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UPDATE: Two Dead After Shooting at Jimmie’s Paddock in Charles County

UPDATE: Two Dead After Shooting at Jimmie’s Paddock in Charles County

UPDATE @ 9:20 a.m.: On September 29 at 12:02 a.m., officers responded to the report of gunfire at Jimmie’s Paddock in White Plains. Two people with gunshot wounds were located and were transported to a hospital where they were pronounced deceased. Detectives are working on a motive and following leads. Anyone with information is asked...
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UPDATE: Lexington Park Man Sentenced to Maximum Penalty of 10 Years in Prison for Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision in 2022

UPDATE: Lexington Park Man Sentenced to Maximum Penalty of 10 Years in Prison for Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision in 2022

UPDATE 9/28/2023: State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling announced today that Matthew Mark Mazza, 28, of Lexington Park, Maryland, was sentenced to the maximum penalty of ten years in prison for the felony manslaughter by motor vehicle that tragically took the life of an 18-year-old victim. On July 9, 2022, at approximately 3:35 am, deputies from the...
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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Great Mills Drug Dealer on Multiple Gun and Drug Charges

Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Great Mills Drug Dealer on Multiple Gun and Drug Charges

Pursuant to an ongoing joint investigation being conducted by the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Vice Narcotics Unit and the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Drug Enforcement Unit, a search and seizure warrant was executed Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at an apartment in the 22000 block of Iverson Drive, in Great Mills; the resident of...
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UPDATE: Devonte Arnez Shubrooks Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Felony Assault on a Child

UPDATE: Devonte Arnez Shubrooks Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Felony Assault on a Child

UPDATE 9/27/2023: State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling announced that Devonte Arnez Shubrooks, 29, of California, MD, was sentenced to 25 years, with ten years of active incarceration for a May 1, 2022, incident involving the strangulation of an 11-year-old child. On March 9, 2023, after a three-day jury trial, a St. Mary’s County Jury convicted...
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One Injured After Single Vehicle Strikes Multiple Trees in Valley Lee

One Injured After Single Vehicle Strikes Multiple Trees in Valley Lee

On Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at approximately 6:07 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Piney Point Road and Springer Road in Valley Lee, for the serious motor vehicle collision with one trapped. Crews arrived on the scene to find a Chevrolet pickup truck off the roadway and into the...
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No Injuries Reported After Motor Vehicle Collision with Multiple Vehicles on Fire in Lexington Park

No Injuries Reported After Motor Vehicle Collision with Multiple Vehicles on Fire in Lexington Park

On Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at approximately 6:40 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to Forest Park Road and Pine Hill Run Road in Lexington Park, for the reported motor vehicle collision with one on fire. Fire and rescue personnel responded to reports of a 2-vehicle collision with no injuries and one vehicle...
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UPDATE: Lexington Park Man in Custody After High Speed Chase Involving Stolen Vehicle

UPDATE: Lexington Park Man in Custody After High Speed Chase Involving Stolen Vehicle

UPDATE: On September 21, 2023, police responded to a residence on Midway Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported stolen vehicle. Upon making contact with the 911 caller they stated the vehicle was left unattended, running with the keys in the ignition. They advised while inside the residence, they heard a motor revving and...
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Calvert County Now Has Access to Comfort Dog “Dougall” to Assist Victims and Witnesses in Court

Calvert County Now Has Access to Comfort Dog “Dougall” to Assist Victims and Witnesses in Court

The Calvert County State’s Attorney’s Office, in cooperation with the Sheriff’s Office, now has the use of a comfort dog to assist crime victims and witnesses when they are required to come to court. The dog, named “Dougall,” is available on a case-by-case basis to provide emotional support to individuals who have experienced a...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Deputy Assaulted During Threat Investigation

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Deputy Assaulted During Threat Investigation

On Monday, September 25, 2023, Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office were conducting a threat investigation in Leonardtown, and while interviewing Demetri Kavon Gross, 28, also of Leonardtown, they discovered he had an open warrant through the Maryland State Police for Driving While Suspended. Deputy First Class Alexander Wynnyk and Deputy First...
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Nationwide Emergency Alert Test Scheduled for Wednesday, October 4

Nationwide Emergency Alert Test Scheduled for Wednesday, October 4

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) have announced a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at approximately 2 – 2:30 p.m. ET. The purpose of the test is to ensure that the systems continue to be...
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UPDATE: St. Mary’s County Jury Convicts Great Mills Man of Felony Drug and Firearm Charges

UPDATE: St. Mary’s County Jury Convicts Great Mills Man of Felony Drug and Firearm Charges

UPDATE 9/25/2023: Jaymi Sterling, State’s Attorney for St. Mary’s County, announced today that Dimitri Paul Brooks, 28, of Lexington Park, Maryland, was convicted by a St. Mary’s County jury on felony drug and firearm charges. Following a two-day jury trial, Mr. Brooks was found guilty of all charges, including: Controlled Dangerous Substance Possession with...
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Police Investigating Death of Woman Found at Abell’s Wharf Recreation Area in Leonardtown

Police Investigating Death of Woman Found at Abell’s Wharf Recreation Area in Leonardtown

On Saturday, September 23, 2023, Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to Abell’s Wharf recreation area in Leonardtown for the report of a deceased adult female on the sand near the water’s edge. Detectives from the Criminal Investigations Division (CID) also responded and are conducting an ongoing investigation. At this time,...
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Police Investigating Single Vehicle Collision in St. Mary’s City, Victim Transported with Serious Injuries

Police Investigating Single Vehicle Collision in St. Mary’s City, Victim Transported with Serious Injuries

