Joel Rojas Felix, 26, of Yonkers, New York, and Miguel Jose Gonzalez, 35, of Bronx, New York, are charged in Calvert County after deputies said a late-night traffic stop led to the discovery of used cooking oil allegedly stolen from Salsa’s Mexican Cafe on HG Trueman Road in Lusby. Felix is charged with fourth-degree...
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Christine M. Gammon, 64, of Mechanicsville, has been charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance that was not cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia after a June 19, 2026 traffic stop in Mechanicsville. According to allegations filed in the case, a St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office deputy reported that the stop began at...
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Governor Wes Moore today declared a State of Preparedness ahead of a heat wave expected to result in very hot and humid conditions, causing extreme heat risk across the state. Conditions will last from Wednesday, July 1st, through Sunday, July 5th, with the hottest conditions most likely Thursday through Saturday, requiring heightened awareness and...
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Denzil Marquet Bonner, 29, of Hollywood, has been charged in St. Mary’s County with violating a protective order, two counts of illegal possession of a regulated firearm, possession of a regulated firearm believed to be stolen, and knowingly altering a firearm identification number after deputies responded to reports of gunfire in Great Mills on...
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Ernest Clayton Groves, 73, of Prince Frederick, is facing misdemeanor drug charges after two separate traffic stops in Calvert County in June 2026, according to filings in District Court. Groves is charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance other than cannabis in both incidents, along with two counts of possession of drug paraphernalia...
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On Monday, June 29, 2026, at approximately 8:15 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the intersection of Three Notch Road and MacArthur Boulevard in California, for the reported motor vehicle collision with injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to find three vehicles involved, with one vehicle off the roadway with the...
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On Monday, June 29, 2026, at approximately 7:40 p.m., firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the 29000 block of Hill and Dale Drive in Mechanicsville, for the reported unresponsive child after a fall 911 callers reported a 1-year-old female fell approximately 4 feet from a counter and was now unresponsive. Maryland State Police...
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Marcus Antonio McCoy, 24, of Temple Hills, is facing charges of fourth-degree burglary of a dwelling and two counts of second-degree assault after authorities say he unlawfully entered a White Plains home and was later restrained by two adult male residents who found him inside. The incident was reported on June 20, 2026, at...
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Xavier James Holloway, 22, of Lusby, has been charged after Maryland State Police said a reported disturbance at a California hotel led to a foot chase late Saturday night. Holloway is charged with obstructing and hindering, failure to obey a reasonable and lawful order, resisting or interfering with arrest, disorderly conduct, and three related...
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Darryl Eugene Morrow, 51, of La Plata, has been charged with firearms access by minors, illegal possession of ammunition, six counts of firearm possession after a disqualifying conviction, and knowingly altering or obliterating a firearm identification number after Maryland State Police said a search connected to a road rage investigation led to the discovery...
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A routine stop for food turned into a significant moment for Jerry Baker Jr., of Charles County, who ended up winning a $50,000 Bonus Match 5 top prize. The La Plata construction worker considers himself a casual player, who purchases tickets on average once a week. He enjoys draw games, especially Bonus Match 5,...
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As the nation approaches its 250th anniversary, the Southern Maryland National Heritage Area (SMNHA) hosted Southern Maryland 250: Liberty and Legacy, a milestone celebration honoring the region’s role in the American story and charting a course for its future. More than 200 attendees gathered at the Thomas Stone National Historic Site for an event that marked SMNHA’s most...
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On Saturday, June 27, 2026, at approximately 1:05 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Budds Creek Road and Glasva School Road in Faulkner, for the reported motor vehicle collision with injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to find a three vehicle collision, with a boat on top of...
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Faculty advisors to the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Talons Robotics team were honored with flags flown over the Pentagon in recognition of the extraordinary time and mentorship they have shown the team. The flags were requested by Lee and Jennifer Hernandez, whose son, Immanuel, is a member of the Talons. In May, the...
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Stacy Lynn Martin, 35, of Waldorf, has been charged with first-degree assault and second-degree assault after authorities said she allegedly strangled an adult female victim during a domestic incident on Caroline Circle in Waldorf on June 24, 2026. According to documents filed in District Court for Charles County, a deputy with the Charles County...
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On Saturday, June 27, 2026, at approximately 3:20 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to Baja Lane in Great Mills, for the possible stabbing with one unconscious. Due to the calls nature, a helicopter was placed on standby, then pre-launched to land nearby. Crews arrived on the scene to find a 33-year...
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Shiloh John-Daniel Bell, 24, of Clinton, is facing first-degree assault, second-degree assault, firearm, disorderly conduct and public intoxication-related charges after authorities said an argument at a Waldorf restaurant turned physical and involved a loaded handgun. Bell was charged with first-degree assault, wearing a handgun while under the influence, use of a firearm in a...
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Aaron Ball Jr., 48, of Clinton, has been charged with first-degree assault, second-degree assault and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony or crime of violence after police said he pointed a handgun at two people during a road rage incident in Waldorf on June 23, 2026. According to Maryland State...
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George Edward King Jr., 58, of Newburg, has been charged with theft of property valued between $100 and $1,500 after authorities said he stole a pressure washer and related accessories from the Home Depot on Jefferson Farm Place in Waldorf on June 18, 2026. The charge carries a listed penalty of up to six...
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Jennifer Lynn Soper-Carter, 44, of North Beach, has been charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance other than cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia after investigators said they found items with suspected cocaine residue during a search at a North Beach home. The charges stem from an investigation on June 10, 2026, involving...
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On Thursday, June 25, 2026, at approximately 4:55 p.m., firefighters from Charles County were dispatched to the 9300 block of Clifford Drive in White Plains, for the reported structure fire with possible entrapment. 911 callers reported a fire in the garage, with one occupant going back into the home. Crews arrived on the scene...
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On Friday, June 26, 2026, at approximately 10:40 a.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the Take It Easy Campground, located at 45285 Take It Easy Ranch Road in Callaway, for the reported motor vehicle collision involving a structure. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single sedan into the corner...
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Dustin Hunter Disney, 28, of Chesapeake Beach, has been charged with first-degree assault, second-degree assault and fourth-degree sex offense after an alleged incident at the Rod ’N’ Reel Resort in Chesapeake Beach on June 21, 2026. Disney was arrested on June 23, 2026, after a warrant was issued the previous day. According to allegations...
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6/17/2026: On June 25, 2026, detectives assigned to the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division arrested in connection with a double shooting at a Lexington Park apartment complex. On June 13, deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 46000 block of Hilton Drive for reports of multiple shots...
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On Thursday, June 25, 2026, at approximately 5:10 p.m., firefighters from Charles, St. Mary’s, and Calvert County were dispatched to the Beethoven Hardwoods Sawmill located at 8060 Beethoven Place in Charlotte Hall, for the reported commercial Building Fire. Many departments in Charles County were operating on the scene of a house fire when this...
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