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Back-to-School Supply Events- Where to Get Free School Supplies for Those Needed in Southern Maryland

Back-to-School Supply Events- Where to Get Free School Supplies for Those Needed in Southern Maryland

As the new school year approaches, communities across Southern Maryland are coming together to ensure that students have the supplies they need to start the year strong. Here’s a county-by-county guide to the upcoming events where families can pick up free school supplies and more. Calvert County CalvertHealth Back to School Community Event Date:...
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Owings Woman Charged with Theft of Firearms from Ex-Boyfriend’s Home

Owings Woman Charged with Theft of Firearms from Ex-Boyfriend’s Home

Sheila May Montgomery, 58, of Owings, has been charged with the theft of multiple firearms valued between $1,500 and $25,000. The incident is part of an ongoing investigation by the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office, following a complaint filed by her ex-boyfriend. On June 24, 2024, Deputy Rzepkowski responded to a theft complaint at 1910...
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St. Mary’s County Man Faces Multiple Theft Charges After Incidents at Target and Walmart in California, MD

St. Mary’s County Man Faces Multiple Theft Charges After Incidents at Target and Walmart in California, MD

Michael Allen King, 51, of no fixed address, is facing multiple theft charges following a series of alleged shoplifting incidents at retail stores in St. Mary’s County. King, who has a history of similar offenses, was recently charged in two separate cases involving thefts from a Target store and a Walmart store in California....
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“Bubby’s Christmas Farewell” at Flat Iron Farm Are Looking for Artificial Christmas Trees of Various Sizes

“Bubby’s Christmas Farewell” at Flat Iron Farm Are Looking for Artificial Christmas Trees of Various Sizes

UPDATE 8/10/2024: Flat Iron Farm are looking for artificial Christmas trees of various sizes. They don’t need to be in perfect condition. They can drop off at Flat Iron Farm at 45840 Highway to Heaven Lane in Great Mills, at the building to the right after barns. There will be a sign that says...
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High-Speed Chase in Calvert County Ends with Arrest of Lusby Man After 130 MPH Pursuit

High-Speed Chase in Calvert County Ends with Arrest of Lusby Man After 130 MPH Pursuit

On August 3, 2024, Deputy R. Contic of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle along Rousby Hall Road in Lusby after observing multiple traffic violations. The driver, however, refused to stop and was seen discarding drug paraphernalia from the vehicle while exhibiting increasingly dangerous driving behavior. Accelerating to...
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Lusby Man Arrested for Stolen Gun and DUI After Passing Out at Wawa in St. Mary’s County

Lusby Man Arrested for Stolen Gun and DUI After Passing Out at Wawa in St. Mary’s County

Declan L. Hughes, 20, of Lusby, is facing a series of serious charges after an incident involving impaired driving and illegal possession of a firearm in Lexington Park. According to court documents, on August 5, 2024, officers responded to reports of a white male asleep behind the wheel of a 2008 Lexus IS250 near...
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Lexington Park Man Arrested in Walmart Parking Lot Incident

Lexington Park Man Arrested in Walmart Parking Lot Incident

On August 5, 2024, Patrick H. Nutter, 38, of Lexington Park, was arrested at a Walmart parking lot on Miramar Way in California, Maryland, after allegedly attempting to break into vehicles and inhaling a noxious substance from an aerosol can. Deputy Bianca Melton of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report...
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Altercation at St. Mary’s County Detention Center Leads to Assault Charges for Three Inmates

Altercation at St. Mary’s County Detention Center Leads to Assault Charges for Three Inmates

An altercation at the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center has resulted in assault charges against three inmates: Roger G. Chin, 40, Daitoine V. Payne, 23, and Malik A. Price, 21. The incident, which occurred during the morning of August 5, 2024, involved a physical confrontation between the three inmates, escalating from a...
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Intoxicated Mechanicsville Woman Arrested After Disruptive Incident at Calvert Health Medical Center

