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State Fire Marshal Investigating House Fire in Bryans Road

State Fire Marshal Investigating House Fire in Bryans Road

On Friday, March 11, 2022, at approximately 11:13 a.m., firefighters responded to 1590 Chester Avenue in Bryans Road, for the reported house on fire. The 911 caller was a next door neighbor who reported “she sees smoke and flames not sure if it is occupied.” 53 fire and rescue personnel responded to the scene....
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Police Investigating 58-Year-Old Landover Man Shot and Killed

Police Investigating 58-Year-Old Landover Man Shot and Killed

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit is working to determine the circumstances of a fatal shooting in Landover that occurred on Wednesday afternoon. The decedent is 58-year-old Marvin Scutchings, Jr. of Landover. On March 9, 2022, at approximately 2:15 pm, officers responded to the 7400 block of Hill Burne Drive for a...
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Maryland State Police Investigating Multi-Vehicle Fatal Crash In Prince George’s Co.

Maryland State Police Investigating Multi-Vehicle Fatal Crash In Prince George’s Co.

Maryland State Police are investigating an early morning multiple vehicle crash that killed a Prince George’s County man and injured a pedestrian. The deceased is identified as Fredys Castillo Rivas, 46, of Upper Marlboro. Rivas was transported to the University of Maryland Capital Regional Medical Center where he was pronounced deceased by hospital personnel....
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St. Mary’s County Crime Solvers Car Unveiled to Board

St. Mary’s County Crime Solvers Car Unveiled to Board

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office in partnership with community donors presented the St. Mary’s County Crime Solvers Board with an agency vehicle promoting the cash-for-tips program on Friday, March 11, 2022. The agency vehicle promotes awareness of the St. Mary’s County Crime Solvers program, which offers rewards of up to $1,000 for productive...
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UPDATE: Police Release Name of 55-Year-Old Man Murdered in Lexington Park Home Invasion

UPDATE: Police Release Name of 55-Year-Old Man Murdered in Lexington Park Home Invasion

UPDATE 2/11/2022 @ 11:45 a.m. : On March 10, 2022, at 9:27 p.m. deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 45700 block of Oregon Way in Lexington Park, for the reported home invasion with shots fired. Deputies arrived on scene and located a male victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds....
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Celebrate Maryland’s Birth at the First Landing on Maryland Day at St. Clement’s Island Museum

Celebrate Maryland’s Birth at the First Landing on Maryland Day at St. Clement’s Island Museum

On Friday, March 25, 2022, the public is encouraged to celebrate the founding of Maryland at the state’s birthplace at St. Clement’s Island Museum with a day full of fun from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., including free museum admission and water taxi rides from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., food truck, special exhibits,...
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Governor Hogan Statement on Budget Surplus and Suspension of the Gas Tax

Governor Hogan Statement on Budget Surplus and Suspension of the Gas Tax

Governor Larry Hogan issued the following statement after the Board of Revenue Estimates reported an increase in the state’s record budget surplus: “Today’s incredible revenue estimates increase our already record surplus and reinforce the fact that Maryland continues to have one of the strongest recoveries in America. “This report further proves that we have...
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Calvert County to Hold Public Hearing on FY 2023 Staff Recommended Budget

Calvert County to Hold Public Hearing on FY 2023 Staff Recommended Budget

The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) will hold a public hearing Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at 7 p.m. to consider and receive comments regarding the fiscal year (FY) 2023 staff recommended operating and capital improvement budget. The public hearing will be held at the Harriet E. Brown Community Center located at 901...
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Noise Advisory – FCLP Training Flights Scheduled March 16 to March 31, 2022

Noise Advisory – FCLP Training Flights Scheduled March 16 to March 31, 2022

Communities surrounding the naval air station are advised that noise-generating testing events are scheduled to take place Wednesday, March 16 – Thursday, March 31, 2022 from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Pilots at NAS PAX will be conducting Field Carrier Landing Practices (FCLPs). FCLPs are simulated carrier landings conducted to prepare the pilot to...
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CSM Earns Military Friendly School Designation for 2022-23; Ranks Top 10 Nationally for Small Community Colleges

