Charles Edward Taylor, 40, of Waldorf, has been charged with trespassing on private property, possession of a controlled dangerous substance not cannabis, and possession of drug paraphernalia following an arrest in Lexington Park on April 16, 2026, according to court documents. Charging documents filed in St. Mary’s County District Court state that deputies with...
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Jamal Jonathan McKinney, 29, of Fort Washington, is facing multiple criminal charges after an incident at the food court of St. Charles Towne Center in Waldorf on April 23, 2026, according to charging documents filed in the District Court for Charles County. McKinney has been charged with felony second-degree assault on a law enforcement...
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Huntingtown High School graduate Anthony Smith is officially headed to the NFL after being selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the seventh round of the 2026 NFL Draft with the 218th overall pick. Smith, a standout wide receiver who finished his college career at East Carolina University, now becomes one of the latest Southern...
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Ronald Steven Clements, 53, of Lexington Park, has been charged with violating a protective order after deputies with the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office alleged he drove past a protected person’s residence and shouted profanities while an active peace order was in effect. According to court documents, the charge stems from an investigation on...
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Charles County Sheriff’s detectives are seeking the location of Michael Avon Johnson, 22, of Waldorf. Johnson has active warrants charging him with several counts of first degree assault, reckless endangerment, carrying a loaded firearm on his person, and additional related charges stemming from a shooting that occurred on November 8, 2025 at a tobacco...
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May 23 & 24, 2026, 10 AM – 7 PM, Brudergarten Beer Garden, 22725 Duke Street, Leonardtown, MD An Enchanted Weekend of Entertainment, Food, and Fantasy for the Whole Family Huzzah, y’all! The Lord Mayor of the medieval Town of Leonard invites you to step into a world of fantasy and imagination at RenFest...
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CHESAPEAKE BEACH, Md. (April 28, 2026) – Following a multi-phase transformation, Rod ’N’ Reel Resort today announced it is entering its next chapter as a fully revitalized waterfront destination on the Chesapeake Bay, ahead of the summer season. Blending more than 80 years of history with modern amenities and new experiences, the family-owned resort now offers a...
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Beginning in July 2026, Calvert Safe Housing Network, Inc. will assume operations of the Safe Harbor shelter for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault and their families, through an agreement with the Calvert County Government. Safe Harbor was previously managed and operated by the Calvert County Health Department. “Calvert Safe appreciates the responsibility...
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Paul David Bennett Jr., 39, and Paul David Bennett Sr., 72, both of Hollywood, Maryland, were arrested and charged with second-degree assault following an alleged assault investigation at Iron Horse Lane in Hollywood on April 27, 2026, according to court documents filed in St. Mary’s County District Court. Both men face one count each...
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Jason Joseph Baldwin II, 22, of Lusby, and Jayvion Marquise Buck, 20, of Lusby, are facing multiple handgun and drug-related charges after Calvert County deputies recovered a loaded FN .40 caliber handgun and an altered prescription bottle during an April 24, 2026 traffic stop in Prince Frederick, according to court records and charging documents....
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James Dickerson, 32, and John Garner Fenwick III, 39, both of Mechanicsville, were arrested following a traffic stop in Mechanicsville on April 24, 2026, and now face multiple drug and traffic-related charges in St. Mary’s County District Court, according to court documents. Deputy Joseph Senatore of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office stated in...
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April Marie Quade, 29, of Mechanicsville, is facing multiple charges in St. Mary’s County following separate investigations involving alleged counterfeit currency and suspected cocaine possession, according to court records. In the first case, Maryland State Police responded to the Wawa on Three Notch Road in Mechanicsville at approximately 1:11 a.m. on February 20, 2026,...
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On April 20, 2026, at approximately 10:45 a.m., Deputy Madura initiated a traffic stop on a motorcycle traveling at a high rate of speed and passing several vehicles on a solid double yellow line along Chesapeake Beach Road in Owings. The motorcycle was traveling at speeds exceeding 90 mph. Deputies pulled behind the motorcycle...
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The weather’s warming and the sunlight is lengthening, leading us all to spending more time outside. Continuing our exploration of the diverse and wonderful ecology of Maryland, we turn to the ephemeral spring moons and all they represent! Recorded in English as far back as 1779, Indigenous peoples of the Americas have named the full...
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Governor Wes Moore approved the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development’s 2026 Qualified Allocation Plan, which allocates State funding and federal tax credits to fund affordable housing projects. The plan will guide more than $300 million worth of investments in housing development by incentivizing project readiness and community amenities, increasing the federal tax...
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Davin James Sater, 22, of Mechanicsville, has been charged with felony motor vehicle unlawful taking following an investigation by the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office into a vehicle reported stolen from Virginia. According to court documents, deputies responded on April 20, 2026, to Michelle Court in Mechanicsville for what was initially classified as a...
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Dawson Michael Orlowski, 25, of Chesapeake Beach, has been charged with first-degree assault, two counts of second-degree assault, obstructing and hindering, reckless endangerment, driving under the influence of alcohol, driving while impaired by alcohol, failure to obey a traffic control device, and failure to drive right of center following an April 25, 2026 incident...
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Richard Alvin Nolan III, 38, of Lusby, and Elvis Ray Brien, 35, of Lexington Park, were both arrested following a traffic stop in Dameron on May 2, 2026, according to court documents. Nolan faces charges of possession of a controlled dangerous substance not cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia, while Brien is also charged...
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Yolanda Kutinna Evans, 53, of Lexington Park, is facing felony and misdemeanor assault charges following an alleged domestic incident involving a knife, according to court documents filed in St. Mary’s County. Evans has been charged with first-degree assault and second-degree assault in connection with an incident reported on May 2, 2026, at an apartment...
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Barry Jeremiah Parran, 58, of Prince Frederick, is facing multiple drug and traffic-related charges following an early morning incident on Arthur King Road in Prince Frederick on May 2, 2026, according to court documents. Charging documents allege Parran is charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance (not cannabis), possession of drug paraphernalia, negligent...
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On Monday, May 4, 2026, at approximately 11:45 a.m., firefighters from La Plata and surrounding departments responded to the 11000 block of James Joyce Court in White Plains, for a reported structure fire at the rear of a residence. The first 911 call came from an alarm company who advised they were receiving multiple...
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UPDATE 5/4/2026: Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash where the driver of a Dodge Dart fled the scene on foot last night in Charles County. The deceased is identified as Harry Washington III, 32, of Indian Head, Maryland. He was the operator of a Suzuki motorcycle. The passenger on the motorcycle...
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Several small wins on scratch-off games led to a $77,777 top prize win on the Lucky 7s Multiplier ticket. A St. Mary’s County man, who said he rarely plays Lottery games, takes home the big prize. The Charlotte Hall waterman was on his way home from work when he netted good fortune. He stopped...
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UPDATE 5/1/2026: Update on recovered firearms investigations at St. Charles High School: On April 30th, 2026, members of the sheriff’s office served search warrants at the residences of two students involved in two ongoing firearms investigations stemming from St. Charles High School. In the first case, on April 29, the school resource officer recovered...
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Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard will celebrate National Italian Ice Day on Sunday, May 3, 2026, with a free small Italian Ice offer for app users. Guests can receive a free small Italian Ice with the purchase of any treat at participating Rita’s locations nationwide. The single-use reward will be available through the...
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