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Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision in Calvert County Under Investigation

Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision in Calvert County Under Investigation

On Saturday, October 12, 2024, at approximately 4:40 a.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Route 4 and Skinners Turn Road in Owings, for the reported motor vehicle collision with unknown injuries. Police arrived on the scene and located the single vehicle off the roadway and into a utility...
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Waldorf Teen and Washington D.C. Man Arrested for Murder at Foot Locker, Police Searching for Third Suspect

Waldorf Teen and Washington D.C. Man Arrested for Murder at Foot Locker, Police Searching for Third Suspect

The Prince George’s County Police Department arrested and charged two suspects in connection with a fatal shooting inside of a Foot Locker store on Thursday in Hillcrest Heights. The suspects are 19-year-old Andres Rodriguez-Corona of Waldorf and 22-year-old Carl Sanders of Washington, DC. They are charged in connection with the murder of 24-year-old Dominique...
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UPDATE: Greenbelt Man Sentenced to Life for Attempted First Degree Murder of Calvert County Deputy

UPDATE: Greenbelt Man Sentenced to Life for Attempted First Degree Murder of Calvert County Deputy

UPDATE 10/11/2024: Brandon Alexander Turner, 23, of Greenbelt, was sentenced on October 11, 2024, to life imprisonment, with 40 years of active time, for the attempted first degree murder of Calvert County Master Deputy Sheriff James Flynt. Turner also received consecutive sentences for first degree assaults on Deputy Anthony Aranda and Deputy Tyler Bowen....
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Scramblers Breaks Ground on First Maryland Location in Lexington Park

Scramblers Breaks Ground on First Maryland Location in Lexington Park

Scramblers, a beloved breakfast and lunch restaurant chain, is thrilled to announce the start of construction on their first Maryland location at 21991 Three Notch Road, in Lexington Park. This marks an exciting new chapter for the company as it expands into its fourth state, with plans to open the doors to the Southern...
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UPDATE: Lexington Park Woman Killed Her Boyfriend in Front of Her Daughter and Grandchild in St. Mary’s County

UPDATE: Lexington Park Woman Killed Her Boyfriend in Front of Her Daughter and Grandchild in St. Mary’s County

UPDATE 10/10/2023: On October 7, 2024, at approximately 1:00 p.m., Maryland State Police responded to a report that a man had been struck by a vehicle at Spring Valley Drive and Valley Court in Lexington Park. The pedestrian was identified as 53-year-old Demeatrum Scarborough, also known as “Felly,” sustained critical injuries. The driver of...
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UPDATE: 14-Year-Old and 16-Year-Old Charged in Stabbing of 15-Year-Old in White Plains, Victim Flown to Trauma Center

UPDATE: 14-Year-Old and 16-Year-Old Charged in Stabbing of 15-Year-Old in White Plains, Victim Flown to Trauma Center

UPDATE 10/11/2024: On Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at 2:35 p.m., officers responded to the 11200 block of St. Christopher Drive in White Plains for the report of a stabbing. A preliminary investigation showed three teens were walking home after being dropped off by a school bus when they were approached by a group of other...
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Advance Voter Registration Deadline is October 15, 2024 – Marylanders Can Register to Vote Online, By Mail or In-Person

Advance Voter Registration Deadline is October 15, 2024 – Marylanders Can Register to Vote Online, By Mail or In-Person

The Maryland State Board of Elections (SBE) today is reminding Marylanders that the advance deadline to register to vote in this year’s Presidential General Election is Tuesday, October 15, 2024. To register to vote or check that your registration is up to date, use SBE’s online registration system. Those who prefer not to register...
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Lexington Park Man Charged with Machine Gun Possession Following Search Related to Woman’s Fatal Shooting

Lexington Park Man Charged with Machine Gun Possession Following Search Related to Woman’s Fatal Shooting

Devin Allen Miles, 21, of Lexington Park, faces multiple charges related to firearm possession after a search of a home on October 8, 2024, uncovered an unregistered firearm equipped with a machine gun conversion device. The search was conducted as part of a death investigation into the tragic fatal shooting of a 21-year-old woman,...
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Marbury Man Pleads Guilty in Child Pornography Possession and Distribution Case

