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Police Investigating 16-Year-Old Assaulted in Lexington Park, Victim Transported to Trauma Center

Police Investigating 16-Year-Old Assaulted in Lexington Park, Victim Transported to Trauma Center

On Sunday, October 15, 2023, at approximately 5:25 p.m., police and emergency medical personnel responded to the 20000 block of Daisy Lane in Park Hall, for the reported injuries after an assault. 911 callers reported a 16-year-old male was assaulted and bleeding from “everywhere”. Crews arrived on the scene to find the victim suffering from...
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UPDATE: Mechanicsville Man Sentenced to 24-Years in Prison for Felony Sex Abuse of a Minor

UPDATE: Mechanicsville Man Sentenced to 24-Years in Prison for Felony Sex Abuse of a Minor

UPDATE 10/16/2023: State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling announced today that Randy Dindlebeck, 28, of Mechanicsville, Maryland, was sentenced to 75 years in prison with 24 years of active incarceration for felony sex abuse of a minor and related offenses. A St. Mary’s County jury convicted Mr. Dindleback in May of 2023, after a three-day jury...
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School Resource Officer investigating altercation on school bus involving students from La Plata High School

School Resource Officer investigating altercation on school bus involving students from La Plata High School

On Thursday, October 12, 2023, at 2:30 p.m., three students from La Plata High School were engaged in a physical altercation while on the school bus. The bus driver pulled over and officers from the CCSO and La Plata Police responded. The students were separated. The school resource officer has initiated an investigation. Two...
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Three Suspects Arrested and Charged in Connection to March 2023 Murder of Robbery Victim

Three Suspects Arrested and Charged in Connection to March 2023 Murder of Robbery Victim

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit identified and charged three suspects in connection with a fatal shooting in March. The suspects are 30-year-old Kenneth Gails of Riverdale, 33-year-old Marcus Chapman of Hyattsville and 27-year-old Josue Vasques of Hyattsville. They are charged with the murder of 31-year-old Jarell Thompson of Washington, DC. On...
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Police Investigating Reported Stabbing in Lexington Park, 62-Year-Old Victim Not Transported

Police Investigating Reported Stabbing in Lexington Park, 62-Year-Old Victim Not Transported

On Sunday, October 15, 2023, at approximately 12:15 p.m., police and emergency medical personnel responded to the 21600 block of Liberty Steet in Lexington Park, for the reported injuries after an assault. Police arrived on the scene and advised a 62-year-old male was suffering from a small stab wound to the upper body. Emergency...
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Four Children Transported to Trauma Centers After UTV Crash in Mechanicsville

Four Children Transported to Trauma Centers After UTV Crash in Mechanicsville

On Friday, October 13, 2023, at approximately 5:10 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel were dispatched to the area of Holly Bank Drive and Burning Oaks Drive in Mechanicsville, MD, for a reported collision involving an ATV with multiple children injured. Preliminary investigation indicates a Massimo Buck UTV, driven by a juvenile and carrying...
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UPDATE: Police Investigating 20-Year-Old Male Shot in Lexington Park, Victim Flown to Trauma Center

UPDATE: Police Investigating 20-Year-Old Male Shot in Lexington Park, Victim Flown to Trauma Center

UPDATE: On Sunday, October 8, 2023, at 9:46 p.m., police responded to the 46000 block of Radford Lane in Lexington Park, MD, for a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, Deputies located an adult male suffering from two gunshot wounds; emergency first aid was rendered. The victim was then flown to the University of...
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Charles County Police Investigating Indecent Exposure Report, Crime Solvers Offering Cash Reward

Charles County Police Investigating Indecent Exposure Report, Crime Solvers Offering Cash Reward

On Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at 7:00 p.m., a woman was walking in the area of Hampshire Lake in Waldorf when an unknown male exposed himself to her. The victim ran away and the suspect fled on a bicycle. Officers canvassed the area, but the suspect was not located. The victim described the suspect...
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Six Teens Arrested After Assault and Robbery in Waldorf

