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Patrol officers apprehend two suspects in robbery case in Bannister Circle

Patrol officers apprehend two suspects in robbery case in Bannister Circle

On August 25, at approximately 7:20 p.m., patrol officers responded to a report of an armed robbery in the area of Bannister Circle and Hamilton Place. The initial investigation revealed the victim was selling cannabis when the suspects approached, produced a firearm, and stole the cannabis. The suspects also forced the victim to transfer...
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Getaway Driver Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Conspiracy to Commit First-Degree Murder Resulting in the Death of Teenager

Getaway Driver Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Conspiracy to Commit First-Degree Murder Resulting in the Death of Teenager

  Tony Covington, State’s Attorney for Charles County, announced that on Thursday, August 21, 2025, Charles County Circuit Court Judge Monise A. Stephenson sentenced Dalvin Devonte Risi, 27, of La Plata, to 10 years in prison for Conspiracy to Commit the First-Degree Murder of Aden Christopher Garcia and the Wear, Carry, and Transport of...
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Police in Charles County Arrest Waldorf Man in Attempted Murder Case, Two Stolen Guns Recovered, and Additional People with Active Warrants Arrested

Police in Charles County Arrest Waldorf Man in Attempted Murder Case, Two Stolen Guns Recovered, and Additional People with Active Warrants Arrested

Detectives charge suspect in attempted murder case, two stolen firearms recovered, and additional people with active warrants arrested: On August 22, detectives assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division, along with the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force, located a suspect wanted in connection with an attempted murder case on October Place. The circumstances of the...
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UPDATE: PG County Man Arrested After Firing Handgun Into Apartment Building, Shooting Himself in Hand

UPDATE: PG County Man Arrested After Firing Handgun Into Apartment Building, Shooting Himself in Hand

UPDATE 9/5/2025: Jonathan Samuel Steed age 24 of Fort Washington, Maryland, is facing charges after firing multiple shots into a victims apartment door following an argument. Deputies first responded to the 2100 block of Crain Highway around 8:44 p.m. for a disturbance call. The resident told police that a male subject had attempted to...
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Maryland Department of Natural Resources Proposes Opening State Trails to E-Bikes, Accepting Public Comment Through Sept. 22

Maryland Department of Natural Resources Proposes Opening State Trails to E-Bikes, Accepting Public Comment Through Sept. 22

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is considering new regulations that will allow everyone to use pedal-assist electric bicycles on state bike trails, increasing accessibility and enjoyment of Maryland’s public lands. For years, all electric bikes have been treated the same as motorized vehicles in parks and public lands, prohibited from traveling on trails...
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Maryland Begins Migratory Game Bird Hunting Seasons for 2025-2026

Maryland Begins Migratory Game Bird Hunting Seasons for 2025-2026

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has announced the state’s 2025-2026 migratory game bird hunting seasons, the first of which begin Sept. 1. Bag limits, season dates, and shooting hours can be found in the 2025-2026 Maryland Guide to Hunting and Trapping. “Maryland hunters have been waiting for September with a high degree of anticipation, as fall...
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Mechanicsville Man Arrested on Firearms and Narcotics Charges

Mechanicsville Man Arrested on Firearms and Narcotics Charges

Following an extensive investigation into suspected drug-related activities, detectives from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division executed search and seizure warrants on a residence in the 26000 block of Loveville Road in Mechanicsville on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, resulting in the arrest of Glenn Fitzgerald Fenwick, age 63 of Prince George’s...
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Former Correctional Officer Sentenced to Just 90 Days in Jail for Misconduct in Office and Contraband Delivery

Former Correctional Officer Sentenced to Just 90 Days in Jail for Misconduct in Office and Contraband Delivery

Tony Covington, State’s Attorney for Charles County, announced that on Thursday, August 21, 2025, Charles County Circuit Court Judge Makeba Gibbs sentenced Kolbey Cooper, 23, of Waldorf, to 90 days in jail for Misconduct in Office and Contraband Delivery. Cooper will be on supervised probation for five years upon release. If he violates the...
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Calvert County Government Announces Labor Day 2025 Holiday Schedule

