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Leahrae Bable Willard, 88,

Leahrae Bable Willard, 88,

Leahrae Bable Willard, 88, of Leonardtown, MD passed away on March 11, 2023 at the Hospice House in Callaway, MD. Leahrae (affectionately known as Mamaw) was born in Beaver Falls, PA, on January 30, 1935 to Erwin C. Bable and Martha J. Bable. Leahrae graduated from Beaver Falls High School in 1953. She married...
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Rebecca Sue Dych, 63,

Rebecca Sue Dych, 63,

Rebecca Sue Dych, 63, of Great Mills, MD passed away on March 10, 2023 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, MD with her family by her side. She was born on October 9, 1959 in San Diego, CA to the late John Wendell Robinson and Ollie June Fuller Robinson. Becky is a 1977...
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Catherine “Betty” Elizabeth Honeycutt 91,

Catherine “Betty” Elizabeth Honeycutt 91,

Catherine “Betty” Elizabeth Honeycutt 91, of La Plata, MD, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. Betty was born on December 1, 1931, to Thomas and Katherine Soper in Washington, DC. In 1949 Betty was introduced to William E. Honeycutt by a friend at her family home in Camp Springs...
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Muriel P. Bowling

Muriel P. Bowling

Muriel P. Bowling, of Charlotte Hall, Maryland, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at the home of her youngest daughter and son-in-law. She was born on July 17, 1936, and was the daughter of the late Archie and Helen Pilkerton. Muriel is survived by her five children: Edwin, Jr. (Nancy), Gerald (Ann), Robin...
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Ann Marie Ratliff, 63,

Ann Marie Ratliff, 63,

Ann Marie Ratliff, 63, of California, MD passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at her home with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren by her side. Born on January 12, 1960 in Leonardtown, MD to the late Charles Henry Clements and Agnes Louise Angle Clements. She was employed by United States Government as...
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Edna Mae Becher

Edna Mae Becher

Edna Mae Becher, of Hollywood, Maryland, passed away on March 13, 2023, at Southern Maryland Hospital in Clinton, Maryland from complications with her heart.  Throughout her hospital stay she always had a family member by her side, holding her hand.   She was 88 years old. Edna was born on April 1, 1934, to Earl...
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Patricia Ann Bohle

Patricia Ann Bohle

On Sunday, March 5, 2023, Patricia Ann Bohle fell asleep in the Lord. She was born on December 2, 1945, in Washington, DC, to Clarence D. Stone, Jr. and Margaret Eicke Stone and was their 2nd eldest of 7 children. Patricia, known mostly as Patsy or Pat to those closest to her, moved to...
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Albert “Al” Francis Guy, 93,

Albert “Al” Francis Guy, 93,

Albert “Al” Francis Guy, 93, of Clements, MD, passed away on March 9, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Al was born on June 11, 1929 in Clements, MD to the late Anna Mary Agnes Abell and the late Claude Eugene Guy. On June 14, 1952, Al married the late Eleanor “Micie” Ann Nelson,...
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Walter Lee Baumgardner, “Bummer”, 70,

Walter Lee Baumgardner, “Bummer”, 70,

Walter Lee Baumgardner, “Bummer”, 70, of Loveville, MD, passed away on March 4, 2023 at his home. Born on April 19, 1952 in Huntington, WV, he was the son of the late Irene Byrd Baumgardner and the late James Baumgardner. Walter was the loving husband of Dawn Baumgardner, whom he married on November 25,...
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UPDATE: Hollywood Man Arrested After Carjacking at Hollywood CVS

UPDATE: Hollywood Man Arrested After Carjacking at Hollywood CVS

UPDATE: Isiah Denzel Washington, 19 of Hollywood, has been arrested and charged with the following: Robbery; Carjacking; First-Degree Assault and several other violations. Washington is currently incarcerated at the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center in Leonardtown. UPDATE: St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a strong-armed robbery at the CVS Pharmacy in...
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Second District Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squad Regrets to Announce Passing of Steven King

Second District Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squad Regrets to Announce Passing of Steven King

The Second District Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad regrets to announce the passing of Steven King. Steven passed away on March 16, 2023 after a hard-fought battle with cancer. He was 42 years young living with his wife in Lexington Park, MD. Steven is survived by his wife, Crystal; her children, Austin, Dakota,...
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Washington D.C Man Arrested for Killing PG County Security Guard at Skating Rink

Washington D.C Man Arrested for Killing PG County Security Guard at Skating Rink

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit charged a man in connection with a fatal shooting in Temple Hills in February. The suspect is 27-year-old Omar Delonte Smith of Washington, DC. He’s charged with fatally shooting 31-year-old Eugene Smith of Washington, D.C. On February 23, 2023, at approximately 11:45 pm, officers responded to...
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Police Seeking Identity of Theft Suspects Who Fired Gun Towards Business They Stole From

Police Seeking Identity of Theft Suspects Who Fired Gun Towards Business They Stole From

On Sunday, March 5, 2023, at approximately 8:45 p.m., the suspects entered a tobacco shop in Bryans Road, MD, and stole items. The suspects left the store and entered a silver Toyota Prius. As they were leaving the parking lot, someone inside the car fired several shots from a firearm toward the business. Fortunately,...
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Prince George’s County Man Sentenced to 32 Years in Federal Prison for Production of Child Pornography

