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VIDEO: Completion of St. Mary’s County Detention Center’s New Wing Celebrated

VIDEO: Completion of St. Mary’s County Detention Center’s New Wing Celebrated

State and local officials convened on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 to celebrate the completion of an entirely new wing to the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center in Leonardtown. The new wing will house a new medical unit and cells for female inmates. Renovation work continues on the rest of the 230-bed detention...
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Traffic Stop and Search Warrant Leads to One Arrest, Large Amount of Drugs, and Two Firearms Recovered in Glen Burnie

Traffic Stop and Search Warrant Leads to One Arrest, Large Amount of Drugs, and Two Firearms Recovered in Glen Burnie

On Thursday, June 10, 2021, Anne Arundel County officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of 100 Archwood Avenue in Glen Burnie on a 2019 Honda Accord operated by James Franklin Nagel. Located on Nagel was 42 bags of suspected crack cocaine (18.93 grams). Nagel was advised that due to an ongoing investigation,...
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Calvert County Celebrates New Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department Firehouse

Calvert County Celebrates New Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department Firehouse

The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) today held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the new Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department, Company 2, firehouse. At 29,929 square feet, the new $11-million facility boasts several new state-of-the-art features designed to enhance firefighter health and safety. The building incorporates improved technology...
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St. Mary’s County Commissioners Commemorate Flag Day

St. Mary’s County Commissioners Commemorate Flag Day

The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County recognized Flag Day, Monday, June 14, with a patriotic event on the grounds of the governmental center in Leonardtown. The Flag Day ceremony began with a Pass in Review showcasing color guards from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, Naval Air Station Patuxent River, the Civil Air Patrol...
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St. Mary’s County Commissioner Meeting Rollup June 15, 2021

St. Mary’s County Commissioner Meeting Rollup June 15, 2021

The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County held their regular business meeting Tuesday, June 15, 2021, in the Chesapeake Building in Leonardtown. The Commissioners recognized National Nursing Assistants Week and World Elder Abuse Awareness Day with proclamations. The Commissioners presented a virtual Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Community Corrections Facility located in Leonardtown. Following the...
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Blue Angel #7 Makes Final Flight to NAS Patuxent River, Will Be Placed at Patuxent River Naval Air Museum Coming Soon!

Blue Angel #7 Makes Final Flight to NAS Patuxent River, Will Be Placed at Patuxent River Naval Air Museum Coming Soon!

Today in 1946 the Blue Angels performed their first public flight demonstration from their first training base and team headquarters at Naval Air Station (NAS) Jacksonville, Florida, on June 15, and June 16, 1946, with three F6F-5 Hellcats (number 1 – 3). They were specially modified to reduce weight and painted with the iconic...
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Governor Hogan Announces End of COVID-19 State of Emergency

Governor Hogan Announces End of COVID-19 State of Emergency

Governor Larry Hogan today announced the end of the COVID-19 state of emergency in the State of Maryland. As of today, Maryland has surpassed 6.5 million vaccinations, and the positivity rate is a record-low 0.82%. “Thanks in large part to the hard work, the sacrifices, and the vigilance of the people of Maryland, we...
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Detectives in Calvert County Seeking Information on Drive-by Shooting in Lusby

Detectives in Calvert County Seeking Information on Drive-by Shooting in Lusby

On June 14, 2021 at approximately 9:49 p.m., deputies from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Patrol Bureau responded to report of a drive-by shooting in the 1000 block of Golden West Way in Lusby. Preliminary investigation revealed, unknown suspect(s) fired several rounds into a residence as well as into a vehicle outside the home. No...
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St. Mary’s County National Night Out on Tuesday, August 3, 2021

St. Mary’s County National Night Out on Tuesday, August 3, 2021

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce National Night Out will take place on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, from 5:30p.m., to 8:00 p.m. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood comradery. To have your neighborhood included in National Night Out please contact Corporal Blaine...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Assistance in Identifying Three Suspects Who Assaulted Victim and 13-Year-Old

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Assistance in Identifying Three Suspects Who Assaulted Victim and 13-Year-Old

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identities of three individuals in an assault investigation. On Sunday, May 30, 2021 at 7:32 p.m., the suspects assaulted the victim inside the Patuxent River Inn in Lexington Park, stole the victim’s red Apple iPhone 11 and air pods and assaulted the victim’s 13-year-old child...
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MDOT MVA, Law Enforcement Partners Remind Marylanders to Check Child Safety Seats Often

MDOT MVA, Law Enforcement Partners Remind Marylanders to Check Child Safety Seats Often

Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) Secretary Greg Slater and MDOT Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA) Administrator Chrissy Nizer joined together this month to announce the donation of 50 child safety seats from MDOT MVA’s Highway Safety Office to the Baltimore Police Department (BPD) and several other law enforcement agencies across the state. The donation...
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Prince Frederick Man Arrested After Stealing Wentworth Nursery Truck and Trailer

Prince Frederick Man Arrested After Stealing Wentworth Nursery Truck and Trailer

On Wednesday, June 2, 2021, Deputy Huy responded to the area of Hallowing Point Road and Prince Frederick Boulevard in Prince Frederick, for a report of a stolen vehicle. Wentworth Nursery in St. Mary’s County advised one of their company trucks with GPS on it was being driven in Calvert County. The vehicle lookout...
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Medical Emergency Leads to Motor Vehicle Collision in Great Mills, Operator Flown to Area Trauma Center

Medical Emergency Leads to Motor Vehicle Collision in Great Mills, Operator Flown to Area Trauma Center

