Law Enforcement

Charles County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Two Shot in White Plains

Charles County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Two Shot in White Plains

On Friday, August 16, 2024, at 9:38 p.m., officers responded to the 2300 block of Eden Woods Drive in Waldorf for the report of gunshots. A large amount of shell casings were located in the parking lot of the leasing office. One unrelated vehicle in the parking lot was damaged. Officers then received a...
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Police Investigate Non-Fatal Shooting, Possible Road Rage Incident in Waldorf

Police Investigate Non-Fatal Shooting, Possible Road Rage Incident in Waldorf

On Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at 9:28 p.m., officers responded to EMS 3 in Waldorf for the report of a shooting. When officers arrived, they learned the victim was a passenger in a car being driven by an acquaintance and was traveling on Route 5 near Post Office Road in Waldorf. A vehicle got...
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Police Investigating Motorcyclist Shot on Flaherty Place in Waldorf

Police Investigating Motorcyclist Shot on Flaherty Place in Waldorf

On Friday, August 23, 2024, between 4:30 p.m. and 5 p.m., an adult male reported he was riding a motorcycle in the area of Flaherty Place in Waldorf, when he thought he was struck by a rock. He went home and realized he was bleeding and then went to a nearby hospital where he...
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Additional Arrests Made During Joint Law Enforcement Effort To Combat Unlawful Exhibition Driving Events In Maryland

Additional Arrests Made During Joint Law Enforcement Effort To Combat Unlawful Exhibition Driving Events In Maryland

Additional people have been identified and charged after the Maryland Department of State Police and partner law enforcement agencies address ongoing concerns over unlawful large-scale exhibition driving events throughout Maryland. On Saturday, August 25, 2024, members from the Maryland Car Rally Task Force were working in collaboration with the Maryland State Police Special Operations...
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Deputies in Charles County Recover Stolen Vehicle and Arrest Bryans Road Couple in Fraud Case

Deputies in Charles County Recover Stolen Vehicle and Arrest Bryans Road Couple in Fraud Case

On August 15, 2024, officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office successfully recovered a stolen vehicle and arrested two suspects linked to an attempted credit card fraud at a local gas station. According to court documents, at approximately 8:54 a.m., officers responded to a report of an attempted credit card fraud at a gas...
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Deputies in Charles County Recover Loaded Handgun – Waldorf Man Arrested

Deputies in Charles County Recover Loaded Handgun – Waldorf Man Arrested

A late-night patrol by Charles County Sheriff’s Deputies led to the arrest of a Waldorf man and the recovery of a loaded handgun. According to court documents, on August 24, 2024, around 2:10 a.m., deputies were conducting a neighborhood check on Thomas Hardy Place, a location known for drug activity and loitering, when they...
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Lexington Park Resident’s History of Firearm Offenses Sparks Community Outrage

Lexington Park Resident’s History of Firearm Offenses Sparks Community Outrage

Many in the community are questioning how Kyreek Montrel Adams, a 20-year-old resident of Lexington Park, remained free for so long despite a series of arrests and serious firearm offenses. Adams, who was recently arrested on August 24, 2024, faces multiple firearm-related charges and has a criminal history involving numerous weapons violations dating back...
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Taylor Sentenced to Life in Prison For 1979 Cold Case Murder of Vickie Lynn Belk in Charles County

Taylor Sentenced to Life in Prison For 1979 Cold Case Murder of Vickie Lynn Belk in Charles County

UPDATE 8/24/2024: Tony Covington, State’s Attorney for Charles County, announced that on Friday, August 23, 2024, Charles County Circuit Court Judge H. James West sentenced Andre Taylor, 63, to Life in prison for the First-Degree Murder of Vickie Lynn Belk. Taylor was convicted of the aforementioned charge by a Charles County jury on July...
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First SOMD Cars & Coffee “Stuff the Bus” Event a Huge Success!

