Mark A. Buckler, 42, of Leonardtown, has been arrested and charged with multiple offenses following an investigation that led to the discovery of illegal firearms, ammunition, and explosives at his home on Point Lookout Road, in Leonardtown. The arrest took place on August 14, 2024, after a search warrant was executed by the Maryland...
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Phone spoofing is a deceptive tactic where scammers manipulate the information transmitted to your caller ID to make it appear as though the call is coming from a trusted source, such as a local business, government agency, or even a friend. This method is increasingly common and can be highly convincing, making it important...
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On August 12, 2024, an intense law enforcement response in Lexington Park resulted in the arrest of 44-year-old Dametries L. Jennings. The operation, initiated after reports of a disturbance involving a firearm, led to the discovery of ammunition but no firearms, ultimately resulting in a single misdemeanor charge for illegal possession of ammunition. The...
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Luis Saul Hernandez-Samayoa, 34, of Lexington Park, has been charged with two counts of animal cruelty following an incident in which his two dogs were discovered in an overheated shed. The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call on June 14, 2024, regarding the welfare of the dogs at Hernandez-Samayoa’s residence on...
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UPDATE 8/13\2024: State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling announced today that Tyler Ray Marini Sater, 22, of Stoney Beach, Maryland, was sentenced to 59 years in prison with 44 years of active incarceration for multiple criminal convictions stemming from his week-long, one-man crime spree in December 2022. On December 13, 2022, Sater committed a robbery by...
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On Monday, August 12, 2024, at approximately 9:30 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of 25390 Colton Point Road in Morganza, for the reported motor vehicle collision involving a motorcycle. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single motorcycle off the roadway with the operator suffering injuries. Emergency medical...
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The Saint Mary’s County Alcohol Beverage Board met on August 8, 2024, with discussions focused on violations, license transfers, and administrative updates. The meeting included several important decisions affecting local businesses. The Board started by approving the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting without any objections. Arthur C. Brinkley and Celeste C. Baird,...
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The Saint Mary’s County Planning Commission held its meeting on August 12th, covering various important topics, including the review of a significant townhouse development project and an in-depth discussion on the county’s 2024 Educational Facilities Master Plan. Below is a more detailed account of the meeting: The meeting was called to order with the...
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On Monday, August 12, 2024,at approximately 3:27 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the Thomas Johnson Bridge, for a open water rescue. Multiple 911 callers reported a female jumped from the bridge. Within 2 minutes, additional 911 callers reported they were attempting to rescue the victim from the water in their own...
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Alehandro J. Brown, 51, and Latoya N. Sewell, 41, both of Lexington Park, were arrested on July 27, 2024, for possession of controlled dangerous substances (CDS) and drug paraphernalia following a traffic stop in Lexington Park. Trooper First Class Timothy Eckrich of the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack was patrolling in an unmarked vehicle...
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Laren Dlouhy, 25, of Leonardtown, has been charged with violating a protective order. The incident occurred on July 30, 2024, when officers from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a protective order violation at the Department of Social Services building located at 21775 Great Mills Road in Lexington Park....
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On Monday, August 12, 2024, at approximately 9:08 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of 21703 Great Mills Road and FDR Boulevard, for the reported motor vehicle collision involving a motorcycle. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single motorcyclist struck the rear of a Chevrolet sedan, ejecting the...
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UPDATE 11:30 P.M.: The barricade incident at Greenbriar Subdivision in Lexington Park has been safely resolved as of 11:13 p.m. One suspect has been taken into custody. No injuries have been reported. Police activity is expected to continue for several hours. Travel in and around the area may be impeded by emergency vehicles as...
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Anthony Terrell West, 54, of Colonial Beach, Virginia, is at the center of two open criminal cases in St. Mary’s County, involving charges of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and multiple violations of a protective order. However, his legal troubles have escalated further. The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office has issued a public...
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Limited tickets remain for the final cruises of St. Clement’s Island Museum’s 2024 Dinner and a Cruise Series. These themed cruises offer locals and visitors alike the opportunity to enjoy a fun evening on the St. Clement’s Island Water Taxi with a delicious seafood dinner and dessert reception. The remaining cruises, listed below, will...
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UPDATE 8/12/2024: State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling announced today that Laray Anthony Maddox, 42, of California, Maryland, was sentenced to 30 years in prison with 11 years and 6 months of active incarceration for drug-related charges in reference to the recovery of over two kilograms of cocaine. Maddox was found guilty of Possession with Intent...
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Scouting for red drum near the Hoopers Island Lighthouse on Aug. 1, Capt. Tom Weaver saw something roll in the flat, calm waters a couple hundred yards away. He looked for the wake and followed a disturbance in the distance. When he got close and shut the motor off, he saw huge shapes under...
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Maryland’s sports wagering market generated $6,254,056 in contributions to the state from a handle of $333,269,669 during July 2024. Sports wagering contributions go to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund, which supports public education programs. The $6.3 million contribution to the state in July 2024 was the fourth-best single-month total and was nearly double...
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On Sunday, August 11, 2024, at approximately 5:27 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to Camp Merryelande located at 15914 Camp Merryelande Road in Piney Point, for the reported drowning with CPR instructions being given. 911 callers reported an adult male approximately 50 years-old male had fallen in the water and was under...
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In a concerning incident that recently came to light, the St. Mary’s County Department of Emergency Services has acknowledged what they are calling a medication mix-up during emergency treatments provided recently. The issue, which has raised health and safety concerns, involves the administration of saline solution instead of the intended fentanyl during ambulance operations...
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As the new school year approaches, communities across Southern Maryland are coming together to ensure that students have the supplies they need to start the year strong. Here’s a county-by-county guide to the upcoming events where families can pick up free school supplies and more. Calvert County CalvertHealth Back to School Community Event Date:...
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Michael Allen King, 51, of no fixed address, is facing multiple theft charges following a series of alleged shoplifting incidents at retail stores in St. Mary’s County. King, who has a history of similar offenses, was recently charged in two separate cases involving thefts from a Target store and a Walmart store in California....
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UPDATE 8/10/2024: Flat Iron Farm are looking for artificial Christmas trees of various sizes. They don’t need to be in perfect condition. They can drop off at Flat Iron Farm at 45840 Highway to Heaven Lane in Great Mills, at the building to the right after barns. There will be a sign that says...
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Declan L. Hughes, 20, of Lusby, is facing a series of serious charges after an incident involving impaired driving and illegal possession of a firearm in Lexington Park. According to court documents, on August 5, 2024, officers responded to reports of a white male asleep behind the wheel of a 2008 Lexus IS250 near...
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On August 5, 2024, Patrick H. Nutter, 38, of Lexington Park, was arrested at a Walmart parking lot on Miramar Way in California, Maryland, after allegedly attempting to break into vehicles and inhaling a noxious substance from an aerosol can. Deputy Bianca Melton of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report...
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