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Charles County Man Faces Multiple Assault Charges After Domestic Dispute

Charles County Man Faces Multiple Assault Charges After Domestic Dispute

On October 7, 2024, Antonio Jerrel Kornegay, 45, of Waldorf, was arrested following an alleged domestic assault at a residence on Tumbleweed Place. According to court documents, the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of an assault in progress at the home. Upon arrival, officers encountered Kornegay attempting to leave the scene...
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Leonardtown Man Charged After Alleged Assault on Wife and Child

Leonardtown Man Charged After Alleged Assault on Wife and Child

Donald Keith Kaspar, 57, of Leonardtown, has been charged with first- and second-degree assault following a domestic violence incident at his home in Leonardtown . The charges stem from an altercation that took place on October 16, 2024, involving his wife, who remains unnamed for privacy reasons. According to court documents, officers from the...
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Solomons Man Arrested for Theft, Disorderly Conduct, and Drug Possession in Prince Frederick

Solomons Man Arrested for Theft, Disorderly Conduct, and Drug Possession in Prince Frederick

On October 7, 2024, Dorian Lavant Dickerson, 21, of Solomons, was arrested by the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office following a reported theft at the Weis supermarket on North Prince Frederick Boulevard in Prince Frederick. According to court documents, deputies were dispatched to the scene at 9:36 a.m. after receiving information from store employees about...
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All Arrests and Criminal Summons Issued in St. Mary’s County 10/11/2024 to 10/17/2024

All Arrests and Criminal Summons Issued in St. Mary’s County 10/11/2024 to 10/17/2024

Each week, SMNEWSNET.COM will provide a list of all arrests and criminal summonses issued in St. Mary’s County. In the spirit of transparency, we are committed to keeping our community informed about local law enforcement activities. This list includes arrests made by both the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and the Maryland State Police,...
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Domestic Violence Awareness in St. Mary’s County: A Call for Action

Domestic Violence Awareness in St. Mary’s County: A Call for Action

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time dedicated to highlighting the devastating impact that domestic violence has on individuals, families, and communities. Unfortunately, St. Mary’s County has witnessed two tragic domestic violence-related murders in the past nine days, a stark reminder that this issue is very real and close to home. On October...
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Domestic Argument Over Rifle Leads to Assault Charges for Nanjemoy Man

Domestic Argument Over Rifle Leads to Assault Charges for Nanjemoy Man

Troy Landon Collins, 47, of Nanjemoy, is facing multiple charges following a domestic incident at a residence on Port Tobacco Road on October 5, 2024. According to court records, Collins has been charged with first-degree assault, a felony, as well as two counts of second-degree assault, both misdemeanors. The charges stem from an altercation...
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Waldorf Man Faces Multiple Charges After Altercation at Dash In

Waldorf Man Faces Multiple Charges After Altercation at Dash In

On October 9, 2024, Antonio Devon Stanton, 42, of Waldorf, was arrested following an incident at the Westlake Dash In on Smallwood Drive, in Waldorf. According to court documents, Stanton faces several charges, including robbery, second-degree assault, and theft. Officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene around 5:55 a.m. after...
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Charles County Officers Catch Theft Suspects, Recover Modified Glock and Stolen Property

Charles County Officers Catch Theft Suspects, Recover Modified Glock and Stolen Property

In the early morning hours of October 14, 2024, Charles County patrol officers apprehended two suspects, Dimiuan Paul Jackson, 24, and Robert Leroy Barnes, 24, both of Washington, D.C., after a series of car thefts and break-ins in Waldorf and surrounding areas. The arrests followed a high-speed pursuit and led to the recovery of...
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Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest of Indian Head Man with Loaded Firearm in Bryans Road

Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest of Indian Head Man with Loaded Firearm in Bryans Road

On October 16, 2024, Tae’Jeaune Andrea Gray, 22, of Indian Head, was arrested and charged with several firearm-related offenses following a traffic stop in Charles County. According to court documents, Gray was found in possession of an unregistered handgun without a serial number and additional ammunition. Officers with the Charles County Sheriff’s Office stopped...
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Waldorf Man Charged with Illegal Possession of Firearm, Machine Gun Found in Raid

Waldorf Man Charged with Illegal Possession of Firearm, Machine Gun Found in Raid

On October 15, 2024, Justus Kyree Clark, 22, of Waldorf, was arrested following a search of his residence, on Pagnell Circle, in Waldorf by law enforcement officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office, Calvert County Sheriff’s Office, and Maryland State Police. The arrest stems from a search and seizure warrant that had been signed...
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Probation Violation Leads to Major Drug Trafficking Arrest in Lexington Park

Probation Violation Leads to Major Drug Trafficking Arrest in Lexington Park

On Wednesday, October 16, 2024, detectives from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division, along with the Emergency Services Team (EST), executed search and seizure warrants at a residence on Rue Woods Drive in Lexington Park. The operation followed an investigation into suspected drug trafficking activities involving Daisaun Altay Eric Culpepper, 31,...
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Canceling Subscriptions Has to be as Easy as Signing up, FTC Says in a New Rule

Canceling Subscriptions Has to be as Easy as Signing up, FTC Says in a New Rule

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced a groundbreaking “click-to-cancel” rule, aimed at making it easier for consumers to cancel recurring subscriptions and memberships. The new rule mandates that sellers must make the cancellation process as straightforward as the initial sign-up. It will apply to most negative option programs, addressing concerns about deceptive practices...
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Second Domestic Violence Murder in St. Mary’s County in Nine Days

