Sonya Bannister Burford, age 53, of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, pleaded guilty on May 5, 2021, to the federal charge of theft of government property, for stealing $322,938 in Social Security benefits to which she was not entitled. The guilty plea was announced by Acting United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Jonathan F....
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On Monday, May 3, 2021, at approximately 3:40 p.m., police responded to the St. Mary’s Square in Lexington Park, for the reported robbery. Police arrived on the scene to find a female victim stating a male suspect stole a wallet from her purse as she was exiting her vehicle. Prior to the arrival of...
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is proud to welcome K-9 Jade, K-9 Havok and K-9 Maja into our K-9 Unit. All three canines have recently been certified through the International Police Work Dog Association (IPWDA). K-9 Jade came to the attention of the Sheriff’s Office when she was the victim of an animal...
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The Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit, in conjunction with Prince George’s County Fire investigators, are investigating the death of a man in Landover this week. Efforts are underway to identify him so his family can be notified. On May 1, 2021, at approximately 5:55 p.m., first responders were called to the 6500 block of...
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Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office are out patrolling this month for aggressive drivers and drivers who fail to move over for emergency vehicles, work vehicles and tow trucks. Buckle up. Obey the posted speed limits. Do not follow other vehicles too closely or make unsafe lane changes. And slow down and...
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Gentle Hands Wildlife Services Posted the following information about an osprey rescue on their Facebook page. The post stated the osprey that was hanging upside down from the tree tangled in fishing line last night has been safely rescued. The final stages of the rescue operation took place first thing this morning (5/5/2021). Tri-County...
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The Maryland State Police are urging drivers to keep safety in mind during “Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month” being observed in May. As the weather gets warmer, more motorcycles are on the roads, and more traffic crashes are reported between vehicles and motorcycles. About 15% of all fatal crashes in Maryland involve motorcycles according to...
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Today, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Peloton are announcing two separate voluntary recalls of Peloton’s Tread+ and Tread treadmills. Consumers who have purchased either treadmill should immediately stop using it and contact Peloton for a full refund or other qualified remedy as described in the press releases below. Peloton has also...
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It was a beautiful spring day, and Greenwell Foundation welcomed over 100 young and young-at-heart members of our community to our May Open Barn celebrating Unicorns last week. Costumes abounded, many photos were taken, and everyone enjoyed themselves safely, maintaining state and local guidelines as we emerge from the pandemic. Executive Director Jolanda Campbell...
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Do you have paper documents with personal information that you’d like to purge? Or do you have unused, unwanted, or expired medications in your cabinets? This is your chance to dispose of them safely at the Community Shred & Medication Collection Day! This event will be held Saturday, May 15, from 9:00 a.m., to...
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Effective May 1, 2021, the St. Mary’s County Government will begin recouping costs of emergency services through a system of billing insurance carriers. County residents are not responsible for paying for services, insurance carriers, Medicare and Medicaid are billed. Fees will be based on services rendered and have been set by the Commissioners of...
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With an increase in impaired drivers expected on Wednesday and the next few days for Cinco de Mayo, Maryland State Police are urging those who plan to celebrate with alcohol to be safe and avoid impaired and distracted driving. To address this concern, troopers will be conducting saturation patrols at each of the 23...
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A federal grand jury has indicted Renul Barnet Forbes, a/k/a “Michael Renul,” “Breion Jones,” and “Bree Jones,” age 32, of Glen Burnie, Maryland, on the federal charges of false personation of a federal officer and possession of a fraudulently made government seal. The indictment was returned on March 25, 2021 and was unsealed at...
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Prince George’s County Police Homicide Unit detectives arrested and charged a man in connection with the homicide of his two-month-old infant son. The suspect is 31-year-old Rodriquez Holeman of the 8000 block of Murray Hill Road in Fort Washington. The victim is Rodriquez Holeman Jr. On April 23, 2021, police officers and emergency medical...
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4/30/2021: The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal crash that occurred Friday afternoon in New Carrollton. The deceased driver is 44-year-old John Steele III of Davidsonville. On April 30, 2021, at approximately 3:00 p.m., patrol officers were called to the 5000 block of Ellin Road for...
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As of May 1, 2021. CalvertHealth has partnered with Sheppard Pratt to support its expansion of behavioral health services to best meet the growing demands of its community. Through the partnership, Sheppard Pratt will provide clinical services and leadership at CalvertHealth to enhance behavioral health programs and services across CalvertHealth and the community it...
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The Naval Aviation Training Systems and Ranges program office (PMA-205) received Milestone C approval for its next-generation air combat training system, the Tactical Combat Training System Increment II (TCTS II) on April 27, 2021. Approved by Program Executive Officer for Aviation Common Systems and Commercial Services (PEO(CS)), Gary Kurtz, Milestone C clears the way...
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The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) will perform routine maintenance on the MD 231/Benedict Bridge over the Patuxent River in Calvert and Charles counties on Friday, May 7. MDOT SHA contractor Covington Machine and Welding of Annapolis will perform the work between 6 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Motorists should expect periodic openings of the two-lane bridge during...
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On Mother’s Day, May 9, 2021, St. Clement’s Island Museum in Colton’s Point and Piney Point Lighthouse Museum in Piney Point will offer moms free regular admission to each of the museums during normal operating hours, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Others in the party must pay regular admission prices at both locations. The...
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A Message from Sheriff Troy D. Berry Regarding Body Worn Cameras: I want to take this opportunity to let you know exactly where we are in terms of body worn cameras for our agency. The bottom line is we want the cameras as soon as possible. In fact, on April 20, 2021, I gave...
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On May 2, 2021, the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office was made aware of a case in which a child was approached by a suspicious female in a vehicle in the Chesapeake Beach area. After a thorough investigation and cooperation from Calvert County citizens, police were able to identify and locate the individual in question....
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UPDATE 5/03/2021: Please see the below photograph of the suspect involved in this incident. Sex Offense Unit detectives are asking anyone with information regarding the identity of this suspect to contact 410-222-4732. Callers wishing to remain anonymous can contact the Anne Arundel County Police Tip Line 410-222-4700 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP or...
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On Tuesday, April 27, 2021, at approximately 3:35 p.m., firefighters from Charles, Calvert, St. Mary’s, and Prince George’s Counties responded to 15975 Covington Road in Brandywine, for the reported barn on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find a 60×50 foot barn fully engulfed in flames and collapsed on the ground, with extensions...
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Naval Air Station Patuxent River will reopen Gate 3 beginning Wednesday, May 5, 2021. Gate 3 will be open from 5:30 a.m., to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and closed weekends and holidays. Pax River had closed Gate 3 after it established Health Protection Condition Charlie and a large population of the workforce moved...
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The Department of Community Resources, Office on Aging (OOA), announces that all three Calvert County senior centers will reopen to the public on Monday, May 3, 2021, with limited programming. “Senior centers are vital to keeping the older adults in our community engaged, active and connected, and we are excited to finally be able...
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