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Man Flown to Burn Center After Falling Into Burn Pile in La Plata

Man Flown to Burn Center After Falling Into Burn Pile in La Plata

On Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at approximately 7:25 p.m., firefighters and emergency medical services were dispatched to the 4500 block of Jeannette Place in La Plata, for the reported outside fire with a burn victim. 911 callers reported a man was burning trash and fell into the fire, with the victim being out of...
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20-Year-Old Flown to Trauma Center After Vehicle Strikes Dirt Bike in Waldorf

20-Year-Old Flown to Trauma Center After Vehicle Strikes Dirt Bike in Waldorf

On Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at approximately 8:45 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Billingsley Road and St. Francis Drive in Waldorf, for the reported motor vehicle collision involving a dirt bike. The 911 caller reported they struck someone on a dirt bike, with the patient laying in...
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No Injures Reported, Firefighters Quickly Locate and Extinguish Fire in Pomfret House

No Injures Reported, Firefighters Quickly Locate and Extinguish Fire in Pomfret House

On Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at approximately 3:30 p.m., firefighters and emergency medical services were dispatched to the 7400 block of Marshall Corner Road in Pomfret, for the reported structure fire. The 911 caller advised the residence was full of smoke with the paint of the interior wall bubbling. Crews arrived on the scene...
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UPDATE: Great Mills High School Incident Results in Student Charged – No Weapon, No Threat Found

UPDATE: Great Mills High School Incident Results in Student Charged – No Weapon, No Threat Found

UPDATE 4/15/2026: At approximately 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office received a tip indicating a student had reported seeing another student in Great Mills High School with a firearm. Authorities immediately notified the Great Mills High School Resource officer, who then requested additional law enforcement support. Within...
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La Plata Woman Faces Two Counts of Neglect of a Minor After Drunk Driving Crash

La Plata Woman Faces Two Counts of Neglect of a Minor After Drunk Driving Crash

Deshan Andrea Mathis, 41, of La Plata, is charged in Charles County District Court with failing to obey a reasonable and lawful order, disorderly conduct, and two counts of neglect of a minor after an April 7, 2026, incident on Crain Highway in La Plata, according to court documents. Arrest paperwork tied to the...
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Waldorf Man Arrested for Firing Gun During a “Dispute Over Weed” at Smallwood Village Center

Waldorf Man Arrested for Firing Gun During a “Dispute Over Weed” at Smallwood Village Center

UPDATE 4/13/2026: Jessie Eugene Moon, 60, of Waldorf, is charged with first-degree assault, wearing or carrying a handgun on his person, wearing or carrying a loaded handgun on his person, use of a firearm in a felony or violent crime, second-degree assault, and reckless endangerment following an April 11, 2026 incident at Smallwood Village...
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FEMA to Evaluate Readiness of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the State of Maryland

FEMA to Evaluate Readiness of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the State of Maryland

The Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will evaluate a Biennial Radiological Emergency Preparedness Exercise at the Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station (PBAPS). The exercise will occur during the week of April 27, 2026, to assess the ability of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the State of Maryland to respond to...
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Leonardtown Man Charged with Assault of Correctional Officer at St. Mary’s County Detention Center

Leonardtown Man Charged with Assault of Correctional Officer at St. Mary’s County Detention Center

Devin E. Webb, 39, of Leonardtown, is charged with second-degree assault on a correctional employee after an incident reported April 9, 2026, at the St. Mary’s County Detention Center on Baldridge Street in Leonardtown, according to court documents. Webb is charged with one misdemeanor count of second-degree assault of a correctional employee. The charging...
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Celebrate Maryland at MarylandFest 2026 on Saturday, May 2, 2026

Celebrate Maryland at MarylandFest 2026 on Saturday, May 2, 2026

MarylandFest is taking over Historic St. Mary’s City on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with a day filled with fun, food, and drinks! MarylandFest is a family-friendly event sponsored by Historic St. Mary’s City Foundation and Patuxent Dental. With live music, local food, beer, wine, and beverage vendors, and...
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Recreation & Parks Seeks Local Talent for Summerstock Production of Disney’s Frozen: The Broadway Musical

