The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners announces county offices will be closed on Friday, April 15, 2022, in observance of Good Friday. In addition: The Appeal Solid Waste Facility, which includes the landfill and transfer station, and all county customer convenience centers will be open with normal operating hours Friday, April 15. The...
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Calvert County Government Announces Good Friday Schedule, Friday, April 15, 2022
Two Injured, One Transported to Trauma Center After Three Vehicle Collision in California
On Thursday, April 7, 2022, at approximately 7:35 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Patuxent Beach Road and South Patuxent Beach Road in California, for the reported motor vehicle collision with injuries. As firefighters from Bay District responded to the scene, 911 Dispatchers upgraded the assignment to a motor...
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UPDATE: Officials Release Name of Victim in Fatal House Fire in Lusby
UPDATE 4/6/2022: The victim of Sunday’s afternoon house fire in Lusby has been positively identified as 58-year-old Paul Alan Pinkowski. At around 3:00 p.m., firefighters from Calvert and St. Mary’s County responded to the 12100 block of DoubleTree Lane for a reported house fire with possible entrapment. 911 dispatchers reported the subject was able to...
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St. Leonard Man Sentenced to 20-Years for Armed Robbery, Violation of Probation After Stealing $380 from North Beach Fastop at Gunpoint
UPDATE 4/4/2022: On April 4, 2022, Bryce Everett-Earl Goggins was sentenced in Calvert County Circuit Court for his role in the October, 2021, armed robbery of the North Beach Fastop. Goggins, 30, received a sentence of 60 years, suspended down to 15 years incarceration, with the first 5 to be served without parole. Goggins...
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Calvert County Parks & Recreation Accepting Applications for the Therman Gray Memorial Scholarship Education Award
The Calvert County Department of Parks & Recreation will accept applications for the Therman Gray Scholarship Education Award beginning Friday, April 1 through Thursday, June 30. High school seniors pursuing a career in parks and recreation or a related field are encouraged to submit an application for consideration to receive a $1,000 scholarship. Scholarships...
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Calvert County Detectives Make Arrest in Church Burglary
On Friday, April 1, 2022, at approximately 7:21 a.m., deputies from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Bureau responded to Saint Anthony’s Catholic Church, located at 8810 Chesapeake Avenue in North Beach, for a reported burglary. Preliminary investigation revealed that an unknown suspect had gained entry through the front door of the church. Deputies...
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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Welcomes Three New K-9 Teams!
The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce the graduation and deployment of three new K-9 teams. After an extensive 18-week training program, these three deputies and their four-legged partners are ready to assist in the mission of protecting and serving the citizens of Calvert County. Canines are a vital tool for law...
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CSM Blossoms in April with Educational Showcases, Free Concerts, a Job Fair, Homeschooler Day and Multiple Info Series
CSM Blossoms in April with Educational Showcases, Free Concerts, a Job Fair, Homeschooler Day and Multiple Info Series”>Educational Showcase: Prince Frederick Campus. April 3. 2 – 4 p.m. Prince Frederick Campus, Building B. Discover the immersive and interactive educational opportunities the College of Southern Maryland has to offer. Learn how to weld with our...
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UPDATE: Former Law Enforcement Officer Sentenced to 3-Years in Federal Prison for Possession of Child Pornography
UPDATE 3/30/2022: U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis sentenced Anthony Michael Mileo, age 56, of Huntingtown, Maryland, to three years in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for possession of child pornography. At the time of his indictment in January 2020, Mileo was a Corporal with the Maryland National Capital Park Police Department...
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North Carolina Woman and Prince Frederick Man Convicted at Trial of Federal Tax Fraud Scheme
A federal jury convicted Sandra Denise Curl of Charlotte, North Carolina, and Percy Leroy Jacobs of Prince Frederick, Maryland, for conspiring to defraud the United States, helping file false tax returns, and theft of government funds. The convictions were announced by U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland Erek L. Barron and Acting Deputy...
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Calvert Man Sentenced to 3 Years and 6 Months for Felony Animal Cruelty and Dogfighting
UPDATE 3/30/2022: Calvert County State’s Attorney Robert Harvey is pleased to announce that law enforcement has taken down a major dogfighting ring operating in Southern Maryland. Rodney Carlton Rance, 53, of Lusby, was sentenced on March 28, 2022 to 3 years and 6 months of active imprisonment to be served at the Department of...
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UPDATE: Two Southern Maryland Men Sentenced for Involvement in Dog Fighting Operation
UPDATE 3/30/2022: Rodney Carlton Rance, 53, of Lusby, was sentenced on March 28, 2022 to 3 years and 6 months of active imprisonment to be served at the Department of Corrections for 14 counts of felony dogfighting. Rance was also ordered to pay $84,056 in restitution to Calvert County Animal Control. Following his release, Rance...
