UPDATE 8/3/2024: Corporal David Acosta is also charged with the mistreatment of a second dog assigned to him, a seven-year-old Belgian Malinois named Spartacus. Acosta has now been charged with the following. Felony count of HARM/DEATH Law Enforcement Animal – 2 counts ANIMAL CRUELTY CAUSE/AUTH – 2 counts ANIMAL CRUEL FAIL: PROVIDE – 2...
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Charles County, MD – Charles County Sheriff Troy D. Berry is pleased to announce that Captain Clarence Black of the Charles County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) has successfully graduated from Cohort 2024-1 of the DC Police Leadership Academy (DCPLA), hosted by the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). Sheriff Berry expressed his pride in Captain Black’s achievement, stating,...
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Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office made three drug-related arrests during separate traffic stops within a six-hour period. At approximately 10:05 p.m. on Thursday, August 1, 2024, Deputy Joseph Senatore and Deputy First Class Travis Wimberly were patrolling in Lexington Park. Deputy Senatore observed a silver Jeep Cherokee abruptly leave a residential...
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On Wednesday, July 31, 2024, James Gregory Smith, 26, of Hollywood, was arrested after a police investigation revealed he was in possession of a stolen firearm and drug paraphernalia. According to court documents,Deputy Zachary Wolfe of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Department responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle at the intersection of...
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The highly anticipated Round 10 of the 2024 Pro Motocross Championship is set to take place at Budds Creek Motocross Park in Mechanicsville, MD, from August 15-17, 2024. With its challenging track and picturesque surroundings, this event promises to deliver thrilling action and a memorable experience for all attendees. Venue Information 27963 Budds Creek...
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Should you have any interest in highlighting, registration is now open for the NHL’s Washington Capitals DMV Girls Try Hockey For Free Day, taking place at 18 rinks across Maryland and Virginia on Saturday, Sept. 14.: Participating clubs in Maryland include: Abingdon, Md. – Tomorrow’s Ice (at Ice World in Abingdon, MD) Annapolis, Md....
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Maryland State Police are investigating a crash early Thursday morning in Baltimore County that resulted in the death of a man after a suspected impaired driver traveled the wrong way on Interstate 695. The deceased victim is identified as John Quame De Love, 64, of Hyattsville, Maryland. De Love was pronounced deceased at the...
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FOX 5 Zip Trip is the weekly Friday series that highlights the best spots to visit around the D.C. area. This event will include on-air personalities and crew who will broadcast live from the properties to highlight our local businesses and community. Zip Trip will be coming and shooting their live coverage from the...
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Governor Wes Moore’s Fiscal Year 2025 budget includes more than $47 million for local grants through Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ Program Open Space and Community Parks and Playgrounds Program, to expand and enhance public access to recreation and open space throughout Maryland. “Maryland is a leader in land conservation, and supporting these important...
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On Thursday, August 1, 2024, at approximately 3:52 a.m., police, fire and emergency medical services responded to the area of Thompsons Corner Road and Woodburn Hill Road, for a motor vehicle collision with injuries. Police arrived on the scene at 3:58 a.m., to find one occupant trapped in the vehicle. Dispatchers upgraded the assignment...
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POMFRET, Md.— The Southern Maryland National Heritage Area is proud to announce that executive director Lucille Walker has been awarded the 2024 Preservation Service Award by the Charles County Historic Preservation Commission. The Preservation Commission recognized Walker for her “tireless efforts in the creation of the Southern Maryland National Heritage Area.” “I’m deeply humbled...
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NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, Patuxent River, MD: NAVAIR’s Security Cooperation Office (SSCO) International Programs Junior Personnel Development Program celebrates its ninth year on National Intern Day, July 25. Since its conception in 2015, the NAVAIR SSCO program has flourished into a robust initiative. Starting with a singular intern in its first year, it now...
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Underwater grass abundance–a key indicator of water quality and habitat–remained steady in 2023 in the state’s portion of Chesapeake Bay, reaching 37,770 acres, according to data released this week by the Chesapeake Bay Program and Maryland’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Overall, an estimated 82,937 acres of underwater grasses, also called submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV),...
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Homicide Unit detectives released video of a person of interest in a fatal shooting in the Forestville area from early July. Investigators are seeking to identify the male in the video as they continue to investigate the murder of 20-year-old Diontre Mackall of Washington, DC. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered...
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Kyrie Jabril Smith, 23, of Raleigh, North Carolina, has been charged by criminal summons with multiple counts of theft and a theft scheme involving Southern Maryland Flooring Company. According to court documents, Smith allegedly stole over $20,000 through fraudulent transactions and thefts between April and May 2024. Smith is accused of opening a fraudulent...
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Due to forecasted high temperatures for Wednesday, July 31, through Monday, Aug. 5, animal owners or custodians are required to provide appropriate protection from the weather including providing adequate shelter, water, space and access to shade. Pay special attention to animals that are most prone to heat stroke: Brachycephalic Breeds: Dogs and cats with short...
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On Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at approximately 6:47 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Bayside Road and Christiana Parran Road in Chesapeake Beach, for the serious motor vehicle collision involving a commercial vehicle that was overturned with one unconscious. Crews arrived on the scene to find a dump truck...
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office requests help identifying and locating the individuals in these pictures. They were seen breaking into multiple vehicles in a Great Mills, MD, neighborhood. There appear to be three suspects, all riding bicycles. If you recognize these individuals or have information about this case, please contact Deputy First Class...
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On Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at approximately 9:05 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Three Notch Road and Patuxent Beach Road in California, for the serious motor vehicle collision with rollover. The 911 caller reported a dark older model truck flipped multiple times after being struck in the rear...
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Introduction and Opening Remarks The meeting was opened by Randy Guy, President of the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County, at 9:00 AM. He introduced the other commissioners: Eric Colvin: Representing the First Commissioner District, which includes Ridge, Piney Point, and St. George’s Island. Mike Hewitt: Representing the Second Commissioner District, which includes Leonardtown and...
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On July 5, 2024, at approximately 5:38 p.m., police responded to an address on Franklin Road, in Lexington Park for a reported domestic dispute. Police spoke to a pregnant female victim who reported her boyfriend, later identified as Jefferson Edwardo Alvarez-Contreas, 20, of Lexington Park, asked her to come outside while he was working...
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Larry Douglas Murphy, 63, of Waldorf, has been charged with multiple offenses following a violent incident with a female victim. The charges include first-degree assault, second-degree assault, and possession of drug paraphernalia. The incident occurred in the early hours of July 24, 2024, at Murphy’s residence on Crain Highway. According to court documents, the...
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On July 12, 2024, at approximately 8:58 PM, officers responded to a reported domestic assault on Moran Drive in Waldorf. Upon arrival, the victim reported an altercation with her husband Guadalupe Campos Ramos, Jr., 64, of Waldorf. The victim stated that the argument began in the upstairs master bedroom over Guadalupe’s alleged infidelity. As...
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A routine traffic stop in La Plata, led to the arrest of Courtney Alexis Mearis, 22, of Port Tobacco, who now faces multiple charges, including drug distribution and driving under the influence. According to court documents, Officer McGovern of the La Plata Police Department observed Mearis’s gold Buick making erratic maneuvers in the early...
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Kevin Wayne Key, 34, of California, Maryland, was arrested on July 27, 2024, following an alleged assault at Key’s residence, involving an adult female. According to court documents, Deputy Jessica Wilson of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of an assault at the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department. The victim, had...
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