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Lexington Park Woman Arrested After Leading Police on Early Morning Car and Foot Chase

Lexington Park Woman Arrested After Leading Police on Early Morning Car and Foot Chase

On Wednesday, February 5, 2019, at approximately 1:55 a.m., Trooper Michael Posch from the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a black Pontiac Vibe in the area of Norris Road and Chancellors Run Road, in Great Mils. The vehicle refused to stop and fled at a high speed...
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Mother Arrested for Assaulting 9-Year-Old Daughter Twice in One Month

Mother Arrested for Assaulting 9-Year-Old Daughter Twice in One Month

On Wednesday, January 30, 2019, at approximately 3:45 p.m., Deputy Muschette, from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence on North Essex Drive, in Lexington Park, for the report of an assault to a child. The deputy made contact with the victim, a 9-year-old girl who had bruising to her face. The girl...
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Couple Arrested on Drug Charges at Dunkirk Wawa

Couple Arrested on Drug Charges at Dunkirk Wawa

On Thursday,  January 31st, 2019, Deputy Crum of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to the Wawa in Dunkirk for the report of a theft in progress. The complainant advised they witnessed the suspect, Maggie Jean Williams, 34, of Lothian, shove items in her clothing and retreat to the women’s restroom. Deputy Crum...
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Woman in Wheelchair Assaulted and Robbed in Hollywood

Woman in Wheelchair Assaulted and Robbed in Hollywood

On Tuesday, February 5, 2019, at approximately 7:15 p.m., police responded to Beck Road in Hollywood, for the reported strong-armed robbery. Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and Troopers from Maryland State Police responded and arrived on scene to find a female victim stating she had just returned from her Bank when...
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Serious Crash Involving Truck and Commuter Bus Sends One to Trauma Center

Serious Crash Involving Truck and Commuter Bus Sends One to Trauma Center

On Wednesday, February 6, 2019, at approximately 4:50 a.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the area of Three Notch Road and Baptist Church Road in Mechanicsville, for the motor vehicle accident reported serious, with one possibly trapped Police arrived on the scene to find a pick-up truck and a commuter bus involved...
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Former Army Soldier Sentenced To 12 Years In Federal Prison For Production of Child Pornography

Former Army Soldier Sentenced To 12 Years In Federal Prison For Production of Child Pornography

U.S. District Judge Theodore D. Chuang today sentenced Frank Crawford III, 22, formerly of Virginia, to 12 years in federal prison, followed by 10 years of supervised release, for receipt of child pornography in which he enticed a minor victim to send him sexually explicit photos of herself. Upon his release from prison, Crawford...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office & Health Department Now Collecting Medical Sharps

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office & Health Department Now Collecting Medical Sharps

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with the St. Mary’s County Health Department, is now collecting personal medical sharps for safe disposal. Community members may now safely dispose of medical sharps (such as syringes, lancets, and auto-injectors) as well as expired, unused and unwanted medications in the collection boxes that are available...
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Calvert County Grandparents win $50,000 Powerball Prize at Dunkirk Fastop

Calvert County Grandparents win $50,000 Powerball Prize at Dunkirk Fastop

After weeks of taking a break from playing Powerball and Mega Millions, a lucky Huntingtown couple gave the games another try and won their biggest Powerball payday ever! The Calvert County husband-and-wife team are still shocked by their $50,000 fortune in the Jan. 30 drawing. Their journey to Lottery success began when the 53-year-old...
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Funeral Arrangements for Charles County Sheriff’s Officer, Cpl. Patrick “P.J.” Mann

Funeral Arrangements for Charles County Sheriff’s Officer, Cpl. Patrick “P.J.” Mann

Funeral arrangements for Cpl. Patrick “P.J.” Mann, a Charles County Sheriff’s officer assigned to the School Resource Unit who died on January 24, are as follows: Viewing: Friday, February 8 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Ebenezer AME Church 7707 Allentown Road Fort Washington, MD 20744 Funeral: Immediately following the viewing 11 a.m. Interment: Trinity...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Memorializes Nolan Scully

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Memorializes Nolan Scully

Sheriff Tim Cameron and the men and women of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office today solemnly mark the two-year anniversary of the passing of Nolan Ray Scully, who died on Feb. 4, 2017, at the age of 4. Born in Leonardtown to parents Ruth Rebecca Rogers Scully and Jonathan Patrick Sully, Nolan bravely...
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No Injuries Reported After Vehicle Rolls Over in Great Mills

No Injuries Reported After Vehicle Rolls Over in Great Mills

On Friday, February 1, 2019, at approximately 8:15 p.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the area of the Brass Rail on Point Lookout Road in Great Mills, for the motor vehicle accident reported serious, with one vehicle overturned and subjects possibly trapped. Crews arrived on scene to find a single vehicle off...
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One Transported to Area Trauma Center After Being Struck by Vehicle in Parking Lot During Disturbance

One Transported to Area Trauma Center After Being Struck by Vehicle in Parking Lot During Disturbance

On Sunday, February 3, 2019, at approximately 9:35 p.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to Precision Towing located on Point Lookout Road in Great Mills, for the motor vehicle accident involving a pedestrian. Police arrived on scene to find an active disturbance in the parking lot of A&M glass with more than 10...
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One Transported to Area Trauma Center After Single Vehicle Crash in Lexington Park

One Transported to Area Trauma Center After Single Vehicle Crash in Lexington Park

On Sunday, February 3, 2019, at approximately 3:00 a.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to Great Mills Road and Prather Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported motor vehicle accident with injuries. Crews arrived on scene to find a single vehicle off the roadway and resting on its roof. The single occupant was...
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Getaway Driver for Home Invasion Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison

