On October 27, 2024, Deputy Campbell responded to the Wawa located at 305 Market Square Drive in Prince Frederick, for a person asleep behind the wheel of a running vehicle at the gas pumps. Upon arrival, contact was made with Joshua Alan Dalrymple, 30, of Prince Frederick. Deputies observed a glass smoking device with...
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Maryland’s 2024 Junior Deer Hunt will be open November 16 statewide and in certain counties on Sunday, November 17th, 2024. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources encourages experienced deer hunters to take advantage of these days to introduce young people to the time-honored tradition of hunting. The Junior Deer Hunt is open on private...
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On Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at approximately 2:30 p.m., firefighters from Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department Station 3 was dispatched to the area of Slater Lane, off Poplar Hill Road, for a smoke investigation. Upon arrival, firefighters located a large brush fire and requested a Brush Fire Task Force and Water Supply Task Forces. A...
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UPDATE 11/2/2024: On Saturday, November 02, 2024, at approximately 9:58 a.m., Troopers from Maryland State Police La Plata Barrack responded to Maryland Route 231 in the area of Maryland Route 381 for a report of a serious motor vehicle collision. Due to the circumstances, the Maryland State Police CRASH Team responded to assume the...
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On Saturday, November 2, 2024, at approximately 1:10 a.m., firefighters from Hollywood, Leonardtown, Bay District, Solomons, Second District, Seventh District, Mechanicsville and NAS Patuxent River responded to the area of Clarkes Landing Road and John Cameron Way in Hollywood, for the reported house on fire. Multiple 911 callers advised they couldn’t provide an address,...
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The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will begin a multi-day routine bridge inspection of the MD 4 bridge over the Patuxent River (Governor Thomas Johnson Bridge) at the Calvert / St. Mary’s County line beginning November 4. The night-time inspection will take place through Wednesday, November 6, from 9 p.m. until 5...
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The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has enacted a new regulation requiring airlines to automatically issue refunds to passengers for canceled flights or flights that experience significant schedule changes. Effective October 28, 2024, this rule aims to streamline the refund process for travelers and enhance consumer protection within the airline industry. Under the regulation,...
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The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal collision involving a dump truck that occurred in Brandywine on Monday. The deceased driver is 76-year-old Frederick Hand of Prince Frederick. On October 28, 2024, at approximately 12:30 pm, officers responded to the area of Cedarville Road and Dent...
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In the aftermath of a fatal motor vehicle accident involving a driver under the influence of drugs or alcohol, the time it takes for police or state attorneys’ offices to bring charges can be weeks or even months. This delay is due to the complexity of the investigation and the need for thorough evidence...
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UPDATE 10/28/2024: On October 28, 2024, at approximately 7:12 a.m., Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Bureau deputies responded to a report of a serious motor vehicle collision involving entrapment in the 6600 block of Hallowing Point Road (Rt. 231) in Prince Frederick. Upon arrival, deputies confirmed that one driver was deceased and immediately requested...
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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is implementing a statewide ban on open air burning, effective November 1st 2024, in all Maryland counties. The U.S. Drought Monitor (USDM) currently lists Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s County as D0 – Abnormally Dry with Short-term dryness slowing planting, growth of crops, Some lingering water deficits, and...
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This November, a month dedicated to gratitude, the Calvert Marine Museum (CMM) invites you to participate in a series of special events that encompass honoring our veterans, engaging education opportunities for all ages, and a fascinating fossil lecture. Additionally, don’t miss fun shopping opportunities in the Museum Store! For more information, please visit: www.calvertmarinemuseum.com...
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The Maryland Department of State Police Superintendent Colonel Roland L. Butler, Jr. and Major General (retired) Linda L. Singh, PhD, welcomed the graduates of the 158th Academy Class to the ranks of Maryland’s Finest during a ceremony today at LifePoint Church in Reisterstown. Major General (retired) Singh delivered the keynote address to the Department’s 20...
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October 20, 2024 — Cindy Monroe, the founder of Thirty-One Gifts, announced that her popular direct-sales business will be closing its doors in December 2024. This decision marks the end of a 21-year journey that began in Monroe’s Tennessee basement and has grown into a global community of women empowered through entrepreneurship. Monroe started...
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Amid prolonged dry conditions and gusty winds, the National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a special weather statement for elevated fire conditions across parts of Maryland. The advisory is effective from Thursday, October 24th, through Wednesday, October 30th, 2024, highlighting an increased risk of wildfires in the region due to a combination of low...
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The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Warrant Unit is currently searching for several individuals wanted for various charges. The Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating these individuals to ensure that justice is served. Mariah Catherine Gray – Wanted for child support Sara Michelle Hapeman is wanted for FTA- Drug Possession Lloyd...
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The DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, set for Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, provides several collection sites across Southern Maryland for safe disposal of unused or expired medications. According to the DEA’s official Take Back Day webpage, drop-off locations include Maryland State Police Barrack T in Leonardtown,...
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As we recognize National School Bus Safety Week from October 21 to 25, it’s a perfect time for drivers and students alike to brush up on essential safety tips that keep everyone safe on the road. With millions of children relying on buses to get to and from school, it’s critical that we all...
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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Fred William Holzberger III, life member and past president of the Dunkirk Volunteer Fire Department, on October 21, 2024. Fred was 82 years old and passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family. Fred had one of the strongest personalities, shaped by...
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The Calvert County Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division, will host a free household hazardous waste collection event for county residents Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. The event will be held at Appeal Landfill, located at 401 Sweetwater Road in Lusby, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hazardous household products are common in many...
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UPDATE 10/21/2024 – The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office released the following statement: On October 21st, 2024, Deputies with the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence on the 42000 block of St. Johns Road in Hollywood to assist the Fire Department with a shed fire involving possible ammunition exploding inside. In the...
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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced results of this year’s juvenile striped bass survey, which tracks the reproductive success of Maryland’s state fish in the Chesapeake Bay. The 2024 young-of-year index is 2.0, well below the long-term average of 11.0, and marks the sixth consecutive year of poor reproduction. “These results underscore the complexity of managing...
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On October 7, 2024, Dorian Lavant Dickerson, 21, of Solomons, was arrested by the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office following a reported theft at the Weis supermarket on North Prince Frederick Boulevard in Prince Frederick. According to court documents, deputies were dispatched to the scene at 9:36 a.m. after receiving information from store employees about...
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UPDATE: On October 15, 2024, at approximately 2:37 p.m., members of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Bureau responded to the area of Hallowing Point Rd (Rt. 231) and Seagull Beach Road in Prince Frederick, for the report of motor vehicle crash involving multiple vehicles. Upon arrival deputies determined one of the drivers involved...
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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced a groundbreaking “click-to-cancel” rule, aimed at making it easier for consumers to cancel recurring subscriptions and memberships. The new rule mandates that sellers must make the cancellation process as straightforward as the initial sign-up. It will apply to most negative option programs, addressing concerns about deceptive practices...
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