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Police Release Sketch of Victim, Seeking Public Assistance as Investigations Continue After Fatal Hit and Run in Prince George’s County

Police Release Sketch of Victim, Seeking Public Assistance as Investigations Continue After Fatal Hit and Run in Prince George’s County

UPDATE 3/27/2020: Prince George’s County Police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit released this sketch of the man killed in a pedestrian hit-and-run in late February in Forestville. We are asking our community to call us with any information that could help identify him so we can notify his family. Investigators are still continuing to...
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Maryland Reports 194 New Cases of COVID-19; Cases in National Capital Region More Than Quadruple Over The Last Week

Maryland Reports 194 New Cases of COVID-19; Cases in National Capital Region More Than Quadruple Over The Last Week

The State of Maryland now has 774 confirmed cases of COVID-19—an increase of 425 cases over the last three days. There are now more than 1,500 confirmed cases in the National Capital Region—in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Virginia—4.5 times more than there were just one week ago. Governor Larry Hogan today issued the following...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Robbery at La Quinta Inn and Suites in California

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Robbery at La Quinta Inn and Suites in California

On Tuesday, March 24, 2020, at approximately 11:00 p.m., police responded to the La Quinta Inn and Suites in California, for the reported robbery. Police arrived on the scene to confirm a robbery had taken place, with the suspect fleeing on foot prior to the arrival of police. The suspect gave an employee a...
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North Beach Boardwalk, Bike Path, Pier and Parks Closed in Calvert County, Effective Today at 4:00 p.m.

North Beach Boardwalk, Bike Path, Pier and Parks Closed in Calvert County, Effective Today at 4:00 p.m.

Due to the health and safety concerns regarding the COVID-19 Coronavirus, the Mayor and Town Council of the Town of North Beach have determined it is in the best interest of the public to close the boardwalk, pier, bike path and Sunrise Garden until further notice. The closure will take effect at 4 pm...
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Firefighters Quickly Extinguish Arson Trailer Fire in Lexington Park, State Fire Marshal Investigating

Firefighters Quickly Extinguish Arson Trailer Fire in Lexington Park, State Fire Marshal Investigating

On Tuesday, March 24, 2020, at approximately 11:22 p.m., firefighters from Bay District, NAS Patuxent River and Valley Lee were dispatched to 45716 Oregon Way in Lexington Park, for the reported trailer fire. The 911 caller reported they witnessed a suspect throw an unknown liquid onto the side of the trailer and underneath of...
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Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision That Killed 24-Year-Old Hughesville Man

Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision That Killed 24-Year-Old Hughesville Man

On Thursday, March 26, 2020, at approximately 2034 hours, Troopers from the Maryland State Police (MSP) La Plata Barrack responded for a report of a motor vehicle collision involving a single vehicle in the 14500 block of Maryland Route 231 (Burnt Store Road) in Hughesville. Due to the seriousness of the collision, a request...
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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Announces Release of Mobile App

Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Announces Release of Mobile App

Sheriff Mike Evans announces the release of a new mobile app for the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office.  The app is available as a free download from the iPhone and Android app stores. The new app will provide up-to-the-minute alerts, news, and resources for Calvert County citizens and businesses. This app includes two important COVID-19...
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Maryland Receives Major Disaster Declaration From Federal Administration for COVID-19

Maryland Receives Major Disaster Declaration From Federal Administration for COVID-19

Governor Larry Hogan announced tonight that the State of Maryland has received a Major Disaster Declaration from the federal administration in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Earlier today, Maryland reported 580 confirmed cases of COVID-19—an increase of 157 new cases, which is by far the largest one-day increase to date. The number of confirmed...
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Maryland Reports 157 New COVID-19 Cases; Now More Than 1,200 Confirmed Cases In National Capital Region

Maryland Reports 157 New COVID-19 Cases; Now More Than 1,200 Confirmed Cases In National Capital Region

