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Maryland State Police Aviation Command to Host Flight Paramedic Virtual Open House on Wednesday, May 19, 2021

Maryland State Police Aviation Command to Host Flight Paramedic Virtual Open House on Wednesday, May 19, 2021

Experienced paramedics seeking a rewarding career will have an opportunity to get a glimpse into the everyday life of a Trooper Flight Paramedic from the safety of the computer screen. The virtual open house is set for 6 p.m. on May 19, 2021. The recruiting event will provide a look into the operations and...
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Calvert County Public Schools Confirm Graduation Dates and Plans for Full Opening in the Fall

Calvert County Public Schools Confirm Graduation Dates and Plans for Full Opening in the Fall

Calvert County Public Schools (CCPS) is moving forward with plans to close the 2020-2021 school year with celebratory graduation ceremonies and to open the 2021-2022 school year with virtual and in-person options for families. High school graduations will be held on June 2 and 3 as originally planned. Calvert High School and Northern High...
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Sadly Announces the Passing of Retired K9 Bruno

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Sadly Announces the Passing of Retired K9 Bruno

K9 Bruno retired with his handler Corporal Shawn Cathcart and previously battled cancer. On Monday, April 12, 2021, K9 Bruno crossed the Rainbow Bridge and will be greatly missed. In 2014, Cpl. Cathcart and Bruno were awarded the Meritorious Action Award for apprehending a fleeing felon. After leaving the Sheriff’s Office, Shawn Cathcart and...
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Crime Solvers Tips Lead to Arrests of Washington D.C. Men Wanted in March Homicide

Crime Solvers Tips Lead to Arrests of Washington D.C. Men Wanted in March Homicide

Detectives with the Homicide Unit have arrested and charged 26-year-old Andre Marquise Wilson of the 5800 block of Foote Street NE, Washington, DC and 25-year-old Stephan Deangelo Wilson of the 1600 block of F St NE, Washington, DC with the murder of 39-year-old Jerome Micos Dozier of Laurel, Maryland. On March 9, 2021 at...
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Police Searching for Two Suspects After Assault with Firearm in Severn

Police Searching for Two Suspects After Assault with Firearm in Severn

On April 10, 2021 at approximately 10:09 p.m., Western District officers responded to Pioneer Drive at Jacobs Road in Severn for two black males riding a blue Yamaha TTR 125 dirt bike armed with a black handgun. The passenger on the dirt bike pointed the handgun at the victim’s vehicle when the victim’s car...
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Charles County Public Schools Free Meal Hours to Change Starting Monday, April 19, 2021

Charles County Public Schools Free Meal Hours to Change Starting Monday, April 19, 2021

Free Meals for ALL Charles County children ages 2 to 18 Parents must have proof of their child’s age if the child is not present at meal pickup. Please check each meal bag for food items that may cause a dietary or allergy issues. Curbside Hours:   10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.  Weekend meals can be...
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Missing 42-Year-Old Charlotte Hall Woman Located Safe and Unharmed

Missing 42-Year-Old Charlotte Hall Woman Located Safe and Unharmed

4/13/2021 @7:30 a.m.: UPDATE – Missing person, Chrissy Tippett, has been located safe and unharmed. 4/12/2021: Charles County Sheriff’s officers are seeking the public’s help in locating Chrissy Herbert Tippett, 42, of Charlotte Hall. Ms. Tippett left a residence in the 9600 block of Meredith Road in Charlotte Hall on Sunday, April 11, 2021,...
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Verizon Recalls 2.5 Million Ellipsis Jetpack Mobile Hotspots Imported by Franklin Wireless Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Verizon Recalls 2.5 Million Ellipsis Jetpack Mobile Hotspots Imported by Franklin Wireless Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Description: This recall involves Ellipsis Jetpack mobile hotspots imported by Franklin Wireless Corp. The recalled Jetpacks are dark navy plastic oval devices that are about 3.5 inches wide and 2.25 inches tall. “verizon” is printed below the digital display window on the front of the device. The charger provided with the recalled Jetpacks has...
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Live Virtual Announcement: Joint COVID-19 Vaccination Initiatives for St. Mary’s County

