On Sunday, October 20, 2024, at approximately 11:30 a.m., emergency medical personnel were dispatched to the 50000 block of Malone Bay Court in Dameron, for the reported traumatic injuries with serious bleeding. 911 callers reported a 68-year-old male suffered a large cut after an accident involving a chainsaw. Crews arrived on the scene to...
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On Friday, October 18, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., officers responded to the Park and Ride on Route 925 in Waldorf, after being alerted there was a car in the lot with a window that had been broken out. Officers arrived and found seven cars with windows that were damaged or destroyed. Officers are continuing...
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On Saturday, October 19, 2024, at 10:07 p.m., police responded to the intersection of Patuxent Beach Road and South Patuxent Beach Road in California, Maryland, for a reported motor vehicle collision with no injuries. Troopers from the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack arrived at the scene and discovered a two-vehicle collision involving a 2021...
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Donald Keith Kaspar, 57, of Leonardtown, has been charged with first- and second-degree assault following a domestic violence incident at his home in Leonardtown . The charges stem from an altercation that took place on October 16, 2024, involving his wife, who remains unnamed for privacy reasons. According to court documents, officers from the...
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On October 7, 2024, Dorian Lavant Dickerson, 21, of Solomons, was arrested by the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office following a reported theft at the Weis supermarket on North Prince Frederick Boulevard in Prince Frederick. According to court documents, deputies were dispatched to the scene at 9:36 a.m. after receiving information from store employees about...
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Each week, SMNEWSNET.COM will provide a list of all arrests and criminal summonses issued in St. Mary’s County. In the spirit of transparency, we are committed to keeping our community informed about local law enforcement activities. This list includes arrests made by both the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and the Maryland State Police,...
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A Pennsylvania man is being held without bond at the Baltimore County Detention Center and is facing felony charges following an alleged armed road rage incident. The accused is identified as Gary Douglas, 40, of Glen Rock, PA. Douglas was arrested on October 9 at Fort Meade in Anne Arundel County. He is charged...
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On Thursday, October 17, 2024, a student at Westlake High School aggressively approached another student inside the school. The student who was approached activated pepper spray and an altercation ensued between the two. School staff separated the students. The student who was initially approached ran outside, followed by three other students who caught up...
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time dedicated to highlighting the devastating impact that domestic violence has on individuals, families, and communities. Unfortunately, St. Mary’s County has witnessed two tragic domestic violence-related murders in the past nine days, a stark reminder that this issue is very real and close to home. On October...
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Troy Landon Collins, 47, of Nanjemoy, is facing multiple charges following a domestic incident at a residence on Port Tobacco Road on October 5, 2024. According to court records, Collins has been charged with first-degree assault, a felony, as well as two counts of second-degree assault, both misdemeanors. The charges stem from an altercation...
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On October 9, 2024, Antonio Devon Stanton, 42, of Waldorf, was arrested following an incident at the Westlake Dash In on Smallwood Drive, in Waldorf. According to court documents, Stanton faces several charges, including robbery, second-degree assault, and theft. Officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene around 5:55 a.m. after...
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The St. Mary’s College of Maryland (SMCM) Board of Trustees met on Oct. 11 and 12, working through an ambitious agenda. The Board approved items including revisions to the Faculty Bylaws and Title IX policy, a new Freedom of Expression policy, the 2024 Performance Accountability Report, revision of the FY25 operating budget and reconciliation...
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In the early morning hours of October 14, 2024, Charles County patrol officers apprehended two suspects, Dimiuan Paul Jackson, 24, and Robert Leroy Barnes, 24, both of Washington, D.C., after a series of car thefts and break-ins in Waldorf and surrounding areas. The arrests followed a high-speed pursuit and led to the recovery of...
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On October 16, 2024, Tae’Jeaune Andrea Gray, 22, of Indian Head, was arrested and charged with several firearm-related offenses following a traffic stop in Charles County. According to court documents, Gray was found in possession of an unregistered handgun without a serial number and additional ammunition. Officers with the Charles County Sheriff’s Office stopped...
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On October 15, 2024, Justus Kyree Clark, 22, of Waldorf, was arrested following a search of his residence, on Pagnell Circle, in Waldorf by law enforcement officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office, Calvert County Sheriff’s Office, and Maryland State Police. The arrest stems from a search and seizure warrant that had been signed...
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On Wednesday, October 16, 2024, detectives from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division, along with the Emergency Services Team (EST), executed search and seizure warrants at a residence on Rue Woods Drive in Lexington Park. The operation followed an investigation into suspected drug trafficking activities involving Daisaun Altay Eric Culpepper, 31,...
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UPDATE: On October 15, 2024, at approximately 2:37 p.m., members of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Bureau responded to the area of Hallowing Point Rd (Rt. 231) and Seagull Beach Road in Prince Frederick, for the report of motor vehicle crash involving multiple vehicles. Upon arrival deputies determined one of the drivers involved...
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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced a groundbreaking “click-to-cancel” rule, aimed at making it easier for consumers to cancel recurring subscriptions and memberships. The new rule mandates that sellers must make the cancellation process as straightforward as the initial sign-up. It will apply to most negative option programs, addressing concerns about deceptive practices...
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Tragedy struck St. Mary’s County once again, marking the second fatal domestic violence incident within just nine days. On October 16, 2024, shortly before 11:00 a.m., first responders were called to Rosewood Drive in Lexington Park after reports of a domestic shooting. Emergency services arrived to find Alasia Janell Milburn, 25, suffering from a...
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UPDATE 10/17/2024 @ 9:30 a.m.: The suspect has been identified as Kenneth Louis Price, 38, of Washington, D.C. UPDATE 10/16/2024 @ 4:30 p.m.: Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported domestic assault today at approximately 10:54 a.m. at a residence in the 46000 block of Rosewood Drive in Lexington...
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On Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at approximately 8:12 a.m., firefighters and emergency medical services from Charles and St. Mary’s County were dispatched to 13330 Olde Oak Drive in Charlotte Hall, for the Inaccessible Terrain Rescue Dispatchers advised to the responding units the 911 caller was Spanish speaking and advised someone was trapped under something...
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Each week, SMNEWSNET.COM will provide a list of all arrests and criminal summonses issued in Charles County. In the spirit of transparency, we are committed to keeping our community informed about local law enforcement activities. This list includes arrests made by both the Charles County Sheriff’s Office and the Maryland State Police, providing a...
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James Edward Phillips, 38, of Great Mills, was arrested at his residence on Lilac Way in Great Mills, St. Mary’s County, on October 9, 2024. Authorities responded to a report of a domestic disturbance at approximately 4:30 a.m., where Phillips admitted to breaking a car window by striking it with his hand. According to...
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As Hispanic Heritage Month draws to a close, the Charles County Sheriff’s Office is proud to highlight the contributions of Lieutenant Juan J. Morales III, a dedicated law enforcement officer who carries on his family’s legacy of service. His story is one of inspiration, commitment, and an unbreakable bond between two generations who share...
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It is with deep sorrow that we share the news of the passing of retired Corporal Wayne Milam, a respected and beloved figure in our law enforcement community. The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, along with friends and colleagues, mourns the loss of a dedicated public servant who devoted his life to protecting others...
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