UPDATE 9/14/2024: Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported shooting at the intersection of Midway Drive and Wasp Drive in Lexington Park on Friday, September 13, at approximately 9:50 p.m. Upon arrival, deputies located Jovan William Medley, 18, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Despite life-saving efforts, Medley was pronounced...
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The St. Mary’s County Board of Appeals convened to review and deliberate on conditional use and variance requests submitted by Royal Farms for signage at two new store locations in Charlotte Hall and Lexington Park. Both applications sought approval to exceed the county’s 20-foot height limit for freestanding signs—requesting a 30-foot sign in Charlotte...
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A troubling investigation into narcotics theft and tampering within St. Mary’s County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) has led to the arrest of Thomas Patrick Raley, 39, of Leonardtown. Raley, who was appointed Chief of Emergency Medical Services in December 2023, was arrested on September 11, 2024, following the issuance of a sealed arrest warrant...
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Stacy Lynn Moreland, 48, of Drayden, was arrested on September 9, 2024, after Maryland State Police responded to a welfare check in California, Maryland. According to court documents, Trooper Blake Stricker was dispatched to 45310 Alton Lane at approximately 9:59 a.m. after a report of a woman found unconscious in her vehicle. When Trooper...
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Michael A. King, 51, has been charged following an assault on a fellow inmate at the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center. The incident occurred on the evening of September 8, 2024, within the detention facility. According to court documents, King, who was already incarcerated at the time, assaulted another inmate, identified as...
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During the September 10, 2024, Commissioners of St. Mary’s County meeting, they discussed the proposed childcare facility next to Leonard Hall was complex, and addressed both logistical and financial concerns. The facility, initially estimated to cost $1.8 million, has now escalated to a projected cost of $2.33 million. The building, designed as a modular...
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The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County convened on September 10, 2024, for a session covering a wide range of topics, from annual recognitions to budget approvals. President Randy Guy, alongside Commissioners Eric Colvin, Mike Hewitt, Mike Alderson Jr., and Scott Ostrom, presided over the meeting. Opening and Remembrance The meeting began with introductions of...
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The Riverside Townhouse Development is a significant new residential project under consideration in Saint Mary’s County. Presented to the Planning Commission during their meeting on September 9, 2024, the project, designated as Concept Site Plan CSP 240018, proposes the construction of 42 townhouses on a 6.02-acre parcel of land located at 23200 and 23206...
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Sean Gerard Estep, age 39, of Marbury, was arrested on September 8, 2024, following a high-speed chase and an altercation with Charles County law enforcement. The arrest occurred after officers observed Estep operating a Chevrolet SUV with revoked Maryland registration near a Hooters restaurant in Waldorf. Officer T. Brown, the arresting officer, initiated a...
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Deandre Terille Taylor, 35, of Bushwood, was arrested on September 6, 2024, after an extensive drug investigation and traffic stop led to the discovery of large quantities of controlled dangerous substances (CDS). Taylor now faces multiple felony and misdemeanor charges, including possession with intent to distribute narcotics, following incidents in Lexington Park and Mechanicsville....
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As St. Mary’s County continues to expand and develop, traffic safety remains a critical issue for local residents, law enforcement, and policymakers. Understanding the patterns and causes of vehicle crashes is essential to improve road safety and reduce accidents. Recent data from the Maryland Department of Transportation provides a detailed look at crash trends...
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Two residents of Waldorf, Maryland, have been charged with multiple offenses following an incident on September 1, 2024, that led to arrests by the Charles County Sheriff’s Office. Destiny Love Brettler, 22, and Davon Alonzo Dunn, 27, both of Waldorf, are both facing charges including assault and trespassing. Destiny Love Brettler, has been charged...
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On August 27, 2024, around 12:35 p.m., Deputy First Class Bradley from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to Barstow Elementary School, in Prince Frederick, in response to a report of a disorderly individual. Upon arrival, Deputy Bradley identified the subject as Karla Yamith Rodriguez, 34, of Prince Frederick. According to the report,...
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A Saint Leonard man was arrested on August 27, 2024, after allegedly trespassing at a 7-Eleven located on North Solomons Island Road in Prince Frederick, according to court documents. The suspect, identified as Matthew Leo Greening, 36, of Saint Leonard, was found on the sidewalk outside the convenience store when officers arrived at the...
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On August 30, 2024, Michael Joseph Keller, 61, of Dunkirk, was charged with trespassing on private property at the Bank of America located on Plaza Drive in Dunkirk, according to court documents from the District Court for Calvert County. Keller was allegedly spotted sitting under the bank’s drive-thru canopy after business hours. The bank...
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Rayshaun Marrik Kelley, 25, of Lusby, was arrested on August 31, 2024, after an incident at a residence on Chestnut Drive. According to court documents, Kelley is facing multiple misdemeanor charges, including disorderly conduct, disturbing the peace due to loud noise, affray (public fighting), and causing a disturbance while intoxicated. The Calvert County Sheriff’s...
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On August 31, 2024, Jonathan Alexander Gray, 34, of Prince Frederick, was arrested following a traffic stop in Calvert County. According to court documents, Gray was pulled over by Calvert County Sheriff’s deputies near Simmons Ridge Road and Dares Beach Road for a malfunctioning headlight. During the stop, K-9 units were called to the...
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On the evening of August 30, 2024, David Wayne Walton, 42, of Saint Leonard, was arrested by the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office following an incident near Solomons Island Road in Lusby. Walton, who was reportedly lying by the side of the road, was found intoxicated and in possession of an open container of alcohol,...
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At the September 4th meeting of the Animal Control Advisory Board (ACAB), important updates were discussed, covering shelter operations, staff additions, adoption initiatives, and community events. Below is a more detailed breakdown of the information shared: Shelter Operations and Animal Adoptions Tina, the acting shelter director, provided a comprehensive overview of the St. Mary’s...
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UPDATE 9/5/2024: On September 4 at 3:35 p.m., officers responded to the area of Middletown Road near Lyles Place in Waldorf for the report of a motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian. Upon arrival, officers determined a pedestrian, who was crossing the street and not in a crosswalk, was struck by a dump truck. The...
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Justin Tyler Chapman, 20, of Lexington Park, was arrested on September 5, 2024, after allegedly possessing ammunition illegally and violating a protective order. The arrest followed an investigation by the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, prompted by a tip from a concerned individual. According to court documents, Deputy Devin Absher responded to Chapman’s residence...
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Two Lexington Park women, Keana Helen Wellons, 29, and Amber Christine Cunningham, 41, are facing charges in connection with the vandalism of a vehicle in Leonardtown. Both are charged with malicious destruction of property valued at less than $1,000, a misdemeanor. The incident occurred on July 26, 2024, when a red Honda Accord, belonging...
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As St. Mary’s County continues to expand and develop, traffic safety remains a critical issue for local residents, law enforcement, and policymakers. Understanding the patterns and causes of vehicle crashes is essential to improve road safety and reduce accidents. Recent data from the Maryland Department of Transportation provides a detailed look at crash trends...
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Southern Maryland, comprising Charles, Calvert, and St. Mary’s counties, stands on the brink of significant transformation with the proposed Chesapeake Bay Passenger Ferry System. Announced at the Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) Conference on August 15, 2024, the findings of a feasibility study conducted by the Chesapeake Bay Passenger Ferry Consortium outline a visionary...
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As Calvert County grows and develops, traffic safety remains a significant concern for residents, law enforcement, and policymakers. Understanding vehicle crash patterns and causes is essential to improve road safety and reduce accidents. Recent data from the Maryland Department of Transportation provides a detailed overview of crash trends from 2019 to 2023, offering valuable...
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