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VIDEO: Retired Maryland Elementary School Teacher Charged With Child Porn Possession

VIDEO: Retired Maryland Elementary School Teacher Charged With Child Porn Possession

U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Richard W. Scherer, 70, of Depew, NY, was arrested and charged by complaint with enticement of a minor and possession of child pornography. The charges carry a mandatory minimum penalty of 10 years in prison, a maximum of life, and a $250,000 fine. Assistant U.S....
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Governor Hogan Announces $6 Million in Grants to Address Heroin and Opioid Crisis

Governor Hogan Announces $6 Million in Grants to Address Heroin and Opioid Crisis

Governor Larry Hogan today announced $6 million in new awards to support the Maryland Criminal Intelligence Network and heroin coordinators. “The work of our heroin coordinators and the Maryland Criminal Intelligence Network are an integral part of our comprehensive strategy to collaborate across jurisdictions to dismantle criminal organizations, remain ahead of potential threats, refer...
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Charles County Sheriff’s Office Recognizes Correctional Officer Oliva as Officer of the Quarter

Charles County Sheriff’s Office Recognizes Correctional Officer Oliva as Officer of the Quarter

The Charles County Sheriff’s Office would like to share with you the successes of CFC Oliva, a Correctional Officer at the Detention Center. Oliva was recognized as Officer of the Quarter for his dedication to duty, especially as it relates to his service as a specialized member of the Emergency Response Team. Recently, CFC...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Assistance in Locating Missing 16-Year-Old Male from St. Mary’s City

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Assistance in Locating Missing 16-Year-Old Male from St. Mary’s City

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance in locating missing person: Daimyon Anthony Wood, a 16-year-old black male, who was last seen on Sunday, August 1, 2021, in area of Luca Cove Road in St. Mary’s City. If you have information that can assist in helping safely locate Daimyon Wood, please call...
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State Fire Marshal Investigating Vehicle Arson in Indian Head, No Injuries Reported

State Fire Marshal Investigating Vehicle Arson in Indian Head, No Injuries Reported

On Thursday, July 29, 2021, at approximately 11:03 p.m., 10 firefighters from the Tenth District Volunteer Fire Department responded to the area of Stuckey Road in Indian Head, for the reported vehicle on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find a 2017 Lexus NX200t sedan fully engulfed in flames. Firefighters controlled the fire...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Youth Gun Violence Task Force Make Multiple Arrests – July 28, 2021

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Youth Gun Violence Task Force Make Multiple Arrests – July 28, 2021

On July 28, 2021, members of the Youth Gun Violence Task Force located Jeremiah Lee Logan Jr., age 19 of Lexington Park, in the 46600 block of Yorktown Road in Lexington Park. Logan had an outstanding warrant for his arrest and was taken into custody. The warrant was served on Logan charging him with...
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MDOT SHA Lane Shift at Point Lookout State Park on MD Rt. 5 Beginning Tuesday, August 3, 2021

MDOT SHA Lane Shift at Point Lookout State Park on MD Rt. 5 Beginning Tuesday, August 3, 2021

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) is preparing to temporarily shift traffic along MD 5 (Point Lookout Road) in St. Mary’s County between Camp Brown Road and the Point Lookout State Park entrance Tuesday, August 3, as part of the $24 million project to enhance safety along the roadway. Part...
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VIDEO: State Fire Marshal Investigating Fire at Habitat for Humanity in Great Mills Square, No Injuries Reported

VIDEO: State Fire Marshal Investigating Fire at Habitat for Humanity in Great Mills Square, No Injuries Reported

On Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at 10:55 p.m., firefighters from Bay District and NAS Patuxent River responded to the Restore – Habitat for Humanity located at 21600 Great Mills Road in Lexington Park, for the reported large outside fire threatening a structure. Crews arrived on the scene to find fire showing from the rear...
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VIDEO: Detectives Seeking Community’s Assistance in Identifying Suspect Wanted in String of Seven Commercial Armed Robberies

