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St. Mary’s County Health Department Announces Immediate Temporary Closure of COVID-19 Testing Site in Lexington Park

St. Mary’s County Health Department Announces Immediate Temporary Closure of COVID-19 Testing Site in Lexington Park

The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) is announcing the immediate closure of the walk up COVID-19 testing site currently located at the Harm Reduction Office in Lexington Park, until further notice. “Extremely low temperatures at an outdoor testing site is unsafe for the staff and community members waiting in line,” said Dr. Meena...
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Criminal Summons Served – November 2020

Criminal Summons Served – November 2020

Criminal Summons Served- November 2020 11/01/20- Kevin NMN Johnson, age 53 of Bushwood- Indecent Exposure by DFC. Holdsworth# 305. CASE# 64171-20 11/02/20- Willard Henry Mumford, age 56 of California- Assault 2nd Degree by Dep. Rycyzyn# 350. CASE# 64735-20 11/02/20- Joshua William Pease, age 39 of Mechanicsville- Possession of Firearm/Crime of Violence by Dep. Westphal#...
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State of Maryland to Focus on Health Care Workers, Long-Term Care Facilities, First Responders In Initial COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation

State of Maryland to Focus on Health Care Workers, Long-Term Care Facilities, First Responders In Initial COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation

State Launching Aggressive Public Health Campaign to Encourage Marylanders to Get Vaccinated. As COVID-19 vaccination preparation moves forward across the country, Governor Larry Hogan today provided an update on Maryland’s plans to safely deliver and distribute effective vaccines. “Our team at the Maryland Department of Health has worked hard over the past eight months...
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Apartment Fire in Indian Head Under Investigation

Apartment Fire in Indian Head Under Investigation

On Saturday, December 5, 2020, at approximately 10:10 p.m., firefighters responded to 4035 Indian Head Highway, in Indian Head for the report of an apartment on fire. It took over 50 firefighters approximately 30 minutes to bring the fire under control. The fire involved an eight unit apartment building. All units sustained varying level...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Identity of Cell Phone Theft Suspects in California

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Identity of Cell Phone Theft Suspects in California

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identities of the persons shown in a theft investigation. On Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at 6:50 p.m., Suspect 1 entered the California T-Mobile store and asked about updating his phone. Suspect 2 entered when the store employee went to the back to retrieve a phone...
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Seven Years Later: Prince George’s County Police Seeking Community’s Assistance in Solving Teen’s 2013 Murder

Seven Years Later: Prince George’s County Police Seeking Community’s Assistance in Solving Teen’s 2013 Murder

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Cold Case Unit remains committed to solving the murder of Brandon Ramone Johnson of District Heights – who was shot and killed in 2013 just days before his 18th birthday. On December 7, 2013, at approximately 3:15 am, patrol officers were called to the 4900 block of Suitland...
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Hogan Announces Maryland and United States Flags to be Flown at Half Staff for Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

Hogan Announces Maryland and United States Flags to be Flown at Half Staff for Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

On Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, we remember the date which will live in infamy – December 7, 1941 – that changed the course of the 20th century. Please join me in taking a moment to remember the Greatest Generation, and to honor those who lost their lives in that horrific attack. Governor Larry Hogan...
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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Mourns Passing of K-9 Edo

Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Mourns Passing of K-9 Edo

It is with great sadness that the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office has to announce the passing of K-9 Edo. K-9 Edo was the partner to Cpl. Jamie Morgan and served the agency from 2011 to his untimely passing on December 4, 2020. K-9 Edo was a European import German Shepherd/Malinois mix that was purchased...
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Maryland Lottery Weekly Winners: Two $10,000 Scratch Offs Sold in St. Mary’s County

Maryland Lottery Weekly Winners: Two $10,000 Scratch Offs Sold in St. Mary’s County

A $100,000 scratch-off prize was claimed last week on a ticket sold in Lanham, and another five players won $50,000 each in Baltimore, Beltsville, Takoma Park and Oxon Hill. In all, Lottery players won or claimed nearly $26.2 million in the seven days ending December 6, 2020, including 27 tickets worth $10,000 or more...
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Maryland State Police to Continue Increased Patrols to Combat Impaired, Distracted, Aggressive Driving This Holiday Season

Maryland State Police to Continue Increased Patrols to Combat Impaired, Distracted, Aggressive Driving This Holiday Season

Even with residents expected to reduce their travel due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Maryland State Police will continue to be on alert to ensure motorists remain safe on the road this holiday season. Troopers from each of the 23 Maryland State Police barracks will continue to focus enforcement efforts on impaired driving, aggressive...
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COVID-19 Testing Site Early Closure on Monday, December 7, 2020

COVID-19 Testing Site Early Closure on Monday, December 7, 2020

Due to cold temperatures, the St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) is announcing that the following walk-up COVID-19 testing sites will close early today, December 7 at 12:30 p.m.: St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) COVID-19 Testing: Main Office in Leonardtown Harm Reduction Program Office in Lexington Park Regular testing hours are expected to...
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Calvert County Libraries Announce Prince Frederick Staff Tests Positive for COVID-19

Calvert County Libraries Announce Prince Frederick Staff Tests Positive for COVID-19

A member of Calvert Library Prince Frederick staff tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday, December 5.  Deep cleaning of the building took place on Sunday, December 6. The staff member did not have close contact with the public nor work in the public area in the days preceding the positive test.  Staff members who...
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State Police Helicopter Hoists Kayaker From Marsh In Patuxent River Park

