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Pedestrian Flown to Trauma Center After Being Struck by Vehicle on Great Mills Road

Pedestrian Flown to Trauma Center After Being Struck by Vehicle on Great Mills Road

On Saturday, April 27, 2019, at approximately 8:30 p.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the area of Great Mills Road and Cypress Way in Lexington Park, for the motor vehicle accident involving a pedestrian. Crews arrived on scene to find a single vehicle and one subject in the roadway. The driver of...
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VIDEO: Police in St. Mary’s County Arrest Four on Multiple Charges in Great Mills

VIDEO: Police in St. Mary’s County Arrest Four on Multiple Charges in Great Mills

On Friday, April 26, 2019, at approximately 3:05 p.m., Troopers from the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack and Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 45000 block of Military Lane, Great Mills, for a reported burglary in progress. A witness observed the suspects enter a residence and the homeowner confirmed...
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Motor Vehicle Accident in Charles County Involving a Dump Truck

Motor Vehicle Accident in Charles County Involving a Dump Truck

On Saturday, April 27, 2019, at approximately 10:45 a.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to Indian Head Highway in the area of Livingston Road, for the motor vehicle accident involving a dump truck. Crews arrived on scene to find a dump truck and a single pick-up truck in the roadway. Firefighters confirmed no...
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Forrestville Man Charged with 3 Counts of Attempted Murder After Detonating an Explosive Device at Waldorf Home

Forrestville Man Charged with 3 Counts of Attempted Murder After Detonating an Explosive Device at Waldorf Home

The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM); in conjunction with the Maryland State Police S.T.A.T.E. (SWAT) Team, the Maryland State Police Criminal Enforcement Division, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), the Charles County Sheriff’s Office, the Prince George’s County Police Department, and the Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department Fire Investigations...
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Retired Great Mills High School Teacher Chalks up $50,000 Powerball Win

Retired Great Mills High School Teacher Chalks up $50,000 Powerball Win

A retired educator who traded his days in the classroom for hours on the golf course plans to please his wife and improve his game with his $50,000 Powerball prize. Steven Wolfe of Leonardtown is the 28th Maryland Powerball player to win a third-tier prize in the popular game. After buying his quick-pick Powerball ticket for the April 17 drawing,...
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UPDATE: Waldorf Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Multiple Store Robberies

UPDATE: Waldorf Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Multiple Store Robberies

Tony Covington, State’s Attorney for Charles County, announced that on Thursday, April 25, 2019, Charles County Circuit Court Judge Amy J. Bragunier sentenced Ja’ron Anthony Bowen, 20 of Indian Head, to 10 years in prison and 5 years of supervised probation for Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon, 3 counts of Robbery, and Theft Less...
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Minor Injuries Reported in Second Afternoon Crash in Mechanicsville

Minor Injuries Reported in Second Afternoon Crash in Mechanicsville

On Monday, April 22, 2019, at approximately 3:10 p.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the area of the Captain Leonards Seafood on Three Notch Road in Mechanicsville, for the reported motor vehicle accident. Crews arrived on scene to find two vehicles in the roadway. One patient was transported to an area hospital,...
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St. Leonard Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for Home Invasion in Lusby

St. Leonard Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for Home Invasion in Lusby

UPDATE: Ijaaz Butler, 26 of St. Leonard, appeared in Calvert County Circuit Court on April 22, 2019, and was sentenced by Judge Chandlee to 25 years in prison with all but 12 years suspended. On March 16, 2018 officers responded to a home in Lusby where it was reported that Butler had kicked in...
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Citizens Reminded of the Importance of Having Fire Extinguishers in their Homes

Citizens Reminded of the Importance of Having Fire Extinguishers in their Homes

On Tuesday, April 23, 2019, at approximately 1:50 p.m., firefighters from Bay District Volunteer Fire Department were dispatched to a residence on Nicholas Court, in California for the report of a fire. A photographer for SMNEWSNET.COM was a block away when the fire was dispatched and arrived at the residence prior to the arrival...
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Missing Person – St. Mary’s County – 41-Year-Old Male

Missing Person – St. Mary’s County – 41-Year-Old Male

Johnnie William Raines Jr., 41-years-old, has been reported missing by family. Raines was last seen Sunday, April 21, 2019, in the Valley Lee area driving a blue 2007 Kia Sorento bearing Maryland registration 4CY5957. If you have seen or know the whereabouts of Raines please contact the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office at (301)475-8008.
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One Flown to Trauma Center After Crash in Mechanicsville

One Flown to Trauma Center After Crash in Mechanicsville

On Monday, April 22, 2019, at approximately 2:25 p.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the area of the Broad Creek Kitchens Bath and Home on Three Notch Road in Mechanicsville, for the reported motor vehicle accident. Crews arrived on scene to find one vehicle in the roadway, and one vehicle off the...
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UPDATE: Woman Charged in Crash That Killed 5 Children and One Adult in Prince George’s County

UPDATE: Woman Charged in Crash That Killed 5 Children and One Adult in Prince George’s County

4/23/2019: Dominque Taylor, 32, was charged with 6 counts of vehicular manslaughter as well as other DUI charges. Police say her BAC was at least .169 at the time of the crash that killed six people in Prince George’s County. 2/18/2019: A sixth person has died as a result of a single vehicle crash...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Employees Awarded for Decades of Service

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Employees Awarded for Decades of Service

The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County congratulated several long-serving employees on Tuesday, April 23, 2018, including many who have spent their careers at the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office. 10 years of service: Charles Holzberger, court security officer; Cpl. Timothy Snyder; Correctional Officer Sgt. Lindsay Irvin; Cpl. Glen Knott and Cpl. Brandon Foor were...
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Second Time’s the Charm for Charles County Powerball Player

