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Police Make Three Arrests, Recover Five Firearms Over 3,000 Thousand Fentanyl Pills

Police Make Three Arrests, Recover Five Firearms Over 3,000 Thousand Fentanyl Pills

A Gang Unit investigation led to the arrest of three suspects and the recovery of multiple weapons and thousands of fentanyl pills. The suspects are 26-year-old Dream Edwards of Columbia, Maryland, 22-year-old Romel Johnson of Laurel and 34-year-old Michael Jordan Thompson of Washington, DC. During the course of their investigation, detectives executed a search...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Responds to Fight at Great Mills High School

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Responds to Fight at Great Mills High School

On Wednesday, January 17, 2024, while providing support for a basketball game at Great Mills High School, Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office issued a call for officer assistance for an active disturbance involving a large crowd. Deputies from the Patrol Division, the Special Operations Division, and the Criminal Investigations Division responded...
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Drunk Driving Leads to Hand Gun Arrest for 24-Year-Old Charlotte Hall Man

Drunk Driving Leads to Hand Gun Arrest for 24-Year-Old Charlotte Hall Man

On Saturday, January 13, 2024, Trooper Holder from the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack conducted a traffic stop on Thompson Corner Road at Lockes Hill Road, in Mechanicsville. Investigation revealed that the driver of the vehicle, identified as Dawson Alexander Jewell, 24, of Charlotte Hall, was driving while under the influence and was arrested....
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Gambrills Woman Arrested for Possession of Crack Cocaine and Clonazepam After Traffic Stop in Charlotte Hall

Gambrills Woman Arrested for Possession of Crack Cocaine and Clonazepam After Traffic Stop in Charlotte Hall

On Sunday, January 14, 2024, at approximately 10:50 p.m., Trooper Holder from the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack conducted a traffic stop on Point Lookout Road at Mohawk Drive, Charlotte Hall. The vehicle was described as a grey Hyundai passenger car with an unreadable paper tag. While speaking with troopers on scene, the driver...
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17-Year-Old and 12-Year-Old Rescued from Vehicle After Rollover Collision in La Plata

17-Year-Old and 12-Year-Old Rescued from Vehicle After Rollover Collision in La Plata

On Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at approximately 5:07 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Durham Church Road near Port Tobacco Road in La Plata, for the motor vehicle collision reported serious with one vehicle overturned and two trapped. Crews quickly arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle...
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Prince Frederick Man Arrested for Possession of Crack Cocaine After Traffic Stop in St. Leonard

Prince Frederick Man Arrested for Possession of Crack Cocaine After Traffic Stop in St. Leonard

On January 6, 2024, S/DFC Wilder from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office initiated a traffic stop along St. Leonard Road in the area of the St. Leonard Post Office in St. Leonard, on a vehicle traveling 30 mph+ over the posted speed limit. During the traffic stop, a tear-off baggie with a hard white...
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UPDATE: Lexington Park Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison After Killing Two Lexington Park Women in 2021 Impaired Driving Crash

UPDATE: Lexington Park Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison After Killing Two Lexington Park Women in 2021 Impaired Driving Crash

UPDATE 1-17-2024: State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling announced today that Kevin Eugene Luther, 43, of Lexington Park, Maryland, was sentenced to 20 years in prison with 12 years of active incarceration for two counts of manslaughter by motor vehicle for a crash that tragically took the lives of two victims. On August 31, 2021, at...
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Great Mills Man Arrested in Calvert County for Possession of Cocaine After Traffic Stop in Lusby

Great Mills Man Arrested in Calvert County for Possession of Cocaine After Traffic Stop in Lusby

On January 6, 2024, at approximately 7:30 a.m., Deputy First Class Shoemaker from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office initiated a traffic stop near the Cove Point Self Storage located on Cove Point Road in Lusby, after a gray in color Toyota Tacoma was observed traveling 75 mph in a posted 55 mph zone. Upon...
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Landover Teen and Two Juveniles Arrested After High Speed Chase in Calvert County

