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Charles County Detectives Seeking Information of Suspect Vehicle Related to Fraud/Theft Scheme Involving 80-Year-Old Victim

Charles County Detectives Seeking Information of Suspect Vehicle Related to Fraud/Theft Scheme Involving 80-Year-Old Victim

Can you identify this van? Detectives are looking for information about this vehicle related to a fraud/theft scheme. Several weeks ago, a suspect contacted an 80-year-old victim and advised that she would need to pay a large sum of cash to get her grandson out of jail. The victim met the suspect at a...
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29-Year-Old Male Flown to Area Trauma Center After Tree Falls on Construction Vehicle and Subject in Waldorf

29-Year-Old Male Flown to Area Trauma Center After Tree Falls on Construction Vehicle and Subject in Waldorf

On Wednesday, October 14, 2020, at approximately 4:36 p.m., fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Davis Road and Proctor Place in Waldorf, for the subject trapped under a tree. The 911 caller reported a large tree fell onto a “Bobcat” with one subject trapped in the construction equipment under the tree....
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Two Fast Food Restaurants on Great Mills Road Have Closed Their Doors

Two Fast Food Restaurants on Great Mills Road Have Closed Their Doors

The Burger King and KFC fast food restaurants on Great Mills Road, in Lexington Park have closed. Signs on both restaurants indicate they are closed effective immediately. The sign on the KFC says it has closed permanently and that a Taco Bell may be coming in the future, while the Burger King sign only...
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U.S. Attorney Robert K. Hur Announces More Than $3.6 Million in Federal Department of Justice Grants to Maryland

U.S. Attorney Robert K. Hur Announces More Than $3.6 Million in Federal Department of Justice Grants to Maryland

U.S. Attorney Robert K. Hur today announced $2,505,686 in Department of Justice grants to seven entities in Maryland to fund crime laboratories, decrease DNA backlogs, support basic and applied forensic research, and help law enforcement identify missing persons, as part of $192 million in funding to advance forensic science nationwide. In addition, U.S. Attorney...
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Calvert County Hospice Receives $670 Donation from Wear Your Spirit Warehouse

Calvert County Hospice Receives $670 Donation from Wear Your Spirit Warehouse

The Calvert County Hospice was the grateful recipient of a $670 donation from Wear Your Spirit Warehouse. The donation was from the Here for Good campaign that raised funds for community businesses and organizations through t-shirt, sweatshirt, and water bottle sales. Brother Ken Taylor from St. Nicholas Lutheran Church and his congregation decided to...
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One Injured After Dump Truck Strikes Vehicle and Overturns in Lexington Park

One Injured After Dump Truck Strikes Vehicle and Overturns in Lexington Park

On Wednesday, October 14, 2020, at approximately 11:15 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Willows Road and Colby Drive in Lexington Park, for the motor vehicle collision involving a dump truck. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle in the roadway with a dump truck overturned...
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VIDEO: Impaired Driver Arrested at Scene of Motor Vehicle Collision in California

VIDEO: Impaired Driver Arrested at Scene of Motor Vehicle Collision in California

On Tuesday, October 13, 2020, at approximately 9:30 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the intersection of Chancellors Run Road and FDR Boulevard in  California, for the motor vehicle collision with injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to find two vehicles involved. Two adults were transported to an area hospital for their...
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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Wanted Wednesday

Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Wanted Wednesday

Ashley Nicole Gearheart- subject is wanted for Child Support. Any information on the subject, please contact the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office 410-535-2800 and or Dfc. Chip Ward at 443-532-0603, Sgt Phillip Foote at 443-624-7137 Taylor Nicole White- subject is wanted for Assault. Any information on the subject, please contact the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office...
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One Firefighter Injured and Eight Occupants Displaced After Fire at Assisted Living Facility, Fire Deemed Accidental

One Firefighter Injured and Eight Occupants Displaced After Fire at Assisted Living Facility, Fire Deemed Accidental

On Friday, October 9, 2020, at approximately 9:47 p.m., firefighters responded to 2950 Fern Hill Place in Waldorf, for the reported structure fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find a two story single family residence that is used as an assisted living facility, with fire showing from the second floor and roof. The...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Identities of Vandalism Suspects in Scotland

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Identities of Vandalism Suspects in Scotland

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the person pictured as well as three others in a vandalism investigation. On Saturday, September 12, 2020 between 11:58 p.m., and 12:52 a.m., the suspects vandalized a bulletin board at 11617 Point Lookout Road in Scotland. Anyone with information about the identities of...
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Bel Alton and La Plata Volunteer Fire Departments Announce Passing of William Albrittain

Bel Alton and La Plata Volunteer Fire Departments Announce Passing of William Albrittain

With great sadness, the Bel Alton Volunteer Fire Department announces the passing of Life Member William Albrittain. William Miles Albrittain, Sr., was born July 8, 1928, and passed on Monday, October 12, 2020, Willie started his Fire Service in the La Plata Volunteer Fire Department in 1943 at age 15 during World War II....
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CalvertHealth Cancer Team Focused on Early Detection and Survivorship in October

CalvertHealth Cancer Team Focused on Early Detection and Survivorship in October

CalvertHealth hosted its 1st Annual Cancer Survivor Celebration at the Rod ‘N’ Reel Resort recently as part of an ongoing initiative to expand support services for cancer survivors. The celebration was preceded by months of pilot programs to include kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, fitness and wellness classes, cooking classes and more. “Our goal...
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Marrick Properties Donates Welding Equipment to Help Trade Students Perfect Their Skills

Marrick Properties Donates Welding Equipment to Help Trade Students Perfect Their Skills

