Law Enforcement

UPDATE: Another Teenager Shot and Killed in St. Mary’s County on the Streets of Lexington Park

UPDATE: Another Teenager Shot and Killed in St. Mary’s County on the Streets of Lexington Park

UPDATE 9/14/2024: Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported shooting at the intersection of Midway Drive and Wasp Drive in Lexington Park on Friday, September 13, at approximately 9:50 p.m. Upon arrival, deputies located Jovan William Medley, 18, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Despite life-saving efforts, Medley was pronounced...
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Woman Transported to Hospital After Reported Drive-by Shooting in Waldorf

Woman Transported to Hospital After Reported Drive-by Shooting in Waldorf

On Friday, September 13, 2024, at approximately 10:40 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the 2600 block of Husk Place in Waldorf, for the reported shooting 911 callers reported a shooting in the area of the address provided. Deputies arrived on the scene to find a 21-year-old female with a gunshot...
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Calvert County Volunteers Respond and Assist Anne Arundel County During Large House Fire

Calvert County Volunteers Respond and Assist Anne Arundel County During Large House Fire

On Thursday, September 12, 2024, at 9:30 p.m., firefighters from Anne Arundel County and Calvert County were dispatched to 1172 Oak Avenue in Shady Side, Anne Arundel County, for the reported house on fire. Firefighters arrived on the scene to report fire showing from the first and second floor and advised this incident would...
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Police Investigating Man Struck and Killed by Vehicle in Prince Frederick

Police Investigating Man Struck and Killed by Vehicle in Prince Frederick

UPDATE 9/13/2024: On September 12, 2024, at approximately 8:04 p.m., members of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Bureau and Crash Reconstruction Unit responded to the area of northbound Solomons Island Road and Church Street in Prince Frederick, for the report of a motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian. A preliminary investigation indicates that...
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GoFundMe Started for Family After Devastating House Fire in California, No Injuries Reported

GoFundMe Started for Family After Devastating House Fire in California, No Injuries Reported

On Thursday, September 12 will 2024, at approximately 2:20 p.m., firefighters from Bay District, Hollywood, Leonardtown, and Seventh District responded to the 44000 block of Louisdale Road in California, for the reported deck on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single story residence with smoke showing. Firefighters made entry into the...
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Officer-Involved Non-Fatal Shooting of Stabbing Suspect Armed with a Knife

Officer-Involved Non-Fatal Shooting of Stabbing Suspect Armed with a Knife

On September 12, 2024, at approximately 11:51 a.m., officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 14700 block of Bassford Road in Waldorf after developing information that a suspect, who had active arrest warrants stemming from a violent assault and stabbing of his elderly relative’s caregiver, was inside a house. A preliminary...
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Violent and Wanted Assault Suspect Released by Judge Within 24 Hours

Violent and Wanted Assault Suspect Released by Judge Within 24 Hours

On Tuesday, September 10, 2024, during the evening hours, Edwin Argueta-Tobar, 34, of Waldorf, turned himself in to the Chares County Sheriff’s Office. Argueta-Tobar had an active warrant for first-degree assault and second-degree assault in connection with a violent attack on a woman known to him. The facts of the case are as follows:...
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Justice Department Announces More Than $690 Million in Violence Against Women Act Funding

Justice Department Announces More Than $690 Million in Violence Against Women Act Funding

Today, the Justice Department announced the awards of over $690 million in grant funding administered by the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW). This funding will support services and justice responses for victims and survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking across all U.S. states and territories and in many Tribal...
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Police Investigating Motorcycle Crash That Claims Life of 40-Year-Old Clinton Man

Police Investigating Motorcycle Crash That Claims Life of 40-Year-Old Clinton Man

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal collision involving a motorcycle on Tuesday afternoon in the town of Cheverly. The deceased rider is 40-year-old Donnell Floyd of Clinton. On September 10, 2024, at approximately 1:00 pm, officers with the town of Cheverly Police Department responded to...
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UPDATE: Police Finally Arrest EMS Chief of St. Mary’s County Who Admitted to Stealing Fentanyl