Getaway Driver for Home Invasion Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison

Tony Covington, State’s Attorney for Charles County, announced that on Wednesday, January 30, 2019, Charles County Circuit Court Judge H. James West sentenced Brandy Lynn Deluca, 44, of Waldorf, to 7 years in prison for Conspiracy to Commit Home Invasion. On October 22, 2018, Deluca entered a guilty plea to the above-mentioned charge in...
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St. Mary’s County Government Grants Liberal Leave for Employees Due to Inclement Weather

St. Mary’s County Government Grants Liberal Leave for Employees Due to Inclement Weather

Due to inclement weather being experienced in the county this afternoon, liberal leave has been granted to non-essential County employees beginning at 2 p.m. All St. Mary’s County Government Administrative Offices will maintain their normal schedule for the remainder of the day. The following delays and schedule changes will be in effect for the...
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Shoplifting at Waldorf Safeway Leads to Arrest and Multiple Charges for Welcome Man

Shoplifting  at Waldorf Safeway Leads to Arrest and Multiple Charges for Welcome Man

On January 19, 2019, at approximately 2:20 pm, Deputy Thayer from the Charles County Sheriff Office responded to the Safeway on Market Place in Waldorf for the report of a shoplifter in custody. Upon arrival, the officer made contact with the witness who stated that the subject attempted to flee the scene and is...
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AUDIO: 16-Year-Old Reportedly Stabbed Multiple Times in Waldorf During Robbery

AUDIO: 16-Year-Old Reportedly Stabbed Multiple Times in Waldorf During Robbery

On Thursday, January 31, 2019, at approximately 7:20 p.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to 3080 Huntington Circle in Waldorf, for the reported stabbing. Dispatchers advised responding units the 911 caller advised her son’s friend showed up at the door stating he was robbed and stabbed. Crews arrived on scene to find the 16-year-old...
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UPDATE: St. Mary’s County Shooting Suspect Arrested for Attempted Murder

UPDATE: St. Mary’s County Shooting Suspect Arrested for Attempted Murder

UPDATE: On Friday, February 1, 2019, Marcus Anthony Mills was located and arrested. UPDATE: Marcus Anthony Mills, age 31, of no fixed address, has been identified as a suspect in the shooting that took place on December 19, 2018. Mills currently has an open warrant for the charge of Attempted Murder. Citizens are asked...
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Charles County Public Schools will Close Two Hours Early Today

Charles County Public Schools will Close Two Hours Early Today

Charles County Public Schools will close two hours early today, February 1, 2019. Afternoon and evening activities are canceled. There is no afternoon prekindergarten program today and morning preK students will remain at school until dismissal.
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Indian Head Man Arrested and Charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute

Indian Head Man Arrested and Charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute

On Wednesday, January 13, 2019, at approximately 7:20 pm, Deputy Welch of the Charles County Sheriff Department was patrolling in the area of Scotts Store off of Port Tobacco Road, in Welcome, when he observed a Chevrolet Impala cross over the white line while traveling down Port Tobacco Road headed towards Hilltop Road. The...
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Prince Frederick Man Arrested at Walmart with Beer, Machete and BB Gun

Prince Frederick Man Arrested at Walmart with Beer, Machete and BB Gun

On Sunday, January 27, 2019, at approximately 7:40 pm, OFC Lewis responded to the Walmart on Solomons Island Road in Prince Frederick for the report of a person with a weapon. The Calvert Control Center advised that a white male, wearing a black jacket, camo pants, was seen in the parking lot with a...
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St. Mary’s City Woman Arrested After Knife Assault

St. Mary’s City Woman Arrested After Knife Assault

On Tuesday, January 29, 2019, Cpl. Handy, of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 48000 block of Freehold Drive in St. Mary’s City for the reported assault involving a knife. The investigation determined Ann Marie Owens,  42, of St. Mary’s City, was in a verbal argument with the victim when she grabbed...
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Sobriety Checkpoint to be Conducted in St. Mary’s County This Weekend

Sobriety Checkpoint to be Conducted in St. Mary’s County This Weekend

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, with the assistance of other agencies, will be conducting a roadside sobriety checkpoint during the evening of Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019, on Route 4 in California. The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office will also be conducting a roadside sobriety checkpoint on Route 4 on the St. Mary’s County side of...
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Huntingtown Woman Found with Adderall, Suboxone, Xanax, and Alprazolam and Over 100 Heroin Capsules After Traffic Stop in Dunkirk

Huntingtown Woman Found with Adderall, Suboxone, Xanax, and Alprazolam and Over 100 Heroin Capsules After Traffic Stop in Dunkirk

On Sunday, January 27, 2019, at approximately 11:00 p.m., Deputy Crum of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop for an equipment violation at West Ward Road and Southern Maryland Blvd, in Dunkirk. The officer made contact with the driver, Jennifer Sue Perricone, 30, of Huntingtown, and during the traffic asked Perricone...
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UPDATE: Three Adults and 2 Children Injured in Motor Vehicle Accident in La Plata

UPDATE: Three Adults and 2 Children Injured in Motor Vehicle Accident in La Plata

UPDATE 1/31/2019: On Wednesday, January 30, 2019, at approximately 6:20 p.m., Charles County Sheriff’s Office and Troopers from the Maryland State Police La Plata Barrack responded for a report of a motor vehicle collision involving two vehicles on eastbound Maryland Route 6 in the area of Rollins Court in La Plata. Due to the circumstances,...
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