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Vehicle Arson in Waldorf Under Investigation

Vehicle Arson in Waldorf Under Investigation

On Saturday July 7, 2018, at approximately 1:00 p.m., firefighters from Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department responded to the parking area of Westchester Square, and Aldersgate Place, in Waldorf, for the reported vehicle fire. Crews arrived on scene to find a 2015 Chrysler Sedan with heavy fire showing from the interior. The fire was under...
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Maryland State Police, Vehicle Theft Prevention Council Offer Tips To Secure Cars

Maryland State Police, Vehicle Theft Prevention Council Offer Tips To Secure Cars

The Maryland State Police, along with the Maryland Vehicle Theft Prevention Council, are reminding motorists to take simple steps to avoid having their vehicles stolen. The warnings come as July is National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month. In Maryland, a car is stolen every 40 minutes, while one is stolen every 45 seconds in the United States....
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Charles County Crime Solvers is Offering Cash Reward for Arrest and Indictment of Bank Robbery Suspect

Charles County Crime Solvers is Offering Cash Reward for Arrest and Indictment of Bank Robbery Suspect

On Friday June 29, 2018, at approximately  2:45 p.m., officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to the PNC Bank inside the Giant store at 3297 Crain Highway in Waldorf, in reference to an attempted armed robbery. Investigation revealed the suspect passed a note to the teller demanding money and implied he had...
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28-Year-Old Woman Dies from Overdose at St. Mary’s County Library

28-Year-Old Woman Dies from Overdose at St. Mary’s County Library

On Monday, July 2, 2018, at approximately 8:00 p.m., firefighters, police and emergency medical personnel responded to the St. Mary’s County Library Lexington Park Branch for the report of an overdose. Firefighters from Bay District Volunteer Fire Department responded from their firehouse across the street from the library and were on scene in a...
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Speed Camera Locations for Charles County 7/9/2018 to 7/13/2018

Speed Camera Locations for Charles County 7/9/2018 to 7/13/2018

During the week of July 9, to July 13, 2018, automated speed enforcement cameras will be activated in the following school zones: Indian Head Hwy. at Smallwood Middle School Leonardtown Rd. at Thomas Stone High School Berry Rd. at Jenifer Elementary School Poplar Hill Rd. at Malcolm Elementary School Cameras are activated Monday through...
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Maryland Casinos Generate $148.9 Million in Revenue During June

Maryland Casinos Generate $148.9 Million in Revenue During June

Maryland Lottery and Gaming today announced that June 2018 gaming revenues for the state’s six casinos totaled $148,904,017, an increase of 14.1% compared to the June 2017 total of $130,480,062. Maryland has six privately owned casinos: MGM National Harbor in Prince George’s County; Live! Casino & Hotel in Anne Arundel County; Horseshoe Casino Baltimore...
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Former Charles County Deputy Commits Suicide in Florida Jail After Arrest for Sexual Battery of a Minor

Former Charles County Deputy Commits Suicide in Florida Jail After Arrest for Sexual Battery of a Minor

The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office in Florida are investigating the death of inmate, Christopher Wayne Stufft, 49, of Clearwater, Florida. Detectives assigned to the Robbery/Homicide Unit are investigating the apparent suicide at the Pinellas County Jail in Clearwater. Christopher Wayne Stufft, a former deputy at the Charles County Sheriff’s Office was originally arrested at...
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UPDATE: Victim’s Name Released in Fire That Claimed the Life of 50-Year-Old Waldorf Man

UPDATE: Victim’s Name Released in Fire That Claimed the Life of 50-Year-Old Waldorf Man

UPDATE 7/5/2018 @ 2:00 p.m.: Deputy State Fire Marshals are continuing to investigate the fire that took the life of 50 year old David Eugene Cordell on July 3, 2018, at his residence on 2795 Berry Hills Road in Waldorf. Charles County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the victim’s identification. The Office of The Chief Medical...
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Pomfret Man Arrested on Theft Charges After Traffic Stop in Waldorf

Pomfret Man Arrested on Theft Charges After Traffic Stop in Waldorf

On  wednesday, June 27, 2018 at approximately 6:45 p.m., Trooper Hussey  of the Maryland State Police, La Plata Barack was on patrol and stopped a grey Dodge Durango for a safety equipment violation on Post Office Road at Route 5, in Waldorf, Charles. A check of the Maryland registration revealed the tags were reported...
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Co-Defendant in Deadly Waldorf Armed Robbery Sentenced 40 Years

