As a border slave state that remained loyal to the Union, the State of Maryland played a key role in the American Civil War, one of our nation’s most important and bloody conflicts. The Old Line State saw many of the same political and social conflicts over slavery, secession and states’ rights that played...
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UPDATE 1/4/2017: Klock was located yesterday. The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division thanks the public for their assistance. 1/3/2017: The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Andrew Allen Klock, 30, of Lexington Park, who has an active arrest warrant for violating the terms of pre-trial release....
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Detectives are investigating a homicide in Capitol Heights Thursday night. The victim is 44-year-old Khalil Wiggins of Byers Street in Capitol Heights. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case. Preliminarily, detectives do not believe this was a random crime. On December...
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Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Sexual Assault Unit announced an arrest has been made in a First Degree Sexual Abuse of a Patient offense which occurred in the 1300 block of Southern Avenue, Southeast on Sunday, December 4, 2016, at approximately 11:00 a.m. An adult female victim was sexually assaulted by an employee...
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On Monday, January 2, 2017 at approximately 3:30 p.m. Deputies from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a residence on Ponds Wood Road in Huntingtown for a report of a man causing a disturbance while in possession of a firearm. While units were responding, the suspect began to make threats to “shoot...
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Traffic enforcement efforts by Maryland state troopers during the six-week holiday period resulted in more than 47,000 traffic stops that led to more than 1,300 criminal arrests and almost 700 arrests of impaired drivers. Maryland State Police patrol troopers began increased holiday traffic enforcement efforts on November 23, 2016 that continued through January 2,...
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Lusby Woman Caught Shooting up Heroin in Starbucks Bathroom On Friday, December 30, 2016, Deputy A. Locke of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to the Prince Frederick Starbucks for a check welfare call. When Deputy Locke arrived an employee of Starbucks stated that a female had been in the bathroom for approximately...
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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 Sunday, January 1, 2017, at approximately 10:25 p.m., Troopers from the Forestville Barrack responded to the area of Northbound Route 4 and the intersection of Westphalia Rd, Upper Marlboro, in Prince George’s County, in reference to a pedestrian laying in the middle of the roadway. Preliminary investigation revealed that the pedestrian was walking across MD Route...
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On December 22, 2016, Deputy N. Buckler of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office was called to the Bank of America on Commerce Lane, in Prince Frederick, for a disorderly subject. Police arrived and they made contact with the subject, Jay Fulton, 55, of St. Leonard, who stated he was trying to obtain a bank card...
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During the week of January 2 to January 6 2017, automated speed enforcement cameras will be activated in the following school zones: Smallwood Drive at Wade Elementary School Indian Head Highway at Smallwood Middle School Berry Road at Jenifer Elementary School Marshall Corner Road at James Craik Elementary School Cameras are activated Monday through...
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Thomas McClay, Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Total Asset Visibility (NAWCAD 6.8.3) competency manager, received the 2016 Daniel L. Nega Excellence in Logistics Leadership Award at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland, Dec. 19. Established in 2014, the award recognizes a Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) Logistics and Industrial Operations (AIR-6.0) national civilian...
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On Friday, December 23, 2016, at approximately 8:20 p.m., Deputy P. Wood of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to the 7-11 on Hallowing Point Road, in Prince Frederick, for a check welfare call. Employees explained that they placed the call because they were concerned for a female who had been in the...
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Calvert Hospice is partnering with Calvert Memorial Hospital to provide educational seminars to our community. Attendees will learn about topics that impact end-of-life care for patients and their families. Sessions are designed to encourage group discussion. Our next seminar is entitled “VA Benefits” and will be held on January 10 from 12:00 – 1:30...
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The holidays can be a particularly stressful time for individuals at risk for mental health issues. Parties, large family gatherings, and other seasonal events can exacerbate raw feelings and create negative situations. If feelings of discontent are combined with alcohol or drugs used to self-medicate, a hostile environment may result. As first responders to...
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Melissa Strohman, age 54, of Nottingham, Maryland, is facing federal charges of wire fraud and bank embezzlement, arising from a six-year scheme to steal over $1.8 million from bank customers at the bank where she worked, and use the money for her own benefit. The criminal information was announced by United States Attorney for...
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Homicide Unit detectives from the Prince George’s County Police Department are investigating a homicide in Suitland. The victim is 34-year-old Terria Petty of Terrace Drive in Suitland. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case. On December 31st, at about 5:25 am,...
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U.S. District Judge Theodore Chuang sentenced Edward White, age 46, of Waldorf, Maryland, today to 13 years in prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for theft of firearms and use of fire during the commission of a felony, in connection with the robbery and arson of a federally licensed firearms dealer. The...
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