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VIDEO: Two Men Charged with Attempted Murder After Three Prince George’s County Officers Are Shot

VIDEO: Two Men Charged with Attempted Murder After Three Prince George’s County Officers Are Shot

The Prince George’s County Police Department arrested and charged two men for opening fire on patrol officers, shooting three of those officers. The patrol officers were attacked while responding to a call for a residential robbery in progress at a home in the 1300 block of Capital View Terrace in Landover on Sunday at...
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Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision in Prince George’s County Involving a Pedestrian

Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision in Prince George’s County Involving a Pedestrian

Maryland State Police are investigating an overnight traffic fatality in Prince George’s County that occurred when a pedestrian walked into the travel portion of Rt. 301 and was struck by a vehicle. The victim is identified as Amy Howard, 26, of Brandywine. She was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency medical services personnel...
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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Investigating 19-Year-Old Waldorf Teen Struck and Killed in Sunderland

Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Investigating 19-Year-Old Waldorf Teen Struck and Killed in Sunderland

On Saturday, August 22, 2020 at approximately 5:30 a.m., members of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Bureau and Crash Reconstruction Team responded to the intersection of Maryland Route 2 and Kent Road in Sunderland, MD for a report of a pedestrian struck by a motor vehicle. Preliminary investigation determined that a 2019 Chevrolet...
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Letter from Student Affairs at St. Mary’s College of Maryland Addresses Off-Campus Party

Letter from Student Affairs at St. Mary’s College of Maryland Addresses Off-Campus Party

The following letter was sent to parents and students of  St. Mary’s College of Maryland: Dear Seahawks, We have learned that a significant number of students attended an off-campus party the weekend of August 15, where expected pandemic mitigation protocols may not have been followed. Students must understand that these perceived actions have consequences....
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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Accident in Sunderland

Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Accident in Sunderland

On Saturday, August 22, 2020 at approximately 5:30 a.m., members of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Bureau and Crash Reconstruction Team responded to the intersection of Maryland Route 2 and Kent Road in Sunderland, MD for a report of a pedestrian struck by a motor vehicle. Preliminary investigation determined that a 2019 Chevrolet...
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UPDATE: Police Release Name of Pedestrian Struck and Killed in Lexington Park

UPDATE: Police Release Name of Pedestrian Struck and Killed in Lexington Park

UPDATE 8/22/2020 @ 10:50 a.m.: On Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, at approximately 11:46 pm, St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to the area of Three Notch Road and Copeland Lane in Lexington Park for the report of a serious motor vehicle accident involving a pedestrian. Officers arrived on scene and due to the...
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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Makes Quick Arrest After Attempted Armed Robbery in Prince Frederick

Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Makes Quick Arrest After Attempted Armed Robbery in Prince Frederick

On Friday, August 21, 2020 at 6:36 a.m., Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Deputies responded to the 7-Eleven store located at 685 N. Prince Frederick Blvd. in Prince Frederick, MD for the report of a robbery. Preliminary investigation revealed, a male suspect entered the 7-Eleven store on Aug. 20, 2020 and attempted to purchase...
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Doctor Johnson Road in Mechanicsville Reopened Following Storm Damage

Doctor Johnson Road in Mechanicsville Reopened Following Storm Damage

The Department of Public Works and Transportation has completed construction on and reopened Doctor Johnson Road between Buggy Trail Way and Mt. Sterling Court in Mechanicsville. Repair on the road, damaged during Tropical Storm Isaias, was finished nearly a week ahead of schedule. Busy Corner Road at Colton Point Road, and Manor Road between...
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Leonardtown Awarded $100,000 Grant by Maryland Heritage Area Authority, Leonardtown Now Seeking Our Citizens Help!

Leonardtown Awarded $100,000 Grant by Maryland Heritage Area Authority, Leonardtown Now Seeking Our Citizens Help!

The Town of Leonardtown was awarded a $100,000 grant (the maximum ever given) by the Maryland Heritage Area Authority to use for the purchase of the Black-Eyed Susan, an authentic paddlewheel riverboat (one of only 6 remaining in the country) to help bring more activity and spur smart development of Leonardtown’s waterfront. This grant...
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Hollywood, Hughesville, and Valley Lee Volunteer Fire Departments Receive Vital Grants from FEMA

Hollywood, Hughesville, and Valley Lee Volunteer Fire Departments Receive Vital Grants from FEMA

The Officers and Members of the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department are pleased to announce that we have been awarded an Assistance to Firefighter Grant from FEMA. This Grant will be used to replace our current Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) for new NFPA 2019 Compliant SCBA. We will be purchasing approximately 45 complete Scott 5.5...
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate missing person Nichole Corine Underwood

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate missing person Nichole Corine Underwood

The St Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate missing person Nichole Corine Underwood (W-F-11-12-90). She is 5-08, 180lbs with green eyes and brown hair. She was last seen on 08-06-20 in the area of Leonardtown wearing gray pants and red & white tennis shoes.
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Charles County Sheriff’s Office Announces Application for Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant

Charles County Sheriff’s Office Announces Application for Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant

The Charles County Sheriff’s Office, along with the Charles County Circuit Court, announces it will apply for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Formula Program through the United States Department of Justice. The JAG Program provides states and units of local governments with critical funding necessary to support a range of program...
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Calvert Fugitive Arrested in Florida After Eight Years on the Run

Calvert Fugitive Arrested in Florida After Eight Years on the Run

On August 19, 2020, the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Warrant Unit received an anonymous tip that 30-year-old wanted suspect Ryan James Watson was currently residing in St Johns County, Florida under alias name ‘ Sean Riley’. Based on the tips and a collaborative effort between the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office Homicide Unit and...
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All 24 of Maryland’s Jurisdictions Fall Below 5% Positivity Rate Milestone, Over 1.7 Million Tests Conducted

