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61-Year-Old Oxon Hill Man Arrested After Road Rage Shooting in Charles County, Police Recover 5 Handguns

61-Year-Old Oxon Hill Man Arrested After Road Rage Shooting in Charles County, Police Recover 5 Handguns

On May 26, 2026, detectives arrested Parren Eric Swann, 61, of Oxon Hill, in connection with a May 10 assault on Brookwood Drive in White Plains. The assault occurred at approximately 5:17 p.m. when the victim turned onto Brookwood Drive from Billingsley Road and saw a vehicle traveling toward her on the wrong side...
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UPDATE: Florida Man Sentenced to 48 Years in Prison for Fatal Stabbing of 62-Year-Old Timothy Louis Portzen in Waldorf

UPDATE: Florida Man Sentenced to 48 Years in Prison for Fatal Stabbing of 62-Year-Old Timothy Louis Portzen in Waldorf

UPDATE 5/28/2026: Tony Covington, State’s Attorney for Charles County, announced that on Thursday, May 14, 2026, Charles County Circuit Court Judge H. James West sentenced Scott Anthony Goldsmith, 55, to 48 years in prison for the Second-Degree Murder of Timothy Louis Portzen and the First-Degree Assault of a second victim. On March 9, 2026,...
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Attorney General Brown Announces Prince George’s County Insurance Agent Charged with Felony Theft and Insurance Fraud

Attorney General Brown Announces Prince George’s County Insurance Agent Charged with Felony Theft and Insurance Fraud

Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced today that the Grand Jury for Prince George’s County handed down an indictment charging Corrie Dewayne Alston, 51, of Bowie, Maryland with felony theft scheme and insurance fraud for submitting multiple fraudulent life insurance applications. The indictment includes one count of a felony theft scheme of $1,500-$25,000 and...
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Leadership Southern Maryland’s 13th Annual Golf Tournament Tees Up for Thursday, June 25

Leadership Southern Maryland’s 13th Annual Golf Tournament Tees Up for Thursday, June 25

Driving, putting, fun, and networking are back again this year as Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM) celebrates its 13th Annual Golf Tournament on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at Chesapeake Hills Golf Course in Lusby, Md. All golfers and nongolfers are welcome and encouraged to join regional leaders from throughout Southern Maryland to enjoy a day...
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UPDATE: Former DOJ Contractor Sentenced to Just 1 Year for Mail Fraud and Theft of 4,800 Government Cell Phones Valued at More Than $1.3 Million

UPDATE: Former DOJ Contractor Sentenced to Just 1 Year for Mail Fraud and Theft of 4,800 Government Cell Phones Valued at More Than $1.3 Million

UPDATE 5/27/2026: Javan King, 42, of Laurel, Maryland, was sentenced today in U.S. District Court to 12 months and one day in prison in connection with his theft of more than 4,800 government cell phones when he worked for the Department of Justice, announced U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro. King pleaded guilty on Feb....
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This Week in Winners: Maryland Lottery Produce Big Winners in Southern Maryland

This Week in Winners: Maryland Lottery Produce Big Winners in Southern Maryland

A pair of FAST PLAY tickets delivered last week’s two biggest Maryland Lottery wins, with a $176,777 progressive jackpot in Willards and another progressive jackpot of $114,257 in Accokeek. FAST PLAY tickets are games that play like scratch-offs, but are printed on-demand by Lottery terminals and vending machines. Select FAST PLAY games have progressive...
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Police Serve Arrest Warrant on Riverdale Man for Rape, Sexual Assault, and Other Charges Involving Minor

Police Serve Arrest Warrant on Riverdale Man for Rape, Sexual Assault, and Other Charges Involving Minor

On May 21, 2026, members of the CCSO’s Judicial Services Section assigned to the United States Marshals Service Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force (CARFTF) and detectives from the Criminal Investigations Division arrested Jose Mercedes Pineda-Callejas, age 45, of Riverdale, MD, in connection with multiple sexual offenses involving a minor. Pineda-Callejas had been indicted...
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Governor Moore Calls for Developers to Partner on “Megawatts for Maryland” Clean Energy Auction Program to Lower Energy Costs, Promote Local Energy Generation

Governor Moore Calls for Developers to Partner on “Megawatts for Maryland” Clean Energy Auction Program to Lower Energy Costs, Promote Local Energy Generation

