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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Armed Robbery at Dunkirk 7-Eleven

Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Armed Robbery at Dunkirk 7-Eleven

On Saturday, September 9, 2023, at approximately 2:37 a.m., deputies responded to the 7-Eleven convenient store located at 2849 W. Chesapeake Beach Road in Dunkirk, for the report of an armed robbery. Investigation revealed three suspects wearing dark clothes and ski masks entered the store to rob it. One of the suspects walked behind...
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Police Seeking Any Video of Murder Suspects Vehicle in Maryland and Pennsylvania

Police Seeking Any Video of Murder Suspects Vehicle in Maryland and Pennsylvania

9/12/2023: The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying any video surveillance from businesses and/or home cameras capturing murder suspect Brandon Holbrook’s white Dodge pick up truck with a white bed cap during the time period of Sunday September 3rd to Tuesday September 5th, 2023. The pictured truck is identified...
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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Shooting in Owings

Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Shooting in Owings

On Sunday, September 10, 2023, around 10:52 p.m., deputies with the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Bureau responded to the 2900 block of 5th Street in Owings, MD for the report of a shooting. Deputies arrived on scene and located one adult male suffering from a gunshot wound. A preliminary investigation revealed the male...
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UPDATE: Lusby Woman Receives 3-Years Probation and No Jail Time After Reimbursing Calvert County Over $66,000 for Animal Care After Facing Over 150 Charges

UPDATE: Lusby Woman Receives 3-Years Probation and No Jail Time After Reimbursing Calvert County Over $66,000 for Animal Care After Facing Over 150 Charges

UPDATE 8/15/2023: On Tuesday, August 15, 2023, Carol Badart VanWie, 77, pleaded guilty in Calvert County District Court to multiple charges involving violations of Maryland’s animal cruelty laws. Ms. VanWie was found to have housed more than 40 rabbits and other creatures in unsanitary and inhumane conditions at her nonprofit venture, Bunny Magic and...
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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Public Assistance in Destruction of Property Cases

Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Public Assistance in Destruction of Property Cases

The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating multiple cases of property destruction in the Huntingtown and Owings area. Preliminary investigation revealed unknown suspects damaged several mailboxes on Holland Cliffs Road, Hunting Creek Road, Huntingtown Road, Mill Branch Road and Lower Marlboro Road. The Sheriff’s Office is requesting residents on those streets with home...
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Burglary at Cove Point Pool Concession Stand in Lusby Under Investigation

Burglary at Cove Point Pool Concession Stand in Lusby Under Investigation

The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a burglary to the concession stand at the Cove Point Pool. If you have any information on this incident at Cove Point Park that occurred overnight Friday (8/4) into Saturday (8/5) please contact the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy M. Contic at 410-535-2800.
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UPDATE: Police Make Arrest in Murder of 23-Year-Old Prince Frederick Man

UPDATE: Police Make Arrest in Murder of 23-Year-Old Prince Frederick Man

UPDATE 8/2/2023: On Tuesday, August 1, 2023, around 3:10 p.m., Calvert County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the 1600 block of Mint Court in Prince Frederick, for the report of a shooting. Deputies arrived on scene and located Dakarai Nivek Milburn, 23 of Prince Frederick, suffering from a single gunshot wound to the chest. Life...
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UPDATE: Washington D.C. Man Sentenced to 18-Years for Voluntary Manslaughter After Shooting 20-Year-Old Dunkirk Man Multiple Times

UPDATE: Washington D.C. Man Sentenced to 18-Years for Voluntary Manslaughter After Shooting 20-Year-Old Dunkirk Man Multiple Times

On July 28, 2023, Terrance Kenneth Yancey, 23, of Washington, DC, was sentenced to 18 years of active incarceration for his role in the shooting death of Tyree Richardson. The sentence was imposed by Calvert County Circuit Court Judge Mark S. Chandlee. In April, Yancey was convicted by a Calvert County jury of voluntary...
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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Whereabouts of Shawn Starcher – Wanted for Violation of Probation: Driving Vehicle While Impaired

Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Whereabouts of Shawn Starcher – Wanted for Violation of Probation: Driving Vehicle While Impaired

