UPDATE: Preston Johnson Downs, “Stink” 62 of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on September 3, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Born on May 25, 1958 in Leonardtown, MD he was the son of the late Preston Joseph Downs and Mary Emma Downs. Stink is survived by his wife Joyce A. Gatton...
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The St Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate Nalani Ulece Greenwell Greenwell is described by police as a black female, with black hair and brown eyes, she is 4 foot 8 inches tall and weighing 100 pounds She was last seen on Old Hewitt Road, Lexington Park Maryland on on Saturday, September...
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On Friday, September 4, 2020, at approximately 3:35 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Three Notch Road and Point Lookout Road in Mechanicsville, for the motor vehicle accident reported serious with one subject trapped. Crews arrived on the scene to find a RV off the roadway and into the...
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Troopers arrested and charged a Prince George’s County man early Friday morning after a Maryland State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force investigation developed evidence supporting charges of distribution and possession of child pornography. The suspect is identified as Neri Celio Fernandez, 30, of Lanham. Fernandez is charged with three counts of distribution...
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National Weather Service says there is an extraordinary threat to life or property in District of Columbia, Anne Arundel County, Frederick County, Montgomery County, Prince George’s County, Calvert County, Charles County, Carroll County, Arlington County, City of Alexandria, City of Fairfax, City of Fredericksburg, City of Manassas, Fairfax County, Fauquier County, Prince William County,...
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The last several months have been a busy time for many while students and educators prepared to start the school year in a virtual setting. Two grants from the State of Maryland – the CARES Middle Mile Grant and the Broadband for Underserved Students (BUS) Grant have been approved to help close technology gaps...
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The department has taken delivery of our new Pierce Enforcer Rescue Engine (Rescue Engine 1). We are excited to move forward with this newest addition to our apparatus fleet. We will have tools mounted in the compartments, train drivers on the new piece, and conduct training with the membership prior to it being placed...
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Good news!! Following the Board of Public Works Virtual Meeting that was held on September 2, 2020, the proposed cuts to the Maryland State Police Aviation Division are no longer being considered. After a meeting in July of 2020, the Maryland State Board of Public Works considered multiple significant and vital budget cuts to...
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As part of the local transition into Stage Three of the ‘Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery,’ St. Mary’s County Government and the St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) will be closing the COVID-19 Community Hotline. The last operational day of the Hotline will be Friday, September 4, 2020 from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m....
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is investigating several incidents of vandalism that occurred in the Kingston neighborhood, located on Medleys Neck Road in Leonardtown. Numerous street signs, neighborhood signs and pavement in the area was spray painted and damaged. The vandalisms occurred on August 28, 2020 between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and...
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On Thursday, September 3, 2020, at approximately 10:36 a.m., firefighters responded to 9490 H G Trueman Road in Lusby, for the reported attic fire in a residence. Crews arrived on the scene to find a two story residence and reported heavy fire showing from the roof, with firefighters requesting a working fire dispatch which...
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As the unofficial end to summer approaches, state troopers will be on extra alert in search of impaired, distracted and/or aggressive drivers this Labor Day weekend to ensure travelers get to their holiday destination safely. Beginning Thursday through Labor Day, troopers will be on patrol, using a variety of initiatives to keep traffic moving,...
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TJ Kim, a 16-year-old aspiring pilot who has been delivering personal protective equipment (PPE) to critical access hospitals in rural Virginia, expanded his efforts into Maryland this month. On Friday, Aug. 21, he landed at St. Mary’s County Regional Airport to donate to MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital. “We are incredibly grateful to be included...
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UPDATE 9/2/2020 @ 11:45 a.m.: On September 1, 2020, during a family dispute, the suspect later identified as Gregory Wayne Arnold Sr. 48, of Callaway, shot the two victims multiple times at a residence in the 22900 block of Newtowne Neck Road in Leonardtown. Victim Stephen Edward Arnold, 72, of Leonardtown, was transported to...
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Can you identify this vehicle? On August 28 at approximately 6p.m., officers responded to the area of Bancroft Drive in Waldorf for the report of an assault. Investigation revealed the victim and his 2-year-old grandson were walking on the sidewalk in front of their residence when a white Chrysler 300 slowly passed by and...
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The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County were proud to Honor Daryl Estep from the Department of Public Works & Transportation at their Sept. 1 meeting. Daryl was nominated for recognition by the Mechanicsville Volunteer Rescue Squad for going above and beyond the call of duty when he assisted EMTs in getting through flood waters...
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Detectives are hard at work attempting to identify the four suspects wanted for an armed robbery at a gas station. The business is in the 4400 block of Wheeler Road in Oxon Hill. The robbery took place on August 31st at approximately 5:30 am. The preliminary investigation revealed the suspects pulled a gun on...
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Troopers arrested and charged a Prince George’s County man early Wednesday morning after a Maryland State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force investigation developed evidence supporting charges of distribution and possession of child pornography. The suspect is identified as Rafael E. Mancia-Hernandez, 26, of Fort Washington. Mancia-Hernandez is charged with three counts of...
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UPDATE: Homicide Unit detectives credit an anonymous tip made to the Prince George’s County Crime Solvers with helping identify a suspect in a fatal shooting in Landover that occured in July. The suspect has been identified as 55-year-old Troy Eugene Smith of Palmer Park. He’s charged with fatally shooting 30-year-old Ronald Henderson, Jr. of...
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Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day is set for Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the St. Andrews Landfill. Residents can dispose of household hazardous waste materials in a safe manner and with environmentally responsible practices using the county’s certified vendor, ACV Enviro. Some hazardous waste items which will be...
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Wildewood Parkway near the Wildewood Pool may experience an occasional traffic delay due to the lining of storm drainpipes. However, the road will remain open. Pedestrians should use caution when entering the work area. Drivers should follow all signs and flagging directions through the site. The construction project will begin on or around Sept....
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Historic Sotterley is proud to once again host a Farmer’s Market in partnership with the St. Mary’s County Regional Airport (also known as Captain Walter Francis Duke Regional Airport). This market will take place on Sunday, September 6th from 9:00 am—1:00 pm, and it will be the last outdoor Airport Market of the 2020...
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St. Mary’s County Department of Economic Development and Visit St. Mary’s MD have partnered to launch Round Two of the Restaurant BOOST Gift Card Program. This program was initially launched to support local restaurants in St. Mary’s County facing economic hardships during the COVID-19 pandemic. The program is a gift card investment and value-added...
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Seasoned healthcare executive Nicole Hedderich, MHA, BSN, RN, CPHQ has been promoted to Associate Vice President of Quality & Risk Management at CalvertHealth Medical Center (CHMC). Hedderich, who has nearly 25 years of experience in health care including 12 years in leadership positions, will oversee the medical center’s quality and patient safety efforts. Hedderich...
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The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County held their regular business meeting Tuesday, Sept. 1 in the Chesapeake Building in Leonardtown. During their work session, the Commissioners delivered three proclamations, recognized a county employee with a Commendation, convened as the St. Mary’s County Board of Health, and approved the CY2021 Commissioners Meeting Schedule and FY2022...
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