Six Teens Arrested After Assault and Robbery in Waldorf

On Sunday, October 8, 2023, at 2:50 p.m., officers responded to Mall Circle for the report of an assault in progress inside a business. As officers were responding, the suspects fled on foot. Witnesses reported seeing some of the suspects armed with what appeared to be a gun. Officers located the suspects nearby and...
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Four Cats Killed in Indian Head House Fire, State Fire Marshal Investigating Cause

Four Cats Killed in Indian Head House Fire, State Fire Marshal Investigating Cause

On Wednesday, October, 11, 2023, at approximately 12:55 p.m., vehicle 9 of the Indian Head VFD requested a structure fire assignment after observing smoke coming from a residence in the 400 block of Bland Drive in Indian Head. The firefighter advised smoke was coming from the 1-story residence. 20 firefighters from the Naval District...
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Motorcyclist Struck, Flown to Trauma Center After Being Trapped Under Vehicle

Motorcyclist Struck, Flown to Trauma Center After Being Trapped Under Vehicle

On Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at approximately 17:49 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Goldie Farm Place and Leonardtown Road in Waldorf, for the serious motor vehicle collision with one patient trapped under a vehicle. Crews arrived on the scene within 3 minutes of dispatch and confirmed one trapped...
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PG County Police Investigating 16-Year-Old and 18-Year-Old Shot and Killed in Two Seperate Shootings

PG County Police Investigating 16-Year-Old and 18-Year-Old Shot and Killed in Two Seperate Shootings

The Homicide Unit is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in Oxon Hill on Friday. The victim is 18-year-old Kenyon Valentine of Alexandria, VA. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case. On October 6, 2023, at approximately 5:45 pm, officers responded...
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Two Injured After Three Vehicle Collision in Mechanicsville

Two Injured After Three Vehicle Collision in Mechanicsville

On Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at approximately 8:52 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of 27501 Three Notch Road and Persimmon Lane in Mechanicsville, for the reported motor vehicle collision with injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to find three vehicles involved in a rear-end style collision. Two patients were...
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UPDATE: Detectives Make Second Arrest in Double Murder at Jimmie’s Paddock in Charles County

UPDATE: Detectives Make Second Arrest in Double Murder at Jimmie’s Paddock in Charles County

UPDATE 10/11/2023: Detectives continuing to investigate the double homicide that occurred at Jimmie’s Paddock on September 29 have identified a second suspect involved in the case. Dominic Alonzo Stewart, 54, of District Heights, was with the suspect, James Coffen, when shots were fired in the parking lot. Stewart also fired rounds from a handgun...
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Maryland’s Early Muzzleloader Deer Season Begins Oct. 19, 2023

Maryland’s Early Muzzleloader Deer Season Begins Oct. 19, 2023

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced that the first segment of Maryland’s muzzleloader deer season runs from Oct. 19-21 statewide. Hunters in Region B — the state’s central, southern, and eastern regions — can also use muzzleloaders from Oct. 23-28 for antlerless deer only. The popular season typically coincides with pleasant fall weather and is...
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Benjamin Stoddert Middle School Student falls ill after ingesting an unknown substance from a vaping device

Benjamin Stoddert Middle School Student falls ill after ingesting an unknown substance from a vaping device

On October 5, 2023, a student at Benjamin Stoddert Middle School became ill after they used a vape pen containing what they believed to be cannabis. The student sought help from a school nurse and was subsequently transported to a hospital for treatment. The school resource officer has initiated an investigation. Anyone with information...
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2-Year-Old Flown to Children’s Center After Being Run Over by Golf Cart in St. Mary’s County

2-Year-Old Flown to Children’s Center After Being Run Over by Golf Cart in St. Mary’s County

