Law Enforcement

Police Respond to Accidental Shooting at Lexington Park Sportsmen’s Club

Police Respond to Accidental Shooting at Lexington Park Sportsmen’s Club

On Friday, February 7, 2020, at approximately 1:50 p.m., police and emergency medical personnel responded to the Sanner’s Lake Sportmen’s Club in Lexington Park, for the reported gunshot victim. Police arrived on the scene reporting an adult male in his 60’s with an accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound to the leg. The victim was transported...
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First Responders Stay Busy Responding to Over 20 Calls During Severe Storms

First Responders Stay Busy Responding to Over 20 Calls During Severe Storms

Firefighters from Mechanicsville, Bay District, Leonardtown, Hollywood, Valley Lee, and Seventh District responded to multiple calls throughout the county for power lines down, trees blocking roadways, and pole fires. Please use caution and move over for all emergency vehicles. Firefighters urge all motorist and pedestrians do NOT run over or approach downed lines. Bayside...
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UPDATE: Pasadena Man Receives Life Sentence for First Degree Murder and Second Degree Rape of Girlfriend

UPDATE: Pasadena Man Receives Life Sentence for First Degree Murder and Second Degree Rape of Girlfriend

The Honorable Cathleen M. Vitale sentenced Edgar Franklin Manning IV, 27, of Pasadena to life in prison plus 10 years for the first degree murder and second degree rape of Megan Burdeaux announced Anne Arundel County State’s Attorney Anne Colt Leitess. Manning entered a guilty plea to the charges on September 16, 2019. “Manning...
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Severn Man Receives 60 Years in Prison for Sex Abuse of a Minor, First Time Comfort Dog Used During Trial in State of Maryland

Severn Man Receives 60 Years in Prison for Sex Abuse of a Minor, First Time Comfort Dog Used During Trial in State of Maryland

James Robert IV, 38, of Severn was sentenced to 60 years for sex abuse of a minor and four counts of rape announced Anne Arundel County State’s Attorney Anne Colt Leitess. This is the first case in the State of Maryland where a comfort dog accompanied a victim when testifying during a trial. Robert...
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VIDEO: Police Investigating Overnight Burglary and Attempted Burglary to Pharmacies in St. Mary’s County

VIDEO: Police Investigating Overnight Burglary and Attempted Burglary to Pharmacies in St. Mary’s County

On Friday, February 7, 2020, at approximately 2:45 a.m., police responded to the Cedar Lane Pharmacy in Leonardtown, for the reported commercial burglary alarm. Officers arrived on the scene to find physical damage to a door after an attempted burglary. At this time, no suspect information is available. Fifteen minutes later, at approximately 3:00...
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Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Crash in Prince George’s County

Maryland State Police are investigating a single-vehicle pedestrian crash that occurred late last night in Prince George’s County. At about 11:25 p.m. on Wednesday, troopers from the Maryland State Police College Park Barrack responded to eastbound Route 198 at Bauer Lane in Laurel, Maryland for a report of a crash that involved a car...
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AUDIO: Two Anne Arundel Police Officers Shot After Vehicle Pursuit, Suspect Still at Large

AUDIO: Two Anne Arundel Police Officers Shot After Vehicle Pursuit, Suspect Still at Large

Police spokeswoman Sgt. Jacklyn Davis reported detectives responded to the 600 block of Newfield Road in Glen Burnie around 5:00 p.m., and found an adult male deceased with upper body trauma, police noticed the victims vehicle was missing and police searched for it throughout the day. Davis reported that around 11:00 p.m., detectives spotted...
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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Assistance in Locating Missing Juvenile Malayasia Marie Rodriguez, age 17

Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Assistance in Locating Missing Juvenile Malayasia Marie Rodriguez, age 17

The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate Malayasia Marie Rodriguez, age 17 of Chesapeake Beach, MD. Anyone who can provide information regarding the whereabouts of Malayasia Rodriguez is asked to contact Detective Richard Cress at (410) 535-2800, or via email: [email protected] Please refer to case #2020-1264 when providing information. Please share to...
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UPDATE: Detectives Investigating Pharmacy Robbery in Waldorf, Crime Solvers Offering Cash Reward

On February 3 at approximately 1:45 p.m., three suspects entered Hanson Pharmacy located in the 2100 block of Crain Highway in Waldorf. They climbed over the counter, sprayed an employee with pepper spray, stole various medications and cash and then fled to an awaiting vehicle operated by a fourth suspect. The vehicle was described...
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Handgun Recovered During Vehicle Stop in Lexington Park

Handgun Recovered During Vehicle Stop in Lexington Park

On February 4, 2020, at approximately 11:15 a.m. Deputy First Class Beyer conducted a vehicle stop in the 21800 block of Pegg Road in Lexington Park. The passenger in the vehicle was identified as Melvin Royce Jones Jr., 24 of Virginia. During the vehicle stop Jones fled on foot and was pursued by deputies....
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Maryland State Police Target Criminal Activity, Drug Use In St. Mary’s County

Maryland State Police Target Criminal Activity, Drug Use In St. Mary’s County

As part of a multi-unit operation, Maryland State Police targeted criminal activity and drug use in St. Mary’s County, which led to several arrests and the recovery of weapons in the community. The operation took place between Jan. 30 and Feb. 1, 2020, as the Maryland State Police Firearms Enforcement Unit implemented direct enforcement...
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Bill Allows Motorists to Keep Driving Past Real ID Deadline

