The Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint in St Mary’s County this Friday, September 28th. The time and location of the checkpoint will not be announced. The purpose of the checkpoint is to deter people from driving impaired and to ultimately reduce the number of impaired driving-related collisions who...
Read More »
Citizens wanting to learn more about progress made by the county during the last fiscal year can view the 2018 State of the County video report. The 22 minute report highlights accomplishments made on projects and programs undertaken in 2017 and 2018. The report also looks ahead to projects currently underway, including the new...
Read More »
On Monday, September 24, 2018, a Charles County jury, after a 6-day trial, convicted Brian Douglas Pierce, 36, of Indian Head, of the Second-Degree Murder of Robert Branson, First Degree Assault of Karwin Carroll, Possession of Cocaine, and related charges. On September 4, 2017, officers responded to the 6000 block of Port Tobacco Road...
Read More »
Dunkin’ Donuts has been on a first-name basis with its fans long before the introduction of its iconic tagline, “America Runs on Dunkin’,’’ with customers around the world naturally and affectionately referring to the brand as “Dunkin’.” In recognition of this relationship, and as one of many steps to transform itself into the premier...
Read More »
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) students can apply for the 2019 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards Program, which honors middle and high school student volunteers. The annual program recognizes students for exemplary acts of volunteer service in their communities. Students receive the awards for serving their communities through volunteer activities such as helping those...
Read More »
The following persons are wanted by the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Warrant Unit is responsible for the service of criminal and child support warrants as well as criminal summonses issued by the courts. They are also responsible for coordinating extraditions of suspects out of state. If you have information...
Read More »
A Prince George’s County electrician made his second visit to Maryland Lottery headquarters in five months, thanks to his fondness for playing Racetrax and, in his opinion, his practice of giving back when good fortune comes his way. His $12,400 win, which follows a $224,000 win back in April, took place on Sept. 23 on his...
Read More »
On Monday, September 24, 2018, the St. Mary’s County Emergency Communications Center received numerous calls of a white sedan traveling south on Route 235 operating in a reckless manner. The vehicle was reported striking a pickup truck at Route 235 and Hollywood Road and striking another truck at Route 235 and Old Rolling Road....
Read More »
During the weeks of September 3 to September 23, 2018 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 4,466 calls for service throughout the community.
Read More »
Governor Larry Hogan today announced a new parental leave policy for Maryland state employees, which will provide up to an additional 60 days of paid leave following the birth or adoption of a child under six years old. To provide more flexibility for working parents, the 60 days may be used any time within...
Read More »
The Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) Board of Directors recently elected new officers at the regular monthly board meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018. P. Scott White of Hollywood was elected chairman, and W. Michael Phipps of Owings was elected vice chairman. In addition, Samuel “Jack” Hammett received the Regional Service Award for Outstanding...
Read More »
On Tuesday, September 18, 2018, at approximately 11:35 a.m., officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 2900 block of Sandwich Drive in Waldorf for the report of a violation of a protective order. The petitioner advised when she returned to her residence she observed the suspect, Jamal Brandon Bullock, 30, of...
Read More »
Southern Maryland News Net received several emails, Facebook messages and phone calls asking us why we were not reporting the fire. We did not report it because there was no fire, it was a training exercise held at the Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department. Most fire departments have training drills on Monday nights.
Read More »
On Monday, September 24, 2018, at approximately 11:46 a.m., members of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Bureau and Crash Reconstruction Team responded to the area of Bowie shop Road and Reserve Drive in Huntingtown, for the report of a Vehicle Collision with injury. The preliminary investigation of the collision revealed a 1998 Ford...
Read More »
Governor Larry Hogan today announced approval of an average 13.2 percent premium rate decrease for individual health insurance plans with an effective date of January 1, 2019. These rates reflect the impact of Maryland’s 1332 State Innovation Waiver, which creates a State Reinsurance Program to help stabilize Maryland’s individual health insurance market and prevent...
Read More »
On Thursday, September 20, 2018, at approximately 2:20 a.m. deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 21000 block of Mayfaire Lane in Lexington Park, for the report of a robbery. The victim advised while transporting the unknown suspect, the suspect assaulted the victim and stole the victim’s property; the suspect...
Read More »
On Saturday, September 15, 2018, at approximately 3:20 p.m., a black female pulled a handcart loaded with two mattresses out of the California Walmart store without paying for them. The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the person pictured. Anyone with information about the identity of the suspect or this...
Read More »
U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) applauded the Senate’s passage of the bipartisan Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018, which will help address this public health epidemic and the ripple effects of the crisis on children, families, and communities. In addition, as a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Senator Van Hollen helped secure...
Read More »
On September 18, 2018, at approximately 8:25 a.m., officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to an apartment in the 3000 block of Gallery Place in Waldorf for the report of a woman armed with a knife and threatening people. Upon arrival, officers observed the suspect inside the apartment. She was taken into...
Read More »
Local families are invited to celebrate Halloween at St. Charles Towne Center’s Mall-O-Ween & Boo-Fest. Come dressed in your favorite Halloween costume and enjoy four hours of family fun! Upon arrival, grab your entry bracelet and candy bag at the event entrance located on the lower level near the former Ruby Tuesday space (between...
Read More »
The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of Amanda Ellen Tucker, 31 of Waldorf. Tucker failed to return to a program she was court ordered to attend, and is currently wanted for Escape. Tucker is 5’6” in height, weighs 150 pounds, and has blonde hair and hazel eyes. Anyone with information...
Read More »
The Maryland Department of Agriculture has announced that new regulations regarding the use of fertilizer products will take effect October 1 as a result of changes made to Maryland’s Lawn Fertilizer Law during the 2018 legislative session. The changes make regulations for organic fertilizer products consistent with those for synthetic products. Additionally, they give...
Read More »
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer joined Senator Chris Van Hollen and local officials at a roundtable to discuss public safety needs and the opioid crisis in Charles County. “I thank Senator Van Hollen for organizing this important discussion on public safety today,” said Congressman Hoyer. “I appreciated hearing from local leaders, school administrators, clergy, law enforcement...
Read More »
St. Mary’s College of Maryland Musician-in-Residence Brian Ganz will resume his popular “PianoTalk” series on Tuesday, September 25 at noon in the Auerbach Auditorium of St. Mary’s Hall on the College campus. The program, entitled “The Exotic Chopin” and the first part of a two-part series called “Chopin: Spirit of Poland,” will explore Frédéric Chopin’s deep connection to his...
Read More »
The F-35 Patuxent River Integrated Test Force (ITF) is nearing another milestone as they prepare to embark two F-35Bs on board the United Kingdom’s newest aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth for First of Class Flight Trials (Fixed Wing), or FOCFT (FW), this fall. Nearly 200 ITF personnel—active duty U.S. and U.K. military, DOD civilians...
Read More »
