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24-Year-Old Lexington Park Woman Arrested for Stabbing Man, Released from Jail Same Day

24-Year-Old Lexington Park Woman Arrested for Stabbing Man, Released from Jail Same Day

On Monday, April 4, 2022, at approximately 11:26 p.m., police responded to the 46800 block of Hilton Drive in Lexington Park, for the check the welfare. A witness advised deputies a loud disturbance was heard in an apartment and deputies discovered blood outside the residence. No one would answer the door at the residence,...
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No Injuries Reported After Basement Fire in California, State Fire Marshal Investigating

No Injuries Reported After Basement Fire in California, State Fire Marshal Investigating

On Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at approximately 11:05 a.m., firefighters from Bay District, NAS Patuxent River, Hollywood, Leonardtown, and Valley Lee responded to the 46000 block of Dean Court in California, for the reported smoke coming from a residence. Crews arrived on the scene to find a two-story residence with smoke showing. After further...
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Newburg Man Sentenced to Maximum of 10 Years for Having Sexual Contact With a Minor

Newburg Man Sentenced to Maximum of 10 Years for Having Sexual Contact With a Minor

St. Mary’s County State’s Attorney Richard Fritz announces that on October 15, 2021, Charles Kenny, 48 of Newburg, entered a plea to Third Degree Sexual Offense for having sexual contact with a minor. On March 23, 2022, Judge Stanalonis sentenced the Defendant to the maximum penalty of 10 years in the Department of Corrections....
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NO INJURIES – Student in Custody After Incident at Green Holly Elementary

NO INJURIES – Student in Custody After Incident at Green Holly Elementary

On Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at approximately 11:30 a.m., police responded to the Green Holly Elementary School located at 46060 Millstone Landing Road in Lexington Park, for the reported disturbance. The 911 caller reported a male student broke a glass mirror and was threatening to harm himself and staff with the glass. The student...
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St. Mary’s County Jury Finds Lexington Park Man Guilty of Sexual Abuse of a Minor and 3rd Degree Sex Offense

St. Mary’s County Jury Finds Lexington Park Man Guilty of Sexual Abuse of a Minor and 3rd Degree Sex Offense

St. Mary’s County State’s Attorney Richard Fritz announces that on March 29, 2022, a jury found Clayton “Tommy” Williams, 38 of Lexington Park, guilty of Sexual Abuse of a Minor and Sexual Offense in the 3rd Degree after two days in trial. Upon finding of guilt by the jury, Judge Nichols remanded the Defendant...
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Police in Charles County Arrest Man After Machete Attack in Waldorf

Police in Charles County Arrest Man After Machete Attack in Waldorf

On April 3, 2022, at 7:10 p.m., officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 12500 block of Mattawoman Drive in Waldorf for the report of an assault. Upon arrival, officers observed a male victim who had several lacerations. A preliminary investigation revealed the suspect, Coby Elliott Stewart, Jr., 31, of no...
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Glen Burnie Man Receives 20 Years for Sexual Abuse of a Minor

Glen Burnie Man Receives 20 Years for Sexual Abuse of a Minor

Anne Arundel County State’s Attorney Anne Colt Leitess announced today that Nathaniel Williams, 39, of Glen Burnie was sentenced to 20 years of active incarceration for sexual abuse of a minor. A jury found the defendant guilty on September 23, 2021. “It’s heartbreaking that an innocent child was abused by someone who was supposed...
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St. Leonard Man Sentenced to 20-Years for Armed Robbery, Violation of Probation After Stealing $380 from North Beach Fastop at Gunpoint

St. Leonard Man Sentenced to 20-Years for Armed Robbery, Violation of Probation After Stealing $380 from North Beach Fastop at Gunpoint

UPDATE 4/4/2022: On April 4, 2022, Bryce Everett-Earl Goggins was sentenced in Calvert County Circuit Court for his role in the October, 2021, armed robbery of the North Beach Fastop. Goggins, 30, received a sentence of 60 years, suspended down to 15 years incarceration, with the first 5 to be served without parole. Goggins...
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Prince George’s County Police Department Seeking Identities of Suspects Involved in Vandalizing Police Cruiser

