On Friday, June 22, 2018, at approximately 12:45 a.m., Deputy Garner of the Charles County Sheriff’s Office was on patrol on St. Ignatius Drive in the area the 7-Eleven when a white 2005 Ford Crown Victoria passed them, the officer observed the tag light was not properly operating, and it appeared the light was...
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Every Friday evening, “Mega Money Mama” purchases Maryland Lottery tickets for her favorite games, including Mega Millions. She almost didn’t stop for tickets on June 15 but made the wise decision to swing by Grinders Liquors in Marbury and stick with her game-playing routine. That was a $1 million decision! The next morning, the Indian Head...
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On June 22, 2018, at approximately 2:15 p.m., officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 2700 block of Marlette Place in Waldorf for a possible death investigation after a witness told officers the suspect may have killed his roommate. When officers arrived, they found the body of an adult male; he...
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During the week of June 24, to June 30, 2018, automated speed enforcement cameras will be activated in the following school zones: Leonardtown Rd. at Thomas Stone High School Indian Head Hwy. at Smallwood Middle School Piney Church Rd. at St. Charles High School Marshall Corner Rd. at James Craik Elementary School Cameras are...
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On Saturday, June 23, 2018, at 9:55 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Marshalls Corner Road and Turkey Hill Road, in La Plata, for the reported serious motor vehicle accident with people trapped. Dispatch advised responding units that one vehicle was overturned, and was believed to have at least...
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On June 18, 2018, at approximately 7:50 p.m., officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1120 Smallwood Drive in Waldorf for the report of a stabbing. A preliminary investigation showed two men began arguing. During the argument, one male pulled out a knife and stabbed the other man. The victim was flown...
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UPDATE 6/23/2018 @ 3:40 p.m.: On Friday, June 22, 2018, at approximately 4:40 p.m., Troopers from the Maryland State Police La Plata Barrack responded to a reported motor vehicle collision in the area of eastbound MD Rt. 225 (Hawthorne Rd.) east of Arlough Place, in La Plata. Upon arrival, Troopers observed the driver, Joseph...
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SMNEWSNET.COM found the following on Facebook the other day, and wanted to share it here. Saw this moving sight today in La Plata, and had to stop and capture it, as well personally thank the Maryland State Police Officer! With sweat pouring down his face, in over 85 degree weather, wearing 50+pounds of gear,...
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On Tuesday, June 12, 2018, at approximately 10:10 a.m., Trooper First Class Oleksak from the Maryland State Police La Plata Barrack attempted to stop the driver of a white Chevy Caviler for the driver not being restrained by her seatbelt on southbound Route 210 north of Route 227, in Bryans Road. The vehicle initially...
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Wednesday’s Pet for 06-19-2018 MURDOCK Featured Pet: Murdock Rescue Group: Beagle Rescue of Southern Maryland Breed: Beagle Sex: Male Size: Small Vetted: Neutered and Up-to-date with routine shots Adoption Fee: $300.00 Donation Murdock is around 9 years old. He will do best in a home with humans that are around most of the time....
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The Charles County Sheriff’s Office is continuing their investigation into the murder of a woman whose decomposing body was found in a field near Irving Road in Bel Alton on June 16, 1998. The woman, who had no identification, has remained unidentified for 20 years, despite many efforts to establish her identity. A CCSO...
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On Wednesday, June 13, 2018, at approximately 6:05 p.m., officers from the Prince William County Police Department responded to the intersection of Prince William Parkway and Hastings Drive in Manassas to investigate an assault. The investigation revealed that the accused was involved in a minor two-vehicle accident with a 2007 Toyota Scion while driving...
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With thousands of children starting their summer break this week, the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) urges everyone to Look Up, Look Out, stay alert and review the rules of the road. When driving through residential neighborhoods and near places children frequent such as area parks and recreation centers, be...
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No one hit the jackpot in the Friday, June 15 Mega Millions drawing, but there was a $1 million winner here in Maryland. Check your tickets if you played Mega Millions at Grinders Liquors, located at 4450 Chicamuxen Road in Marbury. The Charles County retailer sold a second-tier winning ticket worth $1 million. The ticket matched...
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The CDC is reporting an additional pediatric flu-related death this week, bringing the total number this season to 172. This number exceeds the 2012-2013 season, which previously set the record for the highest number of flu-related deaths in children reported during a single flu season (excluding pandemics). Approximately 80% of these deaths occurred in...
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From Delegate Mark Fisher (R -District 27C) I am pleased to join Governor Larry Hogan and offer my endorsement of Jack Bailey for State Senate in District 29. We need a proven leader in Annapolis who will work with our delegation and with our governor. Jack has served the State of Maryland for 30...
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A 24-year-old St. Mary’s County man is now the official state record holder for the warmouth in Maryland’s nontidal waters. Avid angler Dezi Collins of Mechanicsville reeled in his record 10.72 ounce catch June 11 at Gilbert Run Lake in Charles County. Collins, along with a few friends, were fishing for black bass when...
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The Charles County Department of Public Works Released the following statement. Due to heavy rains in conjunction with multiple pump failures, on June 11, 2018, we experienced an overflow of raw wastewater of approximately 5.8 million gallons from several manholes adjacent to Mattawoman Creek in the area of Maryland Route 225. The overflow was...
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Maryland’s Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force yields 56 arrests in Maryland, 21 of which were arrested by Maryland State Police investigators, while participating in “Operation Broken Heart,” a nationwide, three-month initiative targeting offenders of child sexual exploitation. The Maryland Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (ICAC) was one of 61 task forces included...
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On Thursday, May 24, 2018, at approximately 11:52 a.m., Trooper First Class K. Burroughs of the Maryland State Police La Plata Barrack responded to southbound United States Route 301 north of South Faulkner Road in Faulkner for a single vehicle collision. On scene investigation revealed, Russell Wayne Oroian , 70, of Indian Head, was...
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Have a sick or injured cuddly friend? The teddy bear doctor is in at the 2018 Emergency Medical Services (EMS) for Children Day event at Regency Furniture Stadium (11765 St. Linus Drive, Waldorf) on Friday, June 15 starting at 5:30 p.m. This event will take place prior to the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs game...
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On February 25th, 2018 lifeguards Madison Tompkins, Walter Hickey and Liam Vienneau were on-duty watching over swimmers from a birthday party at the Donald M. Wade Aquatic Center at St. Charles High School. During the party one of the guests had a seizure while swimming and became unresponsive in the water. The lifeguards quickly...
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Charles County Public Schools honored 2,071 seniors during high school graduation ceremonies that take place at the Charles County Convocation Center at North Point High School. Students in the Class of 2018 have earned a record amount of scholarship offers for a graduating class, with offers totaling nearly $122 million. This is an increase...
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Have each other’s back and always remember where you came from. That was a key message shared among the Westlake High School senior class during the graduation ceremony held June 1. The graduating Wolverine Class of 2018 included 312 students, all of whom arrived to the ceremony, ready to begin their futures. This year’s...
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“The future is truly in our hands, so let us make the most of it.” This is the message Henry E. Lackey High School valedictorian David “DJ” Nelson left with his graduating peers on June 1 during their graduation ceremony held at the Charles County Convocation Center. The Charger Class of 2018 includes 214...
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