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Man Arrested in Washington D.C. After Stabbing His Niece Multiple Times in Waldorf

Man Arrested in Washington D.C. After Stabbing His Niece Multiple Times in Waldorf

On Sunday, October 25, 2020, at 10:50 p.m., officers responded to the 11300 block of Snow Owl Place in Waldorf for the report of a stabbing. Upon arrival, officers discovered a 27-year-old female with multiple stab wounds. She was transported to a hospital in serious condition. A preliminary investigation revealed the victim’s uncle was...
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State Fire Marshal Deems Vehicle Fire in Dunkirk Accidental, No Injuries Reported

State Fire Marshal Deems Vehicle Fire in Dunkirk Accidental, No Injuries Reported

On Sunday, November 1, 2020, at approximately 2:44 a.m., police, and firefighters responded to 2971 Cedarwood Lane in Dunkirk, for the reported vehicle fire. Firefighters from Dunkirk Volunteer Fire Department arrived on the scene to find a 2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon fully engulfed in flames. The owners are identified as Mark and Mehwish Fields,...
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Sheriff’s Office Conducting Patrol Checks for Early Voting Center and Ballot Box Locations

Sheriff’s Office Conducting Patrol Checks for Early Voting Center and Ballot Box Locations

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is conducting regular patrol checks at the Early Voting Center at the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department, which is open to voters from 7:00 a.m., to 8:00 p.m., each day through Monday, November 2, 2020, to ensure safe and uneventful voting for citizens. The Sheriff’s Office’s goal is to...
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Search Underway For Shooting Suspect(s) In Calvert County

Search Underway For Shooting Suspect(s) In Calvert County

On October 31, 2020, at approximately 11:49 p.m., troopers from the Maryland State Police Prince Frederick Barrack and deputies from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to the CalvertHealth Medical Center Emergency Room in Prince Frederick for the report of a shooting victim who had arrived in a civilian vehicle. Troopers learned that the...
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Anne Arundel County Police Arrest 21-Year-Old Glen Burnie Man After Fatal Shooting in September of 2020

Anne Arundel County Police Arrest 21-Year-Old Glen Burnie Man After Fatal Shooting in September of 2020

UPDATE 10/30/2020: On Friday, October 30, 2020 at approximately 2:36 a.m., Khiry Dewann Queen turned himself in to the Anne Arundel County Police Northern District without incident. He was then transported to Central Booking where he was booked on the Second Degree Murder and related charges in regards to the homicide of Fillmore Burriss....
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Charles County Sheriff’s Detectives Investigating Armed Robbery 7-Eleven on Billingsley Road in Waldorf

Charles County Sheriff’s Detectives Investigating Armed Robbery 7-Eleven on Billingsley Road in Waldorf

Can you identify these people? Charles County Sheriff’s Detectives are investigating an armed robbery which took place on October 12 at the 7-Eleven on Billingsley Road in Waldorf. Crime Solvers is offering a cash reward of up to $1,000 for the tip that leads to the arrest of these suspects. Details of the case...
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Police in St. Mary’s, Calvert, and Charles County Warn Against Theft of Political Signs

Police in St. Mary’s, Calvert, and Charles County Warn Against Theft of Political Signs

The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office has been made aware of the theft and vandalism of political signs from lawns and private property. All residents are reminded that removing, altering, or tampering with political signage is a crime. Anyone seen taking a sign without permission could be subject to criminal charges to include theft, trespassing...
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Police Investigating Vehicle Stolen from Business That Was Then Used to Steal Multiple Dirt Bikes in St. Mary’s County

Police Investigating Vehicle Stolen from Business That Was Then Used to Steal Multiple Dirt Bikes in St. Mary’s County

On Thursday, October 29, 2020, between 4:00 a.m., to 4:35 a.m., the unknown suspect(s) stole a C&C Plumbing Box Truck from C & C Plumbing & Septic located at 25765 Three Notch Road in Hollywood. The stolen vehicle was then used to steal multiple dirt-bikes from a private residence in St. Mary’s County. The...
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Charles County Sheriff’s Office Releases Statement After Community Voices Concerns of Two Murders at Waldorf Apartment Complex

