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Calvert County Detectives Make Arrest in Church Burglary

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!

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

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: 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

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

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: 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

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 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

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

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

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 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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Maryland Department of Natural Resources – Spring Wildfire Season Has Begun, Danger in Maryland Increases in Spring

Maryland Department of Natural Resources – Spring Wildfire Season Has Begun, Danger in Maryland Increases in Spring

Spring wildfire season has begun in Maryland, and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges residents across the state to prepare and help prevent wildfires. Wildfire occurrence is highest in the spring and fall when forest fuels are the driest and weather conditions — warm, dry, and windy — are most conducive for the spread of fire....
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Sheriff Mike Evans Releases Statement Regarding Jury Trial Verdict of Off-Duty Calvert County Deputy Joseph Migliaccio

Sheriff Mike Evans Releases Statement Regarding Jury Trial Verdict of Off-Duty Calvert County Deputy Joseph Migliaccio

“First and foremost, my continued prayers and condolences go out to the family of Leah Clark, who was struck and killed on Oct. 29, 2019. This case involved an off-duty deputy sheriff who was allegedly drinking and driving. A trial concluded on March 18, 2022 and in my opinion, justice was NOT served. I...
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NAS Patuxent River Sets Noise Advisory for Solomons Island on March 25, 2022

NAS Patuxent River Sets Noise Advisory for Solomons Island on March 25, 2022

Communities surrounding the naval air station are advised that NAS PAX River plans to make a single low level pass of Solomon’s Island, Maryland with 10 jets flying in formation. The event is scheduled to take place Friday, March 25, 2022. The event is scheduled to occur between noon – 1 p.m. As with...
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No Injuries Reported After Boat Fires at Rod ‘N’ Reel Marina in Chesapeake Beach

No Injuries Reported After Boat Fires at Rod ‘N’ Reel Marina in Chesapeake Beach

On Monday, March 21, 2022, at approximately 8:15 a.m., firefighters from Calvert and Anne Arundel County responded to the Rod ‘N’ Reel Marina located at 4160 Mears Avenue in Chesapeake Beach, for the reported boat on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find two boats fully engulfed in flames threatening the pier and...
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Governor Hogan Announces Donation of 50 Critically Needed Ventilators to Ukraine

Governor Hogan Announces Donation of 50 Critically Needed Ventilators to Ukraine

Governor Larry Hogan announced that the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) has donated 50 Astral portable ventilators to treat patients at front line hospitals in Ukraine. Donated to the Paul Chester Children’s Hope Foundation (PCCHF)—a Dickerson-based grassroots medical organization that provides surgical care to people in developing countries—the ventilators will support the treatment of children...
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