On Sunday, September 24, 2023, at approximately 2:05 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Point Lookout Road and Ivy Hill Lane in Park Hall, for the reported motor vehicle collision with ejection. Crews arrived on the scene to find the collision occurred in the 17000 block of Point Lookout...
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UPDATE: Investigation Still Ongoing After Man is Found Deceased in Burning Vehicle

UPDATE: Investigation Still Ongoing After Man is Found Deceased in Burning Vehicle

UPDATE 9/25/2023: On Wednesday, September 20, 2023, Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office (SMCSO) responded to a report of a vehicle fire in Drayden, MD. Upon arrival, firefighters from the Second District Volunteer Fire Department reported to Deputies they had extinguished the blaze of a 2011 Ford Ranger and discovered an unidentified...
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No Injuries Reported After Structure Fire in Lexington Park

No Injuries Reported After Structure Fire in Lexington Park

On Friday, September 22, 2023, at approximately 12:50 p.m., firefighters from Bay District, NAS Patuxent River, Second District, Ridge, and Hollywood responded to the 20600 block of Hermanville Road in Lexington Park, for the reported bathroom on fire. While responding to the scene, 911 callers advised the fire was spreading. Bay District VFD Engine...
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UPDATE: Lexington Park Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for 2022 Stabbing

UPDATE: Lexington Park Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for 2022 Stabbing

UPDATE 9/22/2023: State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling announced today that Frederick Lee Weems, Jr., 44, of Lexington Park, Maryland, was sentenced to 35 years with 20 years of active incarceration for an incident involving a stabbing. On January 8, 2022, at approximately 3:16 a.m., deputies with the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to Great...
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Lexington Park Man Arrested Following Pursuit; Charged with Multiple Drug Offenses

Lexington Park Man Arrested Following Pursuit; Charged with Multiple Drug Offenses

On Tuesday, September 19, 2023, following a vehicle and foot pursuit, St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Deputies apprehended and arrested Ky’ree Truvell Miles, 27, of Lexington Park. Miles was observed by Deputy Bradley Kirscht while working the “Slow Down St. Mary’s” initiative in the 21600 block of Great Mills Road in Lexington Park. Deputy...
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Calvert County Fire/Rescue and EMS Action Packed Weekend!

Calvert County Fire/Rescue and EMS Action Packed Weekend!

By FREMS Division Erin Ward – Our dedicated heroes donned their capes and helmets as they embarked on two incredible events this weekend: Superhero Sunday at Dunkirk District Park and the 22nd Annual Calvert County Watermen’s Festival and Boat Docking Contest in Solomons, Maryland. Calvert County Parks and Recreations Superhero Sunday Dunkirk Park was...
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Bicyclist Transported to Trauma Center After Being Struck by Vehicle in Lexington Park

Bicyclist Transported to Trauma Center After Being Struck by Vehicle in Lexington Park

On Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at approximately 8:05 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Pegg Road and Westbury Boulevard in Lexington Park, for the reported motor vehicle collision involving a bicyclist. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle and bicyclist in the roadway with the bicyclist...
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Death Investigation of Incarcerated Individual in St. Mary’s County Ongoing

Death Investigation of Incarcerated Individual in St. Mary’s County Ongoing

On Monday, September 11, 2023, John Sherman Greenwell, 44, an incarcerated individual of the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center (SMCDRC) in Leonardtown, Maryland, was transported to MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital, where he was admitted. Mr. Greenwell was treated and medically discharged on Friday, September 15, 2023, and returned to custody. Following his...
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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Armed Robbery at Dunkirk 7-Eleven

Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Armed Robbery at Dunkirk 7-Eleven

On Saturday, September 9, 2023, at approximately 2:37 a.m., deputies responded to the 7-Eleven convenient store located at 2849 W. Chesapeake Beach Road in Dunkirk, for the report of an armed robbery. Investigation revealed three suspects wearing dark clothes and ski masks entered the store to rob it. One of the suspects walked behind...
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Police Seeking Information in Fatal Hit and Run, Candlelight Vigil Being Held Monday, Sept.18th, 2023

Police Seeking Information in Fatal Hit and Run, Candlelight Vigil Being Held Monday, Sept.18th, 2023

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is actively investigating a fatal hit-and-run involving a pedestrian that occurred Monday night, September 11, 2023, in Accokeek. The deceased pedestrian is 24-year-old Adam Emmanuel Douglas of Clinton. On September 11, 2023, at approximately 11:00 pm, officers responded to the 14700 block of...
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76th Annual St. Mary’s County Fair This Weekend! September 21-24th, 2023

76th Annual St. Mary’s County Fair This Weekend! September 21-24th, 2023

St. Mary’s County Government, on behalf of the St. Mary’s County Fair Association, invites all members of the community to join in the fun happening this weekend at the 76th Annual St. Mary’s County Fair! The St. Mary’s County Fair takes place annually, during the 3rd weekend of September. Highlights for this year’s program...
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Teen Flown to Trauma Center After Striking Mailbox with Dirt Bike in Mechanicsville

Teen Flown to Trauma Center After Striking Mailbox with Dirt Bike in Mechanicsville

On Friday, September 15, 2023, at approximately 4:35 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area Tin Top School Road and Kimberly Court in Mechanicsville, for the reported motor vehicle collision involving a motorcycle. Crews arrived on the scene to find a 16-year old male laying in the roadway after striking a...
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UPDATE: 26-Year-Old Piney Point Man Killed After Fireworks Accident in Leonardtown

UPDATE: 26-Year-Old Piney Point Man Killed After Fireworks Accident in Leonardtown

UPDATE: A 26-year-old St. Mary’s County man died early Saturday morning after a firework he was holding exploded, marking the second fireworks-related death this year in Maryland. Deputy State Fire Marshals responded to the 19900 block of Poplar Hill Creek Lane in Leonardtown at around 2:45 a.m. for a man injured after a firework...
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