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22-Year-Old Port Republic Man Arrested After High-Speed Chase from Calvert to St. Mary’s County

22-Year-Old Port Republic Man Arrested After High-Speed Chase from Calvert to St. Mary’s County

Dylan Michael Barbieri, 22, of Port Republic, was arrested on January 14, 2025, following a high-speed pursuit that spanned parts of Calvert and St. Mary’s Counties. According to court documents, the incident began when officers in Calvert County observed Barbieri’s vehicle traveling at an estimated 85 mph in a 55 mph zone along Maryland...
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Repeat Offender Faces Multiple Charges, Including Escape, in St. Mary’s County After Failing to Report to Jail

Repeat Offender Faces Multiple Charges, Including Escape, in St. Mary’s County After Failing to Report to Jail

Justin Michael Gibson, 33, of Lexington Park, is facing a series of charges in St. Mary’s County following multiple alleged incidents, including thefts and an escape from custody. Court records detail a sequence of events that culminated in the issuance of an arrest warrant for the defendant. According to court documents, Gibson has been...
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VIDEO: Hollywood Woman Arrested for Impaired Driving, Cocaine Possession in Lexington Park

VIDEO: Hollywood Woman Arrested for Impaired Driving, Cocaine Possession in Lexington Park

Serinity Faith Byrd, 32, of Hollywood, was arrested on January 10, 2025, following a welfare check that revealed impaired driving and the discovery of suspected cocaine in her possession. According to the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, officers responded to the Pegg Road Food Mart, located at 22141 Three Notch Road in Lexington Park,...
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Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision Involving Pedestrian

Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision Involving Pedestrian

The Maryland State Police Crash Team is investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian in Prince George’s County. The deceased is identified as Gwendolyn Mack, 60, of Upper Marlboro. Mack was transported from the scene to Capital Regional Hospital where she was later pronounced deceased. The preliminary investigation indicates that shortly before 11:45 a.m.,...
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Police in St. Mary’s County Investigating Motor Vehicle Crash That Killed 28-Year-Old Mechanicsville Woman

Police in St. Mary’s County Investigating Motor Vehicle Crash That Killed 28-Year-Old Mechanicsville Woman

UPDATE: On Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at approximately 6:33 p.m., patrol units from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a serious motor vehicle collision near Three Notch Road and Old Village Road, Mechanicsville, with one ejected. The preliminary investigation revealed a 2000 Infinity G20 operated by Melissa Marie Stallings, 28, of...
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Former Maryland Governor Larry Hogan Releases Statement Following Governor Moore’s $3 Billion Deficit Announcement, Tax Increases, and Budget Cuts

Former Maryland Governor Larry Hogan Releases Statement Following Governor Moore’s $3 Billion Deficit Announcement, Tax Increases, and Budget Cuts

In December 2024 the Department of Legislative Services reported a historic $2.95 billion General Fund projected shortfall for the State’s Fiscal Year 2026 (beginning July 1, 2025)—greater than any shortfall in at least 20 years including during the Great Recession. The $2.95 billion projected shortfall (before any budget actions) represents a projected 11 percent...
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February 2025 Events at the Calvert Marine Museum

February 2025 Events at the Calvert Marine Museum

Celebrate February at the Calvert Marine Museum with exciting programs and events for all ages! From meeting Poppie the opossum to exploring local history and participating in citizen science, there’s something for everyone this month. Don’t miss the Maritime Performance Series with ASH & ERIC L’ESPERANCE on the 21st. For more information about museum...
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UPDATE: FDA to Revoke Authorization for the Use of Red #3 in Food and Ingested Drugs

UPDATE: FDA to Revoke Authorization for the Use of Red #3 in Food and Ingested Drugs

UPDATE 1/15/2025: The FDA is revoking the authorization for the use of FD&C Red No. 3 as a matter of law, based on the Delaney Clause of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act). The FDA is amending its color additive regulations to no longer allow for the use of FD&C Red...
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Multiple Chickens Perish in Leonardtown Chicken Coop Fire

