St. Mary’s News

13 Traffic Citations Issued After Police Respond to a Few Vehicles Gathering in Mechanicsville

13 Traffic Citations Issued After Police Respond to a Few Vehicles Gathering in Mechanicsville

On Saturday, May 23, 2020 at approximately 10:10 p.m., deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 37700 block of Golden Beach Road (Charlotte Hall Park and Ride) in Mechanicsville, for the reported traffic complaint called in by the Charles County Sheriff’s Office. Charles County Sheriff’s Office advised approximately 400 vehicles...
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Solomons, Hollywood, and NDWFD Regret to Announce Passing of Life Member, and Career Firefighter Walter Taylor

Solomons, Hollywood, and NDWFD Regret to Announce Passing of Life Member, and Career Firefighter Walter Taylor

Naval District Washington Fire Department and NAS Patuxent River –  It is with great sadness that we announce the untimely loss of our brother, Inspector Walter Taylor. Walter began his career with Naval District Washington, as a Firefighter at the NAS Patuxent River Battalion, in the year 2000. Walter promoted to a Fire Inspector...
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UPDATE: 55-Year-Old Drunk Driver Arrested After Hitting Motorcycle on Sandgates Road

UPDATE: 55-Year-Old Drunk Driver Arrested After Hitting Motorcycle on Sandgates Road

UPDATE – St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Press Release: On May 25, 2020, at 1:30 p.m. deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 27400 block of North Sandgates Road in Mechanicsville, for the reported motor vehicle collision. Deputies arrived on scene and located a vehicle and motorcycle involved in the collision....
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Maryland Reports 47,687 COVID-19 Cases and 2,217 Deaths, An Increase of 535 Cases and 38 Deaths

Maryland Reports 47,687 COVID-19 Cases and 2,217 Deaths, An Increase of 535 Cases and 38 Deaths

As of Saturday, May 23, 2020, Maryland reports 47,687 COVID-19 cases and 2,217 deaths. An increase of 535 cases and 38 deaths. Number of negative test results is currently 206,800, an increase of 4,375. COVID-19 Statistics in Maryland Number of confirmed cases : 47,687 Number of negative test results : 206,800 Number of confirmed deaths : 2,217...
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UPDATE: St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Head-on Collision in Leonardtown, One Flown to Area Trauma Center

UPDATE: St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Head-on Collision in Leonardtown, One Flown to Area Trauma Center

UPDATE – St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Press Release: On May 25, 2020, at approximately 3:15 p.m. deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 22000 block of Newtowne Neck Road in Leonardtown, for the reported motor vehicle collision. Deputies arrived on scene and located two vehicles involved. The St. Mary’s...
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VIDEO: Police Respond After Hundreds of Cars Show Up in Charles and St. Mary’s County – Running Red Lights, Reckless Driving, Doing Donuts & Burnouts

VIDEO: Police Respond After Hundreds of Cars Show Up in Charles and St. Mary’s County – Running Red Lights, Reckless Driving, Doing Donuts & Burnouts

Deputies from the Charles and St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Offices and Troopers from the Maryland State Police responded to the Golden Beach Park & Ride in Charlotte Hall, after receiving numerous complaints by citizens. Callers reported cars drag racing, running red lights, blocking traffic, burning tires, doing donuts and reckless driving. Prior to responding...
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Police Investigating Dirt Bike Crash in Leonardtown, Victim Transported to Area Trauma Center

On Sunday, May 24, 2020, at approximately 12:08 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Medleys Neck Road and White Point Road in Leonardtown, for the reported motor vehicle accident involving a single motorcycle. Crews arrived on the scene to find the operator in the roadway, with the dirtbike in...
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Police Investigating Single Vehicle Rollover in Avenue, Occupant Fled Scene Prior to Arrival of First Responders

Police Investigating Single Vehicle Rollover in Avenue, Occupant Fled Scene Prior to Arrival of First Responders

On Saturday, May 23, 2020, at approximately 7:25 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Paul Ellis Road and Dennis Road in Avenue, for the reported single vehicle rollover collision. Crews arrived on the scene to confirm a single vehicle on its roof, with the occupant(s) fleeing the scene before...
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Minor Injuries Reported After Motorcycle Crash in Lexington Park