All 24 of Maryland’s Jurisdictions Fall Below 5% Positivity Rate Milestone, Over 1.7 Million Tests Conducted

Governor Larry Hogan today announced that, for the first time, the COVID-19 positivity rate for all 24 jurisdictions in Maryland has fallen below 5%, as the statewide positivity rate continues to remain steady at 3.29%. “We are very pleased to see that, for the first time, all 24 jurisdictions are reporting positivity rates below...
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FEMA Approves Maryland’s Application for Additional $300 Per Week In Federal Unemployment Benefits

FEMA Approves Maryland’s Application for Additional $300 Per Week In Federal Unemployment Benefits

Governor Larry Hogan announced on Wednesday, August 18, 2020, the State of Maryland applied for additional $300 per week in federal unemployment benefits, and announced today that the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) has approved the state’s application to provide unemployed Marylanders with an additional $300 per week in benefits under the Lost Wages...
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MDOT SHA Crews Continue Repairs of Crain Highway in La Plata

MDOT SHA Crews Continue Repairs of Crain Highway in La Plata

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) is repairing a section of deteriorated shoulder along southbound US 301 (Crain Highway) in La Plata. This section, which is south of MD 6 (Port Tobacco Road / Charles Street) was damaged during Tropical Storm Isaias. Crews have installed temporary pavement markings to shift...
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Local Artist Donates Painting to St. Clement’s Island Museum

Local Artist Donates Painting to St. Clement’s Island Museum

The St. Clement’s Island Museum is honored to have been presented a donation of an exceptional oil on canvas painting entitled “Water Taxi” by award-winning artist, Nicole Stewart. Professionally framed and measuring 30” x 24,” the painting depicts the St. Clement’s Island Water Taxi with Captain Jack Russell at the helm. This piece is...
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St. Leonard VFD Regrets to Announce Passing of Charter Member, Past President, and Past Assistant Chief George David Anderson

St. Leonard VFD Regrets to Announce Passing of Charter Member, Past President, and Past Assistant Chief George David Anderson

The St. Leonard Volunteer Fire Department regrets to announce the passing of Charter Member, Past President, and Past Assistant Chief George David Anderson. Serving for over 40 years, George is a Charter Member, a Founding Member, and a Life Member of the St. Leonard Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company 7, Inc. George and his...
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Text to 911 Service Now Available in Calvert County

Text to 911 Service Now Available in Calvert County

The Calvert County Department of Public Safety announces that the Calvert County 911 call center is now accepting text messages through text-to-911 service. Customers of the three major wireless carriers – AT&T, T-Mobile (including former Sprint customers) and Verizon – who are enrolled in a text messaging plan can send text messages to 911...
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New Deputy Health Officer Appointed at St. Mary’s County Health Department

New Deputy Health Officer Appointed at St. Mary’s County Health Department

The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) is pleased to announce the appointment of Kyle Bishop, Ed.D., as the agency’s new Deputy Health Officer. Dr. Bishop previously served at St. Mary’s College of Maryland in numerous capacities, most recently as Assistant Dean of Students. She replaces Tracy Kubinec at SMCHD who recently retired after...
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State Fire Marshal Investigating Arson Fire at Callaway Car Wash

State Fire Marshal Investigating Arson Fire at Callaway Car Wash

On Tuesday, August 18, 2020, at approximately 12:50 a.m., four firefighters from Valley Lee Volunteer Fire Department responded to 20835 Callaway Village Way in Callaway, for the reported outside fire. The owner is identified as Mary Issac / Amelia’s Car Wash, with the estimated loss of structure and contents valued at $2,000 Investigations determined...
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Police Looking to Charge Great Mills Man who Continues to be Released Again and Again after Multiple Arrests

Police Looking to Charge Great Mills Man who Continues to be Released Again and Again after Multiple Arrests

On Tuesday, July 28, 2020, at approximately 7:40 p.m.,  Michael Tyree Mitchell, 37, of Great Mills, stole a bicycle valued at $600.00 from the sidewalk in front of Target located at First Colony Way, in California. The stolen bicycle was parked on the sidewalk at 7:30 p.m., and discovered stolen at 7:50 p.m.. Michael...
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Charles County Schools Hold New Teacher Orientation, Announces 33 Teaching Positions Open

Charles County Schools Hold New Teacher Orientation, Announces 33 Teaching Positions Open

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) held New Teacher Orientation Aug. 17 to 19 — a three-day hybrid of virtual and in-person trainings. Topics covered an analysis of standards, curriculum and instructional resources, classroom management in a virtual world and training on Synergy, the student management system. Other trainings targeted each grade, subject or educational...
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Commissioners of St. Mary’s County Partner with Board of Education to Increase Broadband Opportunities for Students

Commissioners of St. Mary’s County Partner with Board of Education to Increase Broadband Opportunities for Students

On August 6, 2020, Governor Larry Hogan announced an additional $10 million in grant funding to support expanded broadband access for education through the Broadband for Unserved Students Grant. St. Mary’s County Public Schools (SMCPS) and the St. Mary’s County Government Information Technology Departments had a week and a half to prepare a grant...
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St. Mary’s County Launches Text-to-911 Messaging

St. Mary’s County Launches Text-to-911 Messaging

The St. Mary’s County Department of Emergency Services has launched the Text-to-911 emergency notification system. Available statewide, this service provides an additional way for residents to reach emergency services. Text-to-911 messaging may be used by those who are deaf, hard-of-hearing, or have a speech disability. Additionally, the service can be used by people who...
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