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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, Anne Arundel County Police Searching for Missing James Anthony Bellosi in Leonardtown Area

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, Anne Arundel County Police Searching for Missing James Anthony Bellosi in Leonardtown Area

Police Activity in the area of Leonardtown Wharf and Breton Bay regarding a missing person; James Anthony Bellosi The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is assisting Anne Arundel County in locating a critically missing individual named James Anthony Bellosi, age 31. Bellosi is believed to be on foot in the Leonardtown area. His vehicle...
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New Federal Safety Standard for Upholstered Furniture Fires in Effect As of June 25, 2021

New Federal Safety Standard for Upholstered Furniture Fires in Effect As of June 25, 2021

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) new mandatory federal flammability standard for upholstered furniture went into effect on June 25, 2021. Upholstered furniture manufactured, imported or reupholstered on or after that date must comply with the standard. House Fires Are Deadly – In a house fire, a consumer has just minutes to escape...
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MDOT MVA Reminds Marylanders of Expired Product Deadlines

MDOT MVA Reminds Marylanders of Expired Product Deadlines

The Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA) is reminding Marylanders of deadlines for products that expired during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as operational changes impacting branch offices and Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program (VEIP) stations in observance of Independence Day. All branch offices and VEIP stations closed Saturday, July 3, and...
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Six Alleged Ms-13 Members Facing Federal Indictment for Extortion of Maryland Businesses

Six Alleged Ms-13 Members Facing Federal Indictment for Extortion of Maryland Businesses

Six federal criminal complaints charging six defendants with conspiracy to interfere with commerce by violence or threats of violence including extortion were unsealed in the U.S. District Court in Maryland on Wednesday, June 30, 2021.  The affidavit in support of the criminal complaints was partially unsealed.  The defendants are: Brayan Alexander Torres a/k/a “Spooky”;...
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch Activated for Southern Maryland Until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, July 1, 2021

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Activated for Southern Maryland Until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, July 1, 2021

The National Weather Service has posted a Severe Thunderstorm watch as of 12:40 p.m., on Thursday, July 1, 2021, until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 1, 2021., for St. Mary’s, Calvert, Charles, Anne Arundel, Prince George’s County, Montgomery, Talbot, Somerset, Kent, Howard, Dorchester, Carroll, Cecil, Caroline, and Harford Counties.
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Safe Boating Tips from the U.S. Coast Guard Ahead of July 4!

Safe Boating Tips from the U.S. Coast Guard Ahead of July 4!

With the July 4th holiday quickly approaching, the U.S. Coast Guard wants to provide a few tips for staying safe out on the water. Always wear a Coast Guard-approved life jacket while underway: People don’t typically have time to locate and don a life jacket during an actual emergency. For two years in a...
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Governor Hogan Announces $13.5 Million in Maryland Waterway Improvement Fund Awards

Governor Hogan Announces $13.5 Million in Maryland Waterway Improvement Fund Awards

Governor Larry Hogan announced $13.5 million in Waterway Improvement Fund grants for Fiscal Year 2022 to enhance and improve public boating access, facilities, and navigation throughout the state. The announcement—coming during the fourth day of the governor’s tour of the Eastern Shore—was made at the Ocean City Fire Department, which received $50,000 for a...
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MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital Becomes First Healthcare Facility in Southern Maryland to be Recognized by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC)

MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital Becomes First Healthcare Facility in Southern Maryland to be Recognized by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC)

MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital is the first healthcare facility in the Southern Maryland area to be recognized by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), a quality program administered by the American College of Surgeons. “We are extremely proud of our team for achieving this accreditation,” said Stephen Michaels, MD, chief operating officer,...
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Maryland State Fire Marshals Office Encourages Citizens to Attend Public Firework Displays

Maryland State Fire Marshals Office Encourages Citizens to Attend Public Firework Displays