Minor Injuries Reported After Motorcycle Crash in Lexington Park

On Saturday, May 23, 2020, at approximately 3:25 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Three Notch Road and South Shangri-La Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported motor vehicle collision involving a motorcyclist. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single motorcycle and male operator in the roadway....
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Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing & Community Hotline Memorial Day Closure

Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing & Community Hotline Memorial Day Closure

Due  to the Memorial Day holiday on Monday, May 25, the St. Mary’s County Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Site at the MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital will be closed. Drive-thru testing will resume normal hours on Tuesday, May 26 (12:00 – 4:00 p.m.). Testing is offered in front of the Outpatient Pavilion at MedStar St. Mary’s...
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Maryland Reports 45,495 COVID-19 Cases and 2,130 Deaths, An Increase of 893 Cases and 47 Deaths

Maryland Reports 45,495 COVID-19 Cases and 2,130 Deaths, An Increase of 893 Cases and 47 Deaths

As of Saturday, May 23, 2020, Maryland reports 45,495 COVID-19 cases and 2,130 deaths. An increase of 893 cases and 47 deaths. Number of negative test results is currently 186,832, an increase of 3,354. COVID-19 Statistics in Maryland Number of confirmed cases : 45,495 Number of negative test results : 186,832 Number of confirmed deaths : 2,130...
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Maryland Reports 44,424 COVID-19 Cases and 2,092 Deaths, An Increase of 893 Cases and 47 Deaths

Maryland Reports 44,424 COVID-19 Cases and 2,092 Deaths, An Increase of 893 Cases and 47 Deaths

As of Friday, May 22, 2020, Maryland reports 44,424 COVID-19 cases and 2,092 deaths. An increase of 893 cases and 47 deaths. Number of negative test results is currently 183,478, an increase of 6,776. COVID-19 Statistics in Maryland Number of confirmed cases : 44,424 Number of negative test results : 183,478 Number of confirmed deaths : 2,092...
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St. Mary’s County Man Arrested After Breaking Drive Through Window at McDonald’s in Lexington Park

St. Mary’s County Man Arrested After Breaking Drive Through Window at McDonald’s in Lexington Park

On April 27, 2020 at approximately 6:00 a.m., Tpr E. Ruggles, from the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barack responded to the McDonald’s restaurant, located at 21600 Great Mills Road, Lexington Park, for a reported malicious destruction of property. Investigation revealed a Rainier Nazal Dizon, 38, of Lexington Park, entered the McDonald’s lobby at 5:20...
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Police Release Name of 61-Year-Old Lexington Park Motorcyclist Killed in Motor Vehicle Collision in St. Mary’s County

Police Release Name of 61-Year-Old Lexington Park Motorcyclist Killed in Motor Vehicle Collision in St. Mary’s County

UPDATE – St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Press Release: On May 21, 2020, at approximately 5:25 a.m. deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 21130 block of Three Notch Road in Lexington Park, for the reported motor vehicle collision. Deputies arrived on scene and located a truck and motorcycle involved...
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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Information About Missing 63-Years-Old Man

Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Information About Missing 63-Years-Old Man

The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of Daniel Alan Willie. Daniel is 63-years-old, 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighing approx. 200 lbs with grayish/brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen on April 28, 2020, around 7:00 p.m., when he was released from George Washington Hospital in Washington, D.C. Family...
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MetCom Announces Water Main Break in Town Creek Area, Repairs to Take Approximately 5 Hours

MetCom Announces Water Main Break in Town Creek Area, Repairs to Take Approximately 5 Hours

The St. Mary’s County Metropolitan Commission is reporting a public water main break located in the Town Creek area in the vicinity of Ford Drive and Gunston Drive. The water main will require emergency repairs and may result in a temporary interruption of water supply on May 21, 2020. We expect the repairs to...
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Maryland Reports 43,531 COVID-19 Cases and 2,045 Deaths, An Increase of 1,208 Cases and 41 Deaths

Maryland Reports 43,531 COVID-19 Cases and 2,045 Deaths, An Increase of 1,208 Cases and 41 Deaths

As of Thursday, May 21, 2020, Maryland reports 43,531 COVID-19 cases and 2,045 deaths. An increase of 1,208 cases and 41 deaths. Number of negative test results is currently 176,702, an increase of 3,695 COVID-19 Statistics in Maryland Number of confirmed cases : 43,531 Number of negative test results : 176,702 Number of confirmed deaths : 2,045...
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Testing of Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant Sirens Scheduled for Monday, June 1, 2020, at 12:00 p.m

