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Police in Charles County Arrest Lexington Park Man for Armed Robbery of Convenience Store in Waldorf

Police in Charles County Arrest Lexington Park Man for Armed Robbery of Convenience Store in Waldorf

On Wednesday, May 19, 2021, at approximately 3:00 p.m., officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to a convenience store in the 2800 block of Crain Highway in Waldorf for the report of an armed robbery. The initial investigation revealed a lone suspect entered the business, produced a handgun and announced a robbery....
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Whereabouts of Missing Man

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Whereabouts of Missing Man

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of James Laughlin Statter, age 38 of Lexington Park. Statter was last seen on foot in the Leonardtown area on May 26, 2021. Statter is a white male, 5’9” and weighs 245 pounds with blonde hair and blue eyes. Anyone with information on the...
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Enjoy A Day of Family Friendly Fun at St. Clement’s Island Heritage Day on Saturday, June 5

Enjoy A Day of Family Friendly Fun at St. Clement’s Island Heritage Day on Saturday, June 5

St. Clement’s Island Heritage Day, a family event June 5, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Clement’s Island Museum and on St. Clements Island State Park, encourages the public to visit St. Clement’s Island and become acquainted with the island’s past through activities regarding the history, culture, heritage and ecology tied...
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Charles County Youth Orchestra Concerto Competition on Saturday, June 5, 2021 in La Plata

Charles County Youth Orchestra Concerto Competition on Saturday, June 5, 2021 in La Plata

The competition, which will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 5, 2021, will be held at Christ Church, 112 Charles Street in La Plata, MD.  This year’s seven contestants will perform a recital before a distinguished panel of judges. The judges this year are Jody Gatwood, Professor Emeritus, The Catholic University of America...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Large Number of Catalytic Converter Thefts

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Large Number of Catalytic Converter Thefts

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is investigating recent thefts of catalytic converters occurring in the area. Many of the thefts have targeted work vehicles parked in unlit areas with no active video surveillance. The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office encourages residents to park vehicles in well-lit areas covered by video surveillance when possible,...
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Police Identify Woman Found Unresponsive at Sandy Point Park, Victim Succumbs to Injuries Sustained

Police Identify Woman Found Unresponsive at Sandy Point Park, Victim Succumbs to Injuries Sustained

UPDATE 5/27/2021: Police have identified Jane Doe as Geeta Stowe, 42, of Linthicum Heights. Unfortunately, Stowe succumbed to her injuries, her family was notified. The identification was made possible by the numerous tips our officers received surrounding this case. The investigation into the cause of death is still ongoing. 5/24/2021: On Sunday, May 23,...
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Youth Gun Violence Task Force Continues to Make Arrests

Youth Gun Violence Task Force Continues to Make Arrests

On Friday, May 21, 2021, the Youth Gun Violence Task Force attempted to serve an arrest warrant on De’Quan Savien Gantt Sr., 20, of Lexington Park, for Malicious Destruction of Property. Task force personnel located Gantt at the Patuxent River Hotel in Lexington Park. When deputies attempted to place Gantt under arrest as he...
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St. Mary’s County Health Department Achieves National Accreditation

St. Mary’s County Health Department Achieves National Accreditation

The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) has achieved national accreditation through the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB). PHAB is the nonprofit organization that administers the national accreditation program for health departments. Accreditation aims to advance and transform public health practice by championing performance improvement, evidence-based action, and innovation. “We are absolutely thrilled to...
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Anne Arundel County Police Body Worn Camera Program

Anne Arundel County Police Body Worn Camera Program

The Anne Arundel County Police Department is on schedule for the implementation of the Body Worn Camera (BWC) program. Training for officers is anticipated to begin in July and continue through September of this year. The goals of the Body Worn Camera program are to: strengthen police accountability promote de-escalation enhance the ability to...
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Charles County Public Schools Updates Plan for Graduation of 2021 Class

Charles County Public Schools Updates Plan for Graduation of 2021 Class

Elements in the plans have evolved for Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) high school graduations on May 28 through June 3 at Regency Furniture Stadium. As of May 20, students will receive five guest tickets to graduation, along with two parking passes. One parking pass is for a space at the stadium, the other...
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St. Mary’s County, Tuesday, May 25, 2021, Commissioner Meeting Rollup

St. Mary’s County, Tuesday, May 25, 2021, Commissioner Meeting Rollup

The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County held a joint meeting with St. Mary’s Metropolitan Commission (MetCom) Tuesday, May 25, 2021, in the Chesapeake Building in Leonardtown. MetCom, together with the Department of Public Works & Transportation, provided the Capital Projects Update with details on the Patuxent Park Revitalization Project, FDR Boulevard Project phase, Southampton...
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June 2021 Events at the Calvert County Marine Museum

June 2021 Events at the Calvert County Marine Museum

Thursday, June 3 – Lecture Series – Maryland in the Age of Sail – Join CMM Curator of Maritime History Mark Wilkins for the final lecture in this seven-week series: “Development of Chesapeake Bay Watercraft and Fishing”. Lecture begins at 5 p.m. via ZOOM. A link to the lecture will be posted on www.calvertmarinemuseum.com,...
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No Injuries Reported After Single Vehicle Collision in Lexington Park

No Injuries Reported After Single Vehicle Collision in Lexington Park

On Monday, May 24, 2021, at approximately 5:10 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Hermanville Road and Sewell Road in Lexington Park, for the motor vehicle collision reported serious with one vehicle overturned and one subject trapped. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle off the...
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NAS Patuxent River to Reopen Commissary Wednesday, May 26, 2021, Following Pest Control Measures

