Kimberlee Faye Ledsome, 62, of Newburg, Maryland passed away at her home (with the love of her life) Thomas Jones by her side on October 12. 2020. She was born on October 15, 1957 in Parkersburg, West Virginia. Preceded in death by her father, Luther Whitney Nash and her sister Roneva Nash. Kimberlee is...
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Cottonelle Flushable Wipes Recalled Due to Possible Bacterial Contamination
What is the reason for this Product Recall? Kimberly-Clark announced a product recall of its Cottonelle® Flushable Wipes and Cottonelle® GentlePlus Flushable Wipes sold throughout the United States, Canada and the Caribbean, due to the detection of some Cottonelle® Flushable Wipes that do not meet our high quality standards. The recall is limited to...
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Police Investigating Hit and Run in Lexington Park, No Injuries Reported
On Thursday, October 15, 2020, at approximately 4:45 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Three Notch Road and Great Mills Road in Lexington Park, for the motor vehicle collision with injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to find multiple vehicles in the roadway. The single occupant of the black...
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Police Arrest Man Wanted in St. Mary’s County On Assault Charges & Illegally Possessing a Weapon
Following a three-week firearms investigation, troopers from the Criminal Enforcement Division-Firearms Enforcement Unit, Southern Region today arrested a felon in Prince George’s County who illegally possessed a regulated firearm and had two outstanding warrants through the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and the Maryland Department of Parole and Probation. Sean Ross Alpert, 43, of...
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UPDATE: Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Serious Motor Vehicle Collision in Lusby
UPDATE – Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Press Release: On Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020 at approximately 8:41 p.m., members of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Bureau and Crash Reconstruction Team responded to the area of Rousby Hall Road and Mill Creek Marina in Lusby, MD for a report of a head on collision involving...
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UPDATE: Mechanicsville Man Sentenced to 18 Months in Federal Prison for Stealing Over $409,000 in Government Benefits
UPDATE 10/15/2020: U.S. District Judge Peter J. Messitte sentenced Victor Demattia, age 64, of Mechanicsville, Maryland, yesterday to 18 months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for stealing more than $400,000 in Civil Service Retirement benefits and Social Security benefits. Judge Messitte also entered an order requiring Demattia to forfeit...
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Historic Sotterley Hosting Farmer’s Market at St. Mary’s County Regional Airport on Sunday, October 25, 2020
Back by popular demand, 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, October 25th from 9:00 am—1:00 pm. The Farmer’s Market will once again feature fresh...
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AUDIO: Police Respond to Large Fights and Disturbances at Big Dogs Paradise and Wawa in Mechanicsville
On Friday, October 9, 2020, at approximately 1:44 a.m., police and emergency medical personnel responded to the Big Dogs Paradise located at 28765 Three Notch Road in Mechanicsville, for a large fight in progress with unknown injuries. Police arrived on the scene to find a large amount of vehicles leaving the area, with no...
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State Fire Marshal Investigating Vehicle Fire in White Plains
On Monday, October 12, 2020, at 6:30 a.m., five firefighters from the Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department responded to 3819 Tarrington Place in White Plains, for the reported vehicle on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find a 2006 Ford E-150 fully engulfed in flames. The owner is identified as Luis Bernal, with the...
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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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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 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
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
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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