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Retired Metropolitan Police Detective Mourned After Being Killed by Impaired Off-Duty Prince George’s County Officer, Investigation Ongoing

Retired Metropolitan Police Detective Mourned After Being Killed by Impaired Off-Duty Prince George’s County Officer, Investigation Ongoing

On Monday, July 7, 2025, Maryland State Police responded to a fatal crash that occurred in Prince George’s County. The deceased is identified as Carlton Herndon, 56, of Clinton, Maryland. Herndon was pronounced deceased on the scene by emergency medical service personnel from Prince George’s County. Shortly before 8:40 p.m., Monday night, Troopers from...
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Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department – Honoring the Life and Legacy of William “Archie” Pilkerton, Jr.

Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department – Honoring the Life and Legacy of William “Archie” Pilkerton, Jr.

William Archie Pilkerton, Jr, 96 of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on June 28, 2025 at Calvert Memorial Hospital in Prince Frederick, MD. Archie was born on December 21, 1928 and was the son of the late William Archie Pilkerton, Sr and Helen Mae Wood Pilkerton. Archie is predeceased by wife Mary Phyllis Pilkerton, whom...
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Red Knights MD Chapter 4 – 1st Annual Charity Poker Run to Support Clements Cuties Foundation

Red Knights MD Chapter 4 – 1st Annual Charity Poker Run to Support Clements Cuties Foundation

The Red Knights MD Chapter 4 is excited to announce their 1st Annual Charity Poker Run held on Saturday, July 26, 2025, to benefit an amazing foundation. Start: Registration Starts at 9:00 a.m., with kickstands up at 11:00a.m., starting at the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department – Station 3, 46900 South Shangri La Drive...
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Bell Sports Recalls Bicycle Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury; Violation of Federal Standard for Bicycle Helmets

Bell Sports Recalls Bicycle Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury; Violation of Federal Standard for Bicycle Helmets

Bell Sports Bicycle Helmets Hazard: The recalled helmets do not comply with the impact requirements of the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) mandatory federal safety standard for bicycle helmets. The helmets can fail to protect the user in the event of a crash, posing a risk of head injury. Remedy: Refund Recall Date: June...
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Police Recover Stolen Hyundai and Apprehend Three Kids, Ages 12, 13, and 14

Police Recover Stolen Hyundai and Apprehend Three Kids, Ages 12, 13, and 14

On Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at 3:20 a.m., officers responded to the 2100 block of Crain Highway in Waldorf for the report of several juveniles walking through an apartment complex parking lot, possibly breaking into cars. When the first officer arrived, he observed the juveniles enter a Hyundai Elantra and begin driving away. Officers...
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Inaugural DNR Waterfowl Photo Contest Winner Announced

Inaugural DNR Waterfowl Photo Contest Winner Announced

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) selected Josh Montgomery as the winner of the Inaugural DNR Waterfowl Photo Contest, with his image of his retriever carrying a canvasback duck. This image will be available on a new hard-card license offered through the MD Outdoors licensing and registration system, and on the DNR 2026 Maryland Natural Resource Calendar. ...
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21-Year-Old Arrested for Landover Murder After Dispute

21-Year-Old Arrested for Landover Murder After Dispute

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit identified and charged a man in connection with a fatal shooting early Sunday morning. The suspect is 21-year-old Damarion Jones of Largo. He is charged with the murder of 21-year-old J’len Livingston of Clinton. On Sunday, July 6, 2025, at approximately 1:00 am, officers responded to...
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Minor Injuries After Vehicle Strikes Pole in White Plains, Over 1,400 Without Power

Minor Injuries After Vehicle Strikes Pole in White Plains, Over 1,400 Without Power

On Thursday, July 10, 2025, at approximately 2:32 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to area of Billingsley Road and Fawn Lane in White Plains for the reported motor vehicle collision with unknown injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle into a utility pole with power lines down...
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Amanda Dolina Appointed Calvert County Treasurer

