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Lexington Park Man Arrested Again and Again After Shoplifting Thousands of Dollars in Merchandise Across Southern Maryland

Lexington Park Man Arrested Again and Again After Shoplifting Thousands of Dollars in Merchandise Across Southern Maryland

Terry Antonio Wheeler, 55, of Lexington Park, was arrested on February 13, 2025, following allegations of theft and property destruction at the Kohl’s store located at 46240 Lexington Village Way, in Lexington Park. Senior Trooper Allison Oyler of the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack stated that at approximately 1:42 p.m., she was on patrol...
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Joann Fabric & Craft Stores Announce 500 Closures Nationwide – California and Prince Frederick Affected

Joann Fabric & Craft Stores Announce 500 Closures Nationwide – California and Prince Frederick Affected

Joann, the popular fabric and crafts retailer, has announced plans to close 500 of its stores nationwide as part of its ongoing bankruptcy proceedings. The move comes amid financial struggles and shifting consumer trends that have put pressure on the company’s retail operations. The company, which has been a staple for crafters, quilters, and...
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Lexington Park Woman Faces Multiple Charges Including Malicious Destruction of Property and False Statement to Police

Lexington Park Woman Faces Multiple Charges Including Malicious Destruction of Property and False Statement to Police

Taylor Michelle Haile, 19, of Lexington Park, is facing multiple charges in St. Mary’s County following three separate criminal cases filed against her in February 2025. Malicious Destruction of Property – Arrested on February 10, 2025 According to court documents, Haile was arrested on February 10, 2025, after Maryland State Police responded to a...
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Two Men Charged with Possession and Distribution of Cocaine Following a Vehicle Search in St. Mary’s County

Two Men Charged with Possession and Distribution of Cocaine Following a Vehicle Search in St. Mary’s County

A routine traffic stop in St. Mary’s County resulted in the arrest of two men on drug-related charges after deputies discovered cocaine inside their vehicle and on their persons. The suspects, identified as Kentwuan Lionell Wills, 27, of Great Mills, and Charles Vaselee Freeman Jr., 40, of Lexington Park, were taken into custody on...
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Erek L. Barron Resigns as U.S. Attorney for Maryland

Erek L. Barron Resigns as U.S. Attorney for Maryland

Erek L. Barron, the United States Attorney for the District of Maryland, announced his resignation on February 12, 2025, effective immediately. Barron had served in the position since October 7, 2021, leading Maryland’s federal prosecutorial office for over three years. In a statement, Barron reflected on his tenure, emphasizing the dedication and professionalism of...
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Constellation to Invest $100 Million in Calvert Cliffs Clean Energy Center Upgrades

Constellation to Invest $100 Million in Calvert Cliffs Clean Energy Center Upgrades

Constellation (NASDAQ: CEG) has announced a significant $100 million investment to upgrade critical electrical systems and plant equipment at Calvert Cliffs Clean Energy Center in Lusby, Maryland. The upgrades aim to enhance the facility’s operational reliability, support a potential renewal of the plant’s operating licenses, and increase future power output. The investment is part...
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Lexington Park Man Arrested for Interfering with Police at Fatal Crash Scene on Great Mills Road

Corey A. McDowney, 46, of Lexington Park, was arrested on Sunday, February 9, 2025, following a series of disruptive actions at the site of a fatal motor vehicle accident. McDowney faces charges of disorderly conduct, failure to obey a reasonable and lawful order, and obstructing and hindering law enforcement after allegedly interfering with officers...
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Cinderella Society: Giving New Life to Formalwear and Unforgettable Memories

Cinderella Society: Giving New Life to Formalwear and Unforgettable Memories

Cinderella Society originally started before COVID but faced challenges during the pandemic. Now, Brittany and Katrina are bringing the mission back to life, ensuring that students across Southern Maryland have access to stunning formalwear at no cost. “Prom and formal events are milestones, and we believe everyone should have the chance to dress up,...
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UPDATE: Lexington Park Man Arrested – $100,000 in Cash, Cocaine, and Firearm Seized in Narcotics Investigation

UPDATE: Lexington Park Man Arrested – $100,000 in Cash, Cocaine, and Firearm Seized in Narcotics Investigation

