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Lusby Woman Faces Multiple Charges for Animal Cruelty After Dogs Found in Overheated Shed

Lusby Woman Faces Multiple Charges for Animal Cruelty After Dogs Found in Overheated Shed

Kendra Tynasia Edwards, 27, of Lusby, is facing serious charges of animal cruelty after authorities found two Mastiff-type dogs suffering in extreme conditions at her home. According to court documents, on July 10, 2024, a Calvert County Animal Control Officer responded to reports of dogs locked inside a shed during a heatwave, leading to...
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Motorcyclist Flown to Trauma Center After Collision in Lexington Park

Motorcyclist Flown to Trauma Center After Collision in Lexington Park

On Monday, August 12, 2024, at approximately 9:08 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of 21703 Great Mills Road and FDR Boulevard, for the reported motor vehicle collision involving a motorcycle. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single motorcyclist struck the rear of a Chevrolet sedan, ejecting the...
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UPDATE: Hours Long Barricade Situation Ends Peacefully, Suspect in Custody

UPDATE: Hours Long Barricade Situation Ends Peacefully, Suspect in Custody

UPDATE 11:30 P.M.: The barricade incident at Greenbriar Subdivision in Lexington Park has been safely resolved as of 11:13 p.m. One suspect has been taken into custody. No injuries have been reported. Police activity is expected to continue for several hours. Travel in and around the area may be impeded by emergency vehicles as...
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Police in St. Mary’s County Seeking the Whereabouts of Wanted Colonial Beach Man

Police in St. Mary’s County Seeking the Whereabouts of Wanted Colonial Beach Man

Anthony Terrell West, 54, of Colonial Beach, Virginia, is at the center of two open criminal cases in St. Mary’s County, involving charges of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and multiple violations of a protective order. However, his legal troubles have escalated further. The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office has issued a public...
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Judith “Judy” Russell, 82,

Judith “Judy” Russell, 82,

Judith (Judy) Russell, born in 1942 in Washington, D.C., to the late Louis A. Smith and Margaret A. Bartley, passed away peacefully at her home on August 8, 2024, with her beloved daughters by her side. She was 82 years old. Judy was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Edward Russell, her brother...
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Jenny Camille Hanson, 56,

Jenny Camille Hanson, 56,

Jenny Camille Hanson, 56, of Hollywood, MD passed away peacefully on August 2, 2024 at her home with her loving family surrounding her. She was born on July 13th, 1968 in Baltimore City, MD to the late James C. Griffin and Mary M. (Cooper) Langley. In 1986, she met the love of her life,...
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Thomas Eugene Sutliff, 67,

Thomas Eugene Sutliff, 67,

Thomas Eugene Sutliff, 67, of Great Mills, MD passed away peacefully on August 2, 2024 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital. He was born on March 4, 1957 in Leonardtown, MD to the late Norman Sutliff and Charlotte Mae (Thomas) Sutliff. Tommy was born and raised in St. Mary’s County and a member of the...
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James “Jimmy” Richards

James “Jimmy” Richards

James “Jimmy” Richards passed peacefully at his home on August 7, 2024, after a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Eileen, and his three wonderful children: Jennifer Bennett (Justin), David Richards (Sarah), Casey Wilson (Robert), and nine grandchildren (Benjamin, Francesca, Brooklynn,...
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Brenda Sue Laney, 68,

Brenda Sue Laney, 68,

Brenda Sue Laney, 68, from Cobb Island, Maryland passed away peacefully on August 6th, 2024 after bravely battling appendiceal cancer for eight months.  She was born in Leaksville (now Eden), North Carolina on February 27th, 1956 to William and Roberta (Snow) Goad. She was raised in Southwestern Virginia. Brenda graduated from J.J. Kelly High...
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Vernon Raymond Dennis, USN (Ret.), 78,

Vernon Raymond Dennis, USN (Ret.), 78,

Vernon Raymond Dennis, known affectionately as Vern, Dad, and Granddaddy, passed away on August 9, 2024 in Tappahannock, Virginia. Vernon was born on February 25, 1946 in Washington, D.C. to the late Milton Robert and Amelia Louise Dennis (née Marschat). Vernon, along with his best friend and late brother Robert (Lynn), sister Mary (Ken),...
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Savor the Journey: Set Sail with St. Clement’s Island Museum on the Final Dinner & Cruise Series Events of 2024; Limited Tickets Remain!

Savor the Journey: Set Sail with St. Clement’s Island Museum on the Final Dinner & Cruise Series Events of 2024; Limited Tickets Remain!

Limited tickets remain for the final cruises of St. Clement’s Island Museum’s 2024 Dinner and a Cruise Series. These themed cruises offer locals and visitors alike the opportunity to enjoy a fun evening on the St. Clement’s Island Water Taxi with a delicious seafood dinner and dessert reception. The remaining cruises, listed below, will...
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UPDATE: Man Who Stashed Over Two Kilos of Cocaine in Woods is Sentenced to 30 Years

UPDATE: Man Who Stashed Over Two Kilos of Cocaine in Woods is Sentenced to 30 Years

UPDATE 8/12/2024: State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling announced today that Laray Anthony Maddox, 42, of California, Maryland, was sentenced to 30 years in prison with 11 years and 6 months of active incarceration for drug-related charges in reference to the recovery of over two kilograms of cocaine. Maddox was found guilty of Possession with Intent...
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CSM Student Sheik Abdul Kanu Named Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar

CSM Student Sheik Abdul Kanu Named Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar

College of Southern Maryland (CSM) student Sheik Abdul Kanu, of White Plains, is one of 210 Phi Theta Kappa members named a 2024 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar and will soon receive a $1,000 scholarship. “In light of today’s economic challenges, I am grateful that corporations like Coca-Cola continue to offer scholarships to deserving...
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Anglers Report Multiple Sightings of Tarpon in Maryland Waters of Chesapeake Bay