With the arrival of summer and the Fourth of July holiday quickly approaching, State Fire Marshal Brian S. Geraci suggests that Marylanders attend public fireworks displays. “I would highly suggest the safest way to enjoy fireworks is to attend one of the many public fireworks displays throughout the state,” stated Geraci. To help Marylanders enjoy a...
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Maryland State Police Announces 2021 Youth Leadership Law Enforcement Seminar

Maryland State Police Announces 2021 Youth Leadership Law Enforcement Seminar

The Maryland State Police announces the second annual 2021 Youth Leadership and Law Enforcement Seminar, a free event held to train, develop and teach future generations of young men and women about the benefits of a law enforcement career will take place in August. The two-day, action packed, conference is free and will be held...
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KIX Frontman Steve Whiteman to Release First Solo Album Titled ‘You’re Welcome’

KIX Frontman Steve Whiteman to Release First Solo Album Titled ‘You’re Welcome’

For the first time in his 35+ year history of as the lead singer and front man of KIX, Steve Whiteman will release his first ever solo album, You’re Welcome, on July 2, 2021. The 12-song album was co-produced by Whiteman along with his trusted collaborators Brad Divens, Jimmy Chalfant, and Bob Paré; it...
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Maryland Bear Sightings Increase During Summer Months

Maryland Bear Sightings Increase During Summer Months

Throughout June and July, visitors and residents of Maryland’s bear country may encounter more bear sightings than they would at other times of the year. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is receiving active reports of bears in suburban counties, which is a normal occurrence and no cause for concern. This time of year, juvenile...
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Maryland Detects Over 500,000 Potentially Fraudulent Unemployment Claims Since May 2021

Maryland Detects Over 500,000 Potentially Fraudulent Unemployment Claims Since May 2021

The Maryland Department of Labor (Labor) announced that the department has detected over 508,000 fraudulent new unemployment insurance claims since the beginning of May. “With fraudulent activity rampant in unemployment insurance programs across the country, Maryland has consistently adapted and added new security measures to prevent, detect, and report fraud,” said Governor Larry Hogan....
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MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center Wins 18 Aster Awards, 22 Healthcare Advertising Awards for National Excellence in Healthcare Advertising

MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center Wins 18 Aster Awards, 22 Healthcare Advertising Awards for National Excellence in Healthcare Advertising

MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center’s Marketing Department is celebrating another year of outstanding excellence in healthcare advertising, marketing and communications, having won 18 Aster Awards and 22 Healthcare Advertising Awards, including a prestigious Best of Show designation for its COVID-19 response materials. This year, over 4,400 entries were submitted for the 38th Annual Healthcare...
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State of Maryland Reports Zero COVID-19 Deaths for First Time Since October 2020

State of Maryland Reports Zero COVID-19 Deaths for First Time Since October 2020

Governor Larry Hogan today announced that the State of Maryland is reporting zero new COVID-19 deaths for the first time since October 18, 2020. This is another major milestone as the state emerges from the pandemic. New Cases Under 50 For First Time Since March 23, 2020. The state is reporting 42 new confirmed...
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Maryland State Police Aviation Command Performs Aerial Rescue of Patient From Cargo Ship in Chesapeake Bay

Maryland State Police Aviation Command Performs Aerial Rescue of Patient From Cargo Ship in Chesapeake Bay

The crew of Maryland State Police Aviation Command Trooper 6 performed an aerial rescue of a patient from a cargo ship in the Chesapeake Bay on Friday morning. Shortly before 5:30 a.m., on Friday, June 18, 2021, Trooper 6, based at Easton Airport, was dispatched to perform an aerial hoist of a patient from...
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CalvertHealth Foundation Celebrates 2021 Scholarship Recipients with Largest Award Totals to Date

CalvertHealth Foundation Celebrates 2021 Scholarship Recipients with Largest Award Totals to Date

