Carroll I. Norris, a 50, of Hollywood, Maryland, was arrested on August 26, 2024, after allegedly attempting to steal various items from a Target store in California, Maryland. Norris has been charged with several offenses, including theft and possession of drug paraphernalia. According to court documents, Deputy Michael Rycyzyn of the St. Mary’s County...
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On Friday, August 16, 2024, at 8:29 p.m., officers responded to the AutoZone located at 4120 Royal Bengal Place in White Plains for the reported armed robbery. A preliminary investigation revealed the suspect, who was wearing all black with a mask and gloves, entered the business, displayed a handgun, and demanded money. The employees...
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Derron Markeith Turner, 45, of Huntingtown, was arrested on August 24, 2024, following a domestic incident involving allegations of assault and multiple firearm-related offenses in Chesapeake Beach. According to court documents, Calvert County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a report of a domestic assault at a residence in Chesapeake Beach shortly before midnight. The...
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Ronald Anthony Davis, 38, of Waldorf, was arrested on August 20, 2024, at Calvert Health Medical Center in Prince Frederick, Maryland, following allegations of theft involving a license plate. According to court documents, Calvert County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy First Class (DFC) Plant was conducting routine patrol duties in the parking lot of Calvert Health...
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A Mechanicsville man has been arrested after damaging a vehicle in the parking lot of MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital, in Leonardtown, on August 24, 2024. According to court documents, Paul Leo Herbert, 33, of Mechanicsville, was charged with malicious destruction of property valued at less than $1,000. St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Deputy Zachary Wolfe...
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Data collected by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Old Dominion University show a higher than average volume of hypoxia—waters with less than 2 mg/l oxygen—in the Chesapeake Bay mainstem of Maryland and Virginia in early June, that improved to less than average size in late June though late July. Summary results from...
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On Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at 9:28 p.m., officers responded to EMS 3 in Waldorf for the report of a shooting. When officers arrived, they learned the victim was a passenger in a car being driven by an acquaintance and was traveling on Route 5 near Post Office Road in Waldorf. A vehicle got...
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On Friday, August 23, 2024, between 4:30 p.m. and 5 p.m., an adult male reported he was riding a motorcycle in the area of Flaherty Place in Waldorf, when he thought he was struck by a rock. He went home and realized he was bleeding and then went to a nearby hospital where he...
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Additional people have been identified and charged after the Maryland Department of State Police and partner law enforcement agencies address ongoing concerns over unlawful large-scale exhibition driving events throughout Maryland. On Saturday, August 25, 2024, members from the Maryland Car Rally Task Force were working in collaboration with the Maryland State Police Special Operations...
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On August 15, 2024, officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office successfully recovered a stolen vehicle and arrested two suspects linked to an attempted credit card fraud at a local gas station. According to court documents, at approximately 8:54 a.m., officers responded to a report of an attempted credit card fraud at a gas...
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A late-night patrol by Charles County Sheriff’s Deputies led to the arrest of a Waldorf man and the recovery of a loaded handgun. According to court documents, on August 24, 2024, around 2:10 a.m., deputies were conducting a neighborhood check on Thomas Hardy Place, a location known for drug activity and loitering, when they...
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UPDATE 8/26/2024: The first SOMD Cars & Coffee “Stuff The Bus” event was a huge success!!!! “Thanks to all of you, we collected a total of 254 backpacks, fully stocked with supplies, & THEN SOME x10. Your kindness will make a significant impact on so many children and teachers.” A HUGE thank you to...
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The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit has assumed the investigation into a fatal collision involving an e-bike that occurred in the town of Riverdale Park. The deceased rider is 19-year-old Jorge Martinez-Martinez of Hyattsville. On August 14, 2024, at approximately 10:00 pm, officers with the Riverdale Park Police Department...
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The Maryland Department of Agriculture is advising rural residents to anticipate a rise in low-flying airplanes, helicopters, and drones through October 10, 2024. Farmers participating in Maryland’s Cover Crop Program are using aerial seeding to plant cereal grains and other qualifying cover crops in their fields to protect local waterways from nutrient runoff and...
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On Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at approximately 4:45 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the intersection of Dares Beach Road and Clay Hammond Road in Prince Frederick, for the motor vehicle collision reported serious with one overturned. Crews arrived on the scene to find three vehicles involved with one Jeep off...
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UPDATE 8/26/2024: Esperanza Middle School will resume in-person instruction on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. Working with the St. Mary’s County Public Schools (SMCPS), ServPro was contracted to complete the mold mitigation process. ServPro has been on site, has developed a plan, and has begun their work. In an abundance of caution, additional air quality testing...
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Randall Scott Mayle III, 27, of Lexington Park, was arrested in the early hours of August 21, 2024, following an alleged domestic assault and a DUI incident. According to court documents, Maryland State Police responded to a report of domestic violence at Mayle’s residence on Far Cry Road around 3:30 AM. Upon arrival, Trooper...
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The Calvert County Board of Commissioners held their regular meeting on August 20, 2024, covering a wide range of topics from community updates to zoning ordinance revisions. Below are the key highlights and decisions made during the meeting: 1. Community Updates and Announcements Meals on Wheels Program: The Commissioners announced that the Meals on...
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Julia Renee Foster, 27, of Mechanicsville, was arrested on August 18, 2024, following an incident at an Arby’s parking lot located on Market Drive in Charlotte Hall. The arrest occurred after a concerned witness reported seeing Foster unconscious in a running vehicle. According to court documents, Deputy Geric of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s...
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Martha Jean Cotterell, 57, of Lexington Park, was arrested on July 30, 2024, and charged with multiple felony theft offenses. According to court documents, Cotterell is accused of stealing approximately $3,898.98 from the Home Goods store where she was employed by executing a series of fraudulent transactions. The investigation began when store management noticed...
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Education and hard work are undeniably key ingredients for success. While hard work propels us forward on our journey, education provides the direction to reach our goals. Ashyia Higgins, of California, recently earned her Associate degree in Arts and Sciences from the College of Southern Maryland, all while simultaneously attending Chopticon High School, where...
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On Thursday, August 22, 2024, at approximately 9:22 p.m., police responded to the 46000 block of Columbus Drive, for at least seven 911 callers reporting 20 or more gunshots. Police arrived on the scene to find shell casings scattered throughout the street with a Chevrolet Camaro and residences struck by the gunfire. No known injuries...
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Communities surrounding Naval Air Station Patuxent River are advised that noise-generating testing events are scheduled to take place Aug. 22 – Sept. 6, 2024 from 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.Pilots at NAS PAX will be conducting Field Carrier Landing Practices (FCLPs). FCLPs are simulated carrier landings conducted to prepare the pilot to land safely...
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On August 20, 2024, law enforcement in St. Mary’s County responded to two separate incidents involving 51-year-old Michael A. King of Leonardtown, Maryland. King now faces multiple charges following these events, which occurred in Great Mills and Leonardtown. According to court documents, at approximately 5:06 a.m., the St. Mary’s County Emergency Communications Center received...
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A routine traffic stop on August 20, 2024, in Charles County took an unexpected turn when officers discovered a loaded firearm and arrested three young adults on various charges, including illegal gun possession and identity fraud. The incident occurred near Saint Christopher Drive in White Plains, highlighting the unpredictable nature of law enforcement work....
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