Eric Nathan Smith, 45, of Lexington Park, was arrested on November 17, 2024, following a confrontation at Greenwave Dispensary in Solomons, Calvert County. According to court documents, deputies were dispatched to the dispensary at approximately 4:15 p.m. after reports of a man threatening people with a knife. Police arrived to find Smith, who was...
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A domestic disturbance call on Sunday, November 17, 2024, resulted in the arrest of three men at a residence on North Sandgates Road. John Edward Nichols, Jr., 34, of Mechanicsville, was arrested during the incident. Nichols, Jr. was charged with violations of protective orders and resisting arrest. John Edward Nichols, Sr., 57, of Mechanicsville,...
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National Nonprofit, The One In Five Foundation For Kids, a national school violence prevention & student advocacy group, formed following the 2022 mass shooting at Robb Elementary School In Uvalde, Texas – released early Sunday morning, that after a student “hanging,” incident at C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School in St. Charles, MD, they say is relative...
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St. Mary’s County Government’s Museum Division, which oversees Piney Point Lighthouse Museum & Historic Park, is excited to present a brand-new event this holiday season, Evening Tides: Candlelight Christmas at Piney Point. On Saturday, November 30, 2024, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., visitors are invited to a festive holiday evening on the grounds...
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The Maryland Public Service Commission will hold two public comment hearings (one virtual, one in-person) in the collective rate case for nine Southern Maryland water utilities. Public Utility Law Judge Christine L. Burke will preside over both hearings. A settlement among the parties to the case provides a revenue increase of $425,000 in total,...
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Update to this case: On November 14, 2024, after conferring with the Charles County State’s Attorney’s Office, the student was charged with disruption of school activities, threats of mass violence, and second-degree assault. On November 12, a post was shared on a social media platform in which someone threatened to kill a specific teacher at...
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On September 27, 2024, at 3 p.m., the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Alcohol Enforcement Unit conducted a series of alcohol compliance checks in St. Mary’s County. These undercover checks involved a 19-year-old Confidential Informant (CI) from the Sheriff’s Office, dressed in athletic-style pants and shirt, who attempted to purchase alcohol to test each...
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Local, state and federal officials explored Calvert County’s agricultural landscape during the annual Calvert Farm Tour, hosted by the Calvert County Department of Economic Development Wednesday, Oct. 30. This year’s tour brought together policy makers, local producers and community stakeholders to explore the evolving landscape of Calvert’s farming industry. Through insightful discussions, a farm-to-table...
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Tremayne Matthews, 38, of Waldorf, Maryland, pleaded guilty today in U.S. District Court to one count of a concealing material facts from the federal government. The charge stemmed from a years-long scheme in which Matthews submitted hundreds of falsified resumes to obtain federal employment and then dozens of forged affidavits in connection with an...
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NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, Patuxent River, MD.: The fleet is one step closer to significant improvements for the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye after the E-2/C-2 Airborne Command & Control Systems Program Office (PMA-231) and industry partner Northrop Grumman Corporation wrapped the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Delta System Software Configuration (DSSC)-6 Preliminary Design Review (PDR) recently. This...
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In honor of Veterans Day, National History Day® (NHD) is proud to announce the 48 teachers selected for its newest Silent Heroes® program, Untold Stories from the Korean War, sponsored by a grant from the Veterans Legacy Program at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. One of the 48 Teachers selected is Mr. Leif Liberg Saint Mary’s Ryken High...
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Officers assigned to the Charles County Sheriff’s Office Judicial Services Domestic Violence Unit recently developed information that a man, wanted in connection with 111 violations of a domestic related protective order, was in North Carolina. Officers contacted the Charles County State’s Attorney’s Office who agreed to extradite the man back to Charles County, MD....
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University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center, a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System, announces the addition of surgeons Erik DeAngelis, MD, and Eleisha Flanagan, MD, FACS, to the UM Charles Regional Medical Group – Surgical Care practice. Both surgeons bring specialized skills in minimally invasive surgery to enhance care options...
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Maryland’s sports wagering market generated $7,049,747 in contributions to the state during October 2024 from a handle of $593,105,471. Sports wagering is available in Maryland on 11 mobile platforms and at 12 retail locations. The contribution to the state of more than $7 million was a 21.3% increase compared to the October 2023 figure...
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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources Forest Service has awarded Volunteer Fire Assistance grants to 55 volunteer fire departments in 18 counties across the state this year. The funding helps volunteer fire companies enhance wildland fire protection in rural communities. In 2024, 64 volunteer fire departments from 18 counties applied for funding assistance to...
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Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) welcomed Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Director Dr. Stefanie Tompkins to meet with leadership and tour its facilities in Indian Head, Maryland, Oct. 30. “As the Navy’s sole full-spectrum Arsenal, I can’t overstate the importance of Indian Head Division’s relationship with DARPA,” NSWC IHD...
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The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will perform maintenance work on the MD 4 Governor Thomas Johnson Bridge at the Calvert and St. Mary’s County line on Thursday night, November 14. Work will begin at 9 p.m. and the two travel lanes are expected to reopen by 5 a.m. the following morning, weather...
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Communities surrounding NAS Patuxent River are advised that noise-generating testing events are scheduled to take place November 13, 2024 from 6 p.m.-7 p.m. Pilots at NAS Pax River will be conducting Field Carrier Landing Practices (FCLPs). FCLPs are simulated carrier landings conducted to prepare the pilot to land safely on an aircraft carrier. The...
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UPDATE 11/12/2024 Video added: Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office are investigating the hit and run motor vehicle collision which occurred on Monday, November 11, 2024, at Hermanville Road and Melissa Moore Lane. The collision resulted in the roadway being closed for multiple hours as SMECO and other utility companies had to...
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On the morning of November 8, 2024, the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a suspicious event in a residential neighborhood in Dunkirk, Maryland. Detectives from the Criminal Investigation Bureau (CIB) were assigned to the case. Upon arrival, it was reported that a human-shaped object had been seen hanging from a...
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On Sunday, November 10, 2024, at approximately 7:01 p.m., police responded to the Blimpies located at 21141 Three Notch Road in Lexington Park, for the reported shooting. The 911 caller advised he was shot in the foot approximately 20 minutes ago at the gas station and then walked home. First Responders responded to the...
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On Saturday, November 9, 2024, at approximately 6:50 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the 29000 block of Trent Hall Road in Mechanicsville, for the reported child struck by a vehicle. A helicopter was pre-launched to land nearby. Crews arrived on the scene to find the 5-year-old male was run over by a...
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On Saturday, November 9, 2024, at approximately 3:49 a.m., firefighters from the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department were dispatched to the area of 46485 Sell Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported brush fire. Less than 2 minutes later, the incident was upgraded to a large outside fire threatening a structure after multiple 911...
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On Thursday, November 7, 2024, a school staff member at Maurice McDonough High School overheard a student make a threat to commit violence at the school. The school resource officer was notified and conducted an investigation, which included a home visit and meeting with the student’s parents. The student faces disciplinary action in accordance...
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Maryland’s 2024 Junior Deer Hunt will be open November 16 statewide and in certain counties on Sunday, November 17th, 2024. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources encourages experienced deer hunters to take advantage of these days to introduce young people to the time-honored tradition of hunting. The Junior Deer Hunt is open on private...
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