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Special Police Officer Arrested on Indictment Charging Unreasonable Use of Force

Special Police Officer Arrested on Indictment Charging Unreasonable Use of Force

Ehren Fluellyn, 36, of Temple Hills, Maryland, was arrested on a one-count federal indictment charging him with violating the constitutional rights of a detained citizen on April 12, 2023, announced United States Attorney Matthew M. Graves and FBI Acting Special Agent in Charge David Geist of the Washington Field Office Criminal and Cyber Division....
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Police Investigating Dump Truck Crash That Killed Prince Frederick Man in Prince George’s County

Police Investigating Dump Truck Crash That Killed Prince Frederick Man in Prince George’s County

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal collision involving a dump truck that occurred in Brandywine on Monday. The deceased driver is 76-year-old Frederick Hand of Prince Frederick. On October 28, 2024, at approximately 12:30 pm, officers responded to the area of Cedarville Road and Dent...
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UPDATE: Leonardtown Woman Charged with Vehicular Homicide After Killing One of Her Children and Seriously Injuring Two Others

UPDATE: Leonardtown Woman Charged with Vehicular Homicide After Killing One of Her Children and Seriously Injuring Two Others

UPDATE 10/29/2024: Ashley Nicole Nolan, 28, of Lexington Park, was arrested on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, following an 18-count indictment by the Circuit Court charging her with negligent manslaughter and other offenses related to a fatal March car crash in which a juvenile passenger died. The indictment lists the following charges: • one charge...
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Lexington Park Man Charged in Series of Theft Incidents Across St. Mary’s County

Lexington Park Man Charged in Series of Theft Incidents Across St. Mary’s County

Arlon Charles Menchion, 61, of Lexington Park, faces multiple charges of theft following three separate incidents across St. Mary’s County. Menchion is alleged to have stolen various items, including household goods and a car battery, from local businesses. Here’s a summary of the charges as detailed in court documents. The first incident occurred on...
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Mechanicsville Woman Facing Animal Cruelty Charges in St. Mary’s County After 15 Dead Cats Found in Her Freezer

Mechanicsville Woman Facing Animal Cruelty Charges in St. Mary’s County After 15 Dead Cats Found in Her Freezer

Laura Lynn Reed, 50, of Mechanicsville, is facing 15 counts of animal cruelty following an investigation into severe neglect of animals under her care. Reed was arrested after St. Mary’s County Animal Control and Sheriff’s Deputies found 26 living animals and 15 deceased cats inside her residence on Morganza Turner Road. The investigation began...
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Understanding Delays in Bringing Charges for a Fatal Motor Vehicle Accident

Understanding Delays in Bringing Charges for a Fatal Motor Vehicle Accident

In the aftermath of a fatal motor vehicle accident involving a driver under the influence of drugs or alcohol, the time it takes for police or state attorneys’ offices to bring charges can be weeks or even months. This delay is due to the complexity of the investigation and the need for thorough evidence...
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2-Alarm Townhouse Fire in Waldorf Deemed Accidental, No Injuries Reported

2-Alarm Townhouse Fire in Waldorf Deemed Accidental, No Injuries Reported

On Sunday, October 27, 2024, at approximately 5:10 a.m., fire and rescue personnel from Charles and Prince George’s County were dispatched to the 11300 block of Golden Eagle Place in Waldorf, for the reported structure on fire. While firefighters were responding to the scene, dispatchers advised they received multiple calls reporting the house is...
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24-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed, Second Injured After Crash Involving Cow

24-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed, Second Injured After Crash Involving Cow

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal collision early Sunday morning. The deceased rider is 24-year-old Justin Crosby of Catonsville. On October 27, 2024, at approximately 12:30 am, officers responded to the 3400 block of Ritchie Marlboro Road for an incident involving two motorcycles and a...
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MADMS to Revolutionize Navy and Marine Corps’ Shipboard Data Management

