On Friday, June 5, 2020, Maryland reports 56,770 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 2,580 deaths. An increase of 912 cases, and 34 deaths. Negative tests results now total 290,956, an increase of 9,796 tests. Testing positivity continues to drop and is now at 8.44%, compared to 8.91% on Thursday, June 4, 2020. Number of...
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On Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at 10:11 am, the suspects arrived at the 23000 block of Three Notch Road in California in a gray 2012-2016 Ford F150 truck driven by a white male wearing sunglasses. The passenger, wearing a Washington Redskins hoodie, grabbed the victim’s Stihl model 430 gas-powered leaf blower from the back...
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of Gary Ignatius Branson, 34 of Lexington Park. Branson, a lifetime registered sexual offender, is wanted on a warrant for failing to register as required by the sex offender registry and additional unrelated warrants. Branson is described as a black male with brown eyes...
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On Thursday, June 4, 2020, at approximately 6:45 p.m., police responded to Butlers Place in area of Three Notch Road and Melissa Moore Lane in Lexington Park, for the reported motor vehicle accident. Police arrived on the scene to find the single vehicle off the roadway and in the parking lot of Butlers Place....
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A Message from Sheriff Troy Berry: “I’d like to thank the Youth Council of the Charles County Chapter of the NAACP for inviting me to speak at the Gathering of Remembrance. I was humbled to be among the many young people who gave remarks. The Charles County Sheriff’s Office continues to be deeply committed...
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On Thursday, June 4, 2020, Maryland reports 55,858 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 2,546 deaths. An increase of 876 cases and 27 deaths. Negative tests results now total 281,160, an increase of 8,517 tests. Testing positivity continues to drop and is now at 8.91% Number of confirmed cases : 55,858 Number of persons tested negative...
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The Charles Regional Medical Center Foundation has received a $10,000 gift from Kamleshkumar and Javanika Patel, the owners of Bud Liquors, Inc. in Waldorf. The Foundation is earmarking the charitable contribution to the CRMC Resiliency Fund, which will support hospital care providers and operations during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. “The generosity of our...
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Governor Larry Hogan today announced that Maryland will begin to move into Stage Two of the ‘Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery,’ with a safe and gradual reopening of workplaces and businesses, along with additional personal services. This comes after the state’s positivity rate dropped to single digits, and total current hospitalizations fell to their...
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Following the successful peaceful demonstration held in Lexington Park on Monday, June 1st, and a much larger one on Wednesday, June 3rd in Leonardtown, another march is planned for Friday, June 5th, at 7:00 p.m., at the St. Mary’s County Governmental Center in Leonardtown. The event is slated to begin with a brief remark...
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The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal collision late Sunday night in the 5800 block of Suitland Road. The preliminary investigation revealed a Dodge Charger sideswiped two vehicles on Suitland Road before ultimately striking a pole. PGPD investigators are working to determine exactly what led to...
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On May 21, 2020 at approximately 6:20 p.m. officers responded to the 100 block of Loyd Lane for a report of a shooting. A 14-year-old was located inside the building suffering from a single gunshot wound. The victim was transported to an area hospital with a non-life threatening injury. On June 1, 2020, after...
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Courtesy of the Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department, and Maryland Vehicle Administration – Motorcycles are vehicles with the same rights and privileges as any vehicle on the roadway. But in crashes, a motorcyclist is six times more likely to be hurt than a car driver. Motorcycles are smaller than cars and trucks, and it can...
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As of Wednesday, June 3, 2020, Maryland reports 54,982 confirmed COVID-19 cases, with 2,519 deaths. An increase of 807 cases and 45 in the last 24 hours. Negative test results now total 272,643 tests. COVID-19 Statistics in Maryland Number of confirmed cases : 54,982 Number of persons tested negative : 272,643 Total testing volume : 380,716 Number...
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On Monday, June 1, 2020, at approximately 10:48 p.m., firefighters from Bay District responded to the 45800 block of Chancellors Run Court in Great Mills, for the reported dumpster on fire. Firefighters arrived on the scene to find fire showing from the neighborhood dumpster. On Tuesday, June 2, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office...
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On Monday, June 1, 2020, at approximately 9:33 p.m., firefighters responded to 2901 Yoes Corner Lane in St. Leonard, for a trailer and barn on fire. The owner is identified as Jean Estabrook, with the estimated loss of structure and contents at $25,500 Firefighters controlled the fire in under 20 minutes, with no injuries...
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My first priority has always been and will continue to be the safety of all Calvert County citizens. I am appalled by the death of George Floyd by a law enforcement officer and my condolences go out to his family. I want to make it clear that the men and women of the Calvert...
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On May 28, 2020 at approximately 2:30 a.m., Deputy First Class Lawrence, of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 22080 block of St. Clements Circle in Great Mills for the reported suspicious incident. The witness reported receiving a security alert notification of an individual on her property as well as hearing...
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The St. Mary’s County Health Department is proud to announce that The Daily Record has selected Dr. Meena Brewster, St. Mary’s County Health Officer to receive a 2020 Health Care Hero Award. As home to several renowned medical and federal institutions, Maryland is a national leader in health care research and development. The Daily...
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On May 21, 2020, Deputy Plant, of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to Wawa in Prince Frederick for a welfare check. The complainant advised a vehicle was parked in the rear of the building near the dumpster. Upon arrival, Deputy Plant and Detective Rector made contact with the driver, Brian Joseph Morgan, 36,...
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As of Sunday, May 31, 2020, Maryland reports 52,778 confirms COVID-19 cases, with 2,411 deaths. An increase of 763 cases and 21 deaths. Negative test results now total 249,101 tests, and increase overnight of 7,172 tests, with the positive test results at 10.9% Number of confirmed cases : 52,778 Number of persons tested negative : 249,103...
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Criminal Citations: 05/15/20- Jimmy Willis Williams, age 32 of Callaway- Theft by Dep. Graves# 354. CASE# 30310-20 05/15/20- Lisa Ann Mattingly, age 41 of Great Mills- Theft by Dep. Graves# 354. CASE# 30313-20 05/17/20- Corinna Marie Jones, age 45 of Prince Frederick- Theft by Cpl. Seyfried# 217. CASE# 30511-20 05/18/20- Ricky Ray Adkins, age...
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The St. Mary’s County Metropolitan Commission (MetCom), the St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD), and St. Mary’s College of Maryland (SMCM), have partnered on a pilot project to monitor the presence of COVID-19 in local wastewater. Detecting novel coronavirus in local wastewater before outbreaks of coronavirus disease happen allows for early public health intervention...
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UPDATE: On Friday, May 29, 2020, at approximately 3:05 p.m., firefighters in Charles County responded to 8590 Mitchell Road in La Plata, for the reported dryer on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find an active fire. The owner/occupants are are identified as Robert and Lilly Whitney. The estimated loss of structure and...
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On Wednesday, May 27, 2020, at approximately 4:10 p.m., fire and rescue personnel responded to the 6500 block of Pennsylvania Ave in District Heights, for an apartment fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find a 3-story garden-style apartment building with fire showing from a third floor apartment with extensions into the attic space....
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Governor Larry Hogan today announced that due to successful Stage One reopenings across the state and improvements in key data and metrics, the State of Maryland can now safely move forward with the completion of Stage One of the ‘Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery,’ which includes the resumption of outdoor dining and outdoor...
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