Landover Teen and Two Juveniles Arrested After High Speed Chase in Calvert County

On Saturday, January 6, 2024, at 9:39 p.m., a stationary tag reader located on Route 4 and Route 260, in Dunkirk, alerted deputies from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office of a stolen vehicle in the county. The vehicle was described as a 2021 Toyota Corolla, bearing a Virginia registration that was reported stolen from...
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Pasadena Man Arrested for Possession With Intent to Distribute Cocaine and Oxycodone After Traffic stop in Owings

Pasadena Man Arrested for Possession With Intent to Distribute Cocaine and Oxycodone After Traffic stop in Owings

On Wednesday, January 3, 2024, the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) Stop Team initiated a traffic stop in the area of 5th Street and Marcellas Drive in Owings, after the operator repeatedly crossed the center lines and the rear taillight was not fully operational. Upon making contact with the driver...
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Lexington Park Man Arrested for Destruction of Property to County Police Car

Lexington Park Man Arrested for Destruction of Property to County Police Car

On Tuesday, January 9, 2024, Deputy Andrew Budd was transporting Angel Barrios-Deleon, 52, of Lexington Park, to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center to serve an active warrant for Assault Second Degree charges. While in route to the Detention Center, Barrios-Deleon intentionally spread dog feces from the bottom of his shoes onto the headliner...
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Maryland Judiciary to launch newly redesigned Case Search website on February 5, 2024

Maryland Judiciary to launch newly redesigned Case Search website on February 5, 2024

The Maryland Judiciary is redesigning its Case Search website as a part of its commitment to stay current with technology trends. The new design, launching on February 5, 2024, will allow for users to navigate the site and search more easily for public case information in a simpler and more efficient manner. The new...
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One Child Injured After Vehicle Reportedly Runs Red Light in Lexington Park

One Child Injured After Vehicle Reportedly Runs Red Light in Lexington Park

On Sunday, January 14, 2024, at approximately 5:00 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the intersection of Great Mills Road and South Essex Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported motor vehicle collision with unknown injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to find a two-vehicle T-bone style collision involving one van overturned...
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State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling Secures a $302,338 Grant to Expand Victim Services for St. Mary’s County

State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling Secures a $302,338 Grant to Expand Victim Services for St. Mary’s County

State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling is proud to announce that the State’s Attorney’s Office for St. Mary’s County was awarded a $302,338 Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grant from the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services (GOCPYVS). “We are grateful to receive the grant, which enables our office to expand the available...
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Huntingtown Man Convicted of 10 Felony Counts of Animal Cruelty Relating to Cockfighting

Huntingtown Man Convicted of 10 Felony Counts of Animal Cruelty Relating to Cockfighting

On January 12, 2024, a Calvert County District Court Judge convicted Luis Alberto Hinojosa Morales, 36, of Huntingtown, of 10 felony animal cruelty charges relating to illegal cockfighting. In August 2022, neighbors reported to Calvert County Animal Control that Morales was keeping a large number of roosters on his property and that they were...
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Police Arrest Charlotte Hall Man on Multiple Drug Charges After Traffic Stop in St. Mary County

Police Arrest Charlotte Hall Man on Multiple Drug Charges After Traffic Stop in St. Mary County

On Monday, January 15, 2024, at approximately 2:13 p.m., while conducting traffic enforcement in Mechanicsville, Deputy Joseph Senatore of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office initiated a traffic stop for a safety violation that led to a drug-related arrest. While making contact with the driver, Deputy Senatore observed CDS paraphernalia inside the vehicle. A...
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UPDATE: 30-Year-Old Charlotte Hall Woman Killed After Collision in Charles County

UPDATE: 30-Year-Old Charlotte Hall Woman Killed After Collision in Charles County