Live Virtual Announcement: Joint COVID-19 Vaccination Initiatives for St. Mary’s County

The Office of Delegate Brian Crosby, Safeway, Inc., the St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD), and St. Mary’s County Public Schools (SMCPS) will host a live virtual announcement to inform the community about joint vaccination initiatives for St. Mary’s County. WHO:      Delegate Brian Crosby, Safeway, Inc., SMCHD and SMCPS WHEN:    Monday, April 12,...
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Maryland State Police, Allied Agencies Address Distracted Driving As Part Of Statewide Initiative

Maryland State Police, Allied Agencies Address Distracted Driving As Part Of Statewide Initiative

Maryland State Police issued hundreds of citations and warnings related to distracted driving violations as part of a statewide effort Thursday to combat the issue on Maryland roads. The initiative was conducted in partnership with the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration’s (MDOT MVA) Highway Safety Office and AAA Mid-Atlantic as part of...
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Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department Conducting Training Burn on Sunday, April 11, 2021

Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department Conducting Training Burn on Sunday, April 11, 2021

The Mechanicsville VFD, along with the Leonardtown VFD will conduct a Live Fire Training Exercise on Sunday, April 11, 2021. This training will be held on Baptist Church Road just prior to Burning Oaks Drive. Please use caution driving in the area, and expect some slight delays periodically during the drill. During this exercise,...
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Joseph Lee Somerville, Sr., Funeral Services and Obituary

Joseph Lee Somerville, Sr., Funeral Services and Obituary

Joseph Lee Somerville, Sr., affectionately known as “Joe Lee”, was born on November 19, 1939 to the late Rosia “Rosie” Q. M. Somerville and William S. Herbert in Loveville, Maryland. He departed this life peacefully on April 1, 2021 at his home. Joe Lee attended St. Joseph Colored School in Morganza, MD, and Banneker...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Identity of Theft Suspect in California Walmart

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Identity of Theft Suspect in California Walmart

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the person shown in a theft investigation. On Saturday, March 20, 2021, at 3:15 p.m., the suspect placed two Vankyo movie projectors into his backpack and left the California Walmart store without paying for them. On Saturday, April 4, 2021, at 1:57 p.m.,...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Summons for February and March 2021

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Summons for February and March 2021

On Feb. 2, 2021, Joel Andrew Pease, 29 of Mechanicsville, was issued a criminal summons for Second-Degree Assault by Deputy Zachary Jerew. Case # 00018-21 On Feb. 3, 2021, Andrew Nickolas Fenwick, 23 of no fixed address, was issued criminal summonses for Theft: $100 to $1,500 and Rogue and Vagabond by Deputy Jessica Wilson....
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Temple Hills Felon Convicted After Three-Day Federal Trial for Robbery, Brandishing and Discharge of a Firearm, and Being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm

Temple Hills Felon Convicted After Three-Day Federal Trial for Robbery, Brandishing and Discharge of a Firearm, and Being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm

A federal jury has convicted Tyrek Montez Arrington, 23, of Temple Hills, Maryland, on federal charges for robbing a pharmacy, discharging a firearm in furtherance of a violent crime, and being a felon in possession of a firearm. The trial began on Monday, April 5, 2021 and the jury returned its verdict on April...
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St. Mary’s County to Hold Public Hearing on Tuesday, April 27, 2021

St. Mary’s County to Hold Public Hearing on Tuesday, April 27, 2021

The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County will hold a Public Hearing Tuesday, April 27, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. in the Chesapeake Building, 41770 Baldridge Street, Leonardtown, Maryland, 20650 to consider adoption of: #1 Constant Yield Tax Rate (“Real Property Tax Increase”) #2 St. Mary’s County Fees & Charges a) Aging & Human Services –...
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Letter to the Editor – “In the Same Boat as Me”

Letter to the Editor – “In the Same Boat as Me”