MADMS to Revolutionize Navy and Marine Corps’ Shipboard Data Management

NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, Patuxent River, MD.: The Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment (ALRE) Program Office (PMA-251) Information Systems team is revolutionizing Navy and Marine Corps’ shipboard data management with the Marine Aviation Data Management System (MADMS). After several years of fleet feedback, design changes and adjustments, MADMS emerged a complete, integrated shipboard information...
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Student Assaulted by Two Other Students at Milton Somers Middle School

Student Assaulted by Two Other Students at Milton Somers Middle School

On Monday, October 28, 2024, at 11:04 a.m., a student at Milton Somers Middle School was attacked by two students. No one was injured during the brief altercation, which was quickly stopped by school administrators and the school resource officer. In accordance with Maryland law, the involved students cannot be criminally charged due to...
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Public Perception of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office: A Year Later, Praise for Deputies, but Criticism for Leadership

Public Perception of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office: A Year Later, Praise for Deputies, but Criticism for Leadership

Over a year ago, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office released the results of a community survey they initiated to gauge public perception of law enforcement in the county. Although the survey allowed residents to express their views, many now feel that little has changed since the Sheriff’s Office made this information public. While...
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UPDATE: CSM Professor Dead After Vehicle Crossing Double-Line Causes Serious Three-Vehicle Crash in Prince Frederick

UPDATE: CSM Professor Dead After Vehicle Crossing Double-Line Causes Serious Three-Vehicle Crash in Prince Frederick

UPDATE 10/28/2024: On October 28, 2024, at approximately 7:12 a.m., Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Bureau deputies responded to a report of a serious motor vehicle collision involving entrapment in the 6600 block of Hallowing Point Road (Rt. 231) in Prince Frederick. Upon arrival, deputies confirmed that one driver was deceased and immediately requested...
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Maryland Man Charged With Attempting to Provide Material Support to ISIS

Maryland Man Charged With Attempting to Provide Material Support to ISIS

Michael Sam Teekaye, Jr., age 21, of Hanover, Maryland has been charged by criminal complaint with attempting to provide material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 2339B. The defendant has been detained since his arrest on October 14, 2024, and had an initial appearance before Magistrate Judge Erin Aslan...
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Seventh District Volunteer Fire Department Donates Engine to a North Carolina Department

Seventh District Volunteer Fire Department Donates Engine to a North Carolina Department

On Saturday evening, numerous members of the Seventh District Volunteer Fire Department gathered at the station to welcome Volunteers from the Woodlawn Fire Department in Marion, North Carolina. At the departments last business meeting, the membership board voted to donate their reserve engine to a department in need after the devastation of Hurricane Helene....
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No Injuries Reported After Apartment Fire in La Plata

No Injuries Reported After Apartment Fire in La Plata

On Friday, October 25, 2024, at approximately 10:48 p.m., firefighters from La Plata, Waldorf, and surrounding departments from Charles and Prince George’s County responded to the 600 block of Zekiah Run Road in La Plata, for the reported apartment fire with subjects possibly trapped. The 911 caller reported a stove fire in their apartment...
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Firefighters in St. Mary’s and Calvert Respond to Large Brush Fires During Abnormally Dry Fall

Firefighters in St. Mary’s and Calvert Respond to Large Brush Fires During Abnormally Dry Fall

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is implementing a statewide ban on open air burning, effective November 1st 2024, in all Maryland counties. The U.S. Drought Monitor (USDM) currently lists Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s County as D0 – Abnormally Dry with Short-term dryness slowing planting, growth of crops, Some lingering water deficits, and...
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November 2024 Events at the Calvert Marine Museum

November 2024 Events at the Calvert Marine Museum

This November, a month dedicated to gratitude, the Calvert Marine Museum (CMM) invites you to participate in a series of special events that encompass honoring our veterans, engaging education opportunities for all ages, and a fascinating fossil lecture. Additionally, don’t miss fun shopping opportunities in the Museum Store! For more information, please visit: www.calvertmarinemuseum.com...
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All Arrests and Criminal Summons Issued in Charles County 10/11/2024 to 10/24/2024

