A Pennsylvania man is being held without bond at the Baltimore County Detention Center and is facing felony charges following an alleged armed road rage incident. The accused is identified as Gary Douglas, 40, of Glen Rock, PA. Douglas was arrested on October 9 at Fort Meade in Anne Arundel County. He is charged...
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On Thursday, October 17, 2024, a student at Westlake High School aggressively approached another student inside the school. The student who was approached activated pepper spray and an altercation ensued between the two. School staff separated the students. The student who was initially approached ran outside, followed by three other students who caught up...
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time dedicated to highlighting the devastating impact that domestic violence has on individuals, families, and communities. Unfortunately, St. Mary’s County has witnessed two tragic domestic violence-related murders in the past nine days, a stark reminder that this issue is very real and close to home. On October...
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Troy Landon Collins, 47, of Nanjemoy, is facing multiple charges following a domestic incident at a residence on Port Tobacco Road on October 5, 2024. According to court records, Collins has been charged with first-degree assault, a felony, as well as two counts of second-degree assault, both misdemeanors. The charges stem from an altercation...
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On October 9, 2024, Antonio Devon Stanton, 42, of Waldorf, was arrested following an incident at the Westlake Dash In on Smallwood Drive, in Waldorf. According to court documents, Stanton faces several charges, including robbery, second-degree assault, and theft. Officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene around 5:55 a.m. after...
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The St. Mary’s College of Maryland (SMCM) Board of Trustees met on Oct. 11 and 12, working through an ambitious agenda. The Board approved items including revisions to the Faculty Bylaws and Title IX policy, a new Freedom of Expression policy, the 2024 Performance Accountability Report, revision of the FY25 operating budget and reconciliation...
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In the early morning hours of October 14, 2024, Charles County patrol officers apprehended two suspects, Dimiuan Paul Jackson, 24, and Robert Leroy Barnes, 24, both of Washington, D.C., after a series of car thefts and break-ins in Waldorf and surrounding areas. The arrests followed a high-speed pursuit and led to the recovery of...
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On October 16, 2024, Tae’Jeaune Andrea Gray, 22, of Indian Head, was arrested and charged with several firearm-related offenses following a traffic stop in Charles County. According to court documents, Gray was found in possession of an unregistered handgun without a serial number and additional ammunition. Officers with the Charles County Sheriff’s Office stopped...
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On October 15, 2024, Justus Kyree Clark, 22, of Waldorf, was arrested following a search of his residence, on Pagnell Circle, in Waldorf by law enforcement officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office, Calvert County Sheriff’s Office, and Maryland State Police. The arrest stems from a search and seizure warrant that had been signed...
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UPDATE: On October 15, 2024, at approximately 2:37 p.m., members of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Bureau responded to the area of Hallowing Point Rd (Rt. 231) and Seagull Beach Road in Prince Frederick, for the report of motor vehicle crash involving multiple vehicles. Upon arrival deputies determined one of the drivers involved...
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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced a groundbreaking “click-to-cancel” rule, aimed at making it easier for consumers to cancel recurring subscriptions and memberships. The new rule mandates that sellers must make the cancellation process as straightforward as the initial sign-up. It will apply to most negative option programs, addressing concerns about deceptive practices...
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Deborah Sue Rosson of Chesapeake Beach, MD passed away on October 6, 2024 at Hospice of the Chesapeake in Charles County. She worked at Sheet Metal Workers International until retirement. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She enjoyed watching movies, occasionally playing the slots, and always had a soda in...
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Laurie Amber Rosson of Chesapeake Beach, MD passed away on September 28, 2024 at George Washington University Hospital with her loving son at her side. She was 45 years old. Laurie worked for many years as a New Construction Cleaner. She devoted her life to taking care of her son, and adored her granddaughter....
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Mary Louise Haggenmaker, 88, went home to be with her Savior on October 11, 2024 peacefully in her sleep. She lived a long life and leaves a void her family cannot fill. Mary was born in Washington, DC, February 25, 1936 to the late Bernard McGervey and Louise Cassidy McGervey. She is preceded in...
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Elizabeth Lee Thomas, “Betty”, of Loveville, MD, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2024 on her family farm in Loveville, MD. Born on November 12, 1950, in Leonardtown, MD, she was the daughter of the late Mary Rita Owens and the late John Edgar Joy, Sr. Betty was the loving wife of Carlyle George...
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Joseph L. Quade, Jr., of Clements, MD, passed away on September 29, 2024, surrounded by his family. Joe died of a rare blood cancer at the age of 77. He was a St. Mary’s County resident all his life. Born to the late Joseph and Eleanor Quade on September 23, 1947, he was the...
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Michael Leo Draham, age 69, of Port Republic passed away on October 10, 2024 at La Casa South assisted living facility. Michael was born in Philadelphia, PA on August 5, 1955. Eldest son of the late Leo Draham, Jr. and Irene Draham; loving husband of Sandra Draham (nee: Morris); dear brother of Annemarie (Mark...
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Curt Lee Hildebrandt, 65, of St. Leonard, Maryland passed away October 2, 2024, at his home. Curt was born on May 2, 1959, in Bloomsburg, PA to the late Foster H. and Carol L. Hildebrandt. After high school, Curt attended what is now known as Pennsylvania College of Technology for his certification in Diesel...
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John Eric Hiortdahl of St. Leonard, MD passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 while enjoying his favorite pastime, fishing. John was found sitting on the jetty with his fishing pole still in hand and a peaceful expression on his face looking out into the Chesapeake Bay. John was born on June 24, 1962, to...
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Sara Louise Burbage, 73, of Loveville, MD passed away peacefully at home on October 9, 2024. Sara was born on September 14, 1951 in Washington DC to the late George Herbert Burbage and Irby (Smith) Burbage. She grew up in Temple Hills, MD. Her father George died when she was just 7 years old....
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Patricia Draper aged 76, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2024. She was born and raised in Washington, DC by James and Dorothy Ruley. She was the youngest of six children. In December of 1985, she married her true love George Draper in Vegas with their two daughters as witnesses and made a home...
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Renate Margarete Stephens, 90, of Mechanicsville, MD, peacefully passed away at her home on October 10, 2024, family was by her side. On August 24, 1934, Renate was born in Sellnow, Germany to Kurt and Margarete Schmalz. Renate lived her early years (age 5 -11) during World War II (1939-1945), one of the most...
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Sherry Ann Selinske, 55, of Stephens City, VA passed away on October 7, 2024. On June 16, 1969, Sherry was born in Washington, DC to Joseph Akowskey, Sr. (Brenda), and Dianne Middledorf (Kevin). After Sherry graduated from Gwynn Park High School in 1987, she attended CSM to pursue a degree in sign language. On...
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Sandra Leigh Sullivan, 78, of Ridge, MD passed away at her home on Monday, October 7, 2024 with her loving family at her side. She was born March 31, 1946 to the late James Emerick Stone Sr. and Helen Yeatman Stone. Sandra grew up in St. Mary’s County where she attended St. Michael’s School....
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Mary “Cynthia” Lloyd, 64, of Waldorf, MD passed away peacefully at her home on October 8, 2024, with her loving family at her side. She had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer only two weeks earlier. Cynthia was born on March 14, 1960, in Washington, D.C., to the late Walter A. Lloyd and Mary Christine...
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