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Police Investigating Two Shot at Friendly Tavern & Liquors in Waldorf

Police Investigating Two Shot at Friendly Tavern & Liquors in Waldorf

On Saturday, June 20, 2026, at approximately 2:20 a.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services were dispatched to the Friendly Tavern & Liquors located at 3190 Leonardtown Road in Waldorf, for the reported shooting. Police arrived on the scene to find a vehicle covered in blood with a 28-year-old male suffering a graze wound...
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Three Dead After Plane Crashes Into Wooded Prince George’s County Area; MSP, FAA and NTSB Investigating

Three Dead After Plane Crashes Into Wooded Prince George’s County Area; MSP, FAA and NTSB Investigating

Maryland State Police responded to a fatal plane crash that claimed three lives in Prince George’s County. The identification of the victims is pending next of kin notification. All three victims were men. They were pronounced deceased on the scene by emergency medical service personnel. The preliminary investigation indicates that at approximately 11:30 p.m....
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Maryland Department of Transportation Provides Ongoing Fatal Crash Updates During Summer Travel Season

Maryland Department of Transportation Provides Ongoing Fatal Crash Updates During Summer Travel Season

The Maryland Department of Transportation is Serious About Safety and launching, in partnership with the Maryland State Police, a joint summer initiative to publish fatal motor vehicle crashes statistics from across the State. The campaign aims to raise public awareness of roadway fatalities and encourage safe driving habits during the peak summer travel season, also known...
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10-Year-Old T.C. Martin Elementary School Student Flown to Children’s Center After Alleged Assault

10-Year-Old T.C. Martin Elementary School Student Flown to Children’s Center After Alleged Assault

On Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at approximately 11:45 a.m., emergency medical services responded to the T.C. Martin Elementary School located at 6315 Olivers Shop Road in Bryantown, for the reported injuries after a fall. 911 callers reported a “10-year-old female student was conscious and alert after she tripped and fell on her face.” The...
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North Beach Man Arrested After Drug Dealing Allegations Tied To Tiki Bar and Plaza Mexico in Calvert County

North Beach Man Arrested After Drug Dealing Allegations Tied To Tiki Bar and Plaza Mexico in Calvert County

Adolfo Lopez-Olguin, 42, of North Beach, has been charged with possession with intent to distribute narcotics, possession of a controlled dangerous substance other than cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia, and two counts of possessing or using a false government identification document after a Calvert County Sheriff’s Office investigation that began in 2025 and ended...
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Convicted Drug Dealer on Parole Arrested in New Cocaine Distribution Case in St. Mary’s County

Convicted Drug Dealer on Parole Arrested in New Cocaine Distribution Case in St. Mary’s County

Joseph Valentino Thomas, 37, of Dowell, is facing new charges in St. Mary’s County after authorities say he fled from a traffic stop in Leonardtown and was later linked to multiple bags of cocaine and crack cocaine found near where his vehicle had stopped. Thomas is charged with possession with intent to distribute narcotics,...
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UPDATE: St. Mary’s County Man Arrested for Impersonating Police Officer After Pulling Over Cop in Silver Spring

UPDATE: St. Mary’s County Man Arrested for Impersonating Police Officer After Pulling Over Cop in Silver Spring

UPDATE 6/17/2026: Melvin Andrew Oshea Pinkney, 43, of California, has been charged with impersonating a police officer after Montgomery County police said he used red and blue lights to pull over a covert police vehicle in downtown Silver Spring on June 15, 2026. The misdemeanor charge carries a possible penalty of up to two...
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UPDATE: Police Investigating Head-On Minibike Collision That Left 16-Year-Old in Serious Condition, 19-Year-Old Dead

UPDATE: Police Investigating Head-On Minibike Collision That Left 16-Year-Old in Serious Condition, 19-Year-Old Dead

UPDATE 6/16/2026 @ 12:30 p.m.: On Monday, June 15, 2026, at approximately 11:21 p.m., Troopers from Maryland State Police La Plata Barrack along with deputies from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to Maryland Route 224 (Riverside Rd) in the area of Wilson Landing Road for a report of a serious motor vehicle collision....
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UPDATE: Valley Lee Man Sentenced to 90-Years For His Role in Quadruple Attempted Homicide in Lexington Park

UPDATE: Valley Lee Man Sentenced to 90-Years For His Role in Quadruple Attempted Homicide in Lexington Park

