Law Enforcement

Operation DryWater Underway to Keep Boaters Sober

Operation DryWater Underway to Keep Boaters Sober

Aiming to keep our waterways safe this holiday weekend, Maryland Natural Resources Police will again join the nationwide effort by local, state, and federal agencies in the tenth annual Operation DryWater. Officers will be on the water providing heightened enforcement and awareness about the dangers of drinking while boating. Boating under the influence continues to be...
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Independence Day Holiday Means Extra Safety Efforts Across The State Of Maryland

Independence Day Holiday Means Extra Safety Efforts Across The State Of Maryland

With extra traffic expected in the days before and after the Fourth of July which falls on a Thursday this year making a four-day weekend for some, additional Maryland state troopers will be on patrol, using a variety of initiatives to keep traffic moving, respond quickly to highway incidents and take appropriate enforcement action...
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Wanted – St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office – James Michael Bonds Jr.

Wanted – St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office – James Michael Bonds Jr.

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of James Michael Bonds Jr., 47 of Lexington Park. Bonds violated the terms of his pre-trial release on June 24, 2019, while awaiting his court date for violating probation on a DWI charge. Anyone with information about the whereabouts of Bonds is asked to...
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State Fire Marshal Reminds Marylanders of Fire & Life Safety Tips During Power Outages

State Fire Marshal Reminds Marylanders of Fire & Life Safety Tips During Power Outages

With stormy weather in Maryland’s forecast, State Fire Marshal Brian S. Geraci is cautioning citizens when using alternative light and electrical sources during power outages. “Keeping these easy-to-follow rules in mind will help Marylanders enjoy a safe summer, even when electrical service is disrupted,” said State Fire Marshal Geraci. • Use flashlights during power...
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UPDATE: Man Arrested After Short Manhunt in Town Creek

UPDATE: Man Arrested After Short Manhunt in Town Creek

On June 30, 2019, at approximately 9:20 p.m. deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 22900 block of Town Creek Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported motor vehicle accident. Investigation determined a Ford truck being operated by Zachary Allan Kiger, 30 of no fixed address, had been involved in...
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UPDATE: State Fire Marshals Office Investigating Commercial Building Fire in Leonardtown

UPDATE: State Fire Marshals Office Investigating Commercial Building Fire in Leonardtown

UPDATE 7/2/2019: On Monday, July 1, 2019, at approximately 1:25 p.m., firefighters responded to 22715 Duke Street, in Leonardtown, for the report of a building fire. Firefighters arrived on scene to find the building completely engulfed in flames upon their arrival. Over 35 firefighters responded and had the fire under control in 45 minutes....
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Initiative in Charles County Yields Nine DUI Arrests and Two Drug Violations

Initiative in Charles County Yields Nine DUI Arrests and Two Drug Violations

On Friday, June 28th, 2019, from 11:45 p.m. to 2:30 a.m., Troopers from the Maryland State Police La Plata Barrack in conjunction with the Charles County Sheriffs Office and La Plata Town Police Department conducted a sobriety checkpoint and saturation patrol on Route 301 at Jefferson Farm Place, in Waldorf. During the operation, a...
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One Injured After Single Vehicle Roll Over in Callaway

One Injured After Single Vehicle Roll Over in Callaway

On Sunday, June 30, 2019, at approximately 7:15 a.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the area of the Weis on Point Lookout Road in Callaway, for the reported motor vehicle accident with one overturned. Crews arrived on scene to find a single vehicle in the roadway on its roof, with all occupants...
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VIDEO: Two Injured After Drunk Driver Crashes into SUV on Great Mills Road in Lexington Park

VIDEO: Two Injured After Drunk Driver Crashes into SUV on Great Mills Road in Lexington Park

On Sunday, June 30, 2019, at approximately 8:05 p.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the area of the St. Mary’s Square on Great Mills Road in Lexington Park, for the reported motor vehicle accident with injuries. Crews arrived on scene to find two vehicles in the roadway in a rear-end style collision....
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UPDATE: Charges Pending In Hit and Run Fatal Motor Vehicle Accident in Anne Arundel County

UPDATE: Charges Pending In Hit and Run Fatal Motor Vehicle Accident in Anne Arundel County

UPDATE: Following family notification, Maryland State Police are identifying the victim killed in a hit and run crash while repairing a passenger bus on Rt. 295 yesterday. The victim is identified as Stuart A. R. Johnson, Jr., 41, of Baltimore, Md. Johnson was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver involved is identified as...
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UPDATE: Waldorf Woman Failed to Slow for Stopped Traffic in Crash That Killed Two-Year-Old Girl

UPDATE: Waldorf Woman Failed to Slow for Stopped Traffic in Crash That Killed Two-Year-Old Girl

6/29/2019 @ 2:35 p.m.: As the investigation continues into the fatal crash yesterday afternoon on the Capital Beltway in Prince George’s County, investigators are providing an update with the identifications of those involved. The deceased victim is identified as Leelete Andargie, 2, of Oxon Hill, She was transported from the scene by the Prince...
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UPDATE: 18-Year-Old Sentenced to Eight Years in Prison After Shooting His Victim in Face and Back

UPDATE: 18-Year-Old Sentenced to Eight Years in Prison After Shooting His Victim in Face and Back

UPDATE 6/28/19: According to court documents, Elijah Miguel Miles, 18 of California, was sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to first-degree assault and possession of a firearm as a minor earlier this month. Miles will also be on supervised probation for five years after his release. UPDATE 6/14/19: Elijah Miguel Miles,...
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Missing Person: St. Mary’s County – 26-Year-Old Female

