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Governor Hogan Announces FEMA-Supported Mass Vaccination Site in Southern Maryland

Governor Hogan Announces FEMA-Supported Mass Vaccination Site in Southern Maryland

Governor Larry Hogan today announced the opening of a FEMA-supported mass vaccination site in Southern Maryland, in addition to expanded surveillance of COVID-19 variants, an executive order requiring face coverings in schools, and a warning regarding vaccine fraud in Maryland. “Following both the federal and state vaccination plans, we continue to broaden the distribution...
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Drug Supplier in D.C. and Prince George’s County Drug Conspiracy Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges

Drug Supplier in D.C. and Prince George’s County Drug Conspiracy Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges

Thomas Parker III, a/k/a “June,” age 52, of Washington, D.C., pleaded guilty yesterday to federal charges related to his participation in a conspiracy to distribute fentanyl, heroin, and powder and crack cocaine.  Eight co-defendants previously pleaded guilty to their roles in the drug conspiracy. The guilty plea was announced by Acting United States Attorney...
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Calvert County Board of County Commissioners Congratulates Rachel Jones on Appointment to the Maryland House of Delegates

Calvert County Board of County Commissioners Congratulates Rachel Jones on Appointment to the Maryland House of Delegates

The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners has issued the following statement following Governor Larry Hogan’s appointment of Rachel Jones to fill the vacancy for the Maryland House of Delegates District 27B: “The Board of County Commissioners extends its congratulations to Rachel Jones on her appointment to represent the citizens of District 27B. Rachel’s...
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Maryland Residents with a Social Security Number Already on File with the State are One Step Closer to REAL ID

Maryland Residents with a Social Security Number Already on File with the State are One Step Closer to REAL ID

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has modified critical requirements for obtaining a REAL ID as a result of the REAL ID Modernization Act passed by Congress last year. The Act provides updates to the original REAL ID requirements set more than 15 years ago, and will make it easier for some Marylanders...
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Police in Anne Arundel County Police Recover Drugs and Stolen Gun After Traffic Stop

Police in Anne Arundel County Police Recover Drugs and Stolen Gun After Traffic Stop

On February 19, 2021 at approximately 4:05 p.m. an officer from the Anne Arundel County Police Department conducted a traffic stop on a Green 2001 Lexus in the area of southbound Baltimore Washington Parkway and Arundel Mills Boulevard in Hanover. Upon approaching the vehicle the officer observed the vehicle was occupied by a driver...
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Prince George’s County Police Search for Driver & Vehicle Involved in Fatal Hit-and-Run

Prince George’s County Police Search for Driver & Vehicle Involved in Fatal Hit-and-Run

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit would like to speak to anyone who witnessed or has information on a fatal pedestrian hit-and-run in the City of Seat Pleasant early Saturday morning. The deceased pedestrian is 32-year-old Curtis Andrew Parker of District Heights. On February 20, 2021, at approximately 1:00...
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Calvert County Woman Wins $100,000 on Scratch-Off at Discount Liquors in Huntingtown

Calvert County Woman Wins $100,000 on Scratch-Off at Discount Liquors in Huntingtown

A Lucky woman wins big after a trip to Discount Liquors in Huntingtown ended up making the Calvert County resident $100,000 richer! The lucky 39-year-old Huntingtown woman purchased her $10 instant ticket, scratched the winning numbers and realized that her game didn’t have any matches. However, she did reveal a 10x symbol. On the...
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Head-on Collision Leaves Two Trapped in Hughesville, Both Patients Flown to Area Trauma Center

Head-on Collision Leaves Two Trapped in Hughesville, Both Patients Flown to Area Trauma Center

On Saturday, February 20, 2021, at 12:20 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Leonardtown Road and Herbert Road in Hughesville, for the motor vehicle collision reported serious with subjects trapped. Crews arrived on the scene to find two vehicles involved in a head-on style collision with one patient in...
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Detectives Investigating Triple Shooting in Capitol Heights That Leaves Two Dead

