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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Warns of Rumor Circulating on Social Media of Woman Robbed and Stabbed

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Warns of Rumor Circulating on Social Media of Woman Robbed and Stabbed

Multiple posts including the photo below stated there was woman “mugged, stabbed and left for dead” in St. Mary’s County. The post included a photograph of the female asking for the public’s assistance in making positive identification of the victim, along with police officers in uniform. The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office released the...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Summonses Served – October 2022

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Summonses Served – October 2022

10/01/22- Sergio Rashaad Rice, age 41 of no fixed address- Malicious Destruction of Property by Dep. Marsch# 397. 10/02/22- Thomas Ernest Maddox, age 54 of Avenue- Loaded Handgun in Vehicle and Loaded Handgun on Person by Dep. McLean# 400 10/04/22- Davion Lamarr Warren, age 20 of Lexington Park- Assault 2nd Degree and Violate Protective...
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Calvert County Board of Commissioners Donate $10,000 to Safe Harbor

Calvert County Board of Commissioners Donate $10,000 to Safe Harbor

During the Tuesday, Nov. 1, Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) meeting, the Safe Harbor Board of Directors presented a $25,000 check to the BOCC for use towards Safe Harbor operations. To further support Safe Harbor, the BOCC made a surprise $10,000 donation to further support Safe Harbor Inc.’s, efforts of providing furnishings, prescription medications,...
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Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Crash on I-95 in Prince George’s County

Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Crash on I-95 in Prince George’s County

Maryland State Police are actively investigating an early morning fatal crash on I-95 in Prince George’s County. The identification of the deceased is pending next of kin notification. The individual was pronounced deceased on the scene. The body of the deceased will be transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore...
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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Accident in Prince Frederick, Victim Identified as 31 Year-Old Waldorf Man

Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Accident in Prince Frederick, Victim Identified as 31 Year-Old Waldorf Man

On November 5, 2022, at approximately 10:09 p.m., members of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Bureau and Crash Reconstruction Team responded to the area of Solomons Island Road and Auto Drive in Prince Frederick, for the report of a motor vehicle collision involving a motorcycle and a work van. Upon arrival, deputies located...
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Police in Prince Frederick Investigating Motorcycle Crash That Killed 31-Year-Old Waldorf Man

Police in Prince Frederick Investigating Motorcycle Crash That Killed 31-Year-Old Waldorf Man

On November 5, 2022, at approximately 10:09 p.m., members of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Bureau and Crash Reconstruction Team responded to the area of Solomons Island Road and Auto Drive in Prince Frederick, for the report of a motor vehicle collision involving a motorcycle and a work van. Upon arrival, deputies located...
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Dorothy Mary (Windsor) Smoyer, 85

Dorothy Mary (Windsor) Smoyer, 85

Dorothy Mary Smoyer, 85, of Upper Marlboro, passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Born at home in Upper Marlboro on January 31, 1937, she was the daughter of Eddie and Mary Magdalene Windsor. She was the wife of Jerome (Butch) Smoyer, Sr. to whom she was married for 35 years. She will be...
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One Child and One Adult Transported to Trauma Centers After T-bone Collision in Lexington Park

One Child and One Adult Transported to Trauma Centers After T-bone Collision in Lexington Park

On Friday, November 4, 2022, at approximately 11:50 p.m., Lexington Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Ambulance 397C came across a motor vehicle collision with injuries on Great Mills Road at St. Mary’s Square in Lexington Park. Firefighters from Bay District Volunteer Fire Department responded with 8 personnel staffing Engine 32, Rescue Squad 3 and arrived...
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Man Flown to Burn Center, Two Dogs Killed After Structure Fire in St. Leonard

Man Flown to Burn Center, Two Dogs Killed After Structure Fire in St. Leonard

On Thursday, November 3, 2022, at approximately 8:15 p.m., firefighters responded to the 800 block of Chippingwood Drive in St. Leonard, for the reported house on fire. Crews arrived on the scene and found fire showing from the residence. Firefighters extinguished the fire in under 20 minutes and performed overhaul at the scene for...
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Police Identify Victims in Quadruple Murder / Suicide on Wildflower Drive in La Plata

Police Identify Victims in Quadruple Murder / Suicide on Wildflower Drive in La Plata

11/5/2022: On November 4, shortly before 4 p.m., officers responded to the 3000 block of Wildflower Drive in La Plata for the report of a shooting. Officers with the Charles County Sheriff’s Office and The La Plata Police Department arrived and located the homeowner, who was at the front door and advised he had...
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With 6 Months Remaining Until Federal Deadline, 88% of Marylanders REAL ID Ready

With 6 Months Remaining Until Federal Deadline, 88% of Marylanders REAL ID Ready

With six months to go until the federally mandated deadline for REAL ID compliance, 88% of Marylanders are fully prepared. But that means more than 500,000 other Marylanders will be unable to board an airplane or gain access to federal facilities after the federal deadline of May 3, 2023 – unless they act soon...
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Maryland Tourism Continues Strong Recovery, Reports Show Increase in Visitors and Visitor Spending

Maryland Tourism Continues Strong Recovery, Reports Show Increase in Visitors and Visitor Spending

Governor Larry Hogan today announced that, according to an economic impact report released by the Maryland Department of Commerce, the state’s tourism industry is continuing a strong recovery, recapturing nearly 90% of pre-pandemic visitor spending. In addition, the state reported increases over pre-pandemic levels in the key sectors of lodging and restaurants. The state continues to...
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Maryland Senator Urges Department of Justice and ATF to Clarify and Enforce Ghost Gun Rules

