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Annapolis Felon Sentenced to Life Without Parole for Fatal Shooting of Midshipman’s Mother

Annapolis Felon Sentenced to Life Without Parole for Fatal Shooting of Midshipman’s Mother

This past week an Anne Arundel County judge sentenced Angelo Reno Harrod, age 31, to Life in Prison Without the Possibility of Parole in the 2021 fatal shooting of Michelle Cummings, the 57-year-old mother of a U.S. Naval Academy midshipman, and a consecutive Life sentence for the attempted murder of two others, State’s Attorney...
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Linda L. Kelley Animal Shelter to Hold St. Pittie’s Day O’Dopt-A-Thon

Linda L. Kelley Animal Shelter to Hold St. Pittie’s Day O’Dopt-A-Thon

Bring some good luck to a shelter dog during the St. Pittie’s Day O’Dopt-A-Thon at the Linda L. Kelley Animal Shelter in Prince Frederick. In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, adoption fees for all dogs will be $17 from March 14-18, 2023. Regular adoption procedures still apply. Adoption fees cover services that include age-appropriate...
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Officers in Charles County Recover Loaded Firearm from Juvenile

Officers in Charles County Recover Loaded Firearm from Juvenile

On February 27, 2023, at 2:27 a.m., officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office were patrolling the area of Lancaster Circle in Waldorf when they observed a male attempting to gain entry into a Hyundai which was parked in a driveway. As the officers approached, the male fled and got into another Hyundai which...
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CCPS Student Artwork Showcased at CalvART Gallery During Youth Art Month

CCPS Student Artwork Showcased at CalvART Gallery During Youth Art Month

March is Youth Art Month. To celebrate this occasion, students, families, and the community are invited to attend the 30th Annual Youth Art Nature Exhibit. The month-long exhibit will feature over 120 pieces of art created by Calvert County Public Schools students in grades kindergarten through 12th. “Art is an important component of every...
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St. Mary’s County Commission for Women Announces 2023 Honorees for Women’s History Month

St. Mary’s County Commission for Women Announces 2023 Honorees for Women’s History Month

The St. Mary’s County Commission for Women (CFW) is proud to announce this year’s Ruth Bader Ginsberg Lifetime Achievement Award and Hometown She-ro Award honorees! Each year, the members of the St. Mary’s County Commission for Women select one woman to receive the Ruth Bader Ginsberg Lifetime Achievement Award. This award is given to...
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More Than 40 Charles County High School Students Attend The Maryland Thespian Festival

More Than 40 Charles County High School Students Attend The Maryland Thespian Festival

Students from more than 40 Maryland high schools gathered at the University of Maryland, College Park last month for the Maryland Thespian Festival. Students from La Plata, Henry E. Lackey, Maurice J. McDonough, North Point and St. Charles high schools gathered accolades and awards at the two-day event honoring student achievement in theater. Along with...
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Award-Winning Teachers on Instilling a Love of Research

Award-Winning Teachers on Instilling a Love of Research

by Sarah Weissman: Devin Page of Northern Middle School and Michael Yuscavage of of Arundel High School were named this year’s Maryland History Day Statewide Middle and High School Teacher of the Year, respectively. The teachers discuss the impact of Maryland History Day program on students. When Michael Yuscavage first volunteered as the Maryland...
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Two Maryland State Troopers Injured After Motor Vehicle Collision in Prince George’s County

Two Maryland State Troopers Injured After Motor Vehicle Collision in Prince George’s County

On Friday, February 24, 2023, Tpr. Ware and Tpr. Miller were involved in a three vehicle collision in the area of N/B Capital Beltway at Landover Road in Prince George’s County. “We are truly grateful that all parties involved did not sustain life threatening injuries. We ask everyone if you see an emergency vehicle...
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Lackey High School Resource Officer Investigating Multiple Fights and Assaults

Lackey High School Resource Officer Investigating Multiple Fights and Assaults

On Monday, February 27, 2023, at 12:43 p.m., numerous students at Henry E. Lackey High School became involved in separate altercations during class change. The school resource officer and additional officers responded and the situation was de-escalated and the students were separated. Some of the students had minor injuries sustained during the altercation and...
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Anne Arundel County Animal Care & Control in Millersville Waiving Dog Adoption Fees Due to Shelter Being at Capacity

Anne Arundel County Animal Care & Control in Millersville Waiving Dog Adoption Fees Due to Shelter Being at Capacity

You do NOT have to be an Anne Arundel County resident — or even a Maryland resident — to adopt. Anne Arundel County Animal Care & Control (AACACC) in Millersville is waiving its adoption fees for all its available dogs, effective immediately, because it has reached the limit of its ability to house and...
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Man Arrested After Shooting At Woman Deliberately Ramming Parked Vehicles

Man Arrested After Shooting At Woman Deliberately Ramming Parked Vehicles

On February 25, 2023, at approximately 11:00 a.m., officers responded for a report of a shooting that just occurred in the 3300 block of Riva Road in Davidsonville. During their investigation, officers learned that a 71-year-old female intentionally drove onto the victim’s property and struck two parked vehicles. The victim stated that he exited...
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Woman Arrested for Assault and Arson After Setting House on Fire, Released 3 Days After Arrest

Woman Arrested for Assault and Arson After Setting House on Fire, Released 3 Days After Arrest

The Office of the Sheriff’s Warrant/Fugitive Division reported the arrest of Rhonda Mitchell, on February 3, 2023, on a warrant for First Degree Arson obtained by Bowie Police Department on January 23, 2022. According to the warrant, on November 17, 2022, police responded to a call for a fire started at a residence in...
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Maryland State Police Arrest Anne Arundel County Man On Child Pornography Charges

