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Hollywood Man Indicted on Child Pornography Charges After State Police Arrest

Hollywood Man Indicted on Child Pornography Charges After State Police Arrest

Ellis Eugene Tolbert, 66, of Hollywood, Maryland, has been indicted on nine counts of possession of child pornography. This follows an extensive investigation by Maryland State Police and the use of CyberTips provided by a national organization monitoring online child exploitation. The charges were filed on October 7, 2024, in the Circuit Court for...
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VIDEO: Two Arrests in Two Days – Lexington Park Man Faces Assault and Disorderly Conduct Charges

VIDEO: Two Arrests in Two Days – Lexington Park Man Faces Assault and Disorderly Conduct Charges

Terry Jeffrey Harris Jr., 35, of Lexington Park, is facing multiple criminal charges after two separate incidents resulted in his arrest on December 24 and December 25, 2024. The charges, filed in the District Court of St. Mary’s County, include second-degree assault and disorderly conduct. According to court documents, the first incident occurred on...
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Former Finance Manager of Historic Sotterley Charged with Embezzlement of $15,000

Former Finance Manager of Historic Sotterley Charged with Embezzlement of $15,000

Angela Marie Hanson, 52, of California, Maryland, has been indicted on charges of embezzlement and theft following allegations of financial misconduct during her tenure as Finance Manager for Historic Sotterley, Inc. According to court documents, Hanson is accused of stealing nearly $15,000 over a five-month period from October 31, 2023, to April 15, 2024....
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Newburg Man Charged with Assault, Reckless Endangerment in School Bus Incident

Newburg Man Charged with Assault, Reckless Endangerment in School Bus Incident

Richard William Ellis, 47, of Newburg, is facing 51 criminal charges, including 16 counts of first-degree assault, after allegedly pointing a firearm at a school bus in an incident on September 20, 2024. The Charles Circuit Court issued an arrest warrant for Ellis on December 20, 2024, and he is currently being held without...
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La Plata Police Ensure a Merry Christmas by Catching the Grinch

La Plata Police Ensure a Merry Christmas by Catching the Grinch

Officers reported that they took a mischievous man into custody who calls himself the Grinch. This Whoville troublemaker was up to no good, but don’t worry—he won’t be causing any more trouble this holiday season. With the Grinch behind bars, Santa Claus can deliver presents to all the boys and girls without any interruptions....
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VIDEO: Spreading Holiday Cheer: A Grateful Message from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office

VIDEO: Spreading Holiday Cheer: A Grateful Message from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office

This holiday season, the Southern Maryland News Net would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the incredible community of St. Mary’s County and the dedicated men and women of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office. They put together a video featuring a few of the many voices of community leaders, businesses, and residents...
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Prince Frederick Man Arrested for Identity Fraud to Avoid Child Support Warrants in Calvert County

Prince Frederick Man Arrested for Identity Fraud to Avoid Child Support Warrants in Calvert County

A routine traffic stop on December 9, 2024, in Calvert County led to the arrest of Dontray Joseph Creek, 30, of Prince Frederick, after authorities discovered he had used another person’s identity to avoid identification and outstanding child support warrants. According to court documents, Deputy Deinert of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office stopped a...
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Traffic Stop in Lexington Park Leads to Drug Arrests and Felony Charges

Traffic Stop in Lexington Park Leads to Drug Arrests and Felony Charges

On December 19, 2024, a traffic stop in Lexington Park resulted in the arrests of two individuals, Zuri Kali Harrison, 22, of Great Mills, and Cindi Lynn Sweeney, 45, of Lexington Park. Both were arrested after a search of the vehicle revealed multiple controlled dangerous substances (CDS) and related paraphernalia. According to the St....
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Nanjemoy Man Indicted for False Bomb Threat at St. Mary’s County Walmart

Nanjemoy Man Indicted for False Bomb Threat at St. Mary’s County Walmart

Demetrius Demell Carroll, 30, of Nanjemoy, has been indicted by a St. Mary’s County Grand Jury on charges stemming from a false bomb threat made at the Walmart located on Miramar Way in California, Maryland. The indictment, issued on December 16, 2024, accuses Carroll of transmitting false information concerning the detonation of a destructive...
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UPDATE: St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Commended as Record-Setting Drug Case Advances to Circuit Court

UPDATE: St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Commended as Record-Setting Drug Case Advances to Circuit Court

UPDATE 12/19/2024: The case involving Antwian Marquis Johnson, 38, of Prince Frederick, and Shannon Marie Johnson, 37, of Great Mills, has officially moved forward in the legal system, now advancing to the Circuit Court for St. Mary’s County, Maryland. This development follows their arrests on December 5, 2024, and the subsequent indictment on numerous...
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St. Mary’s County Felon Indicted on Illegal Firearms and Ammunition Possession Charges in Dameron

St. Mary’s County Felon Indicted on Illegal Firearms and Ammunition Possession Charges in Dameron

