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Hollywood Woman Arrested for Trespassing, Disorderly Conduct, and Resisting Arrest

Hollywood Woman Arrested for Trespassing, Disorderly Conduct, and Resisting Arrest

Christina Lynn Rivas, 52, of Hollywood, is facing multiple charges including trespass on private property, disorderly conduct, and resisting or interfering with arrest following an incident on Morgan Road, according to court documents. The charges stem from an event on March 20, 2026, when Trooper Marquis Johnson of the Maryland State Police responded to...
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State Police Arrest Man for Suspected Impaired Driving After Striking Two Troopers In Prince George’s County

State Police Arrest Man for Suspected Impaired Driving After Striking Two Troopers In Prince George’s County

Maryland State Police arrested a man for suspected impaired driving after striking two Maryland State Troopers early Sunday morning in Prince George’s County. The accused is identified as Avery Alexander Bost, 31, of Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Bost, the operator of a Maserati sedan involved in the crash, is charged with suspected impaired driving and...
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UPDATE: Maryland AG Announces No Charges for Deputy After Fatal High-Speed Chase in Calvert County

UPDATE: Maryland AG Announces No Charges for Deputy After Fatal High-Speed Chase in Calvert County

UPDATE 3/23/2026: Today, Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced his decision not to seek charges in the Friday, December 12, 2025 fatal police-involved collision that occurred in Prince Frederick, Calvert County, Maryland. On Friday, December 12, 2025, at approximately 12:30 a.m., Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Campbell was parked in a marked patrol cruiser...
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Two Teens Flown to Children’s Hospital After High Speed Chase and Crash in St. Mary’s City

Two Teens Flown to Children’s Hospital After High Speed Chase and Crash in St. Mary’s City

On Monday, March 23, 2026, just after 5:00 a.m., a Trooper from the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack attempted a traffic stop on the vehicle, which was reported stolen through the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office. The Trooper assigned to the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack was operating in the area of Willows Road...
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5 Firefighters Transported After House Fire Leaves Man Critically Injured and One Dog Dead

5 Firefighters Transported After House Fire Leaves Man Critically Injured and One Dog Dead

On Monday, March 23, 2026, at approximately 7:48 a.m., firefighters responded to the 7400 block of Allison Street in Landover Hills, for a house fire with reports of occupants trapped. Crews arrived on scene to find fire showing through the roof of a single-story single family home with a basement. Firefighters made entry and...
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Noise Advisory – Inshore Flight Testing, Potential Supersonic Flights March 23-24, 2026

Noise Advisory – Inshore Flight Testing, Potential Supersonic Flights March 23-24, 2026

Communities surrounding Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Webster Outlying Field, Smith Island, Maryland and residents of the Northern Neck of Virginia are advised of an inshore weapons separation testing event Monday, March 23 and Tuesday, March 24 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. This test flight has the potential to generate a sonic boom...
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Troopers Make Arrest After Motor Vehicle Collision in Lexington Park

Troopers Make Arrest After Motor Vehicle Collision in Lexington Park

On Friday, March 20, 2026, at approximately 11:20 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Three Notch Road and Rue Purchase Road in California, for the reported motor vehicle collision with unknown injuries. Multiple 911 callers reported one vehicle was repeatedly striking the curb and attempting to drive. Crews...
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Two Transported to Trauma Center After Rollover Collision in Leonardtown

Two Transported to Trauma Center After Rollover Collision in Leonardtown

On Sunday, March 22, 2026, at approximately 10:16 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Point Lookout Road and Potato Hill Farm Lane in Leonardtown, for the serious motor vehicle collision with one overturned and “sparking”. Crews arrived on the scene to find one vehicle on its side in...
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St. Mary’s County Commissioners Approve Contract Dispatchers to Address 911 Staffing Shortage Despite Leadership Issues

St. Mary’s County Commissioners Approve Contract Dispatchers to Address 911 Staffing Shortage Despite Leadership Issues

