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Prince Frederick Man and Sunderland Woman Charged After Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrests

Prince Frederick Man and Sunderland Woman Charged After Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrests

Dontray Joseph Creek, 31, of Prince Frederick, and Amy Michelle Drye, 46, of Sunderland, are facing multiple drug-related charges stemming from a traffic stop conducted in Calvert County on January 22, 2026, according to court records and charging documents. Court documents state that deputies with the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office stopped a dark gray...
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California Woman Held Without Bond After Felony Child Abuse Arrest in St. Mary’s County

California Woman Held Without Bond After Felony Child Abuse Arrest in St. Mary’s County

Elizabeth Ann Quade, 43, of California, Maryland, is facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges after being arrested on January 29, 2026, in connection with an alleged assault involving a juvenile, according to court documents filed in the District Court for St. Mary’s County. Quade is charged with two counts of second-degree child abuse, both...
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Yes, Gas Delivery Is a Thing—and It’s Local

Yes, Gas Delivery Is a Thing—and It’s Local

Did You Know Southern Maryland Has a Mobile Fuel Delivery Service? Most of us are used to planning our day around gas station stops. But many people don’t realize that right here in Southern Maryland, there’s a local company that will actually bring the fuel to you. S J Johnson Mobile Fuel Service is quietly serving businesses...
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Naval Air Station Patuxent River Gate 1 Closure for Monday, Feb. 2, 2026

Naval Air Station Patuxent River Gate 1 Closure for Monday, Feb. 2, 2026

Naval Air Station Patuxent River’s Gate 1 outbound lanes will be closed at 8 a.m. Monday, Feb. 2, 2026 for gate maintenance. Following morning rush, Pax River’s Gate 1 will close to all traffic from 9:30 a.m. to noon for further maintenance. Drivers should use Pax River’s Gate 2 during that time.
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What Residents and Businesses Must Do After a Snowstorm in St. Mary’s County

What Residents and Businesses Must Do After a Snowstorm in St. Mary’s County

After a snowstorm, residents and business owners in St. Mary’s County have clear legal responsibilities when it comes to snow and ice removal. County law spells out who is responsible, what must be cleared, and how quickly it must be done — and there are penalties for ignoring it. What Must Be Cleared Property...
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Calvert County Attorney Arrested After Allegedly Pointing Gun in Road Rage Incident Caught on Video

Calvert County Attorney Arrested After Allegedly Pointing Gun in Road Rage Incident Caught on Video

Liza Sue Castles, 59, a local attorney from Huntingtown, has been charged with first-degree assault and reckless endangerment following an alleged road rage incident in which she reportedly pointed a handgun at another driver, according to court documents filed in Calvert County District Court. The charges stem from a January 21, 2026, encounter on...
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Southern Maryland Braces for Major Winter Storm: What You Need to Do Now

Southern Maryland Braces for Major Winter Storm: What You Need to Do Now

Southern Maryland is on track for a significant winter storm starting late Saturday and lasting into Monday — with heavy snow, sleet, freezing rain and Arctic cold that could keep temperatures below freezing for days after the storm passes. Officials have issued a Winter Storm Warning for our region, and neighboring jurisdictions including D.C....
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St. Mary’s County Announces Closures and Service Changes Ahead of Winter Storm

St. Mary’s County Announces Closures and Service Changes Ahead of Winter Storm

St. Mary’s County is preparing for significant winter weather as a Cold Weather Advisory remains in effect from January 23 to January 24, followed by a Winter Storm Warning from January 24 through January 26. Forecasts call for heavy mixed precipitation, including 5 to 10 inches of snow and sleet, with up to a...
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Lexington Park Man Accused of Strangling Woman Outside Local Library

Lexington Park Man Accused of Strangling Woman Outside Local Library

John Edward Clopper, 43, of Lexington Park, has been charged with first-degree assault and second-degree assault following a reported incident on January 16, 2026, according to court documents filed in the District Court for St. Mary’s County. The charges stem from allegations that Clopper confronted a woman outside the Lexington Park Library and strangled...
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Maryland Tow Truck Operator Arrested in Calvert County for Theft, and Traffic Charges After Vehicle Stop