Anglers Report Multiple Sightings of Tarpon in Maryland Waters of Chesapeake Bay

Scouting for red drum near the Hoopers Island Lighthouse on Aug. 1, Capt. Tom Weaver saw something roll in the flat, calm waters a couple hundred yards away. He looked for the wake and followed a disturbance in the distance. When he got close and shut the motor off, he saw huge shapes under...
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Sports Wagering Contributes $6.3 Million to the State During July 2024

Sports Wagering Contributes $6.3 Million to the State During July 2024

Maryland’s sports wagering market generated $6,254,056 in contributions to the state from a handle of $333,269,669 during July 2024. Sports wagering contributions go to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund, which supports public education programs. The $6.3 million contribution to the state in July 2024 was the fourth-best single-month total and was nearly double...
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Police Investigating One Dead After Drowning at Camp Merryelande in Piney Point

Police Investigating One Dead After Drowning at Camp Merryelande in Piney Point

On Sunday, August 11, 2024, at approximately 5:27 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to Camp Merryelande located at 15914 Camp Merryelande Road in Piney Point, for the reported drowning with CPR instructions being given. 911 callers reported an adult male approximately 50 years-old male had fallen in the water and was under...
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UPDATE: One Year Later, Maryland State Police Seeking Leads Into Fatal Hit and Run That Killed Motorcyclist in Newburg

UPDATE: One Year Later, Maryland State Police Seeking Leads Into Fatal Hit and Run That Killed Motorcyclist in Newburg

UPDATE 8/12/2024: Today marks the one-year anniversary of John Milton Jones being struck by a vehicle that fled the scene. His case remains unsolved. Please help us bring justice to John and his family. On Saturday, August 12, 2023, at approximately 2117 hours, Troopers from Maryland State Police La Plata Barrack responded to United...
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St. Mary’s County Department of Emergency Services Issues Letters About Medication Mix-Up During Emergency Treatment

St. Mary’s County Department of Emergency Services Issues Letters About Medication Mix-Up During Emergency Treatment

In a concerning incident that recently came to light, the St. Mary’s County Department of Emergency Services has acknowledged what they are calling a medication mix-up during emergency treatments provided recently. The issue, which has raised health and safety concerns, involves the administration of saline solution instead of the intended fentanyl during ambulance operations...
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Back-to-School Supply Events- Where to Get Free School Supplies for Those Needed in Southern Maryland

Back-to-School Supply Events- Where to Get Free School Supplies for Those Needed in Southern Maryland

As the new school year approaches, communities across Southern Maryland are coming together to ensure that students have the supplies they need to start the year strong. Here’s a county-by-county guide to the upcoming events where families can pick up free school supplies and more. Calvert County CalvertHealth Back to School Community Event Date:...
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Owings Woman Charged with Theft of Firearms from Ex-Boyfriend’s Home

Owings Woman Charged with Theft of Firearms from Ex-Boyfriend’s Home

Sheila May Montgomery, 58, of Owings, has been charged with the theft of multiple firearms valued between $1,500 and $25,000. The incident is part of an ongoing investigation by the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office, following a complaint filed by her ex-boyfriend. On June 24, 2024, Deputy Rzepkowski responded to a theft complaint at 1910...
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St. Mary’s County Man Faces Multiple Theft Charges After Incidents at Target and Walmart in California, MD

St. Mary’s County Man Faces Multiple Theft Charges After Incidents at Target and Walmart in California, MD

Michael Allen King, 51, of no fixed address, is facing multiple theft charges following a series of alleged shoplifting incidents at retail stores in St. Mary’s County. King, who has a history of similar offenses, was recently charged in two separate cases involving thefts from a Target store and a Walmart store in California....
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“Bubby’s Christmas Farewell” at Flat Iron Farm Are Looking for Artificial Christmas Trees of Various Sizes

“Bubby’s Christmas Farewell” at Flat Iron Farm Are Looking for Artificial Christmas Trees of Various Sizes

UPDATE 8/10/2024: Flat Iron Farm are looking for artificial Christmas trees of various sizes. They don’t need to be in perfect condition. They can drop off at Flat Iron Farm at 45840 Highway to Heaven Lane in Great Mills, at the building to the right after barns. There will be a sign that says...
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North Carolina Man Faces Arson Charges for Burning Car in Waldorf Two Years Ago

North Carolina Man Faces Arson Charges for Burning Car in Waldorf Two Years Ago

Curtis Antwan Wortham, a 45-year-old man from Middlesex, North Carolina, has been charged with multiple serious crimes, including second-degree arson, after he allegedly set fire to a car in Waldorf, in July 2022. The incident began to unfold on the morning of July 8, 2022, when a worker discovered a burned-out car in a...
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Lusby Man Arrested for Stolen Gun and DUI After Passing Out at Wawa in St. Mary’s County

Lusby Man Arrested for Stolen Gun and DUI After Passing Out at Wawa in St. Mary’s County

Declan L. Hughes, 20, of Lusby, is facing a series of serious charges after an incident involving impaired driving and illegal possession of a firearm in Lexington Park. According to court documents, on August 5, 2024, officers responded to reports of a white male asleep behind the wheel of a 2008 Lexus IS250 near...
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Lexington Park Man Arrested in Walmart Parking Lot Incident

Lexington Park Man Arrested in Walmart Parking Lot Incident

On August 5, 2024, Patrick H. Nutter, 38, of Lexington Park, was arrested at a Walmart parking lot on Miramar Way in California, Maryland, after allegedly attempting to break into vehicles and inhaling a noxious substance from an aerosol can. Deputy Bianca Melton of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report...
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