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Hughesville Teen Killed In Prince George’s County Motor Vehicle Crash

Hughesville Teen Killed In Prince George’s County Motor Vehicle Crash

Maryland State Police are continuing their investigation into a Prince George’s County crash on August 22. 2021. that killed one person. The victim is identified as Keith Dickerson, Jr., 19, of Hughesville. Dickerson was the front seat passenger of a white BMW M3 involved in the crash. He was pronounced deceased by hospital personnel...
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Minor Injuries Reported After Rollover Collision in Leonardtown

Minor Injuries Reported After Rollover Collision in Leonardtown

On Sunday, August 22, 2021, at 7:00 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of 22490 Budds Creek Road in Leonardtown, for the reported motor vehicle collision with injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle off the roadway involved in a rollover collision. The single patient was...
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Police Searching for Man After He Causes and Flees Motor Vehicle Collision in Linthicum Heights, Victim in Critical Condition

Police Searching for Man After He Causes and Flees Motor Vehicle Collision in Linthicum Heights, Victim in Critical Condition

Shortly after 2:00 a.m., on Saturday, August 21, 2021, police, fire and rescue personnel responded to Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard and Grove Ridge Court in Linthicum Heights, for a collision involving a motorcycle. Preliminary investigation revealed a Nissan SUV traveling northbound on Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard attempted to make a left turn onto Grove Ridge Court...
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Charles County Speed Cameras Locations for Week of August 23, 2021

Charles County Speed Cameras Locations for Week of August 23, 2021

As a reminder, we have withdrawn our Speed Camera Program from schools that are not open and or those that are not being used for critical operations. The Speed Camera Program will operate at schools that are open. Please drive responsibly, especially when traveling in the area of these schools. During the week of...
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Police Investigating 20-Year-Old Bethesda Man Shot and Killed in Upper Marlboro

Police Investigating 20-Year-Old Bethesda Man Shot and Killed in Upper Marlboro

Detectives with the Homicide Unit are working to arrest the suspect(s) who shot a man Saturday evening in Upper Marlboro. The victim is 20-year-old Alexander Korman of Bethesda. He died of his injuries on Thursday. On Saturday, August 14, 2021, at approximately 11:50 p.m., patrol officers responded to the 8300 block of Hollow Tree...
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Calvert County Government Adds Online Inspections and Permits Portal for Convenience to Citizens and Businesses

Calvert County Government Adds Online Inspections and Permits Portal for Convenience to Citizens and Businesses

Citizens and businesses can pay for, manage and print permits from the comfort of their own home or office through Calvert County’s Encompass online portal. Citizens can visit Encompass.CalvertCountyMd.gov to register for an account. The online system allows for residential building, electrical, plumbing, gas and grading permits, along with utility permits, with more capabilities to be...
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Governor Hogan Announces $400 Million Initiative to Ensure Universal Broadband For Maryland

Governor Hogan Announces $400 Million Initiative to Ensure Universal Broadband For Maryland

Governor Larry Hogan announced the launch of Connect Maryland, a transformative new initiative to supercharge the State of Maryland’s broadband investment with a total new investment of $400 million to fully address the digital divide. The governor made the announcement in Snow Hill, where he was joined by Senate President Bill Ferguson, House Speaker...
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Calvert County Election Board Office to Close August 23 to 27 for Biennial Conference

Calvert County Election Board Office to Close August 23 to 27 for Biennial Conference

The Calvert County Election Board office will be closed Monday, August 23 through Friday, August 27, 2021 while Election Board staff attend the Maryland State Board of Elections meeting and conference. All staff and Election Board members are required to attend the meeting, which is held every other year. Staff will monitor and respond...
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AUDIO: Police Investigating Armed Robbery of Armored Vehicle with Shots Fired at Brandywine Costco

AUDIO: Police Investigating Armed Robbery of Armored Vehicle with Shots Fired at Brandywine Costco

