On March 9, 2018 Deputy A. Beshline of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s office arrived in the area of Creeping Primrose Lane and Columbus Drive, in Lexington Park, to check the welfare of a subject slumped over the steering wheel of a blue GMC pickup truck. The vehicle was located at the entrance of a...
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Governor Larry Hogan joined Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) Secretary Pete K. Rahn and MDOT State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) Administrator Greg Slater to announce the start of construction for the much-anticipated MD 5 (Point Lookout Road) at Abell Street/Moakley Street intersection improvements project in Leonardtown. This long-awaited project, which is a priority of...
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On Monday, March 12, 2018 at approximately 1:05 p.m. members of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Bureau and Crash Reconstruction Team were dispatched to Solomons Island Road (MD Route 2) and C. Jones Road for a motor vehicle collision. The preliminary investigation of the collision revealed a 2008 Ford Ranger was stopped in...
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The following persons are wanted by the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Warrant Unit is responsible for the service of criminal and child support warrants as well as criminal summonses issued by the courts. They are also responsible for coordinating extraditions of suspects out of state. If you have information...
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On March 8, 2018, Deputy W. Forinash of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s office responded to Lawrence Hayden Road in Hollywood to check on Heather Garner, 29, of Hollywood. The check was conducted due to Garner not reporting for her pre scheduled Court ordered urinalysis test on March 6, and her personal GPS tracking...
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Police in Alabama said they have identified the two men involved in a mall parking lot shooting. The Auburn Police Division has identified the two individuals involved in the shooting that occurred in the Auburn Mall parking lot on Friday, March 9, 2018, as Deion S. Brooks, age 23 from Waldorf, and Michael R....
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The Maryland Department of Agriculture warns citizens that incorrectly handling live poultry, including chicks and ducklings, can cause serious illnesses, and the department strongly discourages citizens from buying chicks as presents for children this spring. This warning comes after a recent outbreak of H7N1 low-pathogenic avian influenza was detected in a commercial poultry flock...
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It’s rare to be ahead of Oprah when it comes to the next big thing. But this time Southern Maryland is way out in front. Last night she reported on 60 Minutes about childhood trauma and its effect on brain development which can increase the likelihood of a child suffering physical, social, and mental...
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During the week of March 12, to March 16, 2018, automated speed enforcement cameras will be activated in the following school zones: Berry Road at Jenifer Elementary School Middletown Road at Westlake High School Leonardtown Road at Thomas Stone High School Marshall Corner Road at McDonough High School Cameras are activated Monday through Friday,...
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Data from emergency departments (EDs) show that the U.S. opioid overdose epidemic continues to worsen, according to the latest Vital Signs report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The report examines the timeliest data available to CDC on ED visits for opioid overdoses across multiple states. Overall, ED visits (reported by 52 jurisdictions...
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On Saturday, March 10, 2018, at approximately 5:00 p.m., Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown for the report of a gunshot victim. Deputies arrived at the hospital and met with a black male in his thirties who was shot in the leg, the victim...
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On Friday February 23, 2018, Judge Chappelle of the Circuit Court for Charles County, Maryland, issued a search and seizure warrant authorizing the search of a residence on Irish Lord Place, in Waldorf. This search and seizure warrant was issued based on probable cause to believe the occupants at the residence were violating certain...
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On Friday, March 9, 2018, at approximately 12:23 am, deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 21000 block of Enterprise Road, in Lexington Park, for the report of shots fired. Deputies arrived on scene and located multiple shell casings. No injuries have been reported, and the suspect(s) fled the area...
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On March 3, 2018 Trooper K. Bauer of the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barracks responded to Courtneyville Road, in Park Hall for the report of an assault with a knife. While responding to the residence, the emergency communications center stated that the suspect had left the residence in a Gray Kia with a New...
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On Tuesday, March 6, 2018, at approximately 4:00 p.m., Troopers from the Maryland State Police responded to a reported motor vehicle collision in the area of southbound Rt. 301 (Crain Highway) in the area of Mt. Air Road, in Faulkner. Upon arrival, Troopers and deputies from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office observed the driver,...
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On Thursday, March 1, 2018, Deputies from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of Raphael Drive off of Marshalls Corner Road, in Pomfret for the report of a man who forced his way onto a school bus and was preventing the bus from leaving. Officers responded to the scene and observed...
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On February 27, 2018 Deputy Ridgely, of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Calvert County Detention Center for a CDS violation. Deputy Ridgley made contact with the suspect identified as Chelsea Garrison, 27, of Upper Marlboro. It was discovered Garrison had concealed narcotics on her persons to try to bring into the...
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On Wednesday, March 7, 2018, Charles County Circuit Court Judge Amy J. Bragunier sentenced Kevontae DeAngelo Stewart to 10 years all suspended but 18 months for Second Degree Burglary. Stewart also faces 10 years back up time and 5 years supervised probation for Conspiracy Theft $10,000-$100,000. On August 8, 2017, officers responded to an...
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After the recent late winter storms and high winds, property owners across Maryland are learning the extent of damage to their property. In cases where the cleanup requires a professional to handle the work, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources has a few important suggestions homeowners should follow before bringing in a contractor to clear tree...
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The Maritime Performance Series presents the Nicole Zuraitis Quartet on Friday, March 16 at the Calvert Marine Museum. Enjoy an evening of enchantment with the seismic talent of inspired vocalist, keyboard player, and songwriter Nicole Zuraitis. Her effervescent presence and dazzling vocals have thrilled audiences throughout Manhattan and across the world. Tickets are $20 in advance; $25 at...
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On Wednesday, March 7, 2018, Charles County Circuit Court Judge H. James West sentenced Darren Anthony Wimbush, 35 of Waldorf, to 3 consecutive Life sentences plus 60 consecutive years for Sexual Abuse of a Minor and 5 counts of Second Degree Sex Offense. On June 30, 2015, the Charles County Sheriff’s Office received a...
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of Michael Troy Langley, 31, of Leonardtown. On March 7, 2018, Langley was reported missing; he has brown hair and blue eyes, and was last seen on Friday, March 2, 2018, in the Leonardtown area. At this time no critical factors are known regarding...
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Charles County Sheriff’s detectives are seeking the public’s help identifying a man suspected of using stolen credit cards and debit cards at various locations throughout Virginia. The cards had been stolen from unlocked vehicles in the Swan Point community between March 3 – March 4. The suspect used the cards at gas stations, convenience...
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The FBI Baltimore Field Office is pleased to announce St. Mary’s County Health Officer, Dr. Meenakshi G. Brewster, MD has been selected as the recipient of the 2017 FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA). The DCLA award was formally created in 1990 as a way to honor individuals and organizations for their efforts in...
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Wednesday’s Pet for 3/7/2018 HUCKLEBERRY Featured Pet: Huckleberry Rescue Group: Beagle Rescue of Southern Maryland Breed: Beagle Sex: Male Size: Medium (55 lbs) Vetted: Neutered and Up-to-date with routine shots Adoption Fee: $300.00 Donation Huckleberry is an easy-going, happy, sweet fella. He loves to go on walks and is good on a leash. Huckleberry...
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