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Maryland State Police Investigating Woman Found Shot in Her Vehicle in Prince George’s County

Maryland State Police Investigating Woman Found Shot in Her Vehicle in Prince George’s County

Friday, May 3rd, 2024: Maryland State Police are investigating the shooting of a 20-year woman found inside her vehicle in Prince George’s County last night. The victim is identified as Nyah Strong Hairston, 20, of Largo, Maryland. Hairston was transported from the scene by Prince George’s County Fire/EMS personnel to the University of Maryland...
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Send a Note of Thanks to Your Charles County Teacher for Teacher Appreciation Week May 6-10th, 2024

Send a Note of Thanks to Your Charles County Teacher for Teacher Appreciation Week May 6-10th, 2024

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is celebrating National Teacher Appreciation Week May 6 through 10. The week is dedicated to honoring and recognizing educators who play a pivotal role in the lives of children. CCPS is helping parents, guardians, students, colleagues and community members send a note of thanks and gratitude to CCPS teachers who are...
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6-Year-Old Flown to Children’s Center After Being Struck by Vehicle in Mechanicsville

6-Year-Old Flown to Children’s Center After Being Struck by Vehicle in Mechanicsville

On Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at approximately 9:53 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the 25000 block of Friendship School Road in Mechanicsville, for a child struck by a vehicle. Crews arrived on the scene to find a 6-year-old female was struck by a vehicle. The child was reported as conscious and...
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One Transported to Trauma Center with Serious Injuries After Rollover Collision in Waldorf

One Transported to Trauma Center with Serious Injuries After Rollover Collision in Waldorf

On Thursday, May 2, 2024, at approximately 10:10 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of 3400 Old Washington Road in Waldorf, for the serious motor vehicle collision with one trapped. Crews arrived on the scene to confirm one patient trapped and requested a helicopter for an adult male suffering serious...
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Police in Charles County Arrest 18-Year-Old Indian Head Man for Armed Robbery

Police in Charles County Arrest 18-Year-Old Indian Head Man for Armed Robbery

On April 23, 2024, at 6:37 p.m., patrol officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of Lexington Drive and Lexington Place in Waldorf for the report of an armed robbery that had just occurred. A preliminary report showed the victim was walking on Lexington Drive when he was approached by...
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UPDATE: Police in Charles County Investigating Murder on Ruston Place in Waldorf

UPDATE: Police in Charles County Investigating Murder on Ruston Place in Waldorf

UPDATE 5/1/2024: On April 30, 2024, at 10:40 p.m., officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 4500 block of Ruston Place in Waldorf for the report of an injured man. When officers arrived, the man had been pronounced deceased by EMS who also responded. A preliminary investigation showed the victim, Kemo...
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Police Investigating Home Invasion with Victim Shot in Waldorf

Police Investigating Home Invasion with Victim Shot in Waldorf

On Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at approximately 3:40 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the 4000 block of Old Washington Road in Waldorf, for the reported home invasion with one victim shot. 911 callers reported three to five suspects armed with handguns wearing all black entered the residence, shot one victim in...
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Hollywood Woman Arrested for Indecent Exposure After Bizarre Incident in St. Mary’s County

Hollywood Woman Arrested for Indecent Exposure After Bizarre Incident in St. Mary’s County

On Saturday, April 27, 2024, at approximately 11:00 a.m., a Trooper from the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack responded to a residence on Mervell Dean Road in Hollywood, for a reported indecent exposure. Upon arrival, the Trooper made contact with a complainant, who advised 30 minutes prior to calling the police she observed a...
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Police in Calvert County Investigating Motorcycle Crash in Owings That Killed 52-Year-Old North Beach Man

Police in Calvert County Investigating Motorcycle Crash in Owings That Killed 52-Year-Old North Beach Man

On April 29, 2024, at approximately 6:26 p.m., deputies from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Bureau responded to the 3700 block of Chaneyville Road in Owings, for the report of a motorcycle crash. Upon arrival, units discovered a motorcycle just off the roadway and the operator of the motorcycle was deceased. The Crash...
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Woman Flown Out with Serious Injuries After Horse and Buggy Accident with SUV in Leonardtown

Woman Flown Out with Serious Injuries After Horse and Buggy Accident with SUV in Leonardtown

On April 30, 2024, at approximately 7:50 a.m., Police fire and rescue personnel responded to Loveville Road in the area of Busy Corner Road in Leonardtown for a serious motor vehicle accident involving a horse and buggy. Crews arrived at the scene to find a rear-end collision involving a SUV and an Amish buggy...
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La Plata Police Department Unveils Special Olympics Maryland Public/Private Partnership Vehicle

La Plata Police Department Unveils Special Olympics Maryland Public/Private Partnership Vehicle

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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Huntingtown Man Arrested After Firing Shotgun at Cyclists During Charity Ride

Huntingtown Man Arrested After Firing Shotgun at Cyclists During Charity Ride

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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First Responders from Charles, St. Mary’s and Calvert County Respond to Multiple Motor Vehicle Collisions in Hughesville

First Responders from Charles, St. Mary’s and Calvert County Respond to Multiple Motor Vehicle Collisions in Hughesville

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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19-Year-Old Lusby Teen Arrested After Reckless Driving and Weapon Violation

19-Year-Old Lusby Teen Arrested After Reckless Driving and Weapon Violation

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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No Injuries Reported After Large Garage Fire in Sunderland

No Injuries Reported After Large Garage Fire in Sunderland

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: Police Investigating and Seeking Information in Connection to 15-Year-Old Being Stabbed At St. Charles Towne Center

UPDATE: Police Investigating and Seeking Information in Connection to 15-Year-Old Being Stabbed At St. Charles Towne Center

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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UPDATE: 19-Year-Old Killed After Motor Vehicle Collision in Mechanicsville

UPDATE: 19-Year-Old Killed After Motor Vehicle Collision in Mechanicsville

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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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Arrested for Assault Second-Degree

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Arrested for Assault Second-Degree

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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No Injuries Reported After House Fire in Waldorf, Cause Under Investigation

No Injuries Reported After House Fire in Waldorf, Cause Under Investigation

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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77th Annual Southern Maryland Convention Parade Called Off – Event Now Held at Blue Crabs Stadium in Waldorf, Sunday April 28th, 2024

77th Annual Southern Maryland Convention Parade Called Off – Event Now Held at Blue Crabs Stadium in Waldorf, Sunday April 28th, 2024

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: Waldorf Man Sentenced to 35 Years in Prison for Murder of 60-Year-Old Man on Old Washington Road

UPDATE: Waldorf Man Sentenced to 35 Years in Prison for Murder of 60-Year-Old Man on Old Washington Road

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 Participating In National Drug Take Back Day April 27th, 2024

Maryland State Police Participating In National Drug Take Back Day April 27th, 2024

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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Police in Charles County Arrest Five Suspects Linked to Armed Robberies Orchestrated via Social Media

Police in Charles County Arrest Five Suspects Linked to Armed Robberies Orchestrated via Social Media

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: Tall Timbers House Fire Causes Over $1.3 Million in Damage, Cause of Fire Remains Under Investigation

UPDATE: Tall Timbers House Fire Causes Over $1.3 Million in Damage, Cause of Fire Remains Under Investigation

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 Patrol Deputies Make Drug Arrests Following Traffic Stops

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Deputies Make Drug Arrests Following Traffic Stops

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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