Joshua Edmund Murphy, 35, of Brunswick, Maryland, is being held without bond after being charged with 8 counts of felony Child Porn Promote/Distribute, and 8 counts of misdemeanor possession of child pornography. The investigation began following a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), that linked a social media account...
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UPDATE 10/27/2025: Tony Covington, State’s Attorney for Charles County, announced that on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, a Charles County jury, after a three-day trial, convicted Dennis Demoine Smith, 65, of Nanjemoy, of 28 counts of Use of a Computer to Depict Minors in a Sexual Act and 237 counts of Possession of Child Pornography....
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Historic St. Mary’s City is excited to share its lineup of events for the month of November 2025. From interactive family days to hands-on art workshops, there’s something for everyone this month at the museum! Fire Making Workshop – November 1, 2025 | 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Teens ages 13–18 learn fire-starting skills with flint, steel,...
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On Friday, October 24th – During the 66th Annual Mid Atlantic Life Safety Conference and Awards Banquet in Annapolis, MD, Ridge VFD Auxiliary Vice President Jessica Snyder was awarded the 2025 John C. Spiker, Sr. Excellence in Life Safety Educator of the Year Award for her outstanding work as our Fire Prevention Co-Lead. This...
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The Board of Appeals for Charles County has been petitioned by Edward Gibbs, Jr. of Gibbs and Haller on behalf of Percontee, Inc. requesting Special Exception approval to allow Surface Mining of greater than 10 acres, as provided in Article XIII, § 297-212 Use Code #7.05.110 with associated conditions, and Article XXV § 297-415...
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Maryland’s youth hunters, veterans, and military personnel will be afforded a unique opportunity to experience the tradition of waterfowl hunting on two special hunt days: Nov. 1, 2025 and Feb. 7, 2026. “We encourage experienced waterfowl hunters to share waterfowling traditions and the legacy of conservation with youth and veteran hunters,” said Maryland Department...
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This year, the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) welcomed its largest fall enrollment class in five years, as students make new investments in their future success. CSM saw an enrollment increase of 7.7 percent compared to fall 2024, with 5,192 total students now enrolled. This is the third consecutive year fall enrollment has grown,...
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Charles County Sheriff’s officers assigned to the Neighborhood Enforcement Team have charged two suspects in connection with a series of organized thefts from a home improvement store located in Waldorf. Over the course of five separate incidents in July 2025, approximately $11,000 in merchandise—including flooring, molding, lighting materials, sinks, and a refrigerator—was stolen. The...
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Katelyn Rose Martin, 23, of Lexington Park, is facing multiple drug-related charges following a traffic stop earlier this month. According to court documents filed in the District Court for St. Mary’s County, Martin was arrested on October 3, 2025, and charged with three counts of possession of a controlled dangerous substance (not cannabis) and...
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A retired postman from Prince George’s County found himself on a new route to riches, thanks to the Aug. 6 Powerball drawing that gave him a $100,000 payday. He’s not at all new to playing the Lottery, having notched a memorable Pick 5 prize previously. His third-tier Powerball win – which was doubled from...
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Two recent studies by Maryland Department of Natural Resources scientists – one about underwater grass habitat and another on a major invasive threat – highlight how research findings can inform fisheries management. A study led by DNR biologist Dr. Joseph W. Love, published in Ecological Modelling (May 2024), modeled the effects of habitat and catch-and-release mortality...
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On Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025, at 2:01 p.m., police and emergency medical services responded to the 5000 block of Burreed Court in Waldorf, MD for the report of a stabbing. The 911 caller reported while two family members were fighting, he attempted to separate them and was stabbed in the face by his nephew....
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On Thursday, October 23, 2025, at approximately 4:25 p.m., firefighters from Mechanicsville, Hollywood, Leonardtown, Bay District, Seventh District and Hughesville responded to the 40000 block of King Drive in Mechanicsville, for the reported structure on fire. Dispatchers advised they received multiple 911 calls reporting an unknown structure on fire and quickly spreading through the...
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Melissa Jean Sanford, 52, of North Beach, has been charged in two separate criminal cases in Calvert County District Court involving allegations of child neglect and desertion. Sanford is currently facing one open misdemeanor charge of Neglect of Minor stemming from an incident on October 4, 2025, at her residence on Sea Bream Court...
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The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County are pleased to announce Dr. Kraig Melville, MD, BMSc, FACEP, FAAEM, as the new Jurisdictional Medical Director for St. Mary’s County. The Jurisdictional Medical Director provides medical oversight for the County’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Operational Program, ensuring the highest standards of patient care, safety, and clinical quality....
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NAS Patuxent River’s Navy Lodge was recognized by Naval Supply Systems Command and installation leadership Oct. 22 with the 2025 Edward E. Carlson Hospitality Award in a ceremony at the Pax River Navy Exchange. The Edward E. Carlson Award is awarded to the Navy Lodge that has the highest scores in guest and associate...
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Governor Wes Moore, the Maryland Technology Development Corporation, APAC Investment and Innovation Development Association Taiwan, and SangFroid International Capital announced an agreement to unlock up to $50 million in co-investments into Maryland’s innovation economy. The agreement is one of four developing international collaborations featured during TEDCO’s annual entrepreneur expo, where the governor highlighted the...
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On Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at approximately 9:20 p.m., police and emergency medical services responded to the area of Asher Road and Mechanicsville Road in Mechanicsville, for the reported domestic incident with injuries. The 911 caller reported the girlfriend threw something at him while in a vehicle together and will be located in the...
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The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County (CSMC) and the Board of Education (BOE) will hold a joint meeting on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at 9 a.m. in the CSMC Meeting Room, on the 1st floor of the Chesapeake Building, located at 41770 Baldridge Street in Leonardtown. “These joint meetings are an important opportunity for...
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Miesha Cherise Thomas, 31, of Lexington Park, has been charged with first-degree and second-degree assault following a domestic incident on October 14, 2025, according to court documents filed in St. Mary’s County District Court. Deputy Ogas of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call for a domestic violence incident at a...
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On Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at approximately 4:40 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of the Mechanicsville Moose Lodge located at 27636 Mechanicsville Road in Mechanicsville, for the reported motor vehicle collision with injuries. 911 callers reported a single vehicle into a pole with the operator being injured. A...
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The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County (CSMC) began their business meeting with an invocation and the pledge, followed by approval of the consent agenda. The CSMC then presented proclamations in recognition of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Economic Development Week, Red Ribbon Week, and National Disability Employment Awareness Month. The Commissioners then presented annual...
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This October, Maryland State Police are inviting families across the state to join troopers for a series of Halloween-themed community events designed to provide safe, family-friendly fun. From Western Maryland to the Eastern Shore, troopers will be hosting and participating in “Trunk or Treat” celebrations and other festive gatherings to help ensure children and...
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Erik Lee Larson, 29, of North Beach, has been charged with four criminal offenses following a reported domestic incident at his residence on 3rd Street, according to court records filed with the District Court for Calvert County. Larson is facing the following charges: First-degree assault (felony) Second-degree assault (misdemeanor) Disorderly conduct (misdemeanor) Affray (misdemeanor)...
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Delegates representing 76,000 members of the Maryland State Education Association (MSEA) attending the MSEA fall Representative Assembly (RA) voted to support the re-election of Gov. Wes Moore, Comptroller Brooke Lierman, and Attorney General Anthony Brown. Every four years the RA delegation votes on the MSEA Endorsement Council’s recommendation for statewide office candidates. “More than...
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