UPDATE 2/7/2025: On February 6, 2025, deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office arrested James Allen Chase, 65, of Lexington Park, following an ongoing investigation into suspected drug-related activities. The operation, led by the Vice Narcotics Unit with support from the Patrol Division and Criminal Intelligence Unit, culminated in a traffic stop and...
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St. Mary’s County Authorities Charge Virginia Woman in $15,000 Fraud Case

St. Mary’s County Authorities Charge Virginia Woman in $15,000 Fraud Case

Lamees Mahmood Ibrahim Coon, 45, of King George, Virginia is facing multiple felony charges in St. Mary’s County following allegations that she used a company credit card belonging to her estranged husband’s family business to make unauthorized purchases exceeding $15,000. The alleged incidents occurred over a two-day period, September 15 and September 16, 2024....
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Great Mills Man Threatens to Kill Woman and 10-Year-Old Child, Faces Harassment and Threat Charges

Great Mills Man Threatens to Kill Woman and 10-Year-Old Child, Faces Harassment and Threat Charges

Jeremiah Lee Logan Jr., 22, of Great Mills, has been charged with multiple counts of harassment and threats following allegations of repeated phone calls and threats directed toward members of a family. Logan faces charges of electronic communication harassment (CR 3.805(b)(1)), telephone misuse: repeated calls (CR 3.804(a)(2)) on two counts, and harassment: course of...
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Callaway Man Charged with Possession of Child Pornography and Firearms Violations in St. Mary’s County

Callaway Man Charged with Possession of Child Pornography and Firearms Violations in St. Mary’s County

James Michael Cornett, 67, of Callaway, faces multiple charges following his arrest on January 14, 2025. The Maryland State Police Criminal Investigation Division launched the investigation in November 2023 after receiving CyberTips from Synchronoss Technologies, which reported that Cornett had allegedly uploaded and possessed materials identified as child pornography. The tips linked Cornett to...
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UPDATE: Who Pulled the Trigger? – Sheriff’s Office Under Fire After Rearrest of Hollywood Shooting Suspect

UPDATE: Who Pulled the Trigger? – Sheriff’s Office Under Fire After Rearrest of Hollywood Shooting Suspect

1/29/2024:  John Curtis Reeves IV, 23, of Bushwood, has been rearrested and faces new charges related to a November 1, 2024, shooting on Breezy Lane in Hollywood, Maryland. However, notably absent from the charges is any direct allegation that Reeves was responsible for the shooting itself. Reeves was initially charged with accessory after the...
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UPDATE: Mishandled Decomposing Bodies and Odor Complaints Lead to Southern Maryland Crematory’s Shutdown

UPDATE: Mishandled Decomposing Bodies and Odor Complaints Lead to Southern Maryland Crematory’s Shutdown

UPDATE 1/31/2025 from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office : Public Notice Regarding the Investigation of Heaven Bound Crematory – The Charles County Sheriff’s Office is aware of the investigation and subsequent closure of Heaven Bound Crematory in White Plains, MD. While the CCSO is not the investigating agency for this incident, we understand the...
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UPDATE: Felony Assault on Officers Among Charges After Woman Crashes into Police Car in St. Mary’s County

UPDATE: Felony Assault on Officers Among Charges After Woman Crashes into Police Car in St. Mary’s County

UPDATE 1/30/2025: Sabrina B. Thompson, 26, , of Texas was arrested on January 30, 2025, following a reported series of events involving multiple assaults, property damage, and a violation of an out-of-state protective order. Court documents detail a police pursuit through Lexington Park that ended with Thompson facing six charges, including felony assault on...
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Mechanicsville Man Arrested for Assault and Arson Following Domestic Incident

Mechanicsville Man Arrested for Assault and Arson Following Domestic Incident

On Wednesday, January 15, 2025, Robert Steven Lacey, 45, of Mechanicsville, was arrested after a domestic incident at a residence on Jacqueline Street. According to the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a report of domestic assault and possible arson. Upon arrival, Deputy Tasciotti met with the victim, identified as Lacey’s fiancée...
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Patuxent River Woman Charged with Animal Cruelty After Dog’s Death