Prince George’s County Man Sentenced to 32 Years in Federal Prison for Production of Child Pornography

U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis sentenced Carl Gage Linden, age 57, of Mount Rainier, Maryland, to 32 years in federal prison, followed by lifetime supervised release, for production of child pornography. Judge Xinis also ordered Linden to pay a special assessment of $200 and that, upon his release from prison, Linden must register as...
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State Fire Marshal Deems House Fire in Charlotte Hall Accidental Due to Freezer

State Fire Marshal Deems House Fire in Charlotte Hall Accidental Due to Freezer

UPDATE 3/17/2023: Investigation determined the fire originated in a first floor storage room and was observed by the homeowner in the area of a stand alone freezer. The occupant/owners are identified as Paul and Suane Chase with the estimated loss of structure and contents valued at over $200,000.00 The occupant was alerted by the...
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Police Investigating Sex Offense at Malcolm Elementary School

Police Investigating Sex Offense at Malcolm Elementary School

On March 13, 2023, administrators from Malcolm Elementary School notified the school resource officer of the report of a fourth-degree sex offense that occurred on March 9 on the playground during recess. A student was reported to have inappropriately touched two other students. The parents of all students involved were notified. In accordance with...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and Maryland State Police Conducting Saturation Patrols

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and Maryland State Police Conducting Saturation Patrols

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and Maryland State Police will conduct saturation patrols this week, on the lookout for impaired drivers ahead of and on St. Patrick’s Day. Expect increased traffic enforcement by Sheriff’s Deputies and State Troopers on the evenings of Thursday, March 16, and Friday, March 17, on roadways in St....
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office: A Spotlight on Latina Officer Bianca Salas

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office: A Spotlight on Latina Officer Bianca Salas

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office celebrates Women’s History Month in March by highlighting some of the careers and achievements of our sisters in uniform. We are proud to share the story of Deputy Bianca Salas #358, a Latina law enforcement officer with the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office. Deputy Salas joined the St....
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Driver Sober This St. Patrick’s Day! “Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving” Safety Message

Driver Sober This St. Patrick’s Day! “Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving” Safety Message

This year, St. Patrick’s Day – March 17, 2023 – falls on a Friday. The celebratory day is one of the biggest drinking occasions of the year, and this, unfortunately, means more drunk drivers on the roads. With Saint Patrick’s Day falling on a Friday, we can expect a fairly dangerous weekend for drivers...
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Maryland Park Service Graduates 20 New State Park Rangers

Maryland Park Service Graduates 20 New State Park Rangers

The Maryland Park Service recently graduated 20 new State Park Rangers, having held their graduation ceremony on February 24, 2023, at Elk Neck State Park and NorthBay Adventure Camp, following four weeks of training. Since the Maryland Park Service’s modern ranger school program was established in 2009, this is the 13th class of new State...
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Calvert County Department of Planning and Zoning Accounts “Spread Your Leaves for Native Trees” Program

Calvert County Department of Planning and Zoning Accounts “Spread Your Leaves for Native Trees” Program

The Calvert County Department of Planning & Zoning announces a new “Spread Your Leaves” program to help residents expand forested areas in Calvert County by planting native trees on their property. Now through Oct. 31, 2023, residents can obtain coupons to purchase native trees at a discount from participating nurseries. The location of the...
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Firefighters in Charles County Respond to Five Fires in Under 12 Hour Period

Firefighters in Charles County Respond to Five Fires in Under 12 Hour Period

On Tuesday, March 15, 2023, at approximately 11:10 a.m., firefighters responded to the 15900 block of Prince Frederick Road, for the large vehicle fire. Crews arrived on scene to find an RV fully engulfed with extension into the woods. Incident command requested a brush fire task force which brought additional firefighters from Charles and...
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VIDEO: Police Seeking Identity of Suspects After Stealing Dog from Residence

VIDEO: Police Seeking Identity of Suspects After Stealing Dog from Residence

The Westphalia Division VIII Investigative Section released video of the suspect who stole a dog recently from outside of a District Heights home. The dog is a five-year-old female Dachshund breed named Canela. This theft occurred on March 6, 2023, at approximately 5:35 a.m., in the 6200 block of Foster Street in the unincorporated...
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Sheriff’s Offices Advised Citizens to Be Aware of Scammers Posing as Sheriff’s Office Employees Demanding Payment

Sheriff’s Offices Advised Citizens to Be Aware of Scammers Posing as Sheriff’s Office Employees Demanding Payment

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office reminds the public to beware of scammers posing as agency employees making demands for money. Scammers will make telephone calls claiming to work for our agency, threatening citizens with arrest, claiming they have missed jury duty or that a family member has been jailed and will be moved...
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Police Arrests 18-Year-Old Woman for Murder of Man in 2022

Police Arrests 18-Year-Old Woman for Murder of Man in 2022

Update (March 14, 2023): Homicide detectives have been working diligently analyzing physical, biological, and electronic evidence. They have conducted many witness interviews and search warrants regarding this case. In doing so, they identified and charged Vanae Lewis with the murder of Naim Addison, she has been charged accordingly. 8/30/2022: On Sunday, August 21, 2022,...
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