Recreation & Parks Seeks Local Talent for Summerstock Production of Disney’s Frozen: The Broadway Musical

St. Mary’s County Government’s Department of Recreation & Parks (R&P) is seeking local youth actors and actresses to showcase their talents for the chance to be cast in this year’s Summerstock production of Disney’s Frozen: The Broadway Musical! Auditions will take place at Carver Recreation Center in Lexington Park on Friday, April 17, and Saturday, April 18, 2026. Registration is...
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Commissioners of St. Mary’s County & Board of Education Joint Meeting Agenda for April 14th, 2026

Commissioners of St. Mary’s County & Board of Education Joint Meeting Agenda for April 14th, 2026

The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County (CSMC) and the St. Mary’s County Board of Education (BOE) will hold a joint meeting on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 9 a.m. in the CSMC Meeting Room, on the 1st floor of the Chesapeake Building, located at 41770 Baldridge Street in Leonardtown. “These joint meetings are an...
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Explore your Future in Higher Education at CSM Open House Events

Explore your Future in Higher Education at CSM Open House Events

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) is holding open houses at each of the college’s four campuses, welcoming prospective students at all stages of their academic journey to explore opportunities to begin a college career or return to the classroom. The open house events connect attendees with current students, faculty, and staff to get...
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2026 SPARK! Student Career Awareness Fair: Another Great Success!

2026 SPARK! Student Career Awareness Fair: Another Great Success!

On Wednesday, March 25th, 2026, 400 students from 11 schools in St. Mary’s and Calvert counties participated in the 4th annual SPARK! Student Career Awareness Fair. Patuxent Partnership (TPP) worked closely with NAWCAD, especially Stephanie Gleason, Director, Strategic Education Office (SEO), NAWCAD, who brought volunteers and exhibitors to the event. Some late changes to...
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Local Favorite O’Gannigans in Prince Frederick Closing Permanently April 30

Local Favorite O’Gannigans in Prince Frederick Closing Permanently April 30

O’Gannigans, a family-owned and operated Irish pub-style restaurant located at 98 Solomons Island Road South, will permanently close after April 30, 2026. The restaurant has long been a staple in the community, offering a family-friendly atmosphere with a mix of American-style food and traditional Irish dishes. Popular menu items have included corned beef and...
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Man Accused of Disturbing Behavior & Groping Shopper at Waldorf Retail Store, Released on Recognizance

Man Accused of Disturbing Behavior & Groping Shopper at Waldorf Retail Store, Released on Recognizance

Cory Rashid Simpson, 34, of Oxon Hill, is facing charges of second-degree assault and indecent exposure following an alleged incident inside a retail store in Waldorf on April 11, 2026, according to court documents. Deputies with the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded at approximately 7:09 p.m. to a TJ Maxx on Festival Way for...
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Former Anne Arundel County Police Officer Pleads Guilty to Felony Charge for Leaving the Scene of an Accident Resulting in Death After Unauthorized High Speed Chase

Former Anne Arundel County Police Officer Pleads Guilty to Felony Charge for Leaving the Scene of an Accident Resulting in Death After Unauthorized High Speed Chase

Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced that Alexander Rodriguez, a former officer with the Anne Arundel County Police Department (AACOPD), pleaded guilty to one felony count of leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death and failing to remain at the scene. Rodriguez entered his guilty plea in the Circuit Court for Howard...
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GET READY TO TROT! Third Annual Otter Trot 5K Returns To Calvert Marine Museum on April 18th, 2026

GET READY TO TROT! Third Annual Otter Trot 5K Returns To Calvert Marine Museum on April 18th, 2026

