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Mother Arrested for Assaulting 9-Year-Old Daughter Twice in One Month

Mother Arrested for Assaulting 9-Year-Old Daughter Twice in One Month

On Wednesday, January 30, 2019, at approximately 3:45 p.m., Deputy Muschette, from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence on North Essex Drive, in Lexington Park, for the report of an assault to a child. The deputy made contact with the victim, a 9-year-old girl who had bruising to her face. The girl...
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Couple Arrested on Drug Charges at Dunkirk Wawa

Couple Arrested on Drug Charges at Dunkirk Wawa

On Thursday,  January 31st, 2019, Deputy Crum of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to the Wawa in Dunkirk for the report of a theft in progress. The complainant advised they witnessed the suspect, Maggie Jean Williams, 34, of Lothian, shove items in her clothing and retreat to the women’s restroom. Deputy Crum...
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Woman in Wheelchair Assaulted and Robbed in Hollywood

Woman in Wheelchair Assaulted and Robbed in Hollywood

On Tuesday, February 5, 2019, at approximately 7:15 p.m., police responded to Beck Road in Hollywood, for the reported strong-armed robbery. Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and Troopers from Maryland State Police responded and arrived on scene to find a female victim stating she had just returned from her Bank when...
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Serious Crash Involving Truck and Commuter Bus Sends One to Trauma Center

Serious Crash Involving Truck and Commuter Bus Sends One to Trauma Center

On Wednesday, February 6, 2019, at approximately 4:50 a.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the area of Three Notch Road and Baptist Church Road in Mechanicsville, for the motor vehicle accident reported serious, with one possibly trapped Police arrived on the scene to find a pick-up truck and a commuter bus involved...
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Former Army Soldier Sentenced To 12 Years In Federal Prison For Production of Child Pornography

Former Army Soldier Sentenced To 12 Years In Federal Prison For Production of Child Pornography

U.S. District Judge Theodore D. Chuang today sentenced Frank Crawford III, 22, formerly of Virginia, to 12 years in federal prison, followed by 10 years of supervised release, for receipt of child pornography in which he enticed a minor victim to send him sexually explicit photos of herself. Upon his release from prison, Crawford...
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Funeral Arrangements for Charles County Sheriff’s Officer, Cpl. Patrick “P.J.” Mann

Funeral Arrangements for Charles County Sheriff’s Officer, Cpl. Patrick “P.J.” Mann

Funeral arrangements for Cpl. Patrick “P.J.” Mann, a Charles County Sheriff’s officer assigned to the School Resource Unit who died on January 24, are as follows: Viewing: Friday, February 8 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Ebenezer AME Church 7707 Allentown Road Fort Washington, MD 20744 Funeral: Immediately following the viewing 11 a.m. Interment: Trinity...
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One Transported to Area Trauma Center After Being Struck by Vehicle in Parking Lot During Disturbance

One Transported to Area Trauma Center After Being Struck by Vehicle in Parking Lot During Disturbance

On Sunday, February 3, 2019, at approximately 9:35 p.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to Precision Towing located on Point Lookout Road in Great Mills, for the motor vehicle accident involving a pedestrian. Police arrived on scene to find an active disturbance in the parking lot of A&M glass with more than 10...
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Getaway Driver for Home Invasion Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison

Getaway Driver for Home Invasion Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison

Tony Covington, State’s Attorney for Charles County, announced that on Wednesday, January 30, 2019, Charles County Circuit Court Judge H. James West sentenced Brandy Lynn Deluca, 44, of Waldorf, to 7 years in prison for Conspiracy to Commit Home Invasion. On October 22, 2018, Deluca entered a guilty plea to the above-mentioned charge in...
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AUDIO: 16-Year-Old Reportedly Stabbed Multiple Times in Waldorf During Robbery

AUDIO: 16-Year-Old Reportedly Stabbed Multiple Times in Waldorf During Robbery

On Thursday, January 31, 2019, at approximately 7:20 p.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to 3080 Huntington Circle in Waldorf, for the reported stabbing. Dispatchers advised responding units the 911 caller advised her son’s friend showed up at the door stating he was robbed and stabbed. Crews arrived on scene to find the 16-year-old...
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UPDATE: St. Mary’s County Shooting Suspect Arrested for Attempted Murder