Detectives Investigating Triple Shooting in Capitol Heights That Leaves Two Dead

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit is working to determine the circumstances of a double fatal shooting Friday night in Capitol Heights. The names of the two decedents, both adult males, will be released once they are identified and their families are notified. A third adult male was also shot. He remains...
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Two Woman Killed After Wrong Way Driver Causes Collision in Prince George’s County, Maryland State Police Investigating

Two Woman Killed After Wrong Way Driver Causes Collision in Prince George’s County, Maryland State Police Investigating

Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal crash that left two people dead Sunday morning in Prince George’s County. On Sunday, February 21, 2021, at approximately 5:10 a.m., troopers from the Maryland State Police College Park Barrack responded to eastbound Route 50 and Route 202 on a report of a two-vehicle head-on crash. According...
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Governor Hogan Announces COVID-19 Hospitalizations Drop Below 1,000 For First Time Since November 16

Governor Hogan Announces COVID-19 Hospitalizations Drop Below 1,000 For First Time Since November 16

Governor Larry Hogan announced that COVID-19 hospitalizations in the State of Maryland have dropped below 1,000 for the first time since November 16. COVID hospitalizations are down by more than half from their peak in January. In addition: The seven-day positivity rate (4.08%) is at the lowest level since November 2, and has dropped...
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VIDEO: Five Displaced After House Fire in Lexington Park, No Injuries Reported

VIDEO: Five Displaced After House Fire in Lexington Park, No Injuries Reported

On Sunday, February 21, 2021, at approximately 2:28 a.m., firefighters from Bay District, NAS Patuxent River, Valley Lee responded to 46823 Flower Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported house fire with one animal trapped. Crews arrived on the scene to find an end of the row two-story townhouse with smoke and fire showing...
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One Transported to Area Trauma Center After Serious Collision in Prince Frederick

One Transported to Area Trauma Center After Serious Collision in Prince Frederick

On Friday, February 19, 2021 at approximately 5:50 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Route 4 and Sixes Road in Prince Frederick, for the motor vehicle collision reported serious. Crews arrived on the scene to find one vehicle into a guardrail and on its side with the operator trapped....
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VIDEO: State Fire Marshal Investigating Leonardtown House Fire, No Injuries Reported

VIDEO: State Fire Marshal Investigating Leonardtown House Fire, No Injuries Reported

UPDATE: On Friday, February 19, 2021, at 4:31 a.m., 40 firefighters from St. Mary’s and Calvert County responded to  39593 Potomac Avenue in Leonardtown, for the reported house on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find a two-story single family residence with fire showing throughout the entire house. The owner is identified as...
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UPDATE: Woman Found Safe and Unharmed – Charles County Police Seeking Public’s Help Locating Missing Woman Who Has Dementia

UPDATE: Woman Found Safe and Unharmed – Charles County Police Seeking Public’s Help Locating Missing Woman Who Has Dementia

UPDATE: Police report Rood has been found in Glen Burnie safe and unharmed. Charles County Sheriff’s officers are asking for the public’s help in locating Sharon Deloris Rood, 81, of Waldorf, who was reported missing by a family member with whom she resides. According to the reporting person, Ms. Rood left her home on...
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NAS Patuxent River Operating Under Two-Hour Delayed Arrival Thursday, February 18, 2021, Due to Weather

NAS Patuxent River Operating Under Two-Hour Delayed Arrival Thursday, February 18, 2021, Due to Weather

NAS Patuxent River is open on a 2-hour delayed arrival schedule for Thursday, February 18, 2021 due to inclement weather. Critical personnel must report to work as previously scheduled. Civil service employees designated as non-critical who choose to report to work will be granted admin leave for the hours before the set delayed arrival...
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St. Mary’s County Metropolitan Commission Advises of Water Main Break in Lexington Park

St. Mary’s County Metropolitan Commission Advises of Water Main Break in Lexington Park