Governor Wes Moore announced that the Maryland Energy Administration took the first step toward launching the “Megawatts for Maryland” clean energy auction program and has released a Request for Information seeking stakeholder input. Governor Moore and leaders in the Maryland General Assembly worked together to create the new program, which will speed-up the deployment of large-scale...
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CSM Talon Robotics Team Competes in World Championship

CSM Talon Robotics Team Competes in World Championship

The Talons Robotics Team represented the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) at the VEX U Robotics World Championship in St. Louis in April, competing among the top college and university teams from around the world. The VEX U Robotics competitions test students’ ability to design, build, program, and operate robots to complete a series...
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Bowie Police Sergeant Found Guilty of All Charges After Shooting at Unarmed Victim

Bowie Police Sergeant Found Guilty of All Charges After Shooting at Unarmed Victim

Prince George’s County State’s Attorney Tara Jackson has announced that 37-year-old Sergeant Robert Warrington has been convicted of attempted second-degree murder, first-degree assault, reckless endangerment, and misconduct in office. Warrington is a police officer with the City of Bowie Police Department. After the judge rendered a verdict, the State’s Attorney was advised of information...
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Horseshoe Crab Spawning Migration Arriving in Maryland

Horseshoe Crab Spawning Migration Arriving in Maryland

Thousands of horseshoe crabs (Limulus polyphemus) have started landing on Maryland’s shores this spring for what is believed to be the world’s oldest wildlife migration. Dating back an estimated 350 million years, the annual spawning occurs from May through July, peaking with high tides on or around the full and new moons in June....
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Marylanders Reminded to Leave Fawns Alone – ‘Rescuing’ Them is Illegal, Unnecessary, and Dangerous

Marylanders Reminded to Leave Fawns Alone – ‘Rescuing’ Them is Illegal, Unnecessary, and Dangerous

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources cautions anyone who encounters a fawn to avoid disturbing it and resist the urge to feed or handle it. Removing deer from the wild and keeping them in captivity is against the law in Maryland in order to protect animal welfare and ensure public safety. Even if no adult deer are...
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PG County Woman Sentenced for CARES Act Unemployment Insurance Fraud

PG County Woman Sentenced for CARES Act Unemployment Insurance Fraud

District Judge Deborah L. Boardman sentenced Kiara Smith, 28, of Prince George’s County, to 42 months in federal prison, followed by one year of supervised release, for conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aggravated identity theft charges, in connection with the scheme. Judge Boardman also ordered Smith to pay $3.5 million in restitution and...
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Maryland Department of Natural Resources Reports Increase in Juvenile Blue Crabs and Total Population in 2026 Chesapeake Bay Blue Crab Winter Dredge Survey

Maryland Department of Natural Resources Reports Increase in Juvenile Blue Crabs and Total Population in 2026 Chesapeake Bay Blue Crab Winter Dredge Survey

The Chesapeake Bay Blue Crab Winter Dredge Survey, a cooperative effort between the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and the Virginia Institute of Marine Science, estimates a total of 349 million blue crabs in the Chesapeake Bay in 2026, a 46% increase over the estimate of 238 million crabs last year. The survey also estimated...
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Maryland Forest Service Releases Annual Wildfire Report for 2025

Maryland Forest Service Releases Annual Wildfire Report for 2025

The number of wildfires in Maryland in 2025 remained steady but total acres burned nearly doubled, largely due to arson, according to the Maryland Forest Service’s Annual Wildland Fire Report. The report covers wildfires across 3.2 million acres of land overseen by the Maryland Forest Service. In Maryland, 172 wildland fires burned 8,167 acres during...
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68-Year-Old Man Charged with 66 Counts After Violent Crime Spree; Off-Duty PGPD Officer Pivotal in Arrest of Suspect

68-Year-Old Man Charged with 66 Counts After Violent Crime Spree; Off-Duty PGPD Officer Pivotal in Arrest of Suspect

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Gun Crimes Unit charged a man with 66 offenses in connection with a violent crime spree on Friday afternoon. The suspect is 68-year-old Larry James Simpson of Glen Burnie. Additional charges against him maybe pending. Simpson committed multiple shootings and carjackings at five locations across the northern portion...
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Man Arrested After Fatally Stabbing His 80-Year-Old Mother