UPDATE: St. Mary’s County Shooting Suspect Arrested for Attempted Murder

UPDATE: On Friday, February 1, 2019, Marcus Anthony Mills was located and arrested. UPDATE: Marcus Anthony Mills, age 31, of no fixed address, has been identified as a suspect in the shooting that took place on December 19, 2018. Mills currently has an open warrant for the charge of Attempted Murder. Citizens are asked...
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St. Mary’s City Woman Arrested After Knife Assault

St. Mary’s City Woman Arrested After Knife Assault

On Tuesday, January 29, 2019, Cpl. Handy, of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 48000 block of Freehold Drive in St. Mary’s City for the reported assault involving a knife. The investigation determined Ann Marie Owens,  42, of St. Mary’s City, was in a verbal argument with the victim when she grabbed...
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Huntingtown Woman Found with Adderall, Suboxone, Xanax, and Alprazolam and Over 100 Heroin Capsules After Traffic Stop in Dunkirk

Huntingtown Woman Found with Adderall, Suboxone, Xanax, and Alprazolam and Over 100 Heroin Capsules After Traffic Stop in Dunkirk

On Sunday, January 27, 2019, at approximately 11:00 p.m., Deputy Crum of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop for an equipment violation at West Ward Road and Southern Maryland Blvd, in Dunkirk. The officer made contact with the driver, Jennifer Sue Perricone, 30, of Huntingtown, and during the traffic asked Perricone...
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UPDATE: Three Adults and 2 Children Injured in Motor Vehicle Accident in La Plata

UPDATE: Three Adults and 2 Children Injured in Motor Vehicle Accident in La Plata

UPDATE 1/31/2019: On Wednesday, January 30, 2019, at approximately 6:20 p.m., Charles County Sheriff’s Office and Troopers from the Maryland State Police La Plata Barrack responded for a report of a motor vehicle collision involving two vehicles on eastbound Maryland Route 6 in the area of Rollins Court in La Plata. Due to the circumstances,...
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Prince Frederick Man Arrested After Stealing Cell Phone at World Gym in Prince Frederick

Prince Frederick Man Arrested After Stealing Cell Phone at World Gym in Prince Frederick

On Thursday, January 24, 2019 Deputy Ridgely of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to World Gym in Prince Frederick for the report of a theft. The complainant advised while he was taking a shower Dru Mathew Maguire, 19, of Prince Frederick, stole his black Apple iPhone 8 from his gym bag. Deputy Ridgely made...
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Warming Centers Available in Southern Maryland

Warming Centers Available in Southern Maryland

The following Warming Centers are open in Southern Maryland during hours of operation if needed.
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Huntingtown Man Faces Multiple Firearm Violations After Reporting a Stolen AK-47

Huntingtown Man Faces Multiple Firearm Violations After Reporting a Stolen AK-47

On Thursday, January 24, 2019, at approximately 7:00 p.m., Trooper First Class Backus, from the Maryland State Police Prince Frederick Barrack, responded to the 2100 block of Wilson Road in Huntingtown, for a report of a stolen AK-47 style rifle. Christopher Dale Hiner, 27 of Huntingtown, reported a AK-47  WASR 10 7.62 mm X39...
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Bushwood Drug Dealer Arrested in Lexington Park with Heroin, Crack Cocaine, Buprenorphine and Naloxone

Bushwood Drug Dealer Arrested in Lexington Park with Heroin, Crack Cocaine, Buprenorphine and Naloxone

In January of 2019, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Vice Narcotics Division began an investigation on DeAndre Terille Taylor, (aka “DT”) 29 of Bushwood, for the distribution of controlled dangerous substances. During the course of the investigation, a Search and Seizure Warrant was obtained for an apartment in Lexington Park. On January 25,...
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UPDATE: Maryland State Police Cruiser Struck by Another Vehicle While Running Radar in Charlotte Hall

