In an effort to advance equal access to technology for our residents, St. Mary’s County Government (SMCG) is excited to announce plans to distribute 4,500 HP Chromebooks for free to local households with an income at or below the national poverty level. Households participating in any of the following programs automatically qualify: Supplemental Nutrition...
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On May 28, 2023, at 7:13 p.m., unknown suspects drove by a woman in the area of Huntington Circle in Waldorf and shot her with a suspected airsoft or paintball gun, striking her in the arms and legs. The same suspects are believed to be responsible for a similar assault minutes later. The vehicle...
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office reminds drivers that high school commencement ceremonies will be held this week and to expect increased traffic around those school campuses. Drivers should expect heavy traffic conditions around Great Mills High School on Great Mills Road, starting at 7:45 am, on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, for commencement exercises....
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Chesapeake Life Center will offer a variety of grief support groups for adults that will be meeting in person and virtually through September. The following grief support groups will meet in person: Drop-In Grief Support Groups are open to anyone grieving. Groups offer participants an opportunity to share their feelings and obtain support from...
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There will be a full-cycle test of the alert and notification sirens throughout St. Mary’s, Calvert, and Dorchester counties on Monday, June 5, 2023, at noon. This test includes a three-minute activation of all sirens within the 10-mile area around Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant. All citizens should be aware of this scheduled testing...
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Communities surrounding the naval air station are advised that noise-generating testing events are scheduled to take place June 5 – 19, 2023 from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Pilots at NAS Patuxent River will be conducting Field Carrier Landing Practices (FCLPs). FCLPs are simulated carrier landings conducted to prepare the pilot to land safely...
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On May 29, 2023, at approximately 11:00 p.m., officers responded for a report of a home invasion and assault that just occurred. Officers on scene provided the suspects’ description to officers that were saturating the area. Officers observed two females in close proximity to the victim’s address, matching the suspects’ description, and detained them....
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The federal government has put money on the table to help states and local jurisdictions build the nation’s electric vehicle infrastructure, and the Maryland Department of Transportation is unveiling a new tool to help its partners across Maryland apply for and secure those funds. With three weeks before a June 13 application deadline for...
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Prince George’s County Police Department K9’s Morris, Betty, Sultan, Leo and Leroy received bullet and stab protective vests thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Leo and Leroy’s vests have been embroidered with the sentiment “This gift of protection provided by Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.” K9...
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Memorial Day weekend marks a great time to enjoy Maryland blue crabs and crab meat. To guarantee you are purchasing fresh local crabs and crab meat, the Maryland Department of Agriculture encourages you to check the container’s label to confirm that crab meat being purchased was caught in Maryland. While dining out, ask the restaurant...
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On Monday, May 29, 2023, at approximately 8:05 a.m., police and firefighters responded to the area of Budds Creek Road and Mechanicsville Road in Chaptico, for the reported vehicle on fire. Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department responded with five volunteers on Engine 23 and arrived on the scene to find a van on the shoulder...
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On May 25, 2023, at 9:20 a.m., a School Resource Officer (SRO) was notified that a 16-year-old student sent a private message on social media to another student, which contained a threat to commit mass violence at Mattawoman Middle School. The student who made the threat attends a different Charles County Public School. The...
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The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit charged a man in connection with the fatal stabbing in District Heights Friday evening. The suspect is 33-year-old Aaron Bynum of District Heights. He is charged with the murder of 63-year-old Anthony Cunningham of District Heights. According to charging documents, the victim suffered over 50 stab...
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On Thursday, May 25, 2023, the Criminal Investigations Division’s Vice Narcotics and Criminal Intelligence Units, in conjunction with the Emergency Services Team and supporting personnel, executed a series of search and seizure warrants at the 22000 block of Valley Estates Drive in Lexington Park. During the execution of these warrants, Christopher Jujuan Commodore, age...
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Sheriff Berry and the men and women of the Charles County Sheriff’s Office are saddened to announce the passing of retired K9 Denny. K9 Denny served the CCSO from 2011 until 2015, and was fiercely loyal to the end to his partner, Sergeant Colby Shaw. K9 Denny specialized in Patrol and Narcotics. During his...
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On Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at 4:03 p.m., officers responded to the 11400 block of Leland Place in Waldorf for the report of the sound of gunshots. When officers arrived, they located a juvenile male who reported someone shot at him; however, he was not struck by gunfire. Investigators developed leads and identified a...
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5/28/2023: An Anne Arundel County judge on Friday sentenced 20-year-old Stephen Jarrod Davis II, of Pasadena, to Life in prison, with all but 60 years suspended for the 2020 First-Degree Murder of his 5-year-old half-sister, Anaya Jannah Abdul, State’s Attorney Anne Colt Leitess announced. Davis plead guilty to his crimes but pursuant to his...
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On Friday, May 26, 2023, at approximately 1:41 p.m., firefighters from Waldorf VFD responded to the area of Old Washington Road and Llewelyn Lane in Waldorf, for a smoke investigation. While firefighters were responding, Charles County Dispatchers advised they were receiving multiple 911 calls for a large black column of smoke in the area...
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office has added new Ford Explorer police cruisers to its fleet. The first of these new vehicles, equipped with a subdued decal package, will be used by the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Safety Unit, starting immediately. The cruisers have highly reflective markings on the sides and on...
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On Sunday, May 28, 2023, at approximately 4:20 a.m., police responded to the area of Hermanville Road and Devin Circle in Lexington Park, for the check the welfare after a 911 caller heard someone yelling for help. Police arrived at the intersection of Three Notch Road and Hermanville Road to find a single vehicle...
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Maryland State Police investigators are continuing an investigation into the death of a state prison inmate that has been ruled a homicide. The inmate is identified as Nicholas Joseph Delfosse, 27. Delfosse was a state prison inmate serving time for burglary at the Jessup Correctional Institution in Jessup, Md. Delfosse was pronounced deceased at...
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On Sunday, May 28, 2023, at approximately 12:33 p.m., firefighters from Bay District, NAS Patuxent River, and Hollywood responded to the 23000 block of Crestwood Lane in California, for the reported kitchen fire. Engine 31 from Bay District Volunteer Fire Department arrived on the scene in under 3 minutes to find smoke showing from...
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On Sunday, May 28, 2023, at approximately 7:30 p.m., firefighters from Seventh District, Hollywood, Leonardtown, Mechanicsville, Bay District and Valley Lee responded to the 21700 block of Oscar Hayden Road in Bushwood, for the reported tractor on fire threatening a residence. Crews arrived on the scene to find a tractor on fire with extensions...
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On Sunday, May 21, 2023, officers responded to the 600 block of Piney Branch Way, for the report of an individual from a former relationship beating on the windows of an apartment. Officers located the individual, who appeared to be intoxicated and when the officers attempted to detain the individual a struggle ensued. The...
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Registration is now open for the Historic St. Mary’s City Adults Only tour, titled “Sin and Scandal.” The tour will take place on Friday, June 23 and Saturday, June 24, 2023, with two tours offered each night 5:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. The program is available only for visitors aged 18 and older. “Sin...
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