Amanda Dolina Appointed Calvert County Treasurer

The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners announces Gov. Wes Moore has appointed a candidate they recommended, Amanda Dolina of Chesapeake Beach, to serve as Calvert County treasurer, filling the vacancy left earlier this year. Dolina’s appointment became effective July 1, 2025, and she will serve the remainder of the unexpired four-year term through...
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Calvert County Awarded Site Grant for Devlopment of Patuxent Business Park

Calvert County Awarded Site Grant for Devlopment of Patuxent Business Park

Calvert County is proud to announce that it has been awarded a Site Characterization Grant through the Maryland Business Ready Sites Program (MBRSP) to support the continued development of Patuxent Business Park. This grant will cover the cost of retaining a site development professional to evaluate the site’s current condition and determine its potential...
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St. Mary’s Liquid Assets Hosting First Thirsty Thursday This Thursday, July 10th, 2025

St. Mary’s Liquid Assets Hosting First Thirsty Thursday This Thursday, July 10th, 2025

St. Mary’s Liquid Assets is hosting its first ever Thirsty Thursday at AeroPark, a lively open-air block party on Thursday, July 10 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., held right outside the terminal at 44200 Airport Road, California, MD. (In the event of rain, the event will be moved indoors to the TechPort Hangar at...
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Two Leonardtown Women Arrested for Theft and Crack Possession at Prince Frederick Walmart

Two Leonardtown Women Arrested for Theft and Crack Possession at Prince Frederick Walmart

Kelly Greenan, 35, and Lauren Marie Brown, 38, both of Leonardtown, were arrested on June 27, 2025, following an incident at the Walmart located on North Solomons Island Road in Prince Frederick. Both women now face multiple misdemeanor charges, including drug possession and theft, according to court documents filed in the District Court for...
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UPDATE: White Plains Woman Charged with First-Degree Assault Following Stabbing in Waldorf

UPDATE: White Plains Woman Charged with First-Degree Assault Following Stabbing in Waldorf

UPDATE 7/8/2025: Delaina Kyle Sweet, 36, of White Plains, has been charged with first-degree assault and possession of contraband in a place of confinement following a stabbing incident that occurred on July 7, 2025, in Waldorf. According to court documents, officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded at approximately 12:27 p.m. to a...
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Sue Ann Armitage Appointed Family Law Magistrate for St. Mary’s County

Sue Ann Armitage Appointed Family Law Magistrate for St. Mary’s County

St. Mary’s County Government is proud to announce the appointment of Sue Ann Lewis Armitage as Family Law Magistrate for the Circuit Court for St. Mary’s County, Maryland. A lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, Mrs. Armitage brings more than three decades of legal experience to the bench. A 1990 graduate of the University...
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High Heat, Chance of Severe Storms and Flood Watch for Southern Maryland

High Heat, Chance of Severe Storms and Flood Watch for Southern Maryland

The National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC has issued a Flood Watch, a Heat Advisory, and Hazardous Weather Outlook for Southern Maryland, including St. Mary’s, Calvert, Charles Counties. The Flood Watch is in effect from 2:00 PM EDT this afternoon, Tuesday, July 8th, 2025, through this evening. IMPACTS can include – Excessive runoff may...
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MAWS Act Introduced As First-of-its-Kind Legislation to Facilitate Use of Invasive Blue Catfish in Pet Food

MAWS Act Introduced As First-of-its-Kind Legislation to Facilitate Use of Invasive Blue Catfish in Pet Food

Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) joined Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth (D-MD-03), Vice Ranking Member of the Natural Resources Committee and Co-Chair of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Task Force, to introduce the bipartisan Mitigation Action and Watermen Support (MAWS) Act alongside Representatives Rob Wittman (R-VA-01) and Jen Kiggans (R-VA-02). The bill takes aim at one of the greatest...
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Two Flown Out After Serious Crash With Entrapment in Prince Frederick