The State of Maryland now has 580 confirmed cases of COVID-19—an increase of 157 new cases, which is by far the largest one-day increase to date. There are more than 1,200 confirmed cases in the National Capital Region—in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Virginia. The number of cases Governor Larry Hogan today issued the following...
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AUDIO: Police Investigating Carjacking and Assault in Mechanicsville, Victim Transported to Area Trauma Center

AUDIO: Police Investigating Carjacking and Assault in Mechanicsville, Victim Transported to Area Trauma Center

On Tuesday, March 24, 2020, at approximately 9:15 p.m., police and rescue personnel responded to the Mechanicsville Moose Lodge on Mechanicsville Road in Mechanicsville, for the reported carjacking and shooting. Police were initially dispatched for a reported carjacking with the victim shot in the head, however, police arrived on the scene to find the...
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Two 7-11 Stores in Prince Frederick to Close for 14 Days After Positive Test for Coronavirus

Two 7-11 Stores in Prince Frederick to Close for 14 Days After Positive Test for Coronavirus

An extremely unusual situation has developed over the past five days. The Calvert Health Department has always been truthful with the information we provide. In the interest of transparency, we are notifying you of the following events that have occurred in relation to the 7-11 on Hallowing Point Road. On March 21st, a person...
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UPDATE: Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Locates Person of Interest in Stabbing Investigation, Victim Transported to Trauma Center with Serious Injuries

UPDATE: Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Locates Person of Interest in Stabbing Investigation, Victim Transported to Trauma Center with Serious Injuries

UPDATE 8:42 P.M: Thank you for all the tips and information in regards to the whereabouts of Elijah Mark Elliott. He has been located. 8:00 P.M., The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance from the public in locating Elijah Mark Elliott. On the evening of March 24, 2020, units from the Calvert County...
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VIDEO: Naval Air Station Patuxent River Confirms First Case of COVID-19, and Closure of Gate 3

VIDEO: Naval Air Station Patuxent River Confirms First Case of COVID-19, and Closure of Gate 3

Rear Adm. John Lemmon posted the following video on Facebook. In the video, the Commander discusses their response to the first positive case of the coronavirus at Naval Air Station Patuxent River. NAS Patuxent River also announced they will close Gate 3 until further notice due to a reduction in overall vehicle traffic at...
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Calvert County Confirms Fourth Case of Coronavirus

Calvert County Confirms Fourth Case of Coronavirus

On Wednesday, March, 25, 2020, the 4th Calvert County case of coronavirus infection was confirmed. This person is currently recovering at home. As with previous cases, Calvert Health Department nurses have obtained detailed health and contact histories from this person within one hour of notification from the testing laboratory. Our nurses have already reached...
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Metro to Close Additional 17 Stations Amid Low-Ridership & Need to Conserve Critical Cleaning Supplies During COVID-19 Response

Metro to Close Additional 17 Stations Amid Low-Ridership & Need to Conserve Critical Cleaning Supplies During COVID-19 Response

Metro’s Pandemic Task Force today announced the strategic closing of 17 additional stations, effective Thursday, March 26, 2020, in an effort to conserve critical resources and protect the health and safety of Metro employees and the public. This follows drastic measures already taken to reduce travel on Metro to essential trips only, leading to a Metrorail ridership decline of 90 percent....
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Additional COVID-19 Case Brings Total to Four in St. Mary’s County

Additional COVID-19 Case Brings Total to Four in St. Mary’s County

The St. Mary’s County Health Department has confirmed that an additional St. Mary’s County resident has tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The patient is a man in his 60s whose method of exposure is likely international travel. SMCHD is currently conducting an investigation into whether other community members may have been exposed....
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St. Mary’s County Health Department Reports Potential COVID-19 Public Exposure Risks At Walmart and Two Other Locations

St. Mary’s County Health Department Reports Potential COVID-19 Public Exposure Risks At Walmart and Two Other Locations

