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Police in St. Mary’s County Searching for Suspects who Threatened Homeowner With a Gun

Police in St. Mary’s County Searching for Suspects who Threatened Homeowner With a Gun

One suspect was arrested and released and state troopers and sheriff’s deputies are continuing their search in St. Mary’s County for two additional suspects wanted for threatening a homeowner with a handgun after he told them to slow down this afternoon. On Sunday, April 7, 2019, at approximately 2:30 p.m., a trooper from the...
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Oven Fire Quickly Extinguished by Firefighters in Lexington Park

Oven Fire Quickly Extinguished by Firefighters in Lexington Park

On Saturday, March 30, 2019, at approximately 5:00 p.m., firefighters from Bay District and NAS Patuxent River responded to 46358 Columbus Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported stove fire in an apartment. Crews arrived on scene to find nothing evident and upon further investigation, firefighters found a small fire on the stove with...
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House Fire in Indian Head with Severe Hoarding Conditions Caused by Improperly Discarded Smoking Materials

House Fire in Indian Head with Severe Hoarding Conditions Caused by Improperly Discarded Smoking Materials

On Wednesday, April 3, 2019, at approximately 12:50 p.m., firefighters from Indian Head, and surrounding departments responded to 11 Helen Court in Indian Head, for the reported structure fire. Crews arrived on scene to find a 2-story house with fire showing. Firefighters encountered severe hoarding conditions in the house. More than 60 firefighters responded...
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Firefighters Respond to Wendys for the Report of Smoke in the Building

Firefighters Respond to Wendys for the Report of Smoke in the Building

On Sunday, March 31, 2019, at approximately 4:00 p.m., firefighters from Bay District, NAS Patuxent River, and Hollywood responded to Great Mills Road in Lexington Park at the Wendy’s, for the reported structure fire. Crews arrived on scene to find nothing evident from all sides of the building, after further investigation, firefighters found a...
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Motorcycle Crash in St. Mary’s City Sends Occupant to Area Trauma Center.

Motorcycle Crash in St. Mary’s City Sends Occupant to Area Trauma Center.

On Thursday, April 4, 2019, at approximately 8:05 p.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the area of Point Lookout Road and Bauer Road in St. Mary’s City, for the reported motor vehicle accident involving a motorcycle. Crews arrived on scene to find a single motorcycle off the roadway with the single occupant/operator...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Public’s Help in Identifying Suspect in Knife Assault

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Public’s Help in Identifying Suspect in Knife Assault

On Thursday, April 4, 2019, at approximately 1:15 p.m. in the area of Pacific Drive in Lexington Park, the suspect allegedly assaulted the victim while armed with a knife. The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the person pictured. The suspect is known as “Ant” and is said to be...
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UPDATE: House Fire in Prince Frederick Under Investigation

UPDATE: House Fire in Prince Frederick Under Investigation

UPDATE: The Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal reported the fire was determined to have started in the detached garage, however, the cause is unknown at this time. Upon arrival of the fire department, the garage was fully involved and spreading to the house. Both the garage and the home were completely destroyed...
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Maryland State Police Arrest Charles County Man On Child Pornography Charges

Maryland State Police Arrest Charles County Man On Child Pornography Charges

A Charles County man was arrested and charged early this morning after a Maryland State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force investigation developed evidence supporting charges of distribution and possession of child pornography. Anthony Robinson 39, of Waldorf, was charged with seven counts of possession of child pornography and three counts of distribution...
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Convicted Felon in Lexington Park Arrested on Drug and Gun Charges

Convicted Felon in Lexington Park Arrested on Drug and Gun Charges

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Vice Narcotics Division began an investigation in April of 2019 into Anthony Leon Brooks, 38 of Lexington Park, regarding his involvement in the distribution of controlled dangerous substances (CDS). As a result, search and seizure warrants were obtained for Brooks and a residence in Lexington Park. On April...
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Annual Fairy & Gnome Home Festival at Annmarie Garden

Annual Fairy & Gnome Home Festival at Annmarie Garden

Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center in Solomons, Maryland will be transformed into a magical place of merriment on Sunday, April 14 from 11:00am-4:00 pm for the 9th annual Fairy & Gnome Home Festival. Families are invited to enjoy a day full of natural play and imaginative fun, with games, appearances by special characters,...
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Shed Fire Spreads to House and Yard Displaces Family in Piney Point

Shed Fire Spreads to House and Yard Displaces Family in Piney Point

On Monday, April 1, 2019, at approximately 12:15 p.m., firefighters from Valley Lee were dispatched for an outside fire at 17814 Piney Point Road in Piney Point. Five minutes later firefighters from Valley Lee, Bay District, Leonardtown, Hollywood, Seventh District, and NAS Patuxent River were alerted for the now reported structure fire at the...
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UPDATE: Driver of Corvette that Crashed in Park Hall has Prior Conviction for Driving While Impaired by Alcohol

UPDATE: The driver of the 2017 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport 2LT involved in the motor vehicle accident has been identified as Jerome Irving Boyenga, 58, of Leonardtown. Boyenga has a prior conviction in St. Mary’s County for Driving While Impaired by Alcohol. On February 7, 2017, Deputy William Ray, of the St. Mary’s County...
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WANTED – St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office – Corey Michael Arias

WANTED – St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office – Corey Michael Arias

