UPDATE 4/3/2023: On Sunday, April 02, 2023, at approximately 5:14 p.m., Troopers from Maryland State Police La Plata Barrack responded to Maryland Route 225 (Hawthorne Rd) in the area of Bibury Lane for a report of a serious motor vehicle collision. Due to the circumstances, the Maryland State Police CRASH Team responded to assume...
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On Sunday, April 2, 2023, at approximately 8:23 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to Three Notch Road and First Colony Boulevard in California, for the reported motor vehicle collision with injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to find two vehicles involved with the operator of the Chrysler sedan reporting injuries. Emergency medical...
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On Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at 1:30 p.m., a student at General Smallwood Middle School struck another student in the head multiple times as the student was walking down a hallway. Later that day, the student entered a classroom and struck the same student multiple times, causing an injury to the student. Both assaults...
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“The Naval District Washington Fire and Emergency Services leadership was officially notified that the replacement/renovation project for the Webster Field Fire Station was approved, funded, and awarded! This long-awaited project will provide for a safe and effective workplace for our personnel, as well as increase our service delivery to the installation. Our leadership wish...
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The St. Mary’s County Museum Division, in partnership with the Unified Committee for Afro-American Contributions (UCAC), will be offering free Open Houses for visitors and the community at the Drayden African American Schoolhouse in Drayden, one Saturday a month from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Open House dates include: May 6, June 3, June...
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Historic St. Mary’s City held its annual Maryland Day celebration on the museum grounds on Saturday, March 25, 2023. Over 200 guests were in attendance for the ceremony hosted by the Historic St. Mary’s City Commission. Rear Admiral Tim Heely, USN (retired), Chairman of the Historic St. Mary’s City Commission gave opening remarks. A...
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Sharon Denade Thomas, age 60 of Spring Lake, North CarolinaOn Saturday, April 1, 2023, at approximately 4:16 p.m., police responded to the 45000 block of Church Drive and Military Lane in California, for the reported disturbance. The 911 caller reported a male and female were outside with the female subject in a grey Ford Escape...
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Sean Donnelle Hawkins, age 48, of Marbury, Maryland, pleaded guilty to federal charges related to his distribution of cocaine, crack cocaine, and firearms in Charles County, Maryland. During the investigation, Hawkins sold eight firearms to a law enforcement source, including four privately made semi-automatic firearms, known as “ghost guns.” The guilty plea was announced...
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The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit charged a man in connection with a fatal shooting in the unincorporated section of Greenbelt. The suspect is 26-year-old Daquan White of Greenbelt. He is charged with fatally shooting his uncle, 44-year-old Steven Mouring of Suitland. On Thursday, March 30, 2023, at approximately 1:50 p.m., officers...
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On Saturday, April 1, 2023, at approximately 8:52 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Marshalls Corner Road and Laurie Place in Pomfret, for the reported motor vehicle collision with injuries. While crews responded to the incident, dispatchers advised they received additional 911 calls stating two pickup trucks were involving...
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Charles County Government is recognizing Earth Day on April 20, 2023 by partnering with the Maryland State Highway Administration to do a spring litter blitz in Charles County to clean our roadways. All motorists can help “Keep Charles County Beautiful” by securing loads in their vehicles and putting trash where it belongs ̶ in...
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All St. Mary’s County Government (SMCG) administrative offices will be closed on Friday, April 7, 2023, in observance of the Good Friday holiday. Offices will resume normal operating schedules on Monday, April 10, 2023. The April 7 closure includes: All three Senior Activity Centers (Garvey, Loffler, and Northern) and there will be no home-delivered...
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With April being National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, the Maryland State Police are reminding motorists just how dangerous it can be on the road if you are not paying attention to your surroundings. According to the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration’s (MDOT MVA) Highway Safety Office, more than 24,000 people are injured and 200 others...
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Sgt. David Alexander #87 received his Final Salute on Friday, March 31, 2023, upon his retirement from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office. Sgt. Alexander served the community for more than 26 years in the agency, spending 19 of those years as a detective. He also served as a Patrol Division squad leader, the...
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On Friday, March 31, 2023, at approximately 10:45 a.m., deputies with the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Bureau responded to the 300 block of Towanda Trail in Lusby, for the report of a stabbing. Upon arrival, deputies located an adult male victim suffering from a stab wound to his lower back. Deputies rendered aid...
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On Saturday, April 1, 2023, an employee of Southern Maryland News Net heard a loud crash that came from Hermanville Road at approximately 2:03 a.m. Upon turning onto Hermanville Road from Green Leaf Road, a car horn was heard periodically and at 2:11 a.m., a Dodge Challenger was found off the roadway that had...
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To: All Marylanders I am here to inform you that the State of Maryland has seen the worst increase in fire deaths in the first three months of 2023 than in any other time in recent decades. Close to 40 Marylanders have lost their lives to fire from the eastern shore to the mountains...
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The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit is working to identify and arrest the suspect(s) who fatally shot a teenager Thursday evening in the town of Cheverly. The victim is 16-year-old Eduardo Saucedo Olmos of Lanham. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment...
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The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County (CSMC) held their regular business meeting on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, beginning with the invocation and pledge, followed by approval of the consent agenda. The Commissioners met as the Board of Health to hear an update from Dr. Brewster, County Health Officer, and Sheriff Hall on drug use...
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The Laurel Police Department has obtained charges for Brittany A. Copelin, 29 years of age, of Charles County, Maryland in connection with the kidnapping of a Laurel woman that occurred on Friday, March 24, 2023, in Laurel, Maryland. At approximately 9:57 P.M., on Sunday, March 26, 2023, Laurel police officers responded to the 14000...
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On Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at approximately 5:20 p.m., Officer Moreland was driving through the 2900 block of Crystal Lane in Pasadena when he noticed a house on fire. Ofc. Moreland took immediate action and was able to get the homeowner and his dogs safely out of the residence. He was also able to...
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Washington, D.C. police officer Austin Kirk Smith was sentenced to 18 months in jail on Friday for two counts of felony vehicular manslaughter in a 2021 crash that killed a young couple at a Lothian intersection, State’s Attorney Anne Colt Leitess announced. “The reckless manner in which the defendant was driving showed not only...
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On Sunday, March 26, 2023, at approximately 9:40 p.m., officers responded for a report of gunshots fired in the area of Tomlinson Court in Severn. One juvenile and two adult victims were located inside residences in the 8200 block of Durness Court and 8200 block of Monaegan Court, suffering from gunshot wounds. The first...
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On Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at 10:52 p.m., officers responded to a report of a domestic assault in the 6200 block of Solomons Island Road in Tracys Landing, Maryland. Preliminary investigation revealed the male pushed the female to the floor, where she sustained minor injuries. The female victim was transported to an area hospital...
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On Saturday, April 1, 2023, the St. Mary’s County Recreation & Parks department will host its 40th Annual Easter Egg Festival at the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds. This rain or shine event will be held from 11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. and is open to the entire community. The Easter Egg Festival has become...
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