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19-Year-Old Shooting Victim Airlifted, Suspects Apprehended After Pursuit from St. Mary’s to Charles County

19-Year-Old Shooting Victim Airlifted, Suspects Apprehended After Pursuit from St. Mary’s to Charles County

On Friday, November 1, 2024, at approximately 11:50 p.m., first responders, including police, firefighters, and EMS, were dispatched to the 45000 block of Breezy Lane in Hollywood for a reported gunshot victim. Upon arrival, they located a 19-year-old male with a gunshot wound to the upper body. The victim was conscious, alert, and breathing....
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House Under Construction Destroyed After Early Morning Fire in Hollywood, No Injuries Reported

House Under Construction Destroyed After Early Morning Fire in Hollywood, No Injuries Reported

On Saturday, November 2, 2024, at approximately 1:10 a.m., firefighters from Hollywood, Leonardtown, Bay District, Solomons, Second District, Seventh District, Mechanicsville and NAS Patuxent River responded to the area of Clarkes Landing Road and John Cameron Way in Hollywood, for the reported house on fire. Multiple 911 callers advised they couldn’t provide an address,...
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Multi-County High Speed Pursuit Ends with Three Arrested Following Shooting in St. Mary’s County

Multi-County High Speed Pursuit Ends with Three Arrested Following Shooting in St. Mary’s County

On Friday, November 1, 2024, at approximately 11:50 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the 45000 block of Breezy Lane in Hollywood, for the reported gunshot victim. First Responders arrived on the scene to find a 19-year-old male suffering a gunshot wound to the upper-body. The victim was conscious alert and...
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Leonardtown Man Charged with Assault and Theft After Domestic Dispute in St. Mary’s County

Leonardtown Man Charged with Assault and Theft After Domestic Dispute in St. Mary’s County

Leonardo Darrell Harrod, 41, of Leonardtown, has been arrested and charged in St. Mary’s County with first-degree assault and other related offenses following a reported domestic incident involving a weapon. The charges stem from an alleged confrontation on October 28, 2024, with his girlfriend, who claims she was threatened with a knife and assaulted....
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Bushwood Man Receives Eighteen Month Sentence for Illegal Firearms Possession After Felony Conviction

Bushwood Man Receives Eighteen Month Sentence for Illegal Firearms Possession After Felony Conviction

John William Loar III, 53, of Bushwood, was sentenced on November 1, 2024, to eighteen months behind bars following his guilty plea to charges of illegally possessing firearms despite a previous felony conviction. Loar, convicted of assault in 2009, faced multiple charges after authorities discovered firearms and ammunition at his residence, which he was...
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Waldorf Woman Charged with Burglaries at Leonardtown Apartment Complex

Waldorf Woman Charged with Burglaries at Leonardtown Apartment Complex

Lashawn Nicole Lewis, age 50, of Waldorf, faces two felony charges of second-degree burglary after her arrest on October 30, 2024, at an apartment complex in Leonardtown. According to court documents, St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy James Morgan responded to a call reporting a break-in at on Hamptons Blvd. around 8:30 a.m. on...
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Two Suspects Apprehended in Lexington Park Shooting; Third Suspect Still at Large

Two Suspects Apprehended in Lexington Park Shooting; Third Suspect Still at Large

In a coordinated effort, detectives from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, assisted by the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office, apprehended two suspects on October 31, 2024, in connection with a recent shooting incident in Lexington Park. Mark Albert Fenwick Jr., 32, of Park Hall, and Jarrell Raheim Johnson, 36, of Prince Frederick, were both...
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State Highway Administration Performing Routine Inspection of Gov. Thomas Johnson Bridge Beginning November 4th, 2024

State Highway Administration Performing Routine Inspection of Gov. Thomas Johnson Bridge Beginning November 4th, 2024

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will begin a multi-day routine bridge inspection of the MD 4 bridge over the Patuxent River (Governor Thomas Johnson Bridge) at the Calvert / St. Mary’s County line beginning November 4. The night-time inspection will take place through Wednesday, November 6, from 9 p.m. until 5...
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Respiratory Infections in St. Mary’s County, Health Department Resources, Prevention and Treating Illnesses in Peak Infection Season

