U.S. District Judge George J. Hazel today sentenced Renaldo Solomon Hayes, age 28, of Seat Pleasant, Maryland, to 81 months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition and for possession with intent to distribute marijuana. Judge Hazel also entered an...
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The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs’ announced that for the second straight year, Regency Furniture Stadium will serve as the Charles County Distribution Center for Toys For Tots. On December 18th, Regency Furniture Stadium parking lot will be chock full of toys, upwards of 50,000. Those who pre-register for toys and are approved can come...
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On Friday, November 13, 2020, at approximately 2:00 p.m., firefighters from Bay District, Hollywood, Valley Lee and NAS Patuxent River responded to 21684 Eric Road in Lexington Park, for the reported apartment fire. Dispatchers advised they received multiple 911 calls reporting a fire inside an apartment, and one call from the alarm company with...
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Charles County Sheriff’s officers are seeking information about the suspects involved in several recent incidents in which they shot people with paintballs. On October 30, 2020, and then again on November 6, 2020, officers responded to various locations throughout Waldorf after people reported being shot by suspects who were firing paintballs at them. One...
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Sheriff Tim Cameron congratulated numerous employees of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday for excellence during the First Quarter of 2020. Deputy of the Quarter: Patrol Deputy Dianne Hersh was named as the Deputy of the Quarter for her professionalism on duty. “Deputy Hersh is attentive to the needs and goals of...
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Paramedics interested in pursuing a rewarding career will have an opportunity to get a glimpse into the everyday life of a Trooper Flight Paramedic from the safety of their computer screens. On December 2, 2020, from 5:00 p.m., to 6:30 p.m., tuning into the Maryland State Police Aviation Command virtual open house will provide...
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On Thursday, November 12, 2020, at approximately 3:45 p.m., firefighters responded to 5228 Greenville Drive in Bryans Road, for the reported structure fire. Dispatchers advised the 911 caller reported her smoke alarm was going off and said she thought her clothes dryer was on fire. Crews arrived on the scene within minutes of dispatch...
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On Saturday, November 14, 2020, at approximately 1:35 p.m., firefighters responded to the intersection of Hodges Road and Oakley Road in Avenue, for the reported vehicle fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find a minivan with fire showing from the engine compartment. Firefighters extinguished the fire and turned the scene over to the...
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Calvert County Sheriff Deputy W. McDowell is seeking the identity of two individuals responsible for a Destruction of Property and Theft of Trump political signs. The incident occurred on Persimmon Lane in Owings, MD on Tuesday, Nov. 10th at approximately 1:20 a.m. The suspects are believed to be involved in other thefts of political...
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Governor Larry Hogan today announced during National Apprenticeship Week that the Maryland Department of Labor has received a $6,012,924 award from the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) for a State Apprenticeship Expansion Grant. This grant is the fourth in a series of expansion grants awarded to the Maryland Apprenticeship and Training Program (MATP) and...
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“To my fellow Calvert County citizens: Like you, I too am frustrated with the new norm we are experiencing with COVID 19. Governor Hogan has tasked county law enforcement agencies with enforcing COVID 19 specific laws when necessary, in conjunction with the County Health Officer. As your Sheriff, I am asking you to do...
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Governor Larry Hogan announced the commitment of $70 million in new investments for initiatives to protect the health, safety, and well-being of Marylanders during the COVID-19 pandemic. “The $70 million of new investments I’m announcing today will help us to protect the health and safety of even more Marylanders,” said Governor Hogan. “Unfortunately, we...
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UPDATE: U.S. District Judge George J. Hazel today sentenced Marvin Windell Gray, a/k/a Marv, age 45, of Waldorf, Maryland to 66 months in federal prison, followed by four years of supervised release, on the federal charges of: conspiracy to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl; distribution of fentanyl; and being a felon in...
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On Wednesday, November 10, 2020, Governor Hogan Announced a Series of Actions to Slow the Spread of COVID-19. The new directives reduce food service establishments capacity to 50% and restore mandatory teleworking for State Government Employees. The Governor also announced Public Health Advisories that limit indoor gatherings to 25 or fewer and expanded warnings...
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This recall involves Ring Video Doorbell (2nd Generation), model number 5UM5E5 smart doorbell cameras. The video doorbells have a blue ring at the front and come in two colors: “satin nickel” (black and silver) and “venetian bronze” (black and bronze). They were sold with a mounting bracket and a USB charging cable. The two-way...
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Today, Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman announced $400,000 of federal CARES Act funding to support county volunteer fire companies. The county is establishing a new grant program designed to help volunteer fire companies whose operations have been impacted by COVID-related restrictions. “Anne Arundel Volunteer Fire Companies are an important part of our Fire...
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The Prince George’s County Police Department is investigating a domestic-related murder. PGPD officers responded to a call for help in Lanham early this morning. After the suspect initially fired upon police and struck multiple police cars, both PGPD and New Carrollton Police officers returned fire. At some point, the suspect was struck by the...
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On Monday, October 26, 2020, at approximately 7:50 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Patuxent Beach Road and Three Notch Road in California, for the motor vehicle collision with injuries. Engine 91 from the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department arrived on the scene to find two vehicles on the...
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UPDATE – 11/10/2020 : On Saturday, October 31, 2020, at approximately 4:51 a.m., two individuals entered the Sheetz convenience store located at 20760 Old Great Mills Road in Great Mills. One individual displayed a firearm and demanded access to the store safe. Two store employees were confined to a walk-in cooler during the robbery. The...
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Civil War Trails, Inc. has teamed up with the St. Mary’s County Museum Division, Visit St. Mary’s MD, Historic Sotterley, and the Maryland Department of Conservation and Recreation to revamp and reinstall eight Civil War Trails interpretive markers at historical sites throughout St. Mary’s County. Earlier this year, in March 2020, the first of...
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The Calvert Library has been observing abundantly cautious quarantine periods for returned library materials. Those decisions have been informed by the Battelle REALM* study. REALM (REopening Archives, Libraries, and Museums) is a collaboration among organizations OCLC (a global library cooperative), the Institute of Museum and Library Services, and Battelle Memorial Institute (a global science...
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A federal grand jury has indicted Andrew Joseph Trimmer, a/k/a D and Smoke, age 31, of Bowie, Maryland, on the federal charges of possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, and for assault on a federal officer. The indictment was returned on November 4, 2020. The indictment was announced by United States Attorney for the...
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The Nice/Middleton Bridge is now under construction. Many boaters are speeding through the construction area creating large wakes. This is a major hazard for workers who are working on the river or are in manlifts 175 feet in the air. Large wakes cause work platforms to swing violently. This can also be hazardous to...
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Piney Point Lighthouse Museum in Piney Point, MD, will reopen its galleries, including a variety of brand-new exhibits, to visitors with pre-purchased tickets, November 13, 2020, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. after being closed since March due to COVID-19 shutdowns. Due to COVID-19 protocols, any interested guests to Piney Point Lighthouse Museum must...
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The Speed Camera Program will operate at schools that are open and or for those dispensing meals and educational supplies for our students. Please drive responsibly, especially when traveling in the area of these schools. During the week of November 8, speed cameras will be in the following locations: Marshall Corner Road at James...
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