Elmer C. Brown, Jr, “Buster”, 75 of Hollywood, MD formerly from Clinton, MD passed away on April 5, 2021 at his home. He was born on November 13, 1945 in Washington, DC and was the loving son of the late Mary Evelyn McLeran Brown and Elmer C. Brown, Sr. Elmer was the loving husband...
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The St. Mary’s County Public Schools released the following statement. “On April 13, 2021, at approximately 1:30 p.m., St. Mary’s County Public Schools was informed of an officer-involved shooting in Leonardtown. It was later reported that the shooting resulted in the death of a 16-year-old male, identified as Peyton Alexander Ham, a sophomore at...
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Bernard Sylvester Morgan, 76, nickname “Trigger”, departed this life Friday, April 2, 2021. Son of William Henry Morgan and Pearl Louise Hayden Morgan, he leaves behind his wife of 55 years and the “Love of his life”, Krystyna (Christine) Szlendak Morgan. Bernie (Trigger) loved playing the base guitar with local bands at numerous Tri-County...
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Catherine Elizabeth Young, 98 of California, MD, entered into eternal rest on April 8, 2021. On Thursday, April 22, 2021 visitation will begin at 9:00 am until time of service from 11:00 am – 12:00 noon at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 38576 Brett Way, Mechanicsville, MD. Interment to follow at Our Lady’s Church@ Medley’s Neck...
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On Tuesday, April 13, 2021, Everett Don Wilson Sr. departed this earthly life in Waldorf, MD. Family and friends will unite on Monday, April 19, 2021 from 9:00am until time of service 11:00am at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 2294 Old Washington Road in Waldorf, MD. Interment will follow at Washington National Cemetery in Hillcrest Heights,...
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On Thursday, April 8, 2021. Dollie Leacraft of Williamsburg, Virginia, departed this earthly life. Family and friends will unite on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 from 10 a.m. until time of service 11 a.m. at New Smyrna Missionary Baptist Church, 4417 Douglas Street N.E., Washington, DC. Interment will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Suitland,...
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Peacefully on Sunday, March 28, 2021, Elliott Herriott, Jr. departed this earthly life in White Plains, MD. Family and friends will unite on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 from 11:00am until time of service 12:00pm at New Beginning Christian Center 11775 Pika Drive, Waldorf, MD 20602. Interment will follow at MD Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD.
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Mrs. Martha Louise Chase, daughter of the late William Matthew Holt and Ethel Marie Brown Holt was born August 5, 1932 in Morganza, Maryland. She attended Saint Joseph’s Catholic school and graduated from Banneker High School. She was a lifelong member of St. Joseph’s Church. She was united in holy matrimony to James Leroy...
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Peacefully on Tuesday, March 30, 2021, Carol Ann Anderson departed this earthly life in Detroit, MI. Family and friends will unite on Thursday, April 15, 2021 from 3:00pm until time of service 4:00pm at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home 2294 Old Washington Road, Waldorf, MD 20601. Interment will be private. https://youtu.be/kKdVYuJYFwA
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Tony Covington, State’s Attorney for Charles County, announced that on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, Charles County Circuit Court Judge Donine M. Carrington Martin sentenced Christopher Anthony Goldbeck, 47 of Waldorf, to 43 years in prison for Second Degree Rape and Sexual Abuse of a Minor. Upon release, the defendant will be on supervised probation...
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UPDATE 4/14/2021: The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office has identified the suspect. Updates will be provided when they become available. The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the suspect shown in a theft investigation. On Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at 11:47 p.m., the suspect stole several pallets from behind the...
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This is the official statement provided by Mr. Christopher T. Longmore, attorney for the Boyle family, for distribution on behalf of Peyton Ham’s Family, Michael & Kristee Boyle, (Birthfather Jason Ham Haight) Peyton Alexander Ham is an incredibly smart, gifted sweet young man. Peyton is an honor student who enjoyed attending Leonardtown High School....