All Arrests and Criminal Summons Issued in Charles County 10/11/2024 to 10/24/2024

SMNEWSNET.COM will provide a list of all arrests and criminal summonses issued in Charles County. In the spirit of transparency, we are committed to keeping our community informed about local law enforcement activities. This list includes arrests made by both the Charles County Sheriff’s Office and the Maryland State Police, providing a comprehensive look...
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All Arrests and Criminal Summons Issued in St. Mary’s County 10/18/2024 to 10/24/2024

All Arrests and Criminal Summons Issued in St. Mary’s County 10/18/2024 to 10/24/2024

UPDATE 10/28/2024: We are still waiting for some booking photos from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office that they have refused to release. 10/27/2024: Each week, SMNEWSNET.COM will provide a list of all arrests and criminal summonses issued in St. Mary’s County. In the spirit of transparency, we are committed to keeping our community...
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PGPD Investigating Incident Involving County School Bus

PGPD Investigating Incident Involving County School Bus

PGPD patrol officers and detectives are on scene in the 4100 block of Suitland Road investigating an evolving situation involving a county school bus. At approximately 2:05 pm today, a citizen called 911 after seeing a man board the bus which was carrying three elementary school students. Officers were immediately dispatched and at 2:09...
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Maryland State Police 158th Academy Class Graduation Welcomes 20 New Troopers

Maryland State Police 158th Academy Class Graduation Welcomes 20 New Troopers

The Maryland Department of State Police Superintendent Colonel Roland L. Butler, Jr. and Major General (retired) Linda L. Singh, PhD, welcomed the graduates of the 158th Academy Class to the ranks of Maryland’s Finest during a ceremony today at LifePoint Church in Reisterstown. Major General (retired) Singh delivered the keynote address to the Department’s 20...
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UPDATE: Out of County News – U.S. Reaches Settlement for Over $100m In Civil Lawsuit Against Owner and Operator of Vessel That Destroyed the Francis Scott Key Bridge

UPDATE: Out of County News – U.S. Reaches Settlement for Over $100m In Civil Lawsuit Against Owner and Operator of Vessel That Destroyed the Francis Scott Key Bridge

UPDATE 10/24/2024: The Justice Department announced today that Grace Ocean Private Limited and Synergy Marine Private Limited, the Singaporean corporations that owned and operated the Motor Vessel DALI, have agreed to pay $101,980,000 to resolve a civil claim brought by the United States for costs borne in responding to the catastrophic collapse of the Francis...
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NAS Pax River Gate 1 Outbound Closure Today, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024

NAS Pax River Gate 1 Outbound Closure Today, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024

NAS Pax River Gate 1 outbound lanes will be closed to traffic Friday, Oct. 25 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. for scheduled maintenance. Gate 3 will open for outbound traffic at 2 p.m. Drivers must use Gates 2 or 3 for outbound traffic during Gate 1’s maintenance. Pax River Gate 1 inbound lanes...
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Bel Alton and Hughesville Volunteer Fire Departments Donate Equipment to North Carolina Fire Department That Lost Everything to Hurricane Helene

Bel Alton and Hughesville Volunteer Fire Departments Donate Equipment to North Carolina Fire Department That Lost Everything to Hurricane Helene

The Bel Alton Volunteer Fire Department is proud to announce its coordination of a relief effort to aid the South Side Volunteer Fire Department in Albemarle, North Carolina, which was devastated by Hurricane Helene, leaving the department without essential resources. Among the donated items are rescue tools from the Bel Alton department, ready to...
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Maryland Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Charge of Traveling to Engage in Illicit Sexual Conduct

Maryland Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Charge of Traveling to Engage in Illicit Sexual Conduct

Nathaniel Lamar Nelson Scott, 36, of Bowie, Maryland, pleaded guilty to a federal charge of traveling with intent to engage in illicit sexual conduct, announced U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves, FBI Acting Special Agent in Charge David Geist of the Washington Field Office Criminal and Cyber Division, and Chief Pamela Smith of the Metropolitan...
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