Paula Michelle Stahlman, 62, of Port Republic, MD passed away on August 30, 2021 at Georgetown University Hospital. Born August 20, 1959 in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of Marie Jean (Sorrentino) Vidotto and the late Anthony Vidotto. Paula graduated from Suitland High School in 1977 and attended the Respiratory Therapy Program at...
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We regretfully announce the passing of Janice Marie Hall, 62, of Lusby, Maryland on August 30th, 2021. Janice, a loving and dedicated mother to three sons, was brought into this world on March 6th, 1959, to Joseph Edward Delgros and Joanne Kroner. She often spoke of her time riding horses as a child and...
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On September 3, 2021, members of the Charles County Sheriff’s Office and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Tactical Diversion Squad arrested Vincent Ippolito, 62, of Waldorf and Denise Marie Shifflett, 45, of La Plata in connection with illegally distributing drugs and narcotics. Ippolito, a licensed pharmacist and owner of Northgate Pharmacy in Waldorf, and...
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On Thursday, September 7, 2021, at approximately 12:45 p.m., Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to the 42300 block of Allison Drive for a possible animal rescue. Rescue Squad 7 responded shortly after dispatch with 6 Volunteers, and crews arrived to find a small dog that fell approximately 20 feet down a steep hill...
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James Leon Wilt, 86, of Avenue, MD (formerly of Mechanicsville, MD) passed away on November 6, 2020 at his home with his loving family at his side. He was born on June 22, 1934 in Rainelle, WV to the late Leon William Wilt and Betty F. Phillips. In September 1954 Jim enlisted in the...
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Hilda Gale Kanney, 73, of Lexington Park, MD, loving daughter and mother, died unexpectedly on the evening of Tuesday August 31, 2021. Gale was born on August 4, 1948 in Farmville, VA to the late Arnold Richer Olsen, better known as “Tex”, and Mary Hazel Olsen of Lexington Park, MD. Gale was the pillar...
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It is with deep sorrow that we announce that Sherish Lynn Guthrie, 53, of Lexington Park, MD went to be with the Lord on Tuesday August 31, 2021. Sheri was born on October 15, 1967 in Honolulu, HI to the late Andrew Charles Heath, Sr. and Hilda Gale Kanney. Though Sheri was taken from...
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Jeremy Christian Chism., 50, of Leonardtown, MD, passed away on August 26, 2021 at his home surrounded by his wife and sons. He was born on March 4, 1971 in Fort Wayne, IN to the late Kenon Taylor Chism, Jr. and Antoinette Cocorullo Chism. Jeremy married his wife Kelly Dingle on October 2, 1999...
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Ronald “Ronnie” Michael Miller 49, of Charlotte Hall, MD passed away suddenly on August 26, 2021. Ronnie was born in Cheverly, Maryland on June 4, 1972 to Allen and Linda Miller of La Plata, MD. At the early age of 18, Ronnie began working at Hunt Ford used car lot washing cars. His love...
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William Bernard Morgan, 89, of Hollywood, Maryland. Bernie passed away on September 1, 2021 at home surrounded by family. He was born on February 17, 1932 in New Market, Maryland to the late John H. Morgan and Mary D. Morgan. Bernie is survived by his wife, Violet T. Morgan; two daughters, Laura L. Brubaker...
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On Monday, September 6, 2021, at approximately 1:05 a.m., 75 firefighters from Charles, Calvert, and St. Mary’s County responded to 2824 Ridge Road in Huntingtown, for the reported house on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find a 1 & a 1/2 story single family dwelling with fire showing from all floors. The...
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On September 4, 2021, Deputy Savick of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of Southern Maryland Blvd. and Miss Sams Way in Huntingtown, for the reported stolen tags. The driver, Michael Earl Keens-Dumas, 39 of Baltimore, exited the vehicle and was placed under arrest. Keens-Dumans...
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Maryland State Police investigators remain on the scene of a shooting that wounded a bus driver in Anne Arundel County early Tuesday morning. The victim is not being identified at this time. He was transported to an area hospital for medical treatment. He was the driver of a passenger tour bus transporting ten passengers....
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A Maryland man pleaded guilty on Tuesday, September 7, 2021, to two counts of production of child pornography and one count of possession of child pornography, in connection with his sexual abuse of two minor children. According to court documents, Brian Anthony Gilbert, 33, of District Heights, uploaded and advertised at least two video...
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On Wednesday, September 8, 2021, at approximately 4:18 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the intersection of Hermanville Road and Point Lookout Road in Lexington Park, for the reported motor vehicle collision with injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle off the roadway and into a tree. The...
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Governor Larry Hogan today announced that, according to official CDC data, 95% of Marylanders 65 and older have now received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. “As one of the most vaccinated states in the country, we continue to achieve significant milestones and outpace the national rates across the board, and we...
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The Prince George’s County Police Department Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal crash that occurred in Clinton in late August. The driver and passenger were transported to area hospitals with serious injuries. The passenger, 10-year-old Pedro Gutierrez Gonzales of Clinton, died on September 3, 2021. The adult driver remains hospitalized and...
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Last week marked the 20th anniversary of the homicide of Karen Sabrina Wills, a resident of Waldorf. Her case remains unsolved, and your assistance can help us bring justice to Karen and her family. On September 4, 2001 at approximately 1:30am, officers with the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence at Kings...
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The 2021 Prince George’s County Fair originally scheduled to take place on September 9th to the 12th at the Show Place Arena has been canceled. The Prince George’s County Fair Association, Inc. released the following statement: After careful consideration with our members and the Health Department, we are sad to say that Prince George’s...
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A Calvert County woman enjoyed a visit to the Maryland Lottery Winner’s Circle this week after claiming a $100,000 top prize on a lucky $100,000 Extreme Cash scratch-off. The 60-year-old, who wished to remain anonymous, discovered her big win after revealing a lucky coin emblem on her $30 hot-pink scratch-off. Beneath the symbol, she...
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The Prince George’s County Police Department Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal collision that occurred in Accokeek late Saturday night. The deceased driver is 47-year-old Elliott Batts of Waldorf. On September 4, 2021, at approximately 11:15 pm, officers responded to the intersection of Berry Road and Bealle Hill Road for a...
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The Prince George’s County Police Department Warrant/Fugitive Division reported the arrest of John Frederick Carrington, 53, of Clinton, on September 1, 2021, on a warrant for First Degree Murder obtained by county police on August 30, 2021. According to the warrant, on August 29, 2021, police responded to an address in the 2900 Block...
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On Sunday, September 5, 2021, at approximately 3:35 p.m., fire and rescue personnel responded to Potts Point Road in Huntingtown, for a dog down a cliff and in the water. Rescue Squad 6 arrived and found a black dog at the bottom of a 30 foot cliff partially submerged in the water about 500...
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On Sunday, September 5, 2021, at approximately 4:45 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the Potomac River in the area of Swan Point near Matthews Manor Road in Charles County, for the reported drowning. Maryland State Police Helicopter Trooper 7 was requested to respond for aerial reconnaissance and possible patient transportation. Crews...
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On Sunday, September 5, 2021, at approximately 7:56 p.m., fire and rescue personnel responded to a residence located in the 40000 block of Leeland Road in Mechanicsville, for the reported traumatic injuries. Dispatchers advised the 911 caller reported a deck collapsed with multiple subjects injured. No entrapment was reported. Crews arrived on the scene...
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