Multiple Chickens Perish in Leonardtown Chicken Coop Fire

On Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at 10:13 p.m., firefighters from Second District, Leonardtown, Bay District, Hollywood, and Seventh District responded to the 20000 block of Chingville Road in Leonardtown, for the reported chicken coop on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find an approximate 7 x 10 chicken coop with smoke and fire...
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Charles County Detectives Charge Juvenile with Distribution and Possession of Child Pornography

Charles County Detectives Charge Juvenile with Distribution and Possession of Child Pornography

In September of 2023, the Charles County Sheriff’s Office received a Cyber tip, which was reported to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) by a cloud storage provider. The tip outlined a user who was storing child pornographic files in their cloud storage account. Detectives initiated an investigation. Soon after, the...
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VIDEO: Tip From Confidential Informant Uncovers Major Drug Operation in St. Mary’s County

VIDEO: Tip From Confidential Informant Uncovers Major Drug Operation in St. Mary’s County

On January 14, 2025, Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Thomas A. Goldring, 44, of Great Mills, and Toney L. Daye, 58, of Lexington Park, who now face multiple drug-related charges. The arrests occurred following an investigation by the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Vice/Narcotics Unit, which had received information linking Goldring, known as “Junk,” to narcotics...
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Kenny’s Flowers Closes Lexington Park and Leonardtown Location After Nearly 60 Years of Business

Kenny’s Flowers Closes Lexington Park and Leonardtown Location After Nearly 60 Years of Business

Julie Wathen Pitt, made the following announcement late December 2024. “After careful consideration I would like to announce the closing of Kenny’s Flowers in both our Lexington Park and Leonardtown locations beginning Monday, December 30, 2024. All tangible assets must go; please stop by either or both locations and make an offer!” It has...
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Attorney General Brown’s Statement on Supreme Court of the United States’ Decision Today to Decline Challenge in Maryland Shall Issue v. Wes Moore

Attorney General Brown’s Statement on Supreme Court of the United States’ Decision Today to Decline Challenge in Maryland Shall Issue v. Wes Moore

(January 13, 2025) – Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following statement after the Supreme Court of the United States declined to hear a challenge of Maryland’s law requiring most residents to obtain a license before purchasing a handgun. In Maryland, most applicants for handgun qualification licenses are required to submit fingerprints, undergo...
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Mechanicsville Man Faces Fourth DUI After Stealing Lottery Money from Korner Karry Out

Mechanicsville Man Faces Fourth DUI After Stealing Lottery Money from Korner Karry Out

Vance Harrison Deniston, 67, of Mechanicsville, was arrested on January 10, 2025, following an incident involving the theft of cash from a local business and a subsequent investigation that led to multiple driving under the influence (DUI) charges. The arrest, detailed in court documents and statements from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, also...
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La Plata Police Investigating Suspicious Incident Involving Man at Target

La Plata Police Investigating Suspicious Incident Involving Man at Target

The La Plata Police Department is investigating several complaints about an individual described as a light skinned male in his early 20’s driving a blue Nissan with Maryland plates who attempted to solicit females in the parking lot of the Target located on Shining Willow Way. The agency has developed a person of interest...
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Lothian Man Sentenced for Shoplifting Ribeye Steaks from Weis Grocery Store in Lexington Park

Lothian Man Sentenced for Shoplifting Ribeye Steaks from Weis Grocery Store in Lexington Park

On January 13, 2025, Brandon Lee Holdaway, 29, of Lothian, was sentenced in St. Mary’s County District Court after pleading guilty to theft of items valued under $100. The charge stemmed from an incident on October 9, 2024, at a Weis grocery store located at 21600 Great Mills Road in Lexington Park. According to...
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Police in Charles County Seize Drugs, Guns, and Stolen Vehicles – Newburg Man Arrested

Police in Charles County Seize Drugs, Guns, and Stolen Vehicles – Newburg Man Arrested

Demetrius Antoine McKinney, 32, of Newburg, was arrested on January 9, 2025, in connection with an ongoing drug trafficking investigation by the Charles County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Enforcement Division. The arrest followed a search warrant executed at McKinney’s residence on Oak Ridge Court, where authorities reportedly recovered a substantial amount of illegal drugs, firearms,...
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St. Mary’s County – Free Workshop for Caregivers Announced; First Meeting on January 27, 2025