Marbury Man Pleads Guilty in Child Pornography Possession and Distribution Case

Charles County Sheriff’s Office detectives have charged a suspect in connection with the possession and distribution of child pornography. In December of 2023, the Charles County Sheriff’s Office received a Cyber tip, which was reported to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) by a social media platform. The tip outlined a...
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Virginia Man Arrested in LaPlata for Drunk Driving with Two Small Children in Vehicle

Virginia Man Arrested in LaPlata for Drunk Driving with Two Small Children in Vehicle

On October 4, 2024, at approximately 11:51 p.m., an officer from the La Plata Police Department observed a Ford Explorer traveling southbound on Crain Highway near Shining Willow Way weaving and driving in an erratic manner. Upon stopping the vehicle, the officer observed the driver presenting bloodshot and glassy eyes. A strong odor of...
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Drunk Waldorf Woman Arrested After Rolling Over Vehicle and Injuring Four Children

Drunk Waldorf Woman Arrested After Rolling Over Vehicle and Injuring Four Children

On Saturday, October 5, 2024, at about 11:07 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Charles Street and Kentucky Avenue in La Plata, for the reported motor vehicle collision with injuries. The incident was upgraded to a serious motor vehicle collision at 11:12 p.m., after the 911 caller reported...
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Police Seeking Any Information in 27-Year-Old Cold Case Murder of 33-Year-Old Elizabeth Sloane

Police Seeking Any Information in 27-Year-Old Cold Case Murder of 33-Year-Old Elizabeth Sloane

On October 6, 1997, at approximately 6 p.m., officers with the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to a field near the Charles County Fairgrounds. Upon arrival, officers located a deceased female wrapped in a blanket. The female was identified as Elizabeth Sloane, a 33-year-old resident of Capitol Heights, Maryland. Sloane was transported to the...
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Motorcyclist Flown to Trauma Center After Collision in Clements

Motorcyclist Flown to Trauma Center After Collision in Clements

On Monday, October 7, 2024, at approximately 2:17 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Colton Point Road and Hurry Road in Clements, for the reported motor vehicle collision involving a motorcycle. First Responders arrived on the scene to find a motorcycle and Chevrolet Tahoe involved in a T-bone...
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UPDATE: St. Mary’s County Mourns the Passing of Judge Michael J. Stamm, County Administrative Judge

UPDATE: St. Mary’s County Mourns the Passing of Judge Michael J. Stamm, County Administrative Judge

UPDATE 10/6/2024: Funeral services for the Honorable Michael J. Stamm will be held on Monday, October 7, 2024, at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Solomons, beginning at 9 a.m. Drivers in the area may experience heavier-than-normal traffic on Route 4, especially near the Governor Thomas Johnson Bridge. Please allow extra...
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No Injuries Reported After Vehicle Strikes Parked Vehicles and Bollywood Masala Restaurant in California

No Injuries Reported After Vehicle Strikes Parked Vehicles and Bollywood Masala Restaurant in California

On Friday, October 4, 2024, at approximately 1:25 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the Bollywood Masala restaurant located at 23418 Three Notch Road in California, for the reported motor vehicle collision involving a structure. Crews arrived on the scene to find a white BMW SUV struck two parked vehicles, a...
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Police in Charles County Investigating Motor Vehicle Crash That Killed 64-Year-Old Bel Alton

Police in Charles County Investigating Motor Vehicle Crash That Killed 64-Year-Old Bel Alton

On October 4, 2024, at 12:17 a.m., officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to a single-vehicle crash near Chapel Point Road and Brooks Farm Road in La Plata. Upon arrival, officers and EMS discovered a Chevy Tahoe that had veered off the road, struck a tree, and come to rest back on...
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UPDATE: Calvert County Public Schools Superintendent Email – Community Seeking Answers After 12 Middle School Students Abandoned by School Bus Driver in Rain at Wrong Location

UPDATE: Calvert County Public Schools Superintendent Email – Community Seeking Answers After 12 Middle School Students Abandoned by School Bus Driver in Rain at Wrong Location

UPDATE 10/4/2024: An email send out to parents reads the following. Dear Calvert County Public Schools Community, I am writing to address the recent incident involving bus transportation on October 1, 2024, which has understandably raised concerns among our families and community. I want to express my sincere apologies to the students and parents...
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Tyquan Samuel Wills, 25, of Lexington Park – A History of Criminal Activity in St. Mary’s County

