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Investigators Working to Identify Driver Found Deceased in SUV

Investigators Working to Identify Driver Found Deceased in SUV

The Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit, in conjunction with Prince George’s County Fire investigators, are investigating the death of a man in Landover this week. Efforts are underway to identify him so his family can be notified. On May 1, 2021, at approximately 5:55 p.m., first responders were called to the 6500 block of...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Patrolling for Aggressive Driving

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Patrolling for Aggressive Driving

Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office are out patrolling this month for aggressive drivers and drivers who fail to move over for emergency vehicles, work vehicles and tow trucks. Buckle up. Obey the posted speed limits. Do not follow other vehicles too closely or make unsafe lane changes. And slow down and...
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Gentle Hands Wildlife Services Rescue Osprey in St. Mary’s County

Gentle Hands Wildlife Services Rescue Osprey in St. Mary’s County

Gentle Hands Wildlife Services Posted the following information about an osprey rescue on their Facebook page. The post stated the osprey that was hanging upside down from the tree tangled in fishing line last night has been safely rescued. The final stages of the rescue operation took place first thing this morning (5/5/2021). Tri-County...
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UPDATE: State Police Investigating Motor Vehicle Collision in La Plata That Killed Two Southern Maryland Women

UPDATE: State Police Investigating Motor Vehicle Collision in La Plata That Killed Two Southern Maryland Women

UPDATE 5/5/2021 @ 10:15 p.m.:  Maryland State Police are continuing an investigation into a traffic crash in Charles County that killed two people. The first deceased is identified as Cynthia H. Froehlich, 64, of White Plains, Md. She was the driver and only occupant of a 2016 Toyota Camry. The second deceased is identified...
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May Is Motorcycle Safety Month Maryland State Police Urge Extra Caution

May Is Motorcycle Safety Month Maryland State Police Urge Extra Caution

The Maryland State Police are urging drivers to keep safety in mind during “Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month” being observed in May. As the weather gets warmer, more motorcycles are on the roads, and more traffic crashes are reported between vehicles and motorcycles. About 15% of all fatal crashes in Maryland involve motorcycles according to...
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VIDEO: Peloton Recalls Tread and Tread+ Treadmills After One Child Dies and More Than 70 Incidents Reported

VIDEO: Peloton Recalls Tread and Tread+ Treadmills After One Child Dies and More Than 70 Incidents Reported

Today, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Peloton are announcing two separate voluntary recalls of Peloton’s Tread+ and Tread treadmills. Consumers who have purchased either treadmill should immediately stop using it and contact Peloton for a full refund or other qualified remedy as described in the press releases below. Peloton has also...
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Calvert County Democratic Committee Condemns Obscene Billboard in Huntingtown, Calls for Immediate Removal

Calvert County Democratic Committee Condemns Obscene Billboard in Huntingtown, Calls for Immediate Removal

On Monday, Calvert County Democratic Central Committee Chair Jeanette Flaim condemned the latest billboard erected at the intersection of MD 4 and Bowie Shop Road in Huntingtown of Calvert County, MD. “The obscene imagery and language displayed on this latest sign is deeply disturbing” said Flaim. The billboard displays caricature-like images of President Biden...
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Greenwell Foundation Unicorns and Goats Spread Joy at May Open Barn

Greenwell Foundation Unicorns and Goats Spread Joy at May Open Barn

It was a beautiful spring day, and Greenwell Foundation welcomed over 100 young and young-at-heart members of our community to our May Open Barn celebrating Unicorns last week. Costumes abounded, many photos were taken, and everyone enjoyed themselves safely, maintaining state and local guidelines as we emerge from the pandemic. Executive Director Jolanda Campbell...
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Community Shred and Medication Collection Day on Saturday, May 15, 2021

Community Shred and Medication Collection Day on Saturday, May 15, 2021

Do you have paper documents with personal information that you’d like to purge? Or do you have unused, unwanted, or expired medications in your cabinets? This is your chance to dispose of them safely at the Community Shred & Medication Collection Day! This event will be held Saturday, May 15, from 9:00 a.m., to...
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VIDEO: Emergency Medical Services Billing Now in Effect for St. Mary’s County

VIDEO: Emergency Medical Services Billing Now in Effect for St. Mary’s County

Effective May 1, 2021, the St. Mary’s County Government will begin recouping costs of emergency services through a system of billing insurance carriers. County residents are not responsible for paying for services, insurance carriers, Medicare and Medicaid are billed. Fees will be based on services rendered and have been set by the Commissioners of...
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Maryland State Police Increasing Patrols for Cinco de Mayo

Maryland State Police Increasing Patrols for Cinco de Mayo

With an increase in impaired drivers expected on Wednesday and the next few days for Cinco de Mayo, Maryland State Police are urging those who plan to celebrate with alcohol to be safe and avoid impaired and distracted driving. To address this concern, troopers will be conducting saturation patrols at each of the 23...
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VIDEO: Police Recover Stolen Vehicle and Make Two Arrests in Lexington Park

VIDEO: Police Recover Stolen Vehicle and Make Two Arrests in Lexington Park

On Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at approximately 9:40 a.m., the St. Mary’s County Emergency Communications Center alerted Officers to lookout for a stolen maroon 2016 Kia Sedona mini-van that was last seen in the area of Chancellors Run Road and Great Mills Road in Lexington Park. The owner of the vehicle called 911 to...
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UPDATE: St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Hollywood Collision That Killed 75-Year-Old Hollywood Man

UPDATE: St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Hollywood Collision That Killed 75-Year-Old Hollywood Man

UPDATE 5/5/2021:On Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at 2:25 pm, St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to the report of a single vehicle collision into a tree on northbound Hollywood Road near FWD Drive in Hollywood. Upon arrival, police observed a red 1989 Chevrolet S-10 into a tree with a single occupant. The driver...
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VIDEO: Suspected Impaired Driver Arrested After Striking Utility Pole in Hollywood, No Injuries Reported