On Friday, October 6, 2023, at approximately 1:30 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the 39000 block of Burch Road in Avenue, for reported traumatic injuries after a golf cart accident. 911 callers reported a 2-year old male was run over by a golf-cart. Maryland State Police Helicopter Trooper 7 was placed...
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One Flown to Trauma Center After Four-Vehicle Collision in Mechanicsville

One Flown to Trauma Center After Four-Vehicle Collision in Mechanicsville

On Sunday, October 8, 2023 at approximately 10:00 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Three Notch Road and Point Lookout Road in Mechanicsville, for the reported motor vehicle collision with injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to find 4 vehicles involved in a rear-end style collision. Emergency medical personnel...
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Registered Sex Offender Charged with Distribution of Child Pornography – Defendant is a Repeat Offender

Registered Sex Offender Charged with Distribution of Child Pornography – Defendant is a Repeat Offender

Aaron Christopher Davis, 32, of Suitland, a registered sex offender, was indicted in U.S. District Court, on October 3, 2023, on charges of distribution of child pornography, announced U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves, FBI Special Agent in Charge Wayne A. Jacobs, of the Washington Field Office’s Criminal and Cyber Division, and Acting Chief Pamela...
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Lanham Man Arrested for Fleeing and Eluding, Concealing a Dangerous Weapon and Several Other Charges

Lanham Man Arrested for Fleeing and Eluding, Concealing a Dangerous Weapon and Several Other Charges

On September 26, 2023, Calvert County Sheriff’s Deputies were assisting Troopers with the Maryland State Police to locate a vehicle that refused to pull over for a traffic stop. When deputies attempted to stop a white Ford Mustang for traffic violations when the operator fled at a high rate southbound on Rt. 4 in...
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Prince Frederick Woman Arrested for Burglary, Disorderly Conduct and Destruction of Property

Prince Frederick Woman Arrested for Burglary, Disorderly Conduct and Destruction of Property

On September 28, 2023, at 5:40 a.m., Deputy McCourt responded to a residence on Orwell Court in Prince Frederick, for the reported burglary that had just occurred. Upon arrival, deputies observed the front door displaying signs of forced entry. Contact was made with the occupants of the residence who advised an unknown black female...
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Suspected Cannabis Recovered From Student at Thomas Stone High School

Suspected Cannabis Recovered From Student at Thomas Stone High School

On October 6, 2023, a student at Thomas Stone High School was observed smoking suspected cannabis in a student bathroom. Further investigation revealed the student was in possession of suspected cannabis. A school resource officer initiated an investigation and in accordance with Maryland law, the student was charged with a civil violation of possession...
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Good Samaritans Saves Subject Trapped in Burning Vehicle After Striking Tree in Hollywood

Good Samaritans Saves Subject Trapped in Burning Vehicle After Striking Tree in Hollywood

On Thursday, October 5, 2023, at approximately 8:20 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of 43030 St. Johns Road and Meredith Court in Hollywood, for the serious motor vehicle collision with one vehicle into a tree, on fire with entrapment. Crews arrived on the scene to find a Dodge Charger...
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Thomas Johnson Bridge Re-opened After Water Rescue, Victim Transported with CPR in Progress

Thomas Johnson Bridge Re-opened After Water Rescue, Victim Transported with CPR in Progress

UPDATE @ 8:00 p.m.: Incident command advised a 41-year-old male victim with CPR in progress. Maryland State Police Helicopter Trooper 2 is requested to land nearby. UPDATE @ 7:52 p.m.: Police have eyes on the subject, a private vessel/citizen recovered them from the water and transported them to awaiting EMS at the Solomons Boat...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Suspect Information in Multi-County Theft and Fraud

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Suspect Information in Multi-County Theft and Fraud

On Tuesday, July 11, 2023, police responded to Snead’s Ace Home Center, 40845 Merchant’s Lane, Leonardtown, MD, for the report of a possibly fraudulent transaction. Two subjects (pictured) entered the store, purchased items using a credit card, and immediately returned the items, requesting the refund to be credited to a different credit card. The...
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