Prince George’s County Police Department Seeking Identities of Suspects Involved in Vandalizing Police Cruiser

On Saturday, April 2, 2022, at approximately 11:35 p.m., an officer in his marked cruiser attempted to disperse a large crowd that had gathered for a car meet up in the area of ​​Chevy Chase Drive at Sweitzer Lane. There were approximately 100 vehicles as well as the large group of spectators. The officer...
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Police Rescue Two Children and Two Adults from Partially Submerged Vehicle After Collision

Police Rescue Two Children and Two Adults from Partially Submerged Vehicle After Collision

On Friday, April 1, 2022, at approximately 9:15 p.m., an officer was on patrol in Severn-Danza Park when he heard a crash in his immediate vicinity. He discovered a vehicle had lost control on Donaldson Avenue and went off the road through trees and a fence before becoming half-submerged in a drainage pond in...
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Florida Man Arrested in Laurel After Cashing in Lottery Tickets Stolen from Howard County Gas Station

Florida Man Arrested in Laurel After Cashing in Lottery Tickets Stolen from Howard County Gas Station

On Saturday, April 2, 2022, at approximately 2:00 p.m., officers responded to the BP gas station located at 3396 Laurel Fort Meade Road in Laurel for an unknown disturbance. The manager reported a male suspect cashed in several lottery tickets that were later found to have been stolen during an earlier burglary of a...
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Police Make Four Arrests After Shots Fired, High Speed Pursuit in Severn

Police Make Four Arrests After Shots Fired, High Speed Pursuit in Severn

On Monday, April 4, 2022, officers were in the area of Stillmeadows Drive and Jacobs Road due to recent non-contact shootings in the area when they heard 15-20 shots in the immediate vicinity. Officers went towards the sound of gunfire, and a citizen directed them to a grey Honda fleeing the area. Officers provided...
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Child Safety Seat Installation Event in Lexington Park on Saturday, April 9, 2022

Child Safety Seat Installation Event in Lexington Park on Saturday, April 9, 2022

Have you struggled with your child’s car seat? Learn tips for car seat success when you meet one-on-one with a Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician, including St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office deputies, on Saturday, April 9, 2022. Register today for a free appointment by clicking HERE! Registration is required to participate. Installation will take...
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AUDIO: Police in Charles County Pursuing Leads in Shooting Case / Crime Solvers Offering Cash Reward

AUDIO: Police in Charles County Pursuing Leads in Shooting Case / Crime Solvers Offering Cash Reward

UPDATE 4/5/2022 @ 1:00 p.m.: On April 4, 2022, at 4:25 p.m., an off-duty officer was in the area of Wakefield Circle and Lambeth Hill Drive when he heard the sound of gunshots. The officer observed a white passenger vehicle fleeing the area at a high rate of speed and attempted a traffic stop....
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UPDATE: Jury Finds Mechanicsville Man Guilty for Shooting Teen in 2020

UPDATE: Jury Finds Mechanicsville Man Guilty for Shooting Teen in 2020

UPDATE 4/4/2022: St. Mary’s County State’s Attorney Richard Fritz announces that on March 30, 2022, Nikko Mason-Coates, 21,  was found guilty by a St. Mary’s County jury of First Degree Assault, Second Degree Assault, and Use of a Firearm during the commission of a Felony/Crime of Violence. Mr. Fritz would like to thank Assistant...
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No Injuries Reported After Attic Fire in Leonardtown

No Injuries Reported After Attic Fire in Leonardtown

On Sunday, April 3, 2022, at approximately 12:15 a.m., firefighters from Bel Alton, Leonardtown, Hollywood, Seventh District, Bay District and Mechanicsville responded to 21800 Paw Point Way in Leonardtown, for the reported structure fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find a 2-story single family residence with nothing evident. Upon further investigation, firefighters found...
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Calvert County Parks & Recreation Accepting Applications for the Therman Gray Memorial Scholarship Education Award

