Big Dogs Paradise, a bar and liquor store located in Mechanicsville, has had its liquor license revoked following a series of alcohol-related violations uncovered during a homicide investigation. The establishment, already grappling with past violations, became the focal point of a probe that ultimately led to its closure after the St. Mary’s County Alcohol...
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The Alcohol Beverage Board of St. Mary’s County will hold its next meeting on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at 1:00 PM in the County Commissioners Conference Room, Chesapeake Building, 41770 Baldridge Street, Leonardtown. The meeting is open to the public, and citizens are welcome to attend in person or watch the live broadcast on...
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Joseph Robert Willet III, 31, of Hughesville, was arrested on December 8, 2024, following an alleged domestic assault at a residence in California, Maryland. The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the incident, which resulted in multiple charges against Willett, including assault and firearm-related offenses. According to court documents, Deputy Ocasio-Rivera responded to...
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UPDATE: Newly released information from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office provides additional details about the investigation and arrests of Antwian Marquis Johnson, 38, and Shannon Marie Johnson, 37. Our initial article was based on information contained in court documents, which outlined the charges and some details of the investigation. However, this update reflects...
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Michael Anthony Deep, 31, of Lexington Park, has been charged in connection with a burglary at the Seabreeze Restaurant on South Sandgates Road in Mechanicsville. The incident, which occurred over 2 years ago, on October 13, 2022, involved theft, property damage, and unauthorized entry, according to court documents filed by the St. Mary’s County...
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Shuree Sinese Weems, 43, of Lusby, was arrested on November 14, 2024, at Mimi’s Station, a liquor store located at on Rousby Hall Road, in Lusby. Weems faces multiple charges, including trespassing, possession of a controlled dangerous substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia, according to the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office and court records. Deputy...
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An investigation by the Charles County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Enforcement Section led to the arrest of Adrian Carlos Farris, 35, of Waldorf, on December 3, 2024. A search warrant executed at his residence on Vane Court uncovered drugs valued at over $30,000, a firearm, and various drug-related paraphernalia. The operation was part of an...
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Sobriety checkpoints are common tools law enforcement uses to ensure road safety by identifying impaired drivers. If you find yourself approaching one, it can be helpful to know what to expect and how to handle it smoothly. As you approach a sobriety checkpoint, you’ll likely notice signs and flashing lights, along with uniformed officers...
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A 21-year-old Waldorf man was arrested on November 29, 2024, following a traffic stop that led to the discovery of a stolen vehicle, according to court documents filed in Charles County. Chidozie Charles Obinna Udoji, 21, of Waldorf, was charged with theft of property valued between $1,500 and $25,000. The charge carries a potential...
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Court documents from two separate cases detail criminal charges against Foday Badara Ladie Jr., 27, of Brandywine, stemming from incidents reported on November 23 and 24, 2024. The charges include alleged handgun possession, failure to obey a lawful order, and second-degree assault. Officers were called to the Indian Head Inn on Strauss Avenue at...
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On December 1, 2024, authorities in Charles County apprehended Corness Margo Gray, 58, of Waldorf, following an assault and drug-related offenses. The incident occurred on Pinewood Drive, where police responded to reports of an altercation. According to court documents, deputies encountered Gray standing in the roadway, matching the description of the suspect. During questioning,...
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Two women were arrested following a shoplifting incident at the Target store located at 3300 Western Parkway, in Waldorf, on December 2, 2024. According to the Charles County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called to the scene at approximately 7:55 PM after store loss prevention staff reported observing a theft in progress. The suspects, identified...
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Joseph Franklin Burch, 27, of Avenue, has been charged with second-degree assault following an incident on July 28, 2024, according to court documents filed in the District Court for St. Mary’s County. The charge stems from an alleged altercation at the defendant’s residence on Burch Road. According to the statement of charges filed by...
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Andre Timothy Green, 35, of Fort Washington, was arrested after an altercation at a residence in Lexington Park, on November 25, 2024. The charges stem from incidents that occurred at a home on the 46800 block of Flower Drive and involved multiple individuals, according to court records and the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office....
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On November 24, 2024, a traffic stop in Calvert County lead to the arrest of Jamil Joseph Neal, 22, of Temple Hills. Neal is now facing charges including carrying a loaded handgun, illegal possession of ammunition, obstructing and hindering law enforcement, and resisting arrest, according to court documents. The incident began around 8:19 PM...
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The La Plata Police Department has charged Christopher Ralph Sims, 35, of Sumter, South Carolina, with theft following an incident at a Lowe’s store on Rosewick Road in La Plata on September 22, 2024. According to court documents, Sims is accused of stealing a flatbed trailer and two Toro TimeCutter riding mowers valued at...
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A routine traffic stop in Calvert County on November 17, 2024, led to the arrest of two women, Lisa Diane Dilley, 58, of Chesapeake Beach, and Holly Nicole Sweeney, 50, of Saint Leonard. Both women face charges related to possession of controlled dangerous substances. According to the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy First Class...
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Marliana A. Zahedi-Mullis, 31, of Chesapeake Beach, was convicted on December 2, 2024, in the District Court for Calvert County for charges related to animal cruelty and neglect. The conviction follows a May 2024 investigation by Calvert County Animal Control into conditions at her residence, where she was operating an unlicensed animal rescue, “3...
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On November 27, 2024, Rayshona T. Jones, 35, of Lexington Park, was arrested after a traffic stop conducted by the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Vice Narcotics Investigation Division near Willows Road in Lexington Park. During the traffic stop, officers asked Jones, who was the front-seat passenger in a 2017 Hyundai Genesis, to exit...
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On November 27, 2024, John F. Dorsey, a 36, of Lexington Park, was arrested after a routine traffic stop in St. Mary’s County led to the discovery of narcotics and drug paraphernalia. According to court documents, Deputy Joseph Senatore of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office initiated the stop after observing a gold Toyota...
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Alehandro Brown, 52, of Lexington Park, was arrested on November 26, 2024, following a traffic stop initiated by the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office. Brown faces multiple charges, including drug possession and tampering with evidence. The charges stem from a routine traffic enforcement operation that escalated into a search and seizure of illegal substances....
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Raven Savannah Gardiner, 22, of Leonardtown, has been charged in connection with an altercation that left a man with multiple stab wounds and another woman injured. The incident, which occurred on November 10, 2024, in the North Essex Drive area of Lexington Park, involved an attempt to break up a fight that escalated into...
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CCSO UPDATE 11/22/2024: The Charles County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) has updated its investigation into the incident at C. Barnhart Elementary School on November 15, 2024. The investigation included a detailed review of school security footage, re-interviews with witnesses, and additional interviews with individuals who had direct knowledge of the case. The findings indicate that...
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On November 16, 2024, James Delonte Butler, 41, of Lusby, was arrested on charges of threatening to commit arson and possession of a controlled dangerous substance. The incident occurred at a residence on Cornwall Drive in California, Maryland, where Butler allegedly made threats to harm the occupant and damage the property. According to court...
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Thomas Howard Bowlin, 36, of Owings, Maryland, was arrested following a domestic incident on November 14, 2024, at a residence on Woodland Way in Owings. The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene after a report of an armed altercation involving two brothers and their mother. The mother, aged 72, called authorities to...
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