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State Fire Marshal Investigating 2-Alarm Structure Fire in Owings
On Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at approximately 10:20 p.m., firefighters from North Beach, Prince Frederick, Dunkirk, St. Leonard, Huntingtown, and surrounding departments responded to 140 West Mt. Harmony Road in Owings, for the reported building on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find fire showing from a commercial building with multiple exposures including...
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Governor Hogan, President Ferguson, Speaker Jones Announce Bipartisan Tax Relief Agreement
Governor Larry Hogan, Senate President Bill Ferguson, and House Speaker Adrienne A. Jones announced that they have reached a historic bipartisan agreement to provide $1.86 billion in tax relief over five years for Maryland retirees, small businesses, and low-income families. Combined with the recently-enacted gas tax suspension, this legislative session will deliver nearly $2 billion...
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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Identity of Package Theft Suspect in Lusby
The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office is looking to identify the male subject in these photos in reference to a package being removed from a residence in Lusby, MD. Anyone with information is asked to contact DFC. Wilder at [email protected]. Please refer to case 22-16077.
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IRS-CI Releases Latest COVID-Related Fraud Investigational Statistics Ahead of CARES Act Anniversary
The IRS-Criminal Investigation Washington, D.C. Field Office investigated 84 of the agency’s more than 660 tax and money laundering cases related to alleged COVID fraud, totaling $1.8 billion since the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was signed into law nearly two years ago. These cases involved a broad range of criminal...
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Calvert County Detectives Seeking Identity of Counterfeit Suspect
The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a passing of counterfeit money that occurred on Wednesday, March 23, and Thursday, March 24, 2022, at two 7-Eleven locations in Calvert County. ▪️ 3855 Old Town Road, Huntingtown, MD 20639 ▪️ 15 N Solomons Island Road, Prince Frederick, MD 20678 The suspect pictured below passed...
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Governor Hogan Announces $291.7 Million Supplemental Budget With Health Care and Disability Services Provider Rate Increases, Support For Child Care Providers and Facilities
Governor Larry Hogan submitted a $291.7 million supplemental budget to the General Assembly with substantial provider rate increases for health care and disability services providers, and additional resources to support child care providers and facilities. “Every day, we are inspired by the commitment of our health care and child care providers, and these investments will...
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26th Annual Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge, Nearly $3 Million Raised So Far!
The Polar Bear Plunge is part of Maryland’s history. For the past 25 years, thousands of plungers have jumped into the icy waters of the Chesapeake Bay all in support of Special Olympics Maryland. Your dedication to our 6,102 athletes is impactful and has created countless inclusion experiences across the state of Maryland. Help...
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PHOTOS: Governor Hogan and First Lady Visit Local Businesses in Calvert and St. Mary’s County
Governor Larry Hogan and First Lady Yumi Hogan made several stops at local businesses throughout Calvert and St. Mary’s County on Friday, March 25, 2022, as part of a two-day swing through Southern Maryland in celebration of Maryland Day. Calvert County Public Library. Governor Hogan and the First Lady toured the Calvert County Public...
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Final Environmental Impact Statement for Testing and Training Activities in the Patuxent River Complex Available
The Department of the Navy (Navy) has completed the final version of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for Testing and Training Activities in the Patuxent River Complex. It has been filed with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as implemented by the Council on Environmental Quality,...
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Lusby Man Sentenced 30 Years for Sexually Abusing a Minor Over a 7-Year Period
UPDATE 3/25/2022: James Eric Baugher, 56, of Lusby, was sentenced on March 25, 2022, to 30 years imprisonment for sex offenses that he committed over a 7-year period with a minor child. The sentence was imposed by the Honorable Mark S. Chandlee of the Calvert County Circuit Court. Baugher will not be eligible for...
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April 2022 Events at the Calvert County Marine Museum
March 25, 2022 – Enjoy museum events and activities in a variety of ways during the month of April. Guests will find some of their favorite annual events, as well as programming for students on Spring Break! There’s something for everyone this month at the Calvert Marine Museum. For a complete listing of programs...
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Dr. Andrae Townsel Elected as Calvert County Board of Education Superintendent
At the Thursday, March 24, 2022, Calvert County Board of Education Meeting, members voted and approved Townsel with a 4-0 vote to become the Superintendent and will be effective started July 1, 2022, Townsel will serve a four year term, dependent on the approval of the Maryland State Superintendent of Schools. The Board is...
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Mt. Hope Community Center to Temporarily Close April 6 through April 10, 2022 for Maintenance
The Calvert County Department of Parks & Recreation advises citizens that the Mt. Hope Community Center will temporarily close on Wednesday, April 6 through Sunday, April 10 for building maintenance. Normal hours of operation resume Monday, April 11. Mt. Hope Community Center is located at 104 Pushaw Station Road in Sunderland.
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