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On Tuesday, April 13, 2021, at approximately 3:45 p.m., firefighters from Waldorf and surrounding departments responded to 1007 Victoria Place in Waldorf, for the reported kitchen on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find a 2-story middle of the row townhouse with smoke showing. Firefighters immediately made entry and found a fire on...
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In March of 2021, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office initiated an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse involving a minor that occurred in the late 1990s. The suspect was identified as Allen Briscoe Weiland, 59 of Leonardtown. During the course of the investigation evidence was obtained supporting the allegations. The investigation was presented...
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On Tuesday, April 13, 2021, at approximately 12:55 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of the Murphy’s Store located at 8505 Port Tobacco Road in Port Tobacco, for a motor vehicle collision reported serious with one subject trapped and unconscious. Maryland State Police Helicopter Trooper 2 was pre-launched due to...
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As of April 12, more than 6.8 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen ) vaccine have been administered in the U.S. CDC and FDA are reviewing data involving six reported U.S. cases of a rare and severe type of blood clot in individuals after receiving the J&J vaccine. In these cases, a...
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In August of 2020, the Charles County Sheriff’s Office initiated an investigation into a corrections officer who worked at the Charles County Detention Center. Based on the nature of the allegations, CFC Richard Dean, a 14-year-veteran was suspended immediately. The investigation revealed the incident occurred in Virginia, and the investigation was turned over to...
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The Need for Action in Maryland; For decades, infrastructure in Maryland has suffered from a systemic lack of investment. The need for action is clear, Maryland’s infrastructure received a C grade on its Infrastructure Report Card. The American Jobs Plan will make a historic investment in our nation’s infrastructure. ROADS AND BRIDGES: In Maryland there...
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On Sunday, April 25, at 2 p.m., the St. Mary’s County Museum Division will remember the 87 lives lost in a tragedy during the American Civil War in a military ceremony with remarks from the Naval Air Station Patuxent River Base Commander and wreath laying on the waterfront at St. Clement’s Island Museum. Further...
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Despite fewer drivers on the road due to the COVID-19 pandemic, motor vehicle crashes on Maryland roadways claimed 569 lives in 2020, an increase of 6.4% compared to 535 deaths the previous year. Preliminary data released today by the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) also shows an increase in pedestrian and bicyclist fatalities, from...
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On April 10, 2021 at approximately 1:00 a.m. officers responded to the 200 block of Spring Maiden Court for a subject armed with a handgun. Two male subjects had been asked to leave a residence due to one of them having a handgun and for behaving disorderly and argumentative with the residents. Once outside,...
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Experienced paramedics seeking a rewarding career will have an opportunity to get a glimpse into the everyday life of a Trooper Flight Paramedic from the safety of the computer screen. The virtual open house is set for 6 p.m. on May 19, 2021. The recruiting event will provide a look into the operations and...
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Calvert County Public Schools (CCPS) is moving forward with plans to close the 2020-2021 school year with celebratory graduation ceremonies and to open the 2021-2022 school year with virtual and in-person options for families. High school graduations will be held on June 2 and 3 as originally planned. Calvert High School and Northern High...
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K9 Bruno retired with his handler Corporal Shawn Cathcart and previously battled cancer. On Monday, April 12, 2021, K9 Bruno crossed the Rainbow Bridge and will be greatly missed. In 2014, Cpl. Cathcart and Bruno were awarded the Meritorious Action Award for apprehending a fleeing felon. After leaving the Sheriff’s Office, Shawn Cathcart and...
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Detectives with the Homicide Unit have arrested and charged 26-year-old Andre Marquise Wilson of the 5800 block of Foote Street NE, Washington, DC and 25-year-old Stephan Deangelo Wilson of the 1600 block of F St NE, Washington, DC with the murder of 39-year-old Jerome Micos Dozier of Laurel, Maryland. On March 9, 2021 at...
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