In the wake of Hurricane Harvey, Governor Larry Hogan and the Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) are reminding Marylanders that September is both National and Maryland Preparedness Month. Throughout the month, state officials are urging all residents to review preparedness information for severe weather and other emergencies. In an effort to promote preparedness, Maryland’s...
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On August 26 at 8:33 p.m., officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 1100 block of Heritage Place in Waldorf for the report of a citizen robbery. Investigation showed the victim was walking home from a store when two suspects walked up behind him and said, “Give me everything!” The victim...
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Capt. Jason Hammond assumed command of Naval Air Station Patuxent River in a change of command ceremony Aug. 31 at the installation’s Hangar 110. Hammond’s role as NAS Patuxent River commanding officer follows his previous position as the base executive officer (XO). “The experience of being Pax River’s XO has been extremely rewarding,” said...
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A sexual assault was reported to a St. Mary’s College of Maryland staff member on September 3, 2017. The sexual assault was reported to have occurred in a campus residence on September 3, 2017. It is believed that the offender and the victim DO NOT KNOW each other. The suspect is described as...
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St. Mary’s County’s 2017-2018 school year officially begins Tuesday, September 5. While parents and students prepare to head back to school – the community should, too. The St. Mary’s Sheriff’s Office urges residents to make themselves aware of school zones and speed limits throughout St. Mary’s County before the first day of school. The...
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On Sunday, August 27, 2017, at approximately 12:15 a.m., Trooper B. Ditoto, from the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack conducted a traffic stop on Pegg Road in Lexington Park, for a vehicle traveling 54 in a 40 MPH zone. Trooper Ditoto made contact with the female operator of a tan Buick passenger vehicle, later...
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On Sunday, August 20, 2017, at approximately 9:55 a.m., Trooper First Class, C. Ditoto from the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack, responded to the Burger King on Great Mills Road, in Lexington Park, for a disturbance. The Trooper made contact with the manager who said a woman hopped over the counter and refused to...
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The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) awarded a sole source, Fixed Price Incentive Firm, Firm Fixed Price, Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee contract to Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a Lockheed Martin company, for the Lot 1 Low Rate Initial Production of the CH-53K King Stallion, valued at $303,974,406. The contract action provides the funds for two CH-53K helicopters along with engineering...
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On Monday, August 14, 2017, a Deputy from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence on Three Notch Road in Dameron, for the report of a disturbance. A man called 911 to and said his younger brother was trying to break into the house, he identified him as Jonathan Stephen Hoyer,...
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Since 2015, Sheriff Tim Cameron and Superintendent Scott Smith have made collaboration on safety issues a top priority. They host a myriad of Opioid Awareness events for students and their parents, train and increase partnerships between school resources officers and administration, and continue to work on their safety plans in the event of a...
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, Criminal Investigations Division, received information about a registered sexual offender that was possibly residing in Lexington Park, Maryland without the knowledge of law enforcement officers. The investigation revealed Brandon Matthew Weare, 28, was a registered sexual offender stemming from a conviction in 2011 from the state of Wisconsin....
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“I never believed this would happen to us!” A familiar quotation heard in everyday life, but what happens when everyday life turns into your worst nightmare? For Bryant’s family that is exactly what happened the day they realized Bryant was suffering with opioid addiction; an addiction that would eventually claim his life. Bryant’s life...
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The Tri-County Animal Shelter is rescuing and transporting 12 dogs from the shelters affected by Hurricane Harvey. The Tri-County Animal Shelter is a Humane Society of the United States placement partner and will be working with the Humane Society of Charles County, Round Table Haven, and Pets in Need in Southern Maryland to house...
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Local artisans and crafters are invited to showcase their goods and talents in the sixth annual Celebrate Charles: FallFest on Saturday, Oct. 21 from noon to 4 p.m. at Capital Clubhouse (3033 Waldorf Marketplace, Waldorf). Register today to secure a spot at this exciting family-friendly event. The registration fee is $25. Each vendor will...
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Beginning Saturday morning and running through Labor Day, the Prince George’s County Police Department will team up with Maryland State Police to enforce laws regarding illegal ATV and dirt bike use in our county. Riding ATVs and unlicensed dirt bikes on county roadways and highways is illegal. The PGPD will provide more than 50 officers...
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On August 28, 2017, at approximately 3:45 a.m., Deputies from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 100 block of Brookside Place in Waldorf, for the report of shots fired, after a witness reported hearing 4 shots. When officers arrived, they located an adult male, with a revolver in his right-hand banging on...
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On August 8, 2017, at approximately 11:25 p.m., officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to an intrusion alarm at the CVS located at 4200 Altamont Place in White Plains. As officers responded, a citizen advised of seeing a large pick-up truck back into the front of the building. Three suspects got...
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On August 27, 2017 at approximately 3:00 p.m., Deputy Williamson of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a theft in progress at the Walmart in Dunkirk. A Walmart employee advised he witnessed a white male put items in his pants and walk towards the exit. The employee confronted the suspect, later identified...
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On Thursday, August 31, 2017, at approximately 9:00 a.m., Deputies from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to 4070 Gardiner Road, in Waldorf, in reference to the tampering of an electric meter. Upon arrival police made contact with a SMECO employee, and took her statement. The employee stated that on August 30, 2017, an...
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Deputy State Fire Marshals have charged Phillip Jonathan Fenwick, 58, of Lexington Park, after determining he was responsible for setting his 2011 Ford Fusion on fire after he reported it stolen the day prior. On June 29, 2017 just before 7:00 p.m., the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched for a vehicle fire at...
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On Friday, August 18, 2017, at approximately 2:00 a.m., Deputy Squriewell of the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of Underwood Court, in Waldorf for the report of an armed robbery of a citizen. Police made contact with the male victim who told them he was standing in front of a residence...
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What exactly is heroin? And how is it different from legal drugs? Students asked, and doctors answered these questions and more during NIDA’s “Chat Day.” Check out more questions and answers below.image of heroin Question: Knguyen, Sugar Land Middle, asked: What does heroin do to your brain? Dr. Wilson Compton answered: Heroin is an...
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Barbara and Chip Whipkey, owners of Wild Birds Unlimited of St. Mary’s County opened their Wild Birds Unlimited store in August of 2015. Since that time, they have been actively sharing the joy of backyard birdfeeding with the community and have received a lot of support from the community in this endeavor. The Whipkey’s...
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National Elks President Malcolm J. McPherson Jr. recently announced Local Elks Lodges from every state, Guam, Puerto Rico and the Panama Canal Zone will be raising donations to assist the thousands impacted by Hurricane Harvey in Texas. National Elks President Malcolm J. McPherson Jr. also authorized a donation of $25,000 be made from the...
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The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) has signed six players to the Hawks’ volleyball team for the 2017-18 season. They include Alexis Lauer, middle hitter (Huntingtown High School); Reagan Tuiasosopo, outside/middle blocker (North Point High School); Aliyah Jackson, outside (Riverdale Baptist High School); Alexandra Allen, outside/middle hitter (Skyview High School, Billings, Montana); Savannah Carroll,...
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