On Sunday, July 25, 2021, at approximately 7:45 p.m., Officer J. Piersa of the La Plata Police Department was dispatched to a report of a disorderly subject at the Subway on Crain Highway, in La Plata.
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Man Charged with Kidnaping After Attempted Carjacking in La Plata
Firefighters Respond to Three Fires in Lexington Park, State Fire Marshal Investigating
On Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at approximately 9:00 p.m., firefighters from the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department responded to the Restore – Habitat for Humanity located at 21600 Great Mills Road in Lexington Park, for the reported outside fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find fire showing from a dumpster. Firefighters extinguished the...
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VIDEO: No Injuries Reported After Firefighters Respond to Vehicle Fire in Park Hall
On Monday, August 2, 2021, at approximately 7:18 p.m., firefighters from Bay District, Ridge, NAS Patuxent River, NAS Webster Field, Valley Lee, Leonardtown, and Seventh District were alerted to the 47000 block of Relative Lane in Park Hall, for the reported vehicle on fire threatening a residence. Crews arrived on the scene to find...
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Firefighters Respond to Vehicle Fire in Leonardtown
On Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at approximately 8:48 a.m., four firefighters from the Valley Lee Volunteer Fire Department responded to the area of Point Lookout Road and Chingville Road in Leonardtown, for the reported vehicle on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find a Chrysler sedan fully engulfed in flames. Firefighters extinguished the...
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Police Investigating Hit and Run in Great Mills, No Injuries Reported
On Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at approximately 12:40 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the intersection of Chancellors Run Road and Pegg Road in Great Mills, for the reported motor vehicle collision with injuries. Firefighters arrived on the scene to find two vehicles in the roadway involved in a rear-end style collision....
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Leader of Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced to 11 Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Kilograms of Cocaine in Maryland, and Bribing U.S. Postal Letter Carriers
U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis sentenced Russell Stanley III, age 40, of Bowie, Maryland, to 11 years in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute cocaine, conspiracy to commit an offense against the United States, and bribery of a government official. The...
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Pasadena Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Federal Prison for Shooting and Killing Victim During a Carjacking in South Baltimore
U.S. District Judge Richard D. Bennett sentenced Collin Davis, age 34, of Pasadena, Maryland, to 25 years in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for the federal charge of carjacking resulting in death, related to Davis’ carjacking and murder in Baltimore of an individual who he knew and had attempted to...
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Charles County Sheriff’s Office Announces Application for Grant
The Charles County Sheriff’s Office and Charles County Circuit Court are announcing they will apply for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Formula Program through the United States Department of Justice. The JAG Program provides states and units of local governments with critical funding necessary to support a range of program areas...
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Police Investigating Moped Crash That Killed 52-Year-Old Hughesville Man
The Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating the circumstances of a fatal crash involving a moped Saturday, July 30. 2021. The deceased driver is 52-year-old John Mullikin of Hughesville. On July 31, 2021, at approximately 3:05 pm, patrol officers responded to the intersection of Brandywine Road and Floral Park Road in Clinton for...
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VIDEO: Retired Maryland Elementary School Teacher Charged With Child Porn Possession
U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Richard W. Scherer, 70, of Depew, NY, was arrested and charged by complaint with enticement of a minor and possession of child pornography. The charges carry a mandatory minimum penalty of 10 years in prison, a maximum of life, and a $250,000 fine. Assistant U.S....
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Governor Hogan Announces $6 Million in Grants to Address Heroin and Opioid Crisis
Governor Larry Hogan today announced $6 million in new awards to support the Maryland Criminal Intelligence Network and heroin coordinators. “The work of our heroin coordinators and the Maryland Criminal Intelligence Network are an integral part of our comprehensive strategy to collaborate across jurisdictions to dismantle criminal organizations, remain ahead of potential threats, refer...
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Charles County Sheriff’s Office Recognizes Correctional Officer Oliva as Officer of the Quarter
The Charles County Sheriff’s Office would like to share with you the successes of CFC Oliva, a Correctional Officer at the Detention Center. Oliva was recognized as Officer of the Quarter for his dedication to duty, especially as it relates to his service as a specialized member of the Emergency Response Team. Recently, CFC...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Assistance in Locating Missing 16-Year-Old Male from St. Mary’s City
The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance in locating missing person: Daimyon Anthony Wood, a 16-year-old black male, who was last seen on Sunday, August 1, 2021, in area of Luca Cove Road in St. Mary’s City. If you have information that can assist in helping safely locate Daimyon Wood, please call...
