On Saturday, June 21, 2025, at approximately 12:30 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of the Chicken Cock Creek in the St. Mary’s River, for the reported open water rescue for a watercraft located with no occupants. The U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Natural Resources Police, and St. Mary’s...
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Cooling Centers Open June 23rd to June 26th. With heat indexes expected to reach over 105°F, cooling centers will be open starting today, June 23rd to Thursday, June 26th, 2025, to help residents stay safe and cool. Monday, June 23 – Thursday, June 26 * Times listed below are normal business hours and may...
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A Maryland State Trooper was struck early Saturday morning while conducting a crash investigation on the Capital Beltway. The trooper, assigned to the Maryland State Police College Park Barrack, was transported by ambulance to the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore, Maryland, where he has since been released. The driver of a...
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On Friday, June 21, 2025, at approximately 2:03 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the 70 block of Elder Place in Indian Head, for the reported animal bite. 911 callers reported a father and son was bit by a foster Pit bull, with a teen victim suffering a hand injury with...
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Members of the Judicial Services Section have located and arrested Franklin Argueta-Marquez, age 28, of no fixed address, who was wanted in connection with two counts of rape and sexual offense of a 13-year-old girl whom he initially met online when she was 12 years old. Argueta-Marquez first reached out to the victim by...
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On Tuesday, May 20, the Board of County Commissioners unanimously adopted a balanced General Fund budget of $595,081,500, an increase of 6.0 percent over last year. The approved budget does not increase the current property or income tax rate and aligns with the Commissioners’ strategic priorities. “Despite facing one of the most challenging fiscal years in...
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Due to forecasted high temperatures for Wednesday, June 18, through Thursday, June 19, the Department of Public Safety has issued an animal safety alert. During this period, animal owners or custodians are required to provide appropriate protection from the weather, including adequate shelter, water, space and access to shade. Pay special attention to animals...
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Courtney Lauren Turner, 32, of Lusby, is facing a series of criminal charges stemming from three separate incidents across St. Mary’s and Calvert counties in 2024 and 2025. According to court documents, the charges against Turner include malicious destruction of property, second-degree assault, affray, and several traffic-related offenses. Each case remains open as of...
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Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred Tuesday night, June 17th, 2025, in Anne Arundel County. The deceased are identified as Thomas Oliver Sellman III, 30, of Churchton, Maryland, and Marcus Eric James Jr, 29, of Shady Side, Maryland. Sellman and James were pronounced deceased on the scene by emergency medical...
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Jeffrey Austin Frye, 28, of Lexington Park, is facing a number of criminal charges in St. Mary’s County stemming from multiple incidents involving theft, assault, burglary, and violation of a protective order, according to court documents filed in four separate criminal cases. Frye was arrested on June 15, 2025, by the St. Mary’s County...
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If you purchased a Mega Millions ticket for last night’s drawing, you might want to check the ticket as a $20,000 winning ticket was sold in Prince George’s County. The third-tier prize was sold at Landover Liquors at 6504 Landover Road in Cheverly. The winning numbers for the June 17 drawing are: 16, 23, 39,...
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Historic St. Mary’s City invites visitors of all ages to experience a summer of discovery, reflection, and hands-on fun. From immersive evening tours to teen workshops and teacher appreciation programs, there’s something for everyone this July. Sunny Science: Summer Workshop – Tuesday, July 9 | 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | Ages 12–16 Explore how the...
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Get ready to celebrate freedom in true American style at St. Mary’s Freedom Fest, the county’s official Independence Day celebration, happening at the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds on Saturday, June 28, 2025. This free, family-friendly event brings the entire community together for an unforgettable summer evening packed with entertainment, contests, food trucks, kids’ activities,...
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As the St. Mary’s Transit System (STS) prepares to go fare free beginning July 1, 2025, riders now have a powerful new tool to make their experience even more convenient—the new STS Mobile App, available for download now through the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. The STS App offers riders on-the-go access...
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The Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) announced today that customers may request Maryland birth and death certificates at three additional branches: Glen Burnie, Beltsville, and White Oak. Since implementation in 2021, more than 5,600 birth certificates have been printed at the seven participating branches. “Birth and death certificates are vital records...
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The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) continues to expand its commitment to veterans and military-connected families, earning national recognition and hosting dedicated events designed to support their educational and career success. CSM was recently named a 2025-26 Military Friendly® School, earning Silver in the small community college category and being recognized as a Military...
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The Calvert County Department of Public Works began construction June 16, on Dalrymple Road in Chesapeake Beach. During construction, one lane of Dalrymple Road will be closed at the intersections of Brookeside Drive and Dory Brooks Road for stormwater improvements, curb and gutter work. To ensure the safety of motorists and work crews, one...
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On Saturday, June 7, 2025, DFC Hudson responded to a report of a disorderly subject at Calvert Health Medical Center, located at 100 Hospital Road in Prince Frederick. The complainant advised that an individual, identified as James Nathaniel Napoleon, 45 of no fixed address, was refusing to leave the property. Napoleon made obscene gestures,...
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(June 16, 2025) – Attorney General Anthony Brown announced that all 55 attorneys general, representing all eligible states and U.S. territories, have preliminarily agreed to sign on to a settlement with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family. The Sackler family has informed the attorneys general of its plan to proceed with the...
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The Calvert County Board of Education proudly recognized the outstanding accomplishments of Calvert County Public Schools student musicians during its June 12th, 2025 meeting. Students were honored for earning positions in prestigious state and national music ensembles, reflecting the high level of talent and dedication in CCPS performing arts programs. Seventeen students were selected...
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In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, Attorney General Pamela Bondi announced that the Justice Department is reinvigorating efforts to protect older Americans from transnational schemes that cost billions of dollars, often stealing their life savings. In the past few weeks alone, investigators and prosecutors have arrested and filed cases against foreign fraudsters...
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The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) announces with deep sadness the passing of former County Administrator James Joseph “Joe” Allman on June 11, 2025. He was 79. Mr. Allman served Calvert County with dedication and distinction for more than 30 years, first as the county’s inaugural director of Finance in 1974 and...
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NAS Patuxent River began conducting 100% ID checks at all gates at 4:00 p.m., on Friday, June 13, 2025 until further notice. Personnel that are authorized to escort individuals will require that their guests/vehicle passengers have a valid ID to enter the installation (driver’s license, Real ID, etc.). More information about NAS Patuxent River’s...
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Michelle Shropshire, 54, of Waldorf, Maryland, and Harlisha Jones, 49, of Clinton, Maryland, and Washington, DC, were arrested this weekend on health care fraud, wire fraud, mail fraud, aggravated identity theft, and conspiracy charges filed in U.S. District Court. The arrests were announced by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro, Assistant Director in Charge Steven...
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NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER AIRCRAFT DIVISION, Patuxent River, MD.: Col. Jay Zarra turned over command of the Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 “Salty Dogs” to Cmdr. Eric Zilberman in an airborne ceremony over Naval Air Station Patuxent River, June 12, where Zarra piloted an F-35B Lightning and Zilberman flew an F/A-18F Super...
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