VIDEO: Detectives Seeking Community’s Assistance in Identifying Suspect Wanted in String of Seven Commercial Armed Robberies

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s CID – Robbery Unit is investigating a string of commercial armed robberies that have occurred across the county beginning June 18 Detectives are hoping that someone in the community can help identify this suspect in these newly released photos and videos. A cash reward of up to $2,500...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Investigating 15-Year-Old Male Reportedly Stabbed in Lexington Park

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Investigating 15-Year-Old Male Reportedly Stabbed in Lexington Park

On Sunday, August 1, 2021, at approximately 7:05 p.m., police and emergency medical personnel responded to the 21400 block of Prather Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported stabbing. The 911 caller was a third party and was not on the scene, and the only information provided was a 15-year-old male was stabbed and...
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Two Transported to Area Trauma Centers After Head-on Collision in Newburg

Two Transported to Area Trauma Centers After Head-on Collision in Newburg

On Sunday, August 1, 2021, at approximately 11:15 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of 13050 Rock Point Road in Newburg, for the motor vehicle collision reported serious with entrapment. Crews arrived on the scene in under 3 minutes and found two vehicles in the roadway involved in a head-on...
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Anne Arundel and Loudoun County Police Arrest 23-Year-Old Tracy’s Landing Man for Killing His Mother

Anne Arundel and Loudoun County Police Arrest 23-Year-Old Tracy’s Landing Man for Killing His Mother

UPDATE 8/1/2021: On the evening of Friday, July 30, 2021, the analysis indicated the victim’s, Juanita Koilpillai, and the person of interest’s DNA were on the edged weapon. Through witness interviews coupled with the forensic evidence the suspect was positively identified as Andrew Weylin Beavers, 23, who also resided at the address located in...
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Lingering Impacts from Extreme Weather Events Affect Chesapeake Bay Underwater Grasses in 2020

Lingering Impacts from Extreme Weather Events Affect Chesapeake Bay Underwater Grasses in 2020

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reports a third consecutive year of underwater grass loss in Maryland’s portion of the Chesapeake Bay in 2020. During the annual survey, 34,882 acres of underwater grasses were mapped in Maryland, representing 44% of the state’s 2025 restoration target and 30% of the ultimate restoration goal of...
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Firefighters Respond to Reported Structure Fire at Montgomery Hall Fine Arts Center in St. Mary’s City

Firefighters Respond to Reported Structure Fire at Montgomery Hall Fine Arts Center in St. Mary’s City

On Sunday, August 1, 2021, at approximately 8:30 a.m., firefighters from Ridge, NAS Webster Field, NAS Patuxent River, and Bay District responded to the Montgomery Hall Fine Arts Center located at 47685 Margaret Brent Way in St. Mary’s City, for the reported structure fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find smoke showing from...
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Lexington Park Man Arrested After Stealing a Rifle From the Tackle Box

Lexington Park Man Arrested After Stealing a Rifle From the Tackle Box

On Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at approximately 4:30 p.m., Deputy M Graves of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Tackle Box located on Three Notch Road, in Lexington Park after the Youth Gun Violence Task Force received information that a firearm and shotgun barrel with a scope was stolen from the...
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Prince George’s County Woman Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Medicaid Over $300,000 Dollars

Prince George’s County Woman Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Medicaid Over $300,000 Dollars

Sikirat Adunni Brown, 59, of Upper Marlboro, Md., pleaded guilty today to defrauding the D.C. Medicaid program out of more than $340,000. The announcement was made by Acting U.S. Attorney Channing D. Phillips; Robert E. Bornstein, Acting Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Washington Field Office Criminal Division; Maureen R. Dixon, Special Agent...
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Next Stop After $100,000 Scratch-off Win for Fort Washington Man is a 50th Anniversary Trip to Hawaii

Next Stop After $100,000 Scratch-off Win for Fort Washington Man is a 50th Anniversary Trip to Hawaii

