On Monday, May 15, 2023, at 11:52 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop in the 3900 block of St. Charles Parkway in Waldorf on a passenger vehicle with expired registration plates. Through further investigation, a search of the vehicle was conducted, during which officers located a loaded handgun as well as suspected MDMA,...
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A Maryland man was sentenced today to 28 years in prison for his part in a racketeering conspiracy, including two murders, related to his participation in La Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13). According to court documents, from at least August 2018 through July 2021, Franklyn Edgardo Sanchez, aka Freddy, aka Magic, aka Miclo, aka Delinquente, 25, of...
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The Maryland Board of Public Works approved 24 new Maryland Agricultural Preservation Foundation easements during their meeting. The easements will permanently preserve 3,715 acres of prime farmland in Anne Arundel, Carroll, Charles, Harford, Montgomery, Queen Anne’s, St. Mary’s, Somerset, Talbot and Worcester counties for an investment of more than $17 million. “Maryland has one of...
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The Prince George’s County Police Department is investigating after a student at Non-Traditional Program 9-12 South school in Cheltenham brought a loaded gun onto school property. The 17-year-old student will be charged as an adult. Thursday, May 18, 2023, at approximately 9:15 a.m., the department was notified that Prince George’s Schools security personnel recovered...
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Troopers arrested an Anne Arundel County man on Wednesday after a Maryland State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force investigation developed evidence of possession of child pornography. The suspect is identified as Matthue R. Koontz, 38, of Odenton, Maryland. Koontz is charged with three counts of distribution of child pornography and five counts...
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The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Carjacking Interdiction Unit charged two suspects, a 15-year-old male and a 17-year-old male, with armed carjacking. Both suspects are from Washington, DC. The 17-year-old suspect is charged as an adult. On Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at approximately 12:10 am, Division IV – Oxon Hill patrol officers responded to...
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A Calvert County woman thought she was being tricked when she scanned her Powerball ticket from the April 29 drawing and learned that she won $50,000. The 46-year-old, nicknaming herself “Stella Bell” to tell the story of her win, said she is still in “complete shock” even as she claimed her prize at Maryland...
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On Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at approximately 3:30 a.m. officers discovered discarded property strewn along Appalachian Drive in Glen Burnie. In their attempts to locate the owner of the property officers learned that the property belonged to a victim in the 1200 block of Leonard Drive. The victim informed officers that their vehicle, a...
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The St. Mary’s County Department of Aging & Human Services is pleased to announce the 2nd Annual Men’s Health Day event will be held on Saturday, June 3, 2023 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Garvey Senior Activity Center, located at 23630 Hayden Farm Lane in Leonardtown. Doors open at 8:30 a.m....
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CCYO’s annual Spring Concert on Sunday May 21, will begin at 3:30 p.m. and will be held at Thomas Stone High School, 3785 Leonardtown Rd, Waldorf, MD. This concert is free and open to the public. Conducted by Dennis Murphy, Prelude Strings; Dr. Teri Lazar, Encore Strings; Takako Mato, Encore Band, and Dr. Osman...
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All ages are invited to enjoy new outdoor activities while visiting St. Clement’s Island Museum, Piney Point Lighthouse Museum, or the U.S. Colored Troops Interpretive Center in Lexington Park on the second Saturday of the month throughout the year. These activities encourage visitors to explore nature and the outdoors through curiosity and play. Modeled...
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On April 27 and 28, 2023, the Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM) Executive Program went behind the scenes of Southern Maryland energy, environmental sciences, and agriculture to better understand the impact of these sectors on the region’s life and economy. The two-day tour took the executives to Constellation’s Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant where Government Affairs Manager...
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All St. Mary’s County Government (SMCG) administrative offices will be closed on Monday, May 29, 2023, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. Offices will resume normal operating schedules on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. The May 29 closure also includes: All three St. Mary’s County Libraries (Charlotte Hall, Leonardtown, and Lexington Park) All three...
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On April 15, 2023, at approximately 4:11 a.m., officers responded to the area of East Hawthorne Drive near Washington Avenue for the report of a carjacking. Investigation found two individuals had carjacked the victim’s vehicle outside a building in the 700 block of Washington Avenue. Officers were informed that one of the suspects entered...
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As boating season kicks into high gear, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources is encouraging all waterway users – whether boating, kayaking, swimming, or fishing – to take proper precautions on the water. The department and its partners will provide opportunities to promote the use of personal flotation devices and other lifesaving habits and equipment...
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For most of her life, Carrie Richardson wanted to be a teacher. “I always knew,” said the principal of Mary H. Matula Elementary School who was recently named the 2023 Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) Principal of the Year. Yet, after landing on the campus of the University of Maryland, College Park in her...
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Through the Blue Stars Museum Program, the St. Mary’s County Museum Division will offer free admission to museums and historic sites for actively serving members of the armed forces, as well as up to 5 family members, from Armed Forces Day (Saturday, May 20, 2023) until Labor Day (Monday, September 4, 2023). Participating sites...
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On Tuesday, May 9, Commissioners reviewed the proposed Fiscal 2024 budget and voted on items to add/delete for next year for the General Fund. They also discussed proposed changes to the Capital Improvement Program budget. Additional items include: A $500 take-home bonus for all full-time employees, to be paid later this year. A new Communications Coordinator for the Board of...
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Island Music Company in La Plata, MD has the best alternative to regular summer camp for your little ones! Is your child not a fan of the heat, bored of the same water games and loves music? We have the perfect solution for you! We’re Introducing LITTLE ROCKSTARS BAND CAMP!! For several years, IMC...
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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced regulations for the summer recreational striped bass fishing season beginning May 16, 2023, including a new maximum size of 31 inches that is being enacted in states throughout the Atlantic Coast. The department will continue other conservation actions – including a one-fish daily catch limit and a summer closure...
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On Monday, May 15, 2023, an anonymous person called the front office of La Plata High School and asked if the school was checked for bombs. The caller then called a local police department and made a bomb threat at the school. It is believed the same person called the school on May 12...
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Last week, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office was grateful to receive a generous donation of $1,000 from Shoppers Food for this year’s National Night Out events in August in St. Mary’s County. Shoppers Food recently reopened its store in California and opened a new store in Leonardtown. (Pictured: Deputy Patrick Hudson and Jennifer...
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The Calvert County Department of Parks & Recreation announces a Tot Lot Playground has been installed at Ward Farm Recreation and Nature Park. The playground is designed for ages 2-5 and allows for children to enjoy a wide range of activities, including climbing, swinging and creative play. The Tot Lot Playground has a user...
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The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County (CSMC), in partnership with the St. Mary’s County Health Department, will host a briefing on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. to share information with the community on the upcoming legalization of cannabis for adult-use in Maryland. This event will be held in the CSMC meeting room...
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(York, Pennsylvania. May 2023) – Carousel Hospitality, LLC successfully launched its concessions and catering operations for over 30,000 fans on behalf of its partners, the York Revolution and Southern Maryland Blue Crabs, for each of the team’s 2023 opening weekends. Jon Danos, president and co-owner of Carousel Hospitality, brings decades of minor league team...
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