Intoxicated Mechanicsville Woman Arrested After Disruptive Incident at Calvert Health Medical Center

Brittany Michelle Morey, 35, of Mechanicsville, was arrested on the evening of July 31, 2024, following a disruptive incident at Calvert Health Medical Center. According to court documents, Morey faces charges of disorderly conduct, public intoxication, and failure to obey a lawful order. The incident began around 4:28 PM when Trooper Sivic, of the...
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St. Leonard Man Arrested for Disorderly Conduct at Giant Grocery Store in Prince Frederick

St. Leonard Man Arrested for Disorderly Conduct at Giant Grocery Store in Prince Frederick

On July 23, 2024, Deputy H. Jones of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call at the Giant grocery store on Solomons Island Road in Prince Frederick. The call reported a disorderly individual causing a disturbance on the premises. Upon arrival, Deputy Jones identified the suspect as Richie Aaron Harper, 46, of...
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Police in Calvert County Make Arrest for Trespassing at Library in Solomons

Police in Calvert County Make Arrest for Trespassing at Library in Solomons

On July 25, 2024, the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office arrested Michael Sean Marshall, 38, of no fixed address, for trespassing at the Southern Branch Library in Solomons. The incident began when Deputy First Class (DFC) Tavares responded to a welfare check at the library located on HG Trueman Road, following reports of a man...
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Road Safety Reminder: Watch Out for Horse and Buggies While Driving in Southern Maryland

Road Safety Reminder: Watch Out for Horse and Buggies While Driving in Southern Maryland

When driving in Southern Maryland, it’s crucial to remember the unique challenges posed by sharing the road with the Amish and Mennonite communities. These groups often travel using horse-drawn buggies, a mode of transportation that requires special consideration from other road users. Horse and buggies are a common sight in regions with significant Amish...
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Three Arrested in St. Mary’s County for Drug Offenses in Traffic Stops

Three Arrested in St. Mary’s County for Drug Offenses in Traffic Stops

Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office made three drug-related arrests during separate traffic stops within a six-hour period. At approximately 10:05 p.m. on Thursday, August 1, 2024, Deputy Joseph Senatore and Deputy First Class Travis Wimberly were patrolling in Lexington Park. Deputy Senatore observed a silver Jeep Cherokee abruptly leave a residential...
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Police in St. Mary’s County Arrest Leonardtown Man for Stolen Firearm

Police in St. Mary’s County Arrest Leonardtown Man for Stolen Firearm

On Wednesday, July 31, 2024, James Gregory Smith, 26, of Hollywood, was arrested after a police investigation revealed he was in possession of a stolen firearm and drug paraphernalia. According to court documents,Deputy Zachary Wolfe of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Department responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle at the intersection of...
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Raleigh Man Charged with Stealing Over $20K in Checks from Local Flooring Company

Raleigh Man Charged with Stealing Over $20K in Checks from Local Flooring Company

Kyrie Jabril Smith, 23, of Raleigh, North Carolina, has been charged by criminal summons with multiple counts of theft and a theft scheme involving Southern Maryland Flooring Company. According to court documents, Smith allegedly stole over $20,000 through fraudulent transactions and thefts between April and May 2024. Smith is accused of opening a fraudulent...
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Lexington Park Woman Arrested Twice in Two Days for Drug Possession

Lexington Park Woman Arrested Twice in Two Days for Drug Possession

Michelle O’Dell, 49, of Lexington Park was arrested twice within two days in St. Mary’s County on charges related to drug possession and paraphernalia. First Arrest: July 26, 2024 On July 26, 2024, at approximately 4:00 PM, Deputy Bradley Kirscht of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office arrested Michelle O’Dell at her residence on...
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Commissioners of St. Mary’s County Meeting Summary – July 30, 2024