Bruce Bernard Franks, Jr., 32, of Dameron, is facing legal trouble after being indicted on multiple charges related to illegal firearms and ammunition possession. The indictment stems from an extensive investigation conducted by the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division, with assistance from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)....
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Lusby Man Arrested on Drug and Weapon Charges Following Incident at Backroad Inn in Leonardtown

Lusby Man Arrested on Drug and Weapon Charges Following Incident at Backroad Inn in Leonardtown

A Calvert County man faces multiple charges after an altercation at the Backroad Inn in Leonardtown on December 13, 2024. Austin Tyler Selig-Miller, 21, of Lusby, was arrested by deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office following reports of a disturbance at the bar. According to court documents, security personnel at the Backroad...
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Two St. Mary’s County Men Arrested on Drug Charges Following Traffic Stop in Lexington Park

Two St. Mary’s County Men Arrested on Drug Charges Following Traffic Stop in Lexington Park

Two men St. Mary’s County men were arrested on December 14, 2024, after a routine traffic stop led to the discovery of illegal drugs. The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office initiated the stop near Foxchase Drive in Lexington Park after identifying a silver Hyundai Sonata with suspended registration due to an insurance lapse. The...
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St. Mary’s Felon Arrested After Guns, Drugs, and Stolen Property Found During Traffic Stop in Mechanicsville

St. Mary’s Felon Arrested After Guns, Drugs, and Stolen Property Found During Traffic Stop in Mechanicsville

A Mechanicsville man is facing serious charges after a routine traffic stop by the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office uncovered stolen property, loaded firearms, and drugs. Patrick Wayne Brooks, 37, of Mechanicsville, was arrested on December 12, 2024, following the incident and remains in custody without bond. Deputy Timothy White initiated the stop after...
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Lexington Park Man Charged with Assault and Property Destruction Following Altercation at Three Oaks Center

Lexington Park Man Charged with Assault and Property Destruction Following Altercation at Three Oaks Center

Jovan Maurice Justice, 41, of Lexington Park, was arrested on December 15, 2024, following an incident at a local facility. Justice, who resides at the Three Oaks Center on Lei Drive, is facing charges of second-degree assault and malicious destruction of property valued over $1,000, according to court documents. The charges stem from events...
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Waldorf Man Arrested After Threatening Woman with Handgun at Smallwood Village Center

Waldorf Man Arrested After Threatening Woman with Handgun at Smallwood Village Center

A man was arrested in connection with a violent domestic-related assault after an incident that unfolded at the Smallwood Village Center on December 11, 2024. The suspect, identified as Clarence Antonio Bennett, 41, of Waldorf, threatened a woman with a handgun during a verbal altercation. According to court documents and police reports, officers from the...
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Convicted Drug Dealer and Great Mills Woman Arrested After Traffic Stop in Lexington Park

Convicted Drug Dealer and Great Mills Woman Arrested After Traffic Stop in Lexington Park

A traffic stop on December 11, 2024, in Lexington Park resulted in the arrests of Michelle S. Alvarado, 40, of Great Mills, and Robert M. Goldring, 46, of Lusby. Both individuals face multiple charges related to controlled dangerous substances (CDS), including possession with intent to distribute narcotics. According to reports from the St. Mary’s...
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St. Mary’s County Bar Closes After Murder Investigation Uncovers Multiple Alcohol Violations

St. Mary’s County Bar Closes After Murder Investigation Uncovers Multiple Alcohol Violations

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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Upcoming Alcohol Beverage Board Meeting in St. Mary’s County to Address Violations Involving Big Dog’s Paradise & Bar

Upcoming Alcohol Beverage Board Meeting in St. Mary’s County to Address Violations Involving Big Dog’s Paradise & Bar

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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UPDATE: St. Mary’s County Deputies Arrest Hughesville Man on Assault and Gun Charges

UPDATE: St. Mary’s County Deputies Arrest Hughesville Man on Assault and Gun Charges

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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DNA Evidence Links Suspect to Seabreeze Restaurant Break-In 2 Years Ago in Mechanicsville

DNA Evidence Links Suspect to Seabreeze Restaurant Break-In 2 Years Ago in Mechanicsville

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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Calvert County Woman Arrested for Trespassing and Drug Possession at Local Liquor Store

Calvert County Woman Arrested for Trespassing and Drug Possession at Local Liquor Store

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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UPDATE: Police in Charles County Seize Over $30,000 Worth of Drugs from Home in Waldorf

UPDATE: Police in Charles County Seize Over $30,000 Worth of Drugs from Home in Waldorf

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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VIDEO: What to Expect at a Sobriety Checkpoint and How to Act

VIDEO: What to Expect at a Sobriety Checkpoint and How to Act

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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Waldorf Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Jail Seven Months Ago Arrested Again in Stolen Vehicle

Waldorf Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Jail Seven Months Ago Arrested Again in Stolen Vehicle

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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