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State Fire Marshal Investigating Vehicle Arson in Indian Head, No Injuries Reported
On Thursday, July 29, 2021, at approximately 11:03 p.m., 10 firefighters from the Tenth District Volunteer Fire Department responded to the area of Stuckey Road in Indian Head, for the reported vehicle on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find a 2017 Lexus NX200t sedan fully engulfed in flames. Firefighters controlled the fire...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Youth Gun Violence Task Force Make Multiple Arrests – July 28, 2021
On July 28, 2021, members of the Youth Gun Violence Task Force located Jeremiah Lee Logan Jr., age 19 of Lexington Park, in the 46600 block of Yorktown Road in Lexington Park. Logan had an outstanding warrant for his arrest and was taken into custody. The warrant was served on Logan charging him with...
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MDOT SHA Lane Shift at Point Lookout State Park on MD Rt. 5 Beginning Tuesday, August 3, 2021
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) is preparing to temporarily shift traffic along MD 5 (Point Lookout Road) in St. Mary’s County between Camp Brown Road and the Point Lookout State Park entrance Tuesday, August 3, as part of the $24 million project to enhance safety along the roadway. Part...
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VIDEO: State Fire Marshal Investigating Fire at Habitat for Humanity in Great Mills Square, No Injuries Reported
On Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at 10:55 p.m., firefighters from Bay District and NAS Patuxent River responded to the Restore – Habitat for Humanity located at 21600 Great Mills Road in Lexington Park, for the reported large outside fire threatening a structure. Crews arrived on the scene to find fire showing from the rear...
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VIDEO: Detectives Seeking Community’s Assistance in Identifying Suspect Wanted in String of Seven Commercial Armed Robberies
The Prince George’s County Police Department’s CID – Robbery Unit is investigating a string of commercial armed robberies that have occurred across the county beginning June 18 Detectives are hoping that someone in the community can help identify this suspect in these newly released photos and videos. A cash reward of up to $2,500...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Investigating 15-Year-Old Male Reportedly Stabbed in Lexington Park
On Sunday, August 1, 2021, at approximately 7:05 p.m., police and emergency medical personnel responded to the 21400 block of Prather Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported stabbing. The 911 caller was a third party and was not on the scene, and the only information provided was a 15-year-old male was stabbed and...
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Two Transported to Area Trauma Centers After Head-on Collision in Newburg
On Sunday, August 1, 2021, at approximately 11:15 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of 13050 Rock Point Road in Newburg, for the motor vehicle collision reported serious with entrapment. Crews arrived on the scene in under 3 minutes and found two vehicles in the roadway involved in a head-on...
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Patrick Warren “Pat” Langley, 65
Patrick Warren “Pat” Langley, 65, of Faulkner, MD passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at his home. He was born on January 6, 1956, in Washington, DC. Pat was a dedicated father, brother, uncle and friend. He was blessed to be able to spend time with his family on a regular basis....
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Frederick “Fred” William Beigel, 72
Frederick “Fred” William Beigel, 72, of Charlotte Hall, MD passed away July 25, 2021 in the comfort of his home. He was born April 6, 1949 in Washington D.C. to Robert and Betty Beigel. He was one (1) of five (5) children. Fred graduated with his diploma from Wheaton High School in 1967 and...
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Thomas Edward Goldsborough, 77
Thomas Edward Goldsborough, 77, of Mechanicsville, MD departed this life on Sunday, July 25, 2021 at his daughter’s residence in Mechanicsville, MD. He was born on November 4, 1943 in Hollywood, MD to the late Charles Delmas Goldsborough and Ann Loretta (Hayden) Goldsborough. Thomas met and fell in love with Rose Marie Goldsborough in...
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Thomas Stephen Gross, 73
Thomas Stephen Gross, 73, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on Friday, July 23, 2021, at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. He was born on July 6, 1948, in Dayton, KY to the late Isaac William Gross, Jr. and Maxine Spivey. He was brought up in Hamilton, Ohio and was known as Steve to his family...
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Joseph Robert “Bobby” Vallandingham, 36
Joseph Robert “Bobby” Vallandingham, 36, of Leonardtown, MD, passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2021 at Georgetown University Hospital. Born on January 25, 1985 in Leonardtown, MD, he was the son of Sara Teresa “Tere” (Downs) and the late Joseph Wilbur Vallandingham, Jr. Bobby graduated from Chopticon High School in 2003. During high school,...
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