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VIDEO: Smoke Alarms Alert Family to Structure Fire in Huntingtown, One Firefighter Injured, State Fire Marshal Investigating

VIDEO: Smoke Alarms Alert Family to Structure Fire in Huntingtown, One Firefighter Injured, State Fire Marshal Investigating

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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Governor Hogan Announces 95% of Maryland Seniors Vaccinated

Governor Hogan Announces 95% of Maryland Seniors Vaccinated

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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Police Investigating Motorcycle Collision That Killed 47-Year-Old Waldorf Man

Police Investigating Motorcycle Collision That Killed 47-Year-Old Waldorf Man

The Prince George’s County Police Department Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal collision that occurred in Accokeek late Saturday night. The deceased driver is 47-year-old Elliott Batts of Waldorf. On September 4, 2021, at approximately 11:15 pm, officers responded to the intersection of Berry Road and Bealle Hill Road for a...
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Police Investigating Fatal Drowning in Charles County

Police Investigating Fatal Drowning in Charles County

On Sunday, September 5, 2021, at approximately 4:45 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the Potomac River in the area of Swan Point near Matthews Manor Road in Charles County, for the reported drowning. Maryland State Police Helicopter Trooper 7 was requested to respond for aerial reconnaissance and possible patient transportation. Crews...
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Baltimore Ravens Hall Of Famer Jonathan Ogden Urges Marylanders to ‘Make An Impact,’ Get Vaccinated

Baltimore Ravens Hall Of Famer Jonathan Ogden Urges Marylanders to ‘Make An Impact,’ Get Vaccinated

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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Detectives Identify and Arrest Suspect in Burglary of Law Office in Waldorf

Detectives Identify and Arrest Suspect in Burglary of Law Office in Waldorf

On Thursday, September 2, 2021, at 6:43 a.m., officers responded to a law office in the 3400 block of Leonardtown Road in Waldorf for the report of a burglary that occurred overnight. A preliminary investigation revealed the suspect kicked in a door to the office and stole numerous items. Through investigation, detectives identified the...
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Detectives Identify One Suspect After Burglary in June 2021, Police Searching for Second Suspect

Detectives Identify One Suspect After Burglary in June 2021, Police Searching for Second Suspect

On Saturday, June 26, 2021, two males broke into an apartment on Abberly Place in Waldorf, and stole clothing and valuables. Through investigation, detectives were able to identify one of the suspects and obtain an arrest warrant. Members of the CCSO and the U.S. Marshals task force located and arrested Frank Bernard Maddox, 25,...
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MDOT Urges Marylanders to Make Safe Travel the Top Priority this Labor Day Weekend

MDOT Urges Marylanders to Make Safe Travel the Top Priority this Labor Day Weekend

For many Marylanders and visitors to our state, the Labor Day weekend signals the official end of the summer season and one last opportunity for warm-weather getaways and gatherings with family and friends. The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) wishes everyone a happy Labor Day weekend, and reminds all travelers that no matter where...
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MDOT MVA Offices & VEIP Stations to Close in Observance of Labor Day Holiday

MDOT MVA Offices & VEIP Stations to Close in Observance of Labor Day Holiday

The Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA) will close all branch offices and Vehicle Emission Inspection Program (VEIP) stations on Monday, September 6, in observance of Labor Day. MDOT MVA branch offices will reopen Tuesday, September 7 by appointment only. VEIP testing will also resume September 7 and does not require...
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Drivers Urged to Use Caution as Maryland Prepares for Severe Weather from Remnants of Ida

Drivers Urged to Use Caution as Maryland Prepares for Severe Weather from Remnants of Ida

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) is proactively working to prepare for severe weather as remnants from Tropical Storm Ida hit Maryland. The National Weather Service is forecasting as much as six inches of rain in western parts of the state beginning around midnight. Heavy rain will gradually push its...
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Police in St. Mary’s County Arrest Waldorf Man on Multiple Drug and Gun Charges

Police in St. Mary’s County Arrest Waldorf Man on Multiple Drug and Gun Charges

On Tuesday, August 31, 2021, Trooper Jeremy Pope from the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack conducted a traffic stop in the area of Three Notch Road and Town Creek Drive, in California, MD. Upon making contact with the operator, an odor of marijuana was detected. The driver, identified as Sean Marquise Hughes, 18 of...
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MedStar Health to Mandate COVID-19 Vaccine for Employees Starting November 1, 2021

MedStar Health to Mandate COVID-19 Vaccine for Employees Starting November 1, 2021

As a leading healthcare system, MedStar Health is coming together to do our part in the battle against the COVID-19 virus as the Delta variant continues to impact our patients, our work, and our ways of life. Science and medicine, with reinforcement from trusted sources, including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Assistance in Locating Two Wanted Individuals

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Assistance in Locating Two Wanted Individuals

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of Jennifer Gail Labanowski, age 37 of Waldorf. Labanowski is wanted for escape for violating the conditions of court ordered treatment. Labanowski is 5’2 and weighs 175 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes. The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts...
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6-Year-Old Dropped Off at Wrong Bus Stop After First Day of School in Charles County

6-Year-Old Dropped Off at Wrong Bus Stop After First Day of School in Charles County

A six-year-old student from Billingsley Elementary School, in Charles County was found wandering by himself after he was dropped off at the wrong bus stop on the first day of school. Another bus driver saw the student wandering, looking lost and upset, and drove the child back to Billingsley Elementary School. Charles County Public...
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One Flown to Trauma Center After Motor Vehicle Collision in Mechanicsville