CSM Earns Military Friendly School Designation for 2022-23; Ranks Top 10 Nationally for Small Community Colleges

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) has been recognized as a top post-secondary school for veterans and their spouses for the seventh consecutive evaluation period. CSM also ranked in the top 10 for small community colleges in the nation in the latest listing determined by VIQTORY, a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business. Institutions earning the...
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No Injuries Reported After House Fire in Indian Head, State Fire Marshal Investigating

No Injuries Reported After House Fire in Indian Head, State Fire Marshal Investigating

On Thursday, March 10, 2022, at approximately 3:55 a.m., firefighters from NDW Indian Head, Bryans Road VFD, and surrounding volunteer departments responded to 15 Mattingly Avenue in Indian Head, for the reported structure fire. NDW Engine 201 arrived on the scene within minutes and found a two story residence with fire showing. Firefighters reported...
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Two Charles County Women Arrested in Chaptico After Stealing Vehicle

Two Charles County Women Arrested in Chaptico After Stealing Vehicle

On Monday, February 28, 2022, Dep. Shubrooks responded to the 24000 block of Hurry Road in Chaptico, for the reported vehicle theft. The victim advised Heather Ann Thompson, age 28 of Waldorf, and Joyce Marie Bayliss, age 44 of La Plata, had stolen his vehicle. A few minutes later, the stolen vehicle was located...
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Police in Charles County Arrest Laurel Man in Connection with Four Counts of Sexual Solicitation of a Minor

Police in Charles County Arrest Laurel Man in Connection with Four Counts of Sexual Solicitation of a Minor

Charles County Sheriff’s detectives have charged a man in connection with sexual solicitation of minors. In February, officers responded to the area of St. Thomas Drive in Waldorf for the report of a male who drove up to a group of young adolescent girls who were walking on a sidewalk and solicited them for...
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Police in Calvert County Investigating Motor Vehicle Crash That Killed Prince Frederick Man

Police in Calvert County Investigating Motor Vehicle Crash That Killed Prince Frederick Man

On March 9, 2022 at approximately 5:04 p.m., units from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division as well as the Crash Reconstruction Unit and Maryland State Police responded to the area of Main Street and Calvert Town Way in Prince Frederick, for report of a serious motor vehicle crash. Preliminary investigation revealed a...
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VIDEO: Police Searching for Suspects Involved in Fatal Hit and Run That Killed 33-Year-Old Dr. Patel

VIDEO: Police Searching for Suspects Involved in Fatal Hit and Run That Killed 33-Year-Old Dr. Patel

Detectives with the Metropolitan Police Department’s Major Crash Investigations Unit seek the public’s assistance in identifying and locating suspects sought in a fatal hit and run resulting that occurred on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at the intersection of 18th Street and Florida Avenue, Northwest. Preliminary investigation revealed that at approximately 8:03 pm, suspect entered...
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School Resource Officer Recognized for Quick Lifesaving Action at Patuxent High School

School Resource Officer Recognized for Quick Lifesaving Action at Patuxent High School

It was business as usual on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, during 6th period at Patuxent High School (PHS) in Lusby. Shortly before noon, a few PHS staff members had gathered in the Guidance Office conference room to eat lunch. All of a sudden, School Resource Officer (SRO) Deputy First Class C. Childress, of the...
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Police in Charles County Seeking Public’s Help Locating Suspect in Violent Assault

Police in Charles County Seeking Public’s Help Locating Suspect in Violent Assault

Charles County Sheriff’s detectives assigned to the Warrant Unit are seeking the whereabouts of Desean Naheem Cobb, 18, of Waldorf, who is wanted in connection with a violent assault that occurred on March 7 in Waldorf. Cobb is alleged to have pointed a gun at a female acquaintance after she left work. He fled...
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UPDATE: Donation Drive to Help Two Displaced Families After 2-Alarm House Fire in Waldorf

UPDATE: Donation Drive to Help Two Displaced Families After 2-Alarm House Fire in Waldorf