Lace up your running shoes and get ready for otterly awesome fun at the Third Annual Otter Trot 5K on Saturday, April 18, at 8 a.m.! This family-friendly, timed race offers a fun and active way to support the museum while enjoying the scenic Solomons waterfront. Participants can run, walk, or “trot” their way...
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Calvert County to Participate in Drug Take Back Day April 25, 2026

Calvert County to Participate in Drug Take Back Day April 25, 2026

Calvert County will participate in National Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Northeast Community Center, 4075 Gordon Stinnett Ave. in Chesapeake Beach, and the Southern Community Center, 20 Appeal Lane in Lusby. The Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse (CAASA), Calvert County Health Department, Calvert...
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Philadelphia Man Charged In Connection to Striking Multiple Maryland State Troopers During Illegal Car Rally Events In Prince George’s County

Philadelphia Man Charged In Connection to Striking Multiple Maryland State Troopers During Illegal Car Rally Events In Prince George’s County

A Philadelphia man is charged in connection with assaults on two Maryland State Troopers during illegal car rally events in Prince George’s County. The accused is identified as Isaiah Vega, 19, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Following consultation with the Office of the State’s Attorney in Prince George’s County, Vega is charged with first- and second-degree...
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Governor Moore Signs FY 2027 Budget, Delivering Historic Education and Public Safety Investments without Raising Taxes or Fees

Governor Moore Signs FY 2027 Budget, Delivering Historic Education and Public Safety Investments without Raising Taxes or Fees

Governor Wes Moore signed the Fiscal Year 2027 state budget​ into law, delivering on key commitments to make Maryland more affordable and competitive while securing historic investments in education and public safety. The budget, which passed with bipartisan support from the Maryland General Assembly, includes no new taxes or fees, maintains the state’s Rainy Day...
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La Plata Man Arrested After Liquor Store Drunk Driving Crash, Faces DUI and Revoked License Charges

La Plata Man Arrested After Liquor Store Drunk Driving Crash, Faces DUI and Revoked License Charges

Weston Clay Danielson, 54, of La Plata, is charged in Charles County with intoxicated endangerment, driving under the influence of alcohol, driving while impaired by alcohol, reckless driving, negligent driving, driving without the required license and authorization, and driving on a revoked license after an alleged April 3, 2026 crash in the parking lot...
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Lusby Woman Charged After Assault at Calvert Health Medical Center Involving Staff

Lusby Woman Charged After Assault at Calvert Health Medical Center Involving Staff

Jamie Alexander Gevawer-Galeas, 23, of Lusby, is facing a charge of second-degree assault following an alleged incident at a hospital in Prince Frederick, according to court documents. The charge stems from an incident reported on April 5, 2026, at Hospital Road in Prince Frederick. According to charging documents filed by a deputy with the...
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Multiple Injured, One Flown to Trauma Center After Waldorf Crash

Multiple Injured, One Flown to Trauma Center After Waldorf Crash

On Saturday, April 11, 2026, at approximately 1:44 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of 2280 Davis Road in Waldorf, for the serious motor vehicle collision with entrapment and one unconscious. Crews arrived on the scene to find a two vehicle collision and confirmed one victim was unconscious. A...
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Man Detained After Suspicious Activity Reported at Chancellors Run Park Bathroom at Little League Opening Day

Man Detained After Suspicious Activity Reported at Chancellors Run Park Bathroom at Little League Opening Day

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a report of suspicious activity that occurred Saturday morning at Chancellors Run Regional Park in Great Mills. According to officials, the incident was reported at approximately 9 a.m. as deputies were already on-site providing security for the St. Mary’s Little League Opening Day ceremonies. Deputies responded...
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Indian Head Man Charged After Road Rage Gun Threat in La Plata

Indian Head Man Charged After Road Rage Gun Threat in La Plata

Andrew Bowie McCoy, 27, of Indian Head, is facing charges of loaded handgun in a vehicle and second-degree assault following an alleged road rage incident in La Plata, according to court documents. The charges stem from an April 4, 2026 incident at the intersection of Crain Highway and Hawthorne Road in Charles County. According...
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