Marrick Properties recently donated a weld test bender that will give College of Southern Maryland (CSM) welding students an opportunity to evaluate the strength and integrity of their welds. The $1,316 piece of equipment is used by inspectors to bend weld specimens and provides immediate feedback to students as they perfect their skills. The...
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VIDEO: Deadline to Register to Vote is TODAY! Governor Hogan Encourages All Marylanders to Vote in the 2020 General Election

 If you are NOT registered to vote, click here. If you are registered to vote, click here for polling locations, information, mail-in ballot and all the details needed to vote this year! Today, Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020, is the last day for voter registration. To register to vote, a resident must complete a...
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Rainier Nazal Dizon Wanted for Failure to Register as Sex Offender

Rainier Nazal Dizon Wanted for Failure to Register as Sex Offender

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of Rainier Nazal Dizon, a lifetime sexual offender, for failure to register. Dizon is a 38-year-old male, with black hair, brown eyes, 5’ 8” tall, weighing 190 lbs. Anyone with information on Dizon’s whereabouts is asked to call Detective Cpl. Melissa Green at 301-475-4200,...
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WAVE Detectives Arrest Beltsville Automotive Repair Shop Owner who Faces 29 Counts of Weapon and Vehicle Theft Related Charges

WAVE Detectives Arrest Beltsville Automotive Repair Shop Owner who Faces 29 Counts of Weapon and Vehicle Theft Related Charges

Detectives assigned to the Washington Area Vehicle Enforcement Unit arrested the owner of a Beltsville automotive repair shop, 30-year-old Herman Guzman, of the 9000 block of Dubarry Avenue in Lanham. Following a lengthy investigation into vehicle thefts, on Wednesday, the investigators executed a search warrant at GR Motorworks on Hanna Street. During that search,...
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Annual Boo Thru Safe Candy Giveaway to be Hosted on Halloween at the Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department

Annual Boo Thru Safe Candy Giveaway to be Hosted on Halloween at the Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department

On Saturday, October 31, 2020, from 7:00 p.m., to 9:00 p.m., citizens can drive through the haunted Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department, which will be free and safe for the whole family! Candy and Fire Prevention Goodie bags will be provided by staffing on the scene.
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CDC COVID-19 Halloween Guidelines and Suggestions

CDC COVID-19 Halloween Guidelines and Suggestions

As many people in the United States begin to plan for fall and winter holiday celebrations, CDC offers the following considerations to help protect individuals, their families, friends, and communities from COVID-19. These considerations are meant to supplement—not replace—any state, local, territorial, or tribal health and safety laws, rules, and regulations with which holiday...
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Maryland Lawmakers Announce More Than $280,000 in Federal Funding to Expand Digital Education Resources During the Pandemic

Maryland Lawmakers Announce More Than $280,000 in Federal Funding to Expand Digital Education Resources During the Pandemic

Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen, and Congressman Andy Harris announced $280,450 in federal funding to expand educational resources and digital access in libraries and museums across Maryland. “Libraries and museums serve as a vehicle for educating individuals of all ages while also preserving our nation’s history,” said...
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Safe Drive-Through Candy Giveaway to be Hosted on Halloween at the Bay District Volunteer Fire Departments in California and Lexington Park

Safe Drive-Through Candy Giveaway to be Hosted on Halloween at the Bay District Volunteer Fire Departments in California and Lexington Park

The Bay District Volunteer Fire Department will be hosting a safe drive-thru candy give-away at both Firehouses on Saturday, October 31, 2020, from 5:00 p.m., to 7:00 p.m. This event was started many years ago with the intention of having a place that children could trick or treat, and the parents would be confident...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Hit and Run in Lexington Park, One Transported to Hospital

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Hit and Run in Lexington Park, One Transported to Hospital

On Sunday, October 11, 2020, at approximately 7:30 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Point Lookout Road and Hermanville Road in Lexington Park, for the motor vehicle collision with injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle on the shoulder of the roadway, with firefighters reporting...
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UPDATE: Southern Maryland Native/Myrtle Beach Police Police Officer Killed in Line of Duty – Expect Traffic Delays for Large Funeral Procession

UPDATE: Southern Maryland Native/Myrtle Beach Police Police Officer Killed in Line of Duty – Expect Traffic Delays for Large Funeral Procession

UPDATE: This upcoming Monday and Tuesday (10/12 & 13/2929), funeral services will be taking place in Charles County for Officer Jacob Hancher, a police officer in Myrtle Beach who was killed in the line of duty on October 3. Officer Hancher was from Charles County and his family still lives in this area. Members of...
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Two Transported to Trauma Center After Golf Cart Rollover in Piney Point

Two Transported to Trauma Center After Golf Cart Rollover in Piney Point

On Saturday, October 10, 2020, at approximately 11:15 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of the Piney Point Post Office in Piney Point, for the motor vehicle collision involving a golf cart with one subject unconscious. Firefighters arrived on the scene to find a single golf cart on the shoulder...
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The Cow & The Fish Restaurant Owners Announce New Italian Restaurant Coming Soon to Leonardtown

The Cow & The Fish Restaurant Owners Announce New Italian Restaurant Coming Soon to Leonardtown

The owners of The Cow and The Fish restaurant located in Hollywood, are excited to announce their new restaurant, Il Piccolo Morso, which will will be located in Leonardtown, featuring authentic Italian cuisine and the same warm and inviting atmosphere you’ve come to know from The Cow & The Fish. More details will be...
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Charles County Speed Camera Program Locations for Week of October 11, 2020

Charles County Speed Camera Program Locations for Week of October 11, 2020

As a reminder, we have withdrawn our Speed Camera Program from schools that are not open and or those that are not being used for critical operations. The Speed Camera Program will operate at schools that are open and or for those dispensing meals and educational supplies for our students. Please drive responsibly, especially...
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