UPDATE: Police Finally Arrest EMS Chief of St. Mary’s County Who Admitted to Stealing Fentanyl

UPDATE 9/11/2024: Following an investigation into allegations of tampering with Emergency Medical Services narcotic boxes and vials of fentanyl, deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, along with detectives from the Criminal Investigations Division (CID) finally arrested Thomas Patrick Raley, 39, of Leonardtown, on a warrant, on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. In July,...
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Police Investigating Woman Shot at Waldorf Motel

Police Investigating Woman Shot at Waldorf Motel

On Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 11:41 a.m., officers responded to a call for a shooting at the Super 8 Motel on Crain Highway in Waldorf. When officers arrived, they discovered a female with a gunshot wound to her leg. She was transported to a hospital, treated, and released. A preliminary investigation showed two...
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Drayden Woman Arrested on Drug Possession Charge Following Welfare Check in California

Drayden Woman Arrested on Drug Possession Charge Following Welfare Check in California

Stacy Lynn Moreland, 48, of Drayden, was arrested on September 9, 2024, after Maryland State Police responded to a welfare check in California, Maryland. According to court documents, Trooper Blake Stricker was dispatched to 45310 Alton Lane at approximately 9:59 a.m. after a report of a woman found unconscious in her vehicle. When Trooper...
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Inmate Charged After Assaulting Fellow Inmate at St. Mary’s County Detention Center

Inmate Charged After Assaulting Fellow Inmate at St. Mary’s County Detention Center

Michael A. King, 51, has been charged following an assault on a fellow inmate at the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center. The incident occurred on the evening of September 8, 2024, within the detention facility. According to court documents, King, who was already incarcerated at the time, assaulted another inmate, identified as...
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UPDATE: House Destroyed Fire in St. Inigoes Remains Under Investigation

UPDATE: House Destroyed Fire in St. Inigoes Remains Under Investigation

UPDATE 9/10/2024: The Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal is investigating a fire that occurred at 47758 Sunset Manor Lane at approximately 5:30 a.m. on September 9, 2024. The single-family residence, owned by Eun and Chung Lee, was completely destroyed. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. The fire, which caused an estimated $500,000 in...
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Marbury Man Stabbed Police Officer After High-Speed Chase in Waldorf

Marbury Man Stabbed Police Officer After High-Speed Chase in Waldorf

Sean Gerard Estep, age 39, of Marbury, was arrested on September 8, 2024, following a high-speed chase and an altercation with Charles County law enforcement. The arrest occurred after officers observed Estep operating a Chevrolet SUV with revoked Maryland registration near a Hooters restaurant in Waldorf. Officer T. Brown, the arresting officer, initiated a...
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Bushwood Man Arrested Again After Years of Drug Dealing Across St. Mary’s County

Deandre Terille Taylor, 35, of Bushwood, was arrested on September 6, 2024, after an extensive drug investigation and traffic stop led to the discovery of large quantities of controlled dangerous substances (CDS). Taylor now faces multiple felony and misdemeanor charges, including possession with intent to distribute narcotics, following incidents in Lexington Park and Mechanicsville....
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Calvert County Parks & Recreation Announces the Start of the 2024 Hunting Season with New Location

Calvert County Parks & Recreation Announces the Start of the 2024 Hunting Season with New Location

The Calvert County Department of Parks & Recreation, Natural Resources Division (CCPR NRD), in cooperation with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR), announces the start of the 2024-2025 hunting season. Limited hunting will be available at Biscoe Gray Heritage Farm, Flag Ponds Nature Park and the newly added Bennett O. Hughes Memorial Tree...
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UPDATE: Passenger Succumbs to Injuries Sustained from Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision Involving Motorcycle in Waldorf

