Law Enforcement

Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Mini-Excavator Stolen from Church Construction Site

Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Mini-Excavator Stolen from Church Construction Site

On March 30, 2020, the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office was alerted to a reported theft of a Caterpillar 304CCR Mini-Excavator (valued at over $30,000) from a construction site located at 35 Cox Road, Huntingtown, MD. The mini-excavator should have 24 inch bucket and hydraulic thumb on it. Anyone who may have witnessed this theft...
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St. Mary’s County Park Use Limited to Reduce Spread of COVID-19

St. Mary’s County Park Use Limited to Reduce Spread of COVID-19

St. Mary’s County Government owned and operated parks are operating with additional limitations in response to the COVID-19 Stay-at-Home Order issued by Governor Larry Hogan. Waterfront parks, including Elms Beach, Myrtle Point, and Snow Hill Park, remain closed to the public. Public landings, including boat ramps, piers and gathering spaces are closed to the...
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State Police Press Release on Enforcement of Governor’s Executive Orders

State Police Press Release on Enforcement of Governor’s Executive Orders

Maryland State Police Superintendent Colonel Woodrow Jones III has directed troopers to continue their public education and enforcement efforts regarding the Governor’s Executive Orders and last night issued specific instructions regarding the stay-at-home order. Those instructions are as follows: Enforcement of the expanded Governor’s Executive Order will be conducted by Maryland state troopers. However,...
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No Injuries After Vehicle Hits Multiple Houses in Bryans Road

No Injuries After Vehicle Hits Multiple Houses in Bryans Road

On Monday, March 30, 2020, at approximately 6:40 p.m. police, fire, rescue and collapse units from Charles County and Prince Georges County responded to Heather Drive in the Strawberry Hills area of Bryans Road, for the reported vehicle into a house. Crews arrived in minutes and confirmed an SUV was fully inside of a...
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St. Mary’s County Government Announces COVID-19 Operational Changes

St. Mary’s County Government Announces COVID-19 Operational Changes

St. Mary’s County Government is committed to being responsive to all guidelines and orders from the Centers for Disease Control, the White House and the Governor of Maryland to slow the spread of the coronavirus and the following changes and adjustments now apply to county operations. Department of Aging & Human Services – Home-Delivered...
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State Police Charge Carroll County Man with Violating Governor’s Executive Order and Providing Alcohol to Teens at a Hotel Room Party

State Police Charge Carroll County Man with Violating Governor’s Executive Order and Providing Alcohol to Teens at a Hotel Room Party

Maryland State Police have charged a man with violating the Governor’s Executive Order and providing alcohol to teens during a party he hosted yesterday at a Carroll County hotel. The suspect is identified as Ryan M. Serra, 26, of Lutherville, Md. He is charged with violation of the Governor’s Executive Order and ten counts...
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As COVID-19 Crisis Escalates in Capital Region, Governor Hogan Issues Stay at Home Order Effective Tonight

As COVID-19 Crisis Escalates in Capital Region, Governor Hogan Issues Stay at Home Order Effective Tonight

As the COVID-19 crisis escalates in the National Capital Region, Governor Larry Hogan today issued a Stay at Home order to protect public health and safety. The order, which takes effect at 8:00 p.m. tonight, states that no Maryland resident should leave their home unless it is for an essential job or for an...
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UPDATE: Read the Stay-At-Home Order That Governor Hogan issued Today, Effective at 8 p.m.

UPDATE: Read the Stay-At-Home Order That Governor Hogan issued Today, Effective at 8 p.m.