Respiratory Infections in St. Mary’s County, Health Department Resources, Prevention and Treating Illnesses in Peak Infection Season

As the country navigates peak respiratory infection season, the St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) reminds county residents of local resources to help with preventing and treating illness. Common respiratory infections this season include influenza (flu), COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and pertussis (whooping cough). Symptoms can include sore throat, cough, headache, stuffy nose,...
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Statement from Sheriff Troy D. Berry Regarding Recent Community Meeting

Statement from Sheriff Troy D. Berry Regarding Recent Community Meeting

Charles County, Maryland – On October 30, Sheriff Troy D. Berry was invited to attend a community meeting in Bryans Road, Maryland. This meeting was convened to address community concerns, including the Charter Form of Government Proposal, which is on the Maryland ballot as a referendum. Sheriff Berry spoke to the community about the...
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16-Year-Old and 17-Year-Old Indicted for String of Armed Carjackings

16-Year-Old and 17-Year-Old Indicted for String of Armed Carjackings

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Carjacking Interdiction Unit’s extensive investigation into a string of armed carjackings resulted in an indictment against two teenagers – a 16-year-old male from Upper Marlboro and a 17-year-old male from Lanham. Both suspects are charged as adults. The two teenagers are charged in connection with nine cases –...
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St. Mary’s County Group Violence Intervention Program Releases New Video About Local Violence Prevention Efforts

St. Mary’s County Group Violence Intervention Program Releases New Video About Local Violence Prevention Efforts

The St. Mary’s County Group Violence Intervention (GVI) collaboration is releasing a new video discussing the effects of gun violence in the St. Mary’s County Community. The video will premiere on each of the St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) and St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office (SMCSO) Facebook pages and YouTube channels on November...
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Automatic Flight Refund Rule Takes Effect Across U.S. – Just in Time for the Holidays

Automatic Flight Refund Rule Takes Effect Across U.S. – Just in Time for the Holidays

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has enacted a new regulation requiring airlines to automatically issue refunds to passengers for canceled flights or flights that experience significant schedule changes. Effective October 28, 2024, this rule aims to streamline the refund process for travelers and enhance consumer protection within the airline industry. Under the regulation,...
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Temple Hills Man Sentenced to 8 years in prison for Armed Robbery in Waldorf

Temple Hills Man Sentenced to 8 years in prison for Armed Robbery in Waldorf

Tony Covington, State’s Attorney for Charles County, announced that on Friday, October 25, 2024, Charles County Circuit Court Judge Monise A. Brown sentenced Antoine Jamel Bailey, 21, of Temple Hills, to 8 years in prison for two counts of Armed Robbery. Upon release, Bailey will be on supervised probation for five years. On October...
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Four Suspects from Alabama and Tennessee Arrested for “Pigeon Drop” Scam; Police Seeking Additional Possible Victims

Four Suspects from Alabama and Tennessee Arrested for “Pigeon Drop” Scam; Police Seeking Additional Possible Victims

The PGPD’s Financial Crimes Unit identified four suspects who targeted an elderly woman last week in a “pigeon drop” scam in the county. A pigeon drop scam involves convincing a victim to give the suspect(s) a large amount of cash as collateral with the hope of then sharing a sum of money. The suspects...
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Maryland Car Rally Task Force Dismantles Over Six Unlawful Exhibition Events in PG and Anne Arundel, Two Arrests Made and Stolen Corvette Recovered

Maryland Car Rally Task Force Dismantles Over Six Unlawful Exhibition Events in PG and Anne Arundel, Two Arrests Made and Stolen Corvette Recovered

Members from the Maryland Car Rally Task Force working in collaboration with the Maryland State Police Special Operations Division and allied police agencies disrupted six unlawful exhibition driving events throughout Prince George’s and Anne Arundel counties Saturday night. Police responded to several locations where up to 350 participants gathered in parking lots attempting to...
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Another Shooting in St. Mary’s County – Police Investigating Male Shot in Lexington Park

Another Shooting in St. Mary’s County – Police Investigating Male Shot in Lexington Park

