On Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at approximately 10:57 p.m., over 30 firefighters from Charles and Prince George’s County responded to 3002 Gallery Place in Waldorf, for the reported structure fire. Firefighters arrived on the scene to find fire showing from the first floor of a multi-story apartment building. The owner/occupant is identifed as Clarissa...
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On Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at approximately 9:52 p.m., 49 firefighters from Charles and Prince George’s County responded to the area of 2580 Old Washington Road in Waldorf, for the reported structure on fire. 911 callers reported something on fire behind the U-Haul building. Firefighters arrived on the scene to find 12 vehicles and...
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There will be a full-cycle test of the alert and notification sirens throughout St. Mary’s, Calvert, and Dorchester counties on Monday, June 3, 2024, at noon. This includes a three-minute activation of all sirens within the 10-mile area around Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant. All citizens should be aware of this scheduled testing and...
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Summer is in full swing at the museum! From lighthouse tours and cruises on the river to animals and a special celebration at Lore Oyster House, you will have many great events to choose from this month. Also, our first Waterside Music Series concert of the season kicks off June 28 with Boyz II...
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State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling announced today that a St. Mary’s County Jury found Joshua Terrell Trippett, 28, of Lusby, Maryland, guilty of kidnapping and false imprisonment for an incident that occurred on November 16, 2023. “The defendant kidnapped a car dealership employee under the guise of a vehicle test drive. He drove dangerously and...
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In celebration of Historic Preservation Month, the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County (CSMC) and Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) presented the annual Historic Preservation Awards. Established in 1999, these awards recognize outstanding achievement and excellence in the field of historic preservation in St. Mary’s County. The CSMC and Historic Preservation Commission are pleased to announce...
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A Prince George’s County grand jury today indicted a suspended patrol officer on one count of misconduct in office. The officer is Corporal Dexter Shin. On March 3, 2024, the officer struck a pedestrian with his cruiser in Laurel. The indictment stems from the officer’s failure to report the collision and failure to ensure...
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Around 300 guests mixed and mingled at the Fluegel Alumni Center to celebrate Hospice of the Chesapeake’s history of caring for life at its 45th Anniversary Celebration on May 11, 2024. The event raised $500,000 to support the organization’s hospice, supportive and grief care programs and services provided to patients and families in Anne...
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Maryland State Police beginning Friday will increase enforcement efforts on impaired, aggressive and distracted driving through the Memorial Day weekend. State troopers from all 23 barracks across Maryland will conduct saturation patrols from Friday to Monday. Increased enforcement efforts are funded by the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration’s Highway Safety Office. The...
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On May 22, 2024, the administration at Piney Point Elementary School were informed by a student, that another student had brought a hunting knife to school. The knife was located in the student’s backpack and was confiscated from the student’s locker. Central Administration, Safety and Security were notified, along with the student’s parents and...
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The Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) today announced adjusted vehicle registration rates for Fiscal Year 2025 renewals. The new rates are a result of legislation passed earlier this year – the Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act of 2024 – which supports a balanced approach to maintaining the state’s budget and transportation infrastructure. “As directed...
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Something ancient is making its way onto the shores of Maryland – the annual spawning migration of horseshoe crabs, Limulus polyphemus. The migration usually takes place from May through July, and its peak culminates with high tides on or around each full and new moon in May and June. Dating back an estimated 350 million...
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Governor Moore announced $19.6 million in Fiscal Year 2024 awards through a new Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development program to help more Marylanders access high-speed, affordable internet. Home Stretch for Difficult to Serve Properties, administered by the department’s Office of Statewide Broadband, will provide internet access to approximately 2,400 unserved Maryland households...
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On Saturday, May 18, 2024, Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call for a motor vehicle accident with injuries in the 21000 block of Great Mills Road. Several witnesses reported the operator of one vehicle had fled the scene of the accident on foot. Upon arrival, deputies discovered a...
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Today, the Maryland State Board of Education and Maryland State Department of Education held a special recognition ceremony for the 2024-2025 Teachers of the Year at the Nancy S. Grasmick State Education Building. Each of the state’s 24 school systems selects a Teacher of the Year who exemplifies outstanding work as an educator. “So...
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On Saturday, May 18, 2024, at 8:50 p.m., officers responded to the 3400 block of Highgrove Drive in White Plains for the report of gunshots. When officers arrived, they did not locate anyone with gunshot wounds; however, it was discovered several shots were fired and one of the rounds struck a house with adults...
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The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office is thrilled to announce that Brady’s K9 Fund has generously donated a ballistic vest for our department’s four-legged officer, K9 Atlas! Brady’s K9 Fund is passionate about supporting our four-legged officers who work tirelessly to keep our community safe. Their organization is dedicated to providing essential equipment and resources...
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UPDATE 5/21/2024: Judge Karen Christy Holt Chesser released Cordell Marquis Green on his own recognizance on Tuesday, May 21st, 2024. Cordell Marquis Green age 22 of Laurel, MD was charged with THEFT: $25,000 TO UND $100,000, MOTOR VEH/UNLAWFUL TAKING and RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT The two juveniles were transported to the hospital for precautionary measures. According...
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The Prince George’s County Police Department charged two men with firearms offenses following their arrest in Landover on Monday. The suspects are 21-year-old Rasheed Thorne of no fixed address and 21-year-old William Walker IV of no fixed address. On May 20, 2024, at approximately 12:40 pm, the Metropolitan Police Department notified the PGPD that...
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The Maryland State Police Aviation Command on Monday, May 20th, 2024, rescued an injured hiker at St. Mary’s River State Park. At approximately 12:00p.m., on Monday the Maryland State Police Aviation Command was requested to assist St. Mary’s County fire personnel with the extrication of an injured hiker, who was located three miles into...
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The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County (CSMC) began their business meeting with an invocation and the pledge, followed by approval of the consent agenda. The CSMC then presented proclamations in recognition of National Drug Court Month, Stroke Awareness Month, Lyme Disease Awareness Month, Older Americans Month, and Historic Preservation Month. The CSMC and Department...
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Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) recognized individuals and teams who made significant contributions to the command’s mission during the annual Honorary Awards ceremony hosted at College of Southern Maryland’s Velocity Center in Indian Head, Maryland, May 14. “This is a day to take the time to recognize how far you’ve...
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On May 17, 2024, at approximately 5:25 a.m., officers from the La Plata Police Department responded to the 6700 block of Crain Highway to conduct a welfare check. As an individual answered the door, officers immediately noticed a suspected controlled dangerous substance and attempted to detain the individual. A struggle ensued and the individual...
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The Navy’s Future Vertical Lift (Maritime Strike) (FVL (MS)) program recently completed its Analysis of Alternatives (AoA), culminating in a Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (DCNO) for Warfighting Requirements and Capabilities (N9) “Gate 2” Resources and Requirements Review Board (R3B). The board unanimously endorsed the results of the AoA and directed the program to...
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Charles County Sheriff’s investigators are seeking the whereabouts of Mack Lee Cleckley, age 40, of no fixed address. Cleckley has an active warrant for revocation of bond due to violating the conditions under which he was released. The facts of the case are as follows: In August 2023, detectives assigned to the Charles County...
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