Second Time’s the Charm for Charles County Powerball Player

Lawrence “Gene” Shontere, Jr. is a very lucky Maryland Lottery player. The Indian Head resident, who just claimed a $50,000 Powerball prize, won big with the second Lottery ticket he’s ever bought. A $10 quick-pick ticket for the March 13 drawing delivered the game’s third-tier prize. A member of Hawthorne Country Club in La...
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Cox Assumes Command of NAS Patuxent River

Cox Assumes Command of NAS Patuxent River

Capt. Christopher Cox assumed command of Naval Air Station (NAS) Patuxent River in a change of command ceremony April 11 at Air Test and Evaluation (VX) 20’s Hangar 306. Cox’s role as NAS commanding officer follows his service, since Aug. 31, 2017, as the air station’s executive officer, a position that falls under the...
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Lusby Woman to be Charged with Disorderly Conduct After Incident at Calvert County Health Department

Lusby Woman to be Charged with Disorderly Conduct After Incident at Calvert County Health Department

On Monday, March 25, 2019, at approximately 2:00 p.m, Trooper First Class S. Lewis of the Maryland State Police, Prince Frederick Barrack responded to the Calvert County Health Department in Prince Frederick, for a lobby panic alarm. The Control Center announced that there is an unruly patient at the pharmacy. When police approached the...
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Dog Blamed After Vehicle Drives Into Townhouse in California

Dog Blamed After Vehicle Drives Into Townhouse in California

On Thursday, April 18, 2019, at approximately 4:50 p.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to 45294 Rumsford Lane in California, for the motor vehicle accident involving a structure. Dispatchers advised all responding units the 911 caller stated her dog had pressed the accelerator of the vehicle while the vehicle was in the driveway...
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11-Year-Old Girl Killed in Go-Kart Accident in Dunkirk

11-Year-Old Girl Killed in Go-Kart Accident in Dunkirk

On Sunday, April 21, 2019, at approximately 11:15 a.m., members of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 2300 block of Golf Club Drive, in Dunkirk, for a report of a crash involving a motorized go-kart. Upon arrival, deputies and rescue personnel discovered an overturned go-kart with multiple patients on the scene. A...
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Serious Head-on Crash on Easter in Lexington Park Sends Four Patients to Area Hospitals and Trauma Centers

Serious Head-on Crash on Easter in Lexington Park Sends Four Patients to Area Hospitals and Trauma Centers

On Sunday, April 21, 2019, at approximately 2:30 p.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the area of Poplar Ridge Road and Sivak Way, for the reported motor vehicle accident. Crews arrived on scene to find two vehicles in the roadway in a head-on style collision, with multiple patients trapped. The incident was...
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Motorcyclist Taken to Area Trauma Center After Easter Sunday Crash on 235 in California

Motorcyclist Taken to Area Trauma Center After Easter Sunday Crash on 235 in California

On Sunday, April 21, 2019, at approximately 12:10 p.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the area of Three Notch Road and St. Andrews Church Road in California, for the reported motor vehicle accident involving a motorcycle. Crews arrived on scene to find an SUV and a motorcycle in the roadway with the...
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No Injuries Reported After Single Vehicle Strikes Pole in Ridge

No Injuries Reported After Single Vehicle Strikes Pole in Ridge

On Tuesday, April 16, 2019, at approximately 9:30 p.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the area of 49041 Wynne Road in Ridge, for a reported motor vehicle accident involving a single vehicle into a pole. Police arrived on scene and advised they had one patient for a checkup. Firefighters from Ridge located...
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Missing Boater Found Deceased Identified as Calvert County Businessman Randy Barrett

Missing Boater Found Deceased Identified as Calvert County Businessman Randy Barrett

On Friday, April 19, 2019, at approximately 2:00 p.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the Patuxent River in the area of Broomes Island for the reported open water rescue. Crews were advised an unoccupied boat was found drifting in the Patuxent River. Firefighters, emergency medical services, the U.S. Coast Guard, Maryland Department...
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Minor Injuries Reported After Vehicle Runs into Captain Leonard’s Seafood Restaurant in Mechanicsville

Minor Injuries Reported After Vehicle Runs into Captain Leonard’s Seafood Restaurant in Mechanicsville

On Wednesday, April 17, 2019, at approximately 11:10 p.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded 27240 Morganza Turner Road, in Mechanicsville, for the report of a motor vehicle accident. Police arrived on scene and advised a passenger vehicle had struck Captain Leonard’s Seafood Restaurant. Fire and emergency medical personnel arrived on scene and advised...
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Governor Hogan Signs Important Crime and Public Safety Measures Into Law

Governor Hogan Signs Important Crime and Public Safety Measures Into Law

Governor Larry Hogan signed into law several important measures to improve public safety. These are among 195 bills the governor signed today alongside Senate President Thomas V. “Mike” Miller and Speaker Pro Tem Adrienne Jones. “We are very proud to enact these critical public safety measures to continue to make our state safer,” said...
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Two Waldorf Men Arrested for Armed Robbery of Delivery Truck Driver

Two Waldorf Men Arrested for Armed Robbery of Delivery Truck Driver

On Thursday, April 4, 2019, at approximately 2:45 p.m., a delivery driver was robbed at gunpoint by two masked males in the 11800 block of Edmont Place in Waldorf. The males stole packages from the delivery truck and fled on foot. Officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office established a perimeter and K9 officer...
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