Calvert County Parks & Recreation Accepting Applications for the Therman Gray Memorial Scholarship Education Award

The Calvert County Department of Parks & Recreation will accept applications for the Therman Gray Scholarship Education Award beginning Friday, April 1 through Thursday, June 30. High school seniors pursuing a career in parks and recreation or a related field are encouraged to submit an application for consideration to receive a $1,000 scholarship. Scholarships...
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MDOT MVA Expands Birth Certificate Printing Service to Three Additional Branches

MDOT MVA Expands Birth Certificate Printing Service to Three Additional Branches

The Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA), in partnership with the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) Division of Vital Records, has expanded its birth certificate printing service to three additional branches. Maryland-born customers can now request a certified copy of their birth certificate and have it printed onsite as proof of...
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St. Mary’s County Recognizes 2021 Sustainability Award Winners

St. Mary’s County Recognizes 2021 Sustainability Award Winners

The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County are pleased to announce the Commission on the Environment 2021 Sustainability Award winners.  The winners are Enso Kitchen, Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary School, Bay Fibers Studio, and Master Gardeners (UMD Extension).  An honorable mention was awarded to Ryken High School’s Maryland Earth Preservation Organization. The annual sustainability...
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Calvert County Detectives Make Arrest in Church Burglary

Calvert County Detectives Make Arrest in Church Burglary

On Friday, April 1, 2022, at approximately 7:21 a.m., deputies from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Bureau responded to Saint Anthony’s Catholic Church, located at 8810 Chesapeake Avenue in North Beach, for a reported burglary. Preliminary investigation revealed that an unknown suspect had gained entry through the front door of the church. Deputies...
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State Fire Marshal Investigating House Fire in La Plata, No Injuries Reported

State Fire Marshal Investigating House Fire in La Plata, No Injuries Reported

On Friday, April 1, 2022, at approximately 7:23 a.m., firefighters in Charles County were alerted to the 700 block of Clarks Run Road in La Plata for the reported house on fire. Crews arrived on the scene within 3 minutes of dispatch and found a 2-story residence with smoke showing from all four sides....
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VIDEO: State Fire Marshal Investigating House Fire in Callaway, No Injuries Reported

VIDEO: State Fire Marshal Investigating House Fire in Callaway, No Injuries Reported

On Saturday, April 2, 2022, at approximately 6:25 p.m., firefighters from Bay District, NAS Patuxent River, Leonardtown, Hollywood, Second District, Ridge, and Seventh District responded to 21206 Point Lookout Road in Callaway, for the reported house on fire with an animal trapped. Crews arrived on the scene to find fire showing from a two...
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Police Recover Replica Firearm from 8th Grader at Mattawoman Middle School

Police Recover Replica Firearm from 8th Grader at Mattawoman Middle School

On April 1, 2022, at 9:10 a.m., a school resource officer was made aware that an 8th-grade student at Mattawoman Middle School was possibly in possession of a firearm. Upon further investigation, the officer found a replica semi-automatic firearm in the student’s locker. The gun was recovered and the student’s parents were contacted. The...
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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Welcomes Three New K-9 Teams!

Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Welcomes Three New K-9 Teams!

The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce the graduation and deployment of three new K-9 teams. After an extensive 18-week training program, these three deputies and their four-legged partners are ready to assist in the mission of protecting and serving the citizens of Calvert County. Canines are a vital tool for law...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Welcomes New K9 River!

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Welcomes New K9 River!

“Sheriff Tim Cameron welcomes K9 River. River is a Labrador Retriever and will be trained in narcotics detection and search and rescue to track critically missing individuals. Welcome to the family River!” The Sheriff’s Office fields four canine teams who are certified annually by the International Police Work Dog Association and train weekly to...
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