Co-Defendant in Deadly Waldorf Armed Robbery Sentenced 40 Years

Tony Covington, State’s Attorney for Charles County announced that on Friday, June 29, 2018, Charles County Circuit Court Judge William R. Greer, Jr. sentenced Charles Leon Thompson, Jr., 34 of Waldorf, to 40 years in prison for Armed Robbery and Use of a Handgun During the Commission of a Crime of Violence. On February...
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La Plata Man Commits Suicide After Murdering 3-Year-Old Daughter

La Plata Man Commits Suicide After Murdering 3-Year-Old Daughter

On Sunday, July 1, 2018, at approximately 7:35 p.m., officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to Gilbert Run Park located at 13140 Charles Street in La Plata, for a death investigation. Upon arrival, officers located a man and a young girl inside a pickup truck; both were deceased. Detectives assigned to the...
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24-Year-Old Brandywine Man Dies After Early Morning Motor Vehicle Collision in Waldorf

24-Year-Old Brandywine Man Dies After Early Morning Motor Vehicle Collision in Waldorf

On Sunday, July 01, 2018, at approximately 1:15 a.m., Troopers from the Maryland State Police La Plata barrack responded to a serious motor vehicle collision on eastbound Maryland Route 228 (Berry Road) west of Thumper Place in Waldorf. On scene investigation revealed that a 2012 Volkswagen Passat operated by Breanna Rodgers, 24, of Waldorf,...
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Waldorf Man Finds Second $50,000 Scratch-off Win in Four Years

Waldorf Man Finds Second $50,000 Scratch-off Win in Four Years

Only four years ago, Mark Samuelson of Waldorf found $50,000 worth of Maryland Lottery luck hiding in a Show Me the Money scratch-off. Good fortune just found him again! He added another $50,000 to his bank account after winning the prize playing the Cash Explosion instant ticket last Friday. The 55-year-old avid scratch-off player...
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Travelers Can Expect Increased Traffic Volume Statewide Over the Next Two Weekends

Travelers Can Expect Increased Traffic Volume Statewide Over the Next Two Weekends

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) is advising motorists to plan ahead with the arrival of the Independence Day getaway weekends. The July Fourth holiday is Wednesday, so travelers will be taking routes to the Eastern Shore and other vacation spots this weekend and the following weekend in large numbers....
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Southern Maryland July Fireworks Calendar for 2018

Southern Maryland July Fireworks Calendar for 2018

Southern Maryland July Fireworks Calendar for 2018
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Fireworks of Red, White and Blue Don’t Give Those Lights A Reason To Be Behind You

Fireworks of Red, White and Blue Don’t Give Those Lights A Reason To Be Behind You

With extra traffic expected in the days leading up to and several days after the Fourth of July, additional Maryland state troopers will be on patrol, using a variety of initiatives to keep traffic moving, respond quickly to highway incidents and take appropriate enforcement action when violations are observed that threaten the safety of...
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Police in Waldorf Arrest Armed Fugitive and Recover Stolen Handgun

Police in Waldorf Arrest Armed Fugitive and Recover Stolen Handgun

On Sunday, June 17, 2018, at approximately 6:30 a.m., deputies from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to an apartment on Ell Lane, in Waldorf, for the report of an armed subject The caller stated there was a large group of males and females standing in front of her apartment building and they...
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“First Time” Weed Dealer Arrested in La Plata

“First Time” Weed Dealer Arrested in La Plata

On Thursday, June 21, 2018, at approximately 9:35 p.m., Patrolman First Class P. Thompson, of the La Plata Police Department responded to the rear of Marie’s Diner on Crain Hwy. in La Plata, after a citizen’s complaint of a suspicious vehicle. Upon arrival police observed a blue Hyundai Elantra with two occupants backed into...
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Indian Head Man Arrested on Drug Distribution Charges, Police Recover Stolen Handgun

Indian Head Man Arrested on Drug Distribution Charges, Police Recover Stolen Handgun

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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Charles County Woman Becomes Maryland’s Newest Millionaire

Charles County Woman Becomes Maryland’s Newest Millionaire

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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Waldorf Man Arrested for Murder of Roommate

Waldorf Man Arrested for Murder of Roommate

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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Speed Camera Locations for Charles County 6/24/2018 to 6/30/2018

Speed Camera Locations for Charles County 6/24/2018 to 6/30/2018

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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Serious Motor Vehicle Accident in La Plata Sends Two to Hospital

Serious Motor Vehicle Accident in La Plata Sends Two to Hospital

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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Waldorf Man Arrested for Assault After Stabbing on Smallwood Drive

Waldorf Man Arrested for Assault After Stabbing on Smallwood Drive

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: 32-Year-Old Marbury Man Killed in Motor Vehicle Accident in La Plata

UPDATE: 32-Year-Old Marbury Man Killed in Motor Vehicle Accident in La Plata

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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