The Office of the Attorney General filed petition for a rehearing en banc in the case of Maryland Shall Issue v. Wes Moore, in which the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit ruled unconstitutional Maryland’s law requiring most citizens to obtain a license before acquiring a handgun. On November 21, 2023,...
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The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General is investigating a use of force incident involving a Taser that resulted in critical injuries to an adult male in Anne Arundel County on October 29, 2023. On October 29, at approximately 4:30 p.m., Anne Arundel County Police Department Officers responded...
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A Severn man plead guilty to a hate crime on Tuesday in connection to the destruction of Black Lives Matter Signs and Pride flags outside the Ark and Dove Presbyterian Church in Odenton last spring, State’s Attorney Anne Colt Leitess announced. Michael Deangelo Billups, age 29, entered a guilty plea to Defacing Religious Property...
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Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred early this morning in Prince George’s County. The deceased pedestrian is identified as Kerri Snead, 32, of Virginia. She was pronounced deceased on the scene. One occupant traveling with the victim was uninjured in the crash. A dog, traveling with the victim and...
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UPDATE 12/8/2023: Tony Covington, State’s Attorney for Charles County, announced that on Thursday, December 7, 2023, Charles County Circuit Court Judge H. James West sentenced Brandon Kiah Slade, 29, to Life in prison for the First-Degree Murder of Lenora Coates-Slade and the Wear and Carry of a Dangerous Weapon with Intent to Injure. Slade...
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On December 4, 2023, at 11:09 a.m., officers responded to an apartment in the 2100 block of Crain Highway for the report of a burglary. Upon investigation, officers observed the front door was damaged and learned that two males had broken into a vacant apartment. The suspects fled prior to the officers’ arrival. Officers...
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Leadership Maryland announced that 48 members of the Class of 2023 have completed the professional development program dedicated to building a better Maryland by harnessing the strength of its local business and community leaders. Leadership Maryland honored the Class of 2023 at its 30th graduation ceremony held on December 5 at the Hilton Baltimore...
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The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will begin a small structure replacement project along MD 5 (Point Lookout Road) near Gaslewbrook Drive in Scotland, St. Mary’s County on Monday, December 11. The project should be complete by the end of the year, weather permitting. Crews will replace an underground pipe and direct...
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The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) is holding Early College Information Nights for parents at 6 p.m. this month and in January. While some meetings are held at particular schools, all meetings are open to CCPS juniors and seniors and their families regardless of the high school they attend. The Early College Program is...
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The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) has once again recognized Calvert County with the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the 23rd consecutive year. This accolade is a testament to the county’s commitment to outstanding budgetary practices and transparent financial management. The Department of Finance & Budget is at the forefront of this achievement, ensuring...
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Detectives assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division have identified and charged a 17-year-old male in connection with an armed robbery case and a carjacking case that both occurred in November 2023 In one case, the suspect approached the occupant of a car on Grouse Place, brandished a firearm, and demanded the car keys. After...
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On Sunday, December 3, 2023, at approximately 8:10 p.m., police, fire and emergency medical personnel responded to the intersection of Muskrat Court and Hampshire Circle in Waldorf, for the unknown medical problems. The 911 caller reported an unknown aged male was unconscious in the driver seat of a black Cadillac which was parked in...
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Police are currently investigating multiple reports of property destruction involving slashed tires on at least 6 different vehicles. Anyone with information or possible surveillance footage from Sandstone Street, Silver Slate Drive, Lavender Place, the corner of Sunlight Court and Red Rose Court in the Greenbiar Subdivision are asked to contact the St. Mary’s County...
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Jackpot rolls to $435 million for Wednesday’s drawing Powerball continues to gain momentum with ever-higher jackpots and although no one hit the $412 million jackpot last night, one lucky player nabbed a $50,000 third-tier prize. Check your tickets closely if you visited Berry Country Market located at 7485 Bensville Road in Waldorf. The winning...
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On Tuesday, December 5, 2023, police responded to the 36000 block of Woodbush Drive in Chaptico, for the report of a burglary in progress at an unoccupied residence. As units responded to the scene, deputies located three juvenile suspects in a pickup truck. One of the juveniles was found to be carrying a fully...
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On Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at approximately 5:55 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of 8467 Billingsley Road in White Plains, for the reported motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian. Crews arrived on the scene to find an 11-year-old male was struck by a vehicle. Police on the scene advised...
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On October 29, 2023, an altercation occurred between two males inside a business on Business Park Court. Investigation found that an unknown person who was not involved in the altercation, shot the victim and fled. The victim was transported to a hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening. Through investigation, the suspect was identified...
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The second half of Maryland’s muzzleloader deer hunting season will reopen Dec. 16 and run through Dec. 30, 2023. This first half of the split season was held in October. Hunters may use muzzleloading firearms to harvest sika and white-tailed deer during this time. “The late muzzleloader season is a vital part of the successful management of Maryland’s...
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UPDATE 12/6/2023: Merry Christmas from Bluey Claus and the Dyson crew!! Be sure to stop by and get your picture! We have loved seeing them! Bluey has been very popular so she will be here a bit longer. SpongeBob will be back but probably not until late Spring. UPDATE 10/5/2023: SpongeBob at Dyson Building...
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UPDATE 12/6/2023: On December 5, 2023, at approximately 2:10 p.m., officers responded to southbound Route 4 near Lower Pindell Road in Lothian for a single-vehicle crash. The investigation revealed a 2018 Toyota Yaris was traveling southbound on Route 4 when, for unknown reasons, the vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree. The driver...
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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently helped complete four living shoreline projects in Anne Arundel County that are designed to protect communities from erosion and flooding. These projects represent small and large scale restoration efforts through the department’s Resiliency through Restoration Initiative. “Living shorelines are vital for coastal communities grappling with the...
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St. Mary’s County Government’s Museum Division is excited to present “Kids Countdown to Noon at Piney Point: A New Year’s Eve Family Event” on Sunday, December 31, 2023, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Piney Point Lighthouse Museum & Historic Park. Bring your kids to Piney Point on December 31 so they can...
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UPDATE 12/5/2023: On December 2, 2023, at approximately 8:25 p.m., Maryland State Troopers responded to the Benedict Bridge tender station for a wellness check. Troopers arrived on the scene to find the drawbridge operator, John Roper, age 77, on the floor unconscious and not breathing. Fire and rescue personnel from Calvert and Charles County...
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She is seventh progressive jackpot winner on FAST PLAY Home Run Riches game A thirsty St. Mary’s County woman went into a store for a cup of coffee and left with a $108,910 progressive jackpot prize won on a FAST PLAY Home Run Riches ticket bought Nov. 28. The big winner was following her...
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Communities surrounding the naval air station are advised that noise-generating nighttime testing events are scheduled to take place December 04, 2023 through January 31, 2024 from 5 p.m. through 10 p.m. nightly. Pilots at NAS Pax River will be conducting night departures and landings, essential training for the precision and safety of our pilots...
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