Calvert News

Prince Frederick Man Sentenced to 6 Months in Jail for Felony Theft Scheme

Prince Frederick Man Sentenced to 6 Months in Jail for Felony Theft Scheme

UPDATE 11/7/2021: Robert Harvey, Calvert County State’s Attorney, announced that on November 5, 2021, Marco Joseph Decesaris, III, 72, of Prince Frederick was sentenced to 6 months incarceration for felony theft. Decesaris, the owner of Marco’s Quality Storage Buildings, LLC, took money from victims after promising to build them sheds.  The sheds were never...
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Maryland Fall Hunting for Small Game and Turkey Offers Abundant Opportunities, Opens Saturday, November 6, 2021

Maryland Fall Hunting for Small Game and Turkey Offers Abundant Opportunities, Opens Saturday, November 6, 2021

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources remind hunters that squirrel, rabbit, fall turkey, and other seasons are either underway or set to open in the coming weeks. These species offer generous seasons and bag limits and a chance to make some great memories this fall and winter. “While our deer hunts get a lot of attention, hunters shouldn’t overlook...
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Calvert Library Staff Member Tests Positive for COVID-19 on Saturday, October 30, 2021

Calvert Library Staff Member Tests Positive for COVID-19 on Saturday, October 30, 2021

A member of Calvert Library Southern Branch staff has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. The staff member worked in the public space on Saturday, October 30, from 9:00 a.m., to 5:00 p.m. The staff member worked with the public following library COVID-protocol; had no close contact with customers, maintained 6 feet of social...
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Calvert County Parks & Recreation to Offer Sensational Seasonal Events

Calvert County Parks & Recreation to Offer Sensational Seasonal Events

The Calvert County Department of Parks & Recreation is offering festive events for residents to make the holiday season merry and bright. Join in the Jingle Bell Jamboree on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, from 3-6 p.m. at King Memorial Park, located at 65 Church St. in Prince Frederick. Get in the spirit with fun...
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Youth, Veteran, and Military Waterfowl Hunt Set for 2021-22 on Nov. 6, 2021 and Feb. 5, 2022

Youth, Veteran, and Military Waterfowl Hunt Set for 2021-22 on Nov. 6, 2021 and Feb. 5, 2022

Maryland’s youth hunters, veterans, and military personnel are once again afforded the opportunity to experience the thrill of waterfowl hunting on two special hunt days: Nov. 6, 2021 and Feb. 5, 2022.  “Maryland is pleased to offer this special hunting opportunity,” Wildlife and Heritage Service Director Paul Peditto said. “This gives these three groups...
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Outdoors Maryland Set to Return for its 33rd Season on Tuesday, November 9, 2021

Outdoors Maryland Set to Return for its 33rd Season on Tuesday, November 9, 2021

Maryland Public Television’s (MPT) award-winning original series Outdoors Maryland returns for its 33rd season on Tuesday, November 9 with four new half-hour episodes airing throughout the month. Produced in cooperation with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Outdoors Maryland presents thought-provoking stories that capture the state’s beauty as well as its diverse collection of ecosystems, people, and places. Outdoors...
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Maryland State Police Investigating Armed Robbery and Assault in Calvert

Maryland State Police Investigating Armed Robbery and Assault in Calvert

The Maryland State Police are on the lookout for two masked men who committed an armed robbery and assault in Calvert County this morning. The armed robbery and assault took place Sunday, October 31, 2021, shortly before 6:00 a.m., at a convenience store/gas station in the 100 block of Chesapeake Beach Road in Owings,...
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Maryland Department of Natural Resources Re-Stock Southern Maryland Waterways with Over 5,000 Trout

Maryland Department of Natural Resources Re-Stock Southern Maryland Waterways with Over 5,000 Trout

On October 28, 2021, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources stocked two ponds in Calvert and two ponds, one lake in Charles County with 2,200 trout. Due to COVID-19 restrictions and staff safety protocols, scheduled stocking and allotments may be altered this year. The annual stocking will be completed in three bursts: preseason (January...
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Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland Welcomes George Kandathil as the Infrastructure and Planning Coordinator

Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland Welcomes George Kandathil as the Infrastructure and Planning Coordinator

The Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland (TCCSMD) recently welcomed George Kandathil as the Infrastructure and Planning Coordinator. Kandathil’s breadth of expertise and educational achievements position him for success in this new endeavor. In this newly-created position, Kandathil will spearhead planning initiatives developed in response to regional demand. He will manage targeted programs and analyze...
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Calvert Marine Museum Find Local Fossils That Retell Interaction Between Prehistoric Shark and Baleen Whale

Calvert Marine Museum Find Local Fossils That Retell Interaction Between Prehistoric Shark and Baleen Whale

Locally found fossils tell an incredible story of interaction between a prehistoric shark and whale. In a recently published paper in the French paleontological journal, Carnets de Geologie, Calvert Marine Museum (CMM) paleontologists describe a 12-15 million-year-old Miocene baleen whale radius (one of the flipper bones) that was bitten repeatedly by a prehistoric shark...
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November at CSM Offers a Cornucopia of Events for Job Seekers, Art Lovers and Students Seeking to Learn How CSM Can Help Them Reach Their Goals

November at CSM Offers a Cornucopia of Events for Job Seekers, Art Lovers and Students Seeking to Learn How CSM Can Help Them Reach Their Goals

Employment Fair.  9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Nov. 2 at La Plata Campus, BI Building, Rooms 113-113E; Nov. 9 at the Leonardtown Campus, Building A, Room 206; Nov. 12 at the Prince Frederick Campus, Building B, Rooms 103/104/105. CSM invites students who have recently completed or will soon complete their studies to enjoy free food, enter to win gift cards and learn about local employment opportunities. Free. ...
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Re-Fund The Police: Governor Hogan Statement on Maryland State Police Salary Increases

Re-Fund The Police: Governor Hogan Statement on Maryland State Police Salary Increases

Governor Larry Hogan issued the following statement after the Maryland State Police announced that effective January 1, 2022, the state will increase the starting pay of trooper candidates by 45%: “Today, we are taking the first step in implementing our $150 million Re-Fund The Police Initiative by ensuring that we offer more competitive salaries to the troopers who...
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Calvert Bus Drivers Reach An Agreement – All Calvert County Public School Buses Will be Running on Monday

Calvert Bus Drivers Reach An Agreement – All Calvert County Public School Buses Will be Running on Monday

The Calvert County, Maryland, Board of County Commissioners is pleased to report to our constituents that the Calvert County Public Schools and the Calvert County bus contractors have both agreed upon an interim solution to resume transportation services. While the details are being finalized, parents and students can be assured that transportation services for...
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Governor Hogan Declares State of Emergency for Counties Affected by Severe Weather, Tidal and Coastal Flooding

Governor Hogan Declares State of Emergency for Counties Affected by Severe Weather, Tidal and Coastal Flooding

Governor Larry Hogan today declared a state of emergency for areas of Maryland along the shores of the Chesapeake Bay, the Potomac River, and the Atlantic Coast currently under a Coastal Flood Warning from the National Weather Service and therefore at risk of severe tidal and coastal flooding. The state of emergency declaration includes Baltimore City and the...
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Maryland State Police Collect More Than 800 Pounds Of Unwanted, Expired Prescription Drugs During Take Back Event

Maryland State Police Collect More Than 800 Pounds Of Unwanted, Expired Prescription Drugs During Take Back Event

The Maryland State Police collected more than 800 pounds of unwanted and expired prescription medications as part of a National Drug Take Back Day event last Saturday. All 23 state police barracks throughout Maryland participated in the effort. The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day effort, in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Agency, aims...
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Police Investigating Motor Vehicle Collision That Killed 64-Year-Old Chesapeake Beach Man

Police Investigating Motor Vehicle Collision That Killed 64-Year-Old Chesapeake Beach Man

On Thursday, October 28, 2021, at approximately 2:00 p.m., officers responded to MD Route 4 Northbound near Talbot Road in Lothian, for a reported single-vehicle crash. The investigation revealed that a red 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo was traveling northbound on MD Route 4 near Talbot Road, when the driver of the Chevrolet left the...
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Calvert Hospice Receives Generous Donation from the Hells Angels Maryland Car and Bike Show