Man Arrested After Fatally Stabbing His 80-Year-Old Mother

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit charged a son with murdering his mother on Tuesday. The suspect is 54-year-old Darrick Alston of Cheverly. He’s charged with fatally stabbing 80-year-old Brenda Wheeler of Cheverly. On May 12, 2026, at approximately 9:10 am, officers with the Cheverly Police Department were called to a domestic...
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St. Mary’s College of Maryland Celebrates 400 Graduates at 2026 Commencement

St. Mary’s College of Maryland Celebrates 400 Graduates at 2026 Commencement

St. Mary’s College of Maryland, the National Public Honors College, graduated 400 students with Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts in Teaching degrees during an outdoor ceremony on the College’s Townhouse Green. Alumnus Brandon Scott ’06, Baltimore’s 52nd mayor, delivered the keynote address. In his message, Scott told the Class...
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CSM Hosts Southern Maryland Regional Quantum Technologies Forum Wednesday, May 20, 2026

CSM Hosts Southern Maryland Regional Quantum Technologies Forum Wednesday, May 20, 2026

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) will host industry, academic, and elected leaders for the Southern Maryland Regional Quantum Technologies Forum on Wednesday, May 20, at the La Plata Campus to explore the growing impact of quantum technology on regional industries and workforce development. The event will take place at 8:30 a.m. – 4:30...
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Two Arrested, Stolen Vehicles Recovered After Illegal Car Rallies Are Disrupted by Police

Two Arrested, Stolen Vehicles Recovered After Illegal Car Rallies Are Disrupted by Police

Police make three arrests after two large-scale illegal car rallies were dismantled by members of the Maryland Car Rally Task Force this past weekend in Baltimore and Montgomery counties. The joint operation started at 9:00 p.m. Friday night and continued through 3:00 a.m. Saturday morning. During the enforcement, police located and dismantled two exhibition...
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Four Years After Ban, Fire Departments Are Still Stuck with Hazardous PFAS Foam

Four Years After Ban, Fire Departments Are Still Stuck with Hazardous PFAS Foam

By: Christine Condon, May 4, 2026 – Maryland Matters. MM is part of States Newsroom, the nation’s largest state-focused nonprofit news organization. In dark corners and supply closets in firehouses across Maryland sit gallons upon gallons of a toxic firefighting foam that firefighters can no longer use. In 2022, the state legislature passed a...
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“You Keep Showing Up”: CSM Honors Student Athletes for Success On and Off the Field

“You Keep Showing Up”: CSM Honors Student Athletes for Success On and Off the Field

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) celebrated its 127 student athletes and their achievements during the annual athletics banquet on Wednesday, April 29. The special night of recognition honors the hard work student athletes put in each day to find success in their sport and in the classroom. CSM President Dr. Yolanda Wilson opened...
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Charges Pending Investigation in Fatal Crash That Claims Life of 33-Year-Old Woman

Charges Pending Investigation in Fatal Crash That Claims Life of 33-Year-Old Woman

Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred early Sunday morning in Anne Arundel County. The deceased is identified as Yolanda Hardy, 33, of Upper Marlboro, Maryland. She was pronounced deceased on the scene by emergency medical services personnel. She was a passenger in a Ford Explorer involved in the crash. The...
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Secretary’s Message – Natural Solutions Provide Strength Against Rising Waters

Secretary’s Message – Natural Solutions Provide Strength Against Rising Waters

Spring is a season when we celebrate nature’s emergence and revival, and it’s also when we recognize its awesome and sometimes devastating power. In April, we celebrated Arbor Day with a renewed purpose to plant more trees and at the same time recognized Flood Awareness Month with goals to better protect our lives and...
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UPDATE: Four Washington D.C. Men Convicted for Spree of Convenience Store ATM Robberies Using Jaws of Life

UPDATE: Four Washington D.C. Men Convicted for Spree of Convenience Store ATM Robberies Using Jaws of Life

UPDATE 5/12/2026: A 27-count Indictment was unsealed today in U.S. District Court charging four men in connection with a conspiracy that used the “Jaws of Life” to commit robberies of convenience store ATMs in Maryland and the District, announced U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro. Jeff Crews, 35 David Walker, 40 Maurice Roots, 35 Kevin...
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