“In the Same Boat as Me” By Meghan Cobourn On the surface, it would appear that Evan McCarthy is your average, talented sailor. With years of experience on Broadneck High School’s racing team and a US Sailing Level 2 Instructor certification under his belt, it would be easy to think that he was born in...
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Target Commits to Spending More Than $2 Billion with Black-Owned Businesses by 2025

Target Commits to Spending More Than $2 Billion with Black-Owned Businesses by 2025

As part of its commitment, retailer plans to: Add products from more than 500 Black-owned businesses across its multi-category assortment Increase its spend with more Black-owned companies, such as marketing agencies, construction companies, facilities maintenance and more Establish new resources, including the Forward Founders program, to support Black-owned companies and help them grow their...
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UPDATE: Wanted Amazon Delivery Driver Arrested After Motor Vehicle Collision in California, No Injuries Reported

UPDATE: Wanted Amazon Delivery Driver Arrested After Motor Vehicle Collision in California, No Injuries Reported

UPDATE 4/2021: The driver of the Amazon delivery van was identified as Malik Dajuan Witcher, 30, of Temple Hills. Witcher was arrested on an outstanding Montgomery County warrant for driving an uninsured vehicle and displaying a falsified registration plate on a vehicle. Deputies assisted both parties with exchanging insurance information, and Witcher was not...
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18-Year-Old Male Flown to Trauma Center After Rolling ATV Over in Target Parking Lot

18-Year-Old Male Flown to Trauma Center After Rolling ATV Over in Target Parking Lot

On Wednesday, April 7, 2021, at approximately 8:40 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the parking lot of Target located at 45155 First Colony Way in California, for the reported unconscious male after a motor vehicle collision involving an ATV. According to a witness at the scene, the operator of the ATV...
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Former Tax Preparer Pleads Guilty to a Federal Tax Fraud Conspiracy

Former Tax Preparer Pleads Guilty to a Federal Tax Fraud Conspiracy

Lenore Gail Worthy, 53, of Accokeek, Maryland, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to defraud the United States and to assisting in the preparation and filing of false tax returns. The guilty plea was announced by Acting United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Jonathan F. Lenzner; Acting Deputy Assistant Attorney General Stuart M. Goldberg...
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Letter to the Editor – Organ Donation: The Heart of the Matter

Letter to the Editor – Organ Donation: The Heart of the Matter

Yvette Jefferson is doing her part to raise awareness about the critical importance of organ donation. Years ago, Yvette’s father Junious was in end-stage heart failure and passed away while waiting for a heart transplant. Since her father’s lifesaving gift didn’t come in time, Yvette has become a Donate Life ambassador to encourage others...
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Marines Get First Look at Tactical Resupply Unmanned Aircraft Systems During Field Assessment

Marines Get First Look at Tactical Resupply Unmanned Aircraft Systems During Field Assessment

The Marines successfully completed a Tactical Resupply Unmanned Aircraft System (TRUAS) Field User Capability Assessment (FUCA) in March at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona, of two prototype systems identified by a successful prize challenge in last year. Anticipated future end users were given the opportunity to work with both prototype systems – Survice Engineering’s TRV-150 and Chartis...
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UPDATE: No Injuries Reported After Officers De-Escalate Dangerous Situation Involving Armed Man in La Plata

UPDATE: No Injuries Reported After Officers De-Escalate Dangerous Situation Involving Armed Man in La Plata

UPDATE: On Sunday, April 4 at 8:45 p.m., Charles County Sheriff’s officers were dispatched to the 9900 block of Charles Street in La Plata for the report of a man breaking out windows of a car. Upon arrival, officers encountered an adult male standing near a truck on the side of the road. He...
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Firefighters Perform High Angle Rescue After Woman Falls 30 Feet Off Cliff Into St. Leonard Creek

Firefighters Perform High Angle Rescue After Woman Falls 30 Feet Off Cliff Into St. Leonard Creek

On Wednesday, April 7, 2021, at approximately 11:30 a.m., fire and emergency medical personnel responded to Circle Court and Cape Leonard Drive in St. Leonard, for the high angle rescue after a long fall. Crews arrived on the scene to find the patient fell approximately 30 feet into the St. Leonard Creek. Firefighters setup...
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