The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of Shawn Christopher Starcher, age 51 of St. Leonard. Starcher is wanted for Violation of Probation: Driving Vehicle While Impaired by Alcohol. Anyone with information in regards to Starcher, is asked to please contact the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office at (410) 535-2800, Sgt. Phillip Foote...
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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Crime Blotter – June 12 – June 18, 2023

Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Crime Blotter – June 12 – June 18, 2023

During the week of June 12– June 18, 2023, Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to 1,884 calls for service throughout the community. Theft: 23-41942 – On June 12, 2023, DFC Aranda received report of a theft from a vehicle. Contact was made with the complainant who advised her purse and its contents (MD...
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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Whereabouts of Brandon Pinder – Wanted for Failure to Register as a Sex Offender

Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Whereabouts of Brandon Pinder – Wanted for Failure to Register as a Sex Offender

The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of Brandon Tyron Pinder, age 36 of Sunderland. Pinder is wanted for Failure to Register as a Sex Offender and Violation of Lifetime Sex Offender Supervision. Anyone with information in regards to Pinder, is asked to please contact the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office at (410)...
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UPDATE: Additional Photos Released, Police Seeking Ranch Liquors Armed Robbery Suspect

UPDATE: Additional Photos Released, Police Seeking Ranch Liquors Armed Robbery Suspect

UPDATE 6/18/2023: Preliminary investigation revealed, an adult male described as tan complexioned, between 5 feet 10 inches tall and 6 foot, weighing 200+ pounds, black hair, wearing a medical style face mask, a navy blue Gap brand sweatshirt, black latex gloves and dark colored shoes entered the store, pointed a handgun at store employees, and...
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20-Year-Old Arrested for Impersonating Firefighter, Stealing Members Gear and Burglarizing Firehouse in Charles County

20-Year-Old Arrested for Impersonating Firefighter, Stealing Members Gear and Burglarizing Firehouse in Charles County

On May 12, 2023, police responded to Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department located at 3245 Old Washington Road in Waldorf, for the reported theft. Upon arrival, deputies made contact with witness Chief S. Duffer, and Sgt. Smith from the Prince George’s County Police Department. Chief Duffer stated that the suspect, Loxavier Maurice Jones, age 20...
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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Missing Owings Woman – Rachel Ann Boutaugh, age 33

Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Missing Owings Woman – Rachel Ann Boutaugh, age 33

The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of the missing adult, Rachel Ann Boutaugh (pictured below) of Owings. Rachel is a white female, 33 years old, approx. 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighs approximately 155 lbs. If located, or if there is information available on Rachel’s whereabouts, please contact Det. Weems...
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Police Identify Operator in Fatal Motorcycle Crash As 20-Year-Old Huntingtown Man

Police Identify Operator in Fatal Motorcycle Crash As 20-Year-Old Huntingtown Man

UPDATE 6/15/2023: On Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at 9:11 p.m., deputies from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Bureau responded to the 3600 block of Cassell Blvd. in Prince Frederick, for the report of a motor vehicle crash involving a motorcycle. Due to the seriousness of the collision, deputies from the Calvert County Sheriff’s...
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Police Seeking Identity of Vandalism Suspects in Calvert County

Police Seeking Identity of Vandalism Suspects in Calvert County

June 13, 2023 (Chesapeake Beach, MD) – In the late evening hours of June 12, 2023 and into the early morning hours of June 13, 2023, vandalism occurred on homes, streets, signs and vehicles throughout the Chesapeake Village community. The Town of Chesapeake Beach Public Works team is actively working to address areas of...
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UPDATE: Four Suspects From DC Arrested Following Dunkirk Bank Robbery, High Speed Chase and Serious Crash

UPDATE: Four Suspects From DC Arrested Following Dunkirk Bank Robbery, High Speed Chase and Serious Crash

UPDATE 5/2/2023 @ 2:15 P.M.: Cedric Fonta Moore, age 39, Silas Moliek Moore, age 37, Jamel Anthony Brown, age 31, and Donise Sarah Blacknell, age, 26, all of Washington D.C., have all been charged with Armed Robbery and Possession of a Firearm During a Felony. UPDATE 5/2/2023: The citizen that was injured during the...
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UPDATE: Second Suspect Who Travelled from Washington D.C., to St. Mary’s and Calvert County to Rob Pharmacies for Cough Syrup is Sentenced