First SOMD Cars & Coffee “Stuff the Bus” Event a Huge Success!

UPDATE 8/26/2024: The first SOMD Cars & Coffee “Stuff The Bus” event was a huge success!!!! “Thanks to all of you, we collected a total of 254 backpacks, fully stocked with supplies, & THEN SOME x10. Your kindness will make a significant impact on so many children and teachers.” A HUGE thank you to...
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19-Year-Old Succumbs to Injuries Sustained After Being Struck by Vehicle While Riding E-Bike

19-Year-Old Succumbs to Injuries Sustained After Being Struck by Vehicle While Riding E-Bike

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit has assumed the investigation into a fatal collision involving an e-bike that occurred in the town of Riverdale Park. The deceased rider is 19-year-old Jorge Martinez-Martinez of Hyattsville. On August 14, 2024, at approximately 10:00 pm, officers with the Riverdale Park Police Department...
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UPDATE: Teen Charged with Impaired Driving After Single Vehicle Rollover in Great Mills

UPDATE: Teen Charged with Impaired Driving After Single Vehicle Rollover in Great Mills

UPDATE 8/26/2024: Maryland State Troopers from the Leonardtown Barrack responded and investigated the collision. The operator and single occupant of the vehicle, Edwin Rowe Kline Jr., age 19 of Lexington Park, was issued the following traffic citations. DRIVING VEHICLE WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL DRIVING VEH. WHILE IMPAIRED BY ALCOHOL VIOLATING LIC. RESTRICTION...
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Mother and Two Children Flown to Trauma Centers After Head-on Collision in Charles County

Mother and Two Children Flown to Trauma Centers After Head-on Collision in Charles County

On Saturday, August 24, 2024, at approximately 8:20 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Durham Church Road and Port Tobacco Road, for the serious motor vehicle collision with entrapment. Crews arrived on the scene to find two vehicles involved in a head-on style collision and confirmed the operator...
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One Flown Out, Two Transported After Serious Three-Vehicle Crash in Prince Frederick

One Flown Out, Two Transported After Serious Three-Vehicle Crash in Prince Frederick

On Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at approximately 4:45 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the intersection of Dares Beach Road and Clay Hammond Road in Prince Frederick, for the motor vehicle collision reported serious with one overturned. Crews arrived on the scene to find three vehicles involved with one Jeep off...
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Lexington Park Man Arrested for Assault and DUI After Alleged Domestic Incident

Lexington Park Man Arrested for Assault and DUI After Alleged Domestic Incident

Randall Scott Mayle III, 27, of Lexington Park, was arrested in the early hours of August 21, 2024, following an alleged domestic assault and a DUI incident. According to court documents, Maryland State Police responded to a report of domestic violence at Mayle’s residence on Far Cry Road around 3:30 AM. Upon arrival, Trooper...
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Mechanicsville Woman Arrested on Multiple Charges After Found Passed Out in a Running Vehicle

Mechanicsville Woman Arrested on Multiple Charges After Found Passed Out in a Running Vehicle

Julia Renee Foster, 27, of Mechanicsville, was arrested on August 18, 2024, following an incident at an Arby’s parking lot located on Market Drive in Charlotte Hall. The arrest occurred after a concerned witness reported seeing Foster unconscious in a running vehicle. According to court documents, Deputy Geric of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s...
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Employee at Home Goods in California Charged with Theft Scheme Over $3,800

Employee at Home Goods in California Charged with Theft Scheme Over $3,800

Martha Jean Cotterell, 57, of Lexington Park, was arrested on July 30, 2024, and charged with multiple felony theft offenses. According to court documents, Cotterell is accused of stealing approximately $3,898.98 from the Home Goods store where she was employed by executing a series of fraudulent transactions. The investigation began when store management noticed...
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Family Crime Ring – Mechanicsville Trio Busted in Major Drug and Gun Operation