Maryland Tow Truck Operator Arrested in Calvert County for Theft, and Traffic Charges After Vehicle Stop

Jerlyn Guerrero, 45, of Brooklyn, Maryland, has been charged with multiple offenses following a traffic stop in Calvert County involving allegedly stolen license plates tied to a towing company and a vehicle with a suspended registration. According to court documents, Guerrero was charged with three misdemeanor offenses: possession of a stolen manufacturer’s number, possession...
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Large Comercial Fire Reported at Hollywood Used Auto Parts and Maximum Autobody in Hollywood

Large Comercial Fire Reported at Hollywood Used Auto Parts and Maximum Autobody in Hollywood

On Saturday, January 17, 2026, at approximately 3:48 p.m., fire and rescue crews responded to a large commercial fire at Hollywood Used Auto Parts and Maximum Autobody, located at 43904 Commerce Avenue in Hollywood. Initial reports indicate approximately 30 vehicles were on fire. Multiple fire and rescue units are on the scene actively working...
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Police Arrest Leonardtown Woman After Alleged Public Disturbance and Drug Possession

Police Arrest Leonardtown Woman After Alleged Public Disturbance and Drug Possession

Heather Marie Garner, 37, of Leonardtown, has been formally charged following an incident earlier this month that led to her arrest by the Maryland State Police. According to court documents, Garner faces seven misdemeanor charges stemming from events on January 11, 2026. These include one count of intoxicated public disturbance, three counts of possession...
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Newburg Woman Sentenced for Filing False Sexual Assault Report Against St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Deputy

Newburg Woman Sentenced for Filing False Sexual Assault Report Against St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Deputy

Destiny Jordan Pellegrini, 26, of Newburg, was sentenced to jail time and probation after pleading guilty to filing a false statement with law enforcement, according to court records from the District Court for St. Mary’s County. Pellegrini was charged with one misdemeanor count of making a false statement to a peace officer under Maryland...
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Waldorf Woman Charged with First-Degree Assault After Alleged Knife Threat in Early Morning Incident

Waldorf Woman Charged with First-Degree Assault After Alleged Knife Threat in Early Morning Incident

Tia Nicole Williams, 20, of Waldorf, has been formally charged with first-degree assault following an early morning incident that allegedly involved threats with a knife during a domestic dispute, according to charging documents filed by the Charles County Sheriff’s Office. The alleged assault occurred around 4:30 a.m. on January 7, 2026, at a residence...
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Lexington Park Woman Charged with Felony Theft Scheme Involving Over $21,000

Lexington Park Woman Charged with Felony Theft Scheme Involving Over $21,000

Latoya Nicole Sewell, 43, of Lexington Park has been charged with two felony counts related to an alleged theft scheme involving more than $21,000, according to court documents filed in the District Court for St. Mary’s County. Sewell is facing charges of theft scheme: $1,500 to under $25,000 and theft: $1,500 to under $25,000,...
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Two Arrested in St. Mary’s County for Having Sex in Applebee’s Parking Lot

Two Arrested in St. Mary’s County for Having Sex in Applebee’s Parking Lot

Kaneesha Gross, 35, of Lexington Park, and James Washington, 58, of Capitol Heights, are facing charges after being arrested in connection with an alleged incident of public indecency on January 12, 2026. According to charging documents filed in the District Court for St. Mary’s County, the two were observed by a witness engaging in...
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Lexington Park Man Held Without Bond Following Alleged Threats to Kill Woman and Burn Her Home Down

Lexington Park Man Held Without Bond Following Alleged Threats to Kill Woman and Burn Her Home Down

Samuel Ray Green, 24, of Lexington Park, has been charged with harassment and making written threats of arson following a reported series of alarming and violent communications sent to a woman in Calvert County. According to court documents filed by the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office, Green is accused of repeatedly contacting an adult female...
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Woman Arrested in St. Mary’s County Allegedly Makes Racial Comments & Escapes Police Car Following Drunk Driving Arrest