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan is issuing a stay-at-home order for the state as COVID-19 spreads. It becomes effective at 8 p.m. Monday. “No Maryland resident should be leaving their home unless it is for an essential job or for an essential reason such as obtaining food or medicine, seeking urgent medical attention or for...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Announces Telephone Reporting for Certain Crimes, Non-Urgent 911 Calls

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Announces Telephone Reporting for Certain Crimes, Non-Urgent 911 Calls

As part of the statewide and national response to ongoing Coronavirus concerns, Sheriff Tim Cameron has authorized Telephone Reporting for certain crimes. The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office encourages the public to utilize the telephone reporting system to minimize social contact. Telephone reporting through the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office will be available by...
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Charles County Detectives Investigating Murder-Suicide at Super 8 Motel in Waldorf

Charles County Detectives Investigating Murder-Suicide at Super 8 Motel in Waldorf

On March 28 at 1:37 p.m., officers responded to the Super 8 motel in the 3500 block of Crain Highway in Waldorf, for the report of a death investigation. A preliminary investigation revealed a motel employee entered the room to check on the occupants who were scheduled to check out earlier in the day....
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Police Release Sketch of Victim, Seeking Public Assistance as Investigations Continue After Fatal Hit and Run in Prince George’s County

Police Release Sketch of Victim, Seeking Public Assistance as Investigations Continue After Fatal Hit and Run in Prince George’s County

UPDATE 3/27/2020: Prince George’s County Police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit released this sketch of the man killed in a pedestrian hit-and-run in late February in Forestville. We are asking our community to call us with any information that could help identify him so we can notify his family. Investigators are still continuing to...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Robbery at La Quinta Inn and Suites in California

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Robbery at La Quinta Inn and Suites in California

On Tuesday, March 24, 2020, at approximately 11:00 p.m., police responded to the La Quinta Inn and Suites in California, for the reported robbery. Police arrived on the scene to confirm a robbery had taken place, with the suspect fleeing on foot prior to the arrival of police. The suspect gave an employee a...
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North Beach Boardwalk, Bike Path, Pier and Parks Closed in Calvert County, Effective Today at 4:00 p.m.

North Beach Boardwalk, Bike Path, Pier and Parks Closed in Calvert County, Effective Today at 4:00 p.m.

Due to the health and safety concerns regarding the COVID-19 Coronavirus, the Mayor and Town Council of the Town of North Beach have determined it is in the best interest of the public to close the boardwalk, pier, bike path and Sunrise Garden until further notice. The closure will take effect at 4 pm...
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Firefighters Quickly Extinguish Arson Trailer Fire in Lexington Park, State Fire Marshal Investigating

Firefighters Quickly Extinguish Arson Trailer Fire in Lexington Park, State Fire Marshal Investigating

On Tuesday, March 24, 2020, at approximately 11:22 p.m., firefighters from Bay District, NAS Patuxent River and Valley Lee were dispatched to 45716 Oregon Way in Lexington Park, for the reported trailer fire. The 911 caller reported they witnessed a suspect throw an unknown liquid onto the side of the trailer and underneath of...
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Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision That Killed 24-Year-Old Hughesville Man

Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision That Killed 24-Year-Old Hughesville Man

On Thursday, March 26, 2020, at approximately 2034 hours, Troopers from the Maryland State Police (MSP) La Plata Barrack responded for a report of a motor vehicle collision involving a single vehicle in the 14500 block of Maryland Route 231 (Burnt Store Road) in Hughesville. Due to the seriousness of the collision, a request...
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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Announces Release of Mobile App

Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Announces Release of Mobile App

Sheriff Mike Evans announces the release of a new mobile app for the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office.  The app is available as a free download from the iPhone and Android app stores. The new app will provide up-to-the-minute alerts, news, and resources for Calvert County citizens and businesses. This app includes two important COVID-19...
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AUDIO: Police Investigating Carjacking and Assault in Mechanicsville, Victim Transported to Area Trauma Center

AUDIO: Police Investigating Carjacking and Assault in Mechanicsville, Victim Transported to Area Trauma Center

On Tuesday, March 24, 2020, at approximately 9:15 p.m., police and rescue personnel responded to the Mechanicsville Moose Lodge on Mechanicsville Road in Mechanicsville, for the reported carjacking and shooting. Police were initially dispatched for a reported carjacking with the victim shot in the head, however, police arrived on the scene to find the...
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UPDATE: Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Locates Person of Interest in Stabbing Investigation, Victim Transported to Trauma Center with Serious Injuries