UPDATE: Maryland State Police Cruiser Struck by Another Vehicle While Running Radar in Charlotte Hall

UPDATE: On Sunday, January 27, 2019 at approximately 4:20 pm, Master Trooper J. Preston from the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack, was sitting stationary in his marked agency vehicle on the southbound side of Maryland Route 5 in the parking lot of the Napa Auto Parts in Charlotte Hall, conducting speed enforcement. The business was...
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Virginia Beach Man who Sexual Assaulted a Mentally Disabled Man in 2017, Arrested in St. Mary’s County for Recording a Man in Walmart Bathroom

Virginia Beach Man who Sexual Assaulted a Mentally Disabled Man in 2017, Arrested in St. Mary’s County for Recording a Man in Walmart Bathroom

On Saturday, January 26, 2019 at approximately 10:00 p.m., Deputy B. Foor, from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Walmart in California, Maryland for the report of an assault. Police were told a black male was caught recording a 19-year-old male in the bathroom, and when confronted he assaulted the victim...
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UPDATE: Deputy State Fire Marshals Investigate Fatal Fire in Waldorf

UPDATE: Deputy State Fire Marshals Investigate Fatal Fire in Waldorf

UPDATE: Deputy State Fire Marshals were requested to investigate the origin and cause of late evening fatal Waldorf fire Saturday , January 26, 2019. The 11:05 P.M. fire occurred at 7430 Bensville Road in Waldorf. The one alarm blaze in the single story, wood frame house brought out 45 firefighters from the Waldorf Volunteer...
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UPDATE: Charles County Sheriff’s Deputy Found Dead in Car After Apparent Suicide

UPDATE: Charles County Sheriff’s Deputy Found Dead in Car After Apparent Suicide

UPDATE: The Prince George’s County Police Detectives are investigating the death of a man found inside of his car near Indian Head Highway just before midnight Thursday. Officers responded to a 911 call for a single vehicle that had run off Route 210 and had come to rest in the 17000 block of Beech...
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Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Vice Narcotics Division Arrest Lexington Park Man on Multiple Drug Charges

Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Vice Narcotics Division Arrest Lexington Park Man on Multiple Drug Charges

In April of 2018, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Vice Narcotics Division began an investigation into Charles Kevin Niles,’ 46 of Lexington Park, involvement in the distribution of controlled dangerous substances. As a result of the investigation, a search and seizure warrant was obtained for Niles’ person and vehicle. On January 23, 2019,...
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VIDEO: Police Recover Stolen Hand Gun After Arresting Lexington Park Man on Multiple Charges

VIDEO: Police Recover Stolen Hand Gun After Arresting Lexington Park Man on Multiple Charges

On January 23, 2019 at approximately 9:20 p.m., Trooper First Class B. Ditoto from the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack responded to the 21000 block of Saratoga Drive, Lexington Park, for a report of a disturbance with shots fired. A witness provided a suspect description and direction of travel. Upon TFC B. Ditoto’s arrival...
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UPDATE: Fire That Completely Destroys House in Lexington Park Ruled Accidental

UPDATE: Fire That Completely Destroys House in Lexington Park Ruled Accidental

UPDATE 1/23/2019: On January 22, 2019 at 12:40 p.m., firefighters responded to 20915 Olympia Court, in Lexington Park for the reported structure fire. The owner is identified as Federal National Mortgage Association, and the occupant Latoya Mason. The estimated loss is valued at $350,000. Smoke alarms were present and activated. 26 firefighters responded and...
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Lexington Park Man Arrested After Found with Loaded Stolen Handgun and Drugs in Great Mills

Lexington Park Man Arrested After Found with Loaded Stolen Handgun and Drugs in Great Mills

On Tuesday, January 22, 2019, at approximately 9:20 p.m. deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office were in the 45500 block of Coronado Drive in Great Mills, actively searching for a burglary suspect who had stolen two firearms from a residence. Corporal Brandon Foor observed a vehicle with a passenger that resembled the...
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