One Flown to Trauma Center After Motor Vehicle Collision in Mechanicsville

On Thursday, August 26, 2021, at approximately 12:57 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of 28730 Thompson Corner Road and Grove Farm Lane in Mechanicsville, for the motor vehicle collision involving a tractor-trailer with entrapment. Crews arrived on the scene to find the semi-truck in the roadway with a Ford...
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Town of La Plata to Host Day of Service and Remembrance on Saturday, September 11, 2021

Town of La Plata to Host Day of Service and Remembrance on Saturday, September 11, 2021

The Town of La Plata will host a Day of Service and Remembrance on Patriot Day, Saturday, September 11, 2021, from 10:00 a.m., to 11:00 a.m., at the Wills Memorial Park, 500 Saint Mary’s Avenue, to honor the victims and heroes of 9/11/01 through acts of community service. Our first responders, community leaders, spiritual...
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77-Year-Old Man Wins Over $79,000 Playing Fast Play at NSR Mart in Waldorf

77-Year-Old Man  Wins Over $79,000 Playing Fast Play at NSR Mart in Waldorf

A lucky New York State man visiting family in Maryland for his birthday gets a huge birthday gift from the Maryland State Lottery. The 77-year-old man won $79,767 playing the FAST PLAY Payday progressive jackpot game. The big winner says he plays Lottery occasionally and only played the FAST PLAY game because he read...
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UPDATE: Bushwood Woman Charged with Manslaughter After Motor Vehicle Crash in Mechanicsville

UPDATE: Bushwood Woman Charged with Manslaughter After Motor Vehicle Crash in Mechanicsville

UPDATE 8/27/2021: Jennifer Lynn Hanbury, 47 of Bushwood, was charged with manslaughter by vehicle – criminal negligence, she was also issued traffic citations for failure yield right of way on left turn, negligent driving, failure to control vehicle speed on highway to avoid collision, and reckless driving. If Hanbury is found guilty of manslaughter...
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State Police Implement Virtual Decision-Making Simulator Training

State Police Implement Virtual Decision-Making Simulator Training

Maryland State Police are implementing an interactive virtual reality training system that provides individualized training and immediate feedback and instruction for troopers in decision-making during countless scenarios ranging from traffic stops to life-threatening standoffs. The Maryland State Police is believed to be the first in the state and region to implement the Apex Virtual...
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eTrepid Managed Security Service Provider (Mssp) Joins an Elite List of Microsoft Aos-G Partners

eTrepid Managed Security Service Provider (Mssp) Joins an Elite List of Microsoft Aos-G Partners

The IT and cybersecurity company eTrepid, Inc., based in Charles County, Maryland, is pleased to announce an enhanced partnership with Microsoft by executing the Microsoft Partner Agreement for Online Services-Government (AOS-G). Department of Defense (DoD) contractors can now engage eTrepid for Microsoft 365 GCC High to comply with DFARS 7012 and Cybersecurity Maturity Model...
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Hughesville Teen Killed In Prince George’s County Motor Vehicle Crash

Hughesville Teen Killed In Prince George’s County Motor Vehicle Crash

Maryland State Police are continuing their investigation into a Prince George’s County crash on August 22. 2021. that killed one person. The victim is identified as Keith Dickerson, Jr., 19, of Hughesville. Dickerson was the front seat passenger of a white BMW M3 involved in the crash. He was pronounced deceased by hospital personnel...
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Charles County Speed Cameras Locations for Week of August 23, 2021

Charles County Speed Cameras Locations for Week of August 23, 2021

As a reminder, we have withdrawn our Speed Camera Program from schools that are not open and or those that are not being used for critical operations. The Speed Camera Program will operate at schools that are open. Please drive responsibly, especially when traveling in the area of these schools. During the week of...
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Governor Hogan Announces $400 Million Initiative to Ensure Universal Broadband For Maryland

Governor Hogan Announces $400 Million Initiative to Ensure Universal Broadband For Maryland

Governor Larry Hogan announced the launch of Connect Maryland, a transformative new initiative to supercharge the State of Maryland’s broadband investment with a total new investment of $400 million to fully address the digital divide. The governor made the announcement in Snow Hill, where he was joined by Senate President Bill Ferguson, House Speaker...
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AUDIO: Police Investigating Armed Robbery of Armored Vehicle with Shots Fired at Brandywine Costco

AUDIO: Police Investigating Armed Robbery of Armored Vehicle with Shots Fired at Brandywine Costco

On Saturday, August 21, 2021, at approximately 11:50 a.m., police responded to the Costco Wholesale located at 16006 Crain Highway in Brandywine, for the reported armed robbery with shots fired. Police arrived on the scene to find a Brinks armored transport vehicle was robbed at gunpoint by a black male, approximately 30-years-old with a...
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Starting Oct. 17 Merriweather Post Pavilion, The Anthem, 9:30 Club and the Lincoln Theater Will Only Allow Fully Vaccinated Guests Into Their Events

Starting Oct. 17 Merriweather Post Pavilion, The Anthem, 9:30 Club and the Lincoln Theater Will Only Allow Fully Vaccinated Guests Into Their Events

Starting Oct. 17, all I.M.P. venues, Merriweather Post Pavilion, The Anthem, 9:30 Club and the Lincoln Theatre, will no longer accept negative COVID-19 tests and will only allow fully vaccinated guests into their events. They say expectations will be made for those under 12 and those with qualifying medical conditions preventing them from being...
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