Bill Allows Motorists to Keep Driving Past Real ID Deadline

Maryland drivers who have their licenses confiscated due to Real ID non-compliance would be protected under legislation heard this week in the General Assembly. In 2005, the federal Real ID Act mandated that all U.S. residents obtain an updated identification card in order to travel on commercial aircraft and access federal facilities. The rule,...
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Minor Injuries Reported After Charles County Police Officer Involved in Rollover Crash in Waldorf

On Tuesday, February 4, 2020, at approximately , police fire, and rescue personnel respond to Small Wood Drive and Middletown Road in Waldorf, for the reported motor vehicle accident involving a Charles County Deputy. Deputies arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle crash, with the unmarked police cruiser off the roadway and...
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WANTED – Calvert County Sheriff’s Office – 2/4/2020

WANTED – Calvert County Sheriff’s Office – 2/4/2020

The following persons are wanted by the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Warrant Unit is responsible for the service of criminal and child support warrants as well as criminal summonses issued by the courts. They are also responsible for coordinating extraditions of suspects out of state. If you have information...
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AUDIO: Man Rescued in Calvert After Being Trapped Under Crane Skip Pan in Dump Truck Bed

AUDIO: Man Rescued in Calvert After Being Trapped Under Crane Skip Pan in Dump Truck Bed

On Monday, February  3, 2020, at 1:25 p.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the area of Route 4 and St. Leonard Road in Calvert for the reported entrapment involving heavy machinery. Crews arrived on the scene to find an adult male patient trapped inside of a dump truck bed by a crane...
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Detention Center Again Deemed 100-Percent Compliant

Following a state audit in the summer of 2019, the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center was once again deemed 100-percent compliant. This is the fourth audit cycle where the conclusion of the audit resulted in a 100-percent compliance rate for the facility in Leonardtown. From Aug. 20-22, 2019, the detention center was...
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Lusby Man Arrested After Attempted Armed Robbery in Lexington Park

Lusby Man Arrested After Attempted Armed Robbery in Lexington Park

On January 29, 2020, deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 22000 block of Valley Estates Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported disturbance involving a firearm. Police arrived on the scene and observed a two door Ford Mustang leaving the neighbor on an off-road path from Valley Estates Drive...
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Prince George’s County Detectives Identify and Arrests Teen Who Killed Woman in Lanham Home

Prince George’s County Detectives Identify and Arrests Teen Who Killed Woman in Lanham Home

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit identified and arrested a teenager who killed a woman inside of a Lanham home. The suspect is 17-year-old Marcos Reyes Moreno of the 6900 block of Lamont Drive in Lanham. He’s charged with the fatal stabbing of 49-year-old Blanca Aguilar. The suspect and victim both rented...
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No Injuries Reported After Head-on Collision in Park Hall

On Wednesday, January 29, 2020, at approximately 10:10 a.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to Park Hall Road and Point Lookout Road in Park Hall, for the reported head-on style collision. Crews arrived on the scene to find two vehicles in the roadway with all occupants out of the vehicles. Three patients signed...
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One Injured After Rollover Crash in Hollywood

On Friday, January 31, 2020, at approximately 12:20 p.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the area of Clarkes Landing Road and Mervell Dean Road in Hollywood, for the motor vehicle accident reported serious with one vehicle overturned.. Crews arrived on the scene to find two vehicles in the roadway with all occupants...
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MISSING JUVENILE – Calvert County – Blake Michael Smorey

MISSING JUVENILE – Calvert County – Blake Michael Smorey

The Maryland State Police Prince Frederick Barrack needs the public’s help in locating a missing juvenile. Blake Michael Smorey, he is approximately 5’8” and 130 pounds. Smorey was last seen at his residence in Lusby. He left on foot and it is believed he is headed to Reading, Pennsylvania. He was last seen wearing...
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Police Investigating Suspicious Package in Lexington Park

Police Investigating Suspicious Package in Lexington Park

On Saturday, February 1, 2020, Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s responded to a residence on Anita Court, in Lexington Park. Police were called after a suspicious package was delivered to a house on Anita Court. Police have closed the road and advised neighbors to stay indoors. At this time no further information...
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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Identity of Cliff Climbers

On Jan. 30, 2020, the Calvert County Sheriff’s Department, Twin Beach Deputies and North Beach Volunteer Fire Department responded to reports of a cliff collapse just south of the Town owned beach, Bayfront Park aka Brownies Beach. At the time of the report, individuals were searching for fossils past the area that is open...
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State Police Investigating Motor Vehicle Crash that Killed 21-Year-Old Waldorf Man

State Police Investigating Motor Vehicle Crash that Killed 21-Year-Old Waldorf Man

Maryland State Police continue their investigation into a fatal two-vehicle crash in Prince George’s County, shortly after 11 pm on Thursday, January 30, 2020. The victim has tentatively been identified as Jose Daniel Aguilar Echeverria, 21, of Waldorf, Maryland. He was the driver and sole occupant of a Dodge Charger. The victim’s body has...
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Man Saved by His Co-Workers and First Responders with CPR and AED After Medical Emergency in Ridge

On Thursday, January 30, 2020, at approximately 9:50 a.m., police fire and emergency medical personnel responded to the 49500 block of Portneys Overlook Road in Ridge, for the reported one subject not breathing. Firefighters and police arrived on the scene to report CPR in progress. After performing CPR and utilizing an AED multiple times,...
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