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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Identities of Assault Suspects at ABC Liquor and Lounge

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Identities of Assault Suspects at ABC Liquor and Lounge

On June 27, 2023, at approximately 12:40 AM, Deputies responded to the ABC Liquor and Lounge in California, MD for a reported active fight. “While there were several subjects involved, most have been identified. We are still seeking the identity of the two subjects pictured. Anyone with information about the identity of the suspects...
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$1 Million Winning Mega Millions Ticket Sold in Fort Washington As Jackpot Surpasses $900 Million

$1 Million Winning Mega Millions Ticket Sold in Fort Washington As Jackpot Surpasses $900 Million

$40,000 Megaplier ticket sold in Towson; Jackpot at $910 million The Mega Millions jackpot continues to grow and keeps producing second-tier and third-tier prize winners in Maryland! A $1 million second-tier winning ticket and a $40,000 third-tier winning ticket were sold in Maryland for Tuesday night’s drawing. Check your tickets! Last night’s winning numbers...
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Anne Arundel County Awards $1.5 Million To Support Watershed Protection and Restoration

Anne Arundel County Awards $1.5 Million To Support Watershed Protection and Restoration

County Executive Pittman announced eight projects implemented in Annapolis and other locations in Anne Arundel County will receive a total of $1.5 million in funding through the Watershed Restoration Grant Program to improve water quality in local shallow waterways, reduce stormwater and sediment runoff, and build resilient living shorelines. “The collaboration between community organizations...
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Celebrate National Night Out in Calvert County! Tuesday, August 1st, 2023

Celebrate National Night Out in Calvert County! Tuesday, August 1st, 2023

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT 2023 is Tuesday, August 1st, 2023. CAASA is happy to share that the following communities/organizations have registered to hold a National Night Out event. Join your neighbors, members of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office, Maryland State Police – Prince Frederick Barrack “U”, local community groups and agencies for food, music, games...
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Celebrate National Night Out in St. Mary’s County!

Celebrate National Night Out in St. Mary’s County!

National Night Out (NNO) is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community and by bringing police and neighbors together under positive...
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UPDATE: Sheriff’s Office Investigating Head-on Collision in Leonardtown, One Flown Out with Life-Threatening Injuries

UPDATE: Sheriff’s Office Investigating Head-on Collision in Leonardtown, One Flown Out with Life-Threatening Injuries

UPDATE: On Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at 9:23 a.m., the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to Point Lookout Road at Chingville Road for the report of a motor vehicle accident. The investigation revealed a 2003 Chrysler 300, (operated by Jeffrey Glenn Burch, age 51 of Lexington Park), was traveling southbound on Point Lookout...
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Public Safety Issues Animal Safety Alert Due to Severe Heat

Public Safety Issues Animal Safety Alert Due to Severe Heat

Due to forecasted high temperatures, animal owners or custodians are required to provide appropriate protection from the weather including shelter, water, space and access to shade In addition, the following requirements are in effect until the official heat advisory expires: Dogs with short snouts (brachiocephalic), such as boxers, Shih-Tzus and pugs, and long hair winter...
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Unscheduled Mosquito Control Activity in Prince George’s County on Evenings of July 26th and 27th

Unscheduled Mosquito Control Activity in Prince George’s County on Evenings of July 26th and 27th

The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA), in cooperation with the Prince George’s County Health Department, will expand mosquito control services in areas due to a public health concern over the potential for mosquito-borne diseases. Ultra-Low Volume (ULV) truck-based spraying to control adult mosquitoes is planned for the evening of Wednesday, July 26, 2023, within...
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UPDATE: Waldorf Woman Charged in Connection to Murder of 18-Year-Old Transgender Woman at Big Dogs in Paradise Bar

UPDATE: Waldorf Woman Charged in Connection to Murder of 18-Year-Old Transgender Woman at Big Dogs in Paradise Bar

UPDATE 7/25/2023: Following an arrest warrant and criminal indictment filed on June 6th, and July 10th, 2023. Erin Nicolle Battle age 29 of Waldorf was taken into custody earlier this month and is being held without bond. Battle has been charged with Murder 1st Degree, Firearm Use/Felony/Violent Crime, and Accessory After Fact Murder 1st...
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Last Chance to Register for St. Clement’s Island Museum Art Kids Classes!

Last Chance to Register for St. Clement’s Island Museum Art Kids Classes!

Young artists are invited to join art instructor, Ms. Ellen Duke Wilson this summer to explore fine arts through St. Clement’s Island Museum Art Kids classes. Young artists will expand their understanding of art and history while learning to sketch, paint, and sculpt. Students will also reflect on how making art can impact society...
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Police Investigating Fatal Collision Involving Bicyclist in Upper Marlboro

Police Investigating Fatal Collision Involving Bicyclist in Upper Marlboro

The Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal collision involving a bicyclist in the unincorporated section of Upper Marlboro. The deceased bicyclist is 43-year-old Gregory McCullom of Upper Marlboro. On July 23, 2023, at approximately 7:50 pm, officers responded to the area of Williams Beanes Road and Federal Court. The preliminary investigation...
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MDOT SHA Advises of Resurfacing of MD Rt. 261 (Bayside Road) in Chesapeake Beach

MDOT SHA Advises of Resurfacing of MD Rt. 261 (Bayside Road) in Chesapeake Beach

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is beginning a project Monday, July 24, to resurface a section of MD 261 (Bayside Road)​ between south of Old Bayside Road and north of Brownies Beach Road near Chesapeake Beach in Calvert County. The pavement improvement project should be complete by August 7, 2023, weather...
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Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department Annual Carnival Coming Soon! August 1 – 5, 2023

Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department Annual Carnival Coming Soon! August 1 – 5, 2023

The Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department is excited to announce that their annual carnival is coming soon!! The carnival will take place from August 1st to August 5th, 2023, at the Calvert County Fairgrounds located at 140 Calvert Fair Drive in Prince Frederick. Times are 6:00 p.m., to 11:00 p.m., for plenty of time...
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13-Year-Old Transported to Children’s Center After Suffering Burns

13-Year-Old Transported to Children’s Center After Suffering Burns

On Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at approximately 1:16 p.m., fire and rescue personnel responded to a residence on Asher Road in Mechanicsville, for the reported burn patient. Crews arrived on the scene to find a 13-year-old male with 2nd degree burns to 15% of his body including burns to his left arm. A helicopter...
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75-Year-Old Male Flown to Trauma Center After Rollover Collision with Fire in Hughesville

75-Year-Old Male Flown to Trauma Center After Rollover Collision with Fire in Hughesville

On Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at 9:55 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Prince Frederick Road and Brandywine Road in Hughesville, for the serious motor vehicle collision with one reportedly trapped with a vehicle on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to report smoke showing from one vehicle with...
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Man Charged with Three Counts of 1st-Degree Murder, Hate Crimes, in Annapolis Mass Shooting

Man Charged with Three Counts of 1st-Degree Murder, Hate Crimes, in Annapolis Mass Shooting

An Anne Arundel County Grand Jury returned an indictment on Friday, July 21, 2023 charging Charles Robert Smith, age 43, of Annapolis, Maryland, with 42-counts, including three counts of First-Degree Murder and Hate Crimes related to a mass shooting that killed three men, including a father and son, in Annapolis last month, The Office...
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Suspect in Custody in Connection With Fatal Stabbing; Search Continues for Second Suspect

Suspect in Custody in Connection With Fatal Stabbing; Search Continues for Second Suspect

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit identified and charged a man in connection with a fatal stabbing earlier this month in the city of Seat Pleasant. The suspect is 37-year-old Jesse Culley of Capitol Heights. An arrest warrant has been obtained for the second suspect, 21-year-old Raykia Poston of Capitol Heights. The...
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Citizens Invited to Submit Legislative Proposals for 2024 General Assembly Session

Citizens Invited to Submit Legislative Proposals for 2024 General Assembly Session

St. Mary’s County Government is excited to announce that registration is now open for the 2023 session of Citizens Academy! Citizens Academy provides participants with the opportunity to learn more about county government programs and services. The academy will meet on Tuesday evenings, between September 5 and November 7, 2023, from 6 to 9...
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Reward of up to $12,500 Offered in 2022 Murder Case on October Place in Waldorf

Reward of up to $12,500 Offered in 2022 Murder Case on October Place in Waldorf

The Charles County Sheriff’s Office and Charles County Crime Solvers are offering a combined cash reward of up to $12,500 for information leading to an arrest in a shooting case that occurred last year. On July 24, 2022, officers responded to an apartment complex in the area of October Place in Waldorf for the...
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Wanted Great Mills Man Arrested After Assaulting St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Deputies

Wanted Great Mills Man Arrested After Assaulting St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Deputies

On Saturday, July 22, 2023 at 10:33 p.m., St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Deputies located the wanted suspect, Glenn Bernie Fulay Flores age 30, of Great Mills, had multiple open arrest warrants for the following below. During the arrest, Flores resisted arrest and assaulted three deputies resulting in two of them receiving injuries which required...
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9 Calvert County Sheriff’s Deputies Complete Unmanned Aircraft Training to Become Drone Pilots

9 Calvert County Sheriff’s Deputies Complete Unmanned Aircraft Training to Become Drone Pilots

On July 20, 2023, the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Support Services Unit (SSU) finished training nine new Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) pilots. The three day training included exposing pilots to different models of drones, proficiency testing in a precision operation of the UAS using a NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) designed...
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UPDATE: Victim in Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Hughesville Identified as 25-Year-Old Great Mills Man

UPDATE: Victim in Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Hughesville Identified as 25-Year-Old Great Mills Man

UPDATE 7/24/2023: On Saturday, July 22, 2023, at approximately 8:25 p.m., Troopers from Maryland State Police La Plata Barrack responded to Maryland Route 5 (Leonardtown Road) in the area of Huckleberry Drive for a report of a serious motor vehicle collision involving a passenger vehicle and a motorcycle. Due to the circumstances, Trooper First Class...
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Lanham Man’s Numbers from 1996 Help Win $50,100 Powerball Prize

Lanham Man’s Numbers from 1996 Help Win $50,100 Powerball Prize

Prince George’s County resident takes home third-tier prize Clayton Heard of Lanham, who caught Powerball fever as the July 19 jackpot rolled to $1.08 billion, was one of five big Maryland winners this week. Although a California player won the jackpot, Clayton scored a $50,100 third-tier prize using numbers from 1996. The retired healthcare...
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Maryland Black Bear Hunt Lottery Now Open for 2023 Season

Maryland Black Bear Hunt Lottery Now Open for 2023 Season

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is now accepting applications for the 2023 black bear hunt lottery. Successful applicants will receive a permit valid for the 6-day hunting season open October 23-28 in Allegany, Frederick, Garrett, and Washington counties. The annual bear hunt, now in its 20th year, is an important management tool used...
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Retired Police Officer Captures $50,000 Bonus Match 5 Prize

Retired Police Officer Captures $50,000 Bonus Match 5 Prize

Prince George’s County resident wins top prize in July 17 drawing A Fort Washington man turned up at Lottery headquarters in Baltimore this week with a big smile on his face and his wife on his arm to claim a $50,000 Bonus Match 5 top prize. The longtime Lottery player said he and his...
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