Calvert County Government Announces Labor Day 2025 Holiday Schedule

The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners announces county offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 1, 2025, in observance of Labor Day. In addition: The Appeal Solid Waste Facility, which includes the landfill and transfer station, and all county customer convenience centers will be closed Monday, Sept. 1 and will reopen with normal hours...
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Leonardtown Woman Charged with Theft and Disorderly Conduct at JCPenney in St. Mary’s County

Leonardtown Woman Charged with Theft and Disorderly Conduct at JCPenney in St. Mary’s County

Christina Lee Calero, 46, of Leonardtown, has been charged with misdemeanor theft and disorderly conduct following an incident at the JCPenney store in California, Maryland on August 19, 2025, according to charging documents filed in the District Court for St. Mary’s County. Calero is accused of attempting to steal merchandise valued at approximately $194.97,...
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Step Back in Time or Up to the Plate: Family Sock Hop & Kickball Registration Now Open in St. Mary’s County

Step Back in Time or Up to the Plate: Family Sock Hop & Kickball Registration Now Open in St. Mary’s County

From retro dance floor grooving to fun family competition on the kickball diamond, St. Mary’s County Government’s Department of Recreation & Parks (R&P) invites St. Mary’s County families to join in for two exciting fall events. Turn back time and rock out at Hollywood Recreation Center for a 1950s style Sock Hop Dance on...
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Charles County Man and Two Others Sentenced for Conspiracy to Traffic PCP, Other Drug Charges

Charles County Man and Two Others Sentenced for Conspiracy to Traffic PCP, Other Drug Charges

Bengi Bernard Knox, 47, of White Plains, Maryland was sentenced by the Honorable Lydia K. Griggsby to nine years, followed by four years of supervised release. Kelly O. Hayes, U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland, announced the sentence with Special Agent in Charge Christopher C. Goumenis of the Drug Enforcement Administration, Special Agent...
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Southern Maryland Bluegrass Concert Series: The Seldom Scene Headlines This October 5h, 2025

Southern Maryland Bluegrass Concert Series: The Seldom Scene Headlines This October 5h, 2025

The premier Bluegrass band, The Seldom Scene will headline the first concert of the season at the Southern Maryland Bluegrass Concert Series at the Calvert Elks in Prince Frederick. Bluegrass returns to the Calvert Elks Lodge #2620 in Prince Frederick, MD, on Sunday, October 5 at 2:00 PM, featuring the world-renowned Seldom Scene. Entering...
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21-Year-Old Killed in Motor Vehicle Collision Involving Motorcycle in Prince George’s County

21-Year-Old Killed in Motor Vehicle Collision Involving Motorcycle in Prince George’s County

Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred Saturday night, August 23rd, 2025, in Prince George’s County. The deceased is identified as Camron Amirion Stroud, 21, of Upper Marlboro, MD. He was pronounced deceased by medical personnel at University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center. On August 23, 2025, at approximately 7:32...
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Maryland Meals for Achievement Provides Free Breakfast at 32 Schools for 2025-2026 School Year

Maryland Meals for Achievement Provides Free Breakfast at 32 Schools for 2025-2026 School Year

Several Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) students will receive free breakfast again this school year as part of funding provided by the Maryland Meals for Achievement program. Known as MMFA, the program is offered through the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) and provides funding that supplements federal reimbursements CCPS receives from the USDA School...
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VIDEO: Maryland State Police Aviation Command Performs Hoist Rescue In Charles County

VIDEO: Maryland State Police Aviation Command Performs Hoist Rescue In Charles County

On Saturday, August 23, 2025, at approximately 5:57 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services were dispatched to a inaccessible terrain rescue in the area of Chapel Point State Park in Port Tobacco. The 911 caller advised a 30-year-old male was conscious alert and breathing after jumping approximately 25 feet from a tree before...
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2025 Patuxent River EMS Conference Coming to College of Southern Maryland La Plata Campus – October 17-19, 2025