Tyquan Samuel Wills, 25, of Lexington Park – A History of Criminal Activity in St. Mary’s County

Tyquan Samuel Wills, 25, of Lexington Park, has been involved in a series of criminal incidents since 2020, leading to multiple convictions and prison sentences. His offenses primarily include drug trafficking, firearms violations, and resisting arrest. Here is a detailed account of his criminal activities and the subsequent legal outcomes. 2020: October 7 Incident...
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UPDATE – DETAILS RELEASED: High-Speed Chase in St. Mary’s County Leads to Multiple Arrests, Including Attempted Murder Suspect

UPDATE – DETAILS RELEASED: High-Speed Chase in St. Mary’s County Leads to Multiple Arrests, Including Attempted Murder Suspect

UPDATE 10/3/2024 @ 4:30 pm: On October 2, 2024, deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office arrested three individuals following a vehicle pursuit and subsequent search. Among the arrested were Davione Syheme Mason, 23, of Lexington Park, who was wanted on an outstanding warrant for attempted second-degree murder and other serious charges, and...
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Courtroom Chaos: Mechanicsville Man Tackled After Attempted Escape During Court Hearing

Courtroom Chaos: Mechanicsville Man Tackled After Attempted Escape During Court Hearing

Devin E. Webb, 38, of Mechanicsville, was arrested on October 1, 2024, after an alleged attempt to escape from custody during a court appearance at the St. Mary’s County District Court in Leonardtown. Webb was in court for an unrelated matter when the incident occurred. According to the statement of charges, Webb was brought...
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Maryland Car Rally Task Force Dismantles Over Twelve Unlawful Exhibition Driving Events In Maryland Counties Saturday Night

Maryland Car Rally Task Force Dismantles Over Twelve Unlawful Exhibition Driving Events In Maryland Counties Saturday Night

Members from the Maryland Car Rally Task Force, working in collaboration with the Maryland State Police Special Operations Division, and allied police agencies disrupted twelve unlawful exhibition driving events throughout multiple Maryland counties, including Prince George’s, Anne Arundel, Howard and Baltimore, Saturday night. Police responded to several locations where up to 500 participants gathered...
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VIDEO: State’s Attorney Jamie Sterling Proposes Office Reorganization to Enhance Efficiency and Prosecution

VIDEO: State’s Attorney Jamie Sterling Proposes Office Reorganization to Enhance Efficiency and Prosecution

During the St. Mary’s County Commissioners meeting on October 1, 2024, Jamie Sterling, the State’s Attorney for St. Mary’s County, presented a proposal for a reorganization of the State’s Attorney’s Office. The reorganization was aimed at improving the office’s efficiency and effectiveness in handling its workload, particularly in terms of prosecuting cases and managing...
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Major Drug Arrests in Prince Frederick: Trio Charged with Drug Distribution and Possession

Major Drug Arrests in Prince Frederick: Trio Charged with Drug Distribution and Possession

On September 18, 2024, Calvert County Sheriff’s deputies arrested three individuals in Prince Frederick after discovering evidence of drug distribution and possession during traffic stops. The individuals, identified as Barbara Ann Magruder, 46, of Prince Frederick, Kimberly Marie Hamm, 44, of Chesapeake Beach, and William O’Brian Kennedy, 45, also of Chesapeake Beach, now face...
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Mechanicsville Man Arrested for Stealing from Church and Damaging Property

Mechanicsville Man Arrested for Stealing from Church and Damaging Property

Devin Eric Webb, 38, of Mechanicsville, was arrested on September 29, 2024, following a break-in at Our Lady of the Wayside Church on Chaptico Road in Mechanicsville. According to court documents, Webb is accused of entering the church, damaging property, and stealing items including approximately $700 in cash and nine foldable chairs. The St....
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Update: La Plata Man Faces DUI and Gun Charges After Crashing into Hill’s Country-Store in Mechanicsville

Update: La Plata Man Faces DUI and Gun Charges After Crashing into Hill’s Country-Store in Mechanicsville

UPDATE 9/30/2024: The driver of the vehicle involved in the crash on on Friday, September 27, 2024, has been identified as Samuel William Vargo, 28, of La Plata. According to court records, upon arrival at the scene, police found Vargo sitting on the damaged staircase of the building, speaking on the phone with his...
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