St. Mary’s County – Free Workshop for Caregivers Announced; First Meeting on January 27, 2025

St. Mary’s County Government’s Department of Aging & Human Services (DAHS) is pleased to announce the Building Better Caregivers workshop, an evidence-based program to equip caregivers with tools and knowledge to enhance their caregiving journey. Through the Building Better Caregivers program, participants will have the opportunity to: Discover practical strategies for self-care and stress...
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UPDATE: 94-Year-Old Woman Identified After Being Found Deceased In Her Hughesville Home

UPDATE: 94-Year-Old Woman Identified After Being Found Deceased In Her Hughesville Home

UPDATE 1/13/2025: The victim of last week’s fatal house fire in Hughesville has been positively identified as 94-year-old Dora Lee Douglas, the homeowner. According to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, the cause of death was attributed to thermal burn injuries and smoke inhalation. The Office of the State Fire Marshal and the...
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Prince Frederick Man who Stabbed Dog to Death in Calvert County Convicted of Aggravated Animal Cruelty

Prince Frederick Man who Stabbed Dog to Death in Calvert County Convicted of Aggravated Animal Cruelty

On Friday, January 10, 2025, following a 2-day trial, Mark Roosevelt Fields was convicted by a Calvert County jury of aggravated animal cruelty and dangerous weapons charges. At trial, the evidence revealed that Fields, 39, of Prince Frederick, stabbed and killed his cousin’s dog following a family dispute. Fields will be sentenced on March...
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Hospice of the Chesapeake Expands Inpatient Care with High-Flow Oxygen Therapy

Hospice of the Chesapeake Expands Inpatient Care with High-Flow Oxygen Therapy

Hospice of the Chesapeake is proud to announce the addition of high-flow oxygen therapy to its inpatient care centers, enhancing the quality of care for patients with complex respiratory needs. This innovative therapy provides critical support to individuals facing serious illness, ensuring they receive the best possible comfort and care. High-flow oxygen therapy is...
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Convicted Child Sexual Abuse Offender Sentenced to Federal Prison After Illegally Reentering the U.S.

Convicted Child Sexual Abuse Offender Sentenced to Federal Prison After Illegally Reentering the U.S.

U.S. District Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby sentenced Erbeth Gomez-Delgado, 48, of Hyattsville in Prince George’s County, Maryland, to 24 months in federal prison for illegally reentering the country after he was deported. In November 2024, after a three-day trial, a federal jury found Gomez-Delgado, a convicted child sexual abuse offender, guilty of a sole...
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Man Flown to Trauma Center After Accidentally Shooting Himself With Shotgun in Leonardtown

Man Flown to Trauma Center After Accidentally Shooting Himself With Shotgun in Leonardtown

On Monday, January 13, 2025 at 6:05 a.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the 42000 block of Fairgrounds Road in Leonardtown, for the reported gunshot victim. Police arrived on the scene to find the adult male patient was conscious alert and breathing. Fire and medical services proceeded into the scene to...
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St. Mary’s County EMS Chief Who Admitted to Stealing Fentanyl and Other Drugs Makes Plea Deal

St. Mary’s County EMS Chief Who Admitted to Stealing Fentanyl and Other Drugs Makes Plea Deal

UPDATE 1/9/2024: Thomas Patrick Raley has accepted a plea deal in St. Mary’s County Circuit Court after facing multiple charges. He entered an Alford plea to second-degree burglary, meaning he does not admit guilt but acknowledges that prosecutors have enough evidence to convict him. Raley also pled guilty to two counts of rogue and...
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Hollywood Woman Pleads Guilty to Animal Cruelty Charges After Dog is Euthanized Due to Severe Injuries

Hollywood Woman Pleads Guilty to Animal Cruelty Charges After Dog is Euthanized Due to Severe Injuries

UPDATE 1/12/2025: Kenjewel McCullough, 45, of Hollywood, pleaded guilty on January 10, 2025, to six counts of animal cruelty in St. Mary’s County Circuit Court. McCullough was charged with the misdemeanor offenses, stemming from incidents that occurred on June 16, 2024. At a sentencing hearing presided over by Judge Amy Lorenzini, McCullough entered guilty...
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