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of Corey Michael Arias, 26 of Mechanicsville. Arias is a white male, 5’11” in height and weighs 217 pounds. Arias is wanted for Second-Degree Escape. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Arias is asked to contact the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office at...
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VIDEO: Eight Pets Perish in House Fire in Scotland

VIDEO: Eight Pets Perish in House Fire in Scotland

On Tuesday, April 2, 2019, at approximately 8:00 p.m., firefighters from Ridge, NAS Webster Field, Bay District, Valley Lee, and Seventh District responded to 49000 Cornfield Harbor Road in Scotland, for the reported structure fire. Crews arrived on scene to find a 1-story single family residence with smoke showing, and upon further investigation, firefighters...
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UPDATE: Partially Submerged Civilian Craft Removed from Patuxent River

UPDATE: Partially Submerged Civilian Craft Removed from Patuxent River

UPDATE 4/2/2019: The U.S. Coast Guard this past week used a crane barge to remove a sunken abandoned vessel that was polluting the Patuxent River, and causing a hazard to boating navigation. 9/4/2018: On August 21, 2018 at approximately 8:30 a.m. Officer David Helterbran and Sgt. Tim Kraemer of the Maryland Natural Resources Police...
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Deputies in Charles County Investigating Stabbing in Waldorf

Deputies in Charles County Investigating Stabbing in Waldorf

On Tuesday, April 2, 2019, at approximately 1:30 p.m., police and rescue personnel responded to the 2300 block of Acton Lane and Tawny Drive in Waldorf, for the reported stabbing. Crews arrived on scene to find a female in her 20’s suffering from a stab wound to the neck. The victim was conscious, alert,...
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One Patient Flown to Area Trauma Center After Motor Vehicle Accident in Charlotte Hall

One Patient Flown  to Area Trauma Center After Motor Vehicle Accident in Charlotte Hall

On Monday, April 1, 2019, at approximately 3:40 p.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the area of Charles Street and Keech Road in Charlotte Hall, for the motor vehicle accident reported serious with one patient trapped. Crews arrived on scene to find three vehicles in the roadway with one patient confirmed trapped....
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PARK THE PHONE – April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month

PARK THE PHONE – April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month

Each year, distracted driving results in more than 28,000 injuries on Maryland roads. April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA) Highway Safety Office is working with State and local law enforcement to encourage motorists to Park the Phone before they drive. “Distracted driving is...
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Lusby Man Arrested for Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana

Lusby Man Arrested for Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana

On March 19, 2019, Deputy Mohler of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop in the area of Clubhouse Drive and Rousby Hall Road in Lusby. While making contact with the driver, Nathaniel Lee Davis III, 28, of Lusby, Deputy Mohler detected a faint odor of raw marijuana emanating from the vehicle....
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Hell Rooms Of Calvert County Public Schools Part III: Superintendent Daniel Curry Responds

Hell Rooms Of Calvert County Public Schools Part III: Superintendent Daniel Curry Responds

Superintendent Daniel Curry said he first learned of Calvert County’s statistics on the use of restraint and seclusion approximately one month ago. “Well, my initial thought is that, that’s not good. And we’ve obviously got some work to do.” Curry added, “We have a wide range of responsibility here and we take it...
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Police Extinguish Motor Vehicle Fire After Truck Crashes into Tree in Lexington Park

Police Extinguish Motor Vehicle Fire After Truck Crashes into Tree in Lexington Park

On Friday, March 29, 2019, at approximately 3:25 p.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to Three Notch Road, in the area of Kessler Way in Lexington Park, for the reported single vehicle motor vehicle accident with the vehicle on fire. Crews arrived on scene to find a single vehicle off the roadway and...
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Charcoal Grill Blamed in Fire that Destroyed Home in Lusby

Charcoal Grill Blamed in Fire that Destroyed Home in Lusby

On Sunday, March 31, 2019, at approximately 10:30 p.m., firefighters from Solomons, Prince Frederick, St. Leonard, Huntington, Hollywood, Bay District, and Leonardtown responded to 211 Sailboat Court in Lusby, for the reported structure fire. Crews arrived on scene to find a 3-story residence fully engulfed in fire. Witnesses reported hearing a loud bang and...
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Lexington Park Man Arrested for Armed Robbery, Assault, Home Invasion and Resisting Arrest

Lexington Park Man Arrested for Armed Robbery, Assault, Home Invasion and Resisting Arrest

On Saturday, March 30, 2019, deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 21200 block of Lexwood Court in Lexington Park, for the report of an injured person. Deputies arrived on scene and located blood on the sidewalk leading to the residence. Blood was also observed on the door-frame and window...
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Abell Man Arrested After Driving into Murphy’s Town & County Store in Avenue

Abell Man Arrested After Driving into Murphy’s Town & County Store in Avenue

On Friday, March 29, 2019, at approximately 9:00 p.m., police and firefighters responded to Murphy’s Town & County Store, in Avenue, for the report of a vehicle into a building. Firefighters and an ambulance crew were told to stage in the area and not to proceed to the scene after dispatchers learned the driver...
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2-Alarm Early Morning House Fire Under Investigation in Dunkirk

2-Alarm Early Morning House Fire Under Investigation in Dunkirk

On Tuesday, March 26, 2019, at approximately 12:30 a.m., firefighters from Calvert, Prince Georges County, and Annapolis responded to Bob White Court in Dunkirk, for the reported house fire. Crews arrived on scene to find smoke and fire showing throughout the residence and sounded a second alarm. Anne Arundel County Fire Department reported 66...
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