Law Enforcement

UPDATE: Speed and Alcohol Not a Factor in Accident Involving 10-Year-Old Child in Lexington Park

UPDATE: Speed and Alcohol Not a Factor in Accident Involving 10-Year-Old Child in Lexington Park

UPDATE – 7/12/2018 : According to the St.Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, speed and alcohol do not appear to be factors in the motor vehicle collision. A family member of the child involved in the motor vehicle accident told SMNEWSNET that they were expected to be released from the hospital later today. SMNEWSNET has also...
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VIDEO: Two Hit and Runs While Drunk Sends Hollywood Woman to Jail

VIDEO: Two Hit and Runs While Drunk Sends Hollywood Woman to Jail

On Thursday June 28, 2018 at approximately 7:50 p.m., police responded to the WaWa at Three Notch Road and St. Andrews Church Road, in California, for the reported motor vehicle accident and hit & run. The first motor vehicle accident had occurred in the area of the WaWa, when a white female driving a...
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Two Injured in Solomons Motor Vehicle Accident

Two Injured in Solomons Motor Vehicle Accident

On Thursday, July 5 2018 at approximately 6:55 p.m., police fire and rescue personnel responded to Coster Road Solomons Island Road, for the reported serious motor vehicle accident. Crews arrived on scene to find two vehicles in the roadway in a t-bone style collision with one patient trapped. One patient was flown by Maryland...
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Two Injured in Rollover Crash in California

Two Injured in Rollover Crash in California

On Tuesday, July 10 2018 at approximately 4:40 p.m., police fire and rescue personnel responded to Patuxent Beach Road and Oak Road, in California for the reported serious motor vehicle accident with a subject trapped. Crews arrived on scene to find two vehicles in the roadway with one overturned, and all occupants out of...
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Minor Damage Reported After Semi Truck Hits Building in Lexington Park

Minor Damage Reported After Semi Truck Hits Building in Lexington Park

On Wednesday, July 11 2018, at approximately 8:30 a.m., police and fire personnel responded to St. Mary’s Square on Great Mills Road, in Lexington Park for the reported motor vehicle accident involving a structure with no injuries. Crews arrive on scene to find a Semi-Truck and Trailer had struck the Weis grocery store, damaging...
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UPDATE: Student Takes Plea Deal for his Role in Armed Robbery at College Dorm Room in St. Mary’s City

Marquis Xavier Bullett. 18, of Columbia

UPDATE 7/11/2018: Marquis Xavier Bullett. 18, of Columbia, appeared in Circuit Court for Saint Mary’s County on Monday, July 9, 2018. Bullet was one of four students who were involved in the armed robbery of a fellow student at a St. Mary’s College of Maryland dorm room in St. Mary’s City, on February 9, 2018,...
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Prince Frederick Man Arrested for Threat of Arson

Prince Frederick Man Arrested for Threat of Arson

On Monday, July 2, 2018, Deputy Rediker of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to Cassell Blvd, in Prince Frederick in regards to a mental subject. The victim advised police that her grandson, Darkari Nivek Milburn, 18, of Prince Frederick, has been acting extremely disorderly and damaged all of her belongings within the residence....
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Vehicle Arson in Waldorf Under Investigation

Vehicle Arson in Waldorf Under Investigation

On Saturday July 7, 2018, at approximately 1:00 p.m., firefighters from Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department responded to the parking area of Westchester Square, and Aldersgate Place, in Waldorf, for the reported vehicle fire. Crews arrived on scene to find a 2015 Chrysler Sedan with heavy fire showing from the interior. The fire was under...
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Huntingtown Woman is All Smiles in Booking Photo After Drug Arrest

Huntingtown Woman is All Smiles in Booking Photo After Drug Arrest

On Friday, July 6, 2018, Deputy Sampson, of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop at Traskers Blvd and Route 4, in Prince Frederick. The driver, Francesca Santini, 27, of Huntingtown, gave consent to search the vehicle. Deputy Sampson located burnt copper in the passenger side door, a glass pipe with burn marks...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Identity of Beer Thief

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Identity of Beer Thief

On Tuesday, May 29, 2018, at approximately 8:50 p.m. the suspect took two 30-packs of beer out of the Stop N Shop liquor store on Great Mills Road in Lexington Park without paying for them. The suspect was last seen heading into the parking lot of the Great Mills Swimming Pool. Anyone with information...
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Maryland State Police, Vehicle Theft Prevention Council Offer Tips To Secure Cars

Maryland State Police, Vehicle Theft Prevention Council Offer Tips To Secure Cars

The Maryland State Police, along with the Maryland Vehicle Theft Prevention Council, are reminding motorists to take simple steps to avoid having their vehicles stolen. The warnings come as July is National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month. In Maryland, a car is stolen every 40 minutes, while one is stolen every 45 seconds in the United States....
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Charles County Crime Solvers is Offering Cash Reward for Arrest and Indictment of Bank Robbery Suspect

Charles County Crime Solvers is Offering Cash Reward for Arrest and Indictment of Bank Robbery Suspect

On Friday June 29, 2018, at approximately  2:45 p.m., officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to the PNC Bank inside the Giant store at 3297 Crain Highway in Waldorf, in reference to an attempted armed robbery. Investigation revealed the suspect passed a note to the teller demanding money and implied he had...
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United States Reaches $1.53 Million Dollar Settlement with Defense Contractor to Resolve Contract Claim

United States Reaches $1.53 Million Dollar Settlement with Defense Contractor to Resolve Contract Claim

CACI Technologies, LLC has agreed to pay the United States $1,531,928.77 to settle an allegation that it breached its contract with the National Security Agency (NSA), a component of the Department of Defense, by billing and accepting payment from the NSA for work performed by certain CACI employees who did not meet the required...
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28-Year-Old Woman Dies from Overdose at St. Mary’s County Library

