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St. Mary’s County Government Responds to Shooting at Great Mills H.S.

St. Mary’s County Government  Responds to Shooting at Great Mills H.S.

St. Mary’s County Government wishes to express its regret and concern for those injured in today’s shooting at Great Mills High School. St. Mary’s County Emergency Services has activated its Emergency Operations Center in response to the incident. St. Mary’s County Public Schools is coordinating the evacuation of students to the reunification center. Parents...
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Attorney General Sessions Issues Statement on President Trump’s Plan to End the Devastating Opioid Epidemic

Attorney General Sessions Issues Statement on President Trump’s Plan to End the Devastating Opioid Epidemic

Today Attorney General Jeff Sessions released the following statement on President Trump’s plan to end the devastating opioid epidemic: “Drug dealers show no respect for human dignity and put their own greed ahead of the safety and even the lives of others. Drug trafficking is an inherently violent and deadly business: if you want...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Requests Public’s Help Identifying Theft Suspects

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Requests Public’s Help Identifying Theft Suspects

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the persons pictured. On February 9, 2018, a customer was shopping at Harris Teeter, located in California, when the victim was approached by suspect #1, who engaged the victim in conversation. While the victim was distracted, a second suspect approached, and stole the...
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Bryans Road Man Arrested on Handgun Charge After Traffic Stop

Bryans Road Man Arrested on Handgun Charge After Traffic Stop

On Thursday, March 15, 2018, at approximately 2:25 p.m., Trooper First Class J. Oleksak from the Maryland State Police La Plata Barrack was conducting stationary speed enforcement northbound on Route 210 at Downs Drive, in Bryans Road. TFC Oleksak observed a Gold Nissan Maxima with the driver not restrained by a seatbelt. TFC Oleksak conducted...
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Maryland Judiciary Warns of New Bench Warrant Scam

Maryland Judiciary Warns of New Bench Warrant Scam

The Maryland Judiciary is warning the public about a new telephone scam that uses the threat of arrest for failure to appear in court in order to extort money from potential victims. The new scam has been reported in Baltimore County and is similar to one conducted in Howard County last year. The scam...
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Suspended Prince George’s County Police Officer Indicted On Federal Mail Fraud Charges

Suspended Prince George’s County Police Officer Indicted On Federal Mail Fraud Charges

A federal grand jury has indicted Adrian Brown, 33, of Laurel, Maryland, today on mail fraud charges related to a scheme to defraud an automobile insurance company. The indictment was returned on March 14, 2018, and unsealed today upon the arrest of Brown. The indictment was announced by Acting United States Attorney for the...
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St. Mary’s County – Missing Juvenile

St. Mary’s County – Missing Juvenile

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in locating Gregory Myles Garner. Gregory Myles Garner, 15, was last known to be riding a green bicycle in the Town Creek area of St. Mary’s County at approximately 1:00a.m. If seen or know his whereabouts notify the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office...
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Judges to get $20,000 Pay Raise Over Next 4 years, Retired Judges Pensions go up Too

Judges to get $20,000 Pay Raise Over Next 4 years, Retired Judges Pensions go up Too

The Maryland Senate Monday night gave final approval to a $20,000 pay raise for 312 Maryland judges over the next four years, $15,000 less than was recommended by the Judicial Compensation Commission in January. The pay raise in House Joint Resolution 3 as passed by the Senate and House also will boost the pensions...
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Bryans Road Man Arrested for Multiple Armed Robberies

Bryans Road Man Arrested for Multiple Armed Robberies

Robbery Unit detectives identified and arrested a man wanted in a string of armed robberies at fast food restaurants throughout Prince George’s County. The suspect is 21-year-old Alan Michael Josey of the 2400 block of Kipp Court in Bryans Road, Maryland. Our investigation revealed the suspect was linked to four restaurant robberies in our...
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Juvenile Charged in “Mass Threat” of Piccowaxen Middle School

Juvenile Charged in “Mass Threat” of Piccowaxen Middle School

On March 14, several staff members at Piccowaxen Middle School, located at 12834 Rock Point Road in Newburg, received an email that contained a vague threat of violence. The sender indicated “something bad would happen” if the school wasn’t closed the following two days. There was no mention of weapons or exactly what would...
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United States Reaches Settlement With Maryland Healthcare Providers To Settle False Claims Act Allegations Relating To In Office Testing

United States Reaches Settlement With Maryland Healthcare Providers To Settle False Claims Act Allegations Relating To In Office Testing

The United States Attorney’s Office announced today that it has in recent weeks reached settlements with four health care providers to settle claims that they submitted false claims to the United States for services not rendered. St. Agnes Healthcare, Inc., which owns and operates St Agnes hospital in Baltimore, has agreed to pay $69,906.90. ...
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Maryland State Police Prepare For Increased Patrols For St. Patrick’s Day Weekend

Maryland State Police Prepare For Increased Patrols For St. Patrick’s Day Weekend

As St. Patrick’s Day approaches on March 17, Maryland State Police are urging those who plan to celebrate with alcohol to be safe and smart and avoid impaired and distracted driving. With an increase in impaired drivers expected throughout the state this weekend, state police will be conducting saturation patrols at each of the...
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Jury Recommended 4-Years For Mechanicsville Man Found Guilty of Road Rage Shooting in Virginia

Jury Recommended 4-Years For Mechanicsville Man Found Guilty of Road Rage Shooting in Virginia

On March 9, 2018, a jury found Ernest Stickell, a 59-year-old resident of Mechanicsville, Maryland, guilty of Unlawful Wounding-Felony and recommended a 4-year prison sentence for his shooting of motorist Dejonte Holt on the Eisenhower Connector last summer. The defendant was indicted for shooting Ms. Holt and for attempting to shoot her passenger, Ricardo...
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Prince George’s County Police Department Investigating a Fatal Collision in Clinton

