On November 27, 2024, John F. Dorsey, a 36, of Lexington Park, was arrested after a routine traffic stop in St. Mary’s County led to the discovery of narcotics and drug paraphernalia. According to court documents, Deputy Joseph Senatore of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office initiated the stop after observing a gold Toyota...
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Kaimrhon Emmanuel Bonaventure, 25, of Douglas Georgia, was arrested in St. Mary’s County, Maryland, on November 27, 2024, for violating a protective order and attempting to break into a residence in Hollywood, Maryland. He faces charges including violating a protective order, third-degree burglary, and fourth-degree burglary. According to court records, officers from the St....
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The community is warmly invited to Suttler Post Farm’s 6th Annual Holiday Open House, taking place on December 14 and 15, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Suttler Post Farm. This cherished event will benefit Hospice of St. Mary’s, offering a festive celebration for a meaningful cause. This year’s open house will feature...
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The Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) is conducting its annual “Boatload of Toys” holiday gift drive at several locations across the state in advance of the 2024 holiday season. NRP officers are collecting donations of new, unopened toys for local children in need. The program is part of the national United States Marine Toys for...
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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is offering holiday shoppers a different type of gift this year–one that can be in honor of a loved one, to benefit future generations, and improve the environment. The Gift of Trees is a program where Marylanders purchase native trees — either a single tree or a grove...
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On Sunday, December 1, 2024, at approximately 12:50 p.m., firefighters from Virginia, Maryland and NDW Dahlgren responded to the 1700 block of Castlewood Drive in Colonial Beach, VA, for the report of multiple boats on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find an approximate 30 foot boat on fire threatening other boats and...
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Alehandro Brown, 52, of Lexington Park, was arrested on November 26, 2024, following a traffic stop initiated by the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office. Brown faces multiple charges, including drug possession and tampering with evidence. The charges stem from a routine traffic enforcement operation that escalated into a search and seizure of illegal substances....
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The Town of La Plata is lighting up the holiday season with its beloved “Light Up La Plata” contest, inviting residents and businesses to showcase their festive spirit. Registration is open through December 4, 2024, for those within the town limits eager to compete for the best-decorated displays. Participants can enter one of several...
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UPDATE 12/01/2024: Maryland State Police investigators are continuing an investigation into the death of a state prison inmate in Allegany County. The inmate is identified as Robert Warren, 28. Warren was declared deceased in his cell on November 25 by emergency medical service personnel. He was a state prison inmate serving time at the...
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UPDATE 11/2/2024: Robert Eric Hyatt Jr., 38, of Fort Washington, has been arrested and charged with numerous crimes, including attempted first-degree murder, after an alleged violent home invasion in St. Mary’s County. On November 29, 2024, deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a home invasion at an...
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Before John Smith arrived and even before the glaciers melted to create the Chesapeake Bay, Indigenous Peoples had called the land that is now Maryland home. Indigenous sites in Maryland have been dated as early as 12,000 years ago by archaeologists. Many Indigenous People lived along the then Susquehanna River, using the resources provided...
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The holiday season begins in Leonardtown when Santa arrives for Christmas on the Square & the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in the Town Square on Friday, November 29, 2024. The festivities begin at 4:30 PM with holiday music, entertainment, sleigh rides, train rides, hayrides, live nativity, balloon art, face painting, children’s crafts, hot drinks, food, holiday...
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Raven Savannah Gardiner, 22, of Leonardtown, has been charged in connection with an altercation that left a man with multiple stab wounds and another woman injured. The incident, which occurred on November 10, 2024, in the North Essex Drive area of Lexington Park, involved an attempt to break up a fight that escalated into...
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Harry Chandler Finch, Jr, 72, of Mechanicsville Maryland, passed away on November 21, 2024, with his loved ones by his side. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, Harry will always be remembered for his compassion, witty jokes, and devotion to his family. Born on March 8, 1952, in Washington DC, Harry spent...
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William Franklin Bowen, affectionately known as “Flap” or “Frankie” passed away November 12, 2024 at the age of 79 after a long illness. He was born February 13, 1945 in Prince Frederick to Glenn William and Dorothy (Norfolk) Bowen. Flap was raised in Huntingtown and graduated from Calvert High School. He worked for Bob...
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Frederick James Stehle, 79, of Saint Leonard, Maryland, passed away on November 25, 2024, after a lengthy illness. Born September 11, 1945 in Brooklyn, New York, he was the son of the late Frederick and Catherine Stehle. Fred was preceded in death by his sister Grace DeMarco. Fred spent the majority of his life...
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Ilse Rosemarie Metz, 85, of Solomons, MD and formerly of Kensington, MD, passed away on November 22, 2024 at Adventist Hospital, White Oak. Born December 10, 1938 in Munich, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Karl Hofmann and Maria (Stadler) Hofmann. Ilse immigrated from Munich, Germany, arriving May 11, 1954 on the...
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John Raymond “Ray” Lankford, Jr., 75, of Solomons, MD passed away on November 18, 2024 at Calvert Health Medical Center. Born June 9, 1949 in Prince Frederick, MD, he was the son of the late John Raymond Lankford, Sr. and Elizabeth “Betty” (Martin) Lankford. Ray graduated from Calvert Senior High School in 1967. He...
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Nancy Virginia Bolinger passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2024 in Jacksonville, NC after a long illness. She was born in Arlington, VA on March 2, 1950 to Robert C. and Neola W. Bolinger. She spent much of her youth in Charles County, MD and graduated from LaPlata High School, then went on to...
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On November 22, 2024, Colleen Louise Snider, 68, passed away. Colleen was born on August 13, 1956, in Maryland to parents Joseph and Bernice Moore. Colleen enjoyed her work as a bartender for the Tavern. She loved being able to meet new customers who came in. She had a knack for making everyone feel...
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Nancy Ann Kemmis, 91, of Leonardtown, Maryland passed away on November 22, 2024, with her loving family at her side. She was born on August 30, 1933, in Kalispell, Montana to the late James Leslie Wheeler and Tabitha Isabella (nee: Norris) Wheeler. Nancy was born and raised in Kalispell, Montana and in her heart...
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On Monday, November 18, 2024, at 1:17 a.m., officers responded to the 6500 block of Hungerford Road in Bryans Road, MD for the report of a subject breaking into vehicles. Upon arrival, officers observed several vehicles had been broken into. One of the officers, who is also a drone operator, deployed a drone to...
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On Sunday, November 17, 2024, at approximately 4:19 a.m., officers responded to the 6000 block of Washington Avenue for the report of a construction site burglary. Upon arrival officers observed two individuals in dark clothing, as the individuals noticed the officers they fled on foot to a large box truck. Officers attempted to stop...
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The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County (CSMC) and the Commanding Officer of Naval Air Station Patuxent River (NAS PAX) will hold a joint meeting on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at 9 a.m. in the Frank Knox Building, located just outside of NAS PAX Gate 2 at 21866 Cedar Point Road, Patuxent River. “Our partnership...
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December 2024 marks the return of a beloved holiday tour, along with a fresh approach to celebration! Historic St. Mary’s City is thrilled to unveil an entire weekend filled with holiday magic, offering activities that will delight every member of your family. Enjoy everything from an outdoor rock show to crafting your own fresh...
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