Law Enforcement

Police Recover Knife and Stun Gun from Thomas Stone High School Student

Police Recover Knife and Stun Gun from Thomas Stone High School Student

On Thursday, June 9, 2022, at 1:00 p.m., a school administrator at Thomas Stone High School was advised that a student was in possession of a knife and a stun gun, which were recovered. The school resource officer is conducting an investigation and, upon completion, will review the case with the State’s Attorney’s Office...
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Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision Involving Wrong-Way Driver on I-495 in Prince George’s County

Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision Involving Wrong-Way Driver on I-495 in Prince George’s County

Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred early this morning in Prince George’s County. Shortly before 3:30 a.m., on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, troopers from the Maryland State Police Forestville Barrack responded to the area of northbound I-495 at Central Avenue for a two-vehicle crash. According to a preliminary investigation,...
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Charles County Detention Center Receives Perfect Score During Maryland Commission on Correctional Standards Audit

Charles County Detention Center Receives Perfect Score During Maryland Commission on Correctional Standards Audit

Charles County Sheriff Troy D. Berry is proud to announce the Charles County Detention Center (CCDC) achieved a 100 percent compliance rating, marked with excellence, during an audit conducted by the Maryland Commission on Correctional Standards (MCCS) in January. The MCCS created standards to ensure correctional facilities in Maryland operate as safely, efficiently and...
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Charles County Sheriff’s Office Alcohol & Tobacco Unit Recover Four Unlicensed Gambling Machines from White Plains Business

Charles County Sheriff’s Office Alcohol & Tobacco Unit Recover Four Unlicensed Gambling Machines from White Plains Business

Members of the Sheriff’s Office Alcohol / Tobacco Unit received a complaint about slot machines being operated without a license at an area business in the 4700 block of Crain Highway in White Plains. Based on the complaint, an alcohol compliance check was conducted at the business. Four slot machines – which were not...
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Police Arrest 17-Year-Old Gwynn Park High School Student and Recover Loaded Gun and Drugs

Police Arrest 17-Year-Old Gwynn Park High School Student and Recover Loaded Gun and Drugs

The Prince George’s County Police Department arrested and charged a student at Gwynn Park High School in Brandywine for bringing a loaded gun onto school property. The 17-year-old student is charged as an adult. On Monday, June 6, 2022, at approximately 10:00 a.m., a staff member located the gun in the nurse’s office bathroom...
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Three La Plata Police Officers Receive Community Engagement Awards

Three La Plata Police Officers Receive Community Engagement Awards

Lieutenant Payne was honored for leading LPPD’s efforts in collecting over 1,000 toys for residents of Calvert City, Kentucky, after its historic and devastating tornado. On December 15, 2021, the agency determined it would conduct a toy drive for the tornado victims. After agency employees collected over 1,000 toys, games, and pieces of sports...
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Calvert County Government Announces Juneteenth Holiday Schedule – Monday, June 20, 2022

Calvert County Government Announces Juneteenth Holiday Schedule – Monday, June 20, 2022

The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners announces county offices will be closed on Monday, June 20, 2022, in observance of Juneteenth. In addition: The Appeal Solid Waste Facility, which includes the landfill and transfer station, and all county customer convenience centers will be open with normal operating hours. The Solomons Septage Receiving Facility...
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Governor Hogan Announces $7.5 Million in Accountability Resources Grant Funding Available Through Re-Fund the Police Initiative

Governor Hogan Announces $7.5 Million in Accountability Resources Grant Funding Available Through Re-Fund the Police Initiative

Governor Larry Hogan announced that $7.5 million in new funding is now available under the Police Accountability, Community, and Transparency (PACT) grant  as part of his Re-Fund the Police Initiative. Administered by the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services, this funding will help provide more body cameras, de-escalation training, and other critical tools...
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Chesapeake Beach Man Arrested for Possession of Fentanyl

