On Sunday, September 2, 2018, at approximately 3:25 a.m., police responded to the area of The Green Door, on Point Lookout Road, in Park Hall, for the reported motor vehicle accident. Police arrived on scene to find a single vehicle off the roadway and into a utility pole with the pole snapped in half....
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Mark Tasciotti began duties as the new Recruiter for the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office this week. As the full-time Recruiter, Tasciotti will work to fill vacant positions in law enforcement and corrections. With 302 positions budgeted in the Sheriff’s Office, there are currently five vacancies in law enforcement positions and 12 in corrections....
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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced that archery hunting for white-tailed and sika deer opens statewide Sept. 7, and continues through Jan. 31, 2019. “Archery hunting remains an effective and important part of our deer management strategy,” Wildlife and Heritage Service Director Paul Peditto said. “Archery hunters harvest over 25,000 deer each year, many from urban and...
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Port of Leonardtown Winery in St. Mary’s County Maryland won Best-in-Show for their 2015 Barbera Reserve at the 30th Annual Maryland Governor’s Cup Competition. This competition highlights Maryland-grown grape, fruit, and honey wines and meads. In addition to taking home the Governor’s Cup, Port of Leonardtown Winery won two Best-in-Class awards, seven gold medals,...
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Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center in Solomons, will present their annual juried art and music festival, Artsfest ’18, on September 15 & 16, from 10am to 5pm both days. The beautiful sculpture park provides a unique setting for this weekend extravaganza of the arts with more than 180 artist booths, more than 35...
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Moody’s Investors Service, Fitch Ratings and S & P Global Ratings’ have issued their credit opinions regarding the financial health of St. Mary’s County Government. The reports note the county’s “strong” financial position with respect to wealth and income levels. The review follows a visit by representatives of the rating agency where they met...
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The Coast Guard warns boaters throughout the Coast Guard 7th District to use extra caution while out on the water this Labor Day weekend. Annually, Labor Day weekend has a high volume of boaters on the water as it marks the unofficial end of the traditional beach and boating season. Coast Guard crews, along...
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On August 26, 2018 at approximately 2:30 a.m., police fire and rescue responded to the Bushwood Wharf Pier on Bushwood Road, in Bushwood, for the reported subject in distress in the water. Crews arrived on scene to see one person in the Wicomico River, about 300 yards away from land holding onto an overturned...
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The Maryland State Police La Plata Barrack in partnership with the Charles County Sheriff’s Office, La Plata Town Police and the Maryland Transportation Authority Police will be conducting a Sobriety Checkpoint on Friday, August 31, 2018, in Charles County. Motorists are encouraged to appoint a designated driver or use public or other alternative transportation...
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the person pictured for illegal dumping. On Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at approximately 7:40 p.m., the suspect filled the victim’s dumpster with a truckload of trash and refuse. The dumpster was located to the rear of 44098 Airport View Drive in Hollywood. Due...
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Wednesday’s Pet for 08/28/2018 WINSTON Featured Pet: Winston Rescue Group: Doodle Dawgs and Fabulous Felines Breed: Pug/Chihuahua Mix Sex: Male Size: Small (11 lbs) Vetted: Neutered and Up-to-date with routine shots Adoption Fee: $325.00 (See Procedures on Rescue’s site) http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/doodledawgs.html Winston is an amazing 2 to 3-year-old, 11-pound mix. He is exceptionally pleasant, social,...
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The following is a sample of recent arrests, crimes and investigations handled by the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office. On August 20, 2018 Deputy Evans responded to the Walgreens in Prince Frederick for the report of a prescription fraud. A traffic stop was conducted on a vehicle in the area of the Pharmacy and after...
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Schools Superintendent Scott Smith and Sheriff Tim Cameron remind drivers in St. Mary’s County that school buses are returning to local roads. Drivers need to be prepared to stop for buses that are picking up or dropping off children. More than 18,000 students return to St. Mary’s County public schools for the first day...
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Deputy First Class Blaine Gaskill of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office was honored with the Harry E. Neal Award on Wednesday at Historic St. Mary’s City. The award, presented by the Association of Former Agents U.S. Secret Service, is given to several law enforcement officers annually who have performed outstanding service to the...
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On August 27, 2018, at approximately 10:25 a.m., emergency personnel responded to Wildewood Parkway in the area Wildewood Village Lane in California, for the report of motor vehicle accident. Crews arrived on scene to find a two vehicle head-on Collision with one vehicle off the roadway. There were no serious injuries reported.
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UPDATE 8/28/2018: The St Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office has located missing person Anthony Hayden Crane unharmed. We would like to thank the public for their assistance. 8/25/2018: The St Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate missing person Anthony Hayden Crane (W-M-02-03-03). He may be operating a 2008 Chrysler Town & Country van that...
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the person pictured. On Monday, June 25, 2018 at 2:39 a.m., the suspect broke into Jerry’s Carry Out on Great Mills Road in Lexington Park. Anyone with information about the identity of the suspect or this incident is asked to call Detective Treavor...
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Charles County Sheriff’s detectives are seeking the public’s help in locating Reuben Pegues, 17, of Faulkner. Pegues was last seen in June at a group home where he was staying on Sodus Manor Place in Faulkner. He has had contact with people, but he has not returned. Detectives have developed information that Pegues may...
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Charles County Sheriff’s detectives are seeking the public’s help locating Josiah Emmanuel Young, 19, of Waldorf. Young is wanted in connection with assaulting his girlfriend. On August 16, 2018, at approximately 9:45 a.m., officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 12500 block of Council Oak Drive in Waldorf in reference to...
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Sometime between Monday August 20, and Tuesday, August 21, 2018, a 2007 Harley Davidson Sportster 883 motorcycle with a trike conversion kit was stolen from Old Village Road in Mechanicsville. The motorcycle/trike is described as Light Pink and white in color with saddle bags. If you have information about the theft of this motorcycle...
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The Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint in St Mary’s County the evening of Thursday, August 23, 2018. The exact time and location of the checkpoint will not be announced. The purpose of the checkpoint is to detect and arrest drivers who are driving under the influence. The State...
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On Friday, August 17, 2018 at approximately 5:55 pm, Trooper First Class Matthews from the Maryland State Police Prince Frederick Barrack responded to Hallowing Point Road and Skipjack Road in Prince Frederick to assist a possible injured person lying in the grass alongside the road. Christopher A. Hall, 56, of Lusby, was found in...
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Give your family a fun and memorable ending to the summer with this weekend’s Drive-In Movie Event at the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds! Buy your tickets now and you’ll be entered to win a Family 4-Pack of Jump Passes to Sky Zone Waldorf! For every 10 parking passes sold, we will be giving away...
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On Sunday, August 19, 2018, at approximately 9:15 p.m., police fire and rescue personnel responded to the Valley Lee Post Office on Blake Creek Road and Piney Point Road, in Valley Lee for the reported serious motor vehicle accident with people trapped. Crews arrived on scene to find an SUV off the roadway and...
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