On Saturday, July 11, 2026, at approximately 8:00 a.m., firefighters from Bay District Volunteer Fire Department were dispatched to the 45000 block of Patuxent Lane in California, for the reported explosion investigation. 911 callers reported something exploded in their garage, with no smoke or fire, and no injuries reported. Three minutes later, the incident...
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Governor Moore announced the launch of “Slow the Fast Down,” a new safe driving campaign to reduce the number of fatalities associated with speeding. “The safety of Marylanders is my number one priority,” said Gov. Moore. “The ‘Slow the Fast Down’ campaign is a refusal to accept the status quo on our roadways, inspiring more drivers...
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Thanks to the generosity of Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM) alumni and community partners, ten students will have the opportunity to attend LSM’s 2026 Teen Leadership Academy presented by Stella’s Girls, Inc. on full-tuition scholarships. The Teen Leadership Academy, taking place July 27–31, 2026, at the College of Southern Maryland Hughesville Regional Campus, is a...
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August at the Calvert Marine Museum offers a vibrant mix of music, cruises, family programs, and seasonal experiences for visitors of all ages. From the high‑energy Brothers Osborne performance on August 22 to hands‑on activities, lighthouse tours, fossil programs, and special early‑morning family events, the month is packed with opportunities to explore Southern Maryland’s...
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The Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) investigated 11 reportable boating accidents, conducted hundreds of vessel stops, and made five alcohol related arrests during its annual Operation Dry Water “saturation patrol” campaign from July 3 to July 5. Statistically this time is the busiest and most dangerous boating holiday. No boating fatalities were recorded in Maryland on...
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Maryland’s sports wagering market generated $7,623,083 in contributions to the state during June 2026, bringing an end to a fiscal year that saw sports wagering return a total of $132,318,369 to the state. The $132.3 million in state contributions for Fiscal Year 2026 (July 2025 through June 2026) was a 48.8% increase from the...
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Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $156,848,176 in revenue from slot machines and table games during June 2026. The statewide total was a decrease of $3,820,369, or 2.4%, compared to June 2025. Casino gaming contributions to the state during June 2026 totaled $67,902,499, a decrease of 0.9% compared to June 2025. The June 2026...
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Following a deadly Fourth of July holiday weekend, the Maryland Department of Transportation and Maryland State Police are urging motorists to drive safely throughout the remainder of the busy summer travel season by following these important safety reminders: Obey posted speed limits and slow down, especially in work zones. Move over for any vehicle...
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David Lee Snyder Jr., 46, of Upper Marlboro, has been charged in Calvert County with possession of a controlled dangerous substance other than cannabis, two counts of possession of drug paraphernalia, and obstructing and hindering after a July 5, 2026 traffic stop near Town Center Boulevard. The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office said the incident...
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Deontre Dwayne Bradshaw, 39, of Lexington Park, is facing two counts of possessing a controlled dangerous substance that was not cannabis and one count of possession with intent to distribute after a traffic stop in Solomons on July 2, 2026. According to Maryland State Police, a trooper was conducting speed enforcement on Creston Lane...
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Marvin Charles Dickerson Jr., 42, of Prince Frederick, is facing multiple charges in Calvert County, including trespass on private property, two counts of fourth-degree burglary theft, three counts of rogue and vagabond, and two counts of theft under $100, after deputies alleged he was involved in separate incidents in Prince Frederick and Lusby between...
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UPDATE 7/9/2026: Devin Allen Miles, 23, of Lexington Park, has been charged with attempted first-degree murder, first-degree assault, and second-degree assault after investigators say a juvenile was stabbed during a large fight near the Solomons Island Gazebo during a fireworks event on July 5, 2026. Deputies with the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office were called...
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Partners In Care Maryland, Inc., in collaboration with Chesapeake Life Center, proudly announces the launch of “GATHER: Learn. Connect. Thrive.,” a yearlong healthy aging and social learning initiative. “GATHER” is designed to strengthen social connection, lifelong learning, emotional wellbeing and aging in place through accessible, community-based programming for older adults and caregivers across Maryland. At its core,...
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Dive into a day of shark-filled adventure at the Calvert Marine Museum’s annual Sharkfest on Saturday, July 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This family-friendly event celebrates one of the ocean’s most fascinating predators with live sharks, interactive learning, hands-on activities, and prehistoric discoveries. New this year, live sharks will be featured indoors in the museum’s Harms...
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Tonya Evette Berry, 47, of Upper Marlboro, has been charged with theft of $100 to under $1,500 and obstructing and hindering after authorities said a wallet was taken from Abner’s Crabhouse Restaurant & Bar in Chesapeake Beach on July 5, 2026. According to allegations filed in District Court for Calvert County, a deputy with...
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Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today announced a $45 million multistate settlement with Block, Inc., the company behind the popular peer-to-peer payment app Cash App. The settlement resolves allegations that Block misled consumers about the security of Cash App, failed to protect users from fraud on the platform, and didn’t provide the fraud protection and resolution...
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Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Secretary Jake Day announced the establishment of the Small Business Lending Program – offering four loan products to provide small business and community real estate development projects with the financial tools needed to succeed. Additionally, the Secretary announced that the first competitive application round for $14 million...
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The National Weather Service has confirmed an EF-0 tornado touched down near Battle Creek in the St. Leonard area of Calvert County during severe storms that moved through Southern Maryland on Monday, June 22, 2026. The tornado was listed by the National Weather Service as the “Mutual MD Tornado.” It touched down at approximately...
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Alyssa Renee Coontz, 28, of Prince Frederick, has been charged with obstructing and hindering and resisting or interfering with arrest after Calvert County Sheriff’s Office deputies said she interfered while deputies were taking Terrell Devantee Atkins, 28, of California, into custody on June 30, 2026, in Prince Frederick. According to the allegations, a deputy...
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Tyrone Marcello Hurt, 50, of Hollywood, is facing multiple firearm, ammunition, alcohol-related driving, and traffic charges after deputies said a July 4, 2026 crash in Prince Frederick led to the discovery of two loaded handguns, ammunition, and evidence of impaired driving. Hurt was ordered held without bond following an initial appearance on July 6,...
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Nekiyah Phip Fletcher, 26, of Lusby, is facing multiple charges in Calvert County after authorities say she was involved in separate incidents on July 4, 2026, and July 5, 2026, including repeated non-emergency 911 calls, a domestic assault allegation, and a disturbance at CalvertHealth Medical Center. The charges listed against Fletcher include disorderly conduct,...
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The Calvert County Health Department (CCHD) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Andrew Holter as its new Deputy Health Director, effective June 2026. Dr. Holter brings more than 20 years of experience in public health, public safety, organizational leadership, and government administration. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a strong commitment to...
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UPDATE 7/6/2026: Jurel Daquone Leo Bowman, 32, of Lusby, is facing six felony counts of sexual solicitation of a minor after Maryland State Police investigators accused him of paying a 17-year-old female victim for sexually explicit images over several months in 2025. According to charging documents, the investigation began after the 17-year-old victim reported...
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Devin Allen Miles, 22, of Lexington Park, had already been arrested in a serious St. Mary’s County weapons case involving a ghost gun, ammunition, and a device investigators said could make the firearm fully automatic. He later pleaded guilty and was sentenced in July 2025, but less than a year later, Miles was no...
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Calvin Dennis Craney, 65, of Upper Marlboro, has been charged in Calvert County with possession of a controlled dangerous substance other than cannabis and possession of CDS paraphernalia after a deputy responded to a welfare check at a Dunkirk gas station on June 19, 2026. A deputy with the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office was...
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