Law Enforcement

Police in Calvert County Investigating Shooting at Neptune’s Seafood Pub in North Beach

Police in Calvert County  Investigating Shooting at Neptune’s Seafood Pub in North Beach

On July 4, 2025, at approximately 12:30 a.m., deputies from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to Neptune’s Seafood Pub located at 8802 Chesapeake Ave., in North Beach, for the report of a shooting. No injuries were reported at the scene. As a result of the investigation, two suspects were identified and apprehended: •...
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One Flown to Trauma Center After Scooter Crashes in Calvert County

One Flown to Trauma Center After Scooter Crashes in Calvert County

On Friday, July 11, 2025 at approximately 2:45 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of the Southbound Route 4 and Broomes Island Road in Port Republic, for the reported motor vehicle collision involving a motorcycle/moped. Due to multiple 911 callers reported the operator was possibly unconscious, a helicopter was...
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Man Transported to Burn Center After Vehicle Fire in Chaptico

Man Transported to Burn Center After Vehicle Fire in Chaptico

On Friday, July 11, 2025 at approximately 1:20 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of the Chaptico Market located at 25466 Maddox Road in Chaptico, for the reported vehicle and person on fire. Multiple 911 callers reported a truck and the occupant were on fire with bystanders attempting to...
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Police Recover Stolen Hyundai and Apprehend Three Kids, Ages 12, 13, and 14

Police Recover Stolen Hyundai and Apprehend Three Kids, Ages 12, 13, and 14

On Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at 3:20 a.m., officers responded to the 2100 block of Crain Highway in Waldorf for the report of several juveniles walking through an apartment complex parking lot, possibly breaking into cars. When the first officer arrived, he observed the juveniles enter a Hyundai Elantra and begin driving away. Officers...
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Inaugural DNR Waterfowl Photo Contest Winner Announced

Inaugural DNR Waterfowl Photo Contest Winner Announced

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) selected Josh Montgomery as the winner of the Inaugural DNR Waterfowl Photo Contest, with his image of his retriever carrying a canvasback duck. This image will be available on a new hard-card license offered through the MD Outdoors licensing and registration system, and on the DNR 2026 Maryland Natural Resource Calendar. ...
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21-Year-Old Arrested for Landover Murder After Dispute

21-Year-Old Arrested for Landover Murder After Dispute

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit identified and charged a man in connection with a fatal shooting early Sunday morning. The suspect is 21-year-old Damarion Jones of Largo. He is charged with the murder of 21-year-old J’len Livingston of Clinton. On Sunday, July 6, 2025, at approximately 1:00 am, officers responded to...
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Minor Injuries After Vehicle Strikes Pole in White Plains, Over 1,400 Without Power

Minor Injuries After Vehicle Strikes Pole in White Plains, Over 1,400 Without Power

On Thursday, July 10, 2025, at approximately 2:32 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to area of Billingsley Road and Fawn Lane in White Plains for the reported motor vehicle collision with unknown injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle into a utility pole with power lines down...
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Two Leonardtown Women Arrested for Theft and Crack Possession at Prince Frederick Walmart

Two Leonardtown Women Arrested for Theft and Crack Possession at Prince Frederick Walmart

Kelly Greenan, 35, and Lauren Marie Brown, 38, both of Leonardtown, were arrested on June 27, 2025, following an incident at the Walmart located on North Solomons Island Road in Prince Frederick. Both women now face multiple misdemeanor charges, including drug possession and theft, according to court documents filed in the District Court for...
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Pomfret Man Arrested Twice in Two Days, Faces Over 45 Charges for Burglary and Theft

Pomfret Man Arrested Twice in Two Days, Faces Over 45 Charges for Burglary and Theft

Abdul Aziz Bah, 29, of no fixed address, has been arrested twice within a 24-hour period and is now facing more than 45 charges related to burglary, mail theft, and property damage across multiple locations in Charles County. On July 6, 2025, patrol officers with the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 9400...
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Suitland Man Arrested in Waldorf Following Vehicle Pursuit, Break-Ins, and Loaded Firearm Recovery

Suitland Man Arrested in Waldorf Following Vehicle Pursuit, Break-Ins, and Loaded Firearm Recovery

Kent Leroy Smith Jr., 34, of Suitland, was taken into custody on July 4, 2025, after a multi-hour police response involving a vehicle pursuit, foot chase, home break-ins, and the recovery of a loaded handgun. Smith, who had multiple outstanding warrants at the time, is now being held without bond at the Charles County...
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UPDATE: White Plains Woman Charged with First-Degree Assault Following Stabbing in Waldorf

UPDATE: White Plains Woman Charged with First-Degree Assault Following Stabbing in Waldorf

UPDATE 7/8/2025: Delaina Kyle Sweet, 36, of White Plains, has been charged with first-degree assault and possession of contraband in a place of confinement following a stabbing incident that occurred on July 7, 2025, in Waldorf. According to court documents, officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded at approximately 12:27 p.m. to a...
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Piney Point Road Closed Due to Crash Involving Multiple Utility Poles Broken/Lines Down

Piney Point Road Closed Due to Crash Involving Multiple Utility Poles Broken/Lines Down

UPDATE @1:30 P.M.: SMECO Remains on scene along with firefighters, MDOT and police. The fire is ongoing, but contained, due to the downed live power lines. Multiple utility poles are broken, along with the involved truck being tangled in utility lines. Piney Point Road will be CLOSED for multiple hours. NO injuries reported. You...
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Sue Ann Armitage Appointed Family Law Magistrate for St. Mary’s County