UPDATE 6/16/2026: State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling announced that Cameron David-Louis Curtis, 23, of Valley Lee, Maryland, was sentenced to 90 years in prison with 30 years of active incarceration for his role in the 2025 attempted murders of four St. Mary’s County men. Curtis was convicted by a St. Mary’s County jury of two...
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Home Destroyed and Two Pets Rescued After House Fire in NSWC Indian Head Base Housing

Home Destroyed and Two Pets Rescued After House Fire in NSWC Indian Head Base Housing

On Saturday, June 13, 2026, at approximately 7:10 p.m., firefighters from NSWC Indian Head and surrounding departments in Charles County were dispatched to the 4000 block of Parsons Road, located in the on base housing section of NSWC Indian Head, for the reported structure fire. A short time after dispatch, the incident was upgraded...
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VIDEO: State Police Make One Arrest – Police Stepping Up Patrols in Response to Shootings in St. Mary’s County

VIDEO: State Police Make One Arrest – Police Stepping Up Patrols in Response to Shootings in St. Mary’s County

Following a series of incidents, including the shooting of two individuals, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office has deployed extra patrols throughout the Lexington Park and Great Mills areas. On Saturday, June 13, at approximately 6:32 p.m., deputies responded to the 46000 block of Hilton Drive in Lexington Park, where they located two males...
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Clover Hill Dairy Cheese Products Consumer Advisory Expanded Due to Continued Risk of Foodborne Illness

Clover Hill Dairy Cheese Products Consumer Advisory Expanded Due to Continued Risk of Foodborne Illness

Baltimore, MD (June 14, 2026) — The Maryland Department of Health announced today an expanded consumer advisory for all cheese products made by Clover Hill Dairy, located in Mechanicsville, Md., due to possible Listeria monocytogenes (L. monocytogenes) contamination. The facility has agreed to initiate a voluntary recall for all of its cheese products. The Maryland...
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Lexington Park Man Charged With Felony Assault, Resisting Arrest and Disorderly Conduct After Incident in St. Mary’s County

Lexington Park Man Charged With Felony Assault, Resisting Arrest and Disorderly Conduct After Incident in St. Mary’s County

Javontay K Nolan, 19, of Lexington Park, has been charged with multiple offenses, including two counts of second-degree assault, two felony counts of second-degree assault on law enforcement or emergency personnel, disorderly conduct, failure to obey a reasonable and lawful order, and resisting or interfering with an arrest. The charges stem from an incident...
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Police in St. Mary’s County Investigating Multiple Victims Shot in Lexington Park

Police in St. Mary’s County Investigating Multiple Victims Shot in Lexington Park

On Saturday, June 13 2026, at approximately 6:40 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the 46000 block of Hilton Drive in Lexington Park for the reported shooting. Multiple 911 callers reported multiple victims shot. Maryland State Police Aviation Command Trooper 7 and Trooper 2 were pre-launched to land nearby. Crews arrived...
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Temple Hills Man Arrested for Stealing Crab Cakes, Shrimp and Lobster Bisque From Waldorf Sam’s Club

Temple Hills Man Arrested for Stealing Crab Cakes, Shrimp and Lobster Bisque From Waldorf Sam’s Club

Lamont Anthony Campbell, 52, of Temple Hills, has been charged with theft of property valued between $100 and $1,500 after authorities say he failed to pay for several items at a Sam’s Club in Waldorf on June 7, 2026. The charge is a misdemeanor. According to charging documents, an officer with the Charles County...
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Waldorf Woman Charged With First-Degree Assault After Chick-fil-A Parking Lot Dispute

Waldorf Woman Charged With First-Degree Assault After Chick-fil-A Parking Lot Dispute

Jaia Sorrell Hardaway, 20, of Waldorf, has been charged with first-degree assault after an argument that began with a driving dispute escalated outside a Chick-fil-A on Crain Highway in Waldorf on June 5, 2026. According to allegations filed in the case, a Charles County Sheriff’s Office officer responded at about 10:46 a.m. to the...
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Police Searching for Critical Missing Person, James Edward Harding Sr., age 83 Last Seen in La Plata

Police Searching for Critical Missing Person, James Edward Harding Sr., age 83 Last Seen in La Plata

