9/3/2021: On Friday, August 27, 2021, at approximately 11:55 p.m., police and emergency medical personnel responded to the area of Suburban Drive and Pleasant Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported assault with a machete. The 911 caller reported a man armed with a machete attacked multiple people, an active disturbance was heard in...
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On Saturday, June 26, 2021, two males broke into an apartment on Abberly Place in Waldorf, and stole clothing and valuables. Through investigation, detectives were able to identify one of the suspects and obtain an arrest warrant. Members of the CCSO and the U.S. Marshals task force located and arrested Frank Bernard Maddox, 25,...
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UPDATE 9/2/2021: As a result of the investigation, the suspect was identified and an arrest warrant was obtained for 42 year old Kenneth Miles Davis, Jr., of Clinton, MD, charging him with Assault with a Dangerous Weapon Gun. The collaborative investigative effort between the Metropolitan Police Department, United States Marshals Service, Department of State...
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For many Marylanders and visitors to our state, the Labor Day weekend signals the official end of the summer season and one last opportunity for warm-weather getaways and gatherings with family and friends. The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) wishes everyone a happy Labor Day weekend, and reminds all travelers that no matter where...
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The Leonardtown Library, of St. Mary’s County Library, is closed until September 9, 2021 because two employees tested positive for COVID-19 this week. Leonardtown Library staff have a near 100% vaccination rate, but “breakthrough” cases have occurred. Transmission did not occur in the Library; these were “at home” situations. Only a portion of Library...
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The Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA) will close all branch offices and Vehicle Emission Inspection Program (VEIP) stations on Monday, September 6, in observance of Labor Day. MDOT MVA branch offices will reopen Tuesday, September 7 by appointment only. VEIP testing will also resume September 7 and does not require...
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UPDATE 9/2/2021: On September 1, 2021 at approximately 5:13 p.m., members of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Bureau and Crash Reconstruction Team responded to a vehicle crash on Solomons Island Road (MD 2/4) in the area of Lorins Drive in Huntingtown, MD. Upon arrival, units located a Nissan passenger car and a bicyclist that...
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UPDATE 9/1/2021: Detectives assigned to the Criminal Investigations Bureau (CIB) have identified and charged two suspects in connection with the attempted armed home invasion that occurred on August 25, 2021 in the Chesapeake Ranch Estates on Rawhide Road in Lusby, MD. Both suspects are juvenile males, aged 14 and 15 of Lusby, MD. The suspects...
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The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) is remobilizing its local COVID-19 mass vaccination site at the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department, located at 24801 MD-235 in Hollywood. COVID-19 vaccine appointments will be available by appointment at this location beginning September 10, 2021. COVID-19 vaccine appointments are also available at the new Behavioral Health Hub,...
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At approximately 10:00 p.m., Troopers responded to Pegg Road and Spring Valley Drive for the reported motor vehicle collision with no injuries. The roadway was shut down at the time of the collision due to the double fatal motor vehicle collision which occurred around 6:50 p.m. Full article here. Officers on the scene advised...
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Corporal John Kirkner retired from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 after more than 21 years of services as a deputy. Cpl. Kirkner joined the Sheriff’s Office in 1999 after serving for 22 years in the US Navy as a rescue swimmer. He most recently served in the Sheriff’s...
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The Officers and Members of the Second District Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad, Inc. sadly announce the passing of Active Member Jeremy C. Chism on Thursday, August 26, 2021. Jeremy joined the department in 2007, and served in the Emergency Medical Services operations of the department for over 14 years. Jeremy was an...
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On Saturday, August 28, 2021, at approximately 3:00 p.m., firefighters responded to the Pizza Hotline located at 29948 Three Notch Road in Charlotte Hall, for the reported vehicle on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find a 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage in the parking lot with the fire already extinguished. The owner is identified...
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A member of Calvert Library Fairview Branch staff has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. The staff member worked in the public space on August 23, 25, 28 and 30. The fully vaccinated staff member worked with the public following library COVID-protocol; had no contact with customers greater than 15 minutes, maintained 6 feet...
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The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) is proactively working to prepare for severe weather as remnants from Tropical Storm Ida hit Maryland. The National Weather Service is forecasting as much as six inches of rain in western parts of the state beginning around midnight. Heavy rain will gradually push its...
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During their business meeting, Tuesday, August 24, 2021, the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County approved additional funds to be allocated for the St. Mary’s County Online Sales and Telework Fund. Funds have been made available under the American Recovery Act, enabling the Commissioners to make additional grants to businesses and nonprofits to assist entities...
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On Tuesday, August 31, 2021, Trooper Jeremy Pope from the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack conducted a traffic stop in the area of Three Notch Road and Town Creek Drive, in California, MD. Upon making contact with the operator, an odor of marijuana was detected. The driver, identified as Sean Marquise Hughes, 18 of...
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As a leading healthcare system, MedStar Health is coming together to do our part in the battle against the COVID-19 virus as the Delta variant continues to impact our patients, our work, and our ways of life. Science and medicine, with reinforcement from trusted sources, including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers...
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of Jennifer Gail Labanowski, age 37 of Waldorf. Labanowski is wanted for escape for violating the conditions of court ordered treatment. Labanowski is 5’2 and weighs 175 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes. The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts...
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UPDATE 8/31/2021 – Homicide Unit detectives obtained an arrest warrant for the man wanted for killing his mother inside of her Temple Hills home. He is identified as 53-year-old John Frederick Carrington of no fixed address. He is charged in connection with the murder of his mother, 71-year-old Johnetta Wormley. On August 29, 2021,...
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Today the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Baltimore Field Division announced a reward of $10,000 for information that leads to an arrest in the case of 8-year-old Peyton “PJ” Evans, a child who was shot and killed in Landover, Md. This is in addition to the reward of up to $25,000...
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A six-year-old student from Billingsley Elementary School, in Charles County was found wandering by himself after he was dropped off at the wrong bus stop on the first day of school. Another bus driver saw the student wandering, looking lost and upset, and drove the child back to Billingsley Elementary School. Charles County Public...
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Due to predicted heavy rainfall and possible flooding conditions resulting from the remnants of Ida, sand and sandbags are available for Calvert County residents who need them to protect property. Sandbags will be available from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 31 and Wednesday Sept. 1 at the following self-service locations: • Appeal...
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UPDATE 8/30/2021: On August 27, 2021, at approximately 11:20 p.m. deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 23200 block of Woodland Acres Road in California, for the reported burglary with an individual shot. Deputies arrived on scene and located an individual, later identified as Tavein Malik Dickens, age 23 of...
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UPDATE 9/1/2021: James Patrick “Jim” Taylor, 51, passed away August 27, 2021. He was born January 20, 1970 in Washington, DC to Nancy Street and George Taylor. Jim dedicated his life to serving his community in fire service. He was employed as an arson investigator and fireman for 25 years with the DC Fire...
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