The CalvertHealth Foundation Scholarship committee recently awarded the largest scholarship total in its history – providing $115,625 to 29 award recipients. Twenty-four of the applicants will receive Allied Health scholarships in the amount of $3,750 each and three will receive $1,875 due to mid-year graduation dates. Two E. Anne Spitzer applicants will receive $10,000...
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Traffic Stop and Search Warrant Leads to One Arrest, Large Amount of Drugs, and Two Firearms Recovered in Glen Burnie

Traffic Stop and Search Warrant Leads to One Arrest, Large Amount of Drugs, and Two Firearms Recovered in Glen Burnie

On Thursday, June 10, 2021, Anne Arundel County officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of 100 Archwood Avenue in Glen Burnie on a 2019 Honda Accord operated by James Franklin Nagel. Located on Nagel was 42 bags of suspected crack cocaine (18.93 grams). Nagel was advised that due to an ongoing investigation,...
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Blue Angel #7 Makes Final Flight to NAS Patuxent River, Will Be Placed at Patuxent River Naval Air Museum Coming Soon!

Blue Angel #7 Makes Final Flight to NAS Patuxent River, Will Be Placed at Patuxent River Naval Air Museum Coming Soon!

Today in 1946 the Blue Angels performed their first public flight demonstration from their first training base and team headquarters at Naval Air Station (NAS) Jacksonville, Florida, on June 15, and June 16, 1946, with three F6F-5 Hellcats (number 1 – 3). They were specially modified to reduce weight and painted with the iconic...
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Governor Hogan Announces End of COVID-19 State of Emergency

Governor Hogan Announces End of COVID-19 State of Emergency

Governor Larry Hogan today announced the end of the COVID-19 state of emergency in the State of Maryland. As of today, Maryland has surpassed 6.5 million vaccinations, and the positivity rate is a record-low 0.82%. “Thanks in large part to the hard work, the sacrifices, and the vigilance of the people of Maryland, we...
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MDOT MVA, Law Enforcement Partners Remind Marylanders to Check Child Safety Seats Often

MDOT MVA, Law Enforcement Partners Remind Marylanders to Check Child Safety Seats Often

Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) Secretary Greg Slater and MDOT Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA) Administrator Chrissy Nizer joined together this month to announce the donation of 50 child safety seats from MDOT MVA’s Highway Safety Office to the Baltimore Police Department (BPD) and several other law enforcement agencies across the state. The donation...
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Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Industrial Incident Involving MDOT SHA in Anne Arundel County

Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Industrial Incident Involving MDOT SHA in Anne Arundel County

Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal industrial incident that occurred earlier today in Anne Arundel County. The deceased is identified as Michael T. Spencer, Sr., 54, of Baltimore, Maryland, who was transported from the scene to the University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center and pronounced deceased at 12:50 p.m. Around noon on...
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Southern Maryland Weather Alert for June 10, 2021

Southern Maryland Weather Alert for June 10, 2021

Because of the slow motion and ample moisture in the atmosphere, storms may drop 2 to 4 inches of rain in a short period of time, resulting in flash flooding. Please be aware of weather changes in your area, listen to updates from your local weather outlets, and stay safe! Flash Flood Watch in...
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Maryland State Police Arrest Man for Sexual Solicitation of Minor in Anne Arundel County

Maryland State Police Arrest Man for Sexual Solicitation of Minor in Anne Arundel County

Maryland State Police arrested a man Monday on charges he solicited sex from an undercover trooper who was posing as a child over the Internet in Anne Arundel County. Catalino Lopez Cordova, 42, of Gambrills, Maryland, is charged with one count of sexual solicitation of a minor. He was transported to the Anne Arundel...
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Jury Convicts Suspended Prince George’s County Police Officer in Domestic Assault

Jury Convicts Suspended Prince George’s County Police Officer in Domestic Assault

Anne Arundel County State’s Attorney Anne Colt Leitess announced today that a jury found suspended Prince George’s County police officer Steven Davis, 32, of Laurel guilty of all charges including one count of first degree assault, one count of handgun use in commission of a felony, three counts of second degree assault and three...
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