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Survey Seeks Resident Feedback to Improve Calvert County Services

Survey Seeks Resident Feedback to Improve Calvert County Services

Calvert County residents can help improve their county government services by participating in a new community survey that aims to help officials better understand residents’ priorities, concerns on county services and overall quality of life. Residents who responded previously are encouraged to respond again. The latest survey is available at www.CalvertCountyMd.gov/Survey and asks residents to rate...
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Maryland State Police Recover Loaded Guns After Traffic Stop In Calvert County

Maryland State Police Recover Loaded Guns After Traffic Stop In Calvert County

(SAINT LEONARD, MD) – Maryland State Police recovered two loaded handguns and arrested a man and a woman following a traffic stop on Sunday in Calvert County. Troopers from the Prince Frederick Barrack at about 12:20 a.m. Sunday pulled over a Chrysler that was seen swerving and moving erratically in the area of Route...
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Calvert County Election Board to Hold Special Meeting to Gather Public Feedback on Proposed Precinct Changes

Calvert County Election Board to Hold Special Meeting to Gather Public Feedback on Proposed Precinct Changes

The Calvert County Election Board will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023, at 7 p.m., to gather public feedback on proposed changes to polling place locations. The meeting is open to the public and will be held in the auditorium at the Calvert Pines Senior Center, located at 450 W. Dares...
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UPDATE: St. Leonard Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Drug Distribution, Illegal Gun Possession

UPDATE: St. Leonard Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Drug Distribution, Illegal Gun Possession

UPDATE 8/29/2023: On August 28, 2023, Michael Ian Harts, 31, of St. Leonard, received a sentence of 10 years incarceration, suspended to 3 years of active time, for illegal possession of a short-barreled rifle and possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance. The sentence was imposed by Calvert County Circuit Court Judge Mark...
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No Injuries Reported After Suspect Crashes Into House Causing Fire

No Injuries Reported After Suspect Crashes Into House Causing Fire

On August 27, 2023, at approximately 1:00 am, the PGPD was requested to provide assistance to the Metropolitan Police Department’s Aviation Unit which was following a suspect vehicle heading toward the county line. A PGPD patrol officer observed the vehicle at Suitland Parkway and Naylor Road in Temple Hills. The officer activated his emergency...
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Police Say 16-Year-Old Waldorf Girl Killed Teen Over Sweet-and-Sour Sauce at McDonald’s

Police Say 16-Year-Old Waldorf Girl Killed Teen Over Sweet-and-Sour Sauce at McDonald’s

8/29/2023: Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch announce an arrest has been made in a homicide that occurred on Sunday, August 27, 2023, in the 1900 block of 14th Street, Northwest. At approximately 2:10 am, Third District officers responded to a local hospital for the report of a juvenile female seeking treatment...
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Waldorf Woman Wins $50,000 on Big Money Ticket

Waldorf Woman Wins $50,000 on Big Money Ticket

Charles County resident has played scratch-offs for years A Waldorf woman is a loyal scratch-off player and her loyalty finally paid off as she won $50,000 on the Big Money game. According to the federal worker, she scanned her ticket immediately after purchase and saw it was a winner. “I had to scan it...
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Police Investigating Burglary to CVS Pharmacy in Hollywood Involving Vehicle

Police Investigating Burglary to CVS Pharmacy in Hollywood Involving Vehicle

On Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at approximately 4:05 a.m., police responded to the CVS Pharmacy located at 24288 Three Notch Road in Hollywood, for the reported burglary in progress. Police received multiple 911 calls reporting a grey Ford pickup truck rammed the entrance to the building and was attempting to steal the ATM. Police...
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One Injured After Motor Vehicle Collision Involving School Bus in Lexington Park

One Injured After Motor Vehicle Collision Involving School Bus in Lexington Park

On Monday, August 28, 2023, at approximately 2:47 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the Spring Ridge Middle School in Lexington Park, for the motor vehicle collision reported serious with one trapped. Crews arrived on the scene to find a St. Mary’s County School bus and a Ford SUV involved in a...
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UPDATE: PG County Man sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for 2021 Murder in Lexington Park

UPDATE: PG County Man sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for 2021 Murder in Lexington Park

UPDATE 8/23/2028: State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling announced today that Austin Dylan Winbush, 24, of Capitol Heights, was sentenced to life suspend all but 25 years of active incarceration in prison for attempted first-degree murder. Following a three-day jury trial, a St. Mary’s County jury convicted Mr. Winbush on March 23, 2023, of attempted first-degree...
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12-Year-Old Transported to Children’s Center After Being Struck by Vehicle in Prince Frederick

12-Year-Old Transported to Children’s Center After Being Struck by Vehicle in Prince Frederick

On Sunday, August 27, 2023, at approximately 5:00 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of English Oak Lane and Silverwood Lane in Prince Frederick, for the motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian. 911 Dispatchers advised the victim is a 12-year-old child who was riding a scooter, Maryland State Police Helicopter...
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Police Investigating Loaded Handgun Found in Teachers Lounge Restroom of Middle School

Police Investigating Loaded Handgun Found in Teachers Lounge Restroom of Middle School

The Prince George’s County Police Department is conducting an investigation to determine who brought a gun to Sonia Sotomayor Middle School in Adelphi. At approximately 10:20 am, the PGPD was notified a loaded gun was discovered in a teachers’ lounge restroom. It is unclear who brought the gun and how long it had been...
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Police Situation Involving Armed Male in Lexington Park Ends Tragically

