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Restrictions Imposed on Use of Cannabis in the Town of Chesapeake Beach

Restrictions Imposed on Use of Cannabis in the Town of Chesapeake Beach

During the October 19th, 2023, Town Council meeting and after holding a public hearing, the Town Council passed Ordinance 0-23-22, an ordinance of the Town Council of Chesapeake Beach, Maryland, regarding the use of Cannabis on Town property and in any business establishment in Town. Per Ordinance 0-23-22 that will become effective on November...
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CSM Celebrates 25 Adult Graduates for Returning to School to Earn Their High School Diplomas

CSM Celebrates 25 Adult Graduates for Returning to School to Earn Their High School Diplomas

The faculty and staff of the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) joined the families and friends of 25 Adult Education Program graduates Nov. 1 to celebrate the students for returning to school and earning their Maryland high school diploma. The CSM Adult Education Program offers fundamental education courses that cover areas such as basic...
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House Fire in La Plata Under Investigation, No Injuries Reported

House Fire in La Plata Under Investigation, No Injuries Reported

On Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at approximately 4:40 p.m., fire and rescue personnel responded to the 1000 block of Martin Drive in La Plata, for the reported house on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find smoke showing from a 2-story residence. Firefighters entered the residence to find fire in living room and...
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22nd Annual Silent Angel Memorial to be held Sunday, December 3, 2023

22nd Annual Silent Angel Memorial to be held Sunday, December 3, 2023

In a poignant commemoration of lives lost to homicide, community members are cordially invited to participate in the 22nd Annual Silent Angel Memorial hosted by the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at 6 p.m., at the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department at 46900 South Shangri La Drive, Lexington Park,...
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CalvertHealth Medical Center, Calvert Sheriff’s Office and Maryland State Police Conducting Active Shooter Drill/Live Exercise Saturday, Nov.18th, 2023

CalvertHealth Medical Center, Calvert Sheriff’s Office and Maryland State Police Conducting Active Shooter Drill/Live Exercise Saturday, Nov.18th, 2023

CalvertHealth Medical Center will be conducting an Active Shooter Drill/Live Exercise on Saturday, November 18, 2023, from 7:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. The exercise will be held in conjunction with the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office and Maryland State Police – Prince Frederick Barrack “U”. You may see a large police presence at the hospital...
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Charles County Cold Case: Police Seeking Information in 2008 Waldorf Murder of 24-Year-Old Daniel Cordova

Charles County Cold Case: Police Seeking Information in 2008 Waldorf Murder of 24-Year-Old Daniel Cordova

The homicide of Daniel Cordova, a 24-year old resident of Waldorf. His case remains unsolved. Help us bring justice to the victim and his family. On November 11, 2008 at 8:24 p.m., officers with the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Lowe’s Home Improvement at 2525 Crain Highway in Waldorf. Upon arrival, they...
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Charles County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Any Information in 40-Year-Old Unsolved Murder of 17-Year-Old in Waldorf

Charles County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Any Information in 40-Year-Old Unsolved Murder of 17-Year-Old in Waldorf

Friday, November 13th, 1980, Deborah Brooks, a 17-year old Washington D.C resident who was located in Waldorf. Despite continued efforts, her case remains unsolved. Your assistance can help us bring justice to Deborah and her family. On the evening of November 13, 1980, Deborah Brooks left her residence in Northeast Washington, D.C heading to...
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Over 9.1 Millions Acres of Chesapeake Bay Watershed Now Protected

Over 9.1 Millions Acres of Chesapeake Bay Watershed Now Protected

Annapolis, MD— As of 2022, data collected by the Chesapeake Bay Program show that 9.1 million acres of land in the Chesapeake Bay watershed—roughly 22% of the total land in the region—are permanently protected from development. The Chesapeake Bay Program works to extend the acres of protected lands through its Protected Lands Workgroup, which is...
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UPDATE: Police Investigating One Shot in Brandywine, Victim Flown to Area Trauma Center

UPDATE: Police Investigating One Shot in Brandywine, Victim Flown to Area Trauma Center

UPDATE: On November 9, 2023, at 3:49 p.m., officers responded to the 3500 block of Malcolm Road in Brandywine for the report of a person with a gunshot wound. When officers arrived, they located an adult male with a gunshot wound. He was flown to a hospital where he was treated for injuries that...
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Police Investigating Stabbing in Lexington Park, Victim Flown to Trauma Center

Police Investigating Stabbing in Lexington Park, Victim Flown to Trauma Center

On Thursday, November 9, 2023, at approximately 8:00 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of the Cherry Cove located at 21027 Great Mills Road in Lexington Park, for the reported stabbing. Crews arrived on the scene to find a male victim suffering from multiple stab wounds to the upper body. Emergency...
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Hand Gun Recovered at Henry Lackey High School in Charles County

Hand Gun Recovered at Henry Lackey High School in Charles County

On November 7, 2023, at 8:53 a.m., school administrators at Henry Lackey High School were made aware of a student who was reportedly in possession of a handgun. The student was contacted and the investigation revealed a handgun in their vehicle, which was in the parking lot of the school. The handgun, determined to...
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California Man Charged with Attempted First-Degree Murder Following Assault with Vehicle

California Man Charged with Attempted First-Degree Murder Following Assault with Vehicle

Sylvester Kenneth Price, 22, of California, MD, has been charged with three counts each of Attempted First-Degree Murder, First-Degree Assault, and Second-Degree Assault following his arrest for striking a pedestrian with his vehicle at approximately 11:45 a.m., on Friday, November 3, 2023. Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division responded to...
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Impaired Leonardtown Man Arrested After Striking Building with Car in Lexington Park

