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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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One Transported to Trauma Center After Dirt Bike Collision in Lexington Park

One Transported to Trauma Center After Dirt Bike Collision in Lexington Park

On Saturday, May 22, 2021, at approximately 9:32 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Great Mills Road and South Coral Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported motor vehicle collision involving a dirt bike. Crews arrived on the scene to find a dirt bike and the single occupant in...
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Two Injured After Motor Vehicle Collision in Leonardtown

Two Injured After Motor Vehicle Collision in Leonardtown

On Saturday, May 22, 2021, at approximately 4:00 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Point Lookout Road and St. Andrew’s Church Road in Leonardtown, for the head-on collision reported serious with one subject possibly trapped. Crews arrived on the scene to find two vehicles in the roadway involved in...
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AUDIO: Police Investigating One Shot in Leonardtown, Victim Flown to Area Trauma Center with Life-Threatening Injuries

AUDIO: Police Investigating One Shot in Leonardtown, Victim Flown to Area Trauma Center with Life-Threatening Injuries

On Saturday, May 22, 2021, at approximately 6:30 p.m., police, fire, and rescue personnel responded to the 42500 block of Fairgrounds Road in Leonardtown, for the reported gunshot victim. First Responders arrived on the scene to find an adult male with a gunshot wound to the back of the head. Maryland State Police Helicopter...
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Leonardtown Man Succumbs to Injuries Sustained After Single Vehicle Collision in Leonardtown, Police Investigating

Leonardtown Man Succumbs to Injuries Sustained After Single Vehicle Collision in Leonardtown, Police Investigating

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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Firefighters from St. Mary’s, Calvert, Anne Arundel and Prince George’s County Respond to 2-Alarm Commercial Structure Fire in Deale

Firefighters from St. Mary’s, Calvert, Anne Arundel and Prince George’s County Respond to 2-Alarm Commercial Structure Fire in Deale

5/28/2021: On Saturday, May 22, 2021, at approximately 8:15 a.m., firefighters from Calvert, Annapolis, St. Mary’s, Anne Arundel, and Prince George’s County responded to 441 East Bayfront Road in Deale, for the reported commercial building fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find an approximately 150×100 feet one-story warehouse with fire showing. No injuries...
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Maryland State Police Investigating Motorcycle Collision in Lexington Park, Single Occupant Flown to Trauma Center with Life-Threatening Injuries

Maryland State Police Investigating Motorcycle Collision in Lexington Park, Single Occupant Flown to Trauma Center with Life-Threatening Injuries

On Thursday, May 20, 2021, at 10:16 p.m., an employee of Southern Maryland News Net was responding to a crime scene in Lexington Park when they came across a single motorcycle off the roadway in the area of Sewell Road on Hermanville Road in Lexington Park. Upon walking up to the scene, an adult...
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One Injured After Motor Vehicle Collision in California

One Injured After Motor Vehicle Collision in California

On Thursday, May 20, 2021, at approximately 9:35 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Three Notch Road and Old Rolling Road in California, for the reported motor vehicle collision with one vehicle on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find two vehicles involved in a t-bone style collision...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Residence Struck by Gunfire in Lexington Park

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Residence Struck by Gunfire in Lexington Park

On Thursday, May 20, 2021, at approximately 9:35 p.m., police responded to Castaway Circle in Lexington Park, for reports of gunshots in the area. Officers arrived on the scene to find a large amount of evidence in the roadway along with one resident reporting their home was struck by gunfire. Deputies from the St....
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Lusby House Fire Deemed Accidental, No Injuries Reported

Lusby House Fire Deemed Accidental, No Injuries Reported

On Monday, May 17, 2021, at approximately 1:18 p.m., firefighters from Calvert and St. Mary’s County responded to 12596 Childress Road in Lusby, for the reported structure fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find a 2-story residence with smoke showing. The owner/occupants is identified as Nicholas Allen, with the estimated loss of structure...
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Huntingtown House Fire Under Investigation, No Injuries Reported, Over $300,000 in Damage

Huntingtown House Fire Under Investigation, No Injuries Reported, Over $300,000 in Damage

On Saturday, May 15, 2021, at approximately 6:00 p.m., firefighters from Huntingtown, St. Leonard, Dunkirk, Prince Frederick, and Solomons responded to 221 Carriage Lane in Huntingtown, for the reported house on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find a 2-story residence with fire showing from the first and second floor. The owner is...
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Calvert County Government Announces Operations Schedule for Memorial Day Holiday

Calvert County Government Announces Operations Schedule for Memorial Day Holiday

The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners announces county offices will be closed Monday, May 31, 2021 in observance of Memorial Day. In addition: The Appeal Solid Waste Facility, which includes the landfill and transfer station, and all county customer convenience centers will be closed on Monday, May 31. The Water & Sewerage billing...
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St. Mary’s County Government Announces Operations Schedule for Memorial Day Holiday

St. Mary’s County Government Announces Operations Schedule for Memorial Day Holiday

All St. Mary’s County Government administrative offices will be closed Monday, May 31, 2021, in observance of Memorial Day. Administrative offices will reopen for regular business hours Tuesday, June 1, 2021. All three Senior Activity Centers (Garvey, Loffler and Northern) will be closed. In addition, Home-Delivered Meals usually delivered Monday will instead be delivered...
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Firefighters Respond to Vehicle Fire Threatening Structure in Piney Point, No Injuries Reported and Cause Under Investigation

Firefighters Respond to Vehicle Fire Threatening Structure in Piney Point, No Injuries Reported and Cause Under Investigation

On Thursday, May 20, 2021, at approximately 2:40 a.m., firefighters from Valley Lee, Bay District, Leonardtown and NAS Patuxent River responded to 17476 Piney Point Road in Piney Point, for the reported vehicle on fire threatening a structure. Crews from Valley Lee responded to the scene with 8 personnel and arrived on the scene...
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CSM Commemorates 62nd Spring Commencement During May 14 Virtual Graduation Ceremony and Watch Party

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) celebrated 466 candidates for 480 associate degrees and 271 certificates during its 62nd Spring Commencement Ceremony, held May 14. The 2021 graduating class earned several exceptional characteristics, including having spent their last academic year participating in distance learning with limited in-person instruction. While the 2021 CSM graduates turned...
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CSM Pinning Ceremony Celebrates 67 Nursing Graduates as Part of 2021 Commencement Activities

CSM Pinning Ceremony Celebrates 67 Nursing Graduates as Part of 2021 Commencement Activities

The Spring 2021 College of Southern Maryland’s (CSM) 67 nursing candidates for graduation celebrated their achievements May 12 when they attended their nursing recognition and pinning ceremony. It is a time-honored ceremony that has CSM faculty welcoming their students as peers and colleagues in the field of nursing. Like much of their last year...
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