Testing of Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant Sirens Scheduled for Monday, June 1, 2020, at 12:00 p.m

There will be a full-cycle test of the alert and notification sirens throughout St. Mary’s, Calvert and Dorchester counties Monday, June 1, 2020, at noon. This includes a three-minute activation of all sirens within the 10-mile area around Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant. All citizens are asked to remember the scheduled testing and relay...
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Governor Hogan Announces Universal COVID-19 Testing for Maryland’s Correctional and Juvenile Facilities

Governor Hogan Announces Universal COVID-19 Testing for Maryland’s Correctional and Juvenile Facilities

Governor Larry Hogan today announced that, as part of the state’s long-term testing strategy, Maryland will begin universal COVID-19 testing at all state-run correctional and juvenile facilities. The governor also announced that: The state is delivering more than 20,000 tests per week to nursing homes. The state’s Public Health Laboratory is producing up to...
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AUDIO: Adult Male Transported to Trauma Center After Being Attacked by Dog in Mechanicsville

AUDIO: Adult Male Transported to Trauma Center After Being Attacked by Dog in Mechanicsville

On Wednesday, May 20, 2020, at approximately 12:05 p.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the 26600 block of Three Notch Road in Mechanicsville, for the injuries after an animal attack. Dispatchers advised police and animal control were en route to the scene for a male in his 40’s actively being attacked by...
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Maryland Reports 42,323 COVID-19 Cases and 2,004 Deaths, An Increase of 777 Cases and 41 Deaths

Maryland Reports 42,323 COVID-19 Cases and 2,004 Deaths, An Increase of 777 Cases and 41 Deaths

As of Wednesday, May 20, 2020, Maryland reports 42,323 COVID-19 cases and 2,004 deaths. An increase of 777 cases and 41 deaths. Number of negative test results is currently 173,007, an increase of 5,895 Number of confirmed cases : 42,323 Number of negative test results : 173,007 Number of confirmed deaths : 2,004 Number of probable deaths...
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VIDEO: Structure Fire at Hilltop Signs and Graphics in Hollywood Deemed Accidental

VIDEO: Structure Fire at Hilltop Signs and Graphics in Hollywood Deemed Accidental

On Wednesday, May 20, 2020, at approximately 12:55 a.m., firefighters from Hollywood, Bay District, NAS Patuxent River responded to the Hilltop Signs and Graphics located at 43915 Commerce Avenue in Hollywood, for the reported commercial structure fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find a 1-story commercial building with multiple garage doors, with smoke...
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2-Alarm House Fire in St. Leonard Deemed Accidental Due to Electrical Failure, No Injuries Reported

2-Alarm House Fire in St. Leonard Deemed Accidental Due to Electrical Failure, No Injuries Reported

On Tuesday, May 19, 2020, at approximately 9:33 p.m., firefighters from Calvert and St. Mary’s County responded to 1601 D Street in St. Leonard, for the reported house on fire with occupants unaccounted for. Crews arrived on the scene to find a one story single family dwelling with fire showing. Firefighters reported faulty and...
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Lexington Park Man Arrested After Dressing as a Woman to Have Sex with a Man at Lancaster Park

Lexington Park Man Arrested After Dressing as a Woman to Have Sex with a Man at Lancaster Park

Sean Lamont Brooks, 47, of Lexington Park, was arrested on Wednesday, May 13, 2020, and charged with a 4th degree sex offense and committing a perverted practice. Court documents say in the winter of 2019, Brooks engaged in sexual contact with an adult male victim without the victims consent and committed an unnatural and...
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VIDEO: No Injuries Reported After Rollover Collision Caused by Reckless Driver in Mechanicsville, Police Still Investigating

VIDEO: No Injuries Reported After Rollover Collision Caused by Reckless Driver in Mechanicsville, Police Still Investigating

On Saturday, May 16, 2020, at approximately 11:40 a.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the area of Budds Creek Road and Mechanicsville Road in Mechanicsville, for the motor vehicle accident reported serious with one vehicle overturned and one subject trapped. Dispatchers then advised they have received multiple 911 calls reporting a grey...
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