Chesapeake Beach Man Arrested for Possession of Fentanyl

On June 5, 2022, Deputy Aranda of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop in the 10000 block of Ward Road in Dunkirk, for a vehicle’s equipment violation. Upon making contact with the driver, Christopher Michael Shaner, 30 of Chesapeake Beach, Deputy Aranda observed a broken piece of a pill container in...
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Handgun and Suspected Methamphetamines Recovered in Vehicle / Driver Prohibited from Possessing a Firearm

Handgun and Suspected Methamphetamines Recovered in Vehicle / Driver Prohibited from Possessing a Firearm

On June 7, 2022, at 1:50 a.m., a patrol officer from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office initiated a traffic stop in the area of Leonardtown Road and Old Washington Road, in Waldorf. A computer check revealed the driver had an open warrant for failing to appear in court in Talbot County. During the stop,...
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UPDATE: Severe Weather in Southern Maryland Causes Power Outages and Damage

UPDATE: Severe Weather in Southern Maryland Causes Power Outages and Damage

UPDATE @ 10:10 p.m., Multiple SMECO crews have restored most power throughout the region. As of 10:10 p.m., approximately 1,658 customers are still without power. 6/8/2022 @ 8:55 p.m., over 10,000 customers are currently without power – SMECO crews are working on restoring multiple outages, and firefighters in Charles, Calvert and St. Mary’s are...
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Nanjemoy Man Arrested After Stealing Dog and Attempting to Disarm Police Officer

Nanjemoy Man Arrested After Stealing Dog and Attempting to Disarm Police Officer

On June 4, 2022, at 1:34 p.m., officers responded to the area of Riverside Run Drive in Indian Head for the report of a theft. A preliminary investigation revealed the suspect, Depaul Carroll, 49, of Nanjemoy, entered the victim’s fenced-in yard and picked up her small dog, and walked away. The victim observed the...
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Maryland State Police Warn Public of Online Scam Involving The Sexual Extortion Of Minors

Maryland State Police Warn Public of Online Scam Involving The Sexual Extortion Of Minors

Maryland State Police remind parents of online safety and to be aware of online scams involving the sexual extortion of minors. The Maryland State Police have received numerous reports of minors being contacted by other social media users who begin chatting with them via messaging services such as Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat. Social media platforms...
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Calvert County Board of County Commissioners Approves $342 Million 2023 FY Budget

Calvert County Board of County Commissioners Approves $342 Million 2023 FY Budget

The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) approved a $342 million fiscal year (FY) 2023 general fund operating budget. FY 2023 begins July 1, 2022. The general fund budget for FY 2023 is a balanced budget and reflects an increase of approximately $14.1 million compared to the FY 2022 adopted general fund budget....
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Two Injured, One Flown to Trauma Center After Rollover Collision in Huntingtown

Two Injured, One Flown to Trauma Center After Rollover Collision in Huntingtown

On Saturday, June 4, 2022, at approximately 5:00 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to Rt.4 and Bowie Shop Road in Huntingtown, for a motor vehicle collision reported serious with rollover and entrapment. Crews arrived on the scene to find two vehicles involved with one overturned with entrapment. Firefighters extricated the trapped victim...
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Jennifer Road Detention Center Employee Charged After Committing Sex Offense Against Inmate

Jennifer Road Detention Center Employee Charged After Committing Sex Offense Against Inmate

On Sunday, June 5, 2022, at approximately 5:30 p.m. officers responded to an alleged sex offense at the Jennifer Road Detention Center. The investigation revealed a Jennifer Road Detention Center employee committed a 4th-degree sex offense against an inmate. Southern District detectives are investigating and asking anyone with information about this or other incidents...
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No Injuries Reported After Dump Truck Overturns in Bryantown

No Injuries Reported After Dump Truck Overturns in Bryantown

On Monday, June 6, 2022, at approximately 7:00 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Leonardtown Road and Bryantown Road in Bryantown, for the motor vehicle collision involving a large vehicle. Units arrived on scene to find a single dump truck overturned with its contents spilling into the roadway. The...
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UPDATE: Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Find Missing Chesapeake Beach Woman Deceased, Death Investigation Ongoing