Patuxent River Woman Charged with Animal Cruelty After Dog’s Death

Angel Joyce-Renee Martin, 23, of Patuxent River, has been charged with three counts of animal cruelty following an investigation into the death of a dog under her care. According to court documents filed on January 21, 2025, Martin is accused of causing and authorizing the deprivation of sustenance, neglecting the dog, and failing to...
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Vape Shop Owner Arrested for Telephone Misuse After Repeated Profane Calls to 911 Center in St. Mary’s County

Vape Shop Owner Arrested for Telephone Misuse After Repeated Profane Calls to 911 Center in St. Mary’s County

Malak Singh, 57, of Leonardtown, was arrested on January 22, 2025, and charged with telephone misuse after allegedly making multiple inappropriate calls to the St. Mary’s County Emergency Communications Center. According to court documents, the calls involved obscene language and occurred despite repeated warnings from law enforcement. At approximately 7:46 p.m., deputies from the...
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Hollywood Man Arrested for Domestic Assault with a Sword in St. Mary’s County

Hollywood Man Arrested for Domestic Assault with a Sword in St. Mary’s County

Travis Terrell Goldring, 39, of Hollywood, Maryland, was arrested on January 21, 2025, following allegations of a violent domestic incident at a residence on Hollywood Road. Goldring has been charged with first-degree assault, a felony, and second-degree assault, a misdemeanor, according to court documents. The St. Mary’s Emergency Communications Center received a report of...
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Lexington Park Man Charged with Illegal Firearms Possession and Cocaine Found During Raid

Lexington Park Man Charged with Illegal Firearms Possession and Cocaine Found During Raid

Dylan Lane Sullivan, 21, of Lexington Park, is facing multiple charges after a search warrant executed at his residence on January 23, 2025, led to the discovery of firearms, a rapid-fire activator, high-capacity magazines, and illegal drugs. Court documents detail the operation conducted by local law enforcement and the items seized, which include a...
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Virginia Man Arrested on Theft and Fraud Charges After High-Speed Chase in Calvert County; Suspect Found with Multiple Fake IDs

Virginia Man Arrested on Theft and Fraud Charges After High-Speed Chase in Calvert County; Suspect Found with Multiple Fake IDs

A high-speed chase through Calvert County on January 8, 2025, led to the arrest of Xavier Leron Jett, 26, of Alexandria, Virginia, who now faces multiple charges, including fraud and auto theft. According to court documents, deputies from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office were alerted by a License Plate Reader (LPR) system to a...
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UPDATE: Police Arrest Third Suspect in Lexington Park Shooting

UPDATE: Police Arrest Third Suspect in Lexington Park Shooting

UPDATE: Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, in coordination with the U.S. Marshals Service, have arrested Charles Henry Thompson, 30, of Lexington Park, Maryland, in connection with a shooting on October 30, 2024, in the 22000 block of Valley Estates, Lexington Park. Thompson was located and arrested without incident in South Carolina....
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Horrific Conditions Lead Over 150 Animal Cruelty Charges for Charlotte Hall Father and Daughter

Kelvin Shepherd, 51, and Dominique Parrish, 35, both of Charlotte Hall

Kelvin Shepherd, 51, and Dominique Parrish, 35, both of Charlotte Hall, were arrested following a joint investigation by the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and Animal Control. The investigation uncovered what authorities describe as “horrific” conditions for over 17 dogs housed on their property at 30205 Gershwin Road. The arrests came after months of...
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22-Year-Old Port Republic Man Arrested After High-Speed Chase from Calvert to St. Mary’s County

22-Year-Old Port Republic Man Arrested After High-Speed Chase from Calvert to St. Mary’s County

Dylan Michael Barbieri, 22, of Port Republic, was arrested on January 14, 2025, following a high-speed pursuit that spanned parts of Calvert and St. Mary’s Counties. According to court documents, the incident began when officers in Calvert County observed Barbieri’s vehicle traveling at an estimated 85 mph in a 55 mph zone along Maryland...
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Repeat Offender Faces Multiple Charges, Including Escape, in St. Mary’s County After Failing to Report to Jail

Repeat Offender Faces Multiple Charges, Including Escape, in St. Mary’s County After Failing to Report to Jail

Justin Michael Gibson, 33, of Lexington Park, is facing a series of charges in St. Mary’s County following multiple alleged incidents, including thefts and an escape from custody. Court records detail a sequence of events that culminated in the issuance of an arrest warrant for the defendant. According to court documents, Gibson has been...
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