Impaired Leonardtown Man Arrested After Striking Building with Car in Lexington Park

On Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at approximately 3:30 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the St. Mary’s Square located at 21600 Great Mills Road in Lexington Park, for the motor vehicle collision involving a structure. 911 callers reported the driver appeared to be impaired and possibly injured. Crews arrived on the scene...
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Lexington Park Man Sentenced to Additional 55 Years in Prison for Probation Violations After Murder at Chancellor’s Run Regional Park

Lexington Park Man Sentenced to Additional 55 Years in Prison for Probation Violations After Murder at Chancellor’s Run Regional Park

State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling announced today that Leonard Charles Hall, 29, of Lexington Park, Maryland, was sentenced to 55 years in prison for violating probation by incurring a new conviction for conspiracy to commit first degree murder. At the time of the homicide, Hall was on probation for five cases. The new conviction violated...
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Mother Suffers Serious Burns, Daughter Arrested After Intentionally Setting House on Fire

Mother Suffers Serious Burns, Daughter Arrested After Intentionally Setting House on Fire

On Saturday, October 24, 2023, at approximately 5:47 a.m., fire and rescue personnel from Anne Arundel County and Prince George’s County were dispatched to a reported structure fire at 5613 Carroll Street in Churchton. The homeowner/occupant called 911 and advised that her adult daughter had set fire to her home. The 911 caller stated...
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Operator Flown to Trauma Center After Striking Church in Bryans Road

Operator Flown to Trauma Center After Striking Church in Bryans Road

On Monday, November 6, 2023, at approximately 3:20 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the Grace Baptist Church located at 7345 Indian Head Highway in Bryans Road, for the reported vehicle into the building with entrapment. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle struck the side of the structure...
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UPDATE: Police Investigating Two Shootings Within One Hour in St. Mary’s County

UPDATE: Police Investigating Two Shootings Within One Hour in St. Mary’s County

UPDATE 11/4/2023:  Police have released an update to the first shooting the occurred at the St. Mary’s Fine Wine and Spirts in Great Mills. The victim has succumbed to their injuries. At approximately 1:16 a.m., emergency personnel was alerted to a second shooting that took place at the Hickory Hills Shopping Center on Three...
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Two Pediatric Patients Flown to Trauma Center After Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Lexington Park

Two Pediatric Patients Flown to Trauma Center After Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Lexington Park

On Friday, November 3, 2023, at approximately 11:12 p.m., firefighters from Bay District, Second District and NAS Patuxent River responded to the 21000 block of Gambier Place in Lexington Park. Crews arrived on the scene to find all four occupants, two adults and two children, had evacuated the home and were suffering from CO...
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Police Arrest Man After Stabbing Senior Citizen Multiple Times and Stealing Her Car

Police Arrest Man After Stabbing Senior Citizen Multiple Times and Stealing Her Car

Clinton station detectives located and arrested the suspect who stabbed a senior citizen in Camp Springs on Wednesday. The suspect is 30-year-old James Minor of Clinton. He’s charged with stabbing a woman in her 70s inside of a business then stealing her vehicle. The victim remains hospitalized in stable condition. On November 1, 2023,...
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Charles County Public Schools and Bus Contractors Come to Agreement for 2023-2024 Contract

Charles County Public Schools and Bus Contractors Come to Agreement for 2023-2024 Contract

“October 29, 2023, Dear CCPS parents, staff, elected officials and community members: I want to update you on Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) transportation operations. The Charles County School Bus Contractors Association has confirmed that all of their bus contractors have agreed to sign the CCPS 2023-2024 transportation contract. The contract includes agreed-upon funding...
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College of Southern Maryland Once Again Ranks Among Top Community Colleges

College of Southern Maryland Once Again Ranks Among Top Community Colleges

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) has once again been found to be among the nation’s and Maryland’s top community colleges, according to Intelligent.com. The website’s rankings for 2024 included CSM on lists of the “Best Community Colleges in Maryland” and the country’s “Best Online Associate in Information Technology and Systems Degree Programs.” CSM...
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Police Investigating Armed Robbery of Citizen in White Plains

Police Investigating Armed Robbery of Citizen in White Plains

On Saturday, October 28, 2023, at 9:30 p.m., officers responded to Friars Lane in White Plains for the report of a citizen robbery. A preliminary investigation revealed the victim was walking in the area when a gray passenger car pulled up and an occupant exited the car, produced a firearm and demanded the victim’s...
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Two Men Sentenced for Execution Style Murder at Chancellor’s Run Regional Park in St. Mary’s County

UPDATE 10/30/2023: State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling announced today that two men were sentenced for their participation in the June 2021 execution style murder of a teenager at the Chancellor’s Run Regional Park. The sentences for Leonard Charles Hall, 29, of Lexington Park, Maryland, and James Reginald Flanagan, 27, of Lexington Park, Maryland, are as...
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Police Investigating 17-Year-Old Waldorf Teen Shot and Killed in Clinton

Police Investigating 17-Year-Old Waldorf Teen Shot and Killed in Clinton

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in Clinton on Saturday. The victim is 17-year-old Mekai Johnson of Waldorf. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case. On October 28, 2023, at approximately 1:55...
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Police Investigating One Shot at The Cut Bar and Restaurant in Waldorf, Search for Two Suspects Continues

Police Investigating One Shot at The Cut Bar and Restaurant in Waldorf, Search for Two Suspects Continues

On Sunday, October 29, 2023, at approximately 2:08 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the The Cut Bar and Restaurant located at 2570 Business Park Drive in Waldorf, for the reported shooting. Officers arrived on the scene to find an adult male patient suffering from a gunshot wound to a lower extremity...
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