Anne Arundel News

Joint Investigation Leads to Arrest and Largest Heroin Seizure Ever in Southern Maryland Area

Linwood Douglas Thorne, 46, of Northeast Washington

Over the past several months the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Washington Field Office, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosive (ATF), conducted an ongoing drug investigation, which led to a significant arrest. On Wednesday, December 19, 2018, multiple search warrants were executed in the Washington, D.C. area....
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The Maryland State Firemen’s Association Regrets to Announce Passing of Past President Jacqueline Olson

The Maryland State Firemen’s Association Regrets to Announce Passing of Past President Jacqueline Olson

The Maryland State Firemen’s Association deeply regrets to announce the sudden passing of Past President (2013-2014) Jacqueline Olson. Jackie is the wife of Chief Jay Olson and mother of Lieutenant Tyler Olson of the Ferndale Volunteer Fire Company. Jackie is a life member of the Ferndale Volunteer Fire Company, joining on September 1, 1990....
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Scholarship Recipients Thank College of Southern Maryland’s Donors for ‘Transforming Lives, One at A Time’

Scholarship Recipients Thank College of Southern Maryland’s Donors for ‘Transforming Lives, One at A Time’

Various verses of gratitude could be heard over and over again during the 2018 College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Foundation Scholarship Reception – the annual event that has scholarship donors meet with their recipients to enjoy lunch and their shared commitment to education. “Today is about recognizing you, our partners … and we honor...
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College of Southern Maryland Provides Support for Students Impacted by Federal Government Shutdown

College of Southern Maryland Provides Support for Students Impacted by Federal Government Shutdown

The College of Southern Maryland is providing support for its returning students whose family or themselves are being financially impacted by the current federal government shutdown. “We are very concerned for our students who through no fault of their own are being adversely affected because of this government shutdown,” said CSM President Dr. Maureen...
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Calvert County Chamber of Commerce Awards $2,000 to CSM

Calvert County Chamber of Commerce Awards $2,000 to CSM

Members of the Calvert County Chamber of Commerce presented the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Foundation with $2,000 for student scholarships during the chamber’s annual holiday Business After Hours event hosted by CSM at its Prince Frederick Campus. “We are so proud to present this check in the amount of $2,000 to the College...
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Ila and Vinod Shah Present CSM with $100,000

Ila and Vinod Shah Present CSM with $100,000

College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Foundation Director Dr. Ila Shah and her husband Dr. Vinod K. Shah continued their generous support of CSM and commitment to student success by giving the college a $100,000 gift to mark Vinod Shah’s recent birthday. The funds will be used to bolster the Southern Maryland Nursing and Health Alliance Scholarship...
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SMECO 2019 Scholarship Applications Available

SMECO 2019 Scholarship Applications Available

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) is offering college scholarships for the 2019-2020 school year. Four high school seniors will be awarded $1,500 each. Students are eligible to apply if they live with parents or guardians who are SMECO members. Seniors must be enrolled or plan to enroll full-time in an accredited college, university, or trade school. The deadline...
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Another Reminder of the Importance of Motorists Adhering to the State’s “Move Over” Law

Another Reminder of the Importance of Motorists Adhering to the State’s “Move Over” Law

A crash this morning in Montgomery County highlights the importance of motorists adhering to the state’s “Move Over” law. On Wednesday, January 2, 2019, at approximately 6:15 a.m., troopers from the Maryland State Police Rockville Barrack stopped a suspected impaired driver on Interstate 270 North prior to Shady Grove Road. Four troopers were on the...
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17-Year-Old Boy Killed on Christmas in Glen Burnie After Being Struck by Vehicle

17-Year-Old Boy Killed on Christmas in Glen Burnie After Being Struck by Vehicle

On Tuesday, December 25, 2018 at approximately 7:45 p.m. officers from the Anne Arundel County Police Department responded to a pedestrian accident on eastbound Rt. 100 and Oakwood Road in Glen Burnie. Preliminary investigation showed that a group of juveniles were attempting to cross Rt. 100 on foot. While crossing the eastbound lanes, two...
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TRACK SANTA NOW – LIVE

Track Santa Claus as he travels around the world delivering presents to all the boys and girls everywhere! Where is Santa now? Is he in Southern Maryland? Check back to find out!
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Confessed Serial Killer Provides Sketch of Woman He Says He Killed in 1972

Confessed Serial Killer Provides Sketch of Woman He Says He Killed in 1972

Earlier this week, convicted serial killer, Samuel Little, sketched this drawing of a young woman he confessed to killing in Prince George’s County in 1972. The department’s Cold Case Unit hopes this image will finally lead detectives to uncovering the victim’s name. She is one of approximately 90 women who Samuel Little has admitted...
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Six Arrested in Anne Arundel County on Drug Charges

Six Arrested in Anne Arundel County on Drug Charges

In June of 2018, members of the Anne Arundel County Police Department, Southern District Tactical Narcotics Division received information regarding possible sales and distribution of controlled dangerous substances from a residence in the 1300 block of Juniper Street in Shady Side. An investigation was opened in reference to these complaints. During this six month...
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Maryland Lawmakers Look to Ban Untraceable Guns in Next Session