UPDATE 1/16/2024: On Monday, January 15, 2024, at approximately 4:30 p.m., Troopers from Maryland State Police La Plata Barrack responded to Maryland Route 6 (Charles Street) in the area of Gilbert Run Park in Charlotte Hall, for a serious motor vehicle collision. Due to the circumstances, the Maryland State Police CRASH Team was requested...
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Truck Carrying 2,800 Gallons of Off-Road Diesel Overturns in Waldorf

Truck Carrying 2,800 Gallons of Off-Road Diesel Overturns in Waldorf

On Thursday, January 11, 2024, at approximately 7:27 a.m., fire and rescue personnel from Charles, St. Mary’s and Prince George’s County responded to the intersection of Malcolm Road and Covington Road in Waldorf, for the motor vehicle collision involving hazardous materials. Prince George’s County Engine Tanker 836 arrived first to report a fuel tanker...
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Public Safety Issues Animal Safety Alert Due to Severe Cold Weather

Public Safety Issues Animal Safety Alert Due to Severe Cold Weather

Due to severe cold temperatures forecast for Calvert County, the Department of Public Safety has issued an animal safety alert beginning Sunday, Jan. 14 through Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024. Animal owners or custodians are required to provide the following protections for the duration of the alert: Dogs and cats should be brought inside to...
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UPDATE: PJ Forrest Towing Seeking Information on Theft Suspects Who Stole Equipment Off Tow Truck

UPDATE: PJ Forrest Towing Seeking Information on Theft Suspects Who Stole Equipment Off Tow Truck

UPDATE 1/15/2024: The vehicle suspect has been identified as a black 2007 Lexus ES 350 4-door sedan bearing Virginia registration plates “TWY-7254” Suspect vehicle was occupied by a black male wearing a black and purple colored jacket or sweatshirt. He did have a mask covering his mouth. 1/14/2024: On Sunday, January 14, 2024, at...
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Snow Emergency Plan in Effect for Calvert County

Snow Emergency Plan in Effect for Calvert County

The Maryland State Police has activated the Snow Emergency Plan for Calvert County effective at 6:23 p.m. on January 15, 2024. Current weather conditions and/or forecasts indicate that normal vehicular travel is or will become extremely dangerous. Motorists are encouraged to stay off of the roadways. This will allow emergency services and State Highway...
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One Flown to Trauma Center After Single Vehicle Strikes Guardrail and Flips in Mechanicsville

One Flown to Trauma Center After Single Vehicle Strikes Guardrail and Flips in Mechanicsville

On Monday, January 15, 2024, at approximately 12:45 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of the Chaptico Park located at 26600 Budds Creek Road in Mechanicsville, for the serious motor vehicle collision with one vehicle overturned and possible entrapment. 13 volunteers from Mechanicsville and 6 from Seventh District responded to the...
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One Displaced After Accidental House Fire in Hughesville, No Injuries Reported

One Displaced After Accidental House Fire in Hughesville, No Injuries Reported

On Thursday, January 11, 2024, at approximately 9:07 a.m., firefighters from Hughesville and surrounding departments were alerted to 5655 Ted Bowling Road in Hughesville, for the reported house on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single story single residence with smoke showing from all four sides. A working fire assignment was...
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Police Investigating House Shot in Lexington Park, No Known Injuries Reported

Police Investigating House Shot in Lexington Park, No Known Injuries Reported

On Sunday, January 14, 2024, at approximately 2:00 p.m., police responded to the 46000 block of Columbus Drive in Lexington Park, for multiple 911 calls reporting shots fired. Police arrived on the scene to find that unknown shooter(s) fired multiple shots, striking an occupied residence. No known injuries have been reported. The investigation is...
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Police Seeking Identity of Woman Who Stole from Optimal Vapor in Lexington Park

Police Seeking Identity of Woman Who Stole from Optimal Vapor in Lexington Park

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office (SMCSO) is seeking assistance to identify and locate an individual connected with a theft from a local business. At approximately 10:55 a.m., on Monday, December 18, 2023, three individuals, including the female shown in these photos, entered Optimal Vapor on Three Notch Road in Lexington Park, MD, and...
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