VIDEO: Suspected Impaired Driver Arrested After Striking Utility Pole in Hollywood, No Injuries Reported

On Monday, May 3, 2021, at approximately 1:10 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of 23845 Mill Pond Road in Hollywood, for the reported motor vehicle collision with injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to find a Scion XB into a utility pole with the single occupant reporting no injuries....
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Glen Burnie Man Facing Federal Indictment for Impersonating a U.S. Marshal and Possession of a Fraudulently Made Government Seal

Glen Burnie Man Facing Federal Indictment for Impersonating a U.S. Marshal and Possession of a Fraudulently Made Government Seal

A federal grand jury has indicted Renul Barnet Forbes, a/k/a “Michael Renul,” “Breion Jones,” and “Bree Jones,” age 32, of Glen Burnie, Maryland, on the federal charges of false personation of a federal officer and possession of a fraudulently made government seal. The indictment was returned on March 25, 2021 and was unsealed at...
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New School-Based Health Centers in St. Mary’s County Recognized by State Commission and Awarded $650,000 Grant to Address Health Equity

New School-Based Health Centers in St. Mary’s County Recognized by State Commission and Awarded $650,000 Grant to Address Health Equity

The St. Mary’s County Equity Task Force is pleased to announce official state recognition of the two new school-based health centers (SBHCs) in the county, as well as a $650,000 grant awarded to the St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) to support clinical service delivery at the SBHCs. Following a review of operational plans...
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Detectives Arrest Father in Connection with Death of Two-Month Old Son

Detectives Arrest Father in Connection with Death of Two-Month Old Son

Prince George’s County Police Homicide Unit detectives arrested and charged a man in connection with the homicide of his two-month-old infant son. The suspect is 31-year-old Rodriquez Holeman of the 8000 block of Murray Hill Road in Fort Washington. The victim is Rodriquez Holeman Jr. On April 23, 2021, police officers and emergency medical...
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Prince George’s County Police Investigating Two Seperate Fatal Collisions Involving Motorcycles

Prince George’s County Police Investigating Two Seperate Fatal Collisions Involving Motorcycles

4/30/2021: The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal crash that occurred Friday afternoon in New Carrollton. The deceased driver is 44-year-old John Steele III of Davidsonville. On April 30, 2021, at approximately 3:00 p.m., patrol officers were called to the 5000 block of Ellin Road for...
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CalvertHealth Partners with Sheppard Pratt to Provide Behavioral Health Services

CalvertHealth Partners with Sheppard Pratt to Provide Behavioral Health Services

As of May 1, 2021. CalvertHealth has partnered with Sheppard Pratt to support its expansion of behavioral health services to best meet the growing demands of its community. Through the partnership, Sheppard Pratt will provide clinical services and leadership at CalvertHealth to enhance behavioral health programs and services across CalvertHealth and the community it...
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No Injuries Reported After Forklift Fire at BJ’s Wholesale Club in California

No Injuries Reported After Forklift Fire at BJ’s Wholesale Club in California

On Monday, May 3, 2021, at approximately 12:48 p.m., firefighters from Bay District were alerted to the BJ’s Wholesale Club located at 44950 Worth Lane in California, for the reported commercial fire alarm. The assignment was upgraded to a commercial structure fire approximately two minutes later, after dispatchers received 911 calls from employees stating...
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U.S. Navy Receives Production Approval for Next-Generation Air Combat Training System

U.S. Navy Receives Production Approval for Next-Generation Air Combat Training System

The Naval Aviation Training Systems and Ranges program office (PMA-205) received Milestone C approval for its next-generation air combat training system, the Tactical Combat Training System Increment II (TCTS II) on April 27, 2021. Approved by Program Executive Officer for Aviation Common Systems and Commercial Services (PEO(CS)), Gary Kurtz, Milestone C clears the way...
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MDOT SHA Performing Routine Maintenance on 231/Benedict Bridge on Friday, May 7, 2021

MDOT SHA Performing Routine Maintenance on 231/Benedict Bridge on Friday, May 7, 2021

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) will perform routine maintenance on the MD 231/Benedict Bridge over the Patuxent River in Calvert and Charles counties on Friday, May 7. MDOT SHA contractor Covington Machine and Welding of Annapolis will perform the work between 6 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Motorists should expect periodic openings of the two-lane bridge during...
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St. Clement’s Island Museum and Piney Point Lighthouse Museum Offer Free Admission to Moms on Mother’s Day

St. Clement’s Island Museum and Piney Point Lighthouse Museum Offer Free Admission to Moms on Mother’s Day

On Mother’s Day, May 9, 2021, St. Clement’s Island Museum in Colton’s Point and Piney Point Lighthouse Museum in Piney Point will offer moms free regular admission to each of the museums during normal operating hours, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Others in the party must pay regular admission prices at both locations. The...
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A Message from Sheriff Troy D. Berry Regarding Body Worn Cameras:

A Message from Sheriff Troy D. Berry Regarding Body Worn Cameras:

A Message from Sheriff Troy D. Berry Regarding Body Worn Cameras: I want to take this opportunity to let you know exactly where we are in terms of body worn cameras for our agency. The bottom line is we want the cameras as soon as possible. In fact, on April 20, 2021, I gave...
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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Releases Statement on Suspicious Incident Involving a Child

Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Releases Statement on Suspicious Incident Involving a Child

On May 2, 2021, the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office was made aware of a case in which a child was approached by a suspicious female in a vehicle in the Chesapeake Beach area. After a thorough investigation and cooperation from Calvert County citizens, police were able to identify and locate the individual in question....
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