The Linda L. Kelley Animal Shelter is waiving adoption fees for cats through the month of July. Cats of all ages and personalities are available for adoption. Regular adoption procedures still apply. “The shelter has many wonderful cats and kittens in need of a loving home,” said Public Safety Director Jackie Vaughan. “We hope that...
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Linda L. Kelley Animal Shelter Waives Adoption Fees for Cats Through July 2022
Governor Hogan Announces Record $122.5 Million in Police Protection Funding
Governor Larry Hogan awarded a record $122.5 million in funding under the State Aid for Police Protection (SAPP) program. As a key plank of the governor’s Re-Fund The Police Initiative, the funding provides police officers with expanded resources to support operational costs and to help keep communities safe. “Prioritized by our budget, this record 60% increase...
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Washington D.C. Man and PG County Man Arrested After Kidnapping and Robbing Locksmith at Gunpoint
The Prince George’s County Police arrested and charged two suspects for kidnapping a man and also robbing him at gunpoint. The suspects are 20-year-old David Zanders of Washington, DC, and 22-year-old Lorenzo Day of Upper Marlboro. The victim was not injured in the incident. On June 30, 2022, at approximately 8:00 p.m., the victim,...
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Maryland State Police Arrest Annapolis Man On Child Pornography Charges
An Annapolis man was arrested and charged early Thursday afternoon after a Maryland State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force investigation developed evidence supporting charges of possession of child pornography. The suspect is identified as Robert Victor Santin, 55, of Annapolis, Maryland. He is charged with one count of using a computer to...
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Police Investigating Pedestrian Struck in Leonardtown, Victim Transported to Area Hospital
On Thursday, July 7, 2022, at approximately 2:20 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Point Lookout Road and Moakley Street in Leonardtown, for the reported motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian. The 911 caller reported he struck a male victim and advised he was unconscious but breathing. Crews arrived...
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Westlake High School Resource Officer Investigating Disruption of School Activities
On Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at 9:58 a.m., a student attending a summer school program at Westlake High School lit a non-aerial firework in the main lobby of the school. As a result, officers and staff evacuated the building due to smoke. Once it was determined to be safe, students returned inside the building....
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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Whereabouts of Missing Dunkirk Man – Joseph Donald Burke
The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of the below-pictured missing person, Joseph Donald Burke. Joseph is 34 years old, approximately 5 feet 10 inches tall, weighing 150 lbs. He was last seen by family between April 26-28, 2022 at his home in Dunkirk, MD. Anyone with information on Joseph’s whereabouts, is...
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Sotterley Presents: People and Perspectives, Remembering Their Voices: Connecting the History and Archaeology of the São José Paquete de Africa and the Clotilda Slave Shipwrecks with Kamau Sadiki
Historic Sotterley is excited to welcome Kamau Sadiki as our featured speaker for Sotterley Presents: People and Perspectives. On Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at 7:00 p.m., at 44300 Sotterley Lane in Hollywood, MD. Kamau Sadiki is the immediate past President of the National Association of Black Scuba Divers (NABS). He is a lifetime NABS...
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Charges Pending After AAA Worker is Struck and Killed in Prince George’s County, Maryland State Police Investigating
Maryland State Police are investigating a pedestrian crash that claimed the life of a AAA worker late last night in Prince George’s County. The deceased is identified as Anthony Okozi, 69, of Upper Marlboro. Emergency medical service personnel pronounced Okozi deceased on the scene. Shortly after 11:15 p.m., Tuesday, July 5, 2022, troopers from...
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St. Mary’s County Airport Farmer’s Market on Sunday, July 10, 2022
Fly in, drive in, or bike in for our next Airport Farmer’s Market on July 10th. Get fresh summer-time goods from local businesses while staying cool at this indoor market. This is a fantastic opportunity to support your neighbors and bring home unique items to boost your July barbecues. Sotterley is sponsoring this market...
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Police Arrest 95 Drunk Drivers Through Independence Day Weekend
Enforcement efforts throughout the Independence Day weekend led to the arrests of almost 100 people who are suspected of driving under the influence. From Friday, July 1st, through Monday, July 4th, police arrested 95 impaired drivers during regular road patrols throughout the state and a joint DUI saturation patrol focused on Route 50. The...
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UPDATE: Police Release Identity of Nanjemoy Man Killed in Single Vehicle Collision in Port Tobacco
UPDATE 7/5/2022: On July 2, at 6:17 p.m., officers responded to the area of Poorhouse Road and Glasgow Lane in Port Tobacco for the report of a single vehicle crash. When officers arrived, they found a vehicle that had crashed into several trees. The driver, John Walter Knott, 52, of Nanjemoy, was pronounced deceased...