UPDATE: Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Find Missing Chesapeake Beach Woman Deceased, Death Investigation Ongoing

UPDATE 6/8/2022: Police announced D’Angelo was located deceased on June 7, 2022. There are no signs of foul play at this time. This investigation is ongoing. 6/6/2022: The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of Denise Diane D’Angelo, age 50. D’Angelo is described as a white female with blue eyes, blonde/strawberry colored...
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UPDATE: Police Investigating Assault, Altercation Inside Thomas Stone High School That Resulted in Teacher Being Flown to Trauma Center

UPDATE: Police Investigating Assault, Altercation Inside Thomas Stone High School That Resulted in Teacher Being Flown to Trauma Center

UPDATE 6/8/2022: On June 7, 2022, at 1:25 p.m., a school resource officer and administrators at Thomas Stone High School were notified of a student who was struck in the head by a book that was thrown by another student while inside a classroom. A group of students arrived to confront the person who...
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No Injuries After Single Vehicle Overturns in Bryans Road

No Injuries After Single Vehicle Overturns in Bryans Road

On Monday, June 6, 2022, at approximately 4:30 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the 7300 block of Billingsley Road in Bryans Road, for the reported motor vehicle collision with one overturned. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle on its side with both occupants out of the vehicle....
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UPDATE: Police Investigating Fatal Accident in Charlotte Hall, Victim Identified as 81-Year-Old Mechanicsville Woman

UPDATE: Police Investigating Fatal Accident in Charlotte Hall, Victim Identified as 81-Year-Old Mechanicsville Woman

UPDATE 6/7/2022: On Monday, June 6, 2022 at 5:23 pm, St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to 30343 Triangle Drive in Charlotte Hall for the reported motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian. Upon arrival, the driver was pronounced deceased due to sustained injuries and the Sheriff’s Office’s Collision Reconstruction Unit was requested. Preliminary...
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Hughesville Man Arrested After Serious Motor Vehicle Collision in Mechanicsville, 8-Year-Old and One Adult Flown to Trauma Centers

Hughesville Man Arrested After Serious Motor Vehicle Collision in Mechanicsville, 8-Year-Old and One Adult Flown to Trauma Centers

On Saturday, May 4, 2022, at approximately 6:00 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel from St. Mary’s and Charles County responded to the area of New Market Road (Rt.6) and Whalen Road in Mechanicsville, for the motor vehicle collision reported serious with one trapped. Firefighters from Charles County arrived on the scene and found...
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Police Investigating Adult Male Found Deceased in the Potomac River in Coltons Point

Police Investigating Adult Male Found Deceased in the Potomac River in Coltons Point

On Monday, June 6, 2022, at approximately 7:38 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the Cather Marine located at 38270 Palmer Road in Coltons Point, for the reported deceased subject in the water. Fire and rescue personnel located an adult male in the water along the shoreline and confirmed the victim was...
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Five La Plata Police Officers Receive Class II Commendations

Five La Plata Police Officers Receive Class II Commendations

Sergeant Philip Thompson, Corporal John Piersa, Police Officer First Class David Clements, Police Officer First Class Jordan Madison, and Officer Robert Tippett receive Class II Commendations in two separate incidents involving illegal firearms. On May 9, 2021 (Mother’s Day), multiple units responded to the area of Marvin Gardens for the report of shots fired....
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Washington D.C. Sports Team Up on National Gun Violence Awareness Day and Commit More Than $85,000 to Everytown for Gun Safety’s Community Safety Fund

Washington D.C. Sports Team Up on National Gun Violence Awareness Day and Commit More Than $85,000 to Everytown for Gun Safety’s Community Safety Fund

Local professional sports teams the Washington Capitals, Commanders, Mystics, Nationals, Spirit, Wizards and D.C. Shadow announced a combined donation of more than $85,000 to gun violence prevention nonprofit Everytown for Gun Safety. Funds will support Everytown’s Community Safety Fund, providing a direct investment in community-based violence intervention, grassroots programs and advocacy operating in the...
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