Charles County Sheriff’s Office Releases Statement After Community Voices Concerns of Two Murders at Waldorf Apartment Complex

“The Charles County Sheriff’s Office has become aware of recent activity on social media related to concerns about the recent homicides that occurred in the Adams Crossing area of Waldorf. We want to let you know that detectives are pursuing strong leads in both cases and at this point, there is no evidence linking...
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First Responders Participate in Surprise Birthday Drive-by Parade for 11-Year-Old in Prince Frederick

First Responders Participate in Surprise Birthday Drive-by Parade for 11-Year-Old in Prince Frederick

Firefighters, along with The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office were honored to take part in a surprise birthday drive-by parade for 11-year-old Ryan Lyons of Prince Frederick. We hope our deputies were able to spread some birthday cheer and that all your birthday wishes came true. Happy Birthday Ryan! Ryan’s father posted a thank you...
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Federal and Maryland State Partners Working Together to Protect the 2020 Election

Federal and Maryland State Partners Working Together to Protect the 2020 Election

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan, U.S. Attorney Robert K. Hur, FBI Baltimore Special Agent in Charge Jennifer C. Boone, Maryland State Police Superintendent Colonel Woodrow W. Jones III, Special Agent in Charge of Homeland Security Investigations’ Baltimore field office John Eisert and Inspector in Charge, US Postal Inspection Service, Washington Division Peter R. Rendina are...
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Southern Maryland Regional Crisis Intervention Team Hosts Annual Training

Southern Maryland Regional Crisis Intervention Team Hosts Annual Training

Last week, the Southern Maryland Regional Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) held a 40-hour certification course for police and corrections officers from Charles County and other local agencies as part of a continued commitment to advance training and awareness of handling calls for service relating to mental health and to help officers diffuse problems associated...
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Baltimore Teen Arrested After Fleeing Officers and Ramming Police Vehicles, Drugs and Stolen Handgun Recovered

Baltimore Teen Arrested After Fleeing Officers and Ramming Police Vehicles, Drugs and Stolen Handgun Recovered

On Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at approximately 12:05 a.m. an officer was on patrol in the area of Pope Street near Church Street in Brooklyn Park when he observed a male subject passed out while in the driver’s seat of a black Hyundai Elantra. The officer stopped to check on the welfare of the...
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No Injuries Reported After Tow Truck Strikes Guard Rail and Embankment in Hugheville

No Injuries Reported After Tow Truck Strikes Guard Rail and Embankment in Hugheville

On Monday, October 26, 2020 at 5:55 p.m., firefighters from Charles, Calvert and St. Mary’s County along with Hazmat Teams responded to Prince Frederick Road and Animal Shelter Road in Hughesville, for the motor vehicle collision involving a tractor trailer over a guardrail. Benedict, Hughesville, La Plata, Mechanicsville, Prince Frederick, Waldorf and the Charles...
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Three Injured, One Transported to Trauma Center After Motor Vehicle Collision in Lexington Park

Three Injured, One Transported to Trauma Center After Motor Vehicle Collision in Lexington Park

On Thursday, October 29, 2020, at approximately 8:05 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to Great Mills Road and South Shangri-La Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported motor vehicle collision with injuries. Dispatchers then upgraded the assignment to a motor vehicle accident reported serious with one subject trapped. Crews arrived on the...
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Bay District Volunteer Fire Department Conducting Training in Area of Thomas Johnson Bridge on Sunday, November 1, 2020

Bay District Volunteer Fire Department Conducting Training in Area of Thomas Johnson Bridge on Sunday, November 1, 2020

On Sunday, November 1, 2020, the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department along with visiting departments will be conducting a training burn on a residence located on Clearbrook Lane off of Patuxent Beach Road in California. Firefighters will be conducting training scenarios in a residence donated to the department, and will be on the scene...
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Humane Society International Saves Nearly 200 Dogs from Meat Farms in South Korea, Calvert County Humane Society Assists

Humane Society International Saves Nearly 200 Dogs from Meat Farms in South Korea, Calvert County Humane Society Assists

