On Friday, March 8, 2024, at approximately 8:15 p.m., firefighters from Bay District, NAS Patuxent River, Ridge and Hollywood responded to the 21000 block of Jenna Court in Lexington Park, for the reported structure fire. 6 firefighters from the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department responded and arrived in under 5 minutes to find a...
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On Saturday, March 9, 2024, at approximately 8:00 p.m., firefighters from Anne Arundel County Fire Department and Annapolis Fire Department responded to the 400 block of Central Ave W for a reported structure on fire. First arriving units reported fire through the roof. A subsequent tanker task force and second alarm was requested which...
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Governor Wes Moore announced that the Maryland Department of Health awarded $13.5 million in grants to 19 jurisdictions across the state to help promote health equity and improve access to behavioral health crisis services for Marylanders. The grants will fund pilot programs to expand and improve mobile crisis team services and establish behavioral health...
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Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement after he helped pass the 2024 Fiscal Year legislation, announcing over $11,304,279 in Community Project Funding for Fifth District priorities. This total is in addition to the more than $16,000,000 that Congressman Hoyer secured for projects in the Fifth District in the FY23 Omnibus. The Senate...
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Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative’s (SMECO) Board of Directors recently announced that James A. Richards has resigned his seat on the Board as of February 19, 2024. Richards represented Prince George’s County and served on SMECO’s Board since 2001. “James Richards’ dedication to service over many decades—both at SMECO and in the local community—shows his...
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On Saturday, March 9, 2024, at approximately 12:13 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of the Hollywood Plaza located at 24502 Three Notch Road in Hollywood, for the reported shooting. Crews arrived on the scene to find an unknown aged male with a gunshot wound to the neck. He was...
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Tony Covington, State’s Attorney for Charles County, announced that on Thursday, March 7, 2024, Charles County Circuit Court Judge Donine Carrington Martin sentenced Janae Elizabeth Bishop, 32, of Waldorf, to 30 years in prison with all but 10 years suspended for two counts of Second-Degree Child Abuse. On August 30, 2023, Bishop entered a...
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Tony Covington, State’s Attorney for Charles County, announced that on Thursday, March 7, 2024, Charles County Circuit Court Judge Donine Carrington Martin sentenced Tyliek Anthony Spence, 22, of Waldorf, to Life in prison with all but 8 years suspended for First-Degree Murder. Upon release, Spence will be on supervised probation for five years. On...
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Get ready for a fun-filled day at the museum on Saturday March 9th from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. This is a great opportunity for students to explore the world of science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics! We will have many exhibitors with interactive, hands on activities for all ages to enjoy! Kids get...
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On Friday, March 8, 2024, the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office was informed of a social media post from an anonymous sender that implied a threat to Patuxent High School in Lusby. Law enforcement immediately began investigating and determined the threat was not credible and unfounded. Today, as a precautionary measure, additional deputies were present...
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Capt. Duane Whitmer relieved Capt. Holly Shoger as the Naval Undergraduate Flight Training Systems Program Office (PMA-273) program manager during a change of command ceremony in California, Maryland, on Thursday, March 7. PMA-273 develops and oversees diverse and carrier-capable naval flight training systems for student pilots and undergraduate military flight officers to acquire mission-critical...
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A federal grand jury returned an indictment on March 5, 2024, charging Verena May Mathis, age 24, of Capitol Heights, Maryland, for sexual exploitation of a child and for child sex trafficking. The indictment was announced by United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Erek L. Barron; Special Agent in Charge James C....
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Naval Air System, PAX River – Effective March 8, 2024 at 7 a.m. EST, Naval Air Systems Command is issuing a flight clearance for the V-22 Osprey thereby lifting the grounding. This decision follows a meticulous and data-driven approach prioritizing the safety of our aircrews. A U.S. Air Force investigation began following the tragic...
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UPDATE: Beall has been located safe and unharmed. BOLO for missing person Robert Mitchell Beall 3rd (W-M-12 YOA) If seen please call 301-475-8008. He was last seen in Lexington Park wearing a gray hoodie and gray pants on a blue huffy bike in the area of the Family Dollar
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On March 4, 2024, at approximately 2:41 p.m., officers responded for a report of gunshots in the 100 block of Bon Air Avenue in Brooklyn Park. Upon arrival, officers found a male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds and immediately began life-saving efforts. The fire department responded and transported the victim to the R. Adams...
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SHERIFF’S OFFICE PRESS RELEASE: On March 6, 2024, at 11:10 a.m., a student from St. Charles High School was leaving school for the day when he was approached in the parking lot by several suspects and struck in the head with what appeared to be a handgun. The victim dropped his keys, and the...
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Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $159,226,677 in revenue from slot machines and table games during February 2024, an increase of $2,170,752 (1.4%) compared to February 2023. Casino gaming contributions to the state in February 2024 totaled $67,794,993, an increase of $871,716 (1.3%) compared to February 2023. Contributions to the Education Trust Fund in...
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Join Patuxent Tidewater Land Trust (PTLT) volunteers to remove English Ivy from trees at Historic St. Mary’s City (HSMC) this Saturday, March 9, 2024, from 9:00 a.m., to 12:00 p.m. A beautiful protected view of the waterfront while you work! We think the rain might hold off for the morning. So we’re going to...
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The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Sexual Assault Unit is investigating a sexual assault that occurred Monday evening in the unincorporated section of Hyattsville. The adult female victim advised officers that she was grabbed by two unknown men as she walked in the 6000 block of Ager Road at approximately 5:05 pm on March...
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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is set to release thousands of hatchery-raised brown, golden, and rainbow trout across the state in areas temporarily closed to fishing in preparation for opening day on March 30. This year, the start time for fishing in all Closure 1 and Closure 2 areas is 6:30 a.m “Closing dozens of popular...
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On March 3, 2024, at approximately 7:05 a.m., a LPPD officer was working speed enforcement on Crain Highway northbound in the area of Glen Albin Road when a vehicle entered the RADAR beam at 108 mph. The officer stopped the vehicle and upon interviewing the driver, noticed an odor of alcoholic beverage emanating from...
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On Saturday, March 2, 2024, an off-duty Deputy from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office was working as security at the Society Hooka Club on Crain Highway in Waldorf. This business is located in the Berkley Square shopping complex. At approximately 1:50 a.m., the deputy heard multiple gunshots being fired in the parking lot. As...
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PRECAUTIONARY BOIL WATER ADVISORY FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN THE TOWN OF INDIAN HEAD: PUEBLO CIRCLE, WOODLAND DRIVE, BIRCH BARK COURT, and TRAVERS RD. 3/5/2024: The Town of Indian Head announces a precautionary boil water advisory to customers served water by the Town of Indian Head on Pueblo Circle, Woodland Drive, Birch Bark Court,...
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The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County (CSMC) welcomed a special guest this morning, when Sunny the Squirrel stopped by with an invitation for the upcoming Cherry Blossom Festival and community garden ribbon cutting. The Commissioners then began their business meeting with an invocation and the pledge, followed by approval of the consent agenda. The...
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St. Mary’s County Government’s Department of Recreation & Parks is pleased to announce that the annual Cherry Blossom Festival will be held on April 6, 2024, from 12 – 4 p.m. at Lexington Manor Passive Park (LMPP) at 21675 South Coral Drive in Lexington Park. This FREE community event offers fun for the whole...
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