Calvert Hospice Receives Generous Donation from the Hells Angels Maryland Car and Bike Show

Calvert Hospice received a generous donation of $3,000 from the Hells Angels MD Car & Bike Show & Swap Meet held on July 24, 2021 at the Calvert County Fairgrounds in Barstow. They chose to donate proceeds from their event to Calvert Hospice. Many members of the chapter have had family members who were...
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Sandbags for Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s County Residents

Sandbags for Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s County Residents

CHARLES COUNTY: The following locations have either sandbags and/or sand: Bryans Road Building Supply – 3060 Livingston Road, Bryans Road, MD 20616 – (301) 283-6081 They have empty sandbags and full sandbags available. A.G. Hungerford – 12165 Rock Point Road, Newburg, MD 20664 – (301) 259-2540 They have empty sandbags but also carry play...
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First Responders and National Weather Service Urges Citizens to Stay Safe While Our Region is Impacted by Inclement Weather

First Responders and National Weather Service Urges Citizens to Stay Safe While Our Region is Impacted by Inclement Weather

The National Weather Service says “One of the biggest tidal flood events of the past 10-20 years (possibly since Hurricane Isabel at some locales), is expected Friday & Saturday. Those along tidal shores should get ready for exceptional tidal inundation! Tidal forecasts here: https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/forecasts.php?wfo=lwx During the last inclement weather that impacted the Charles, Calvert...
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Recruiting Efforts for Maryland State Police Underway with Increased Starting Pay

Recruiting Efforts for Maryland State Police Underway with Increased Starting Pay

Maryland State Police are actively recruiting motivated young men and women to join one of the most prestigious law enforcement agencies in the state with an increased starting pay. The Maryland State Police announces a salary increase for newly hired troopers as many law enforcement agencies around the country work to recruit qualified applicants....
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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Identities of Theft Suspects

Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Identities of Theft Suspects

On Tuesday, October 26, 2021, Deputy D. Durnbaugh responded to the Edward T. Hall Aquatic Center, located at 130 Auto Drive in Prince Frederick, MD, for a reported theft. Investigation revealed two unknown black male suspects (pictured below) cut the lock off of a locker, and proceeded to steal personal property to include a...
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UPDATE: Statement from Leonardtown High School Regarding Student Who Jumped from Thomas Johnson Bridge

UPDATE: Statement from Leonardtown High School Regarding Student Who Jumped from Thomas Johnson Bridge

10/28/2021 @11:00 p.m.: A message from Leonardtown High School Principle Ms. J. Mills: “I am so sorry to tell you all that one of our students, Andrew Sukhram, was reported missing today. The student left LHS sometime this morning and was traveling to an assigned internship in the California, MD area. His vehicle was...
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Maryland State Police Prepare For Halloween Weekend

Maryland State Police Prepare For Halloween Weekend

Maryland State Police are gearing up for the Halloween weekend with additional troopers on patrol using a variety of initiatives to urge both motorists and pedestrians to use common sense, take responsibility and be more courteous on Maryland’s roadways. Between Thursday and Sunday, troopers from each of the 23 Maryland State Police barracks statewide...
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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Welcomes Ten New Recruits!

Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Welcomes Ten New Recruits!

On Tuesday, October 26, 2021, Ten Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Recruits were sworn in, pinned and signed their oath of office during the Calvert Board of County Commissioners public meeting! “The recruits will graduate along with their classmates from the Southern Maryland Criminal Justice Academy on Friday, November 5, 2021. We wish them...
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Calvert County Halloween Events 2021

Calvert County Halloween Events 2021

North Beach Volunteer Fire Department – Friday, October 29, from 6:00 p.m., to 9:00 p.m., located at 8536 Bayside Road in Chesapeake Beach The Town of North Beach 12th Annual Boo Bash – Sunday, October 31 at 3:00 p.m., Register for the children’s costume contest from 3:15 p.m., to 4:00 p.m., on the pavilion....
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