Prince George’s County Police Department Investigating a Fatal Collision in Clinton

The Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal crash involving a single vehicle in Clinton. The victim is 55-year-old Brenda Pryor of Regina Court in Clinton. On March 12, 2018, at approximately 6:20 am, patrol officers were called to the 11700 block of Piscataway Road for the report of a collision involving...
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St. Mary’s County – Missing Person – LOCATED

St. Mary’s County – Missing Person – LOCATED

UPDATE: The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office have LOCATED the missing person, Jeffrey Matthew Jordan, 37 of St. Mary’s City 3/15/2018: The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office has asked the public’s assistance in locating a missing person. Jeffrey Matthew Jordan, 37 of St. Mary’s City. If seen contact the Sheriff’s Office at 301-475-8008
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Mechanicsville Man Injures Child in Drunk Driving Hit and Run Accident

Mechanicsville Man Injures Child in Drunk Driving Hit and Run Accident

On Saturday, March 10, 2018 at approximately 6:15 p.m., the Maryland State Police La Plata Barrack broadcasted a look out for a hit and run single vehicle collision involving a black Chevrolet Silverado that occurred in the area of Route 5 and Old Leonardtown Road, in Hughesville. Corporal W. Jefferson was on patrol in the...
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Police Arrest Wanted Bryans Road Man for Possession of Heroin Laced with Fentanyl and Stolen Handgun

Police Arrest Wanted Bryans Road Man for Possession of Heroin Laced with Fentanyl and Stolen Handgun

On Friday, March 9, 2018, at approximately 12:24 p.m., Trooper First Class J. Oleksak from the Maryland State Police La Plata Barrack was conducting stationary speed enforcement on northbound Maryland Route 210 at Downs Drive, in Bryans Road. TFC Oleksak observed a red Ford F-150 which appeared to be traveling above the posted 50mph...
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Students in Charles County Plan School Safety Events

Students in Charles County Plan School Safety Events

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) students and staff are calling for an end to school violence and bullying while showing solidarity with the students and victims of the recent mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida. All CCPS schools are participating in a See Something, Say Something campaign that includes lessons...
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Motor Vehicle Accident Involving Occupied School Bus in Clements Injures Six

Motor Vehicle Accident Involving Occupied School Bus in Clements Injures Six

On Wednesday, March 14, 2018., at approximately 12:00 p.m., fire, police, and rescue crews responded to a report of a serious motor vehicle accident with entrapment involving an occupied school bus on Budds Creek Road and Horseshoe Road, in Clements. Crews arrived on the scene to discover a passenger vehicle with the occupant trapped and unconscious,...
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Wednesday’s Pet is BUTTERS

Wednesday’s Pet is BUTTERS

Wednesday’s Pet for 3/14/18 BUTTERS Featured Pet: Butters #9235 Rescue Group: Last Chance Animal Rescue Breed:  Hound/Shepherd Mix Sex: Female Size: Medium Vetted: Spayed and Up-to-date with routine shots Adoption Fee: $375.00 Butters is a 2-year-old beautiful girl.  She came into rescue with a litter of puppies that have since been weaned and adopted.  Butters...
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Lusby Woman Arrested on Drug Charges After DUI in St. Leonard

Lusby Woman Arrested on Drug Charges After DUI in St. Leonard

On 3/5/18 at 5:38 pm, Trooper First Class Costello from the Maryland State Police Prince Frederick Barrack stopped a vehicle on Route 4 south of Parran Rd. in St. Leonard for traffic violations. Heather M. Malamphy, 28 of Lusby was arrested for DUI. A search was conducted and suspected Oxycodone was located. Malamphy was...
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Three Prince George’s County Men Arrested After Found in Stolen Car in Huntingtown

Three Prince George’s County Men Arrested After Found in Stolen Car in Huntingtown

On Thursday, March 8, 2018, at approximately 11:55 pm, Trooper First Class Warrick from the Maryland State Police Prince Frederick Barrack stopped a vehicle on Route 4 near Plum Point Rd. in Huntingtown for traffic violations. A  check on both the vehicle and the occupants revealed the vehicle was listed as stolen through the...
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Waldorf “Pill Mill” Distributor Sentenced To Five Years In Prison

Waldorf “Pill Mill” Distributor Sentenced To Five Years In Prison

On Tuesday, March 13, 2018, United States Marvin J. Garbis sentenced Donald Russell, 53, of Waldorf, Maryland to five years in prison, followed by three years of supervised release for his participation in a drug conspiracy in connection with the operation of purported pain management clinics that were actually “pill mills.” Eleven co-conspirators previously...
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UPDATE: Three Injured After Maryland State Police Cruiser and Ambulance Collide in Hollywood

UPDATE: Three Injured After Maryland State Police Cruiser and Ambulance Collide in Hollywood

UPDATE – MSP Press Release: A Maryland state trooper and two others were injured after the departmental vehicle she was driving crashed into an ambulance Tuesday afternoon in St. Mary’s County. At approximately 1:45 p.m., the trooper, identified as TFC Allison Oyler, was on duty operating a marked patrol car on MD Rt. 235...
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Whitney’s Liquors in Waldorf Retailer Sells $50,000 Bonus Match 5 Ticket

Whitney’s Liquors in Waldorf Retailer Sells $50,000 Bonus Match 5 Ticket

Someone is $50,000 richer this morning! Check your Bonus Match 5 tickets to see if you are our lucky player holding a top-prize winning ticket from the Monday, March 12 drawing. Whitney’s Liquors in Waldorf sold the lucky ticket, which matches the five numbers of 8, 14, 19, 23 and 34; the Bonus Ball...
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