The St. Mary’s County Commissioners unanimously approved a plan to bring in temporary contract dispatchers to stabilize staffing at the county’s 911 communications center, which officials say is struggling with vacancies and employee burnout. Emergency Services leadership told commissioners the center is currently operating at roughly half staffing capacity, with only 14 fully trained...
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Anne Arundel County Fire Department Crownsville Fire Station 6 Now In-Service With Herald Harbor Volunteer Fire Department Closing

Anne Arundel County Fire Department Crownsville Fire Station 6 Now In-Service With Herald Harbor Volunteer Fire Department Closing

We are proud to officially place the Anne Arundel County Crownsville Fire Station 6 in service. This state-of-the-art 22,316-square-foot facility is designed to serve our community and support our firefighters for decades to come! The new station, located at the corner of Sunrise Beach Road and Generals Highway in Crownsville, will replace the former...
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Remembering Jaelynn Willey, 8 Years After Senseless Act of Violence

Remembering Jaelynn Willey, 8 Years After Senseless Act of Violence

Today, we remember Jaelynn Willey, whose life was tragically taken on March 20, 2018, following a senseless act of violence at Great Mills High School. Her loss continues to be felt throughout our community. We keep her family, friends, the entire Great Mills High School community, and our First Responders who had to witness...
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Charleys Philly Steaks Coming to Lexington Park at Old Burger King Location on Great Mills Road

Charleys Philly Steaks Coming to Lexington Park at Old Burger King Location on Great Mills Road

It’s official! Charleys Philly Steaks is coming to Lexington Park later this year. The buildings former occupant Burger King, closed their doors in 2020 and has sat empty since. Located at 21650 Great Mills Road in Lexington Park, the grand opening date is undetermined, but slated for later this year. With over 700 locations...
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Police in Charles County Arrest Two Waldorf Men in Armed Robbery Case on Gallery Place

Police in Charles County Arrest Two Waldorf Men in Armed Robbery Case on Gallery Place

Charles County Sheriff’s detectives have arrested two suspects in connection with an armed robbery that occurred on March 10 in the 3000 block of Gallery Place in Waldorf. In that case, the victim was in the process of installing carpet when he observed two males stealing a section of carpet that was outside of...
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Winning Multi-Match Ticket worth $1.7 Million Sold in St. Mary’s County

Winning Multi-Match Ticket worth $1.7 Million Sold in St. Mary’s County

A Maryland Lottery player is starting off spring as a new millionaire after a $1.7-million-winning Multi-Match ticket was sold in St. Mary’s County for last night’s drawing. This is the first Multi-Match jackpot win of 2026. The ticket was purchased at Abell’s Tavern at 20281 Piney Point Road in Callaway. For selling the ticket, the Southern...
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Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department Invites Community to Join Their “Touch-A-Truck” Fundraiser This Saturday!

Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department Invites Community to Join Their “Touch-A-Truck” Fundraiser This Saturday!

The Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department is inviting the community to its upcoming “Touch-A-Truck” fundraiser on Saturday, March 21, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will take place at the firehouse, located at 24801 Three Notch Road in Hollywood, and promises a hands-on experience for families and children of all ages. Attendees...
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New Prince George’s County Bill Would Criminalize Spectators at Illegal Street Takeovers

New Prince George’s County Bill Would Criminalize Spectators at Illegal Street Takeovers

A new proposal in Prince George’s County could make it a crime not just to participate in illegal street racing and takeovers—but simply to show up and watch. County Council Member Wanika B. Fisher has introduced legislation, CB-12-2026, aimed at cracking down on illegal car rallies by targeting spectators who fuel the events. Under...
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Cold Case Files (1983): Investigators Seeking Identity of Pedestrian Struck by Vehicle Near Harry Nice Bridge

Cold Case Files (1983): Investigators Seeking Identity of Pedestrian Struck by Vehicle Near Harry Nice Bridge

Detectives with the Charles County Sheriff’s Office are seeking the identity of a man who was fatally struck by a vehicle more than four decades ago and whose identity remains unknown. On July 9, 1983, officers responded to a report of a motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian on southbound Crain Highway in the...
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Mother and Son Arrested After Jewelry Store Incident in St. Mary’s County