A Fort Washington man, affectionately nicknamed “Jazzy J” by his friends, awoke from a dream about winning a lot of money and headed to a local Lottery retailer to try his luck. He won $100,000! Inspired by his dream, the Prince George’s County resident visited a nearby Valero to buy several scratch-offs. “Jazzy J”...
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Maryland Record Set with 301-Pound Swordfish off Ocean City Coast

Maryland Record Set with 301-Pound Swordfish off Ocean City Coast

An Anne Arundel County angler is now the first officially recognized state record holder for swordfish, which he caught in a tournament on Friday, July 23, 2021, in Ocean City. Annapolis resident Peter Schultz, 36, is the first record holder for the Atlantic division – Swordfish (Xiphias gladius). Schultz caught the 301-pound swordfish while participating...
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Calvert County State’s Attorney Warns Citizens of DirecTV Scam

Calvert County State’s Attorney Warns Citizens of DirecTV Scam

Robert Harvey, Calvert County State’s Attorney, wants to alert customers of AT&T/DirecTV to a possible scam that is occurring in our community. Some customers have received official-looking materials in the mail telling them that their bill is going to be increased by $12 per month unless they call a specified telephone number. When the...
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Charles County Public Schools Updates Mask Requirement, Implements New Rule for High School Student Athletes

Charles County Public Schools Updates Mask Requirement, Implements New Rule for High School Student Athletes

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) has updated its face mask use requirements for all staff, students and visitors to schools, buildings, centers and all other CCPS facilities. Effective Friday, July 30, 2021, mask use is now required for anyone inside a CCPS building. This applies to everyone, including individuals already vaccinated against COVID-19. As...
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NAS Pax River Requires Masks for All Following CDC, DoD Guidelines

NAS Pax River Requires Masks for All Following CDC, DoD Guidelines

NAS Patuxent River leadership announced July 29 the requirement for all on the installation to wear face masks while in buildings on base and government vehicles regardless of vaccination status effective immediately per the Department of Defense’s “Updated Mask Guidance for all DoD Installations and Other Facilities” dated July 28. The move follows the...
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Sprinkler System, Firefighters Extinguish Early Morning Structure Fire in Lexington Park, State Fire Marshal Investigating

Sprinkler System, Firefighters Extinguish Early Morning Structure Fire in Lexington Park, State Fire Marshal Investigating

On Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at 4:34 a.m., firefighters from the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department were alerted to 22278 Scott Circle in Lexington Park, for the residential fire alarm. Dispatchers received a 911 call from the alarm company reporting a 1st floor smoke detector sounding. Less than 2 minutes later, the resident called...
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WANTED – Calvert County Sheriff’s Office – 7/29/2021

WANTED – Calvert County Sheriff’s Office – 7/29/2021

The following persons are wanted by the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Warrant Unit is responsible for the service of criminal and child support warrants as well as criminal summonses issued by the courts. They are also responsible for coordinating extraditions of suspects out of state. If you have information...
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NAS Patuxent River Transitions Back to Health Protection Condition Bravo Beginning July 28

NAS Patuxent River Transitions Back to Health Protection Condition Bravo Beginning July 28

NAS Patuxent River transitioned from Health Protection Condition (HPCON) Alpha to HPCON Bravo as of 5 p.m. July 28. NAS Patuxent River joins other installations within Naval District Washington to shift back to HPCON Bravo as a result of rising COVID cases. HPCONs are protocols for public health emergencies, such as a pandemic. Commanders...
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UPDATE: Lookout for Missing 14-Year-Old from Mechanicsville is Cancelled, Found Safe and Unharmed

UPDATE: Lookout for Missing 14-Year-Old from Mechanicsville is Cancelled, Found Safe and Unharmed

UPDATE @ 11:38 p.m., Pyles has been found safe and unharmed. 7/28/2021: Missing Person: Kasey Michelle Pyles, 14y/o white female. Last seen: Harpers Corner Rd, Mechanicsville, 07/28/21. St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office seeks your help in locating a missing “at risk” person: Kasey Pyles, 14y/o white female. Last seen: Harpers Corner Road in Mechanicsville...
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