Several small wins on scratch-off games led to a $77,777 top prize win on the Lucky 7s Multiplier ticket. A St. Mary’s County man, who said he rarely plays Lottery games, takes home the big prize. The Charlotte Hall waterman was on his way home from work when he netted good fortune. He stopped...
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Aiden Martin Beans, 18, of California, and Jake Ashton Bothwell, 18, of Hollywood, are each facing charges of fourth-degree sexual offense and second-degree assault following an alleged incident involving a juvenile victim on a school bus, according to court documents filed in Calvert County. The charges stem from an incident reported to authorities on...
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On Friday, May 1, 2026, at approximately 12:50 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Pegg Road and Westbury Boulevard in Lexington Park, for the serious motor vehicle collision with one unconscious. 911 callers reported a single vehicle into the guardrail with the operator unconscious after a possible overdose....
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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Fishing and Boating Services Unit has been awarded $96,572 from the nonprofit Blue Convergence Fund to develop a climate resilient fishery management plan for the state. This project was funded in February 2026 as part of the 2025 Climate Resilient Fisheries Engagement Grants and is one of only 11...
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Andrew Jacobson, 25, of Great Mills, Maryland, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to coercing and enticing a minor, announced U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro. Joining U.S. Attorney Pirro in the announcement was FBI Assistant Director in Charge Darren B. Cox of the Washington Field Office. Jacobson pleaded guilty before Judge Rudolph Contreras who scheduled sentencing...
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Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard will celebrate National Italian Ice Day on Sunday, May 3, 2026, with a free small Italian Ice offer for app users. Guests can receive a free small Italian Ice with the purchase of any treat at participating Rita’s locations nationwide. The single-use reward will be available through the...
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In celebration of Governor Wes Moore proclaiming May to be Bike Month, the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) today announced a series of events highlighting the importance of bike safety, equitable access and healthy lifestyles. The events further the Department’s Serious About Safety initiative to protect lives and reduce the number of road fatalities, especially for...
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The U.S. Navy’s MQ-25A Stingray™ successfully completed its first test flight from Boeing’s facility at MidAmerica Airport in Mascoutah, Illinois, April 25, achieving a key step for unmanned carrier operations. The MQ-25A took off at 10:49 a.m. CDT and flew for approximately two hours. During the flight, U.S. Navy and Boeing Air Vehicle Pilots (AVPs) controlled the aircraft from the Unmanned Carrier Aviation Mission Control System MD-5 ground...
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Photographers and nature enthusiasts who enjoy Maryland’s outdoors are invited to submit their most beautiful images of the state’s flora and fauna to the annual Department of Natural Resources 2026 Photo Contest. Winning entries will be featured in the 2027 Maryland DNR nature calendar, which is published in late fall. All winners will receive free...
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On Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at approximately 6:00 a.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Maddox Road and Annie’s Lane in Chaptico, for the serious motor vehicle collision with injuries and entrapment. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle off the roadway and into a utility...
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Maniya Blackiston, 21, of Prince Frederick, has been charged with trespassing on private property and failing to obey a reasonable and lawful order following an incident in Mechanicsville on April 25, 2026, according to court records. The charges stem from a response by a deputy with the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office to a...
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UPDATE 4/28/2026: Tre Matthew Fear, 25, of Lexington Park, was found guilty on multiple animal cruelty charges on April 28, 2026, following two separate investigations into the treatment of dogs at his residence. The case, heard in District Court for St. Mary’s County, stems from a November 7, 2025 incident in which authorities said...
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Opioid manufacturer Purdue Pharma LP (Purdue) was sentenced in federal court in Newark, New Jersey, and ordered to pay criminal penalties of over $5 billion for its role in fueling the opioid epidemic. “Purdue Pharma put profits over patient health and safety,” said Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche. “The company willfully rejected the law...
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The U.S. Navy declared Initial Operational Capability (IOC) for the P-8A Poseidon Increment 3 Block 2 (Inc 3 Blk 2) system. This significant milestone was achieved after the initial phase of Initial Operational Test performed by Air Test and Evaluation Squadron One (VX-1) with support from the Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Aircraft Program Office...
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Zachary Dylan Ward, 27, of Mechanicsville, and Bryan Keith Kelley, 36, of Charlotte Hall, are facing multiple criminal charges including assault, theft, and property destruction following an alleged incident at a Charlotte Hall park-and-ride, according to court documents. Charging documents state that Ward is charged with malicious destruction of property valued over $1,000, second-degree...
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Chanel Amber Mnych, 34, of California, is facing a charge of second-degree assault following a reported domestic incident on April 24, 2026, in St. Mary’s County. According to court documents, deputies with the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to Leyland Street in California for a reported domestic assault. The adult male victim told...
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The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County (CSMC) began their business meeting with an invocation and the pledge, followed by approval of the consent agenda. The CSMC then presented proclamations in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, National Child Abuse Prevention Month, Law Day, Hurricane Preparedness Week, and Stroke Awareness Month. During County Administrator Time, the Commissioners took the following action: Reviewed future...
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James Donald Dickerson Jr., 32, of Mechanicsville, is facing drug-related charges after a late-night traffic stop on April 24, 2026, in St. Mary’s County, according to court documents. Dickerson is charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance not cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia. The charges stem from an incident that occurred around...
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Calvin Ross, 42, of Waldorf, is facing 82 counts of violating a protective order following a series of alleged incidents in St. Mary’s County, according to court documents. Ross was charged in two separate cases filed in the District Court for St. Mary’s County on April 23, 2026, and April 24, 2026. The charges...
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April Marie Quade, 29, of Mechanicsville, is charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance not cannabis and possession of CDS paraphernalia following an April 23, 2026 arrest in St. Mary’s County, according to court documents. The charges stem from a traffic stop that occurred around 9:11 a.m. on April 23, 2026, on Loveville...
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Michael Anthony Hyde, 33, of no fixed address, was arrested in St. Mary’s County on April 23, 2026, and is facing charges of possession of a controlled dangerous substance not cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia, according to court documents. According to the statement of probable cause, deputies with the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s...
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Christopher Robinson, 33, of Waldorf, is facing multiple charges including trespassing on private property, fraud involving personal identification to avoid prosecution, resisting or interfering with arrest, possession of a controlled dangerous substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia, according to court documents. The charges stem from an incident on April 23, 2026, in the Ridge...
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Spanning 70 installations worldwide, the Navy’s Shore Enterprise serves as the critical launchpad for global fleet operations, this week, it recognized its premier enlisted leader. Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) announced Navy Counselor 1st Class Frederick L. Salazar, representing Naval District Washington as the 2025 Shore Enterprise Sailor of the Year. Emerging from a...
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The St. Mary’s County Republican Central Committee (RCC) strongly condemns the ineffectual policies of the supermajority Democrats during the 2026 Legislative Session. From the very beginning of session, the Democrats prioritized national and international politics over real and actionable state issues. They pushed to disenfranchise a significant portion of the Maryland population with an...
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This morning, while waiting in line for the Southern Maryland Volunteer Firemen’s Association parade to start in Solomons, volunteers from the Newburg Volunteer Rescue Squad and Fire Department witnessed a duckling fall into a water meter lid and became separated from its family. Of course, our volunteers quickly sprung into action and rescued the...
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