UPDATE – Store is reopen as of 1:22 p.m., no threats located. Police investigation ongoing. On Wednesday, July 31st, 2024, police were dispatched to the Target located 45155 First Colony Way in California, for the reported bomb threat. The 911 caller was an employee who stated the pharmacy received a phone call which implied...
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Due to forecasted high temperatures for Wednesday, July 31, through Monday, Aug. 5, animal owners or custodians are required to provide appropriate protection from the weather including providing adequate shelter, water, space and access to shade. Pay special attention to animals that are most prone to heat stroke: Brachycephalic Breeds: Dogs and cats with short...
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On Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at approximately 6:47 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Bayside Road and Christiana Parran Road in Chesapeake Beach, for the serious motor vehicle collision involving a commercial vehicle that was overturned with one unconscious. Crews arrived on the scene to find a dump truck...
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office requests help identifying and locating the individuals in these pictures. They were seen breaking into multiple vehicles in a Great Mills, MD, neighborhood. There appear to be three suspects, all riding bicycles. If you recognize these individuals or have information about this case, please contact Deputy First Class...
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On Sunday, July 28, 2024, at approximately 6:45 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the Chancellors Run Road and FDR Boulevard intersection in California, for the serious motor vehicle collision with one trapped. Crews arrived on the scene to find three vehicles involved with all occupants out of the vehicles. Emergency medical...
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On Saturday, July 27, 2024, at approximately 3:53 p.m., firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the Fitzies Marina located at 21540 Joe Hazel Road in Leonardtown, for the reported boat on fire with subjects in the water. Multiple 911 callers reported a boat was on fire with multiple people in the water. Two...
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On Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at approximately 9:05 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Three Notch Road and Patuxent Beach Road in California, for the serious motor vehicle collision with rollover. The 911 caller reported a dark older model truck flipped multiple times after being struck in the rear...
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Michelle O’Dell, 49, of Lexington Park was arrested twice within two days in St. Mary’s County on charges related to drug possession and paraphernalia. First Arrest: July 26, 2024 On July 26, 2024, at approximately 4:00 PM, Deputy Bradley Kirscht of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office arrested Michelle O’Dell at her residence on...
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Introduction and Opening Remarks The meeting was opened by Randy Guy, President of the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County, at 9:00 AM. He introduced the other commissioners: Eric Colvin: Representing the First Commissioner District, which includes Ridge, Piney Point, and St. George’s Island. Mike Hewitt: Representing the Second Commissioner District, which includes Leonardtown and...
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In a significant breakthrough in an ongoing controlled dangerous substance investigation, Diana Eugenia Halloran, 66, of Bryans Road, was arrested on July 19, 2024, at her residence in Charles County. Halloran faces multiple charges related to drug distribution and the illegal possession of a firearm. The arrest followed a search and seizure warrant obtained...
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On July 5, 2024, at approximately 5:38 p.m., police responded to an address on Franklin Road, in Lexington Park for a reported domestic dispute. Police spoke to a pregnant female victim who reported her boyfriend, later identified as Jefferson Edwardo Alvarez-Contreas, 20, of Lexington Park, asked her to come outside while he was working...
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Larry Douglas Murphy, 63, of Waldorf, has been charged with multiple offenses following a violent incident with a female victim. The charges include first-degree assault, second-degree assault, and possession of drug paraphernalia. The incident occurred in the early hours of July 24, 2024, at Murphy’s residence on Crain Highway. According to court documents, the...
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On July 12, 2024, at approximately 8:58 PM, officers responded to a reported domestic assault on Moran Drive in Waldorf. Upon arrival, the victim reported an altercation with her husband Guadalupe Campos Ramos, Jr., 64, of Waldorf. The victim stated that the argument began in the upstairs master bedroom over Guadalupe’s alleged infidelity. As...
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A routine traffic stop in La Plata, led to the arrest of Courtney Alexis Mearis, 22, of Port Tobacco, who now faces multiple charges, including drug distribution and driving under the influence. According to court documents, Officer McGovern of the La Plata Police Department observed Mearis’s gold Buick making erratic maneuvers in the early...
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Kevin Wayne Key, 34, of California, Maryland, was arrested on July 27, 2024, following an alleged assault at Key’s residence, involving an adult female. According to court documents, Deputy Jessica Wilson of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of an assault at the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department. The victim, had...
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Dejuan Antwan Stafford, 39, of Lexington Park, was arrested on July 26, 2024, for multiple drug-related charges following a police investigation at a local parking lot. The arrest was carried out by Deputy Joseph Senatore of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office. According to court documents, at approximately 2:08 AM, Deputy Senatore observed Stafford...
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Richard Alvin Nolan III, 36, of Lusby, has been charged with multiple counts of theft in connection with a series of incidents at a Target store in California, MD. According to court documents, Nolan engaged in a theft scheme spanning from December 2023 to May 2024, resulting in losses totaling $1,477.08. The court documents...
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Detectives assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division, with the assistance of a school resource officer at St. Charles High School, have identified and arrested two suspects in connection with an armed robbery and carjacking case that occurred in the student parking lot at St. Charles High School. The facts of the case are as...
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Tarot Revisited. Through Aug.15. Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery, La Plata Campus. Members of CSM’s Art Club, advised by Professor Andrew Wodzianski, present new interpretations of Tarot cards in their annual summer exhibition in the Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery. Free. https://www.csmd.edu/calendar/2024/05/tarot-revisited-gallery.html 33rd Annual Golf Classic Tournament. Aug 8. Swan Point Yacht and Country Club. Join us...
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Robert Ryan Smith, a 36-year-old police officer from Charles County, Maryland, was charged with unauthorized vehicle removal and driving under the influence. The charges are connected to an incident that took place on December 3, 2023, at the Moose Lodge located on Mechanicsville Road in Mechanicsville. According to court documents, St, Mary’s County Deputy...
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In response to growing concerns over unlawful large-scale exhibition driving events, the Maryland Department of State Police, in collaboration with partner law enforcement agencies, has charged several individuals. Since its inception in June 2024, the Maryland Car Rally Task Force has targeted the investigation and disruption of exhibition driving events, commonly referred to as...
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The St. Mary’s County Planning Commission held a significant meeting on July 22nd, focusing on the proposed construction of new Honda and Kia dealerships on Notch Road, a project poised to reshape local traffic and community landscapes.The session, led by Chairman Howard Thompson, adhered strictly to its protocols, reminding attendees of the three-minute limit...
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In a heartwarming display of community service, the Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department went above and beyond this afternoon by rescuing a citizen’s bird that had found itself in a precarious situation. The bird, experiencing its first flight, became stranded high in a tree and unable to descend. A concerned owner, worried about their feathered...
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In a comprehensive session on July 11th, 2024, the Alcohol Beverage Board of St. Mary’s County convened to discuss a range of issues impacting the community, from liquor license applications to compliance checks and premise modifications. The meeting, chaired by David Willenborg, unfolded with meticulous discussions that underscored the county’s commitment to regulated growth...
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On July 24, 2024, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Alcohol Enforcement Unit carried out a series of alcohol compliance checks across the county. The initiative aimed to ensure that local alcohol retailers adhere to Maryland’s laws prohibiting the sale of alcohol to minors. The checks involved a 19-year-old Confidential Informant (CI) from the...
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