On May 2, 2024, U.S. District Judge Lydia K. Griggsby sentenced Alexus Paige Tyson, age 28, a resident of Hyattsville, Maryland, to 15 months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for participation in a conspiracy whereby she used her position as a United States Postal Service (“USPS”) mail carrier to...
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Friday, May 3rd, 2024: Maryland State Police are investigating the shooting of a 20-year woman found inside her vehicle in Prince George’s County last night. The victim is identified as Nyah Strong Hairston, 20, of Largo, Maryland. Hairston was transported from the scene by Prince George’s County Fire/EMS personnel to the University of Maryland...
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Maryland Department of State Police Superintendent Colonel Roland L. Butler, Jr., on Tuesday presented awards for outstanding service and recognized employees of the year for the Department, including the announcement of the statewide Trooper, Non-Commissioned Officer, Emergency Dispatcher Supervisor, Emergency Dispatcher and Civilian Employee of the Year for 2023. During a ceremony that recognized...
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The Fun Run was awesome! The students had a great time with the music and running their laps! At this time, we have earned more than $23,000 and still have a bonus week for donations. We look forward to meeting our goal to help redesign the Media Center. From the Boosterthon Team Leaders: Sunderland...
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On Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at approximately 9:53 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the 25000 block of Friendship School Road in Mechanicsville, for a child struck by a vehicle. Crews arrived on the scene to find a 6-year-old female was struck by a vehicle. The child was reported as conscious and...
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On Thursday, May 2, 2024, at approximately 10:10 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of 3400 Old Washington Road in Waldorf, for the serious motor vehicle collision with one trapped. Crews arrived on the scene to confirm one patient trapped and requested a helicopter for an adult male suffering serious...
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The Financial Crimes Section is issuing a community-wide warning about skimming devices. In the past month, the PGPD has recovered ten overlay credit card skimming devices at convenience stores and other businesses in the county. Skimming devices can be placed at point-of-sale terminals inside of retail stores, grocery stores, convenience stores or any location where credit...
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Maryland State Police are reminding motorists to drive responsibly ahead of Cinco de Mayo weekend. In anticipation of an increase in impaired drivers throughout the weekend, all 23 State Police barracks, across Maryland, will ramp up enforcement efforts to combat distracted, aggressive, and impaired driving. Troopers at each barrack, as well as the State...
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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources cautions anyone who encounters a fawn to avoid disturbing it and resist the urge to feed or handle it. Removing deer from the wild and keeping them in captivity is against the law in Maryland to protect animal welfare and ensure public safety. Deer are born with specialized adaptations, which...
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On Thursday, May 2, 2024, at approximately 3:08 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Long Leaf Lane and McDaniel Road in Waldorf, for the serious motor vehicle collision with subjects trapped. Multiple 911 callers reported the vehicle rolled over 8 times with the occupants trapped. Crews arrived on the...
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Maryland Department of State Police Superintendent Colonel Roland L. Butler, Jr. presented awards for outstanding service on Tuesday. Two of those recognized were Deputy State Fire Marshals Timothy McDonald and Cory Hurst for their lifesaving efforts. On December 12, 2022, Deputy State Fire Marshals Timothy McDonald, Kirby Travers, Christopher McIntyre, and Alex Chinn were...
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Maryland State Police are reminding motorists to drive responsibly ahead of Cinco de Mayo weekend. In anticipation of an increase in impaired drivers throughout the weekend, all 23 State Police barracks, across Maryland, will ramp up enforcement efforts to combat distracted, aggressive, and impaired driving. Troopers at each barrack, as well as the State...
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On April 23, 2024, at 6:37 p.m., patrol officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of Lexington Drive and Lexington Place in Waldorf for the report of an armed robbery that had just occurred. A preliminary report showed the victim was walking on Lexington Drive when he was approached by...
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UPDATE 5/1/2024: On April 30, 2024, at 10:40 p.m., officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 4500 block of Ruston Place in Waldorf for the report of an injured man. When officers arrived, the man had been pronounced deceased by EMS who also responded. A preliminary investigation showed the victim, Kemo...
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On Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at approximately 3:40 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the 4000 block of Old Washington Road in Waldorf, for the reported home invasion with one victim shot. 911 callers reported three to five suspects armed with handguns wearing all black entered the residence, shot one victim in...
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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is now seeking public comment on the proposed fiscal year 2025 annual work plans for the following state forests: Chesapeake/Pocomoke, Green Ridge, Potomac-Garrett, and Savage River. The comment period concludes Thursday, May 30, 2024. Annual work plans help the department identify priorities within the scope of the forests’ long-range management....
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The St. Mary’s County Strategic Plan for Overdose Response is now updated and available online. The 2023 update describes progress and new goals since the prior versions of the plan in 2019 and 2017. Many local partners – including the St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD), law enforcement, health care providers, schools, EMS, and...
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The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County (CSMC) began their business meeting with an invocation and the pledge, followed by approval of the consent agenda. The CSMC then presented proclamations in recognition of Hurricane Preparedness Week and Small Business Month. They then presented a commendation for Sue Veith in celebration of her retirement after 30...
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On Saturday, April 27, 2024, at approximately 11:00 a.m., a Trooper from the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack responded to a residence on Mervell Dean Road in Hollywood, for a reported indecent exposure. Upon arrival, the Trooper made contact with a complainant, who advised 30 minutes prior to calling the police she observed a...
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UPDATE 5/1/2024: On April 30, 2024, at 10:40 p.m., officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 4500 block of Ruston Place in Waldorf for the report of an injured man. When officers arrived, the man had been pronounced deceased by EMS who also responded. A preliminary investigation showed the victim, Kemo...
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The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit is leading the investigation into a fatal shooting that occurred in Oxon Hill. The victim is 16-year-old De’Marco Bradford of Washington, DC. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case. On Monday, April 22,...
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St. Charles High School Press Release: “I want to share information with you about an incident that happened at St. Charles High School that impacted our school day. “This morning, a group of students engaged in a large physical altercation during a class change. They continued and did not follow initial redirection from staff....
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On Saturday, April 27, 2024, at 9:55 p.m., patrol officers responded to Mall Circle Drive for the report of an armed robbery. A preliminary investigation showed the victim was walking in the parking lot when he was approached by a group of males who brandished a firearm and demanded the victim’s jacket and shoes....
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Charles County Sheriff Troy D. Berry is proud to announce six new officers will join the Charles County Sheriff’s Office after graduating from the Southern Maryland Criminal Justice Academy (SMCJA) Police Entrance Level Training Program. The officers were among 20 candidates – six with Calvert County and eight with St. Mary’s County – who...
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On April 29, 2024, at approximately 6:26 p.m., deputies from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Bureau responded to the 3700 block of Chaneyville Road in Owings, for the report of a motorcycle crash. Upon arrival, units discovered a motorcycle just off the roadway and the operator of the motorcycle was deceased. The Crash...
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