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Police Investigating Hit and Run on Crain Highway That Killed 34-Year-Old La Plata Man

Police Investigating Hit and Run on Crain Highway That Killed 34-Year-Old La Plata Man

On July 21, 2023,  at 12:09 a.m., officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 6500 block of Crain Highway in La Plata (near the Shelton Shopping Center) for the report of a man lying in the roadway who appeared to have been struck by a vehicle. Upon arrival, the man was...
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Three Charged After Assaulting Murder Suspect During Trial at St. Mary’s County Courthouse

Three Charged After Assaulting Murder Suspect During Trial at St. Mary’s County Courthouse

On Tuesday, July 18, 2023, police responded to the St. Mary’s County Circuit Courthouse at 41605 Courthouse Drive in Leonardtown, for a report of an assault. Upon arrival, deputies found there was no active disturbance and all parties had been separated and detained. Investigation determined that during a murder trial, a 17-year-old witness was...
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Powerball Drawing Creates Two Maryland Millionaires, Large Winners Sold in PG and Charles County

Powerball Drawing Creates Two Maryland Millionaires, Large Winners Sold in PG and Charles County

Jackpot roll that began in April contributes approximately $10.8 million to the state While the $1.08 billion Powerball jackpot was won last night on a ticket sold in California, the July 19 drawing produced two Maryland tickets worth $1 million each. In addition, one ticket sold in Maryland was a third-tier winner with the...
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First Responders Reunite with Patient Who Suffered Life-Threatening Medical Emergency

First Responders Reunite with Patient Who Suffered Life-Threatening Medical Emergency

On June 13, 2023, Steven Tuttle experienced a life-threatening medical emergency in which he called 911 for help. St. Mary’s County Department of Emergency Services and Maryland State Police Aviation Command responded. Paramedic James Cawley, EMT Thomas Jamison, EMT Kelley Bean and EMT Alexandra Barnaby provided life-saving care for Mr. Tuttle and the Maryland...
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Charles County Patrol Officers Locate Stolen Car and Arrest Suspect

Charles County Patrol Officers Locate Stolen Car and Arrest Suspect

On July 7, 2023, at 1:29 a.m., patrol officers were in the 11500 block of Berry Road when they observed a car parked at a business. All four doors to the vehicle were open and loud music was playing. Officers investigated and learned the car was reported stolen from Washington, D.C. The driver, Eric...
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Hospice of the Chesapeake 20th Annual Golf Tournament Registration is Open

Hospice of the Chesapeake 20th Annual Golf Tournament Registration is Open

Hospice of the Chesapeake invites all area golfers to reserve their foursome now for the nonprofit’s 20th annual Golf Tournament on Thursday, Sept. 28, at Queenstown Harbor Golf Course in Queenstown, Maryland. Registration will begin at 9 a.m., followed by a 10 a.m. shotgun start. The day includes a full breakfast by Main &...
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Death Investigation Ongoing After Man is Found Unresponsive in Thomas Stone High Schools Outdoor Pool

Death Investigation Ongoing After Man is Found Unresponsive in Thomas Stone High Schools Outdoor Pool

Charles County Parks & Recreation released the following. “On Thursday, July 13, a patron was found unresponsive in the Thomas Stone Outdoor Pool. Lifeguards called 9-1-1 and immediately began administering CPR. Emergency services arrived soon after and transported the patient to the hospital, where the individual was officially pronounced deceased. We extend our condolences...
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VIDEO: Video Released After Carjacking Suspect Died in High Speed Chase and Crash on Mattawoman Beantown Road in Waldorf

VIDEO: Video Released After Carjacking Suspect Died in High Speed Chase and Crash on Mattawoman Beantown Road in Waldorf

UPDATE 7/17/2023: The Maryland Office of the Attorney General Independent Investigations Division Released the following statement: The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Office of the Attorney General is investigating a fatal crash that occurred following a police pursuit in Charles County on Thursday afternoon. On June 29, at approximately 2:00 p.m., officers with...
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UPDATE: Police Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision That Killed 14-Year-Old Boy in Leonardtown