NAS Patuxent River to Reopen Commissary Wednesday, May 26, 2021, Following Pest Control Measures

NAS Patuxent River reopened its base commissary beginning Wednesday, May 26, 2021 following a five-day closure for pest control measures. “Health protection and safety is paramount to our mission,” said Capt. John Brabazon, NAS Patuxent River commanding officer. “We appreciate the proactive efforts of our Commissary staff, NAS Pax River Public Works, and our...
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St. Mary’s County Encourages Public Participation in Updating Comprehensive Plan

St. Mary’s County Encourages Public Participation in Updating Comprehensive Plan

The St. Mary’s County Government is updating the Comprehensive Plan to strategize for future land use, transportation, and community facilities. Residents are invited to participate and help shape this plan into a successful and sustainable roadmap for the future. Communities undertake a Comprehensive Plan to help guide future growth and development. The plan must...
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Police in St. Mary’s County Investigating Armed Robbery at Charlotte Hall 7-Eleven

Police in St. Mary’s County Investigating Armed Robbery at Charlotte Hall 7-Eleven

On Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at approximately 3:45 a.m., Troopers from the Maryland State Police and Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Charlotte Hall 7-Eleven at 29969 Three Notch Road, in Charlotte Hall for the report of an armed robbery. The business reported two black males armed with weapons...
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Minor Injuries Reported After Head-on Collision in Hollywood

Minor Injuries Reported After Head-on Collision in Hollywood

On Monday, May 24, 2021, at approximately 3:00 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to 42987 St. Johns Road and Injune Lane in Hollywood, for a motor vehicle collision reported serious with one subject trapped. Crews arrived on the scene to find two vehicles involved in an offset head-on collision with no entrapment....
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59-Year-Old Leonardtown Man Killed in Motor Vehicle Crash

59-Year-Old Leonardtown Man Killed in Motor Vehicle Crash

On Saturday, May 22, 2021 at approximately 8:10 am, St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to a single motor vehicle collision in the area of Medley’s Neck Road and Bird Haven Drive in Leonardtown. Due to the severity of the crash, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Collision Reconstruction Unit responded to assume...
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Cover the Cruiser in Leonardtown Friday, June 4, 2021

Cover the Cruiser in Leonardtown Friday, June 4, 2021

Come out Friday, June 4, 2021, to Leonardtown Square from 4:00 p.m., to 8:00 pm to support the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Cover the Cruiser event! As part of Leonardtown’s First Friday, patrons will be able to donate $1 per square. Patrons sign their name to a small square which is then placed...
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Law Enforcement Special Olympics Torch Run Returns to St. Mary’s City on July 10, 2021

Law Enforcement Special Olympics Torch Run Returns to St. Mary’s City on July 10, 2021

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to invite the public to the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics held this year on Saturday, July 10, 2021, at St. Mary’s City. To participant in the walk or run register here! The purchase of a shirt, hat or a donation of $15 is...
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AUDIO: Two Injured After Dog Attack in Lexington Park, One Transported to Trauma Center

AUDIO: Two Injured After Dog Attack in Lexington Park, One Transported to Trauma Center

On Saturday, May 22, 2021, at approximately 8:17 a.m., police and emergency medical personnel responded to the 46400 block of Rosewood Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported animal attack involving multiple victims. Emergency medical personnel were told to stage until police arrived on the scene, as the animal attack was still active. Police...
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Federal and State Law Enforcement in Maryland and DC Announce New Regional Carjacking Prosecution Task Force to Address Spikes in Carjackings Over the Past Year

Federal and State Law Enforcement in Maryland and DC Announce New Regional Carjacking Prosecution Task Force to Address Spikes in Carjackings Over the Past Year

Acting United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Jonathan F. Lenzner announced the formation of a regional carjacking task force designed to promote cross-border coordination in the prosecution of carjacking cases.  Mr. Lenzner was joined in making the announcement by the other members of the prosecution task force: Acting United States Attorney for...
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Planning & Zoning: Virtual Public Meeting on Dunkirk Town Center Master Plan and Zoning Update

Planning & Zoning: Virtual Public Meeting on Dunkirk Town Center Master Plan and Zoning Update

The Calvert County Department of Planning & Zoning, on behalf of the Calvert County Planning Commission, will hold a virtual public meeting to kick off the Dunkirk Town Center Master Plan and Zoning update process. All who live, work, shop or visit Dunkirk are encouraged to participate in the virtual meeting on Wednesday, June...
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Maryland License-Free Fishing Days Offered in June and July

Maryland License-Free Fishing Days Offered in June and July

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announces upcoming license-free fishing days for 2021 on June 5, June 12, and July 4 — a free option to explore Maryland’s diverse and unique fishing experiences without needing a fishing license, trout stamp, or registration. Maryland hosts license-free fishing days annually on the first two Saturdays in June and...
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Governor Hogan Signs 226 Bills Including Major Legislation to Legalize Sports Betting, Mental Health Training for Veterans

Governor Hogan Signs 226 Bills Including Major Legislation to Legalize Sports Betting, Mental Health Training for Veterans

Governor Larry Hogan signed into law HB 940, major legislation to legalize sports betting in the State of Maryland. It is one of 226 measures the governor enacted today alongside Senate President Bill Ferguson and House Speaker Adrienne A. Jones. “We are signing another 226 bipartisan bills into law, including legislation to legalize sports...
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