The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) has determined that a person confirmed to have the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) may have come into contact with other community members. The potential public exposure locations, dates, and times are as follows: Weis Markets, 20995 Point Lookout Rd, Callaway, MD 20620 • Dates: March 12 and...
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List of Calvert County Stores with Special Hours for Citizens Aged 60 and Up

The Calvert County Health Department does not endorse or promote for profit businesses. We are sharing this information for the sole purpose of keeping the community informed of services that may benefit those in need of specific information. These are the hours specified for senior citizens. It’s probably best to call the store of...
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Feed St. Mary’s Food Bank Opens for Business

Feed St. Mary’s Food Bank Opens for Business

Feed St. Mary’s, a dedicated Food Bank for St. Mary’s County, was established to provide a reliable and sustainable source of food for some 12 operational soup kitchens and food pantries within St. Mary’s County. Feed St. Mary’s officially started conducting business in March 2020. On March 20, Feed St. Mary’s, received its first...
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St. Mary’s County Health Department Calls for Donations and Supplies for Long Term COVID-19 Preparedness

St. Mary’s County Health Department Calls for Donations and Supplies for Long Term COVID-19 Preparedness

The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) and St. Mary’s County Government are collecting the following unopened medical supply items: Universal Viral Mediums Nasopharyngeal swabs Facemasks (handmade masks may also be accepted – pattern and information here) Nonsterile disposable patient examination gloves, latex-free, all sizes Nonsterile disposable isolation gowns Surgical gowns (ANSI/AAMI PB70 Levels 1-4)...
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Financial Assistance Available Through State and Federal Government for Businesses Impacted by COVID-19

Financial Assistance Available Through State and Federal Government for Businesses Impacted by COVID-19

Governor Hogan announced new programs to assist small businesses.  These new efforts are aimed at providing relief and helping businesses during these challenging times.  Maryland-based business impacted by the Coronavirus with under 50 full- and part-time employees, or Maryland manufacturers, are encouraged to research these programs for qualifying guidance: Maryland Small Business COVID-19 Emergency...
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Calvert County Man Arrested for Reckless Endangerment After Firing Weapon at Breezy Point Marina

Calvert County Man Arrested for Reckless Endangerment After Firing Weapon at Breezy Point Marina

On March 20, 2020, Deputy Durnbaugh responded to Breezy Point Marina in Chesapeake Beach for a firearms complaint. Calvert County Emergency Communications advised that a shot was fired from a mobile home in the marina. While approaching the vehicle, Deputy Durnbaugh detected the odor of marijuana. The driver, Raymond Francis Procopio, Jr. (48) was...
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St. Mary’s County Health Department: Coping with Stress During the COVID-19 Pandemic

St. Mary’s County Health Department: Coping with Stress During the COVID-19 Pandemic

The pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) may be stressful for some people – everyone reacts differently to stressful situations. Older people, people with chronic illnesses, children, teens, health care workers and first responders, and people with mental health conditions may be particularly vulnerable to stress due to the outbreak. “Feelings of fear, anxiety,...
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Two Additional Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 in St. Mary’s County

Two Additional Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 in St. Mary’s County

The St. Mary’s County Health Department has confirmed that two additional St. Mary’s County residents have tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). • A woman in her 20s who may have contracted the virus while traveling domestically • A man in his 20s whose method of exposure is still being determined SMCHD is...
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Anne Arundel Man Charged with First and Second Degree Murder After Stabbing Girlfriend Multiple Times

Anne Arundel Man Charged with First and Second Degree Murder After Stabbing Girlfriend Multiple Times

On Monday, March 23, 2020 at approximately 12:21 a.m., the Anne Arundel County Police Department responded to the 5800 block of Larsen Street, Glen Burnie, Maryland for a stabbing. Upon arrival officers located a male subject, identified as fifty two year old Timothy Paul Gough from the 8500 block of Larsen Street, with apparent...
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