Two Flown Out After Serious Crash With Entrapment in Prince Frederick

On Monday, July 7, 2025, at approximately 3:07 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Route 4 at the entrance to the Fox Run Shopping Center in Prince Frederick, for the serious motor vehicle collision with entrapment. Crews arrived on the scene to find a two vehicle collision and...
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Large Funeral Procession Expected for Firefighter Ronald J. “Ronnie” Wright

Large Funeral Procession Expected for Firefighter Ronald J. “Ronnie” Wright

UPDATE 7/8/2025: Today, Funeral services will held at 9:30 a.m., Interment will follow at Trinity Memorial Gardens, with a procession leaving the station at 10am. Intersections along the procession route will be controlled by assisting police departments and fire departments until the procession proceeds through. Please follow their directions. We thank you in advance...
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Minor Injuries Reported After Three Vehicle Collision in Lexington Park

Minor Injuries Reported After Three Vehicle Collision in Lexington Park

On Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at approximately 5:12 a.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of the Patuxent River Naval Air Station Gate 2 at Three Notch Road and Great Mills Road for a reported motor vehicle collision with unknown injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to find a three...
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Protect Your Dogs’ Health: Harmful Algae Mats Can Pose Danger to Pets

Protect Your Dogs’ Health: Harmful Algae Mats Can Pose Danger to Pets

As summer has begun, Maryland Department of Natural Resources scientists caution the public to be vigilant about freshwater algae mats that can sometimes be a health hazard for dogs and other animals. Benthic algae mats are accumulations of algae that can vary in structure and appearance, but are often dense, green, and fibrous. Benthic...
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PMA-265 Employee Tess Butner, Earns Navy Award for Audit Excellence

PMA-265 Employee Tess Butner, Earns Navy Award for Audit Excellence

The lead business financial manager (BFM) for the F/A-18 and EA-18G Program Office (PMA-265) received the 2024 Department of the Navy annual Financial Management Contribution to Business Processes and Internal Controls individual award during a ceremony June 18 at the Pentagon for her critical work resolving a material weakness flagged by Navy auditors. Tess...
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Calvert County Student Safety and Well-Being Advisory Committee (SSWAC) Launches Community Survey

Calvert County Student Safety and Well-Being Advisory Committee (SSWAC) Launches Community Survey

The Calvert County Student Safety and Well-Being Advisory Committee (SSWAC) invites families, staff, students and community members to participate in a newly launched survey aimed at gathering input on student safety, resources and communications. The survey is available online and open for participation through July 18. Find the survey at www.CalvertCountyMd.gov/SSWACsurvey. The SSWAC works to...
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Police Investigating Hughesville Man Killed in Fourth of July Crash

Police Investigating Hughesville Man Killed in Fourth of July Crash

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal crash that took place in Brandywine Friday evening. The deceased driver is 48-year-old Gregory Wilson of Hughesville. On July 4, 2025, at approximately 7:00 pm, officers responded to the 15500 block of Brandywine Road for a single-vehicle crash. Gregory...
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Online Licensing Process for Maryland Waterfowl Blind Sites Begins July 16, 2025

Online Licensing Process for Maryland Waterfowl Blind Sites Begins July 16, 2025

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is again offering an online process for Maryland hunters to apply for a 2025-2026 waterfowl blind site license. From July 16 through July 29, 2025, hunters and riparian landowners may enter the annual lottery for the opening days of blind site licensing. Hunters and riparian landowners with a DNR ID...
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PGPD Announces Unexpected Loss of Corporal Tonya Proctor, Just Days Before Her Retirement

PGPD Announces Unexpected Loss of Corporal Tonya Proctor, Just Days Before Her Retirement

The Prince George’s County Police family is mourning the loss of veteran officer, Corporal Tonya Proctor # 2830. She passed away unexpectedly on June 23, 2025. Corporal Proctor joined the Prince George’s County Police Department in 2004 and was days away from her retirement after serving with dedication for 21 years. Corporal Proctor began...
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