Police Situation Involving Armed Male in Lexington Park Ends Tragically

update 8/28/2023: On Sunday, August 27th, 2023, at approximately 6:00 p.m., police responded to a residence on Willows Road after receiving a 911 call advising a male subject sent a photo of a handgun with a suicidal message to the 911 caller, who further advised they did not know where the male was at....
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Anne Arundel County Woman Plans to Donate Portion of Lottery Winnings to Animal Shelter

Anne Arundel County Woman Plans to Donate Portion of Lottery Winnings to Animal Shelter

A 34-year-old Anne Arundel County woman was very excited when she claimed a $30,000 top prize she won playing the Red Hot Cash scratch-off game. This big win will aid her passion of helping animals. Danielle Schwanke, a medical assistant and pet foster parent, was racing against the clock last week when she rushed...
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One Dead and One Flown to Trauma Center After Collision in Prince Frederick

One Dead and One Flown to Trauma Center After Collision in Prince Frederick

On Sunday, August 27, 2023, at approximately 11:18 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of the Benedict Bridge and the Bridge Drivein store located at 6654 Hallowing Point Road in Prince Frederick, for the motor vehicle collision reported serious with two subjects unconscious. Crews arrived on the scene to find...
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St. Mary’s County Corrections Officer Injured After Being Assaulted by Inmate with Violent History

St. Mary’s County Corrections Officer Injured After Being Assaulted by Inmate with Violent History

On Friday evening, a Corrections Officer was seriously assaulted by an inmate at the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center. While standing her post, Corrections Officer Hannah Suite was approached by inmate Kamisha Raquel Thomas who threw a cup of liquid at C/O Suite and then suddenly and violently attacked the Corrections Officer....
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AUDIO: Police Investigating Two Dead After Suspected Overdose in Lexington Park

AUDIO: Police Investigating Two Dead After Suspected Overdose in Lexington Park

On Saturday, August 26, 2023, at approximately 11:56 p.m., police, fire and emergency medical personnel responded to the 46000 block of Frostburg Plains Road in Lexington Park, for the reported overdose involving multiple patients. Firefighters arrived on the scene to find two patients beyond help and pronounced them deceased on the scene. All other...
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No Injuries Reported After Large Shed Fire in La Plata

No Injuries Reported After Large Shed Fire in La Plata

On Thursday, August 24, 2023, at approximately 11:33 a.m., the Charles County 911 Center received numerous calls for smoke in the area of the 12000 block of Durner Place. Approximately 40 personnel from Charles and St. Mary’s Counties responded with first arriving units reporting fire showing from a 20×40 detached shed threatening the nearby...
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Father and Son Each Sentenced to More Than 12 Years in Federal Prison for a Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

Father and Son Each Sentenced to More Than 12 Years in Federal Prison for a Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

Greenbelt, Maryland – U.S. District Judge Theodore D. Chuang sentenced Scott Anthony Williams, age 45, of Laurel, Maryland and Taeyan Raymond Williams, age 26, of Morgantown, West Virginia to 23 years and 12.5 years in federal prison, respectively, each followed by five years of supervised release, for a drug trafficking conspiracy and for possession...
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End Hunger in Southern Maryland Teams Up with Southern Maryland Blue Crabs for Regional Food Drive September 9-10, 2023

End Hunger in Southern Maryland Teams Up with Southern Maryland Blue Crabs for Regional Food Drive September 9-10, 2023

In what is shaping up to be an inspiring display of the power of community, End Hunger in Southern Maryland is proud to announce its partnership with the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs baseball team for a one-of-a-kind food drive aimed at tackling local hunger: GRAND SLAM GIVING. The food drive will take place on...
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First-Ever Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation’s Badges for Basketball Event Held in St. Mary’s County, Teaming Local Youth and Law Enforcement

First-Ever Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation’s Badges for Basketball Event Held in St. Mary’s County, Teaming Local Youth and Law Enforcement

State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling’s partnership with the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation brought together youth and law enforcement partners for the first-ever Badges for Basketball clinic this past Saturday at the Carver Recreation Center in Lexington Park. Badges clinics and camps occur worldwide, but 2023 marks the debut of a St. Mary’s County event. Thanks...
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International Overdose Awareness Day Recognizes Those Affected by Addiction

International Overdose Awareness Day Recognizes Those Affected by Addiction

This year on International Overdose Awareness Day, August 31st, St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) and Beacon of Hope Recovery Community Center, a Program of Pyramid Healthcare, will be honoring the individuals and families whose lives have been affected by drug overdose. This includes family and friends grieving the loss of a loved one;...
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St. Mary’s County Cold Case: Deondre Augustus “Gus” age 20 of Lexington Park

St. Mary’s County Cold Case: Deondre Augustus “Gus” age 20 of Lexington Park

On Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at 11:38 p.m., police units responded to the area of Sell Drive, Lexington Park, Maryland for the report of a motor vehicle striking a tree. Upon police arrival it was determined the operator of the vehicle, Deandre Agustus Hawkins, age 20, of Lexington Park had a gunshot wound in...
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Police Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision in Accokeek, Victim Identified as Waldorf Man

Police Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision in Accokeek, Victim Identified as Waldorf Man

The Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal collision that occurred Thursday night. The deceased driver is identified as 54-year-old Lamont Hoyer of Waldorf. On August 24, 2023, at approximately 9:50 pm, officers responded to the intersection of Indian Head Highway and Farmington Road in Accokeek for a collision involving three vehicles....
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Stop For School Buses: What Are The Laws In Maryland?

Stop For School Buses: What Are The Laws In Maryland?

Maryland State Police and the Maryland Center for School Safety (MCSS) remind motorists to stop for school buses as students return to class. Drivers must stop at least 20 feet from a school bus with the stop arm extended and the red lights flashing. Do not pass the bus from any direction until the stop...
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