The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of Serenity Faith Byrd, 27 of Great Mills, who is wanted on warrants for first- and second-degree escape. Byrd left an inpatient treatment center in Hagerstown without approval. Anyone with information about Byrd’s location is asked to contact Detective First Class James Bare at...
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On Tuesday, May 14, 2019, at approximately 5:25 p.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the area of Pegg Road and West Westbury Boulevard in Lexington Park, for the motor vehicle accident involving a pedestrian. Crews arrived on scene to find a single vehicle in the roadway and a 15-year-old male patient off...
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Enjoy specialty cruises all summer long aboard the historic Wm. B. Tennison departing from the Calvert Marine Museum. Built in 1899, the Tennison is the only Coast Guard licensed log-hulled, passenger-carrying vessel in the United States. The vessel served as an oyster buyboat until 1978 and has been designated a National Historic Landmark. All cruises are open...
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On Sunday, May 12, 2019, at approximately 10:30 a.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the area of Flat Iron Road and Shady Drive in Great Mills, for the reported motor vehicle accident with injuries. Crews arrived on scene to find a single Ford pick-up truck off the roadway and on its side,...
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the person pictured. On Sunday, May 12, 2019, at 12:30 p.m. at the California Walmart store, the suspect fraudulently used the self-checkout system to take dozens of items that were not paid for. Anyone with information about the identity of the suspect or...
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SMNEWSNET.COM would like to congratulate Trooper First Class Jason Mulhearn for receiving the award nomination for the Maryland State Police, Leonardtown Barrack Officer of the Year at the 19th Annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Day ceremony. The ceremony was sponsored by the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County, Department of Aging & Human Services and Triad/SALT...
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On May 14, 2019, Historic St. Mary’s City registration opened for the July 6 Adults Only tour of the Plantation. There are two scheduled times: 5:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. The tour is an hour in length and will give visitors a glimpse into the sordid side of Maryland’s past, based on real-life events...
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Governor Larry Hogan signed a number of critical health care and crime prevention measures, including legislation that will add more Marylanders to the health insurance rolls, and raise the minimum age tobacco can be sold to 21 amid an epidemic of teen vaping. The governor also signed Laura and Reid’s Law, which introduces tougher...
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K9 Brock was remembered and honored at the Second Annual Police K9 Memorial Service, held in Washington D.C. on Saturday, May 11, 2019. K9 Brock, a four-year-old German Shepherd, died on Jan. 18, 2018 after suffering from injuries during a training accident. His handler, Cpl. William Rishel, and members of the St. Mary’s County...
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The men and women of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office were recognized for professional excellence during 2018 on May 7, 2019 at its annual Awards Banquet, held at the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department Social Hall in Lexington Park. Gold Medal of Valor: DFC Jason Bush In fighting cancer, DFC Bush distinguished himself...
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Following deliberations by the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) on the status of the striped bass population along the Atlantic Coast, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources continued its ongoing leadership in striped bass conservation efforts. At the ASMFC meeting, Maryland again addressed the most pressing problem facing the Chesapeake Bay’s striper population — the significant volume...
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The American Red Cross Greater Chesapeake Region announces Misty L. Bruce as Executive Director of the Red Cross’ Southern Maryland Chapter. The highly visible role leads and directs volunteers and employees in the Southern Maryland Chapter to ensure the American Red Cross’ goals and mission are achieved. The population served by the chapter ranges...
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On Saturday, May 11, 2019, at approximately 4:00 a.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the area of 13483 Point Lookout Road in Ridge, for the reported motor vehicle accident. Crews arrived on scene to find a single vehicle off the roadway and into a tree, with two occupants out of the vehicle....
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the person pictured. On Wednesday, May 8, 2019, at 9:38 p.m., the suspect walked out of the California Walmart store with two “hoverboards” without paying for them. The suspect was last seen getting into a gold-colored SUV operated by a white female with...
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On Sunday, May 12, 2019, at approximately 12:50 p.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the area of 39205 Golden Beach Road and Huntt Road in Mechanicsville, for the motor vehicle accident reported serious with one vehicle overturned and subjects trapped. Crews arrived on scene to find a single vehicle off the roadway...
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Arc Southern Maryland will host its 17th Annual Pat Collins Golf Classic, named in honor of Pat Collins, a former board president. Collins dedicated his life to making a difference in the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The tournament will be held on June 14th at Chesapeake Hills Golf Course in...
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The Maui Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating Amanda Eller who was reported missing on Thursday, May 9, 2019. Amanda was last seen on May 8, 2019, at 07:30 a.m. Her white Toyota RAV4 was found by police in the parking lot at the Makawao Forest Reserve on May 9, 2019...
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On Sunday, May 12, 2019, at approximately 9:20 a.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the area of Three Notch Road and South Sandgates Road in Mechanicsville, for the motor vehicle accident reported serious with one subject trapped. Crews arrived on the scene to find two vehicles in the roadway in a t-bone...
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Samuel C.P. Baldwin, Jr. hails from Baltimore but has called Hollywood, Maryland home for 35 years. He is a managing partner at The Law Offices of Baldwin, Briscoe & Steinmetz where he has a full-time practice concentrated in family law. Baldwin also oversees the development of the firm’s practice areas which include family matters,...
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On Monday, May 6, 2019, at approximately 2:15 p.m., firefighters from Mechanicsville, Seventh District, Leonardtown, Hollywood, and Charles County responded to Budds Creek Road and Davis Road in Mechanicsville, for the reported structure fire. Crews arrived on scene to find a 20×25 shed fully engulfed in fire. Seventeen firefighters responded and had the fire...
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On Friday, May 10, 2019, at approximately 7:50 a.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the area of Budds Creek Road and Mechanicsville Road in Chaptico, for the motor vehicle accident reported serious with one subject trapped. Crews arrived on scene to find two vehicles in the intersection involved in a head-on collision...
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On Friday, May 10, 2019, at approximately 7:45 a.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the area of Point Lookout Road and Flat Iron Road in Great Mills, for the reported motor vehicle accident with injuries. Crews arrived on scene to find two vehicles off the roadway in a t-bone style collision with...
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Cassidy Michelle Lacey 21 years old, of Chaptico, MD. Will compete for the title of Miss Maryland USA, 2020 on November 8th – 10th 2019 at the North Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center in Bethesda Maryland. Miss Lacey is the daughter of, Brian and Delores Lacey. She is a dental assistant in...
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On Friday, May 10, 2019, at approximately 9:00 p.m., the St. Mary’s County Emergency Communications Center received a call from a female stating her brother was shot while in the area of Boothe Farm Lane in Valley Lee. The victim said a vehicle had driven past him when he heard a gunshot. The gunshot...
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Southern Maryland Roller Derby’s First Bout of 2019
WALDORF – Southern Maryland Roller Derby’s first bout of 2019 is coming to a track near you! This rematch versus the Mason Dixon Roller Vixens will be at Capital Clubhouse in Waldorf, on Saturday May 18. Come and enjoy a day of derby with us! Doors open at 5:30pm, and the first whistle blows...
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