On Tuesday, March 8, 2022, from 4:00 p.m., to 7:00 p.m., there is donation drive at the clubhouse (located at 12146 Pawtuckett Lane, Waldorf, MD 20602) for the two families that have been displaced. Gift Cards Donation of school supplies – book bags, pens, pencils, composition books…etc Clothing donations: Iris – (72) – Extra...
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St. Mary’s County State’s Attorney Office Announces Great Mills Man Pleads Guilty to Sexual Abuse of a Minor

St. Mary’s County State’s Attorney Office Announces Great Mills Man Pleads Guilty to Sexual Abuse of a Minor

State’s Attorney Richard Fritz announces that Alexander Desales DeMarr, 65 of Great Mills, entered a plea of guilty to Sexual Abuse of a Minor, which carries a maximum sentence of 25 years, and was sentenced on March 1, 2022, to 25 years in the Department of Corrections. State’s Attorney Richard Fritz would like to...
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UPDATE: Previously Convicted Lexington Park Felon Sentenced to 45 Years for Distribution of Fentanyl and Heroin, Illegal Possession of Firearms

UPDATE: Previously Convicted Lexington Park Felon Sentenced to 45 Years for Distribution of Fentanyl and Heroin, Illegal Possession of Firearms

UPDATE 3/8/2022: State’s Attorney Richard Fritz announces that on February 24, 2022, Judge McGann sentenced Anthony Leon Brooks, 40, of Lexington Park, for Distribution of Fentanyl and Heroin, and multiple counts of illegal possession of firearms to 45 years in the Department of Corrections. In April 2019, SMSO Narcotics Division executed a search warrant...
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Maryland Secretary of State, Attorney General Warn Donors to Beware of Charity Scams in Light of Crisis in Ukraine

Maryland Secretary of State, Attorney General Warn Donors to Beware of Charity Scams in Light of Crisis in Ukraine

The Maryland Secretary of State and Attorney General are warning that while appeals for charitable donations may surge as the crisis in Ukraine escalates, it is important to do research before giving. There are a number of ways to donate to Ukraine-related causes, while ensuring donations are given to a reputable organization. “Scam artists...
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No Injuries Reported After Mobile Home Fire in Ridge, Fire Deemed Accidental due to Electrical Malfunction

No Injuries Reported After Mobile Home Fire in Ridge, Fire Deemed Accidental due to Electrical Malfunction

On Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at approximately 4:40 a.m., firefighters from Ridge, Bay District, NAS Patuxent River, NAS Webster Field, Valley Lee, and Leonardtown responded to the 48000 block of Sea Side View Road in Ridge, for the reported structure on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find fire showing from a 1-story...
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Calvert County Circuit Courthouse Resumes Normal Operations Under Phase V Effective March 7, 2022

Calvert County Circuit Courthouse Resumes Normal Operations Under Phase V Effective March 7, 2022

Due to the decline of COVID-19 infection rates in Maryland, and consistent with the guidance issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) and local health agencies, the Maryland Judiciary has resumed normal operations under Phase V, including jury trials, effective Monday, March 7. On March...
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Hollywood VFD Regrets To Announce The Passing of Life Member, Past Fire Chief, Past President, Past President of SMVFA and MSFA Charles “Danny” Davis, Jr.

Hollywood VFD Regrets To Announce The Passing of Life Member, Past Fire Chief, Past President, Past President of SMVFA and MSFA Charles “Danny” Davis, Jr.

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Life Member, Past Fire Chief, Past President Charles “Danny” Davis Jr. Chief Davis passed away today with family by his side after a long and heroic battle with cancer. Chief Davis is a Legend in Hollywood VFD and the State of Maryland within...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Summonses Served – February 2022

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

02/01/22- Regina Ann Davies-Bolden, age 42 of Lexington Park- Resist/Interfere with Arrest and Obstructing and Hindering by Dep. Marsch# 397. 02/01/22- Clinton Maurice Gantt, age 45 of Lexington Park- Robbery by Cpl. Knott# 234. 02/02/22- Amanda Nicholle Marxer, age 39 of California- Failure to Appear/Defense Witness by Dep. Reynolds# 394. 02/03/22- Taylore Una Medley,...
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