The La Plata Police Department Honors Local Community Difference Makers During #BlackHistoryMonth: LPPD honors Charles County Public School Vice Chairperson Ms. Latina Wilson. Latina Wilson is a Gulf War veteran who retired from the U.S. Army after serving her nation for 20 years. She is active in the community and serves as president of...
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On Thursday, February 24, 2022, at approximately 8:40 p.m., officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office initiated a traffic stop on Rosewick Road in La Plata after observing a traffic violation. Upon approaching the vehicle, officers detected a strong odor of marijuana. Officers noted a passenger in the car was making furtive movements toward...
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On Thursday, February 24, 2022, at approximately 8:00 p.m., officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office were investigating a suspicious vehicle in the parking lot of an apartment complex on Aldermans Place when they observed a car drive through the lot and strike a parked vehicle. Officers were able to stop the car as...
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Detectives with our Homicide Unit are conducting an investigation into the fatal shooting of 18 year old Caron Simpkins of Washington, D.C. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case. Tipsters will never have to give their name. On Monday, February 21,...
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The men and women of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office presented Lt. Kenneth Cusic #30 with his Final Salute on Friday, celebrating decades of service to the agency and to the public. Lt. Cusic served at the St. Mary’s Sheriff’s Office for 36 years and four months. He retires on March 1. Lt....
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On Thursday, February 24, 2022, at approximately 4:45 p.m., Patrol Officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office initiated a traffic stop on St. Chares Parkway near St. Thomas Drive, in Waldorf, after observing a traffic violation. Upon approaching the driver, officers detected an odor of burnt marijuana. Further investigation revealed the driver had a...
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The Calvert Marine Museum (CMM) is delighted to welcome Bonnie Barrett as the new Director of Development and Jenny Liese as Events and Facilities Coordinator. Both positions are key components in sustaining the mission of the Calvert Marine Museum Society and the museum. Bonnie Barrett joined CMM as the new Director of Development on...
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Detectives with our Homicide Unit are investigating the fatal stabbing of a 21 year-old man in Langley Park on Monday night. The identity of the man is being held pending notification to his family. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case....
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On Sunday, February 27, 2022, at approximately 12:32 a.m., firefighters from Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department were dispatched to St. Mary’s Dental located at 28160 Old Village Road in Mechanicsville, for the commercial fire alarm. Crews arrived on the scene to find a one-story commercial building with smoke showing. The assignment was then upgraded to...
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Maryland State Police are continuing their investigation into a Prince George’s County crash early this morning that took the life of a pedestrian. The deceased victim has not been positively identified at this time. She was pronounced deceased on the scene by emergency medical personnel. Next of kin notification is pending a positive identification...
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Spring is just around the corner and that means it’s time for a much-anticipated event – the annual Plant Sale sponsored by the Historic Sotterley Garden Guild! The sale will take place at Sotterley for two days only – it is your chance to buy plants lovingly nurtured by the Sotterley gardeners. Have questions...
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office has a proud history that dates back to 1637, just three years after English setters landed at St. Clement’s Island and established the Maryland colony. As Black History Month concludes, the Sheriff’s Office notes and celebrates its history. In 1977, Joseph Lee Somerville became both the first black...
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The Calvert County Department of Parks & Recreation will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of Ward Farm Recreation and Nature Park. The ceremony will be held Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at 2:00 p.m., at 10455 Ward Road in Dunkirk. Citizens are invited to attend and enjoy the many amenities offered...
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Sheriff Tim Cameron, command staff and district commanders of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office held a community meeting Tuesday evening with the residents of Heard’s Estates in Great Mills. Property crimes, violent crimes, enforcement actions and preventative measures were reviewed. Residents were advised to keep their vehicles locked and to keep valuables out...
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On February 20, 2022, Deputy Ashley from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to a theft in progress at the Prince Frederick Walmart located at 150 N Solomon’s Island Road in Prince Frederick. Investigation revealed, Devonte Twain Harrod, 22, Haley Elizabeth Morris, 22, and Timothy Eugene Thomas, 26, all of Lexington Park, entered Walmart...
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UPDATE 2/24/2022: Subject has been apprehended. The vehicle and weapon are still missing. Anyone who has information regarding the whereabouts of the vehicle, is asked to please contact TFC P. Kaitz, of the Maryland State Police Prince Frederick Barrack at (410)535-1400, or via email: [email protected] Please refer to case # 22-MSP-006933 when providing information....
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On Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at approximately 10:10 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of 7415 Crain Highway in La Plata, for the reported motor vehicle collision with injuries. Police arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle off the roadway in the area of Lindsbrooke Place and reported the...
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The La Plata Police Department Honors Local Community Difference Makers During #BlackHistoryMonth: LPPD honors Charles County NAACP President Dyotha Sweat. Dyotha Rene’ Sweat was born in Franklin, Virginia and raised in Paterson, New Jersey. She was educated in the Passaic County school system and had the honor and privilege of being educated by the...
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Governor Larry Hogan visited Greenbrier State Park in Boonsboro to tout the investment of $75 million in the governor’s Fiscal Year 2023 budget for the Maryland Park Service, which represents a 20-year high. The governor also announced the opening of new state parks in Western Maryland and on the Eastern Shore this summer. The...
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Anne Arundel County State’s Attorney Anne Colt Leitess is pleased to announce the formation of the Juvenile Justice Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Project. The project’s goal is to help at-risk youth enrolled in Anne Arundel County schools avoid involvement in the juvenile justice system. The innovative, smart prosecution program is funded by a grant awarded...
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The upcoming Moll Dyer Day event is a two-day celebration of Leonardtown’s most famous local legend. No other Leonardtown historical figure has captured the hearts and attention like the legend of Moll Dyer. An increasing number of guests visit the famed Moll Dyer Rock each year that bears her now fading handprint left that...
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In the shadow of the more than 56-year-old La Plata library, the Town of La Plata Council voted to approve a lease for a new library in La Plata with Charles County. The Town approval comes after last week’s approval by the Charles County Board of Commissioners. The County will build the new library...
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The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) announces it has closed the Business Building (BU) at its La Plata Campus to begin repairs to the hot water boiler loop piping that serves the building. Employees and classes will be relocated during maintenance work, which could take up to three weeks. In addition, the heat will...
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The Maryland Department of Commerce announced today that its various finance and tax incentive programs helped create and retain at least 16,892 direct jobs in Maryland during fiscal year 2021. More than 1,000 business recipients utilized the department’s programs over the year, investing nearly $357 million into projects throughout the state. The figures come...
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The Calvert County Board of Elections announces that the deadline to file as a candidate for the 2022 Primary Election has been extended to Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at 9 p.m. The Calvert County Board of Elections office will remain open on March 22 until 9 p.m. The office will be closed on Monday...
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