On Monday, June 14, 2021, at approximately 8:45 p.m., police responded to the area of Point Lookout Road and Indian Bridge Road in Great Mills, for the report of a motor vehicle collision. No signs of a collision were observed and contact with citizens in the area reported they did not hear or see...
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Police in Charles County Apprehend Armed Robbery Suspect – Judge Releases Him on Personal Recognizance

Police in Charles County Apprehend Armed Robbery Suspect – Judge Releases Him on Personal Recognizance

On June 12, 2021, at 12:55 p.m., officers responded to a retail business in the 2900 block of Festival Way for the report of a theft that just occurred. A male suspect entered the store and asked to look at an air pod case. The employee gave the suspect the case and the suspect...
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State Fire Marshal Investigating Vacant Commercial Structure Fire in Waldorf

State Fire Marshal Investigating Vacant Commercial Structure Fire in Waldorf

On Friday, June 11, 2021, at approximately 3:43 p.m., firefighters responded to 2400 Old Washington Road in Waldorf, for the reported commercial structure fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find fire showing from a 2-story commercial building. 50 firefighters responded and controlled the fire in under an hour. No injuries were reported. The...
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Fire Marshal Investigating Shed Fire in Mechanicsville

Fire Marshal Investigating Shed Fire in Mechanicsville

On Friday, June 11, 2021, at approximately 3:50 p.m., firefighters from Charles and St. Mary’s County responded to 13370 Ryceville Road in Mechanicsville, for the reported structure on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find a detached shed fully engulfed in flames with multiple propane tanks on fire. Firefighters operated on the scene...
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Charles County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Unit Announce 2021 Youth Summer Sports Camps

Charles County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Unit Announce 2021 Youth Summer Sports Camps

The Charles County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Unit has announced the dates for the 2021 youth summer sports camps: Ladies Leadership Soccer Camp will take place at Laurel Springs Regional Park in La Plata on June 22 – 24 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. The program is being offered to young ladies in grades 3 through...
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Rediscover Leonardtown with Weekend Events!

Rediscover Leonardtown with Weekend Events!

Are you looking for something fun to do this weekend? Why not come discover Leonardtown. This small Southern Maryland Town is big on charm and excitement. If you’re seeking adventure, there’s plenty to find here from water sports to seaplane rides. Are you looking to explore your creative side? As an Arts & Entertainment...
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UPDATE: 19-Year-Old Killed in Single Vehicle Crash in Cheltenham

UPDATE: 19-Year-Old Killed in Single Vehicle Crash in Cheltenham

UPDATE 6/10/2021: The deceased victim is identified as 19-year-old Latrell McCants of Temple Hills, MD. On Sunday, June 6, 2021, at approximately 5:40 p.m., First Responders responded to the area of the 9400 block of Surratts Road and Frank Tippet Road in Cheltenham, for the reported motor vehicle collision with a car on fire,...
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Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Industrial Incident Involving MDOT SHA in Anne Arundel County

Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Industrial Incident Involving MDOT SHA in Anne Arundel County

Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal industrial incident that occurred earlier today in Anne Arundel County. The deceased is identified as Michael T. Spencer, Sr., 54, of Baltimore, Maryland, who was transported from the scene to the University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center and pronounced deceased at 12:50 p.m. Around noon on...
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St. Mary’s County Seeking Information on Scooter Stolen from Lexington Park

St. Mary’s County Seeking Information on Scooter Stolen from Lexington Park

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking to recover a stolen scooter, taken from the 45700 block of Lord Baltimore Way in Lexington Park on Friday, May 14, 2021 at around noon. Anyone with information about the location of the scooter, the identity of the suspects who took the scooter or this incident...
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La Plata Community Walk / Clean Up Day

La Plata Community Walk / Clean Up Day

The La Plata Police Department is sponsoring a community walk/clean up day through the Kent Avenue Corridor this Saturday, June 12, 2021, from 9:30 a.m., to 11:30 a.m. During the walk residents can meet elected officials, local law enforcement, faith-based leaders, representatives from local businesses, and non-profits. The Charles County Department of Health will...
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Three Teens Charged with Attempted Murder of Officer After Using Stolen Vehicle to Hit Police Officer

Three Teens Charged with Attempted Murder of Officer After Using Stolen Vehicle to Hit Police Officer

The Prince George’s County Police Department arrested and charged three suspects with the attempted murder of an officer on Wednesday in Temple Hills. The first suspect is 18-year-old Paul Canarte of the 1100 block of 3rd Street in Northwest, Washington, DC. The two additional suspects are juveniles who are charged as adults. On Wednesday...
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GenOn Holdings Announces Retirement of Three Coal-Fired Power Plants Including Charles County Morgantown Site

GenOn Holdings Announces Retirement of Three Coal-Fired Power Plants Including Charles County Morgantown Site

GenOn Holdings, LLC (GenOn) announced on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, that it has initiated the process to permanently retire 2,421 MW of coal-fired electric generating capacity at three stations in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Maryland. The three facilities and associated coal retirements are the 627MW Avon Lake Generating Station located in Avon Lake, OH; the...
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No Injuries Reported After Vehicle Drives Into Residence in Lexington Park, Police Searching for Operator

No Injuries Reported After Vehicle Drives Into Residence in Lexington Park, Police Searching for Operator

On Friday, June 11, 2021, at approximately 10:18 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to 21831 Ronald Drive and Watt Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported motor vehicle collision involving a structure. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle off the roadway and halfway into the basement of an...
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