On Saturday, August 21, 2021, at approximately 11:50 a.m., police responded to the Costco Wholesale located at 16006 Crain Highway in Brandywine, for the reported armed robbery with shots fired. Police arrived on the scene to find a Brinks armored transport vehicle was robbed at gunpoint by a black male, approximately 30-years-old with a...
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One Flown to Area Trauma Center After Single Vehicle Strikes Utility Pole in Lexington Park

One Flown to Area Trauma Center After Single Vehicle Strikes Utility Pole in Lexington Park

On Saturday, August 21, 2021, at 8:45 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Three Notch Road and North Shangri-La Drive in Lexington Park, for the motor vehicle collision reported serious with one subject trapped. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle into a traffic light utility...
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One Flown to Area Trauma Center After Single Vehicle Rollover in Clements

One Flown to Area Trauma Center After Single Vehicle Rollover in Clements

On Thursday, August 19, 2021, at approximately 4:30 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of 23321 Colton Point Road in Clements, for the reported motor vehicle collision with injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle involved in a rollover collision with a utility pole. Firefighters found...
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Southern Maryland Sierra Club announces recipients of 2021 Scholarship Award

Southern Maryland Sierra Club announces recipients of 2021 Scholarship Award

The Southern Maryland Sierra Club announced today that three of local students have been selected to receive awards for it’s first annual Scholarship Program. The Southern Maryland Sierra Club Scholarship Program selects students in Southern Maryland that combine upstanding character with academic achievement, and who have shown a dedication to community service with an...
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NAS Patuxent River Solicits Nominations for the 2021 Admiral Merlin O’Neill Officer of the Year Award

NAS Patuxent River Solicits Nominations for the 2021 Admiral Merlin O’Neill Officer of the Year Award

NAS Patuxent River announced Aug. 18 that it is now accepting nominations for the 2021 Admiral Merlin O’Neill Officer of the Year Award. The award was established in 1981 by the Southern Maryland Chapter of Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) to recognize exemplary junior officers and is named in honor of Admiral Merlin...
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September Events at the Calvert Marine Museum!

September Events at the Calvert Marine Museum!

Though summer is coming to a close, there’s still plenty to do at the Calvert Marine Museum! Welcome September and visit with the whole family. We’re open on Labor Day, too! For a complete listing of this month’s programs and activities, visit www.calvertmarinemuseum.com. Thursdays, September 2, 9, & 16 – Sea Squirts: Sharks! Sessions...
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St. Mary’s County Recreation & Parks Seeking Health & Wellness Staff for Facility Opening

St. Mary’s County Recreation & Parks Seeking Health & Wellness Staff for Facility Opening

The St. Mary’s County Recreation & Parks Department is seeking to quickly fill a variety of hourly positions at the Wellness & Aquatics Center located on the Leonardtown Camps at College of Southern Maryland to prepare for an early September opening. The department is seeking qualified and motivated individuals to fill positions for lifeguards,...
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Federal Indictment in Maryland Charges Four Men for a Methamphetamine Distribution Conspiracy in which the Drugs Were Sent Through the U.S. Mail to a Mail Carrier Who Accepted Bribes to Re-Route the Packages

Federal Indictment in Maryland Charges Four Men for a Methamphetamine Distribution Conspiracy in which the Drugs Were Sent Through the U.S. Mail to a Mail Carrier Who Accepted Bribes to Re-Route the Packages

A federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging four men with federal charges related to the distribution of methamphetamine sent through the U.S. mail to a mail carrier who allegedly accepted bribes to re-route the packages to drug conspirators.  Charged in the indictment are: Robert DuBois Miller III, age 30, of Bowie, Maryland...
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Police Urge Citizens to Be Alert for School Buses as Children Return to Classes

Police Urge Citizens to Be Alert for School Buses as Children Return to Classes

Motorists in St. Mary’s County are reminded that students are heading back to school, starting next week, and to be prepared to stop for school buses as they pick up and drop off children. Private and parochial schools reopen to students on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 and St. Mary’s County Public Schools reopen to...
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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Mourns Passing of Former Deputy

Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Mourns Passing of Former Deputy

The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the untimely passing of former Deputy DFC Scott M. Brown, 44 of Owings, MD. Brown began his career with the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office in October of 2004 as a Deputy on our Patrol Bureau. Brown later served as a Detective with the Criminal Investigations Bureau and...
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Prince George’s County Police Department Regrets to Announce Passing of K9 “Loki”

Prince George’s County Police Department Regrets to Announce Passing of K9 “Loki”

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Special Operations Division regrets to inform you of the untimely passing of active duty K9 Loki. Loki was the faithful partner of Corporal Joe Ward. Loki served as a patrol and drug detection dog from 2013 until his death on Friday, August 13th. Throughout his career, Loki successfully...
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Starting Oct. 17 Merriweather Post Pavilion, The Anthem, 9:30 Club and the Lincoln Theater Will Only Allow Fully Vaccinated Guests Into Their Events

Starting Oct. 17 Merriweather Post Pavilion, The Anthem, 9:30 Club and the Lincoln Theater Will Only Allow Fully Vaccinated Guests Into Their Events

Starting Oct. 17, all I.M.P. venues, Merriweather Post Pavilion, The Anthem, 9:30 Club and the Lincoln Theatre, will no longer accept negative COVID-19 tests and will only allow fully vaccinated guests into their events. They say expectations will be made for those under 12 and those with qualifying medical conditions preventing them from being...
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Police Arrest Wanted Georgia Man After Traffic Stop in California

Police Arrest Wanted Georgia Man After Traffic Stop in California

On 8/14/2021, Trooper First Class E. Ruggles of the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack conducted a traffic stop in the area of Worth Avenue, California. Upon making contact with the operator, it was determined that he had given a fictitious name. Once the man was positively identified, it was discovered that he had an...
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One Injured After Two Vehicle Collision in Leonardtown

One Injured After Two Vehicle Collision in Leonardtown

On Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at approximately 4:30 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of 25635 Loveville Road in Leonardtown, for the motor vehicle collision with entrapment. 10 personnel from Leonardtown along with 9 personnel from Hollywood responded to the scene and found two vehicles involved in a T-bone style...
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Lexington Park Woman with Long Criminal Record Arrested for Assaulting Officers After Dragging Deputies with Vehicle During Traffic Stop

Lexington Park Woman with Long Criminal Record Arrested for Assaulting Officers After Dragging Deputies with Vehicle During Traffic Stop

On August 4, 2021, Dep. Chase of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office conducted a vehicle stop in the 21400 block of Pegg Road in Lexington Park. Contact was made with the vehicle operator, Kelli Aaliyah Richardson, 20 of Lexington Park. Suspected marijuana was observed in Richardson’s purse and she was advised to exit...
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MSP, Allied Agencies Conduct Latest Initiative to Address Excessive Speeding In Prince George’s, Montgomery Counties

MSP, Allied Agencies Conduct Latest Initiative to Address Excessive Speeding In Prince George’s, Montgomery Counties

The Maryland State Police, along with allied law enforcement partners, conducted on Tuesday the final of six traffic enforcement initiatives aimed at targeting excessive speeding, aggressive and impaired driving, with a goal of reducing vehicle-related fatalities in Prince George’s and Montgomery counties. The traffic enforcement detail concentrated on I-495 (Capital Beltway) and included law...
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Governor Hogan Announces New Vaccination Protocols for Maryland Nursing Home and Hospital Workers

Governor Hogan Announces New Vaccination Protocols for Maryland Nursing Home and Hospital Workers

Nursing Home and Hospital Staff to Show Proof of Vaccination or Adhere to Ongoing Screening and Testing Increases Fines, Civil Penalties for Nursing Homes That Fail to Comply with Protocols, Report Vaccination Data Presses Federal Administration To Make Booster Shots Available Immediately for Seniors and Vulnerable Populations Pushes For Full FDA Approval of Vaccines,...
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