2025 Patuxent River EMS Conference Coming to College of Southern Maryland La Plata Campus – October 17-19, 2025

The 2025 Patuxent River EMS Conference is set to take place October 17–19 at the College of Southern Maryland’s La Plata Campus, offering an unparalleled experience for emergency medical professionals and industry partners. Building on its tradition of excellence, the conference is designed to empower EMS providers at every stage of their career. Attendees...
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Prince George’s County Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Federal Prison for Sexually Exploiting Two Children

Prince George’s County Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Federal Prison for Sexually Exploiting Two Children

U.S District Judge Paula Xinis sentenced David Jamal Watson, 40, of Fort Washington, Maryland, to 30 years in federal prison, followed by 15 years of supervised release, for sexually exploiting two children and producing child sexual abuse material. Judge Xinis also ordered that, upon release from prison, Watson must register as a sex offender...
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Historic St. Mary’s City Launches New Website for St. Mary’s Fort

Historic St. Mary’s City Launches New Website for St. Mary’s Fort

Historic St. Mary’s City is proud to announce the launch of www.stmarysfort.com, a brand-new digital experience designed to connect the public with one of the most important archaeological discoveries in Maryland’s history. Originally built in 1634, St. Mary’s Fort marks the site of Maryland’s founding—where English settlers first established the colony’s original capital. The...
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Little Flower School Celebrates 10th Annual Patriot Day 5K Run/Walk on September 6, 2025

Little Flower School Celebrates 10th Annual Patriot Day 5K Run/Walk on September 6, 2025

Little Flower School is proud to announce its 10th annual Patriot Day 5K Run/Walk, taking place Saturday, September 6, 2025, at the school campus in Great Mills. This milestone celebration brings together runners, walkers, families and community supporters for a morning of fitness, fun and fellowship. The decade-long tradition has become a cornerstone event...
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Hospice of the Chesapeake Community Open House on September 9th, 2025

Hospice of the Chesapeake Community Open House on September 9th, 2025

Hospice of the Chesapeake invites the community to a Community Open House, 9 a.m. to noon, Tuesday, Sept. 9, on the John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD. Remarks will begin at 10 a.m. Guests will hear from Becky Miller, CEO, and Michael McHale, former CEO, as they reflect on the...
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St. Mary’s County Commissioner Meeting Rollup – August 19, 2025

St. Mary’s County Commissioner Meeting Rollup – August 19, 2025

The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County (CSMC) began their business meeting with an invocation and the pledge, followed by approval of the consent agenda. The CSMC then presented proclamations in recognition of National Aviation Day, National Black Business Month, and Child Support Awareness Month. For their main agenda item, the Commissioners authorized the Department...
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Five Women Charged After Assault Inside Wawa Store in California, Maryland

Five Women Charged After Assault Inside Wawa Store in California, Maryland

Five women from Lexington Park and Waldorf are facing second-degree assault charges following a violent group attack on a woman inside a Wawa convenience store on Three Notch Road in California, Maryland, according to court documents filed by the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office. The incident took place at approximately 1:35 a.m. on July...
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Hospice of the Chesapeake Announces Partnership with OnSite Medical House Calls to Expand Access to Palliative Care Home Visits

Hospice of the Chesapeake Announces Partnership with OnSite Medical House Calls to Expand Access to Palliative Care Home Visits

Hospice of the Chesapeake is proud to announce a new partnership with OnSite Medical House Calls, a trusted provider of medical house call services, to expand access to high-quality palliative care for patients in the comfort of their own homes. Through this collaboration, patients living with serious illnesses will have access to in-home palliative...
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Chesapeake Bay Trust Helps New Class of Chesapeake Conservation and Climate Corps Members Dive Into A Year of Service

Chesapeake Bay Trust Helps New Class of Chesapeake Conservation and Climate Corps Members Dive Into A Year of Service

The Chesapeake Bay Trust (Bay Trust), along with partners State of Maryland, BGE, and others, proudly introduces a new class of 50 Chesapeake Conservation and Climate Corps members working on natural resources issues throughout Maryland. Today, the new class met their host organizations to learn more about their job responsibilities for the upcoming year....
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