The Maryland Senate Monday night gave final approval to a $20,000 pay raise for 312 Maryland judges over the next four years, $15,000 less than was recommended by the Judicial Compensation Commission in January. The pay raise in House Joint Resolution 3 as passed by the Senate and House also will boost the pensions...
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The United States Attorney’s Office announced today that it has in recent weeks reached settlements with four health care providers to settle claims that they submitted false claims to the United States for services not rendered. St. Agnes Healthcare, Inc., which owns and operates St Agnes hospital in Baltimore, has agreed to pay $69,906.90. ...
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On March 9, 2018, a jury found Ernest Stickell, a 59-year-old resident of Mechanicsville, Maryland, guilty of Unlawful Wounding-Felony and recommended a 4-year prison sentence for his shooting of motorist Dejonte Holt on the Eisenhower Connector last summer. The defendant was indicted for shooting Ms. Holt and for attempting to shoot her passenger, Ricardo...
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The Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal crash involving a single vehicle in Clinton. The victim is 55-year-old Brenda Pryor of Regina Court in Clinton. On March 12, 2018, at approximately 6:20 am, patrol officers were called to the 11700 block of Piscataway Road for the report of a collision involving...
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UPDATE: The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office have LOCATED the missing person, Jeffrey Matthew Jordan, 37 of St. Mary’s City 3/15/2018: The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office has asked the public’s assistance in locating a missing person. Jeffrey Matthew Jordan, 37 of St. Mary’s City. If seen contact the Sheriff’s Office at 301-475-8008
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Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) students and staff are calling for an end to school violence and bullying while showing solidarity with the students and victims of the recent mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida. All CCPS schools are participating in a See Something, Say Something campaign that includes lessons...
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On Wednesday, March 14, 2018., at approximately 12:00 p.m., fire, police, and rescue crews responded to a report of a serious motor vehicle accident with entrapment involving an occupied school bus on Budds Creek Road and Horseshoe Road, in Clements. Crews arrived on the scene to discover a passenger vehicle with the occupant trapped and unconscious,...
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Someone is $50,000 richer this morning! Check your Bonus Match 5 tickets to see if you are our lucky player holding a top-prize winning ticket from the Monday, March 12 drawing. Whitney’s Liquors in Waldorf sold the lucky ticket, which matches the five numbers of 8, 14, 19, 23 and 34; the Bonus Ball...
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Governor Larry Hogan joined Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) Secretary Pete K. Rahn and MDOT State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) Administrator Greg Slater to announce the start of construction for the much-anticipated MD 5 (Point Lookout Road) at Abell Street/Moakley Street intersection improvements project in Leonardtown. This long-awaited project, which is a priority of...
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On Monday, March 12, 2018 at approximately 1:05 p.m. members of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Bureau and Crash Reconstruction Team were dispatched to Solomons Island Road (MD Route 2) and C. Jones Road for a motor vehicle collision. The preliminary investigation of the collision revealed a 2008 Ford Ranger was stopped in...
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The Maryland Department of Agriculture warns citizens that incorrectly handling live poultry, including chicks and ducklings, can cause serious illnesses, and the department strongly discourages citizens from buying chicks as presents for children this spring. This warning comes after a recent outbreak of H7N1 low-pathogenic avian influenza was detected in a commercial poultry flock...
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It’s rare to be ahead of Oprah when it comes to the next big thing. But this time Southern Maryland is way out in front. Last night she reported on 60 Minutes about childhood trauma and its effect on brain development which can increase the likelihood of a child suffering physical, social, and mental...
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During the week of March 12, to March 16, 2018, automated speed enforcement cameras will be activated in the following school zones: Berry Road at Jenifer Elementary School Middletown Road at Westlake High School Leonardtown Road at Thomas Stone High School Marshall Corner Road at McDonough High School Cameras are activated Monday through Friday,...
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Data from emergency departments (EDs) show that the U.S. opioid overdose epidemic continues to worsen, according to the latest Vital Signs report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The report examines the timeliest data available to CDC on ED visits for opioid overdoses across multiple states. Overall, ED visits (reported by 52 jurisdictions...
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On Friday February 23, 2018, Judge Chappelle of the Circuit Court for Charles County, Maryland, issued a search and seizure warrant authorizing the search of a residence on Irish Lord Place, in Waldorf. This search and seizure warrant was issued based on probable cause to believe the occupants at the residence were violating certain...
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On March 3, 2018 Trooper K. Bauer of the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barracks responded to Courtneyville Road, in Park Hall for the report of an assault with a knife. While responding to the residence, the emergency communications center stated that the suspect had left the residence in a Gray Kia with a New...
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On Thursday, March 1, 2018, Deputies from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of Raphael Drive off of Marshalls Corner Road, in Pomfret for the report of a man who forced his way onto a school bus and was preventing the bus from leaving. Officers responded to the scene and observed...
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On Wednesday, March 7, 2018, Charles County Circuit Court Judge Amy J. Bragunier sentenced Kevontae DeAngelo Stewart to 10 years all suspended but 18 months for Second Degree Burglary. Stewart also faces 10 years back up time and 5 years supervised probation for Conspiracy Theft $10,000-$100,000. On August 8, 2017, officers responded to an...
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After the recent late winter storms and high winds, property owners across Maryland are learning the extent of damage to their property. In cases where the cleanup requires a professional to handle the work, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources has a few important suggestions homeowners should follow before bringing in a contractor to clear tree...
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The Maritime Performance Series presents the Nicole Zuraitis Quartet on Friday, March 16 at the Calvert Marine Museum. Enjoy an evening of enchantment with the seismic talent of inspired vocalist, keyboard player, and songwriter Nicole Zuraitis. Her effervescent presence and dazzling vocals have thrilled audiences throughout Manhattan and across the world. Tickets are $20 in advance; $25 at...
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On Wednesday, March 7, 2018, Charles County Circuit Court Judge H. James West sentenced Darren Anthony Wimbush, 35 of Waldorf, to 3 consecutive Life sentences plus 60 consecutive years for Sexual Abuse of a Minor and 5 counts of Second Degree Sex Offense. On June 30, 2015, the Charles County Sheriff’s Office received a...
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of Michael Troy Langley, 31, of Leonardtown. On March 7, 2018, Langley was reported missing; he has brown hair and blue eyes, and was last seen on Friday, March 2, 2018, in the Leonardtown area. At this time no critical factors are known regarding...
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The FBI Baltimore Field Office is pleased to announce St. Mary’s County Health Officer, Dr. Meenakshi G. Brewster, MD has been selected as the recipient of the 2017 FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA). The DCLA award was formally created in 1990 as a way to honor individuals and organizations for their efforts in...
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Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) has completed restoring service to customers directly affected by Winter Storm Riley, a nor’easter that brought damaging winds to the mid-Atlantic states and New England. “The wind storm that hit our area beginning Friday morning caused more damage to SMECO’s electric system than any hurricane or winter storm we’ve...
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Our team took to the streets to see what people thought of Maryland’s 3rd Congressional voting district. I don’t know about you, but I see rampant gerrymandering. Free and fair elections are the very foundation of American democracy and the most basic promise that those in power can pledge to citizens. Unfortunately in Maryland,...
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