As of Monday, November 9, 2020, Maryland reports 153,996 COVID-19 cases and 4,072 deaths. An increase of 5,230 cases in 5 days. COVID-19 Statistics in Maryland Number of confirmed cases : 155,371 Number of persons tested negative : 1,882,274 Total testing volume : 3,678,109 Number of confirmed deaths : 4,072 Number of probable deaths...
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Board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist Dr. Katreena Settle brings diverse experience to her new role at CalvertHealth OB/GYN from teaching residents at Jacobi Medical Center in New York to chairing the OB/GYN department at UM Charles Regional Medical Center. Noted for her compassionate and knowledgeable care, Dr. Settle said she wants her patients to feel...
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In keeping an open dialogue and in the spirit of transparency, Sheriff Troy D. Berry is providing an update announcing the most recent changes he’s made as part of his efforts to increase diversity within the Charles County Sheriff’s Office. “I know it’s important to our community that our agency reflect the community we...
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On Thursday, November 5, 2020, at approximately 7:35 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Cracklingtown Road and Beverly Drive in Hughesville, for the motor vehicle collision with one vehicle on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle in the roadway and on fire. The operator...
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Earlier this fall, 7-year-old Martin “MJ” Gusky Jr. came up with an idea to help other kids during the COVID-19 pandemic. Gusky is homeschooled, but has several friends who attend public school. He wanted to make sure they had supplies to stay healthy while learning. To accomplish this, Gusky launched Project Good Shepherd. Using...
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Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) recently donated $55,700 to three local hospitals in Southern Maryland to support hospitals’ care providers and operations during the COVID-19 pandemic. The three hospitals are CalvertHealth in Prince Frederick, University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center (UM CRMC) in La Plata, and MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown. Each...
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Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) isn’t known for their expansive runways; this Navy command that sits on the banks of the Potomac River does not even have a single aircraft. But that doesn’t mean the United States Air Force contingent connected to the command isn’t getting things done. In fact,...
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On Friday, November 6, 2020, at approximately 1:15 a.m., police responded to the 7-Eleven located at Piney Church Road and Billingsley Road in Waldorf, for the reported armed robbery. Police arrived on the scene to confirm an armed robbery had taken place. The suspects were described as two black males wearing all black, with...
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On Wednesday, October 28 at approximately 4:00 p.m., officers responded to the 5300 block of Tweeddale Place in White Plains, for the report of shots fired. Further, witnesses indicated two males were arguing and one was armed with a gun. When officers arrived, the male with the gun had already fled. A preliminary investigation...
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In response to the nationwide fall COVID-19 surge and rising positivity rates, case rates, and hospitalizations in Maryland, Governor Larry Hogan today provided a detailed update on the state’s preparedness and urged Marylanders to follow all public health protocols. “Thanks to the heroic efforts of so many state employees working around the clock, and...
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As part of Governor Hogan’s latest $250 million relief package for those impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, new financial assistance is now available to restaurants, independent artists, arts organizations, entertainment venues, and Main Street businesses across the state. “As we work to recover from the ongoing pandemic, the Governor’s ‘Maryland Strong: Economic Recovery Initiative’...
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On Thursday, October 22, 2020, at 5:06 p.m., officers responded to the 10000 block of Whittle Court in Waldorf for the report of an armed suspect. Before the first officer arrived, a second call was made to 9-1-1 indicating a male suspect had just shot a gun into a residence. When officers arrived, they...
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On Wednesday, November 4, 2020, Chief Restructuring Officer released the following statement. “The Pet Valu U.S. team is proud to have met the needs of our devoted pet lover customers in the U.S. for more than 25 years. However, the Company’s stores have been significantly impacted by the protracted COVID-19-related restrictions. After a thorough...
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UPDATE: On November 3 at 10:56 p.m., officers responded to the 2000 block of Amber Leaf Place in Waldorf for the report of a shooting. When officers arrived, they located the victim, Daniel McClellan-Givens 17, of Waldorf, inside an apartment; he had a gunshot wound and was transported to a hospital where he was...
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UPDATE – 11/04/2020: During the investigation, Ronald Alysha Huggins, 25, formally of Waldorf, was identified as the operator of the striking vehicle. The facts of the case were presented to the Grand Jury for Charles County, and a bench warrant was issued for Mr. Huggins arrest on February 28, 2020 for felony hit and run...
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The Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs (OJP) today announced that it has awarded more than $458 million in grant funding to support state, local, and tribal law enforcement efforts to fight and prevent violent crime in jurisdictions across the United States. “One of the fundamental missions of government is to protect its...
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On Sunday, October 25, 2020, at 10:50 p.m., officers responded to the 11300 block of Snow Owl Place in Waldorf for the report of a stabbing. Upon arrival, officers discovered a 27-year-old female with multiple stab wounds. She was transported to a hospital in serious condition. A preliminary investigation revealed the victim’s uncle was...
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Can you identify these people? Charles County Sheriff’s Detectives are investigating an armed robbery which took place on October 12 at the 7-Eleven on Billingsley Road in Waldorf. Crime Solvers is offering a cash reward of up to $1,000 for the tip that leads to the arrest of these suspects. Details of the case...
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The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office has been made aware of the theft and vandalism of political signs from lawns and private property. All residents are reminded that removing, altering, or tampering with political signage is a crime. Anyone seen taking a sign without permission could be subject to criminal charges to include theft, trespassing...
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“The Charles County Sheriff’s Office has become aware of recent activity on social media related to concerns about the recent homicides that occurred in the Adams Crossing area of Waldorf. We want to let you know that detectives are pursuing strong leads in both cases and at this point, there is no evidence linking...
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Maryland Governor Larry Hogan, U.S. Attorney Robert K. Hur, FBI Baltimore Special Agent in Charge Jennifer C. Boone, Maryland State Police Superintendent Colonel Woodrow W. Jones III, Special Agent in Charge of Homeland Security Investigations’ Baltimore field office John Eisert and Inspector in Charge, US Postal Inspection Service, Washington Division Peter R. Rendina are...
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Last week, the Southern Maryland Regional Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) held a 40-hour certification course for police and corrections officers from Charles County and other local agencies as part of a continued commitment to advance training and awareness of handling calls for service relating to mental health and to help officers diffuse problems associated...
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On Monday, October 26, 2020 at 5:55 p.m., firefighters from Charles, Calvert and St. Mary’s County along with Hazmat Teams responded to Prince Frederick Road and Animal Shelter Road in Hughesville, for the motor vehicle collision involving a tractor trailer over a guardrail. Benedict, Hughesville, La Plata, Mechanicsville, Prince Frederick, Waldorf and the Charles...
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UPDATE: On Thursday, October 29, 2020, at approximately 3:15 a.m., forty-five firefighters from Calvert, St. Mary’s and Charles County responded to 7305 Saw Mill Road in Lusby, for the reported structure fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find a two-story wood framed single family residence with fire showing. The owner/occupants have been identified...
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On Thursday, October 29, 2020, at 4:07 a.m., police and firefighters responded to Poplar Hill Road in the area of Martha Place in Waldorf, for the reported vehicle fire. Four firefighters from Prince George’s County Fire Department Station 836 arrived on the scene to find a blue 2015 Chevrolet Camaro fully engulfed in flames. The...
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