Tyler Decarlo Edwards, 40, of Leonardtown, was charged with trespassing on private property after an incident at the Wawa convenience store on Market Square Drive in Prince Frederick, according to court documents filed in the District Court for Calvert County. The case was initiated on September 22, 2025, following what authorities described as an...
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Gary Scott Arbaugh, 43, of Lusby, is facing multiple criminal charges in two related cases filed on September 23, 2025, following a string of incidents that occurred both at his residence and the Calvert County Detention Center. According to court documents, Arbaugh was charged in two separate but connected cases. The first incident led...
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On Monday, September 15, 2025, at approximately 7:33 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the 3300 block of Jonathan Court in Waldorf, for the reported stabbing. 911 callers reported a 41-year-old male was conscious and alert with a deep stab wound to the chest and face, with the caller then reported...
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Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $151,535,608 in revenue from slot machines and table games during September 2025. The statewide total was down $7,975,301 (-5.0%) compared to September 2024. Casino gaming contributions to the state during September 2025 totaled $64,949,631, a decrease of $7,802,791 (-10.7%) compared to September 2024. The September 2025 contributions included...
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The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) invites new and expecting parents who live in St. Mary’s County to a Drive-Thru Community Baby Shower on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the St. Mary’s County Health Hub. This FREE event will offer attendees giveaway items, including diapers, baby wipes,...
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U.S. District Judge Deborah K. Chasanow sentenced Daniel Michael Harris, Sr., 44, of Waldorf, Maryland, to 14 years in federal prison for committing four armed robberies while using, carrying, and brandishing a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence. Kelly O. Hayes, U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland, announced the...
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On October 3rd, 2025, a Federal Jury awarded $2.35 million to former Prince George’s County Police Officer Mohamed Magassouba after the verdict found Magassouba’s 2021 termination was “retaliatory” and had “violated his civil rights.” “After an eight-day federal civil rights trial, the jury returned a $2.35 million verdict in favor of our client, Chief...
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UPDATE 10/7/2025: Prince George’s County State’s Attorney Tara Jackson has announced that 24-year-old Christopher Jamar Jenkins has been sentenced to 80 years in prison after being convicted of two counts of first-degree murder on May 16, 2025, in the shooting death of 23-year-old Xavier Matthews and 26-year-old Karon Moore. Jenkins was also convicted of conspiracy...
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Maryland Transportation Acting Secretary Samantha J. Biddle met with officials from Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s counties to discuss the Department’s Draft Consolidated Transportation Program (CTP) for Fiscal Years 2026 to 2031. The spending plan calls for a $21.5 billion, six-year investment in projects and programs aimed at enhancing safety, maintaining the state’s transportation...
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Sabre Systems, LLC (“Sabre”), a leading provider of technology, engineering, and mission support services to the Department of Defense and federal civilian agencies for more than 36 years, today announced the appointment of John Quigley as Chief Executive Officer, effective October 6, 2025. As Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Quigley will be responsible for Sabre’s...
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Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT), Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) joined legislative leaders and community advocates today to unveil Maryland’s new driver’s license and ID card design featuring an optional Hidden Disability symbol. Under House Bill 707 / Senate Bill 618, Marylanders with hidden disabilities, such as developmental and intellectual disabilities, may voluntarily add...
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UPDATE 10/7/2025: Since updating this article on September 30th, 2025, St. Mary’s County is receiving many sighting reports of the Spotted Lanternfly, especially in Northern parts of the county near Mechanicsville, Chaptico, and Seventh District. The photo below was posted by the Goldpetal Farms Maryland in Chaptico, St. Mary’s County, MD on October 7th,...
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We will be updating this list daily to provide as many possible opportunities for family fun throughout Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s Counties. We look forward to seeing our communities have a safe and fun filled holiday! If you have an event you want added to this, please send us any information to [email protected]...
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In response to the ongoing federal government shutdown, Governor Wes Moore today announced the launch of the Maryland Department of Labor’s Federal Shutdown Loan Program. Now accepting applications, the program provides financial support to Maryland residents who are “excepted” federal employees (also called “essential”), meaning they are required to continue working during a federal government...
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A Calvert County man was leaving the gym and stopped on his way home to play a couple of games of Racetrax. The result: a $31,118.30 win. He said it was his lucky day. “I said, ‘Let me go for it!’,” he recalled Oct. 6 when he claimed his prize at Maryland Lottery headquarters...
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9/28/2025: Tony Covington, State’s Attorney for Charles County, announced that on Friday, September 26, 2025, Charles County Circuit Court Judge William R. Greer, Jr. sentenced Jermaine Christopher Stringer, 39, to Life plus 20 years in prison for the First-Degree Murder of Arick Jordan Jackson, Use of a Firearm During the Commission of a Crime...
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CRITICAL MISSING PERSON: The La Plata Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Cheyanne Autumn Curry DOB 12/01/2008 Age 16. She is described as 5’ 4”, 200 pounds, light skin complexion. Black/ blonde hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing an allblack sweatshirt and sweatpants, black and white Nike Dunks...
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On Monday, October 6, 2025, at approximately 5:17 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Port Tobacco Road and Gunston Road in Welcome, for the serious motor vehicle collision with entrapment and ejection. A First Responder on the scene had confirmed a two vehicle collision with one trapped and...
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On Monday, October 6, 2025, at approximately 5:35 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the 21000 block of Old Missouri Street in Lexington Park, for the reported traumatic injuries with one semi-conscious. 911 callers reported their 10-year-old was dropped off to the residence by friends with injuries to his head and...
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Emily Creswick Writer’s Process Series: Chris Ankney (Poet) – October 7, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m., Learning Resource Center (LR Building), Writing Center (Room 211), La Plata Campus at 8730 Mitchell Road in La Plata. This month, CSM welcomes poet Chris Ankney, a tenured English professor at the college and award-winning writer whose work explores a...
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Pickleball enthusiasts in St. Mary’s County will soon have a new place to play, as renovation work begins at Chancellor’s Run Regional Park to convert the park’s shared tennis/pickleball courts into six fully dedicated pickleball courts. Court Closures Begin October 6 – The existing courts will close today, Monday, October 6th, 2025, while crews...
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On August 27, 2025, Sean Luke Peterson, 33, was sentenced to 25 years of active incarceration by Judge Mark W. Carmean of the Calvert County Circuit Court for three counts of sex abuse of a minor and production of child pornography. On September 26, 2025, Peterson was sentenced to a consecutive 25 years imprisonment...
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The first segment of Maryland’s muzzleloader deer season will be open Oct. 16-18 statewide. Hunters in Region B — the state’s central, southern, and eastern regions — can also use muzzleloaders from Oct. 20-25 for antlerless deer only. “The early muzzleloader season is a great opportunity enjoy the colors of autumn while putting venison in the freezer,” Maryland...
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On Monday, October 6th, 2025, around 12:50 p.m., emergency medical services responded to the Great Mills High School located at 21130 Great Mills Road in Great Mills, for the reported injuries after an assault. Dispatchers advised to the responding medic and two ambulances that multiple children and multiple adults sprayed by OC, with unknown...
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The joint meeting of the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County (CSMC) and Commanding Officer of Naval Air Station Patuxent River (NAS PAX), scheduled for Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum, has been postponed. NAS PAX has requested to postpone the joint meeting with the CSMC due to the lapse...
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