Missing Person: St. Mary’s County – 26-Year-Old Female

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the location of Kacey Grace Medeiros, 26 of St. Inigoes. Medeiros is a white female with black hair and brown eyes, 5’ 5” tall and 130 pounds. Anyone with information about Medeiros’ location is asked to contact Detective Cpl. Melissa Hulse at 301-475-4200, ext. *1996 or...
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Sheriff’s Office and State Police to Conduct Saturation Patrols Throughout Calvert County

Sheriff’s Office and State Police to Conduct Saturation Patrols Throughout Calvert County

The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office, with the assistance of the Maryland State Police, will be conducting saturation patrols throughout Calvert County on Saturday, June 29, 2019, and Saturday, July 6, 2019. This traffic safety initiative is an effort to crack down on impaired drivers and those driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol....
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State Police Say Barricade Incident in Calvert County Ends Peacefully

State Police Say Barricade Incident in Calvert County Ends Peacefully

UPDATE: The barricade incident in Calvert County has ended peacefully with the suspect in police custody. The suspect is not being identified at this time. He faces charges pending consultation with the Calvert County State’s Attorney. He was transported from the scene to Calvert Memorial Hospital for precautionary reasons. Today at 11:30 a.m., troopers...
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Lexington Park Man Charged with Assault, Rape and False Imprisonment

Lexington Park Man Charged with Assault, Rape and False Imprisonment

On Monday, June 24, 2019 an adult female victim responded.to the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office. The victim advised she was sexually assaulted by Joseph Cephaus Harrod, 57, of Lexington Park. The victim had known Harrod prior to the assault. According to court documents, the victim told police that the day before at around...
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Man Charged with Seven Counts of Indecent Exposure and Drunk Driving in St. Mary’s County

Man Charged with Seven Counts of Indecent Exposure and Drunk Driving in St. Mary’s County

On Sunday, June 23, 2019, at approximately 6:40 p.m., Deputy Beishline, from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, responded to the California Walmart on Miramar Way. Upon arriving at Walmart police first spoke with an adult female who advised she was placing a small child in her vehicle, and while she was trying to...
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Minor Injuries Reported After Motor Vehicle Accident on Point Lookout Road in Callaway

Minor Injuries Reported After Motor Vehicle Accident on Point Lookout Road in Callaway

On Tuesday, June 25, 2019, at approximately 6:10 p.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the area of the Dyson Building Center on Point Lookout Road in Callaway, for the reported motor vehicle accident with injuries. Crews arrived on scene to find two vehicles in the roadway in a t-bone style collision, with...
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13-Year-Old Child Flown to Trauma Center After Crash in Mechanicsville

13-Year-Old Child Flown to Trauma Center After Crash in Mechanicsville

On Tuesday, June 25, 2019, at approximately 8:00 p.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to Aviation Yacht Club Road and Mechanicsville Road in Mechanicsville, for the reported motor vehicle accident. Crews arrived on scene to find two vehicles in the roadway. Witnesses on the scene reported the driver of one of the vehicles...
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Minor Injuries Reported After Vehicle and Motor Scooter Collide in Lexington Park

Minor Injuries Reported After Vehicle and Motor Scooter Collide in Lexington Park

On Tuesday, June 25, 2019, at approximately 3:35 p.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the area of Pegg Road and Lexington Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported motor vehicle accident involving a motorcyclist. Crews arrived on scene to find one vehicle and one motor scooter in the roadway. One patient was...
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MSP Leonardtown Barrack’s Trooper of the Month for May 2019 is TFC DiToto

MSP Leonardtown Barrack’s Trooper of the Month for May 2019 is TFC DiToto

Please join us as we congratulate Trooper First Class Christopher DiToto as the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack’s Trooper of the Month for May 2019. TFC DiToto demonstrates a high level of motivation, dedication, and professionalism in his job as a Trooper. He continuously applies himself and is consistently conscientious in the performance of...
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Police in St. Mary’s County Conducting Sobriety Checkpoint on Friday, June 28

Police in St. Mary’s County Conducting Sobriety Checkpoint on Friday, June 28

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, with the assistance of the Maryland State Police, will be conducting a roadside sobriety checkpoint during the evening of Friday, June 28, 2019, on Route 235 in the Hollywood area. At Friday’s checkpoint, law enforcement officers will evaluate drivers for signs of alcohol or drug impairment. Drivers will...
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Motor Vehicle Accident in Lexington Park Injures One

Motor Vehicle Accident in Lexington Park Injures One

On Monday, June 17, 2019, at approximately 3:45 p.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the area of Three Notch Road and Rue Purchase Road in Lexington Park, for the reported motor vehicle accident. Crews arrived on scene to find two vehicles in the roadway, with one patient trapped in the vehicle. Firefighters...
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Police in Charles County Conducting Sobriety Checkpoint on Friday, June 28

Police in Charles County Conducting Sobriety Checkpoint on Friday, June 28

The Maryland State Police La Plata Barrack in partnership with the Charles County Sheriff’s Office and the La Plata Town Police will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint on Friday, June 28, 2019, in Charles County. Motorists are encouraged to appoint a designated driver or use public or other alternative transportation if you are planning...
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Shooter Who Murdered Former Roommate Over a Mattress Sentenced to Life, Co-Defendant Sentenced to 40 Years

Shooter Who Murdered Former Roommate Over a Mattress Sentenced to Life, Co-Defendant Sentenced to 40 Years

Tony Covington, State’s Attorney for Charles County, announced that on Tuesday, June 25, 2019, Charles County Circuit Court Judge Amy J. Bragunier sentenced Dominic Xavier Daniel, 26 of Waldorf, to life in prison for the First-Degree Murder of Samuel Gemeny, Use of a Firearm in the Commission of a Crime of Violence in relation...
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