The Strategic Investigations Division-Gang Unit recently launched an extensive, months-long investigation into the trafficking of firearms and narcotics. This involved suspected “GMF Crew” members. During its investigation, the Gang Unit identified a home from where the criminal enterprise operated. After developing probable cause, the Gang Unit executed a court ordered search and seizure warrant...
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On Friday, June 16, 2023, at approximately 9:50 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Three Notch Road and St. Jerome’s Neck Road in Dameron, for the motor vehicle collision reported serious with one possibly ejected. Personnel from Ridge, NAS Webster Field and Bay District responded to the scene, first...
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On Saturday, June 17, 2023, at 12:00 a.m., firefighters from Leonardtown, Mechanicsville, Hollywood, Bay District and Valley Lee responded to the address next to 28081 Point Lookout Road in Loveville, for the reported structure fire. The 911 caller reported she could see flames inside the house next to hers. Firefighters from Leonardtown VFD arrived...
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UPDATE 6/16/2023: A 19-year-old man was killed in a motor vehicle collision on Friday, June 16,2023, as the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office continues the investigation. On Friday, June 16, 2023, at 9:43 am, St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Patrol deputies were dispatched to a motor vehicle collision involving a motorcycle and a pickup...
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On June 14, 2023, at approximately 5:30 p.m., officers were dispatched to a traffic crash in the 3600 block of Laurel – Fort Meade Road that involved a pedestrian. The investigation would reveal that a 2019 Nissan Pathfinder was stopped in a commercial parking lot after discharging two passengers. One passenger and the driver...
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A California man was arrested on Thursday, June 15, 2023, by St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office detectives and charged with rape and a sexual offense. Michael Tran, age 19 of California, has been charged with Second-Degree Rape and a Third-Degree Sex Offense. On June 15, 2023, Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a sexual assault...
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The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of the missing adult, Rachel Ann Boutaugh (pictured below) of Owings. Rachel is a white female, 33 years old, approx. 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighs approximately 155 lbs. If located, or if there is information available on Rachel’s whereabouts, please contact Det. Weems...
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Can you help solve this mystery? Detectives seek new leads in cold case. Charles County Sheriff’s detectives are seeking assistance identifying a woman whose body was found 25-years-ago, on June 16, 1998, in a field near Irving Road and Route 301 in Bel Alton, MD. The woman, whose identity remains a mystery, was the...
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Larry Jerome Eastman, 23, of Temple Hills, Maryland, and his sister, Justice Michelle Eastman, 26, of Washington, D.C., were sentenced for conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute fentanyl. The pair pleaded guilty February 8, 2023, in U.S. District Court. Larry Eastman was sentenced to 140 months in prison and 36 months...
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UPDATE: Owner/Occupants identified as William & Carol McCowan, with the estimated loss of structure and contents valued at $150,000.00 Investigating determined the fire was accidental, and caused by an overloaded power strip which started on the covered rear porch. The fire was discovered by an occupant and all escaped with no injuries. Firefighters arrived...
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On Thursday, June 15, 2023, 6:24 p.m., police responded to the Walmart located at 45485 Miramar Way in California, for the reported man with a gun. The 911 caller was an employee stating a black male with unknown clothing was walking in the store with a long gun. After refusing customers entry to the...
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UPDATE 6/15/2023: On Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at 9:11 p.m., deputies from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Bureau responded to the 3600 block of Cassell Blvd. in Prince Frederick, for the report of a motor vehicle crash involving a motorcycle. Due to the seriousness of the collision, deputies from the Calvert County Sheriff’s...
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The Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM) Executive Program graduated its fifteenth class on May 18 at Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center in Solomons, Md. The 29-member cohort of Southern Maryland executives completed a nine-month community leadership development program of monthly full-day discussions of regional issues. The group studied economic and workforce development, defense, education, healthcare, housing...
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A teacher at James Madison Middle School in Upper Marlboro is charged with solicitation of a minor. The suspect is 33-year-old Jose Zuniga Orellana of Accokeek. He’s charged with soliciting inappropriate photos from a female student at the school. On Tuesday, June 13, 2023, the victim advised detectives the suspect recently made inappropriate comments...
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On June 13, 2023, at approximately 4:30 p.m., officers responded for a report of a person being thrown from a vehicle that just occurred in the area of Solomons Island Road and Jewell Road in Dunkirk. Investigation revealed that the adult female victim was inside her vehicle when she was approached by the suspect....
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On Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at approximately 12:40 a.m., firefighters from Mechanicsville, Hughesville, Hollywood, Leonardtown, Dentsville, and Benedict Volunteer Fire Departments responded to the 29000 block of Arlington Court in Mechanicsville, for the reported house on fire. Dispatchers advised they were receiving multiple 911 calls reporting the house was on fire, with the homeowner...
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The Waldorf VFD regrets to announce the passing of life member William ‘Billy’ Harris on Sunday, June 11, 2023. Billy dedicated over 15 years to the Waldorf VFD and retired from the District of Columbia Fire and EMS Department with 25 years of service. Services and obituary information will be provided when it becomes...
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The Prince George’s County Police Department is investigating a non-contact officer-involved shooting overnight in Temple Hills. No one was struck during the incident. Two suspects are in custody. A loaded handgun was recovered. The suspects are 24-year-old Charles Edward Owens of Washington, DC, and a 16-year-old male from Washington, DC. The juvenile is charged...
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June 13, 2023 (Chesapeake Beach, MD) – In the late evening hours of June 12, 2023 and into the early morning hours of June 13, 2023, vandalism occurred on homes, streets, signs and vehicles throughout the Chesapeake Village community. The Town of Chesapeake Beach Public Works team is actively working to address areas of...
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On Monday, June 12, 2023, at 2:12 am, St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the 21600 block of Great Mills Road in Lexington Park for the report of an assault in progress involving Antoine Keith Mackall III, age 29 of no fixed address, attacking several victims inside of a residence. Patrol Deputy...
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Safety Unit in cooperation with the Maryland State Police continue to patrol for speeding, reckless driving and distracted driving along the Route 235. Deputies with the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Safety Unit made 22 vehicle stops during commuting hours for Naval Air Station Patuxent River,...
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The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit charged a man with the murder of his son. The suspect is 44-year-old Marcus Braxton, Sr, of Washington, DC. He’s charged with the fatal stabbing of 22-year-old Melodias Scindian of Suitland. On June 10, 2023, at approximately 8:30 am, officers responded to a home in the...
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Charging documents state on May 15, 2023, victim 1 (who is referred to as V1 throughout the article) was seen at Calvert Health Medical Center. V1 is a two-month-old black female. V1 was brought to the hospital by her mother and father. VI’s mother was identified as Alleyse Camille Tavlor of Chesapeake Beach. VI’s...
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On Sunday, June 11, 2023, at approximately 9:57 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Rt.231 and Adelina Road in Prince Frederick, for a serious motor vehicle collision with entrapment. Crews arrived on the scene to find a two-vehicle head-on style collision. Medical personnel requested a helicopter for multiple patients...
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On Saturday, June 10, 2023, at approximately 5:23 p.m., the female suspect, who was wearing a blue shirt and multi-colored pants entered the ABC liquors and lounge where she proceeded to steal a 750ml bottle of alcohol. Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded and are investigating. Employees stated the woman in...
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