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Hollywood Man Arrested Again for Shoplifting in Lexington Park

Hollywood Man Arrested Again for Shoplifting in Lexington Park

Carroll Ignatius Norris, 50, of Hollywood, has been charged with theft following an incident on August 20, 2024, at a Dollar General store located on Three Notch Road in Lexington Park. According to the criminal complaint, Norris allegedly attempted to steal a variety of household and personal care items, with a total value of...
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Self-serve Sandbags Available for Calvert County Residents for Severe Weather Preparation

Self-serve Sandbags Available for Calvert County Residents for Severe Weather Preparation

Self-serve sand and sandbags are available at the following locations during regular business hours for Calvert County residents who need them to protect property in preparation for possible flooding conditions. Appeal Convenience Center (200 Sweetwater Road, Lusby) Monday through Saturday, 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Barstow Convenience Center (350 Stafford...
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UPDATE: Water Restored After Water Main Break in Lexington Park

UPDATE: Water Restored After Water Main Break in Lexington Park

UPDATE 9/17/2024: Water service has been restored as of 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 17, 2024 Water Main Break – An unanticipated water main break, caused by an independent contractor working in the area, has occurred on Millstone Landing Road. There will be an emergency water service outage for all residents located in the Esperanza...
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Dyson Building Center Marks 70 Years: Join Us for a Three-Day Celebration!

Dyson Building Center Marks 70 Years: Join Us for a Three-Day Celebration!

Dyson Building Center is excited to celebrate its 70th anniversary with a three-day event packed with activities, giveaways, and fun for the entire community! The festivities will kick off on Thursday, September 19th at 10 AM with Anniversary Proclamations presented by the St. Mary’s County Economic Development and its partner agencies. This day will...
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UPDATE: 44-Year-Old Man and His Dog Shot and Killed by Washington D.C. Father and Son, Two Stolen Guns Recovered

UPDATE: 44-Year-Old Man and His Dog Shot and Killed by Washington D.C. Father and Son, Two Stolen Guns Recovered

UPDATE 9/17/2024: On September 16 at 1:18 p.m., officers responded to the 11600 block of Lewisham Place in Waldorf for the report of a shooting. When officers arrived, an adult male was located with a gunshot wound. Fire/EMS provided first aid, but the male was pronounced deceased on the scene. The suspects were observed...
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Woman Arrested for Impaired Driving After Causing Crash with Kid in Vehicle at 10 a.m.

Woman Arrested for Impaired Driving After Causing Crash with Kid in Vehicle at 10 a.m.

On Monday, September 16, 2024, at approximately 10:12 a.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Old Rolling and Worth Avenue in California, for the reported motor vehicle collision with injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to find two vehicles involved in a T-bone style collision with all occupants out...
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UPDATE: Police Investigating Motor Vehicle Crash in Nanjemoy That Killed Waldorf Man

UPDATE: Police Investigating Motor Vehicle Crash in Nanjemoy That Killed Waldorf Man

UPDATE 9/17/2024: On Monday, September 16, 2024, at approximately 2102 hours, Troopers from the Maryland State Police La Plata Barrack responded to Maryland Route 224 south of Woodbury Road, in Nanjemoy, for a report of a serious motor vehicle collision. Due to the circumstances, a Collision Reconstruction Specialist (CRS) was requested and TFC M....
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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office K9 Unit Visits Hermitage Retirement and Assisted Living Facility in Solomons

Calvert County Sheriff’s Office K9 Unit Visits Hermitage Retirement and Assisted Living Facility in Solomons

On Thursday, September 12th 2024, members of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office K9 Unit Sgt. Morgan (K9 Bruno) and DFC Hendrickson (K9 Atlas), along with Cpl. Durner and his partner Dougall, had the pleasure of visiting the wonderful residents at The Hermitage Retirement and Assisted Living Facility in Solomons. The dogs were a hit,...
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Maryland State Police Hosting Written and Physical Fitness Testing for Trooper and Cadet Positions in Southern Maryland

Maryland State Police Hosting Written and Physical Fitness Testing for Trooper and Cadet Positions in Southern Maryland