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Governor Hogan Directs Maryland State Police to Suspend ‘Good and Substantial Reason’ Standard for Wear and Carry Permits
Governor Larry Hogan today issued the following statement: “Over the course of my administration, I have consistently supported the right of law-abiding citizens to own and carry firearms, while enacting responsible and common sense measures to keep guns out of the hands of criminals and the mentally ill. “Last month, the U.S. Supreme Court...
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Police in St. Mary’s, Calvert and Charles County Investigating Anti-Semitism Propaganda
On Sunday, June 26, 2022, Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to Persimmon Creek Road in Mechanicsville, after a resident found anti-Semitism items in their mailbox. A resident in Charles County posted the following photo below, stating they found it in their yard on Sunday morning. Numerous SMNEWSNET readers have contacted...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Summonses Served – June 2022
06/01/22- Brandon Lee Schaffer, age 22 of Leonardtown- Reckless and Negligent Driving, Fail to Drive on Right Half of the Road, and Fail to Remain at Scene of Accident by Cpl. Pontorno# 257. 06/01/22- Francisco Jose Cabrera, age 19 of Baltimore- Assault 1st and 2nd Degree and Violate Protective Order by Dep. Salas# 358....
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Crumbl Cookies Opens at St. Mary’s Marketplace in California!
Klein Enterprises, a vertically integrated investor, developer and operator of diversified real estate holdings, announced that Crumbl Cookies at St. Mary’s Marketplace held its grand opening in California, Maryland on June 24, 2022. Crumbl Cookies, which signed its lease in December 2021, is one of the fastest-growing chains in the nation, with 260 stores...
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St. Mary’s County Commissioners to Host Public Forum on Tuesday, July 12, 2022
The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County will host a Public Forum Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. in the Commissioner’s meeting room inside the Chesapeake Building, at 41770 Baldridge Street, in Leonardtown. Public Forums allow residents to speak directly to the Commissioners on topics of their choosing. Residents may offer appreciation, questions, or...
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SMECO Issues Credits to Members, General Refund Totals $4.7 million
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) is refunding members’ capital credits totaling nearly $7.1 million. Of that total, a general refund of approximately $4.7 million will be issued in July. Eligible active members will receive credits on their bills, and checks will be issued to eligible former members. Special refunds of about $2.4 million will...
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Former Correctional Officer at Jessup Correctional Institution Sentenced to Federal Prison for Racketeering Conspiracy Charge
U.S. District Judge Theodore D. Chuang sentenced former Correctional Dietary Officer Chanel Pierce, age 29, of Pikesville, Maryland, yesterday to 21 months in federal prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release, for a racketeering conspiracy in connection with her work at the Jessup Correctional Institution (JCI), a maximum-security prison that housed approximately 1,800...
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Calvert Board of County Commissioners Appoint 8 Members to Inaugural Police Accountability Board, Administrative Charging Committee
The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) appointed eight members to a newly established Police Accountability Board (PAB). Inaugural members were appointed to staggered terms by the BOCC during their regular open session meeting this week: Wilson Parran, Chair (3-year term) Lisa Ireland Barony (1-year term) Suzanne Benedict (2-year term) Brian Cedar (3-year...
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Police Investigating Fatal Motorcycle Crash in St. Leonard That Killed 42-Year-Old Dunkirk Man
UPDATE 7/4 2022 @ 9:30 am: On July 3, 2022, at 9:41 p.m., members of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Bureau and Crash Reconstruction Team responded to northbound MD Route 4 near the intersection with MD Route 765 (South entrance to St. Leonard Road), in St. Leonard, for a report of a serious...
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Vehicle Thefts Continue To Decline In Maryland, Police Continue Work to Reduce Rates Further
The number of vehicle thefts in Maryland declined for the fourth straight year in 2020. However, work continues by the Maryland State Police, allied law enforcement agencies and the Maryland Vehicle Theft Prevention Council to reduce those rates even further in upcoming years. This come as July is National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month. In...
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Two Flown to Trauma Center After Motor Vehicle Collision in Mechanicsville
On Sunday, July 3, 2022, at approximately 8:12 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Three Notch Road and Loveville Road in Mechanicsville, for the reported motor vehicle collision with injuries. As fire and rescue personnel responded to the scene, dispatchers advised they were receiving multiple 911 calls reporting entrapment...
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Two Men Arrested for Shooting of Lexington Park Man
UPDATE 7/2/2022: The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division has arrested and charged two men with numerous firearms offenses stemming from a shooting that occurred on June 24, 2022 in Lexington Park. Arrested and charged were Daitoine Vincent Payne, age 21, and Joshua Alexander Mason, age 38 both of Lexington Park, in...
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Safety Urged for Maryland Waterway Users This Holiday Weekend, Enhanced Enforcement to Target Impaired Boaters
Maryland’s waterways are expected to be crowded this weekend, and officials from federal, state, and local law enforcement and water rescue are working to make sure the fun is not mixed with tragedy. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources joined with the U.S. Coast Guard and Anne Arundel County Fire Department to send this...
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