UPDATE 11/27/2018 @ 9:40 a.m.: On November 26, 2018, at approximately 7:40 p.m. deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a motor vehicle collision, in the 24200 block of Point Lookout Road in the area of Hanover Drive in Leonardtown. Upon arrival deputies discovered a vehicle on fire with...
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On Tuesday, November 27, 2018, at approximately 4:45 a.m., Firefighters from Bay District, NAS Pax River, and Hollywood responded to to a trailer on Baja Lane and Coronado Drive, in Great Mills for the reported structure fire. Crews arrived on scene to find a one story single family residence with nothing evident from all...
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On Monday, November 26, 2018 at approximately 10:15 p.m., police fire and rescue personnel responded to Lady Baltimore Avenue, in Leonardtown for the reported shooting. Dispatchers advised responding units that the victim, a 52-year old male, was shot in the chest with a crossbow. The shooting was reportedly accidental, however police are investigating. Emergency...
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On Monday, November 26, 2018 at approximately 1:45 p.m., Firefighters from Bay District and NAS Patuxent River fire departments responded to George Washington Carver Elementary School, located on Carver School Boulevard, in Lexington Park, for the reported fire. Crews arrived on scene to find nothing evident on all sides of the building, with students...
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For the seventh year in a row, Sheriff Tim Cameron is implemented Maximum Deployment of Sheriff’s Office personnel throughout St. Mary’s County this holiday season. The first public roll call took place on Friday, November 23, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. in the Walmart parking lot on Miramar Way in California. The press and public...
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Anticipation is starting to build as the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Foundation gears up for #GivingTuesday, the annual international day of online giving that follows Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday. The 24-hour event scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 27 focuses on the giving season by inspiring people to collaborate and give to their communities following their...
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Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center in Solomons, Maryland, announces the Annmarie Garden in Lights schedule for the 2018 holiday season. This family-friendly light art event is a joyful outing for all ages – and has become a favorite Southern Maryland holiday tradition. The Garden is transformed with more than one million lights in dazzling and unique...
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On Monday, November 19, 2018, at approximately 9:45 p.m., police responded to the area of the Lexington Park Ford and Lincoln Dealership on Great Mills Road, for the reported vandalism. Police arrived on scene to find an STS Public Transportation bus, had rocks thrown at it while the vehicle was driving on Great Mills Road by...
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On Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018, at 6:34 p.m., the suspect cut the safety wire from a blue Samsung Note 1 cellphone and concealed it on his person. He then left the T-Mobile store on Lexington Village Way in Lexington Park without paying for it. The suspect is a black male with a full beard, tattoos on his neck,...
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On Thursday, November 22, 2018, at approximately 2:00 p.m., volunteer firefighters from Solomons, Prince Frederick, St. Leonard, Hollywood, Bay District, and surrounding companies responded to 11641 Big Bear Lane, in Lusby, for the reported kitchen fire. Prior to arrival of crews, dispatch advised they were taking multiple calls, and that the house had fire...
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As colder weather settles in, the St. Mary’s County Department of Aging & Human Services seeks additional volunteer drivers for Wrapping Arms ‘Round Many (or WARM). The program is a winter emergency shelter program for homeless individuals in St. Mary’s County. Citizens who have wondered how they could make a difference regarding homeless individuals...
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the persons pictured. On Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018, between 6:05 and 6:17 p.m., the suspects stole numerous bottles of Dove brand body wash during two trips in and out of the Lexington Park CVS store on Three Notch Road. Anyone with information about...
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It is with great sadness that the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office announces the death of Linda Darlene Davis Reno, who co-authored the recent book on the history of the agency: “America’s First – A History of America’s Oldest Continuously Operating Sheriff’s Office.” Reno, a resident of Charlotte Hall, died on Sunday, Nov. 18,...
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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources Police is cracking down on the illegal killing of fish and wildlife through a partnership with Maryland Wildlife Crimestoppers. This newly established nonprofit organization serves as the state affiliate of International Wildlife Crimestoppers, a group dedicated to stopping illegal hunting and fishing across the globe. Maryland Wildlife Crimestoppers was established to...
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Naval District Washington will hold a Police and Dispatcher Job Fair 2018 on Wednesday, December 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will take place at Capitol Skyline Hotel, 10 “I” St. SW, Washington, D.C. Applicants attending the Job Fair will be able to speak with human resources and law enforcement representatives...
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is advising that U.S. consumers not eat any romaine lettuce, and retailers and restaurants not serve or sell any, until we learn more about the outbreak. This investigation is ongoing and the advice will be updated as more information is available. Thirty-two people, including 13 who...
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On November 10, 2018, Deputy Westphal from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, responded to the 19600 block of Three Notch Road in Lexington Park, for the reported assault. Investigation revealed Sylvia Denise Clinton, 61 of Lexington Park, arrived at the victim’s residence and began creating a disturbance. Clinton went into the kitchen and...
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The St. Mary’s County Commission for Women is in search of extraordinary and inspiring women in the community. Nominations for Woman of the Year and Tomorrow’s Woman are now being accepted. The awards recognize women who have made significant contributions to the local region through their volunteer service. Nominees will be recognized at the Women’s History Month Banquet...
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UPDATE 11/20/2018: On October 31, 2018, at approximately 6:50 p.m. an individual wearing a “Jason” Halloween mask entered the Stop N Shop, located on Great Mills Road, in Lexington Park, armed with a knife. The individual took an undisclosed amount of money, and fled the business. The suspect is described as a white male, wearing...
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With extra traffic expected this Thanksgiving holiday, Maryland State Police will have additional troopers on patrol who will be using a variety of initiatives to keep traffic moving, respond quickly to highway incidents and take appropriate enforcement action when violations are observed that threaten the safety of travelers. Beginning Wednesday night, troopers from each...
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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announces that the two-week firearm hunting season for sika and white-tailed deer opens Nov. 24 and runs through Dec. 8. “The two-week firearms season remains our most popular hunting opportunity in the state,” Wildlife and Heritage Service Director Paul Peditto said. “More than one-third of the harvest occurs during this two-week season, which...
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The Leonardtown Rotary Club recently awarded its Paddle for Heroes Scholarship to College of Southern Maryland (CSM) student Stephen Vallandingham. A volunteer with the St. Mary’s County Advanced Life Support, Seventh District Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) and Seventh District Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Vallandingham is currently pursuing his EMS Paramedic Certificate at CSM. Established...
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On Sunday, November 18, 2018 at approximately 3:25 p.m, police fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of the Canopy Liquors, on Great Mills Road, and Saratoga Drive, in Lexington Park, for the reported serious motor vehicle accident with one person trapped. Crews arrived on scene to find two vehicles, with one in...
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On Friday, November 16, 2018, at approximately 3:05 p.m., police fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of 18371 Three Notch Road, and Hill House Farm Lane, for the reported motor vehicle accident. Crews arrived on scene to find a large commercial vehicle off the roadway and in a ditch, with the single...
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UPDATE 11/16/2018: According to the Office of the State Fire Marshal, the occupant of the residence at 36817 Sandy Lane, in Bushwood, discovered the fire located in a living space of the residence. The total monetary loss to the structure and contents was estimated at $100,000. The occupant was able to escape without injury; however,...
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