On Thursday, September 16, 2021, DFC. Mason responded to Tractor Supply, located at 3150 N Solomons Island Road in Huntingtown, for a reported theft. Investigation revealed on Saturday, September 4, 2021, three suspects removed merchandise from the business without paying. The items included two Champion generators, a Simpson power washer, and a lithium jump...
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MDOT SHA will perform routine maintenance along the MD 4 Governor Thomas Johnson Bridge over the Patuxent River at the Calvert/St. Mary’s County line on Sunday, September 19, 2021. Beginning at 6 a.m. Sunday, one of the bridge’s two lanes will be closed to allow crews to safely replace a weather sensor. Crews will...
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Meet the newest member of our ‘Paw Patrol’/K9 Unit 🐾 Calvert Counties Canine Unit’s newest member is Zeus, an 11 month old Dutch Shepherd. DFC Dru Crum, a member of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office K9 Unit and Special Operations Team was chosen to be Zeus’s handler. The pair have been training together for...
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The Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission (SMADC), a division of the Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland, is now accepting listings for the 2021 edition of the ‘Holiday Farm Guide’. SMADC’s Holiday Farm Guide connects consumers with regional farms and producers, as well as stores and restaurants that offer Southern Maryland grown and produced farm products and services during...
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Participants registered for the Walk at Asbury Solomons are invited to walk from home as COVID-19 and Delta variant surge
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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has announced the winners of the 2021 Natural Resources Photo Contest, with the grand prize going to Nathaniel Peck of Flintstone for his dramatically captured photo of nature in action, “A Raven Having Breakfast.” This year’s grand prize package includes $500, a Maryland State Parks Passport, a subscription to Maryland Natural...
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On September 11, 2021, Deputy Grierson of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office observed a black sports bike travelling northbound on Solomons Island Road in Lusby, at a high rate of speed. Deputy Grierson attempted to conduct a traffic stop on the street bike near the intersection of White Sands in Lusby, with emergency lights...
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The Calvert Hospice Board of Directors is pleased to announce Sarah Simmons, MSN, CHPN, RN as the new Executive Director for Calvert Hospice. Sarah has served as the Interim Executive Director since April and accepted a permanent position with Calvert Hospice on September 1. “I’ve been privileged to work alongside our exceptional team for...
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The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office is honoring one of our own – K9 Maximus, for his six years of service to our agency and to the citizens of Calvert County. He began his career with the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office in October of 2015 and shortly after, successfully graduated from Narcotic Detection School in...
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The 2021 Superchargers Showdown, October 1st through 3rd will go down in history as one of the most unique event during its 36-year tenure. This event will feature the Northeast Outlaw Pro Mod Association, the Warriors Outlaw presented by 1320 Fabrication, Top Sportsman, and the full 1320 Fabrication ET Series. The Eastern Raider and...
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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced that archery hunting for white-tailed and sika deer opens statewide Sept. 10, and continues through Jan. 31, 2022. Archers may also use vertical longbows and vertical recurve bows Feb. 1-3, 2022 during the second annual Primitive Deer Hunt Days. “September signals cooling weather, the coming of fall, and the opening...
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The Calvert County Department of Planning & Zoning is seeking information from citizens regarding cemeteries or burial grounds that may be located on private property in Calvert County. Many cemeteries on private property go unreported, especially in rural areas, and county staff are working to identify, protect and document these properties for historic preservation...
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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has announced the state’s 2021-2022 migratory game bird hunting seasons. Bag limits, season dates, and shooting hours can be found in the 2021-2022 Maryland Guide to Hunting and Trapping. “Maryland hunters wait for September with a high degree of anticipation as this month marks the beginning of the fall hunting seasons,”...
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On September 5, 2021, Deputy First Class Burgraff and Deputy Durnbaugh of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to report of a traffic complaint for a vehicle swerving all over the roadway and into oncoming traffic in the area of the Thomas Johnson Bridge in Solomons. Deputies were able to locate the aforementioned...
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On Aug. 30, 2021, Deputy First Class Crum of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to the WaWa gas station located at 10205 Kirksville Lane in Dunkirk, for a welfare check. Upon arrival, Deputy Crum observed a vehicle with both the driver and passenger slouched over. Deputy Crum knocked loudly and reputedly with no...
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On September 4, 2021, Deputy Wilder of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop in the area of Rt. 4 and Southern Connector Blvd. in Lusby. Upon making contact with the driver, William Ross Campo III, 35 of Baltimore, a moderate odor of marijuana was emitting from the vehicle. Campo failed to...
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The United States Marshals Service (USMS) presented the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office with an award/plaque of appreciation for the police escort our agency provided for Deputy Marshall Brian Lenhart. Lenhart is a Calvert County resident who graduated from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Basic SWAT and Tactical Maritime Operations School and is...
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On August 30, 2021, Deputy Mason of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of Bricoes Turn Road and Southern Maryland Blvd. in Owings, for a traffic complaint. Callers reported a vehicle was weaving all over the roadway, traveling 10 MPH in the travel portion of the highway. A second caller reported...
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On September 3, 2021, First Sergeant Basham of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop in the 10600 block of Southern Maryland Blvd. in Dunkirk, on a vehicle travelling 86mph in a 55mph zone. The driver of the vehicle, Nicholas Presson Kaine, 42 of Dunkirk, advised there was marijuana in the vehicle....
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On Monday, September 6, 2021, at approximately 1:05 a.m., 75 firefighters from Charles, Calvert, and St. Mary’s County responded to 2824 Ridge Road in Huntingtown, for the reported house on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find a 1 & a 1/2 story single family dwelling with fire showing from all floors. The...
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On September 4, 2021, Deputy Savick of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of Southern Maryland Blvd. and Miss Sams Way in Huntingtown, for the reported stolen tags. The driver, Michael Earl Keens-Dumas, 39 of Baltimore, exited the vehicle and was placed under arrest. Keens-Dumans...
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Governor Larry Hogan today announced that, according to official CDC data, 95% of Marylanders 65 and older have now received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. “As one of the most vaccinated states in the country, we continue to achieve significant milestones and outpace the national rates across the board, and we...
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A Calvert County woman enjoyed a visit to the Maryland Lottery Winner’s Circle this week after claiming a $100,000 top prize on a lucky $100,000 Extreme Cash scratch-off. The 60-year-old, who wished to remain anonymous, discovered her big win after revealing a lucky coin emblem on her $30 hot-pink scratch-off. Beneath the symbol, she...
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On Sunday, September 5, 2021, at approximately 3:35 p.m., fire and rescue personnel responded to Potts Point Road in Huntingtown, for a dog down a cliff and in the water. Rescue Squad 6 arrived and found a black dog at the bottom of a 30 foot cliff partially submerged in the water about 500...
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Pro Football Hall of Famer Jonathan Ogden earned his place in history protecting quarterbacks. Now, in partnership with the University of Maryland Medical System, the former offensive tackle says you don’t need a Super Bowl ring to watch your loved ones’ blind side. “I know a thing or two about protecting others. That was...
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