Maryland State Police Arrest Anne Arundel County Man On Child Pornography Charges

Troopers arrested an Anne Arundel County man on Friday after a Maryland State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Investigation developed evidence of possession of child pornography. The suspect is identified as Richard Ray Brewer, 58, of Pasadena, Maryland. Brewer is charged with 11 counts of possession of child pornography and one count...
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Lady Luck Gives Upper Marlboro Man a $50,000 Surprise

Lady Luck Gives Upper Marlboro Man a $50,000 Surprise

Upper Marlboro man joins Lottery’s 50-year roster of winners A Maryland Lottery player who loves the Pick 3/4/5 games found himself in the Lottery’s Winner’s Circle room on Feb. 27, pleased to join the growing roster of big winners claiming prizes during the Lottery’s 50th anniversary year. The Upper Marlboro resident won $50,000 on...
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Sheriff’s Office Investigating Multiple Fights and Assaults at Henry E. Lackey High School

Sheriff’s Office Investigating Multiple Fights and Assaults at Henry E. Lackey High School

On February 27, 2023, at 12:43 p.m., numerous students at Henry E. Lackey High School became involved in separate altercations during class change. The Charles County Sheriff’s Office school resource officer and additional officers responded and the situation was de-escalated and the students were separated. Some of the students had minor injuries sustained during...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Whereabouts of Wayne Joseph Brooks of Leonardtown

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Whereabouts of Wayne Joseph Brooks of Leonardtown

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of Wayne Joseph Brooks, age 30 of Leonardtown, on a warrant for Violation of Probation for Stalking, Harassment and Violation of a Protective Order. Anyone with information about Brooks’ whereabouts is asked to call the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office at 301-475-8008. Citizens may...
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Police Recover Knife from 14-Year-Old Benjamin Stoddert Middle School Student

Police Recover Knife from 14-Year-Old Benjamin Stoddert Middle School Student

On February 24 at 10 a.m., a Benjamin Stoddert Middle School teacher was made aware of a student using a vaping device in the school’s bathroom. Two vaping devices along with a knife were recovered and a school resource officer has initiated an investigation. The student, who is 14 years old, was charged on...
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Waldorf Man Arrested for Disorderly Conduct After Walking His Dog with Loaded Shotgun

Waldorf Man Arrested for Disorderly Conduct After Walking His Dog with Loaded Shotgun

Over the course of several weeks, CCSO received a number of citizens’ complaints about a suspicious man in the area of Holly Station in Waldorf. The man was stopping and staring at residents while walking his dog to the point it made them uncomfortable. When officers arrived they made contact with the man and...
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Matthew Henson Middle School Student Transported to Hospital After Possible Overdose

Matthew Henson Middle School Student Transported to Hospital After Possible Overdose

On February 24, a student at Matthew Henson Middle School was taken to the school nurse after complaining of chest pain. The school administrators and the School Resource Officer were notified, and the student was transported by ambulance to a hospital for treatment. The student remains hospitalized. Initial investigation revealed that the student ingested...
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Community Shred & Medication Take Back Day on Saturday, April 8, 2023

Community Shred & Medication Take Back Day on Saturday, April 8, 2023

Do you have paper documents with personal information that you’d like to purge? Or do you have unused, unwanted, or expired medications in your cabinets? Dispose of them safely at the Community Shred & Medication Take Back Day! This event will be held on Saturday, April 8, 2023, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.,...
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After Years of Coverage Issues, Verizon Installs New Antenna at Leonardtown Fairgrounds

After Years of Coverage Issues, Verizon Installs New Antenna at Leonardtown Fairgrounds

Ever notice the bad cell phone reception near the Leonardtown High School and St Mary’s County Fairgrounds? After years of bad coverage and reception, this past week Verizon installed new antennae on the cell tower currently located at the St Mary’s County Fair grounds in Leonardtown. This upgrade was due to a special agreement...
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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office 2022 Awards and Recognition Ceremony

Calvert County Sheriff’s Office 2022 Awards and Recognition Ceremony

The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office held its 2022 Awards and Recognition Ceremony last evening to honor and recognize the hard work and dedication of its deputies, correctional deputies, and civilian staff. A total of 57 honorees from the Sheriff’s Office and Detention Center were recognized for their outstanding efforts and contributions in making Calvert...
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APPREHENDED: St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Lusby Woman for Escape

APPREHENDED: St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Lusby Woman for Escape

UPDADE 2/24/2023: Stahl has been apprehended and is being held on a no-bond status. Stahl was sentenced to 180 days in jail for theft $100 to under $1,500.00. The entire sentence was suspended down to 10 days. Stahl was issued bench warrants for Failure to Appear on 7/22/2022, 9/8/2022, and 12/06/2022. Stahl failed to...
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NSF Dahlgren Noise Alert for Monday, February 27, 2023 Due to Detonation

NSF Dahlgren Noise Alert for Monday, February 27, 2023 Due to Detonation

Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Detachment Dahlgren will execute a detonation on Mon, Feb 27 between 10 – 11 a.m. that may produce very loud noise in communities surrounding Naval Support Facility (NSF) Dahlgren. This is a controlled detonation that is part of a routine disposal program. For questions or more info, contact the Naval...
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Police Investigating Fatal Crash Involving Dump Truck on Route 2 in Anne Arundel County

Police Investigating Fatal Crash Involving Dump Truck on Route 2 in Anne Arundel County

On Thursday, February 23, 2023, at 3:59 p.m., Southern District officers responded to Solomons Island Road at Birdsville Road for a crash involving multiple vehicles. The investigation revealed that a 2023 Kenworth W900 dump truck was traveling northbound on Solomons Island Road, approaching Birdsville Road. A 2001 Dodge Dakota pick-up truck was traveling eastbound...
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