1The pride of Thomas Stone High School arrived at Regency Furniture Stadium Tuesday, May 28, for the Class of 2024’s graduation ceremony. The 230 graduates were led by valedictorian Charlie Bowie and salutatorian Noah Prado. Bowie, who will head to Boston University in the fall to study political science, urged the graduating seniors to...
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UPDATE 5/31/2024: Nathan S. Lindgren, 28, of Lexington Park, was sentenced on May 24, 2024, to 12 years in prison for possession and distribution of child pornography. The sentence was imposed by Calvert County Circuit Court Judge Mark S. Chandlee. On March 9, 2021, the Maryland State Police Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) task...
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Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash that occurred Wednesday night in Charles County. The driver and sole occupant of a Chevrolet Suburban involved in the crash, identified as Tyvon Gray, 34, of Cheltenham, Maryland, was pronounced deceased on the scene by Charles County emergency medical services personnel. Shortly before 9:30 p.m....
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On January 6, 2024, Sgt. Robshaw led his team in a high-speed pursuit involving a stolen vehicle. Despite the danger, Sgt. Robshaw and his officers maintained control of the situation and utilized their training effectively. K-9 partner Stryker and his handler, DFC Idol, played a crucial role in tracking and apprehending the suspects, showcasing...
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On Saturday, May 25, 2024, at 1:36 a.m., patrol officers responded to Ravenglass Road in Waldorf for the report of a shooting. Upon their arrival, officers observed the residence had been shot several times. Several people were inside at the time and one adult male sustained a minor injury to his head, when he...
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On May 28, 2024, at 1:58 a.m., Officer J. Gordon from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office initiated a traffic stop in the 5100 block of Indian Head Highway in Indian Head for equipment violations on a vehicle. Upon contacting the driver, the officer noted the driver’s license was suspended. The officer also observed a...
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Master Deputy State Fire Marshal and Underwater Hazardous Device Technician Bomb Technician Cory Hurst, a seasoned member of the Office of the State Fire Marshal, has been lauded for his outstanding contributions to public safety and emergency response throughout his career and has been selected as the Bomb Squad nominee for Deputy State Fire...
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On Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at approximately 6:13 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of 27790 Mechanicsville Road in Mechanicsville, for a serious motor vehicle collision with one trapped. Mechanicsville VRS ambulance 299C called the collision in and reported two occupants with one trapped. A helicopter was requested for a...
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On Monday, May 27, 2024, at approximately 5:45 a.m., Troopers from Maryland State Police La Plata Barrack responded to Maryland Route 5 (Leonardtown Road) in the area of Lakewood Place for a report of a person lying in the median of the roadway. The male subject was pronounced deceased on the scene and car...
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On Friday, May 24, 2024, at approximately 10:27 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of McIntosh Road and McIntosh Court in Hollywood, for a serious motor vehicle collision with entrapment. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle into a tree with one trapped. Firefighters from Hollywood Volunteer...
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UPDATE 5/24/2024: On Friday, May 24th, 2024, at approximately 7:15 a.m., Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office (SMCSO) responded to the 20000 block of Colby Drive in Lexington Park, for a report of a person not breathing. Upon arrival, deputies located a deceased male victim lying on the ground outside of the...
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On Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at approximately 10:57 p.m., over 30 firefighters from Charles and Prince George’s County responded to 3002 Gallery Place in Waldorf, for the reported structure fire. Firefighters arrived on the scene to find fire showing from the first floor of a multi-story apartment building. The owner/occupant is identifed as Clarissa...
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On Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at approximately 9:52 p.m., 49 firefighters from Charles and Prince George’s County responded to the area of 2580 Old Washington Road in Waldorf, for the reported structure on fire. 911 callers reported something on fire behind the U-Haul building. Firefighters arrived on the scene to find 12 vehicles and...
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Maryland State Police beginning Friday will increase enforcement efforts on impaired, aggressive and distracted driving through the Memorial Day weekend. State troopers from all 23 barracks across Maryland will conduct saturation patrols from Friday to Monday. Increased enforcement efforts are funded by the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration’s Highway Safety Office. The...
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On Saturday, May 18, 2024, at 8:50 p.m., officers responded to the 3400 block of Highgrove Drive in White Plains for the report of gunshots. When officers arrived, they did not locate anyone with gunshot wounds; however, it was discovered several shots were fired and one of the rounds struck a house with adults...
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UPDATE 5/21/2024: Judge Karen Christy Holt Chesser released Cordell Marquis Green on his own recognizance on Tuesday, May 21st, 2024. Cordell Marquis Green age 22 of Laurel, MD was charged with THEFT: $25,000 TO UND $100,000, MOTOR VEH/UNLAWFUL TAKING and RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT The two juveniles were transported to the hospital for precautionary measures. According...
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The Maryland State Police Aviation Command on Monday, May 20th, 2024, rescued an injured hiker at St. Mary’s River State Park. At approximately 12:00p.m., on Monday the Maryland State Police Aviation Command was requested to assist St. Mary’s County fire personnel with the extrication of an injured hiker, who was located three miles into...
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On Friday, May 17, 2024, at approximately 2:36 a.m., firefighters from Waldorf and surrounding departments responded to the 3100 block of Heartleaf Lane in Waldorf, for the reported house on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single family residence with fire showing from the roof. While operating, a mayday was declared,...
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The Leadership Southern Maryland Emerging Leaders Program (LEAP) Class of 2024 joined forces with Christmas in April Calvert County this month to apply their servant leadership muscle to realizing the home improvement dreams of a Huntingtown resident. Class members are early- and mid-career professionals from Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties, who are devoting...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Deputies from the Patrol and Criminal Investigations Divisions arrested and charged Danielle Lynette Washington, 37, of Lexington Park, with CDS: Possession With Intent to Distribute Narcotics, CDS: Possession with Intent to Distribute, and two counts CDS: Possession – Not Cannabis. On Thursday, May 16, 2024, while conducting proactive traffic...
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Meeting Overview: The Saint Mary’s County Police Accountability Board (PAB) convened on May 16, 2024, chaired by Nick Cromwell. The meeting included the roll call, approval of the agenda, and review of three key cases related to police conduct. Participants included PAB members, the county deputy attorney, the county legal assistant, and the newly...
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UPDATE: 11:00 A.M.: We regret to say the victim has died from their injuries. No other updates will be provided. Please, if you or anyone you know is battling depression and are considering suicide, reach out to someone. You are not in this alone. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline can be reached at 1-800-273-8255...
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UPDATE 5/15/2024: Following an ongoing investigation by the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, Jontae Lamont Proctor, 21, of No Fixed Address, was apprehended on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, in connection with the April 2, 2024 shooting at Applebee’s in California, MD. Proctor was arrested without incident in the parking lot of a business in...
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Thousands of residents and visitors with their eyes on the water have helped scientists understand when bottlenose dolphins are visiting the Chesapeake Bay. Are you ready to be one of them? Researchers at the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science’s (UMCES) Chesapeake Biological Laboratory launched the Chesapeake DolphinWatch App in 2017 to get real-time reports of...
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Memorial Day: A Day to Remember the Fallen
Monday, May 27, 2024, is Memorial Day. This day is a national holiday, for remembering and honoring men and women, who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country. Waterloo, New York, was declared the official birthplace of Memorial Day by President Lyndon Johnson in May 1966. The holiday had many origins,...
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