UPDATE 10/31/2024: Firefighters and emergency medical personnel found the male victim was suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was flown to an area trauma center. Detectives from the Criminal Investigations Division are investigating with “preliminary findings indicate this appears to be an isolated incident with no broader threat to public safety.” according to the...
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Former Officer Pleads Guilty to Embezzling More than $30,000 from DC Department of Corrections Union

Former Officer Pleads Guilty to Embezzling More than $30,000 from DC Department of Corrections Union

Andra Parker, 65, of Capitol Heights, Maryland, pleaded guilty today to wire fraud for embezzling tens of thousands of dollars from a D.C. Department of Corrections Labor Union. The guilty plea was announced by U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves, FBI Acting Special Agent in Charge David Geist of the Washington Field Office Criminal and...
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Police Investigating Assault at Green Door Tavern, Bartender Transported to Hospital with Injuries

Police Investigating Assault at Green Door Tavern, Bartender Transported to Hospital with Injuries

On Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at approximately 8:15 p.m., police responded to the Green Door Tavern located at 18098 Point Lookout Road in Park Hall, for the reported large physical disturbance. Initial 911 callers reported 12 people were involved in an active fight, however, shortly after the initial 911 call, additional callers stated two...
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Twelve NAVAIR Employees Named Supervisors of the Year

Twelve NAVAIR Employees Named Supervisors of the Year

Twelve Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) employee were named Supervisors of the Year at an awards ceremony held here October 24, 2024. The awards serve to recognize individuals who exhibit exceptional dedication and skill in leading their teams, fostering a positive work environment and achieving results that have a profound impact to NAVAIR and...
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Special Police Officer Arrested on Indictment Charging Unreasonable Use of Force

Special Police Officer Arrested on Indictment Charging Unreasonable Use of Force

Ehren Fluellyn, 36, of Temple Hills, Maryland, was arrested on a one-count federal indictment charging him with violating the constitutional rights of a detained citizen on April 12, 2023, announced United States Attorney Matthew M. Graves and FBI Acting Special Agent in Charge David Geist of the Washington Field Office Criminal and Cyber Division....
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Police Investigating Dump Truck Crash That Killed Prince Frederick Man in Prince George’s County

Police Investigating Dump Truck Crash That Killed Prince Frederick Man in Prince George’s County

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal collision involving a dump truck that occurred in Brandywine on Monday. The deceased driver is 76-year-old Frederick Hand of Prince Frederick. On October 28, 2024, at approximately 12:30 pm, officers responded to the area of Cedarville Road and Dent...
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UPDATE: Leonardtown Woman Charged with Vehicular Homicide After Killing One of Her Children and Seriously Injuring Two Others

UPDATE: Leonardtown Woman Charged with Vehicular Homicide After Killing One of Her Children and Seriously Injuring Two Others

UPDATE 10/29/2024: Ashley Nicole Nolan, 28, of Lexington Park, was arrested on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, following an 18-count indictment by the Circuit Court charging her with negligent manslaughter and other offenses related to a fatal March car crash in which a juvenile passenger died. The indictment lists the following charges: • one charge...
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Lexington Park Man Charged in Series of Theft Incidents Across St. Mary’s County

Lexington Park Man Charged in Series of Theft Incidents Across St. Mary’s County

Arlon Charles Menchion, 61, of Lexington Park, faces multiple charges of theft following three separate incidents across St. Mary’s County. Menchion is alleged to have stolen various items, including household goods and a car battery, from local businesses. Here’s a summary of the charges as detailed in court documents. The first incident occurred on...
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Mechanicsville Woman Facing Animal Cruelty Charges in St. Mary’s County After 15 Dead Cats Found in Her Freezer

Mechanicsville Woman Facing Animal Cruelty Charges in St. Mary’s County After 15 Dead Cats Found in Her Freezer

Laura Lynn Reed, 50, of Mechanicsville, is facing 15 counts of animal cruelty following an investigation into severe neglect of animals under her care. Reed was arrested after St. Mary’s County Animal Control and Sheriff’s Deputies found 26 living animals and 15 deceased cats inside her residence on Morganza Turner Road. The investigation began...
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