The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia announced today that there is insufficient evidence to pursue federal criminal civil rights or District of Columbia charges against police officers in connection with the suicide of S.J., a 36-year-old District resident, that occurred during a February pursuit. The U.S. Attorney’s Office and the Metropolitan...
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The Charles County Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce its 2026 Candidate Forum Series, a set of in-person forums designed with one clear purpose: to center the conversation on business and economic issues that directly impact the Charles County community. These forums will provide a unique opportunity for business leaders, professionals, and community...
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Historic Sotterley is offering an opportunity to celebrate the important women in your life with an afternoon tea service on Saturday, May 9th, 2026 at 1:00 pm. The service will be held in the beautifully restored Historic Barn event space and feature special guest Maria Derisavi to talk about her year being Miss Maryland...
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On Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at approximately 12:21 a.m., Ridge Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to Kinsale, Virginia for the reported large commercial structure fire. Boat 4 responded and arrived at the the docks of the Perdue AgriBusiness – Kinsale Grain Elevator along the Yeocomico River in Westmoreland County and began assisting with water...
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For many Marylanders, springtime is synonymous with fishing and the state’s waterways offer a bounty of different fish to pursue. Most Maryland anglers already know about the diverse fishing opportunities throughout the state, but now the word is spreading about what makes Maryland a premier fishing destination. The website FishingBooker recently published its fourth...
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The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) has adopted a new math policy that takes effect next school year, 2026-2027. The policy focuses on strengthening math achievement, ensuring equitable access to high-quality instruction for students and better preparedness for college, career and real-world problem solving. The policy includes several changes including the following. Move...
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On Thursday, April 2, 2026, at approximately 3:41 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the intersection of Piney Point Road and Happyland Road in Valley Lee, for the reported head-on motor vehicle collision with injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to confirm two vehicles involved in a head-on style collision, with...
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Makayla Leeann Brehm, 20, and Dominique Matthew Williams, 23, both of Prince Frederick, are facing charges of neglect of a minor and desertion of a minor child following an incident on March 26, 2026, according to court documents. According to charging documents filed in the District Court for Calvert County, deputies with the Calvert...
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St. Mary’s County Government’s Department of Recreation & Parks (R&P) is announcing the temporary closure of Myrtle Point Park, located at 24050 Patuxent Boulevard in California, Maryland. Myrtle Point Park is closed today, April 2, 2026, due to an active law enforcement investigation following an incident that occurred overnight. The park will remain closed...
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UPDATE 4/1/2026: Phillip Keyes, 63, of Waldorf, is facing charges of second-degree assault, indecent exposure, and peeping tom offenses following an incident reported in Charles County, according to court documents. According to charging documents, the alleged incident occurred on March 30, 2026, in Waldorf. Authorities state that Keyes is accused of conducting visual surveillance...
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James Robert Anderson Jr., 44, of Hollywood, is facing a misdemeanor theft charge following an alleged incident at a retail store in California, Maryland, according to court documents. Anderson is charged with theft between $100 and under $1,500 stemming from an incident reported on March 21, 2026, on First Colony Way in California. According...
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On Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at approximately 6:23 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the intersection of Crain Highway and Mattawoman Drive in Waldorf, for the reported motor vehicle collision with injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to find a two vehicle T-bone style collision involving a marked Maryland State Police...
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Dameatric Malique Scott, 35, of Loveville, entered an Alford plea to second-degree assault in St. Mary’s County Circuit Court on March 18, 2026, in connection with an April 26, 2025 incident in Leonardtown, according to court records. The case originated in the District Court for St. Mary’s County after charges were filed on May...
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On Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at approximately 9:36 p.m., police were dispatched to the area of Three Notch Road and Kimberly Lane in Mechanicsville, for the reported traffic complaint and motor vehicle collision. Dispatchers were advised communications was receiving multiple 911 callers reporting a vehicle was travelling Northbound in the Southbound lanes. While still...
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On Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at approximately 10:03 am, police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of 14298 Oaks Road in Hughesville, for a motor vehicle collision with unknown injuries. Crews arrived on scene to find a single vehicle collision off the roadway after striking a utility pole with live wires...
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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 Fair Housing Month, Maryland Flood Awareness Month, National Public Health Week, National Healthcare Decisions Day, and Work Zone Safety & Roadside Awareness Month. The Commissioners then presented commendations to Raymond...
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Anthony Lionel Wills, 43, of Upper Marlboro, is facing multiple charges including illegal possession of a regulated firearm, possession of a firearm after a felony conviction, handgun in a vehicle, resisting arrest, failure to obey a lawful order, attempting to elude police, driving without a license, and several traffic violations following an incident in...
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A Kia Carnival reported stolen in Lexington Park was recovered, and three juveniles have been charged with unlawful taking of a motor vehicle and theft of property valued between $25,000 and $100,000. On Sunday, March 29, the victims told deputies the vehicle was missing from outside their residence. On March 30, a citizen reported...
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Communities surrounding Naval Air Station Patuxent River are advised that noise-generating testing events are scheduled to take place March 31, 2026 from 7:30 p.m. – 9 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 on an...
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The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland unsealed an indictment, charging a treasurer who works for several political candidates and organizations, in connection with an embezzlement scheme. James Appel, 58, of Annapolis, Maryland, is charged with wire fraud and money laundering. The indictment alleges that, in 2024, Appel stole approximately $100,000 from...
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Prince George’s County State’s Attorney Tara H. Jackson announced that Jonathan Monge has been convicted of one count of sexual abuse of a minor and two counts of second-degree rape. Monge is a former police officer with the City of Hyattsville Police Department. “While today’s outcome cannot undo the unimaginable harm this has caused...
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Little Flower School invites the community to attend its highly anticipated Afternoon Tea & Bingo on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 1 p.m. at the school. Tickets are now available, and early reservations are strongly encouraged, as this beloved spring event traditionally sells out. Guests will enjoy an elegant afternoon featuring a delightful selection...
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The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal collision in Temple Hills. The deceased driver is 28-year-old Christopher Umanzor of Waldorf. On March 27, 2026, at approximately 9:10 pm, officers responded to the 4300 block of Branch Avenue for a collision involving two vehicles. Umanzor died of...
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Madeline Grace Goldsborough, 19, of Lexington Park, is facing felony and misdemeanor assault charges following an incident on March 29, 2026, according to court documents. Goldsborough is charged with first-degree assault and second-degree assault stemming from an alleged altercation at an apartment on Columbus Drive in Lexington Park. According to charging documents filed by...
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Sabrina Brianna Thompson, 26, of Leonardtown, is facing multiple charges of second-degree assault on correctional officers following two separate incidents at the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center, according to court documents. Court records show that Thompson, whose date of birth is listed as December 30, 1998, was charged in two cases stemming...
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