The Maryland State Police will host a recruitment testing event on Saturday, November 23, 2024, beginning at 8 a.m. at Patuxent Naval Air Station in Patuxent River, Maryland. This event is for individuals interested in a career in law enforcement as a Maryland State Trooper or Cadet. At the event, potential candidates will complete...
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Ward Farm Recreation and Nature Park Opens New 10-Hole-Disc Golf Course

Ward Farm Recreation and Nature Park Opens New 10-Hole-Disc Golf Course

The Calvert County Department of Parks & Recreation announces the opening of a new 10-hole-disc golf course at Ward Farm Recreation and Nature Park located at 10455 Ward Road in Dunkirk. The course is the only free public disc golf course in Calvert County, and one of the few wooded courses in the region....
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Murder in Waldorf Under Investigation, Two in Custody After Vehicle Pursuit

Murder in Waldorf Under Investigation, Two in Custody After Vehicle Pursuit

UPDATE 9/17/2024 UPDATE 9/16/2024: On Monday, September 16, 2024, police responded to the area of Lewisham Place and St Matthews Drive in Waldorf, for the reported active shooting Dispatchers advised they were receiving over 20 911 calls with gunshots still actively being heard in the background. Witnesses reported a U-Haul truck was involved in...
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Dive in and “Taste the Beaches” A Town of Chesapeake Beach Event on Saturday, September 21, 2024

Dive in and “Taste the Beaches” A Town of Chesapeake Beach Event on Saturday, September 21, 2024

Get ready to immerse yourself in the flavors of the Chesapeake Beach at Taste the Beaches, an annual event that promises a day of culinary delights, community spirit, and breathtaking bay views. Join us Saturday, September 21st, from 11 am to 3 pm at Baia Coastal Kitchen and Wine Bar in Chesapeake Beach, MD!...
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UM Charles Regional Medical Group Welcomes Behavioral Health Counselor

UM Charles Regional Medical Group Welcomes Behavioral Health Counselor

The University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center (UM Charles Regional), a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System, announces the addition of Ayana Judith Williford, MSW, to its Behavioral Health practice. Williford’s extensive experience as a mental health counselor, including both clinical and community-based care, makes her an excellent addition to...
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65-Year-Old Lusby Man Sentenced to 18 Years for Sexual Abuse of a Minor

65-Year-Old Lusby Man Sentenced to 18 Years for Sexual Abuse of a Minor

On September 13, 2024, Theodore Frederick Harris, 65, of Lusby, received a sentence of 18 years in prison from Calvert County Circuit Court Judge Mark S. Chandlee.  Harris was convicted of two charges involving sexual abuse of a minor. In February 2023, a child reported instances of sexual abuse to her mother.  The mother...
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The Town of Chesapeake Beach Releases Water Park Conceptual Designs for Improvements

The Town of Chesapeake Beach Releases Water Park Conceptual Designs for Improvements

The Town Council of the Town of Chesapeake Beach released three (3) conceptual designs for improvements of the Chesapeake Beach Water Park based on citizen feedback and third-party geotechnical analysis during the September 10, 2024, Town Council Work Session. Each conceptual plan incorporates a rough order of magnitude (ROM) estimate of cost. These costs...
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Maryland Office of the Comptroller Releases FY 2024 Closeout Report

Maryland Office of the Comptroller Releases FY 2024 Closeout Report

The Maryland Office of the Comptroller today released the Close Report for the 2024 Fiscal Year (FY 2024) that shows a General Fund recorded balance of $1.060 billion as of June 30, 2024. $581 million of the General Fund balance was assigned by the 2024 General Assembly to cover fiscal year 2025 operations leaving $479...
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17-Year-Old Arrested on Gun Charges After Search Warrant in California, MD

17-Year-Old Arrested on Gun Charges After Search Warrant in California, MD

Patrol deputies and detectives from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant on a residence in the 45000 block of Woodstown Way in California, Maryland, on September 12, leading to the arrest of a 17-year-old juvenile on multiple weapons charges. Following a joint investigation by the Patrol and Criminal Investigations Divisions,...
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Calvert County Ranked No. 1 Digital County in the Nation for Second Consecutive Year

