire being controlled in 30 minutes. No injuries were reported. All...
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Charles County Public Schools Seeking Feedback on Proposed Resource for English Language Development Learners

Charles County Public Schools Seeking Feedback on Proposed Resource for English Language Development Learners

A new curriculum resource for English Language Development (ELD) services is being proposed by a Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) committee made up of instructional specialists, ELD teachers, parents and students. If approved, the resource will be used starting in the 2025-2026 school year. “English 3D,” by Kate Kinsella, Ed.D., is being considered by...
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Anne Arundel County Sex Offender Sentenced to 35 Years for Sexually Exploiting Minor,

Anne Arundel County Sex Offender Sentenced to 35 Years for Sexually Exploiting Minor,

U.S. District Judge Richard D. Bennett sentenced Gary Hammond Jackson, III, 33, of Pasadena, Maryland, to 35 years in federal prison, followed by a lifetime of supervised release, for the sexual exploitation of a minor and the commission of a felony involving a minor by a registered sex offender. Kelly O. Hayes, U.S. Attorney...
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Cell Phones Broken and Truck Window Smashed by Mechanicsville Woman During Assault on Roommate

Cell Phones Broken and Truck Window Smashed by Mechanicsville Woman During Assault on Roommate

Britany Ann Moody, 37, of Mechanicsville, is facing multiple misdemeanor charges after a domestic incident involving a physical altercation and property damage earlier this year. According to court documents from the District Court for St. Mary’s County, Moody was arrested on March 13, 2025, and charged with second-degree assault and three counts of malicious...
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Mechanicsville Man Charged After Allegedly Confronting Amazon Driver with Gun

Mechanicsville Man Charged After Allegedly Confronting Amazon Driver with Gun

Jason Francis Hancock, 36, of Mechanicsville, is facing criminal charges following an encounter involving an Amazon Flex delivery driver in the early hours of March 16, 2025. According to court documents filed in the District Court for St. Mary’s County, Hancock has been charged with first-degree assault and second-degree assault after allegedly confronting a...
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Jason Groth Appointed as Charles County Director of Planning and Growth Management

Jason Groth Appointed as Charles County Director of Planning and Growth Management

Charles County Acting Administrator Deborah Hall announces the appointment of Jason Groth as the Director of the Department of Planning and Growth Management. Groth serves as Acting Director and will officially fill the position on April 19, 2025. “I am thrilled to celebrate Jason Groth’s promotion to Director of the Department of Planning and...
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Inmate in St. Mary’s County Jail Awaiting Sentencing for Rape, Assaults Fellow Detainee Over Bible and TV Remote

Inmate in St. Mary’s County Jail Awaiting Sentencing for Rape, Assaults Fellow Detainee Over Bible and TV Remote

Joseph Gerald Miles III, 38, of Mechanicsville, is facing two misdemeanor assault charges after an alleged altercation at the St. Mary’s County Detention Center earlier this month. Miles was charged with one count of second-degree assault and one count of second-degree assault of an inmate or Department of Corrections employee. The incident reportedly took...
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Accomplice in Hollywood Carnival Murder Sentenced to Life in Prison

Accomplice in Hollywood Carnival Murder Sentenced to Life in Prison

UPDATE 4/14/2025: State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling announced today that Thomas Moreland, 22, of Lexington Park, Maryland, was sentenced to LIFE in prison for his involvement in the 2022 Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department’s Annual Carnival shooting murder. On July 15, 2022, Moreland and others carried out a violent attack that claimed the life of a...
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Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day May 31, 2025

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day May 31, 2025

Clean out your barn, basement, garage, and other home storage areas in preparation for Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day! St. Mary’s County Government’s Department of Public Works & Transportation (DPW&T) will offer Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day on Saturday, May 31, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the St. Andrews Landfill, located...
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Forrest Center Hosting Annual SkillsUSA Cruisin’ Into Spring Car Show April 26th, 2025

Forrest Center Hosting Annual SkillsUSA Cruisin’ Into Spring Car Show April 26th, 2025

The Dr. James A. Forrest Career & Technology Center is hosting their Annual SkillsUSA Cruisin’ Into Spring Car Show on Saturday, April 26, 2025 in the school’s parking lot. The event runs from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Vehicles entered in the event may start arriving after 7:00 a.m.  Judging starts at 9:00 a.m....
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Carver Community Arts Center & Makerspace Project Set to Open in Fall of 2025

Carver Community Arts Center & Makerspace Project Set to Open in Fall of 2025

St. Mary’s County Government’s Department of Recreation & Parks (R&P), in partnership with the St. Mary’s County Arts Council (SMCAC) and PaxSpace, is excited to announce the Carver Community Arts Center & Makerspace project. This dynamic new facility, which will be located in the east wing of Carver Recreation Center, will provide an innovative...
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Maryland Casinos Generate $172.1 Million in Gaming Revenue During March

Maryland Casinos Generate $172.1 Million in Gaming Revenue During March

Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $172,105,632 in revenue from slot machines and table games during March 2025. The total was down $6,032,191 (-3.4%) from March 2024 when the casinos registered their fifth-best monthly gaming revenue performance ($178,137,823). Maryland’s sports wagering market generated $4,419,403 in contributions to the state during March 2025. Casino gaming...
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24-Year-Old PG County Woman Sentenced to 9 Years for Large Check Fraud Scheme Involving Over 900 Victims

24-Year-Old PG County Woman Sentenced to 9 Years for Large Check Fraud Scheme Involving Over 900 Victims

U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis sentenced Tianna Cosby, aka “Mendoza,” 24, of Prince George’s County, Maryland, to 114 months in federal prison. In October 2024, Cosby pled guilty to conspiracy to commit mail and bank fraud and aggravated identity theft. Kelly O. Hayes, U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland, announced the sentencing with Postal...
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May 2025 Events at the Calvert Marine Museum

May 2025 Events at the Calvert Marine Museum

May is packed with exciting events at the Calvert Marine Museum! Enjoy the Solomons Maritime Festival on May 3 with free museum admission, boat rides, live music, and hands-on activities, or explore local history at the Lore Oyster House and Cove Point Lighthouse throughout the month. Special events include Jordan Davis live in concert...
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Free Document Shredding Event Announced for St. Mary’s County on Saturday, May 17, 2025

Free Document Shredding Event Announced for St. Mary’s County on Saturday, May 17, 2025

It’s time to clean out your filing cabinets and desks to get rid of confidential, private, or other important personal documents that you no longer need to keep! St. Mary’s County Government’s Department of Public Works & Transportation (DPW&T) will host their 17th annual Community Shredding Event on Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 8...
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