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Lexington Park Man Charged with Assault and Property Destruction Following Altercation at Three Oaks Center

Lexington Park Man Charged with Assault and Property Destruction Following Altercation at Three Oaks Center

Jovan Maurice Justice, 41, of Lexington Park, was arrested on December 15, 2024, following an incident at a local facility. Justice, who resides at the Three Oaks Center on Lei Drive, is facing charges of second-degree assault and malicious destruction of property valued over $1,000, according to court documents. The charges stem from events...
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Stephanie Roper’s Murderer Requests Release; Prosecutors Object

Stephanie Roper’s Murderer Requests Release; Prosecutors Object

Prosecutors were back in court last week in response to a request filed by one of the men who kidnapped, raped, and murdered Stephanie Roper in 1982. Jerry Lee Beatty, 59, petitioned the Court for release pursuant to the Juvenile Restoration Act, citing he was only 17 years old at the time of the...
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Calvert County Man’s Retirement Plan Gets $500,000 Lottery Boost!

Calvert County Man’s Retirement Plan Gets $500,000 Lottery Boost!

A commuter from Southern Maryland already has his calendar marked for retirement in the first half of 2025, but a $500,000 win on a Maryland Lottery scratch-off will make the transition to regular relaxation extra smooth. “It couldn’t happen at a better time,” the winner said on Dec. 16 after claiming his prize at...
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Rewards Offered, Police Seeking Information in Two Separate Murders of Teens in Prince George’s County

Rewards Offered, Police Seeking Information in Two Separate Murders of Teens in Prince George’s County

December 13th, 2024: Homicide Unit detectives are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Friday in Suitland. The victim is 17-year-old James Fitzgerald of Suitland. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case. On December 13, 2024, at approximately 4:00 pm, officers responded...
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Tennis and Pickleball Court Complex in Dunkirk District Park Now Open

Tennis and Pickleball Court Complex in Dunkirk District Park Now Open

The Calvert County Department of Parks & Recreation is excited to announce the opening of a new tennis and pickleball court complex at Dunkirk District Park. Construction began on the court complex in October 2023 and was recently completed. The court complex features five tennis courts, eight pickleball courts, lighting, restrooms and additional parking....
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Atlantic Population Canada Goose Season Begins Dec. 20th, 2024

Atlantic Population Canada Goose Season Begins Dec. 20th, 2024

Maryland’s Atlantic Population Canada goose hunting season opens Friday, Dec. 20. The season contains two segments, Dec. 20 through Jan. 4, 2025, and again from Jan. 15 through Feb. 1, 2025. The daily bag limit is two geese per day in Maryland’s AP Canada Goose Hunting Zone. The possession limit for all migratory game birds...
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One Flown to Trauma Center After Motor Vehicle Collision with Entrapment in Loveville

One Flown to Trauma Center After Motor Vehicle Collision with Entrapment in Loveville

On Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at approximately 3:52 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of 27780 Point Lookout Road in Loveville, for the reported motor vehicle collision with injuries. While crews responded to the scene, the incident was upgraded to a serious motor vehicle collision with reported entrapment. Crews arrived...
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15th Annual Maritime Performance Series at the Calvert Marine Museum

15th Annual Maritime Performance Series at the Calvert Marine Museum

Tickets are available now for the 15th Annual Maritime Performance Series at the Calvert Marine Museum. Guests will delight in the harmonious talent each of these groups brings to the stage. Performances are in the museum’s Harms Gallery starting at 7 p.m.; doors open at 6 p.m. with beer and wine for sale. Tickets...
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19-Year-Old Shot in Hollywood: Six Weeks Later, No Arrests and Growing Concerns

19-Year-Old Shot in Hollywood: Six Weeks Later, No Arrests and Growing Concerns

More than six weeks have passed since a 19-year-old man was shot in Hollywood, leading to a high-speed chase involving multiple law enforcement agencies, yet no arrests have been made in connection with the shooting. Although police have identified the shooter in court documents, no charges have been filed, and authorities have not released...
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Waldorf Man Arrested After Threatening Woman with Handgun at Smallwood Village Center

