The La Plata Police Department (LPPD) is proud to unveil its Special Olympics Maryland (SOMD) Torch Run public/private partnership cruiser. The Special Olympics Torch Run and SOM logos are displayed on the sides of the cruiser. For over 42-years, law enforcement has been the single largest fundraiser for Special Olympics nationwide. The funds have...
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On Saturday, April 27, 2024, at approximately 10:10 a.m., deputies from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Bureau responded to the 4600 block of Hardesty Road in Huntingtown, for the reports of shots fired. Preliminary investigation revealed, that two cyclists participating in the charity ‘End Hunger’ Bike Ride were riding their bicycles on Hardesty...
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UPDATE @ 10:33 a.m.: Ambulance from Cavlert, and St. Mary’s responding to the scene, all other fire department services cancelled. Roadwill will be open within the next 45 minutes. Expect extended delays. SMECO has been requested to respond due to a damaged utility pole. 4/29/2024: On Monday, April 29, 2024, at 10:20 a.m., police,...
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On April 19, 2024, Deputy Plant responded to a traffic complaint in the area of N. Solomons Island Road and White Sands Drive in Lusby. The complainant advised two vehicles were driving recklessly, weaving in and out of traffic, and cutting off other vehicles on the roadway. Additional calls were received that the suspect...
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On Sunday, April 28, 2024, at approximately 2:15 p.m., firefighters from Huntingtown, North Beach, St. Leonard, Dunkirk and surrounding departments reported to the 7000 block of Dorothy Drive in Sunderland, for the reported structure on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find a 2 story detached garage with heavy fire showing. Firefighters extinguished...
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UPDATE 4/29/2024: On Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 9:05 p.m., officers were working secondary employment at a carnival in the parking lot at St. Charles Towne Center when a 15-year-old male approached and said he had been shot. The officers provided first aid until EMS responded and transported the teen to a hospital. It...
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On Saturday, April 27, 2024, at approximately 5:06 p.m., Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported 2-car collision at the intersection of Budds Creek Road and Mechanicsville Road in Mechanicsville. The preliminary investigation revealed a 2021 Honda Accord, operated by Autumn Leighanne Compton, 19, of Cobb Island, attempted to...
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Following a criminal investigation, St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office (SMCSO) Deputy Donald Anthony Shubrooks, Badge #389, aged 29, was arrested Saturday, April 27, 2024, on charges of Assault Second-Degree. At approximately 3:39 p.m., Saturday, Shubrooks contacted the SMCSO nonemergency line and advised a dispatcher he had been involved in a domestic dispute with his...
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On Friday, April 27, 2024, at approximately 8:58 p.m., firefighters from Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department and surrounding departments responded to the 10000 block of Lyles Place in Waldorf, for the structure fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single story residence with fire showing. Firefighters utilized two attack lines and made entry...
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Unfortunately the Southern Maryland Convention Parade this year has been called off due to Charles County Officials not signing off on the permits for parade routes presented, due to the area being too busy. Instead, the 77th Annual Convention will be Sunday, April 28, 2024, 12:00 p.m., located at the Bluecrabs Stadium, 11765 St...
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UPDATE 4/26/2024: Tony Covington, State’s Attorney for Charles County, announced that on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, Charles County Circuit Court Judge Donine Carrington Martin sentenced Mehki Joseph Smith, 24, of Waldorf, to Life with all but 35 years suspended in prison for the First-Degree Murder of Michael Anthony Dodson, Sr. and the Use of...
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Maryland State Police are encouraging people to take part in National Drug Take Back Day in an effort to combat opioid addiction. People can drop off unwanted prescription drugs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 27, at all 23 state police barracks—no questions asked. Maryland State Police are participating in this...
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On April 22, 20224, detectives assigned to the Charles County Sheriff’s Office, Criminal Investigations Division Robbery Unit arrested five suspects, ages 17 to 21, who were identified as suspects in several armed robberies that go back to April 9, 2024. In these cases, the suspects used a fake profile of a female on a...
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UPDATE 4/25/2024: On Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at approximately 3:55 a.m., firefighters from Second District and surrounding departments responded to 17581 Whitestone Drive in Tall Timbers, for the reported structure fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find a two and a half story residence fully engulfed in flames threatening two nearby residences and...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Deputies recovered drugs and cash following two separate traffic stops. At approximately 12:27 a.m., on April 22, 2024, Deputy First Class Travis Wimberly stopped a 2021 Nissan Versa at the intersection of Pleasant Mill Drive and Great Mills Road in Great Mills for equipment and traffic violations. After observing...
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UPDATE 4/24/2024 @ 9:50 a.m.: The Office of the State Fire Marshal estimated the total financial loss at $1,100,000. The loss of the structure was estimated at $600,000 and the contents were valued at $500,000. Over 95 firefighters responded to the incident and the fire was placed under control in 2 hours. The cause...
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UPDATE 4/23/2024: On Monday, April 22, 2024, at approximately 2:58 p.m., Troopers from Maryland State Police La Plata Barrack responded to United States Route 301 (Crain Hwy) at Acton Lane for a report of a serious motor vehicle collision. Due to the circumstances, the Maryland State Police CRASH Team responded to assume the investigation....
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Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Isaiah Mercado is no stranger to high-stress scenarios. As a Navy armament weapons support equipment technician with Navy Munitions Command Atlantic Detachment Patuxent River (NMCLANT DET Pax) his duties include supporting both air- and surface-launched weapons by performing intermediate level maintenance on both peculiar and common ordnance handling and transportation...
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Residents are invited to “Chalk the Walk” at participating public locations throughout Calvert County to raise awareness about the importance of children’s mental health. The Calvert County Family Network (CCFN) and Department of Parks & Recreation, in partnership with Calvert County Public Schools, Calvert Library, CalvertHealth, Calvert County Behavioral Health, the Local Behavioral Health...
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UPDATE 4/19/2024: Tony Covington, State’s Attorney for Charles County, announced that on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, Charles County Circuit Court Judge Makeba Gibbs sentenced Michael Darrell Dukes, 22, to 10 years with all but 18 months suspended in prison for the Gross Negligent Manslaughter of Zkiara Kemp. Dukes will also be on supervised probation...
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UPDATE 4/18/2024: The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of Devone Articis Hall, 33, no fixed address, in connection with an assault that happened on April 3, 2024, in Lexington Park. The suspect is approximately 5’ 6” tall with a thin build. UPDATE 4/3/2024 @ 3:15 P.M.: On April 3, 2024,...
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On Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at approximately 2:10 p.m., firefighters from Bay District, Second District, Hollywood, Leonardtown and Solomons responded to the St. Mary’s Square located at 21600 Great Mills Road, for the reported structure fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find smoke showing from the rear of the 1-story stripmall. Firefighters found...
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On Wednesday, April 17, 2024, a member of the administration from Leonardtown High School received a report that a student may have a weapon in his vehicle. They immediately notified the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, School Resource Officer and the Department of Safety & Security of this report. A search of the student’s...
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Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is preparing for summer with academic programs such as Summer Boost for elementary school students and Summer School for middle and high school students. High school students who have at least one year of high school under their belt who are looking to get ahead for the upcoming school year...
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On Tuesday, April 16, 2024, six new deputies were sworn in by the honorable Kathy P. Smith (Clerk of the Circuit Court), pinned, and signed their Oath of Office during the Calvert Board of County Commissioners’ public meeting. Calvert deputies will join their classmates from the St. Mary’s County and Charles County Sheriff’s Offices...
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