Nathan Oliver White, 44, of North Beach, has been charged with first-degree assault and second-degree assault after an alleged May 30, 2026, stabbing incident in Chesapeake Beach. The charges were filed in District Court for Calvert County on May 31, 2026, and the matter remains open. The incident began near Gordon Stinnett Avenue in...
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Ionta Eugene Proctor, 41, and Alize Margaret Phipps, 23, both of Waldorf, are charged in separate Charles County District Court cases with felony theft of property valued at $1,500 to under $25,000 after court documents say they were found in a Ford F-150 reported stolen from Prince George’s County. The cases were filed May...
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On Sunday, May 31, 2026, at approximately 7:45 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Hawthorne Road and Quailwood Parkway in La Plata, for the reported motor vehicle collision involving a motorcycle. 911 callers reported the motorcyclist was unconscious and laying in the roadway. Crews arrived on the scene...
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A Maryland man pled guilty in federal court, to charges stemming from a social security disability benefits scam. Andrew Langford, 50, of Ft. Washington, is charged with one count of wire fraud in connection with the scheme. U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) records show that from January 2014 through May 2021, Langford received more...
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UPDATE 5/30/2026: On Thursday, May 28, 2026, at 8:34 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services were dispatched to a serious motor vehicle collision in the 27000 block of Mechanicsville Road in Mechanicsville. A preliminary investigation indicates that a 2012 Nissan X-Terra, operated by Michael Sirk, 86, of Mechanicsville, was traveling on Mechanicsville Road...
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Christopher William Walls, 36, of Lusby, is facing felony and misdemeanor drug charges, along with several traffic-related allegations, after the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office reported finding suspected psilocybin, suspected cocaine, drug-related items and cash during an arrest in Solomons on May 26, 2026, according to District Court records. Walls is charged in District Court...
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The Chesapeake Ghost baseball organization has officially announced the formation of its new 14U Showcase Baseball Team. Designed for athletes looking to break out of local brackets and test themselves on a grander stage, the program promises high-level player development, national exposure, and a culture built on accountability and fierce competitiveness. The 14U Ghost...
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Anthony M. Barnes, 45, of Lexington Park, is facing misdemeanor charges of theft of $100 to under $1,500, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of a controlled substance other than cannabis after a May 26, 2026, Walmart shoplifting investigation in St. Mary’s County, according to District Court records. Deputies from the St. Mary’s County...
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On Saturday, May 30, 2026, at approximately 6:55 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services from Charles and St. Mary’s County responded to the 7000 block of Traeleigh Lane in Charlotte Hall, for the inaccessible rescue after an ATV crash. 911 callers reported an ATV crashed with two patients down and bleeding. Upon arrival,...
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The Charles County Economic Development Department joins the American Center for Manufacturing & Innovation (ACMI) and the Energetics Technology Center to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Maryland Energetics Innovation Hub (MEIH), a new campus designed to accelerate energetics production, process innovation, and advanced manufacturing. “We are thrilled to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Maryland...
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Governor Wes Moore issued a directive to the Maryland Department of Agriculture and Maryland Department of Environment to implement a coordinated and urgent response to the late April freeze, which resulted in a significant crisis for Maryland’s agricultural community and ongoing drought designation that is affecting the majority of Maryland counties. This directive builds upon...
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A suspect wanted in connection with a fatal shooting in the town of Capitol Heights is in custody. He is 20-year-old Roland Andre Carter, Jr., of no fixed address. He’s charged with the murder of 19-year-old Ky-Mari Bowman of Waldorf. On February 4, 2026, at approximately 3:20 pm, officers responded to the 500 block...
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On Saturday, May 30, 2026, at approximately 8:30 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services were dispatched to the Traders Seafood located at 8132 Bayside Road in Chesapeake Beach, for the reported stabbing. 911 callers reported an unknown aged male walked into the establishment reporting he was stabbed multiple times by a black male...
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On Saturday, May 30, 2026, at approximately 6:40 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the intersection of Point Lookout Road and Great Mills Road in Lexington Park, for the reported motor vehicle collision involving a motorcycle. Crews arrived on the scene to find a motorcyclist was struck by a pickup truck,...
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Parren Eric Swann, 61, of Oxon Hill, is facing charges in Charles County that include two counts of first-degree assault, illegal possession of a regulated firearm, use of a firearm in a felony or violent crime, carrying a handgun, transporting a loaded handgun in a vehicle, two counts of second-degree assault, and reckless endangerment...
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231 Farm & Outdoor Sports is closing its doors after 15 years in business, according to an announcement shared by Erin Kimbro. The announcement reads: “After 15 incredible years, 231 FARM & OUTDOOR SPORTS is closing its doors. After many years of working long hours and dedicating so much of my life to building...
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On May 26, 2026, detectives arrested Parren Eric Swann, 61, of Oxon Hill, in connection with a May 10 assault on Brookwood Drive in White Plains. The assault occurred at approximately 5:17 p.m. when the victim turned onto Brookwood Drive from Billingsley Road and saw a vehicle traveling toward her on the wrong side...
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On Thursday, May 28, 2026, at approximately 8:00 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Three Notch Road and Pegg Road in Lexington Park, for the reported motor vehicle collision with injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle collision with the vehicle having rolled over,...
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The Maryland Department of Health today reported the first heat-related death of 2026 in Maryland. The deceased is an adult male in the 70-80 age range. The death occurred in Calvert County. “Our condolences go out to the individual’s family and loved ones,” said Maryland Secretary of Health Dr. Meena Seshamani. “As we anticipate...
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Amazon Web Services has filed a concept site plan application for the Calvert Technology Center, a proposed large-scale data center development on two parcels owned by Constellation Energy Group near the Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant. The initial application was submitted May 4, with application fees paid May 18 and Environmental Health fees paid...
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Driving, putting, fun, and networking are back again this year as Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM) celebrates its 13th Annual Golf Tournament on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at Chesapeake Hills Golf Course in Lusby, Md. All golfers and nongolfers are welcome and encouraged to join regional leaders from throughout Southern Maryland to enjoy a day...
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University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center (UM Charles Regional), a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System, has been recognized on Becker’s Hospital Review’s list of the “396 cleanest hospitals” in the nation after earning a 5-star cleanliness rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). UM Charles Regional...
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On Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at approximately 11:53 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the 23000 block of Point Lookout Road in Leonardtown, for the serious motor vehicle collision involving a structure. Crews arrived on the scene within minutes of dispatch to confirm a single vehicle struck the exterior corner of...
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The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County (CSMC) and the Commanding Officer of Naval Air Station Patuxent River (NAS PAX) will hold a joint meeting on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 9 a.m. at the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum, located just outside of NAS PAX at 22156 Three Notch Road in Lexington Park. The joint meeting will feature discussion...
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Holy Cow Creamery officially opened its doors this week with a soft opening, welcoming community members eager to support the new local business. As part of the opening day celebration, Holy Cow Creamery featured its special Opening Day Patriot Sundae, made with vanilla soft serve, blue raspberry cone dip, crumbled shortbread cookies, and festive...
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