Law Enforcement

Huntingtown School Instructional Assistant Sentenced to Seven Years in Federal Prison for Possession of Child Pornography

Huntingtown School Instructional Assistant Sentenced to Seven Years in Federal Prison for Possession of Child Pornography

U.S. District Judge Theodore D. Chuang sentenced Tyler Edward Perkins, age 30, of Huntingtown, Maryland, today to seven years in federal prison, followed by 10 years of supervised release, for possession of child pornography.  The statement of facts also established that Perkins distributed child sexual abuse material to others and Judge Chuang took that...
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Maryland State Police Arrest Man on Child Pornography Charges in Prince George’s County

Maryland State Police Arrest Man on Child Pornography Charges in Prince George’s County

Troopers arrested a man on Thursday after a Maryland State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force investigation developed evidence of possession of child pornography. The suspect is identified as Adam T. Rubin, 51, of Columbia, Maryland. Rubin is charged with eight counts of possession of child pornography and two counts of distribution of...
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One Transported to Trauma Center After Rollover Collision in Mechanicsville

One Transported to Trauma Center After Rollover Collision in Mechanicsville

On Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at approximately 6:12 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of 27534 Old Village Road and Reeves Road in Mechanicsville, for the motor vehicle collision with one overturned and unknown injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to report one vehicle in the roadway and one vehicle...
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Crime Solvers Offering Reward in Reckless Endangerment Case in Waldorf

Crime Solvers Offering Reward in Reckless Endangerment Case in Waldorf

On Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at 3:15 p.m., officers responded to the 11700 block of Palm Desert Place in Waldorf for the report of shots fired. Witnesses advised a group of juveniles were in the area when one juvenile pulled out a gun and fired a round in the direction of the homes as...
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Man Charged with Assault, Armed Robbery and Theft Released Within 24 Hours

Man Charged with Assault, Armed Robbery and Theft Released Within 24 Hours

Repeat shoplifter and suspect in first-degree assault/armed robbery case apprehended: On January 24 at 4:38 p.m., officers responded to a business on Mall Circle after a loss prevention officer observed a male who was attempting to steal clothes. The loss prevention officer recognized the male as being the same subject who pointed a knife...
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One Injured After Head-on Collision Involving Semi-Truck and SUV in Clements

One Injured After Head-on Collision Involving Semi-Truck and SUV in Clements

On Thursday, January 25, 2024, at approximately 12:18 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the Budds Creek Road and Colton Point Road traffic circle in Clements, for a motor vehicle collision involving a commercial vehicle. Crews arrived on the scene to find a head-on collision involving a semi-truck and an SUV with...
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St. Charles High School SRO and School Administrator Assaulted, Property Damaged During Altercation

St. Charles High School SRO and School Administrator Assaulted, Property Damaged During Altercation

On Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at 11:51 a.m., two students at St. Charles High School were involved in a dispute. School administrators and a school resource officer were attempting to keep the students separated when one of the involved students attempted to push through them to get to the other student. While doing so,...
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Two Charged After Failing Tobacco Compliance Checks in St. Mary’s County

Two Charged After Failing Tobacco Compliance Checks in St. Mary’s County

According to court documents filed in St. Mary’s County District Court, on Thursday, January 18, 2024, employees at two St. Mary’s County businesses failed to ask for identification for the sale of tobacco products to an underage person on December 28, 2023. Holly Bailey, 49, of Charlotte Hall was working at Race-In Inn in...
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UPDATE: Suspicious Package at Dameron Post Office Turns Out to Be Life Alert Device

UPDATE: Suspicious Package at Dameron Post Office Turns Out to Be Life Alert Device

UPDATE 1/25/2024: Police and the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office reported the package in question that was “ticking” contained a Life Alert device which was in shipping, no danger’s or hazardous objects were found. 1/24/2024: On Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at approximately 2:30 p.m., police responded to the Dameron Post Office located at 17679...
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Maryland’s Primitive Deer Hunt Days Run Feb. 1st to 3rd, 2024 – Final Opportunity for 2023-24 Season

Maryland’s Primitive Deer Hunt Days Run Feb. 1st to 3rd, 2024 – Final Opportunity for 2023-24 Season

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announces the state’s Primitive Deer Hunt will be open Feb. 1-3 statewide. Hunters with a valid hunting license, or those exempt from the hunting license requirement, may use primitive bows or muzzleloaders to hunt sika and white-tailed deer during these days. Primitive hunting devices are defined as long bows, recurve bows, flintlock,...
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Detectives Recover Nearly 14,000 Fentanyl Pills, 3 Firearms and Make 9 Arrests

Detectives Recover Nearly 14,000 Fentanyl Pills, 3 Firearms and Make 9 Arrests

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Gang Unit arrested and charged nine suspects in connection with the recovery of nearly 14,000 fentanyl pills and multiple firearms from an apartment in Riverdale. Following an extensive investigation, detectives obtained a search warrant for a residence in the 5400 block of Hamilton Street. During the execution of...
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One Flown to Trauma Center After Motor Vehicle Collision in Mechanicsville 1-23-2024

One Flown to Trauma Center After Motor Vehicle Collision in Mechanicsville 1-23-2024

On Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at approximately 12:12 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of 37861 Golden Beach Road and Killpeck Creek Court in Mechanicsville, for the reported motor vehicle collision with injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to find two vehicles involved with two patients to be evaluated for...
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Charles County Cold Case Murder of Deandre Nicholson, age 22 of Waldorf

