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Understanding Phone Spoofing: How Scammers Deceive and How to Protect Yourself

Understanding Phone Spoofing: How Scammers Deceive and How to Protect Yourself

Phone spoofing is a deceptive tactic where scammers manipulate the information transmitted to your caller ID to make it appear as though the call is coming from a trusted source, such as a local business, government agency, or even a friend. This method is increasingly common and can be highly convincing, making it important...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Incident Leads to Ammunition Possession Charge, Raising Questions on Resource Allocation

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Incident Leads to Ammunition Possession Charge, Raising Questions on Resource Allocation

On August 12, 2024, an intense law enforcement response in Lexington Park resulted in the arrest of 44-year-old Dametries L. Jennings. The operation, initiated after reports of a disturbance involving a firearm, led to the discovery of ammunition but no firearms, ultimately resulting in a single misdemeanor charge for illegal possession of ammunition. The...
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Three Women Arrested After Stealing Over $3,600 of Items from Waldorf Safeway

Three Women Arrested After Stealing Over $3,600 of Items from Waldorf Safeway

On July 30, 2024, at approximately 9:55 p.m., Deputy D. Moats of the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call about a theft in progress at the Safeway store located at Waldorf Marketplace in Waldorf. According to witness reports, three women had filled shopping carts with various items and left the store without...
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Lexington Park Man to be Charged with Animal Cruelty After Dogs Found in Overheated Shed

Lexington Park Man to be Charged with Animal Cruelty After Dogs Found in Overheated Shed

Luis Saul Hernandez-Samayoa, 34, of Lexington Park, has been charged with two counts of animal cruelty following an incident in which his two dogs were discovered in an overheated shed. The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call on June 14, 2024, regarding the welfare of the dogs at Hernandez-Samayoa’s residence on...
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Charles County Man Charged with Multiple Violent Crimes Following Alleged Sexual Assault

Charles County Man Charged with Multiple Violent Crimes Following Alleged Sexual Assault

On August 9, 2024, Charles County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Jordan Keith Proctor, 29, of White Plains, after responding to a report of a sexual assault at a residence on Tottenham Drive in White Plains. The victim, a house cleaner, reported that she was sexually assaulted at gunpoint, handcuffed, and beaten by Proctor over the...
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Auto Theft Investigation Leads to Arrest of Waldorf Man for Illegal Firearms

Auto Theft Investigation Leads to Arrest of Waldorf Man for Illegal Firearms

Micah Jarett Bidgell Jr., a 29-year-old resident of Waldorf, is currently facing multiple criminal charges after a search of his home on August 1, 2024, led to the discovery of illegal firearms and ammunition. The search was part of an ongoing investigation into auto theft, with Bidgell being identified as a suspect. On July...
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VIDEO: Saint Mary’s County Alcohol Beverage Board Meeting Reviews Two Violations and Hands Out Fines

VIDEO: Saint Mary’s County Alcohol Beverage Board Meeting Reviews Two Violations and Hands Out Fines

The Saint Mary’s County Alcohol Beverage Board met on August 8, 2024, with discussions focused on violations, license transfers, and administrative updates. The meeting included several important decisions affecting local businesses. The Board started by approving the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting without any objections. Arthur C. Brinkley and Celeste C. Baird,...
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VIDEO: Saint Mary’s County Planning Commission Meeting on August 12, 2024

VIDEO: Saint Mary’s County Planning Commission Meeting on August 12, 2024

The Saint Mary’s County Planning Commission held its meeting on August 12th, covering various important topics, including the review of a significant townhouse development project and an in-depth discussion on the county’s 2024 Educational Facilities Master Plan. Below is a more detailed account of the meeting: The meeting was called to order with the...
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Two Women Charged with Vandalism and Theft at Waldorf Beauty Store

Two Women Charged with Vandalism and Theft at Waldorf Beauty Store

Two women have been charged with vandalism and theft following an incident at the Super Beauty store in Waldorf, on July 30, 2024. Makenzie Amara Earle, 18, of Towson, and Elise Nicole Holland, 18, of White Plains, were arrested after allegedly destroying property and stealing items from the store, according to court documents. The...
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Frederick and Lusby Residents Arrested in Major Calvert County Drug and Firearm Operation

Frederick and Lusby Residents Arrested in Major Calvert County Drug and Firearm Operation

Two Maryland residents, Veromica Elizebeth Barnes, 40, of Frederick, and Cordell Tyrone Sollers, 38, of Lusby, have been arrested on multiple serious charges following a comprehensive drug and firearm operation led by the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office. These arrests, which took place on consecutive days in early August 2024, are part of an ongoing...
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Women Arrested On Solomons Boardwalk For Disorderly Conduct and Drug Possession

Women Arrested On Solomons Boardwalk For Disorderly Conduct and Drug Possession

A chaotic scene at the South Solomons Island boardwalk ended with the arrest of Yelena Marie McAfee, 26, of no fixed address, on charges of disorderly conduct, public intoxication, and drug possession. The incident, which occurred on July 31, 2024, drew some public attention. At approximately 11:37 AM, Trooper Dill of the Maryland State...
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St. Mary’s County Woman Arrested for Violating Protective Order

St. Mary’s County Woman Arrested for Violating Protective Order

Laren Dlouhy, 25, of Leonardtown, has been charged with violating a protective order. The incident occurred on July 30, 2024, when officers from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a protective order violation at the Department of Social Services building located at 21775 Great Mills Road in Lexington Park....
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Lusby Woman Faces Multiple Charges for Animal Cruelty After Dogs Found in Overheated Shed

Lusby Woman Faces Multiple Charges for Animal Cruelty After Dogs Found in Overheated Shed

Kendra Tynasia Edwards, 27, of Lusby, is facing serious charges of animal cruelty after authorities found two Mastiff-type dogs suffering in extreme conditions at her home. According to court documents, on July 10, 2024, a Calvert County Animal Control Officer responded to reports of dogs locked inside a shed during a heatwave, leading to...
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St. Mary’s County Department of Emergency Services Issues Letters About Medication Mix-Up During Emergency Treatment

St. Mary’s County Department of Emergency Services Issues Letters About Medication Mix-Up During Emergency Treatment

In a concerning incident that recently came to light, the St. Mary’s County Department of Emergency Services has acknowledged what they are calling a medication mix-up during emergency treatments provided recently. The issue, which has raised health and safety concerns, involves the administration of saline solution instead of the intended fentanyl during ambulance operations...
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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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