On Tuesday, July 16, 2024, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office was alerted to suspected tampering with the security seal on a narcotics box in a local medic unit. Detectives from the Criminal Investigations Division found that fentanyl vials in the medic box had been compromised, leading to further investigations that uncovered additional tampering...
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Elizabeth Anne Hance, known to her friends as Anne, passed away peacefully on July 9,2024 at the Brandywine Living in Rehoboth Beach, DE. She was born March 31, 1934, in Baltimore, MD. After graduating from high school in 1955 Anne married the love of her life Rodney Hance and went on to spend 67...
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Mabel Lucille “Mickie” Andersen, 87 of Lusby, MD, passed away on July 9, 2024 in Waldorf, MD. Born January 6, 1937 in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late Esme Bine Burton and Daisey Bell (Loftis) Burton. Mickie was a server at the Flagship Restaurant at the Wharf, Washington, DC through the 60’s...
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Elizabeth Howe Chief Jolie, 80, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2024. She was born February 26,1944, in Chicago, Illinois, as the only child of Raymond Benjamin Chief and Elizabeth deJarnette Howe Chief. Elizabeth was raised by her parents on the Navajo, Sisseton, Pine Ridge, and Rosebud reservations. She loved to share her repertoire...
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Gilbert (Bud) Obie Bowling, Sr., of LaPlata, MD, passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 15, 2024. Bud was born on April 4, 1934, to the late Obediah and Bernice Bowling. He was a lifelong resident of Charles County and graduated from the University of Maryland with a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture and...
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Alexander Carl Jaffurs, 55, of Leonardtown, MD, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Christine O’Connell Jaffurs and loving father to Nicholas and Gina. Also survived by his brothers; Jason and Rip Jaffurs as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Alex was born on November 21st,...
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Montague Naomi Robertson D’Ottavio, 96 of Warm Springs, VA. She was the devoted wife of Michael Mario D’Ottavio, who preceded her in death. She was born December 2, 1927 in Bath County, VA, the daughter of the late Rev. George Robertson and Carrie Green Robertson. She was the loving mother of Joseph M. D’Ottavio...
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Betty Lea Thompson, 93, peacefully passed away at her home on July 17, 2024. She was surrounded by her family who cared for and comforted her in her final days. Betty was born in Brandywine, WV to Forest and Beulah Hartman on Sept. 9, 1930. On June 1, 1949, Betty was married to the...
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Joseph “Joe Joe” Francis Yates, 64, of Leonardtown, Maryland, passed away on July 11, 2024. Joe Joe was born on August 19, 1959, in Leonardtown, Maryland, to the late Thomas Benedict Yates and the late Agnes Bernice Young Yates. Joe Joe was a passionate Washington Redskins fan. He held on to the team’s original...
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Dorothy Ann (D.A.) Davidson, 68, of Churchton, MD, peacefully passed away on July 11, 2024. On June 4, 1956, Dorothy was born in Washington, DC to Charles and Esther (Hall) Daugherty. Dorothy was blessed with three children, Roy Brown (Trena) of Churchton, MD, Crystal Brown (Deric) of Churchton, MD, and Matthew Brown (April) of...
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John Wesley Baden, a cherished husband, father, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2024, surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was 60 years old. He is predeceased by Paul – his father, and survived by his devoted wife – Gloria, his mother – Carolyn, their two beloved children – Victoria...
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Becky Lee Zis, 73, of Charlotte Hall, peacefully passed away on July 10, 2024. On July 2, 1951, Becky was born to William and Dora Kitchen in Takoma Park, MD. In 1993, she began work as a secretary for the Charles County Sheriff’s Office. She enjoyed what she did for a living and loved...
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Joseph Linus Dean, Jr., 65, passed away July 11, 2024, at his home in Hollywood, MD with his loving family at his side. He was born in Scotland, MD to Mary Catherine “Sissy” (nee: Hayden) Dean of Hollywood, MD, and the late Joseph Linus Dean, Sr. Joey was born and raised in St. Mary’s...
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UPDATE 7/23/2024: According to court documents, on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, Deputy Munn of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Tackle Box in Lexington Park, Maryland, following a report of theft. Surveillance footage revealed an unknown suspect entering the store, moving behind the sales counter, and taking a Ruger AR-15 rifle...
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On Monday, June 17, 2024, an incident of theft was reported at the Tractor Supply Co. located on Mervell Dean Road, in Hollywood. Authorities responded on the scene at 11:50 AM, and spoke with an employee who told police a male individual attempted to steal a pair of boots from the store. The suspect...
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On July 10, 2024, at 7:28 p.m., Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of reckless endangerment involving a firearm on McAuliffe Street in California, MD. Upon arrival, officers spoke with an adult male victim who explained that he was in his living room with his daughter when he...
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UPDATE 7/23/2024: Kevil Casswell Gregory, 43 of Lusby, a known drug distributor, was apprehended following a high-speed chase that spanned two counties and involved the discarding of narcotics into the Patuxent River. The investigation began when the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) received multiple tips about Gregory’s involvement in the...
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NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, PATUXENT RIVER, MD: The U.S. Navy awarded the Phoenix Air Group Inc. a $165 million contract June 28 for Contracted Air Services (CAS) flight hours to simulate a variety of airborne electronic warfare (EW) threats to train, test and evaluate shipboard personnel and aircraft squadron weapon systems operators and aircrew....
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The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County (CSMC) are seeking applications from residents who are interested in serving as a volunteer member of the St. Mary’s County Planning Commission. The Planning Commission is charged with reviewing certain development applications and plans for consistency with the St. Mary’s County Comprehensive Plan and various provisions of the...
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Delontey Montario Butler, 31, of Lexington Park, was arrested by deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office on Sunday, July 21. Butler was wanted on open warrants for home invasion, first-degree assault, and related charges. The warrants stemmed from a 2023 incident in which Butler allegedly entered a residence, wielded a folding pocketknife,...
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This July, join St. Mary’s County Government’s Department of Recreation & Parks as we celebrate how St. Mary’s County is a stronger, more vibrant, and more resilient community because of parks and recreation. St. Mary’s County Recreation & Parks is celebrating Park and Recreation Month, an initiative of the National Recreation and Park Association...
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The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) is expanding its Harm Reduction Program (HRP) services to the SMCHD Main Office in Leonardtown at 21580 Peabody Street. Services will also continue at the Health Hub in Lexington Park. Community members can now access Harm Reduction services at both the SMCHD Main Office in Leonardtown and...
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Governor Wes Moore today announced $130 million in Climate Pollution Reduction Grants awards from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that will help Maryland become one of the greenest states in the nation and support the creation of thousands of new green jobs. The grants will also support workforce training for local workers on emerging charging...
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On July 3, 2024, as part of an ongoing drug investigation, detectives from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office assigned to the Narcotics Enforcement Section served a search warrant at a home on Jameson Court in Indian Head. The suspect, Domonique Carlton Hawkins, age 31, of Indian Head, was taken into custody away from the...
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On the evening of July 17, 2024, detectives from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) observed a suspicious vehicle in the Calvert Towne neighborhood in Prince Frederick. The dark gray Nissan, known for its association with Sharon Oshee Pratt, 21 of Washington DC, was parked in the area. Sharon Pratt...
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