28-Year-Old Woman Dies from Overdose at St. Mary’s County Library

On Monday, July 2, 2018, at approximately 8:00 p.m., firefighters, police and emergency medical personnel responded to the St. Mary’s County Library Lexington Park Branch for the report of an overdose. Firefighters from Bay District Volunteer Fire Department responded from their firehouse across the street from the library and were on scene in a...
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Speed Camera Locations for Charles County 7/9/2018 to 7/13/2018

Speed Camera Locations for Charles County 7/9/2018 to 7/13/2018

During the week of July 9, to July 13, 2018, automated speed enforcement cameras will be activated in the following school zones: Indian Head Hwy. at Smallwood Middle School Leonardtown Rd. at Thomas Stone High School Berry Rd. at Jenifer Elementary School Poplar Hill Rd. at Malcolm Elementary School Cameras are activated Monday through...
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Three Injured in Head-On Motor Vehicle Accident in Hollywood

Three Injured in Head-On Motor Vehicle Accident in Hollywood

On Friday, July 6, 2018, at approximately 12:40 p.m.,police fire and rescue personnel responded to Mervell Dean Road and Clarkes Landing Road, in Hollywood for the reported serious motor vehicle accident. Crews arrived on scene to find two Ford Ranger pick-up trucks in the middle of an intersection involved in a head-on collision. One patient...
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UPDATE: Body of Missing Boater Recovered

UPDATE: Body of Missing Boater Recovered

UPDATE 7/8/2018 @ 9:30 p.m.: Body of missing 30-year-old male boater was recovered at 9:22 pm from Patuxent River near Myrtle Point Park by search team, and will be taken to the Medical Examiner’s Office for autopsy. The Investigation by the Maryland Natural Resource Police is ongoing. 7/8/2018: On Sunday, July 8, 2018, at approximately...
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Former Charles County Deputy Commits Suicide in Florida Jail After Arrest for Sexual Battery of a Minor

Former Charles County Deputy Commits Suicide in Florida Jail After Arrest for Sexual Battery of a Minor

The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office in Florida are investigating the death of inmate, Christopher Wayne Stufft, 49, of Clearwater, Florida. Detectives assigned to the Robbery/Homicide Unit are investigating the apparent suicide at the Pinellas County Jail in Clearwater. Christopher Wayne Stufft, a former deputy at the Charles County Sheriff’s Office was originally arrested at...
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Citizens Prevent Distraught Man From Jumping Off Thomas Johnson Bridge

Citizens Prevent Distraught Man From Jumping Off Thomas Johnson Bridge

On Tuesday, July 3, 2018, at approximately 5:35 p.m. deputies from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the Thomas Johnson Bridge in Solomons for a report of a man attempting to jump from the bridge. While units were responding, several citizens exited their vehicles and restrained the man from jumping. Deputies arrived...
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Death Investigation Underway in Valley Lee

Death Investigation Underway in Valley Lee

On Thursday, July 5 2018, at approximately 2:25 p.m., police, and emergency medical services personnel responded to Russell’s Bar, located on Blake Creek Road, in Valley Lee, for the reported check the welfare. Patrons in the bar called 911 after a female subject ran into the business stating she found someone dead in the...
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UPDATE: Victim’s Name Released in Fire That Claimed the Life of 50-Year-Old Waldorf Man

UPDATE: Victim’s Name Released in Fire That Claimed the Life of 50-Year-Old Waldorf Man

UPDATE 7/5/2018 @ 2:00 p.m.: Deputy State Fire Marshals are continuing to investigate the fire that took the life of 50 year old David Eugene Cordell on July 3, 2018, at his residence on 2795 Berry Hills Road in Waldorf. Charles County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the victim’s identification. The Office of The Chief Medical...
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VIDEO: All Occupants Escape Vehicle Fire on St. Andrews Church Road

VIDEO: All Occupants Escape Vehicle Fire on St. Andrews Church Road

On Monday, July 2, 2018 at approximately 1:30 p.m., firefighters from Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department responded to St. Andrews Church Road in the area of Wheatley’s Apartment Way in Leonardtown for the reported vehicle fire. Crews arrived on scene and found a Chrysler PT Cruiser vehicle fully engulfed in flames on the shoulder of...
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VIDEO: Family Displaced After House Fire in Mechanicsville

VIDEO: Family Displaced After House Fire in Mechanicsville

On Tuesday July 3, 2018, at approximately 4:55 p.m., Firefighters from Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department and surrounding companies responded to 39261 Decoy Way, and New Market Turner Road, for the reported structure fire. Crews arrived on scene to find a two story residence with fire showing from the roof, and all four sides of...
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Two Men Arrested at Sobriety Checkpoint for Possession of Marijuana With Intent to Distribute

Two Men Arrested at Sobriety Checkpoint for Possession of Marijuana With Intent to Distribute

On Saturday, June 30, 2018, at approximately 10:00 pm, Trooper First Class Harrod from the Maryland State Police, Prince Frederick Barrack stopped a vehicle during a sobriety checkpoint due to an alert from Cpl. Esnes that the License Plate Recognition alarm hit indicated the registered owner of a vehicle had a potential outstanding warrant....
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Serious Motor Vehicle Accident Injures Five in Sunderland

Serious Motor Vehicle Accident Injures Five in Sunderland

On Tuesday, July 3, 2018, at approximately 6:15 p.m.,police fire and rescue personnel responded to Solomons Island Road, and Pushaw Station Road, in Sunderland for the reported motor vehicle accident. Crews arrived to find multiple vehicles in the roadway involved in a rear-end style collision, with a total of 4 vehicles and 5 patients,...
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