Waldorf Man Arrested After Threatening Woman with Handgun at Smallwood Village Center

A man was arrested in connection with a violent domestic-related assault after an incident that unfolded at the Smallwood Village Center on December 11, 2024. The suspect, identified as Clarence Antonio Bennett, 41, of Waldorf, threatened a woman with a handgun during a verbal altercation. According to court documents and police reports, officers from the...
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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Regrets to Announce Passing of Retired K9 Maximus

Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Regrets to Announce Passing of Retired K9 Maximus

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of retired K9 Maximus, who honorably served the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office as a CDS Detection Dog from 2015 to 2021. Maximus, a dedicated Belgian Malinois, faithfully protected our citizens, community, and deputies with unwavering courage and without hesitation. K9 Maximus spent his final...
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Historic St. Mary’s City Welcomes Deputy Director of Research and Collections

Historic St. Mary’s City Welcomes Deputy Director of Research and Collections

Historic St. Mary’s City has announced the appointment of Lisa Fischer as the museum’s first Deputy Director of Research and Collections. This newly established position will collaborate with the Director to oversee ongoing research initiatives, plan and implement new cultural resource mitigation projects, engage local stakeholders in community-focused efforts, and design as well as...
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Student Charged with Assault and Possession of Cannabis at Thomas Stone High School

Student Charged with Assault and Possession of Cannabis at Thomas Stone High School

On Monday, December 16, 2024, at 12:09 p.m., a school administrator at Thomas Stone High School received numerous reports of a student selling marijuana in a school bathroom. Upon further investigation by the school resource officer and the administrator, the student was found to be in possession of 28 grams of cannabis. The student,...
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The Friends of St. Clement’s Island & Piney Point Museums Receive $10,000 from Maryland Humanities, Hatza Memorial SHINE Grant Program 2024

The Friends of St. Clement’s Island & Piney Point Museums Receive $10,000 from Maryland Humanities, Hatza Memorial SHINE Grant Program 2024

The Friends of St. Clement’s Island & Piney Point Museums, the non-profit organization that supports the historic sites overseen by St. Mary’s County Government’s Museum Division, was recently awarded $10,000 from Maryland Humanities through the Hatza Memorial SHINE (Strengthening the Humanities Investment in Nonprofits for Equity) Grant Program for general operating funds. “We are...
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Dangers of Running Over Fire Hoses: A Legal and Safety Reminder for Maryland Drivers

Dangers of Running Over Fire Hoses: A Legal and Safety Reminder for Maryland Drivers

In the midst of an emergency, every second counts. Firefighters rushing to extinguish fires or respond to emergencies rely heavily on their equipment, including fire hoses, to carry out their duties effectively and safely. However, a dangerous and illegal act has been posing serious risks to firefighters and their operations: vehicles running over fire...
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Noise Advisory – NAS Patuxent River Announces Nighttime Helicopter Flights December 17, 2024

Noise Advisory – NAS Patuxent River Announces Nighttime Helicopter Flights December 17, 2024

Communities surrounding Naval Air Station Patuxent River are advised that nighttime noise-generating testing events are scheduled to take place December 17, 2024 from 8:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. Pilots at PAX will be conducting nighttime helicopter departures and landings.  Night testing and training is essential for the precision and safety of our military personnel...
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St. Mary’s College of Maryland Department of Athletics & Recreation Awarded 2025 NCAA/MOAA Division III Award for Diversity and Inclusion

St. Mary’s College of Maryland Department of Athletics & Recreation Awarded 2025 NCAA/MOAA Division III Award for Diversity and Inclusion

The St. Mary’s College of Maryland Department of Athletics & Recreation has been awarded the 2025 NCAA and Minority Opportunities Athletic Association Award for Diversity and Inclusion, recognizing their outstanding commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment within the athletics community. St. Mary’s College joins Division I Villanova University and Division II Southern Connecticut State...
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Naval Support Activity South Potomac Recognizes Outstanding Employees During Award Ceremony