Maryland Senator Urges Department of Justice and ATF to Clarify and Enforce Ghost Gun Rules

U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) joined Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) along with a group of senators in urging the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) to issue enforcement guidance and clarify the recently finalized Ghost Gun Rule. The rule regulates unfinished frames and receivers that are...
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Lexington Park Man Claims $100,000 Top Prize in Scratch-Off Game

Lexington Park Man Claims $100,000 Top Prize in Scratch-Off Game

A Lexington Park resident is $100,000 richer after discovering the second of nine top prizes in the Blizzard Bucks scratch-off game. The lucky St. Mary’s County player revealed a holiday bell auto-win symbol on the $10 game with a $100,000 prize next to it. The anonymous 73-year-old was certainly in good spirits while visiting...
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Powerball Nearing Highest Jackpot in History, One $1 Million Dollar Ticket Sold in Prince Frederick

Powerball Nearing Highest Jackpot in History, One $1 Million Dollar Ticket Sold in Prince Frederick

The Powerball jackpot rolled again last night to an estimated annuity value of $1.5 billion for Saturday’s drawing, and in the process it generated a wave of big winners in Maryland. The largest three Powerball jackpots ever are: $1.6 billion — January 2016 $768.4 million — March 2019 $758.7 million — August 2017 Although there was...
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Charles County Crime Solvers Offering Reward for Information in Thefts from Autos in Indian Head

Charles County Crime Solvers Offering Reward for Information in Thefts from Autos in Indian Head

On Saturday, October 30, 2022, during the early morning hours, officers were notified of at least three suspects who were trying to open several car doors in the area of Riverwatch Lane. In one case, the suspects were able to get inside a car on Meadowside Court and steal several items. Officers canvassed the...
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Calvert County Public Schools Holiday Card Art Contest Now Accepting Submissions

Calvert County Public Schools Holiday Card Art Contest Now Accepting Submissions

Sights and Sounds of the Season” is the theme for the 2022 CCPS Holiday Card Student Artwork Design Contest. Artwork entries must be original artwork and received by Monday, November 21, 2022, by 5 p.m. Entries may be emailed or dropped off. Drop-off to: Child’s art teacher or to the district office OR Mail to: CCPS, 1305 Dares...
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Calvert County Board of Elections Provides Voting Information for 2022 General Election

Calvert County Board of Elections Provides Voting Information for 2022 General Election

Ahead of the 2022 Maryland general election, the Calvert County Board of Elections offers important reminders for citizens voting in person or by mail and announces multiple ways for citizens to view election results after the polls close. The Maryland general election will be held Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, from 7 a.m. to 8...
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Governor Hogan Announces Operation Green Light To Honor Veterans Statewide

Governor Hogan Announces Operation Green Light To Honor Veterans Statewide

As the nation prepares to mark Veterans Day, Governor Larry Hogan today announced the State of Maryland’s participation in Operation Green Light, a new initiative to support military veterans, as well as raise awareness about the resources available to assist veterans and their families. The state’s outreach efforts are being led by the Maryland...
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October is National Bullying Awareness Month! Charles County Families Find Solutions to Bullying from a Surprising Source

October is National Bullying Awareness Month! Charles County Families Find Solutions to Bullying from a Surprising Source

According to the National Center for Educational Statistics, one out of every five students reports being bullied, and 41 percent fear repeat incidents. The students of Southern Maryland are not immune to this fear; especially since social media posts of an embarrassing bullying event can cause the negative effects to metastasize. Our precious little...
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St. Mary’s County Couple Wins $580,000 Playing Multi-Match at Weis Market in Solomons

St. Mary’s County Couple Wins $580,000 Playing Multi-Match at Weis Market in Solomons

A Southern Maryland couple just added over half a million dollars to their bank account, thanks to winning a $580,000 Multi-Match jackpot. The Hollywood residents claimed their prize from the Oct. 3 drawing last week. The wife recalled that she was home alone and filled with excitement after discovering they hit the game’s jackpot....
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Police Arrest Man for Burglary in Solomons

Police Arrest Man for Burglary in Solomons

On October 25, 2022, at 2:18 a.m., Deputy Ashley of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 14100 block of Solomons Island Road in Solomons, for the report of a burglary in progress. Investigation revealed Dwayne Lamont Roberts, 31 of no fixed address, was discovered inside the residence by the homeowner. Deputies arrived...
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Juvenile in Waldorf Armed with Knife Charged with Robbery, Theft and Assault

Juvenile in Waldorf Armed with Knife Charged with Robbery, Theft and Assault

On October 31, 2022, at 2:42 p.m., two males went into a business in the 1100 block of Smallwood Drive West, stole merchandise and fled on foot. An employee followed and confronted the males and asked for the items. One of the males produced a knife and threatened the employee. Both males then fled...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Theft at Charlotte Hall 7-Eleven

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Theft at Charlotte Hall 7-Eleven

On Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at approximately 2:10 a.m., police responded to the 7-Eleven located at 29969 Three Notch Road in Charlotte Hall, for the reported theft. The 911 caller reported a male wearing a mask and a reflective vest came into the business and jumped over the counter and stole the entire cash...
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17-Year-Old Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Shooting Teen, Assaulting Victims During Drug Deal

17-Year-Old Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Shooting Teen, Assaulting Victims During Drug Deal

UPDATE 10/31/2022: Tony Covington, State’s Attorney for Charles County, announced that on Thursday, October 27, 2022, Quanel Love Brown, 17, of Waldorf, entered a guilty plea in Charles County Circuit Court to two counts of First-Degree Assault and one count of the Wear, Carry, and Transport of a Handgun Upon Their Person. Immediately after...
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