Maryland Lawmakers Look to Ban Untraceable Guns in Next Session

With about a month until the 2019 legislature convenes on Jan. 9, the new Democratic House of Delegates majority leader is looking to continue the progress made last session on gun violence prevention by banning 3D and ghost guns in the state. House Majority Leader Kathleen Dumais, D-Montgomery, said she will be introducing a...
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Mistake on Bonus Match 5 Playslip worth $50,000

Mistake on Bonus Match 5 Playslip worth $50,000

After playing the same Bonus Match 5 numbers for years, “Pop Pop” of Churchton made a lucky mistake on the five-draw playslip he bought November 26. He changed his usual number 12 to 11 in error and the result was a $50,015 payday later in the week. “I’ve been playing the same numbers for 20 years,”...
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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources Begins Preseason Trout Stocking

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources Begins Preseason Trout Stocking

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is offering anglers an early start to the spring trout season before winter even begins. Starting the week of December 17, 2018, the department will conduct preseason trout stocking at several popular fishing locations. Early trout stocking will include several impoundments that will receive their annual allotments in a single stocking....
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Hogan Administration Announces $300,000 to Preserve Maryland Historical Sites

Hogan Administration Announces $300,000 to Preserve Maryland Historical Sites

The Hogan Administration today announced that the Maryland Historical Trust (MHT), a division of the Maryland Department of Planning (Planning), has awarded ten projects $300,000 in Non-Capital Historic Preservation Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations and local jurisdictions for FY 2019. “Investing in Maryland’s historic communities leads to increased economic activity and tourism, as well as...
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Maryland State Police To Increase Patrols Ahead Of Christmas, New Year’s Traffic Surges

Maryland State Police To Increase Patrols Ahead Of Christmas, New Year’s Traffic Surges

The Maryland State Police will be working to ensure motorists get to and from their travel destination safely between Christmas and New Year’s. Troopers from each of the 23 Maryland State Police barracks who patrol every county will continue to focus enforcement efforts on impaired driving, aggressive driving, speeding, distracted driving and other violations...
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Hunters Harvest 31,000 Deer During Firearms Season

Hunters Harvest 31,000 Deer During Firearms Season

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced that hunters reported taking 31,588 deer during the state’s most popular hunt, the two-week firearms season. The total was eight percent lower than last year’s official harvest of 34,502. Bad weather during the prime Saturday hunt days contributed to the decline in many parts of the state. More than 4,400...
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Troopers Respond to Twenty-Five Impaired Driving Crashes Over The Weekend

Troopers Respond to Twenty-Five Impaired Driving Crashes Over The Weekend

Maryland State Police responded to twenty five impaired driving crashes this past weekend. From Prince George’s County to the Eastern Shore of Maryland, troopers responded to 25 alcohol or drug related crashes between Friday, December 14 and Sunday, December 16, 2018. Nine of the crashes occurred in Baltimore County and four occurred in Prince...
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State Fire Marshal Offers Citizens Portable Generator Safety Tips

State Fire Marshal Offers Citizens Portable Generator Safety Tips

During the winter months, State Fire Marshal Brian S. Geraci is reminding the Citizens of Maryland to take care in the use of portable generators.  Many people use portable generators during power outages.  The most common risks of using the generators are carbon monoxide poisoning, electrical shock, electrocution and fires. NEVER use portable generators inside...
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The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Would Like to Put Money in Your Stocking

Calvert County Crime Solvers offers rewards of up to $1,000 for information that leads to the arrest or indictment of a person responsible for a crime in Calvert County. Anyone with information about an unsolved crime or the location of a fugitive may contact Calvert County Crime Solvers by calling 1-410-535-TIPS. All individuals who...
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VIDEO: Bomb Threats Reported Across the United States and Southern Maryland

VIDEO: Bomb Threats Reported Across the United States and Southern Maryland

On Thursday, December 13, at approximately 2:10 p.m., police responded to Exploration Drive, in Lexington Park for the reported bomb threat. At least one bomb threat was also reported in Charles County. The threats appear to be coming in thru emails. Units are also responding to a second location in St. Mary’s County. A...
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Under-Processed Corn Leads to 65,000 Cans Being Recalled

Under-Processed Corn Leads to 65,000 Cans Being Recalled

Del Monte Foods Inc. announced a recall of 64,242 cases of FIESTA CORN Seasoned with Red & Green Peppers due to under-processing. These deviations were part of the commercial sterilization process and could result in contamination by spoilage organisms or pathogens, which could lead to life-threatening illness if consumed. It is important to note that...
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21 Tips for Traveling With Diabetes

21 Tips for Traveling With Diabetes

Don’t let good diabetes management go on vacation just because you did. Traveling to new places gets you out of your routine—that’s a big part of the fun. But delayed meals, unfamiliar food, being more active than usual, and different time zones can all disrupt diabetes management. Plan ahead so you can count on...
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Governor Larry Hogan Announces Over $3.5 Billion “Building Opportunity Fund” School Construction Initiative

Governor Larry Hogan Announces Over $3.5 Billion “Building Opportunity Fund” School Construction Initiative

Governor Larry Hogan announced a major initiative to make a historic investment in school construction projects across the state. Called the Building Opportunity Fund, the governor unveiled plans to submit legislation during the 2019 session of the Maryland General Assembly to provide $1.9 billion in new school construction funding over five years. This proposed new funding...
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