UPDATE: Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Locates Person of Interest in Stabbing Investigation, Victim Transported to Trauma Center with Serious Injuries

UPDATE 8:42 P.M: Thank you for all the tips and information in regards to the whereabouts of Elijah Mark Elliott. He has been located. 8:00 P.M., The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance from the public in locating Elijah Mark Elliott. On the evening of March 24, 2020, units from the Calvert County...
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Calvert County Man Charged with Arson After Lighting Chesapeake Beach Home on Fire

Calvert County Man Charged with Arson After Lighting Chesapeake Beach Home on Fire

Deputy State Fire Marshals charged a Calvert County man after determining he was responsible for intentionally setting a fire in the basement of a Chesapeake Beach home yesterday, causing an estimated $80,000.00 in damages. On March 24, 2020, at approximately 4:00 p.m., firefighters with North Beach, Dunkirk, and Huntington Volunteer Fire Departments responded to...
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Calvert County Man Arrested for Reckless Endangerment After Firing Weapon at Breezy Point Marina

Calvert County Man Arrested for Reckless Endangerment After Firing Weapon at Breezy Point Marina

On March 20, 2020, Deputy Durnbaugh responded to Breezy Point Marina in Chesapeake Beach for a firearms complaint. Calvert County Emergency Communications advised that a shot was fired from a mobile home in the marina. While approaching the vehicle, Deputy Durnbaugh detected the odor of marijuana. The driver, Raymond Francis Procopio, Jr. (48) was...
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Anne Arundel Man Charged with First and Second Degree Murder After Stabbing Girlfriend Multiple Times

Anne Arundel Man Charged with First and Second Degree Murder After Stabbing Girlfriend Multiple Times

On Monday, March 23, 2020 at approximately 12:21 a.m., the Anne Arundel County Police Department responded to the 5800 block of Larsen Street, Glen Burnie, Maryland for a stabbing. Upon arrival officers located a male subject, identified as fifty two year old Timothy Paul Gough from the 8500 block of Larsen Street, with apparent...
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Public Urged to Report Suspected COVID-19 Fraud Schemes

Public Urged to Report Suspected COVID-19 Fraud Schemes

U.S. Attorney Scott C. Blader of the Western District of Wisconsin today urged the public to report suspected fraud schemes related to COVID-19 (the Coronavirus) by calling the National Center for Disaster Fraud (NCDF) hotline (1-866-720-5721) or by sending a message to the NCDF e-mail address [email protected]. In coordination with the Department of Justice,...
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VIDEO: No Injuries Reported After House Fire in Lexington Park

VIDEO: No Injuries Reported After House Fire in Lexington Park

On Monday, March 23, 2020, at approximately 11:35 a.m., firefighters from Bay District, NAS Patuxent River, Ridge, and Valley Lee responded to 46737 Willow Forest Lane in Lexington Park, for the reported house on fire. Firefighters arrived on the scene to find a one story residence with smoke showing. Upon entry, firefighters found fire...
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Prince George’s County Police to Begin Taking Non-Violent Crime Reports Over the Phone

Prince George’s County Police to Begin Taking Non-Violent Crime Reports Over the Phone

In light of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, and in an effort to allow for increased social distancing between officers and civilians, the Prince George’s County Police Department will soon begin taking specific reports over the phone rather than in person. This change will begin at midnight on Monday, March 23rd. This new effort will...
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18-Year-Old Arrested After Impersonating Secret Service Agent, Anne Arundel Police Seeking Any Victims or Witnesses

18-Year-Old Arrested After Impersonating Secret Service Agent, Anne Arundel Police Seeking Any Victims or Witnesses

On March 16, 2020 at approximately 9:00 p.m., officers responded to a residence in the 1100 block of Autumn Gold Drive in Gambrills for a report of a suspicious person claiming to be a Secret Service Agent. Officers located the suspect near the residence and determined the individual was not an agent. Officers recovered...
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