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Old Mill High School Employee Charged with Sex Offenses After 16-Year-Old Victim Comes Forward

Old Mill High School Employee Charged with Sex Offenses After 16-Year-Old Victim Comes Forward

On September 28, 2021, the Anne Arundel County Police Department was notified by school officials of allegations involving a sexual relationship between a student and an employee of Old Mill High School. The School Resource Officer and school officials interviewed the student as it was learned that the student was sexually assaulted by the...
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Drunk Driver Sentenced for Assaulting Anne Arundel County Police Officer During Traffic Stop

Drunk Driver Sentenced for Assaulting Anne Arundel County Police Officer During Traffic Stop

Anne Arundel County State’s Attorney Anne Colt Leitess announced today that Erickson Recinos, 36, of Lanham was sentenced to five years suspend all but 18 months for one count of second degree assault on Anne Arundel County Police Officer Erica Magnuson and one count of driving a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol....
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Windy Hill Middle School Resource Officer Hailed as a Hero for Life Saving Actions

Windy Hill Middle School Resource Officer Hailed as a Hero for Life Saving Actions

“On Thursday, December 2, 2021, Calvert County Sheriff’s Deputy and School Resource Officer (SRO) Kam Parks walked into the cafeteria at Windy Hill Middle School for routine lunch duty with his 8th grade students. It was business as usual, until Deputy Parks observed what appeared to be a child in distress out of the...
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Charles County Sheriff’s Office Releases Update on Threat of Mass Violence Made Outside of School

Charles County Sheriff’s Office Releases Update on Threat of Mass Violence Made Outside of School

On Thursday, December 2, 2021, a Charles County Sheriff’s school resource officer was made aware of suspicious activity that occurred outside of school, but involved students. A preliminary investigation revealed a student at Mattawoman Middle School was on an online video chat with students at Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer Elementary School when he...
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Two Businesses Fail, Fourteen Businesses Pass Alcohol Compliance Checks in St. Mary’s County

Two Businesses Fail, Fourteen Businesses Pass Alcohol Compliance Checks in St. Mary’s County

On Friday, November 19, 2021, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Alcohol Enforcement Unit conducted 16 covert compliance checks within St. Mary’s County. Fourteen businesses were found to be in compliance, while two were not. The clandestine component of the check used a 20-year-old male Sheriff’s Office Cadet wearing jeans and a sweatshirt in...
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Police Investigating Crash in Cheltenham That Claims Life of 27-Year-Old Brandywine Man

Police Investigating Crash in Cheltenham That Claims Life of 27-Year-Old Brandywine Man

The Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal crash that occurred Tuesday evening in Cheltenham. The deceased driver is 27-year-old Marcell Johnson of Brandywine. On December 7, 2021, at approximately 7:15 p.m., patrol officers responded to the 9800 block of Surratts Road for a single-car crash. Johnson was pronounced dead on the...
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Board of Public Works Approves Community Parks and Playgrounds Funding

Board of Public Works Approves Community Parks and Playgrounds Funding

Program Provides $5 Million for Outdoor Recreation Statewide in Fiscal 2022 The Board of Public Works today approved the last of 31 Community Parks and Playground projects for this fiscal year, totaling $5 million in grants for new and upgraded outdoor facilities in communities across Maryland. Governor Larry Hogan’s Fiscal Year 2022 Budget included funding for...
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Anne Arundel County Officer Suspended After Domestic-Related Incident

Anne Arundel County Officer Suspended After Domestic-Related Incident

On December 6, 2021, the Anne Arundel County Police Department began investigating an alleged domestic-related incident involving Corporal Tyler Brennan. The Office of Professional Standards subsequently began an investigation into the incident. As a result of the preliminary investigation, a summons was issued from the court commissioner charging Brennan with Second Degree Assault and...
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Traffic Stop in Mechanicsville Leads to Three Drug Arrests