UPDATE: Second Suspect Who Travelled from Washington D.C., to St. Mary’s and Calvert County to Rob Pharmacies for Cough Syrup is Sentenced

UPDATE 3/7/2023: On March 6, 2023, Samuel Alston Spence, 28, of District Heights, Maryland, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for his role in a 2022 robbery of the Walgreen’s Pharmacy in Prince Frederick. Judge Andrew S. Rappaport of the Calvert County Circuit Court suspended 12½ years of the sentence, leaving Spence to serve...
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Update Provided on Kitten Found in Dumpster in Calvert, Police Continue Search for Suspect

Update Provided on Kitten Found in Dumpster in Calvert, Police Continue Search for Suspect

UPDATE 2/8/2023: Update on the kitten found in a dumpster in Chesapeake Beach Meet Lulu! 😻 Lulu is an approximately one-year-old calico cat who is as sweet as the day is long. Through her ordeal, she seems determined not to hold it against anyone. She is thriving at the shelter and enjoying the love...
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Charles County Sheriff’s Office Warrant Unit Seeking Assistance in Locating Two Wanted Subjects

Charles County Sheriff’s Office Warrant Unit Seeking Assistance in Locating Two Wanted Subjects

Officers assigned to the CCSO’s Warrant Unit are seeking the public’s help locating two people who have open warrants. The cases are not related. Charles County Crime Solvers is offering a cash reward of up to $1,000 for the tip that leads to their arrest. Officers are trying to locate Brooke Lynn Edmonds, 27,...
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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Vandalism and Property Destruction at Wetlands Park in North Beach

Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Vandalism and Property Destruction at Wetlands Park in North Beach

The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a case of vandalism and property destruction at the Wetlands Park in North Beach. The vandalism occurred sometime between late October and November of 2022. Anyone with information about this case or possible suspects is asked to please contact Det. T. Buckler at [email protected]. Citizens may remain...
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UPDATE 1/18/2023: Criminal Indictment Filed Against Prince George’s County Man Who Shot Calvert Deputy

UPDATE 1/18/2023: Criminal Indictment Filed Against Prince George’s County Man Who Shot Calvert Deputy

1/18/2023: A criminal indictment was filed today, Wednesday, January 18, 2023 against Brandon Alexander Turner, age 21 of Greenbelt, MD. Turner is facing the current charges. Three counts of Attempted Murder – First Degree Three counts of Attempted Murder – Second Degree Three counts of Assault First Degree Two counts of Assault Second Degree...
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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Whereabout of Wanted Lusby Woman – Jacqueline Darlene Gardiner (AKA Matthews)

Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Whereabout of Wanted Lusby Woman – Jacqueline Darlene Gardiner (AKA Matthews)

The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of the wanted person: Jacqueline Darlene Gardiner (AKA Matthews), age 45 of Lusby. Gardiner is described as a white female, 5 feet 6 inches tall, weighing 145 lbs, with brown eyes and black hair. A criminal investigation revealed that Jacqueline Gardiner fabricated evidence that resulted...
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Police Investigating Multiple Burglaries Throughout St. Mary’s and Calvert County

Police Investigating Multiple Burglaries Throughout St. Mary’s and Calvert County

On Tuesday, January 3, 2023, police in St. Mary’s County responded to the following businesses and are investigating burglaries/property destruction. Kabob Kingdom located at 25188 Three Notch Road in Hollywood International Beverage Beer located at 21367 Great Mills Road in Lexington Park The Foxy Fish located at 28976 Three Notch Road in Mechanicsville –...
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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Burglaries to Ruddy Duck and Residence on Dowell Road

Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Burglaries to Ruddy Duck and Residence on Dowell Road

UPDATE 11:35 a.m.: Police Activity on Dowell Road has been cleared at this time. Suspect appears to be a white male with long red hair. Anyone seeing this subject or suspicious activity in the area should report it. Incident appears to be isolated at this time. UPDATE 10:42 a.m.: Police responded to the 13000...
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