Second Domestic Violence Murder in St. Mary’s County in Nine Days

Tragedy struck St. Mary’s County once again, marking the second fatal domestic violence incident within just nine days. On October 16, 2024, shortly before 11:00 a.m., first responders were called to Rosewood Drive in Lexington Park after reports of a domestic shooting. Emergency services arrived to find Alasia Janell Milburn, 25, suffering from a...
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DC Man Murders 25-Year-Old Woman in Lexington Park, Leads Police on High-Speed Chase Before Killing Himself

DC Man Murders 25-Year-Old Woman in Lexington Park, Leads Police on High-Speed Chase Before Killing Himself

UPDATE 10/17/2024 @ 9:30 a.m.: The suspect has been identified as Kenneth Louis Price, 38, of Washington, D.C. UPDATE 10/16/2024 @ 4:30 p.m.: Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported domestic assault today at approximately 10:54 a.m. at a residence in the 46000 block of Rosewood Drive in Lexington...
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All Arrests and Criminal Summons Issued in Charles County 10/4/2024 to 10/10/2024

All Arrests and Criminal Summons Issued in Charles County 10/4/2024 to 10/10/2024

Each week, SMNEWSNET.COM will provide a list of all arrests and criminal summonses issued in Charles County. In the spirit of transparency, we are committed to keeping our community informed about local law enforcement activities. This list includes arrests made by both the Charles County Sheriff’s Office and the Maryland State Police, providing a...
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Great Mills Man Arrested for Domestic Violence Incident in St. Mary’s County

Great Mills Man Arrested for Domestic Violence Incident in St. Mary’s County

James Edward Phillips, 38, of Great Mills, was arrested at his residence on Lilac Way in Great Mills, St. Mary’s County, on October 9, 2024. Authorities responded to a report of a domestic disturbance at approximately 4:30 a.m., where Phillips admitted to breaking a car window by striking it with his hand. According to...
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Honoring Two Generations of Service: Lt. Juan J. Morales III and His Father’s Legacy

Honoring Two Generations of Service: Lt. Juan J. Morales III and His Father’s Legacy

As Hispanic Heritage Month draws to a close, the Charles County Sheriff’s Office is proud to highlight the contributions of Lieutenant Juan J. Morales III, a dedicated law enforcement officer who carries on his family’s legacy of service. His story is one of inspiration, commitment, and an unbreakable bond between two generations who share...
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St. Mary’s County Mourns the Loss of a True Public Servant: Corporal Wayne Milam

St. Mary’s County Mourns the Loss of a True Public Servant: Corporal Wayne Milam

It is with deep sorrow that we share the news of the passing of retired Corporal Wayne Milam, a respected and beloved figure in our law enforcement community. The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, along with friends and colleagues, mourns the loss of a dedicated public servant who devoted his life to protecting others...
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Man Arrested for Indecent Exposure at St. Mary’s County Walmart

Man Arrested for Indecent Exposure at St. Mary’s County Walmart

On October 11, 2024, George W. Jacks, 56, of no fixed address, was arrested following an incident of alleged indecent exposure at a Walmart located on Miramar Way in California, Maryland. According to court documents, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report around 12:42 PM regarding Jacks’ behavior in the parking...
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Calvert County Woman Faces Multiple Charges After False 911 Call and Assaulting an Officer on a Traffic Stop

Calvert County Woman Faces Multiple Charges After False 911 Call and Assaulting an Officer on a Traffic Stop

On October 12, 2024, Diana Hernandez-Calderon, 23, of Prince Frederick, was arrested after a series of events during the early morning hours resulted in accusations of assaulting a law enforcement officer, making false reports to authorities, and using obscene language in an emergency call. The incident began around 12:30 a.m., when deputies from the...
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Maryland Voting Deadlines, Canvassing and Additional Information for the 2024 Election

Maryland Voting Deadlines, Canvassing and Additional Information for the 2024 Election

As the 2024 general election approaches, Maryland voters are encouraged to prepare by being aware of key deadlines and processes to ensure their voices are heard at the polls. The Maryland State Board of Elections (SBE) today is reminding Marylanders that the advance deadline to register to vote in this year’s Presidential General Election...
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All Arrests and Criminal Summons Issued in Calvert County 10/4/2024 to 10/10/2024

All Arrests and Criminal Summons Issued in Calvert County 10/4/2024 to 10/10/2024

Each week, SMNEWSNET.COM will provide a list of all arrests and criminal summonses issued in Calvert County. In the spirit of transparency, we are committed to keeping our community informed about local law enforcement activities. This list includes arrests made by both the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office and the Maryland State Police, providing a...
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Police Investigating Reported Sexual Assault of a Teenage Girl in Lexington Park

Police Investigating Reported Sexual Assault of a Teenage Girl in Lexington Park

UPDATE 10/14/2024 @ 9:45 p.m.:  St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office released the following information. At approximately 5:50 p.m. on Monday, October 14, Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 45000 block of Great Mills Court for the report of a sexual assault. The Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division is actively...
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All Arrests and Criminal Summons Issued in St. Mary’s County 10/4/2024 to 10/10/2024

All Arrests and Criminal Summons Issued in St. Mary’s County 10/4/2024 to 10/10/2024

Each week, SMNEWSNET.COM will provide a list of all arrests and criminal summonses issued in St. Mary’s County. In the spirit of transparency, we are committed to keeping our community informed about local law enforcement activities. This list includes arrests made by both the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and the Maryland State Police,...
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Scramblers Breaks Ground on First Maryland Location in Lexington Park

Scramblers Breaks Ground on First Maryland Location in Lexington Park

Scramblers, a beloved breakfast and lunch restaurant chain, is thrilled to announce the start of construction on their first Maryland location at 21991 Three Notch Road, in Lexington Park. This marks an exciting new chapter for the company as it expands into its fourth state, with plans to open the doors to the Southern...
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