Traffic Stop in Mechanicsville Leads to Three Drug Arrests

On 12/3/2021, Trooper C. Riggs of the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack conducted a traffic stop on Maryland Route 5 at Baptist Church Road, in Mechanicsville. A probable cause search of the vehicle was conducted which yielded multiple glass smoking devices, all containing CDS, Cocaine. The occupants of the vehicle were identified as Kevin...
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Water Temperatures Pose Danger to Sea Turtles, Marine Mammals

Water Temperatures Pose Danger to Sea Turtles, Marine Mammals

As soon as water temperatures dip in the fall, sea turtles and some marine mammals that frequent the Chesapeake Bay are susceptible to cold-stunning or hypothermia. The immediate impacts can cause some species to become slow and unresponsive, making them dangerous to themselves and boaters.  Cold-stunning can also be lethal to marine mammals such...
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Police Recover Airsoft Replica Handgun at Benjamin Stoddert Middle School

Police Recover Airsoft Replica Handgun  at Benjamin Stoddert Middle School

On December 8, 2021, a student at Benjamin Stoddert Middle School removed what appeared to be a handgun from his back pack during dismissal. Another student observed the gun and called attention to it. A school employee and a Charles County Sheriff’s school resource officer –who was already at the school–quickly retrieved the gun...
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Police in Prince George’s County Release Photo of Suspect Wanted for Fatal Shooting in the Town of University Park

Police in Prince George’s County Release Photo of Suspect Wanted for Fatal Shooting in the Town of University Park

The Prince George’s County Police Department obtained an arrest warrant and is actively searching for the suspect wanted for a recent fatal shooting in the Town of University Park. The suspect is 18-year-old Andres Aguilar of University Park. He’s charged in connection with the murder of 19-year-old Luis Miguel Utrera of Hyattsville. On November 17,...
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Police Arrest Convicted Felon and Recover a Loaded Firearm in Waldorf

Police Arrest Convicted Felon and Recover a Loaded Firearm in Waldorf

On December 3 at 8:57 p.m., officers were notified that several men were showing off a handgun outside of a business in the 3600 block of Leonardtown Road, in Waldorf. A lookout was given and officers observed the men nearby. As officers approached, one male fled. He was quickly apprehended without further incident, and...
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Police Arrest Baltimore Man in connection With Victim Shot at Sam’s Tobacco & Wireless in Pinefield

Police Arrest Baltimore Man in connection With Victim Shot at Sam’s Tobacco & Wireless in Pinefield

On December 6, 2021, Charles County Sheriff’s officers and the U.S. Marshals Service located Twanasae Sincere Damon, 22, of Baltimore, who was wanted in connection with a shooting that occurred in November 2021. On Sunday, November 7, 2021, at approximately 9:26 p.m., police responded to the Sam’s Tobacco & Wireless in the Pinefield Shopping...
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Murder Victims Remembered at 20th Annual Silent Angel Memorial Service

Murder Victims Remembered at 20th Annual Silent Angel Memorial Service

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office hosted on Sunday its 20th Annual Silent Angel Memorial service, remembering those from St. Mary’s County who lost their lives at the hand of another over the recent decades. The names of 89 people were read aloud, while survivors, friends, family, Sheriff’s Office personnel and Criminal Justice students...
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Prince George’s County Officer Suspended After Off-Duty Domestic-Related Arrest

Prince George’s County Officer Suspended After Off-Duty Domestic-Related Arrest

A Prince George’s County Police officer is suspended without pay following his arrest in Anne Arundel County. Corporal Benjamin Lazic is charged with two counts of second-degree child abuse and one count of second-degree assault. The corporal was off-duty at the time of his arrest yesterday. The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Internal Affairs...
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St. Mary’s County Criminal Summons Served – November 2021

St. Mary’s County Criminal Summons Served – November 2021

11/02/21- Krystal Jonette Shamblin, age 37 of Virginia- Fraud/ID Info Theft by Dep. Salas# 358. 11/02/21- Carol Marie Thompson, age 33 of Callaway- two counts Unattended Child by Dep, Rycyzyn# 350. 11/03/21- Charles Douglas Stump, age 39 of Lexington Park- Malicious Destruction of Property, Reckless Driving and Negligent Driving by Dep. Graves# 354. 11/03/21-...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, Cpl. Gerard Muschette, Named as Deputy of the Quarter