Charles County Cold Case Murder of Deandre Nicholson, age 22 of Waldorf

January 23, marks the anniversary of the homicide of Deandre Nicholson, a 22-year-old resident of Waldorf. His case remains unsolved. Your assistance can help us bring justice to Deandre and his family. On January 23, 2018 at approximately 9 p.m., officers with the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 4500 block of Middletown...
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Calvert County 2006 Cold Case Fatal Hit and Run of Mechanicsville Man Vincent Depaul “Johnny” Medley

Calvert County 2006 Cold Case Fatal Hit and Run of Mechanicsville Man Vincent Depaul “Johnny” Medley

Calvert County Cold Case: On August 19, 2006, at approximately 2:04 a.m., Calvert County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the area of Dares Beach Road and Armory Road in Prince Frederick, for the report of an accident involving a pedestrian. The victim, later identified as Vincent Depaul “Johnny” Medley (DOB: 03-06-1964), of Mechanicsville, was pronounced...
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Student Found in Possession of a Box Cutter at Wade Elementary School

Student Found in Possession of a Box Cutter at Wade Elementary School

On January 23 at 10:35 a.m., a student at Wade Elementary School was found to be in possession of a box cutter while inside a classroom. A school administrator recovered the box cutter and the student will face disciplinary consequences from the CCPS. In accordance with Maryland law, the student will not be charged...
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Mechanicsville Man Arrested for First Degree Assault After Pointing Handgun at Victims

Mechanicsville Man Arrested for First Degree Assault After Pointing Handgun at Victims

On Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at approximately 6:00 p.m., police responded to Broken Arrow Lane, in Mechanicsville for the report of a domestic assault with a firearm. While enroute the victim told dispatchers that a male had pointed a firearm at her. Upon arrival, police made contact with the female victim, who advised her...
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Five Marylanders Facing Federal Charges for a Fraud Scheme Involving the Theft of Checks From the Mail

Five Marylanders Facing Federal Charges for a Fraud Scheme Involving the Theft of Checks From the Mail

A federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging five Marylanders with conspiracy to commit mail fraud and bank fraud and related charges in connection with a fraud scheme involving more than 600 stolen checks with a face value of over $5 million.  The indictment was returned on December 7, 2023, and unsealed late...
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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Proudly Introduces New K9 Team DFC Hendrickson and K-9 Atlas

Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Proudly Introduces New K9 Team DFC Hendrickson and K-9 Atlas

The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce the graduation and deployment of one new K-9 team. After an extensive 26-week training program, DFC Sean Hendrickson and his four-legged partner are ready to assist in the mission of protecting and serving the citizens of Calvert County. Canines are a vital tool for law...
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Two Suspects Charged with Attempted Murder of Officer After Police Involved Shooting and 30 Minute Pursuit

Two Suspects Charged with Attempted Murder of Officer After Police Involved Shooting and 30 Minute Pursuit

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Major Crimes Division charged two suspects with the attempted murder of a police officer following an officer-involved shooting in the unincorporated section of Upper Marlboro on Sunday. The suspects are 51-year-old Dennis Burkett of Brandywine and 50-year-old Robert Burkett Jr. of Temple Hills. On January 21, 2024, at...
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Friends of Maryland State Parks Provides Funds for Projects Through ‘Small Grants, Big Impact!’

Friends of Maryland State Parks Provides Funds for Projects Through ‘Small Grants, Big Impact!’

The Friends of Maryland State Parks recently awarded 24 grants totaling $41,798 to Maryland State Parks statewide through the advocacy organization’s program, “Small Grants, Big Impact!” These funds will enable staff to collaborate with community partners to provide information on Maryland’s cultural history, replace unsafe bridges and puncheons, provide water safety resources, and promote...
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Two Flown to Trauma Centers, One Child Transported After Head-on Collision in Park Hall

Two Flown to Trauma Centers, One Child Transported After Head-on Collision in Park Hall

On Saturday, January 20, 2024, at approximately 10:28 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of 47851 Park Hall Road in Park Hall, for an automated 911 call from an Apple device reporting a serious collision. Crews arrived in the area to find a head-on collision involving a pickup truck and...
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House Fire in Indian Head Under Investigation, No Injuries Reported

House Fire in Indian Head Under Investigation, No Injuries Reported

On Thursday, January 18, 2024, at approximately 11:20 p.m., firefighters from Teneth District, Potomac Heights, NDW Indian Head, NDW Stump Neck, Bryans Road and additional area departments responded to 6157 Mason Springs Road in Indian Head, for the reported structure fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find a two-story residence with smoke showing...
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Two Children and One Adult Transported After Vehicle Overturns in Waldorf

Two Children and One Adult Transported After Vehicle Overturns in Waldorf

On Saturday, January 20, 2024, at approximately 1:00 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of 4316 Leonardtown Road in Waldorf, for the serious motor vehicle collision with multiple trapped. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle off the roadway, on its side with three subjects trapped. Firefighters...
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Mattawoman Beantown Road Closed Due to Ice and Multi-Vehicle Pileup

Mattawoman Beantown Road Closed Due to Ice and Multi-Vehicle Pileup

UPDATE 1/20/2024 @ 6:50 P.M.: Fire and rescue personnel are currently on the scene advising more than 8 vehicles are involved with at least 4 patients to be evaluated including one pregnant female who advised her vehicle was struck by a Nissan which then fled the area. Police are advising Mattawoman Beantown Road is...
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UPDATE: Police Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Crash in Port Republic That Killed 36-Year-Old Lusby Man

UPDATE: Police Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Crash in Port Republic That Killed 36-Year-Old Lusby Man

UPDATE 1/20/2024: On January 19, 2024, at approximately 8:00 p.m., deputies from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Patrol bureau responded to the area of southbound Solomons Island Road (Rt. 4) and Broomes Island Road in Port Republic, for the report of a serious motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian. Upon arrival, deputies located an...
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