Mother and Son Arrested After Jewelry Store Incident in St. Mary’s County

Corey Michael Bridgett, 29, of Lexington Park, is facing a charge of fraud for allegedly using another person’s identity to avoid prosecution, while his mother, Eundra Keffie Kelly Hensley, 52, of Lexington Park, is charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance and possession of drug paraphernalia, according to court documents. The charges stem...
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UPDATE: 6-Year-Old and 2-Year-Old Flown to Children’s Center After 4-Wheeler Crash in Mechanicsville

UPDATE: 6-Year-Old and 2-Year-Old Flown to Children’s Center After 4-Wheeler Crash in Mechanicsville

UPDATE 3/19/2026: Both children have been flown by Trooper 7 to the Children’s National Hospital with injuries believed to be non-life-threatening. Police responded to investigate. It was found the incident occurred in the private driveway of a residence. Further updates will be provided when they become available. 3/19/2026: On Thursday, March 19, 2026, at...
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Avenue Man Charged With Witness Intimidation and Violating a Protective Order in St. Mary’s

Avenue Man Charged With Witness Intimidation and Violating a Protective Order in St. Mary’s

Austin Edward Peed, 44, of Avenue, is facing multiple charges including violating a protective order and attempting to intimidate or influence a juror following an incident reported on March 17, 2026, in St. Mary’s County. According to court documents, deputies with the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the District Court in Leonardtown...
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Lexington Park Man Arrested After Running From St. Mary’s Traffic Stop, Released on $500 Unsecured Bond

Lexington Park Man Arrested After Running From St. Mary’s Traffic Stop, Released on $500 Unsecured Bond

Stefan Decell Miles, 30, of Lexington Park, is facing two misdemeanor charges of obstructing and hindering and failing to obey a reasonable and lawful order after what court records describe as a brief foot chase during a March 13, 2026 traffic stop in Lexington Park. According to charging documents, Miles was a passenger in...
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California Man Arrested for Drunk Driving in Calvert County With Unsecured Child In Vehicle

California Man Arrested for Drunk Driving in Calvert County With Unsecured Child In Vehicle

Tyrell Marquice Birdine, 25, of California, is charged with reckless endangerment after authorities said he drove at a high rate of speed while under the influence of alcohol with a male juvenile victim unsecured in the front passenger seat. Court records show the case was filed in the District Court for Calvert County on...
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Waldorf Man Released on Own Recognizance Just 3 Days After Shooting at Victim Four Times

Waldorf Man Released on Own Recognizance Just 3 Days After Shooting at Victim Four Times

Casey Maleen Holt, 33, of Waldorf, is charged with two counts of first-degree assault, two counts of second-degree assault, loaded handgun on person, loaded handgun in vehicle, use of a firearm in a felony violent crime, and reckless endangerment in connection with a February 28, 2026, shooting investigation in Charles County, according to court...
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Hughesville Man Faces Six Assault Charges After Reported Rifle Incident, Court Records Say

Hughesville Man Faces Six Assault Charges After Reported Rifle Incident, Court Records Say

Tyrone Robert Goodman, 46, of Hughesville, is charged with three counts of first-degree assault and three counts of second-degree assault after a March 8, 2026, incident on Sewell Place in Hughesville, according to court documents. The case was filed March 13, 2026, in the District Court for Charles County and remains open. According to...
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Nanjemoy Man Charged With 42 Counts of Animal Cruelty and Failure to Provide After Police Find 6 Puppies Without Food, Water, Shelter or Space

Nanjemoy Man Charged With 42 Counts of Animal Cruelty and Failure to Provide After Police Find 6 Puppies Without Food, Water, Shelter or Space

Labrons Edward Butler, 50, of Nanjemoy, is facing 42 misdemeanor charges after Charles County authorities alleged six pit bull-type puppies were found without food, water, shelter, adequate space, or needed veterinary care near Marshall Hall Road in Bryans Road, according to court documents. The case was filed in the District Court for Charles County...
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