Sue Ann Armitage Appointed Family Law Magistrate for St. Mary’s County

St. Mary’s County Government is proud to announce the appointment of Sue Ann Lewis Armitage as Family Law Magistrate for the Circuit Court for St. Mary’s County, Maryland. A lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, Mrs. Armitage brings more than three decades of legal experience to the bench. A 1990 graduate of the University...
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Two Flown Out After Serious Crash With Entrapment in Prince Frederick

Two Flown Out After Serious Crash With Entrapment in Prince Frederick

On Monday, July 7, 2025, at approximately 3:07 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Route 4 at the entrance to the Fox Run Shopping Center in Prince Frederick, for the serious motor vehicle collision with entrapment. Crews arrived on the scene to find a two vehicle collision and...
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UPDATE: Funeral, Services and Procession Information for Veteran Deputy Mark Porter

UPDATE: Funeral, Services and Procession Information for Veteran Deputy Mark Porter

UPDATE 7/7/2025: Funeral Arrangements and Procession Information for Sergeant Mark Porter #44 – Members of the public are invited to honor Sergeant Porter by attending the services or observing the funeral procession safely. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, located at...
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Large Funeral Procession Expected for Firefighter Ronald J. “Ronnie” Wright

Large Funeral Procession Expected for Firefighter Ronald J. “Ronnie” Wright

UPDATE 7/8/2025: Today, Funeral services will held at 9:30 a.m., Interment will follow at Trinity Memorial Gardens, with a procession leaving the station at 10am. Intersections along the procession route will be controlled by assisting police departments and fire departments until the procession proceeds through. Please follow their directions. We thank you in advance...
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Minor Injuries Reported After Three Vehicle Collision in Lexington Park

Minor Injuries Reported After Three Vehicle Collision in Lexington Park

On Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at approximately 5:12 a.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of the Patuxent River Naval Air Station Gate 2 at Three Notch Road and Great Mills Road for a reported motor vehicle collision with unknown injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to find a three...
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Man Flown to Trauma Center After Dirt Bike Crash in California

Man Flown to Trauma Center After Dirt Bike Crash in California

On Monday, July 7, 2025, at approximately 11:52 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of the Cecil’s Country Store located at 20853 Indian Bridge Road in California, for the reported motorcycle crash with unknown injuries. The 911 caller reported a single motorcycle was located in the middle of the...
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Protect Your Dogs’ Health: Harmful Algae Mats Can Pose Danger to Pets

Protect Your Dogs’ Health: Harmful Algae Mats Can Pose Danger to Pets

As summer has begun, Maryland Department of Natural Resources scientists caution the public to be vigilant about freshwater algae mats that can sometimes be a health hazard for dogs and other animals. Benthic algae mats are accumulations of algae that can vary in structure and appearance, but are often dense, green, and fibrous. Benthic...
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Police Investigating Hughesville Man Killed in Fourth of July Crash

Police Investigating Hughesville Man Killed in Fourth of July Crash

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal crash that took place in Brandywine Friday evening. The deceased driver is 48-year-old Gregory Wilson of Hughesville. On July 4, 2025, at approximately 7:00 pm, officers responded to the 15500 block of Brandywine Road for a single-vehicle crash. Gregory...
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Online Licensing Process for Maryland Waterfowl Blind Sites Begins July 16, 2025

Online Licensing Process for Maryland Waterfowl Blind Sites Begins July 16, 2025

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is again offering an online process for Maryland hunters to apply for a 2025-2026 waterfowl blind site license. From July 16 through July 29, 2025, hunters and riparian landowners may enter the annual lottery for the opening days of blind site licensing. Hunters and riparian landowners with a DNR ID...
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PGPD Announces Unexpected Loss of Corporal Tonya Proctor, Just Days Before Her Retirement

PGPD Announces Unexpected Loss of Corporal Tonya Proctor, Just Days Before Her Retirement

The Prince George’s County Police family is mourning the loss of veteran officer, Corporal Tonya Proctor # 2830. She passed away unexpectedly on June 23, 2025. Corporal Proctor joined the Prince George’s County Police Department in 2004 and was days away from her retirement after serving with dedication for 21 years. Corporal Proctor began...
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One Flown to Trauma Center After Single Vehicle Rollover in Bushwood

One Flown to Trauma Center After Single Vehicle Rollover in Bushwood

On Saturday, July 5, 2025, at approximately 9:38 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of 23281 Maddox Road in Bushwood, for the reported motor vehicle collision with injuries and one overturned. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle on its roof in the middle of the...
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Death Investigation Ongoing After Man Found Deceased in Drayden

Death Investigation Ongoing After Man Found Deceased in Drayden

On Saturday, July 5, 2025, at approximately 10:36 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the 18000 block of Elmos Way in Drayden, for the reported subject not breathing after a possible farming accident. The 911 caller reported they had located a male subject who appeared to be deceased after a farming...
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Police in Charles County Investigating a Murder on October Place in Waldorf

Police in Charles County Investigating a Murder on October Place in Waldorf

On July 3, 2025, at 4:23 p.m., officers responded to the 3000 block of October Place in Waldorf for the report of an unconscious male lying on the ground outside of an apartment door. Upon arrival, officers located the man who had a gunshot wound to the upper body. Officers and EMS rendered first...
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