The Humane Society International saved 170 dogs from a dog meat farm in Haemi, South Korea, where the animals were suffering and awaiting to be sold and slaughtered for their meat. Starting near the end of September of 2020, members of Humane Society International flew to South Korea and entered a two week quarantine...
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UPDATE: Three Injured After Early Morning House Fire in Lusby, Cause of Fire Remains Under Investigation

UPDATE: Three Injured After Early Morning House Fire in Lusby, Cause of Fire Remains Under Investigation

UPDATE: On Thursday, October 29, 2020, at approximately 3:15 a.m., forty-five firefighters from Calvert, St. Mary’s and Charles County responded to 7305 Saw Mill Road in Lusby, for the reported structure fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find a two-story wood framed single family residence with fire showing. The owner/occupants have been identified...
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State Fire Marshal Investigating Vehicle Intentionally Set Ablaze in Waldorf

State Fire Marshal Investigating Vehicle Intentionally Set Ablaze in Waldorf

On Thursday, October 29, 2020, at 4:07 a.m., police and firefighters responded to Poplar Hill Road in the area of Martha Place in Waldorf, for the reported vehicle fire. Four firefighters from Prince George’s County Fire Department Station 836 arrived on the scene to find a blue 2015 Chevrolet Camaro fully engulfed in flames. The...
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St. Clement’s Island Museum and the Old Jail Museum to Change Over to Winter Hours of Operation

St. Clement’s Island Museum and the Old Jail Museum to Change Over to Winter Hours of Operation

Starting Sunday, November 1, 2020, museums operated by the St. Mary’s County Museum Division – St. Clement’s Island Museum in Coltons Point and the Old Jail Museum in Leonardtown – will switch hours of operation over to Winter Hours. Piney Point Lighthouse Museum & Historic Park in Piney Point will begin winter hours on...
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Charles County Public Schools Meal Service Changes Begin on November 9, 2020

Charles County Public Schools Meal Service Changes Begin on November 9, 2020

In order to accommodate the start of Phase 2 on Nov. 9, Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) has made some changes to its meal distribution service. The following changes are effective Monday, Nov. 9. Meal sites are open for curbside distribution Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with the exception of...
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COVID-19 Testing Site Closed on Thursday, October 29, 2020 Due to Weather

COVID-19 Testing Site Closed on Thursday, October 29, 2020 Due to Weather

Due to inclement weather anticipated from Tropical Storm Zeta, the following walk-up COVID-19 testing sites will be closed on Thursday, October 29, 2020: St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) COVID-19 Testing: Main Office in Leonardtown Harm Reduction Program Office in Lexington Park Normal testing operations are expected to resume on Friday, October 30, 2020....
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St. Mary’s County Public Schools Department Food and Nutrition Services Announces Changes to Meal Distribution Services

St. Mary’s County Public Schools Department Food and Nutrition Services Announces Changes to Meal Distribution Services

St. Mary’s County Public Schools Department of Food and Nutrition Services announces changes in the schedule of curbside meal distribution beginning the month of November. Meals are available for students ages 18 years and younger.  Meals can be picked up from any school site even if your student attends a different school. Week of...
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State Fire Marshal Urges Marylanders to “Change Your Clock – Change Your Battery” in Anticipation of Daylight Saving Time Ending on November 1, 2020

State Fire Marshal Urges Marylanders to “Change Your Clock – Change Your Battery” in Anticipation of Daylight Saving Time Ending on November 1, 2020

In anticipation of daylight saving time (DST) ending on November 1st, State Fire Marshal Brian Geraci is urging Marylanders to “Change Your Clock – Change Your Battery” in both smoke alarms and carbon monoxide (CO) detectors in their homes. Recognizing that working smoke alarms and CO detectors double a family’s chance of surviving a...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Seeking Identities of Suspects in Motor Vehicle Theft in Mechanicsville

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Seeking Identities of Suspects in Motor Vehicle Theft in Mechanicsville

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identities of the persons pictured in a motor vehicle theft investigation. On Sunday, October 25, 2020 at 2:44 a.m., the suspects stole a black 2004 Ford F450 Super Duty tow truck from Rt 5 Auto Sales in Mechanicsville. The suspects arrived on an unknown make...
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