Naval Support Activity South Potomac Recognizes Outstanding Employees During Award Ceremony

Naval Support Activity South Potomac (NSASP) recognized its outstanding employees serving Naval Support Facility (NSF) Indian Head on Dec. 16 during an award ceremony at the Mix House. Brittany Bodnar, supervisory security specialist with responsibility for Visitor Control Centers at both NSF Indian Head and NSF Dahlgren, was selected as the command’s Senior Civilian...
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Secretary Haaland Establishes Southern Maryland Woodlands National Wildlife Refuge to Conserve Vital Habitat and Support Recreation

Secretary Haaland Establishes Southern Maryland Woodlands National Wildlife Refuge to Conserve Vital Habitat and Support Recreation

NANJEMOY, Md. — Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director Martha Williams today joined partners and community members to celebrate the establishment of Southern Maryland Woodlands National Wildlife Refuge as the 573rd and newest unit of the National Wildlife Refuge System. A newly acquired 31-acre parcel is the first of...
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Charles County Public Schools Winter Break Operating Schedule 2024-2025

Charles County Public Schools Winter Break Operating Schedule 2024-2025

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) administrative offices are closed for winter break, Monday, Dec. 23-25 and Wednesday, Jan. 1. Schools are closed Monday, Dec. 23, through Wednesday, Jan. 1, for winter break. Schools, offices and buildings reopen on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, as noted in the CCPS Parent Handbook/Calendar. During winter break, some CCPS...
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VIDEO UPDATE: Maryland Office of Attorney General Investigating 36-Year-Old Chesapeake Beach Man Killed After Running from Police in Calvert County

VIDEO UPDATE: Maryland Office of Attorney General Investigating 36-Year-Old Chesapeake Beach Man Killed After Running from Police in Calvert County

UPDATE 12/17/2024: Video added – The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General released the body-worn camera footage from the fatal police-involved vehicle collision that occurred Saturday, November 16, 2024, in Calvert County, Maryland. The investigation is ongoing. The decedent has been identified as 36-year-old Justin Foreman of Chesapeake...
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UPDATE: Juvenile Suspect Dies from Injuries After Serious Crash in Charles County While Fleeing in Stolen Car

UPDATE: Juvenile Suspect Dies from Injuries After Serious Crash in Charles County While Fleeing in Stolen Car

UPDATE 12/16/2024: The involved officers have been identified as La Plata Police Department Police Officer First Class Jacob Shuar, a 2-year veteran, and Corporal Tommy Johnston, a 20-year veteran. Both officers are assigned to the Patrol Division. The Charles County Sheriff’s Deputy is identified as Corporal Katie Bottorf, a 9-year veteran assigned to the...
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Police Recover Handgun from 17-Year-Old at Lackey High School

Police Recover Handgun from 17-Year-Old at Lackey High School

On Friday, December 6, 2024, at 8:30 p.m., officers were working security at an afterschool indoor event at Henry E. Lackey High School when they were made aware of a male in the gymnasium who was armed with a handgun. The officers observed the subject and as they approached the male fled. After a...
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CSM Thanks Generous Community for Exceeding Records on Giving Tuesday

CSM Thanks Generous Community for Exceeding Records on Giving Tuesday

Supporters of College of Southern Maryland (CSM) dug deep on Giving Tuesday, Dec. 3, and donated more money than ever before. Nearly 300 donors provided $184,186 in funds to help with student success initiatives. “Thanks to incredible generosity, we were able to raise more than $184,186 – the highest amount raised in CSM Foundation’s...
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Exciting New Openings in Southern Maryland!

Exciting New Openings in Southern Maryland!

Tia’s Cantina Southern Maryland’s newest Mexican-inspired dining destination has officially opened its doors! Located in the Wildewood Shopping Center (23415 Three Notch Road, Suite 2060, California, MD), Tia’s Cantina offers a vibrant atmosphere with authentic cuisine, freshly made margaritas, handcrafted cocktails, and an extensive tequila selection. Experience the warmth of traditional Mexican hospitality starting...
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