Commissioners of St. Mary’s County Meeting Summary – July 30, 2024

Introduction and Opening Remarks The meeting was opened by Randy Guy, President of the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County, at 9:00 AM. He introduced the other commissioners: Eric Colvin: Representing the First Commissioner District, which includes Ridge, Piney Point, and St. George’s Island. Mike Hewitt: Representing the Second Commissioner District, which includes Leonardtown and...
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66-Year-Old Crack Dealer from Bryans Road Arrested on Drug and Weapons Charges

66-Year-Old Crack Dealer from Bryans Road Arrested on Drug and Weapons Charges

In a significant breakthrough in an ongoing controlled dangerous substance investigation, Diana Eugenia Halloran, 66, of Bryans Road, was arrested on July 19, 2024, at her residence in Charles County. Halloran faces multiple charges related to drug distribution and the illegal possession of a firearm. The arrest followed a search and seizure warrant obtained...
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Lexington Park Man Arrested After Assaulting Pregnant Woman

Lexington Park Man Arrested After Assaulting Pregnant Woman

On July 5, 2024, at approximately 5:38 p.m., police responded to an address on Franklin Road, in Lexington Park for a reported domestic dispute. Police spoke to a pregnant female victim who reported her boyfriend, later identified as Jefferson Edwardo Alvarez-Contreas, 20, of Lexington Park, asked her to come outside while he was working...
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Waldorf Man Arrested on Assault and Drug Charges

Waldorf Man Arrested on Assault and Drug Charges

Larry Douglas Murphy, 63, of Waldorf, has been charged with multiple offenses following a violent incident with a female victim. The charges include first-degree assault, second-degree assault, and possession of drug paraphernalia. The incident occurred in the early hours of July 24, 2024, at Murphy’s residence on Crain Highway. According to court documents, the...
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Domestic Dispute in Waldorf Leads to Assault Charges and Protective Order Violation

Domestic Dispute in Waldorf Leads to Assault Charges and Protective Order Violation

On July 12, 2024, at approximately 8:58 PM, officers responded to a reported domestic assault on Moran Drive in Waldorf. Upon arrival, the victim reported an altercation with her husband Guadalupe Campos Ramos, Jr., 64, of Waldorf. The victim stated that the argument began in the upstairs master bedroom over Guadalupe’s alleged infidelity. As...
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Port Tobacco Woman Arrested on Multiple Charges After Traffic Stop in La Plata

Port Tobacco Woman Arrested on Multiple Charges After Traffic Stop in La Plata

A routine traffic stop in La Plata, led to the arrest of Courtney Alexis Mearis, 22, of Port Tobacco, who now faces multiple charges, including drug distribution and driving under the influence. According to court documents, Officer McGovern of the La Plata Police Department observed Mearis’s gold Buick making erratic maneuvers in the early...
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St. Mary’s County Man Charged with Assault and Weapon Possession

St. Mary’s County Man Charged with Assault and Weapon Possession

Kevin Wayne Key, 34, of California, Maryland, was arrested on July 27, 2024, following an alleged assault  at Key’s residence, involving an adult female. According to court documents, Deputy Jessica Wilson of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of an assault at the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department. The victim, had...
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Wanted St. Mary’s County Man Arrested on Drug Charges

Wanted St. Mary’s County Man Arrested on Drug Charges

Dejuan Antwan Stafford, 39, of Lexington Park, was arrested on July 26, 2024, for multiple drug-related charges following a police investigation at a local parking lot. The arrest was carried out by Deputy Joseph Senatore of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office. According to court documents, at approximately 2:08 AM, Deputy Senatore observed Stafford...
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Richard Alvin Nolan III Faces Multiple Theft Charges from California Target

Richard Alvin Nolan III Faces Multiple Theft Charges from California Target

Richard Alvin Nolan III, 36, of Lusby, has been charged with multiple counts of theft in connection with a series of incidents at a Target store in California, MD. According to court documents, Nolan engaged in a theft scheme spanning from December 2023 to May 2024, resulting in losses totaling $1,477.08. The court documents...
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