State Police Helicopter Hoists Kayaker From Marsh In Patuxent River Park

On Saturday, December 5th, just before 7:00 pm, Maryland State Police Helicopter Trooper 2, based at Andrews Air Force Base, was dispatched to Patuxent River Park in Prince George’s County, to hoist a kayaker who had capsized and was stuck in mud in the marsh. The Prince George’s County Emergency Operations Center received a...
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Charles County Sheriff, Troy Berry Announces the Passing of Master Corporal Robert Cadrette

Charles County Sheriff, Troy Berry Announces the Passing of Master Corporal Robert Cadrette

The Charles County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of Master Corporal Robert Cadrette, ID #304, who died during the early evening hours on December 5, 2020 from complications associated with COVID-19. M/Cpl. Cadrette, age 51, was assigned to the Special Services Division, Property Management Section and was a 22-year-veteran of the Agency. Prior...
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Sunday, December 6, 2020: Maryland Reports 5,836 New Cases of COVID-19 in 48 Hours

Sunday, December 6, 2020: Maryland Reports 5,836 New Cases of COVID-19 in 48 Hours

According to the official numbers issued by the Maryland Department of Health and the CDC on Sunday, December 6, 2020, Maryland is reporting 5,836 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 48 hours On  Friday, December 4, 2020, the state reported an all-time high of 3,792 new cases for 24 hours. The positivity rate...
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Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership Seeks Public Comments on Draft 2020 Community Health Assessment Report

Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership Seeks Public Comments on Draft 2020 Community Health Assessment Report

The Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership (HSMP) is seeking public comments on the draft 2020 Community Health Assessment (CHA) report for St. Mary’s County. Community members can read the draft report and provide feedback to HSMP for consideration before the report is finalized at:  www.healthystmarys.com/2020-CHA This 2020 CHA report summarizes both quantitative public health data...
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Second District Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad 2020 Santa Run Schedule

Second District Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad 2020 Santa Run Schedule

Santa Claus will soon be coming to town in Valley Lee and surrounding areas. The Second District VFD&RS will be escorting Santa on his annual Fire Truck visits to all of the communities around Valley Lee. Due to COVID-19, and for the protection of both our citizens, our firefighters and EMS providers, as well...
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Maryland State Police Arrest Man for Sexual Solicitation of a Minor in Prince George’s County

Maryland State Police Arrest Man for Sexual Solicitation of a Minor in Prince George’s County

Maryland State Police arrested a man Thursday on charges he solicited sex from an undercover trooper who was posing as a child over the Internet in Prince George’s County. Ricardo Xavier Castillo, 52, of Hanover, Maryland, is charged with one count of sexual solicitation of a minor. He is being held without bail at...
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St. Mary’s County Public Schools Announces Meal Distribution Schedule for December

St. Mary’s County Public Schools Announces Meal Distribution Schedule for December

St. Mary’s County Public Schools Department of Food and Nutrition Services announces the schedule for curbside meal distribution for the month of December. Meals are available for students ages 18 years and younger. During the weeks of December 7 and December 14 – Curbside meals will be distributed at all school sites on Monday,...
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Seventh District Volunteer Fire Department 2020 Santa Run Schedule

Seventh District Volunteer Fire Department 2020 Santa Run Schedule

The Seventh District Volunteer Fire Department is pleased to announce that we will be bringing Santa around to our Community once again by way of a fire truck. We will be visiting many of the most populated streets and neighborhoods in our area and hope that you understand that we will not be able...
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One Transported to Trauma Center After Motor Vehicle Collision in Hollywood

One Transported to Trauma Center After Motor Vehicle Collision in Hollywood

On Friday, December 4, 2020, at approximately 3:45 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Hollywood Road and Morgan Road in Hollywood, for the motor vehicle collision reported serious with multiple subjects trapped. Crews arrived on the scene within minutes to find three vehicles involved in a rear-end style collision...
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UPDATE: Motor Vehicle Collision Involving Pedestrian in Leonardtown Sends One to Trauma Center, Two to Hospital

UPDATE: Motor Vehicle Collision Involving Pedestrian in Leonardtown Sends One to Trauma Center, Two to Hospital

UPDATE 12/4/2020: On Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020 at 6:30 p.m., deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of Point Lookout Road and Camp Cosoma Road for the report of a motor vehicle accident involving a pedestrian. Due to the severity of the injuries sustained by the pedestrian, members of...
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Friday, December 4, 2020: Maryland Reports 3,792 New Cases of COVID-19 in 24 Hours

Friday, December 4, 2020: Maryland Reports 3,792 New Cases of COVID-19 in 24 Hours

Today is the largest-ever daily increase of new cases, with over 3,790 new cases reported. As of Friday, December 4, 2020, Maryland reports 209,191 COVID-19 cases and 4,630 deaths, an increase of 3,792 cases and 24 deaths over 24 hours. There are 1,594 patients currently hospitalized, an increase of 24 from yesterday. COVID-19 Statistics...
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Charles County Public Schools Launch Meal Distribution Survey for Parents

Charles County Public Schools Launch Meal Distribution Survey for Parents

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is looking to expand its free meal distribution to the neighborhoods of our families. This includes free grab-and-go meal delivery by school bus to local neighborhoods. In order to plan the best routes that are most convenient for families, CCPS is asking parents to complete a quick survey linked here....
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Bowie Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Wire Fraud Charge for Stealing More Than $233,000 from His Employer and Another Business

Bowie Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Wire Fraud Charge for Stealing More Than $233,000 from His Employer and Another Business

Howard Ware, age 42, of Bowie, Maryland, pleaded guilty to wire fraud in connection with a fraud scheme to steal more than $233,000 from his employer and another business. The guilty plea was announced by United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Robert K. Hur and Special Agent in Charge Jennifer C. Boone...
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