The Charles County Sheriff’s Office is searching for James Edward Harding Sr., age 83, who is missing from the Ellenwood Park area in La Plata, MD. Mr. Harding has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. He was last seen early this morning around 3:30 a.m. leaving his home. Mr. Harding, a retired police officer, is...
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Police Investigating Unoccupied Jeep Found Underwater at Allen’s Fresh in Charles County

Police Investigating Unoccupied Jeep Found Underwater at Allen’s Fresh in Charles County

On Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at approximately 6:15 a.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Route 234 in the area of Allen’s Fresh, for the reported vehicle in the water. The 911 caller, a firefighter, reported a Jeep was off the roadway and in the water with the vehicle...
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UPDATE: Southern Maryland Communities Rally Behind Local Coach and Firefighter Who Suffered Serious Injuries at Jobsite

UPDATE: Southern Maryland Communities Rally Behind Local Coach and Firefighter Who Suffered Serious Injuries at Jobsite

UPDATE 6/11/2026: “The Officers and Members of the Solomons Volunteer Rescue Squad and Fire Department ask our community to keep Member Jordan Haines and his family in their thoughts and prayers following a serious accident that occurred while he was at work. Jordan sustained severe injuries and faces a long and challenging road to recovery....
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First Responders Recognized After CPR Saves Medical Emergency Patient

First Responders Recognized After CPR Saves Medical Emergency Patient

Today, June 10, 2026, 4 members of our Department, alongside members of the Charles County Volunteer Rescue Squad and employees from Charles County Department of Emergency Services, were recognized by Mr. Billy Maddox for a CPR life save that occurred back in August 2025. Crews responded to Mr. Maddox’s residence for a medical emergency...
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Firefighters Respond to Residential Fire Alarm and Find Basement Fire, State Fire Marshal Investigating Cause

Firefighters Respond to Residential Fire Alarm and Find Basement Fire, State Fire Marshal Investigating Cause

On Friday, June 5, 2026, firefighters from Solomons responded to the 13600 block of Dowell Road in Solomons, for an automated 911 call for a fire alarm sounding in the residence. Initial dispatch information indicated that smoke alarms were sounding inside a single-family residence while the caller was away from the home. Units from...
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Family Displaced and One Pet Killed After Huntingtown House Fire; Assistance Requested for Occupants

Family Displaced and One Pet Killed After Huntingtown House Fire; Assistance Requested for Occupants

On Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 8:35 a.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services from Calvert and Anne Arundel Counties were dispatched to the 500 block of Small Reward Road in Huntingtown, for the reported possible structure fire. While responding, dispatchers upgraded the assignment to a working fire dispatch after multiple 911 callers reported...
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Running Lights and Siren While Late for Work, Waldorf Man Arrested for Impersonating Police Officer

Running Lights and Siren While Late for Work, Waldorf Man Arrested for Impersonating Police Officer

Jimmy Darrell Broyles-Kennedy, 55, of Waldorf, has been charged with impersonation of a police officer after Maryland State Police said he used emergency lights and a siren while driving a personal Chevrolet Tahoe in Charles County. The charge carries a possible penalty of up to two years in jail and/or a $2,000 fine. The...
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UPDATE: 18-Year-Old and Juvenile Arrested After Stealing Vehicle and Leading Police on Chase in Leonardtown; Deputy Flown to Trauma Center After Crash

UPDATE: 18-Year-Old and Juvenile Arrested After Stealing Vehicle and Leading Police on Chase in Leonardtown; Deputy Flown to Trauma Center After Crash

UPDATE 6/8/2026: Charging Documents Added: Judge James Tanavage released Deshawn Anthony Carey on his own recognizance. Deshawn Anthony Carey, 18, of Lexington Park, has been charged with theft of $25,000 to under $100,000, theft of $1,500 to under $25,000, motor vehicle unlawful taking, four counts of theft of $100 to under $1,500, two counts...
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Blue Angels to Headline 2026 Pax River Air Show at NAS Patuxent River

Blue Angels to Headline 2026 Pax River Air Show at NAS Patuxent River

The U.S. Navy Blue Angels and a full lineup of military and civilian aviation performers are scheduled to take to the skies during the 2026 Pax River Air Show, set for Saturday, June 20, and Sunday, June 21, 2026, at Naval Air Station Patuxent River. The free, public event will feature the Blue Angels,...
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