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, Cpl. Gerard Muschette, Named as Deputy of the Quarter

Cpl. Muschette was awarded for his leadership qualities while working at Great Mills High School. As a School Resource Officer, Cpl. Muschette is often called upon to intervene in physical altercations, to mentor students, to investigate various crimes and to assist school staff with new and inventive ways to solve potential problems. The Corporal...
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St. Mary’s Man Wins $30,018 at Murphy’s Town & Country Convenience Store in Avenue Playing Racetrax

St. Mary’s Man Wins $30,018 at Murphy’s Town & Country Convenience Store in Avenue Playing Racetrax

A Racetrax player from St. Mary’s County was running errands and, as often happens, decided to play a few games. What has never happened before, though, did happen, when he won $30,018.90 on a Superfecta Box bet. The winner didn’t find out, however, until he got home and checked his ticket. “I never watch...
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Upper Marlboro Man Pleads Guilty to Heroin and Cocaine Distribution Conspiracy

Upper Marlboro Man Pleads Guilty to Heroin and Cocaine Distribution Conspiracy

Charles Benjamin Stewart, Jr., age 46, of Upper Marlboro, pleaded guilty to federal charges for conspiracy to distribute heroin and cocaine; for illegally transporting a firearm obtained out of state; and for possession with intent to distribute heroin and cocaine. The guilty plea was announced by United States Attorney for the District of Maryland...
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The Ridge Volunteer Fire Department Regrets to Announce the Passing of Life Member Joseph “JP” Ridgell.

The Ridge Volunteer Fire Department Regrets to Announce the Passing of Life Member Joseph “JP” Ridgell.

The Ridge Volunteer Fire Department regrets to announce the passing of Life Member Joseph “JP” Ridgell. JP started with the Ridge Volunteer Fire Department on April 4, 1968 to May 5, 1986. He returned on February 2, 2007 and continued his service in the Department. During his first 18 years, he was a very...
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Vaccine Milestone: Maryland Surpasses 1 Million COVID-19 Booster Shots

Vaccine Milestone: Maryland Surpasses 1 Million COVID-19 Booster Shots

Governor Larry Hogan announced that the State of Maryland has surpassed 1 million COVID-19 booster shots. This is another major milestone as the state continues to conduct one of the most successful vaccination campaigns in the country. To date, the state has administered 9,395,285 COVID-19 vaccines, including 1,004,758 booster shots. According to official CDC data,...
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Governor Hogan Announces First Three Confirmed Cases of Omicron Variant in Maryland

Governor Hogan Announces First Three Confirmed Cases of Omicron Variant in Maryland

Governor Larry Hogan today announced that state health officials have confirmed the first three cases of the COVID-19 Omicron variant (B.1.1.529) in Maryland residents. The Omicron variant was designated as a variant of concern by the World Health Organization on Nov. 26. The variant’s presence in Maryland was confirmed by the Maryland Department of...
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Maryland Announces Opening Weekend Deer Firearm Season Results

Maryland Announces Opening Weekend Deer Firearm Season Results

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced that hunters reported 10,419 deer taken on the opening weekend of the 2021 Maryland firearm season, Nov. 27-28. The overall harvest was 6% lower than last year’s official opening weekend harvest of 11,123 deer, as windy conditions prevailed. The harvest total included 4,780 antlered and 5,289 antlerless white-tailed deer, and...
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Owings Mills Man Facing Federal Charges for Selling Fraudulent Covid-19 Vaccination Cards

Owings Mills Man Facing Federal Charges for Selling Fraudulent Covid-19 Vaccination Cards

A criminal complaint has been filed charging Amar Salim Shabazz, age 23, of Owings Mills, for the federal charges of mail fraud and obstruction of justice in connection with his alleged distribution of fraudulent COVID-19 vaccination cards. The criminal complaint was announced by United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Erek L. Barron;...
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