UPDATE: Passenger Succumbs to Injuries Sustained from Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision Involving Motorcycle in Waldorf

UPDATE 9/9/2024: Investigators were notified that Mr. Timothy Travis of Accokeek, Maryland was pronounced deceased on September 6, 2024, at the University of Maryland R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore, Maryland. Anyone who may have witnessed this crash is asked to contact the Duty Officer or Tpr. Gardner at the MSP La...
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UPDATE: 44-Year-Old Solomons Man Causes Head-on Collision After Driving Into Oncoming Traffic for Over 2 Miles

UPDATE: 44-Year-Old Solomons Man Causes Head-on Collision After Driving Into Oncoming Traffic for Over 2 Miles

UPDATE 9/9/2024: On Sunday, September 8, 2024, at approximately 4:17 p.m., deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and Emergency Medical Services were dispatched to the northbound lanes of the 22000 block of Three Notch Road for a motor vehicle crash involving multiple vehicles, including one with entrapment. Upon arrival, deputies found four...
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Woman Transported to Hospital After Reportedly Being Struck by Vehicle in Park Hall

Woman Transported to Hospital After Reportedly Being Struck by Vehicle in Park Hall

On Saturday, September 7 2024, at approximately 7:13 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical personnel responded to the 18000 block of Point Lookout Road in Park Hall, for the reported hit and run motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian. 911 callers reported a female was struck by a Jeep Cherokee which then fled onto Point Lookout...
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62-Year-Old Male Flown to Trauma Center After Being Stabbed by Family Member in Waldorf

62-Year-Old Male Flown to Trauma Center After Being Stabbed by Family Member in Waldorf

On Sunday, September 8, 2024, at approximately 5:30 a.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the 14000 block of Bassford Road in Waldorf, for the reported stabbing. The 911 callers reported a 62-year-old male was stabbed in the stomach by their grandson who then stole a white Mercedes-Benz from the family. The...
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Traffic Safety: A Comprehensive Five-Year Crash Data Analysis – Part 3, St. Mary’s County

Traffic Safety: A Comprehensive Five-Year Crash Data Analysis – Part 3, St. Mary’s County

As St. Mary’s County continues to expand and develop, traffic safety remains a critical issue for local residents, law enforcement, and policymakers. Understanding the patterns and causes of vehicle crashes is essential to improve road safety and reduce accidents. Recent data from the Maryland Department of Transportation provides a detailed look at crash trends...
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Waldorf Couple Face Multiple Charges Following Incident in Charles County

Waldorf Couple Face Multiple Charges Following Incident in Charles County

Two residents of Waldorf, Maryland, have been charged with multiple offenses following an incident on September 1, 2024, that led to arrests by the Charles County Sheriff’s Office. Destiny Love Brettler, 22, and Davon Alonzo Dunn, 27, both of Waldorf, are both facing charges including assault and trespassing. Destiny Love Brettler, has been charged...
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Maryland State Police Seek Assistance in Locating Suspects Involved in Armed Carjacking in Prince George’s County

Maryland State Police Seek Assistance in Locating Suspects Involved in Armed Carjacking in Prince George’s County

Maryland State Police are seeking the public’s assistance in helping to locate three to four suspects involved in an armed carjacking Friday night in Prince George’s County. Shortly after 10 p.m. Friday, September 6th, 2024, the Prince George’s County Police Department contacted the Maryland State Police Forestville Barrack for a report of an armed...
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UPDATE: All Children Accounted for and Out of Storm Drain in Leonardtown

UPDATE: All Children Accounted for and Out of Storm Drain in Leonardtown

UPDATE 9/7/2024 : All children have been accounted for as of 4:46 p.m. No injuries reported. Units returning to service. 9/7/2024 @ 3:48 p.m.: On Saturday, September 7, 2024, at approximately 3:40 p.m., firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the 41000 block of Doctors Crossing Way in Leonardtown, for the reported entrapment without...
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