UPDATE: Police Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision That Killed 14-Year-Old Boy in Leonardtown

UPDATE 7/17/2023: On July 16, 2023, at 2:54 PM police and emergency services were dispatched to a reported head- on motor vehicle collision with injuries in the area of the twenty-two thousand block of Newtowne  Neck Road in Leonardtown. Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office arrived on scene and observed a 2013...
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Chesapeake Beach Woman Pleads Guilty to Involuntary Manslaughter After Assaulting Mother-in-Law That Resulted in Her Death

Chesapeake Beach Woman Pleads Guilty to Involuntary Manslaughter After Assaulting Mother-in-Law That Resulted in Her Death

On July 7, 2023, Madison G. Wagaman, 35, of Chesapeake Beach, Maryland, entered a guilty plea in Calvert County Circuit Court to involuntary manslaughter. The plea stemmed from a March 22, 2022, incident in which Wagaman got involved in an argument with her 74-year old mother-in-law. Wagaman ultimately struck the victim in the face,...
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Police Investigating Hit and Run Motor Vehicle Collision in Lexington Park That Sends One to Hospital

Police Investigating Hit and Run Motor Vehicle Collision in Lexington Park That Sends One to Hospital

On Sunday, July 16, 2023, at approximately 2:45 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Three Notch Road and Lincoln Avenue in Lexington Park, for the motor vehicle collision with injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to find three vehicles in the roadway with one patient with injuries. The operator of...
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Police Investigating Attempted Burglary to Tackle Box in Lexington Park

Police Investigating Attempted Burglary to Tackle Box in Lexington Park

On Friday, July 14, 2023, at approximately 12:20 a.m., police responded to the Tackle Box located at 22035 Three Notch Road in Lexington Park, for the reported burglary and glass break alarms. Police arrived on the scene within minutes to find the front door glass shattered with a large brick nearby. Upon further investigation,...
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Linda L. Kelley Animal Shelter Hosting “Sweating Off the Shelter Pounds” Adoption Event and Waiving Fees Through July-August 2023

Linda L. Kelley Animal Shelter Hosting “Sweating Off the Shelter Pounds” Adoption Event and Waiving Fees Through July-August 2023

The Linda L. Kelley Animal Shelter is at capacity for housing shelter animals. To help unite these wonderful animals with forever homes, the shelter is hosting a “Sweating Off the Shelter Pounds” adoption event and waiving fees for any adoptable animal that has been at the shelter for 30 days or more to qualified...
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Leonardtown Summer Music Festival and Local Businesses Present Tribute Bar Crawl and Memorial in Honor of Brice Trossbach

Leonardtown Summer Music Festival and Local Businesses Present Tribute Bar Crawl and Memorial in Honor of Brice Trossbach

The Town of Leonardtown comes together once again on Saturday, July 15, 2023, to honor their fallen local hero. The Town and local Leonardtown Businesses will dedicate Saturday’s Summer Bar Crawl and music festival concert in Brice’s memory. Attendees may also lend their support by making donations for the family at the participating businesses...
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UPDATE: Police Investigating Motor Vehicle Collision in Calvert County That Killed Lusby Woman

UPDATE: Police Investigating Motor Vehicle Collision in Calvert County That Killed Lusby Woman

UPDATE: On July 9, 2023, at 8:24 p.m., members of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Patrol Bureau responded to report of a serious motor vehicle crash with injuries in the area of MD Rt. 4 and White Sands Drive in Lusby. Upon arrival, deputies determined the one of the operators of the vehicles succumbed to...
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Police Investigating Helicopter Crash in Charles County, No Serious Injuries Reported

Police Investigating Helicopter Crash in Charles County, No Serious Injuries Reported

On Sunday, July 9, 2023, police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of 9122 Maytide Street and Linden Grove Drive in Waldorf, for the report of a small aircraft down. 911 callers reported a small helicopter conducted a emergency landing and was currently in their backyard. Crews arrived on the scene to...
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Waldorf Man Sentenced to Over 3 Years for Impersonating Deputy U.S. Marshal and Being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm

Waldorf Man Sentenced to Over 3 Years for Impersonating Deputy U.S. Marshal and Being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm

UPDATE 7/7/2023: U.S. District Judge Theodore D. Chuang today sentenced Antione William Tuckson, age 38, of Waldorf, Maryland, to 37 months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for false impersonation of an officer and employee of the United States and for being a felon in possession of a firearm. The...
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20-Year-Old Killed During Home Fireworks Display in Waldorf

20-Year-Old Killed During Home Fireworks Display in Waldorf

Deputy State Fire Marshal’s along with the Charles County Sheriff’s Office, responded to Bannister Circle in Waldorf of Charles County for an injured subject due to the detonation of a firework. On July 5, 2023, around 9 pm, a group of friends were gathered setting off fireworks behind a residence when one firework went...
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Charles County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash Involving a Pedestrian in Waldorf

Charles County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash Involving a Pedestrian in Waldorf

On July 6, 2023,  at 12:10 p.m., officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to a motor vehicle crash in the area of Old Washington Road and Trade Zone Court in Waldorf. A preliminary investigation revealed the driver of a Chrysler Pacifica was exiting a business and turning onto Old Washington Road when...
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Funeral and Services Schedule for Fallen Firefighter Brice Trossbach

Funeral and Services Schedule for Fallen Firefighter Brice Trossbach

PLEASE SHARE – Viewing will be held on Wednesday July 5th 2023, from 1:00 p.m., to 7:00 p.m., with Fireman’s Prayers at 7:00 p.m., at the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department, 24801 Three Notch Road in Hollywood, MD 20636. Funeral Services are the following day, Thursday July 6th, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., (approx. 2 hours)...
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Charles County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Two Teens Shot in Waldorf

Charles County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Two Teens Shot in Waldorf

UPDATE – Charles County Sheriff’s Office  Press Release: On July 4, 2023,  at 12:15 a.m., officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 4100 block of Falcon Place in Waldorf for the report of a shooting. When officers arrived, they located two teens with gunshot wounds. The teens were transported to hospitals...
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Police in St. Mary’s County Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Accident on St. Andrew’s Church Road

Police in St. Mary’s County Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Accident on St. Andrew’s Church Road

On July 03, 2023 at 3:42 p.m. deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the report of a single vehicle accident in the area of St. Andrew’s Church Rd and Fairgrounds Rd. Deputies arrived to find a single vehicle had left the roadway. The driver and passenger were extricated from the...
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UPDATE: Police Arrest 20-Year-Old Man After he Stole a Fork Lift an Intentionally Ran Over and Killed a 73-Year-Old Waldorf Woman in Home Depot Parking Lot

UPDATE: Police Arrest 20-Year-Old Man After he Stole a Fork Lift an Intentionally Ran Over and Killed a 73-Year-Old Waldorf Woman in Home Depot Parking Lot

UPDATE: 7/3/2023: On July 2, 2023, at 12:40 a.m., Deputies from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Lowe’s located at 2525 Crain Highway in Waldorf, for the report of a burglary in progress. According to witnesses, the suspect broke into the business, stole a forklift, and fled by ramming the gates. When...
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UPDATE: Police Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision That Killed 30-Year-Old Hughesville Man

UPDATE: Police Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision That Killed 30-Year-Old Hughesville Man

UPDATE 7/1/2023: On June 30, 2023, at 6:19 p.m., officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of Burnt Store Road and Old Blandford Place in Hughesville for the report of a motor vehicle crash. When officers arrived, they found the vehicle had struck a tree and the driver was deceased....
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Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department Mourns Loss of Firefighter Brice Trossbach

Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department Mourns Loss of Firefighter Brice Trossbach

With profound sadness, the Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department Company 1 (LVFD) announces the passing of one of our own, Brice Trossbach, 25. Brice died in the line of duty while responding to a structure fire in Leonardtown with the Naval District Washington Fire Department, where he was a career firefighter. “Being a firefighter is...
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