Maryland State Police are reminding motorists to drive responsibly ahead of Memorial Day weekend. To combat distracted, aggressive, and impaired driving, troopers from each of the 23 Maryland State Police barracks and the State Police Impaired Driving Reduction Effort (SPIDRE) Team will conduct statewide DUI saturation patrols and high-visibility enforcement. A portion of the...
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On Thursday, May 22, 2025, at approximately 1:15 p.m., firefighters from Bay District Volunteer Fire Department were returning to quarters in Engine 31 when they located a two vehicle collision with one overturned at Three Notch Road and Expedition Park Drive in Lexington Park. Firefighters immediately requested a rescue assignment, blocked traffic and began...
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The Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) Class of 2025 will be honored during outdoor graduation ceremonies set for May 27-29 at Regency Furniture Stadium in Waldorf. The Class of 2025 includes 2,284 graduates who earned a collective number of scholarships totaling almost $221 million. This is the highest scholarship total for graduating CCPS seniors...
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On Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at approximately 1:30 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Three Notch Road and Park Hall Road in Lexington Park, for the reported motor vehicle collision involving an ATV. Crews arrived on the scene to find an ATV, a dirt bike, and a pickup...
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The Charles County Department of Recreation, Parks, and Tourism is announcing a new date for the kickoff of the 2025 Mixtape Concert Series. Due to unforeseen scheduling circumstances, the originally planned May 17 concert is now taking place during the most festive weekend of the summer—Saturday, July 5, at Regency Furniture Stadium in Waldorf....
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Kenneth Watts, 57, of Upper Marlboro, Md., and James Kinard, 47, of Temple Hills, Md., were found guilty by a federal jury for their roles in a drug trafficking conspiracy that distributed large amounts of cocaine, fentanyl and PCP in the DMV. The conspiracy also used firearms to protect their narcotics and the proceeds...
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On Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at 8:58 p.m., firefighters from Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department and nearby companies responded to the 12000 block of Burning Oak Court in Waldorf, for the reported structure fire. Waldorf Volunteers quickly responded with engine 31, Tower 3, Duty 3, Chief 3A, and Chief 3, with first arriving units finding...
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UPDATE: The decedent has been identified as Timothy Berry, 53 of Valley Lee, MD. On Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at approximately 7:17 a.m., patrol deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to a serious motor vehicle collision with entrapment in the area of Point Lookout Road and St. Margarets Drive in Leonardtown....
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On Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at approximately 11:40 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Point Lookout Road and Park Hall Road in Park Hall, for the reported motor vehicle collision involving a motorcycle. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single motorcyclist off the roadway with the...
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On Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at approximately 12:20 a.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services from St. Mary’s and Charles County responded to the McDonald’s located at 30050 Three Notch Road in Charlotte Hall, for the reported motor vehicle collision involving a structure. An off-duty Charles County Deputy who was on the scene reported a...
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On Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at approximately 2:08 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to Point Lookout Road and Great Mills Road in Great Mills, for the serious motor vehicle collision with one overturned and one possibly trapped. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle in the roadway and...
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UPDATE 5/21/2025: On Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at approximately 8 a.m., deputies from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Bureau responded to a serious motor vehicle collision involving entrapment on southbound Solomons Island Road (Rt. 4) in the area of Creston Lane in Solomons. Upon arrival, deputies located two vehicles involved in the crash...
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On Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at approximately 6:36 a.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the intersection of Great Mills Road and Midway Drive in Lexington Park, for the motor vehicle collision reported serious with one subject possibly trapped. Crews arrived on the scene to find a pickup truck and semi-truck involved...
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State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling has been named to The Daily Record’s 2025 Top 100 Women list, a prestigious honor that recognizes high-achieving women who lead through exceptional professional accomplishments, community service, mentorship, and outstanding leadership. Sterling’s nomination was driven by those who have worked alongside her throughout her career, including prosecutors, law enforcement officers,...
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The community is invited to join the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County and the Department of Aging & Human Services (DAHS) in celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Northern Senior Activity Center. The celebration will take place on Tuesday, June 10, from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Northern Senior Activity Center, located...
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U.S. District Judge Lydia K. Griggsby sentenced William David Hill, aka Old Man, aka Tank, 68, of Washington, D.C., to more than 33 years in federal prison followed by five years of supervised release. This sentence is in connection with two armed commercial robberies — and the discharging of a firearm during one of the...
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Charles County Public elementary and middle schools have coordinated celebratory events for students who are transitioning to middle or high school, as well as those moving on from prekindergarten and kindergarten. The following is a list of dates and activities schools have planned for the end of the year. Parents should contact their child’s...
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Multiple large-scale illegal car rallies were dismantled and a stolen vehicle was recovered by the Maryland Car Rally Task Force and partner law enforcement agencies in Prince George’s County. The coordinated enforcement efforts focused on public roads, industrial zones and parking lots throughout Prince George’s County. The dismantling operation started at 2:00 p.m. on...
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The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit assumed the investigation into a fatal shooting that occurred in the town of Fairmount Heights this weekend. The decedent is identified as 30-year-old Edward Coates III of Temple Hills. On May 18, 2025, at approximately 4:00 am, officers responded to the 5700 block of J Street...
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An avid Lottery player from Calvert County just brought home his second big Racetrax prize. On May 8, he randomly selected a different set of horses to play than normal, and as a result, he crossed the finish line with a $46,734.50 prize on a Superfecta Wheel bet. The two-time Racetrax winner bought his...
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The Calvert County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on May 21 at the Harriet E. Brown Community Center, located at 901 Dares Beach Road in Prince Frederick, to receive public comment on the Master Plan of Town Centers. The hearing will focus on Chapter One: Town Centers and Chapter Two: Prince Frederick...
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Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced that Jerome Isaac Hurley, 44, of Pasadena, Maryland, was sentenced in the Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County for willfully filing a false Maryland State Tax Return. He was convicted of the charge on December 4, 2024. The Honorable Stacy McCormack sentenced Hurley to six months of incarceration,...
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College of Southern Maryland (CSM) students pursuing careers in health care were celebrated May 8 at the La Plata Campus during the college’s Health Career Readiness Recognition ceremony. Eighty students were recognized for completing programs this year in: Veterinary assistant; certified medical administrative assistant; health information system; certified nutrition coach; certified personal training; Certified...
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On Friday, May 16, 2025, at approximately 11:37 p.m., firefighter and emergency medical services responded to the 27000 block of Birch Manor Circle in Mechanicsville, for the reported tree into a residence with one injured. 911 callers reported a large tree fell on the house with something striking her daughters back which was now...
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The Calvert County Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division, will allow Calvert County residents to dispose of tree debris, including limbs, branches and logs no larger than 5 feet in length, for free at the Appeal Landfill through Saturday, May 24, 2025. The Appeal Landfill is located at 401 Sweetwater Road Lusby, MD...
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