Family Crime Ring – Mechanicsville Trio Busted in Major Drug and Gun Operation

Three men from Mechanicsville have been indicted on a series of drug and firearm charges following investigations by the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office. James Nathaniel Reed, 77, of Mechanicsville, is facing multiple charges related to drug trafficking and firearm possession. According to the indictment, on December 8, 2023, Reed allegedly possessed multiple firearms,...
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Police Investigating Yet Another Night of Shots Fired on Columbus Drive

Police Investigating Yet Another Night of Shots Fired on Columbus Drive

On Thursday, August 22, 2024, at approximately 9:22 p.m., police responded to the 46000 block of Columbus Drive, for at least seven 911 callers reporting 20 or more gunshots. Police arrived on the scene to find shell casings scattered throughout the street with a Chevrolet Camaro and residences struck by the gunfire. No known injuries...
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Back-to-School Traffic Safety: Protecting Our Children as the New School Year Begins

Back-to-School Traffic Safety: Protecting Our Children as the New School Year Begins

As summer comes to an end, the excitement of a new school year begins. However, the return to school also brings increased traffic, particularly around school zones, making it essential for everyone to prioritize safety. Whether you’re a parent, student, or daily commuter, here are some crucial tips to help ensure the safety of...
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St. Mary’s County Man Finally Arrested After Multiple Run-Ins with Police

St. Mary’s County Man Finally Arrested After Multiple Run-Ins with Police

On August 20, 2024, law enforcement in St. Mary’s County responded to two separate incidents involving 51-year-old Michael A. King of Leonardtown, Maryland. King now faces multiple charges following these events, which occurred in Great Mills and Leonardtown. According to court documents, at approximately 5:06 a.m., the St. Mary’s County Emergency Communications Center received...
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Routine Traffic Stop in Charles County Uncovers Handgun and Leads to Multiple Arrests

Routine Traffic Stop in Charles County Uncovers Handgun and Leads to Multiple Arrests

A routine traffic stop on August 20, 2024, in Charles County took an unexpected turn when officers discovered a loaded firearm and arrested three young adults on various charges, including illegal gun possession and identity fraud. The incident occurred near Saint Christopher Drive in White Plains, highlighting the unpredictable nature of law enforcement work....
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Prince Frederick Man Arrested on Drug Related Charges at Dunkirk Shopping Center

Prince Frederick Man Arrested on Drug Related Charges at Dunkirk Shopping Center

Harry Albert Vredenburg, 57, of Prince Frederick, was arrested on August 20, 2024, on multiple charges, including drug possession, following a theft investigation at the Shoppes at Apple Greene Shopping Center in Dunkirk. The incident began around 1:48 PM when deputies from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a theft...
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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Identity of Person of Interest

Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Identity of Person of Interest

The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance to identify the male pictured below who may be living/frequenting the St. Leonard area. The subject is a person of interest in an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information in regards to the identity or the whereabouts of this individual is asked to please contact...
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UPDATE: 18-Year-Old Great Mills Teen Arrested for Stabbing in Lexington Park

UPDATE: 18-Year-Old Great Mills Teen Arrested for Stabbing in Lexington Park

UPDATE 8/20/2024: On August 19, 2024, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to a stabbing on Great Mills Road in Lexington Park. The incident occurred around 5:40 p.m. and involved Luricko Amazzio Clyburn Jr., 18, of Lexington Park, along with two other individuals. According to court documents, a verbal argument broke out between...
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UPDATE: Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Head-on Collision in Mechanicsville

UPDATE: Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Head-on Collision in Mechanicsville

UPDATE 8/21/2024: On Monday August 19, 2024, at approximately 6:01 pm, Troopers assigned to the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack responded to a serious motor vehicle accident on New Market Turner Rd, in Mechanicsville. Preliminary investigation revealed a collision involving two vehicles. The driver of vehicle 1, 2002 Pontiac Grand Am was pronounced deceased...
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