A water main break requiring immediate repairs will require turning off water service resulting in a temporary interruption of water supply from 12:00 p.m until 6:00 p.m. The expected time to repair the break is approximately 6 hours to complete. The areas affected include these communities & locations: Bay Ridge Cecil’s Mill Elizabeth Hills...
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No Injuries Reported After Rollover Collision in Hughesville, Police Investigating

No Injuries Reported After Rollover Collision in Hughesville, Police Investigating

On Wednesday, February 17, 2021, at approximately 5:00 am, police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Carrico Mill Road and Oaks Road in Hughesville, for the reported motor vehicle collision. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle off the roadway that had rolled over and landed upright with...
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First Responder Urges Motorist to Watch for School Buses as Students Return to School

First Responder Urges Motorist to Watch for School Buses as Students Return to School

As part of its Safe Return to School Plan, St. Mary’s County Public Schools are welcoming back some students on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 and the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office advises motorists to be mindful of school buses on the roads and students at bus stops. Students returning to schools this week are...
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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Whereabouts of Jamall Amir Christian Walker, 33

Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Whereabouts of Jamall Amir Christian Walker, 33

The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of Jamall Amir Christian Walker, age 33. Walker is wanted for Theft Over $100,000.00, Theft Scheme, and Fraudulent ID Theft. Anyone with information in regards to Walker, is asked to please contact the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office at (410) 535-2800 and/or DFC Chip Ward at...
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Firefighters Respond to Third Structure Fire in Less Than 24 Hours

Firefighters Respond to Third Structure Fire in Less Than 24 Hours

On Tuesday, February 16, 2021, at approximately 4:45 a.m., firefighters from Charles, Mechanicsville, Hollywood, Leonardtown and Bay District responded to the area of 26450 Three Notch Road and Reed Court in Mechanicsville, for the reported garage on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to confirm a “working” fire and found a tractor and a...
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NAS Patuxent River FCLP Training Flights Scheduled for February 18, 2021 to March 2, 2021

NAS Patuxent River FCLP Training Flights Scheduled for February 18, 2021 to March 2, 2021

Communities surrounding the naval air station are advised that noise-generating testing events are scheduled to take place February 18, 2021 to March 2, 2021. Test events are scheduled from 8:00 a.m., to 6:00 p.m. Pilots at NAS PAX will be conducting Field Carrier Landing Practices (FCLPs). FCLPs are simulated carrier landings conducted to prepare...
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Maryland State Police Seeking Assistance in Investigating Multiple Unsolved Fatal Hit-And-Run Crashes

Maryland State Police Seeking Assistance in Investigating Multiple Unsolved Fatal Hit-And-Run Crashes

Maryland State Police are seeking the public’s assistance in investigating several unsolved fatal hit-and-run crashes that have been reported over the past year. These crashes occurred between Feb. 29, 2020 and Sept. 27, 2020 in Howard, Baltimore and Prince George’s counties. None of these cases are believed to be connected. The most recent case...
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Charles County Crime Solvers Offering Cash Reward for Identity of Waldorf Home Depot Theft Suspect

Charles County Crime Solvers Offering Cash Reward for Identity of Waldorf Home Depot Theft Suspect

Can you identify this person? Officers would like to speak to him in reference to a theft which took place in November, 2020, at the Home Depot in Waldorf. Anyone with information about this person is asked to contact PFC Chambers at 301-932-2222 or by email at [email protected]. Tipsters wishing to remain anonymous should...
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Maryland Comptroller Franchot Announces Processing of RELIEF Act Payments Has Begun

Maryland Comptroller Franchot Announces Processing of RELIEF Act Payments Has Begun

Comptroller Peter Franchot today joined with key agency personnel to outline how the Comptroller’s Office will process stimulus payments included in the RELIEF Act of 2021. Comptroller Franchot’s office will issue more than $200 million in payments over the next several weeks to help struggling Maryland taxpayers, unemployment insurance claimants, small businesses and nonprofit...
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