Calvert County Ranked No. 1 Digital County in the Nation for Second Consecutive Year

Calvert County has been recognized as the No. 1 Digital County in the United States for populations up to 150,000 by the Center for Digital Government (CDG) and the National Association of Counties (NACo). This prestigious award marks the second consecutive year that Calvert County has earned this top ranking, reflecting its ongoing commitment...
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Double the Fun: Registration Now Open for Mother-Son and Father-Daughter Kickball Games in St. Mary’s County

Double the Fun: Registration Now Open for Mother-Son and Father-Daughter Kickball Games in St. Mary’s County

St. Mary’s County Government’s Department of Recreation & Parks (R&P) has officially opened registration for Mother-Son and Father-Daughter Kickball! The original mother-son kickball game is back! Moms – enjoy a friendly game of kickball with your son. But the fun doesn’t end there! Dads and daughters can join in this year, as we will...
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Woofie’s® of Annapolis Launches Premier Mobile Pet Care Services with Grand Opening Events

Woofie’s® of Annapolis Launches Premier Mobile Pet Care Services with Grand Opening Events

Woofie’s of Annapolis is rolling out top-tier pet care services for owners of dogs, cats, and other animals in the Chesapeake Bay communities of Annapolis, Arnold, Crofton, Crownsville, Davidsonville, Edgewater, Gambrills, Gibson Island, Harwood, Mayo, Millersville, Pasadena, and Riva. Long-time local residents and Woofie’s of Annapolis Owners Amy and Conrad Manlapaz and General Manager...
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Notice of Joint Public Meeting: St. Mary’s County Legislative Delegation & Commissioners of St. Mary’s County

Notice of Joint Public Meeting: St. Mary’s County Legislative Delegation & Commissioners of St. Mary’s County

The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County (CSMC) will host a joint public meeting with the St. Mary’s County Legislative Delegation on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at 6 p.m., in the CSMC meeting room, located on the first floor of the Chesapeake Building at 41770 Baldridge Street in Leonardtown, MD. The purpose of this meeting...
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Former Department Of Defense Deputy Chief Pleads Guilty To Conspiracy To Engage In Dogfighting And Interstate Travel In Aid Of Racketeering

Former Department Of Defense Deputy Chief Pleads Guilty To Conspiracy To Engage In Dogfighting And Interstate Travel In Aid Of Racketeering

Frederick Douglass Moorefield, Jr., age 63, of Arnold, Maryland, pleaded guilty to federal charges of conspiracy to engage in animal fighting, specifically the fighting of dogs, and interstate travel in aid of racketeering. The guilty plea was announced by United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Erek L. Barron; Special Agent in Charge...
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Maryland, Delaware and Virginia Beaches Forced to Close Due to Medical Waste Washing Ashore

Maryland, Delaware and Virginia Beaches Forced to Close Due to Medical Waste Washing Ashore

Assateague State Park, along with other beaches along the Maryland coast, is experiencing a significant amount of medical waste washing onshore. Access to the ocean will be restricted at this time. No swimming, wading, surfing, or any activities in the ocean are permitted. Visitors to the beach should wear shoes and use an abundance...
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20-Year-Old Mechanicsville Man Killed in Single Motorcycle Crash, Police Investigating

20-Year-Old Mechanicsville Man Killed in Single Motorcycle Crash, Police Investigating

On Sunday, September 15, 2024, at approximately 2:41 a.m., Troopers from Maryland State Police La Plata Barrack responded to Maryland Route 5 south of Old Leonardtown Road for a report of a serious motor vehicle collision. Due to the circumstances, a Collision Reconstruction Specialist (CRS) was requested and Tpr. H. Gardner, of the MSP...
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Two Flown to Trauma Center After Serious Crash in Charles County

Two Flown to Trauma Center After Serious Crash in Charles County

On Saturday, September 14, 2024, at approximately 10:05 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical personnel responded to the area of Charles Street and Farmland Place in Charlotte Hall, for a motor vehicle collision with injuries. Firefighters arrived on the scene and found two vehicles involved with multiple occupants trapped. The assignment was upgraded to...
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