Woman Arrested in St. Mary’s County Allegedly Makes Racial Comments & Escapes Police Car Following Drunk Driving Arrest

Kimberly Vanessa Higgs, 61, of Chevy Chase, is facing eleven charges following an alleged road rage incident and suspected DUI that unfolded in the parking lot of a Starbucks on January 1, 2026, in California, Maryland, according to court documents filed by the Maryland State Police. The incident began around 5:12 p.m. when Trooper...
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Lexington Park Woman Indicted on Six Charges in Ongoing Child Neglect Case

Lexington Park Woman Indicted on Six Charges in Ongoing Child Neglect Case

Darlisha Rochelle Mackall, 38, of Lexington Park, has been formally indicted in St. Mary’s County Circuit Court on six misdemeanor charges, including three counts of child neglect and three counts of desertion of a minor child. The indictment, filed on January 12, 2026, follows an incident reported on November 7, 2025, at a hotel...
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Lexington Park Man Accused of Drug Distribution and DUI After Traffic Stop on Route 235

Lexington Park Man Accused of Drug Distribution and DUI After Traffic Stop on Route 235

Paul Dewayne Dorsey, 46, of Lexington Park, was arrested and charged with multiple drug and traffic offenses following a traffic stop in the early hours of January 11, 2026. The incident occurred near the intersection of Maryland Route 235 and Exploration Drive in St. Mary’s County, according to charging documents filed in the District...
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St. Mary’s County Teen Charged with Stealing Gas Pump Parts From Wawa and Then Posted About It on Snapchat

St. Mary’s County Teen Charged with Stealing Gas Pump Parts From Wawa and Then Posted About It on Snapchat

Thomas Newton Ferrall V, 18, of Hollywood, has been formally charged with one count of theft under $100 in connection with the removal of gas pump parts from a Wawa in Mechanicsville. The charge, a misdemeanor under Maryland Criminal Law, stems from an incident that took place on December 18, 2025. According to charging...
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Waldorf Man Arrested After Fleeing in Stolen Camaro; Loaded Stolen Handgun Recovered

Waldorf Man Arrested After Fleeing in Stolen Camaro; Loaded Stolen Handgun Recovered

Khobe Manuel Prospere David, 24, of White Plains, was arrested on January 6, 2026, after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop in a stolen vehicle and crashing in Waldorf. Court documents indicate that David faces multiple charges, including felony motor vehicle theft, weapons violations, and several traffic offenses. According to charging documents, officers with...
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Police in Charles County Recover Stolen Car, Arrest Hyattsville Man in Widespread HVAC Theft Investigation

Police in Charles County Recover Stolen Car, Arrest Hyattsville Man in Widespread HVAC Theft Investigation

Thomas Clay Guinyard, 30, of Hyattsville, was arrested on December 31, 2025, in connection with a string of thefts and property destruction involving heating and air conditioning units across multiple counties. According to the Charles County Sheriff’s Office, Guinyard had active arrest warrants and was wanted in a case impacting more than ten businesses,...
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Lexington Park Man Charged with Trespassing at Target Despite Prior Ban

Lexington Park Man Charged with Trespassing at Target Despite Prior Ban

Craig Andrew Kennedy, 61, of Lexington Park, has been charged with trespassing on private property after allegedly entering a Target store in California, Maryland, in violation of a prior ban. The charge, a misdemeanor, was filed in the District Court for St. Mary’s County following an incident on January 6, 2026. According to court...
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Leonardtown Man Charged with Violating Protective Order, Drug Possession, and Introducing Contraband into Jail

Leonardtown Man Charged with Violating Protective Order, Drug Possession, and Introducing Contraband into Jail

James Allen Michael Schaeffer, 42, of Sykesville, has been formally charged with multiple misdemeanor offenses following his arrest on January 6, 2026. According to court documents filed in the District Court for St. Mary’s County, the charges stem from allegations of violating a protective order and being in possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia....
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