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Suspect Escapes Serious Injury After High Speed Chase Ends in Crash, Splitting Car Into Two Pieces

Suspect Escapes Serious Injury After High Speed Chase Ends in Crash, Splitting Car Into Two Pieces

On Saturday, August 9, 2025, around 2:12 a.m., police attempted to stop a vehicle for traffic violations in the La Plata area on Hawthorne Road. The suspect fled at a high rate of speed, less than 3 minutes later, police reported the suspect crashed at Hawthorne Road and Rose Hill Road in La Plata....
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Maryland Teen Stole Marked State Police Car, Wore Uniform and Conducted Traffic Stops

Maryland Teen Stole Marked State Police Car, Wore Uniform and Conducted Traffic Stops

Jayden Micah Ballard, 19, of Salisbury, has been charged with impersonating a police officer and the unlawful taking of a motor vehicle, following an investigation by the Maryland State Police into alleged traffic stops conducted by Ballard while wearing a trooper’s uniform and operating a marked police vehicle. According to court documents, Ballard was...
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St. Mary’s College Hovland Hosts National Association of Scientific Materials Managers Annual Meeting

St. Mary’s College Hovland Hosts National Association of Scientific Materials Managers Annual Meeting

Doug Hovland, coordinator of laboratory support for chemistry and biochemistry, served as the local host for the National Association of Scientific Materials Managers (NAOSMM) annual conference this July in Richmond, Virginia. Hovland has been a member of NAOSMM since 2014 and began planning work for the conference in fall 2023. His primary tasks were...
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Books, Boardwalk, and the Big Apple: St. Mary’s County Recreation & Parks Announces Upcoming Bus Trips

Books, Boardwalk, and the Big Apple: St. Mary’s County Recreation & Parks Announces Upcoming Bus Trips

St. Mary’s County Government’s Department of Recreation & Parks (R&P) is pleased to offer three exciting bus day trips in the coming months: Washington, D.C., Ocean City, MD, and a holiday trip to New York City. Saturday, September 6: Washington D.C. Join R&P on a day trip to the nation’s capital. Participants are free...
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Board of Public Works Approves $2.7 Million for new Ball Fields, Playground Equipment, and Land Conservation in Nine Counties

Board of Public Works Approves $2.7 Million for new Ball Fields, Playground Equipment, and Land Conservation in Nine Counties

The Board of Public Works today approved more than $2.7 million in grants to local governments and land trusts from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources for new ball fields, playground equipment, and the conservation of land in Allegany, Caroline, Carroll, Charles, Dorchester, Montgomery, Prince George’s, Wicomico, and Worcester counties. More than $900,000 in Program...
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Charles County Launches New Public Dashboard to Track Government Performance

Charles County Launches New Public Dashboard to Track Government Performance

Charles County Government has unveiled a new interactive online dashboard designed to give residents clear, user-friendly access to the Board of County Commissioners’ strategic priorities and the county’s progress toward achieving them. Hosted on the OpenGov platform, the site offers a transparent view of how the government is advancing key initiatives throughout the community. The platform...
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Prince George’s Couple Celebrating $50,000 Birthday Scratch-Off Win

Prince George’s Couple Celebrating $50,000 Birthday Scratch-Off Win

A Riverdale couple, who both have August birthdays, are celebrating a $50,000 win playing the $50,000 Cash scratch-off game – just in time for their special days. A few weeks ago, the husband went to his favorite spot to purchase Lottery games, Tony’s Liquors in Laurel. “Tony’s is the spot,” the Prince George’s County...
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Maryland Reports Slight Loss in Underwater Grass Abundance in Chesapeake Bay for 2024

Maryland Reports Slight Loss in Underwater Grass Abundance in Chesapeake Bay for 2024

Underwater grass abundance in Maryland’s portion of the Chesapeake Bay – a key indicator of water quality – fell from 38,188 acres in 2023 to 36,794 acres in 2024, according to data reviewed by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. This acreage remains short of the state’s 2025 restoration goal of 79,800 acres. The...
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Maryland Casinos Generate $165.7 Million in Gaming Revenue During July

Maryland Casinos Generate $165.7 Million in Gaming Revenue During July

Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $165,661,894 in revenue from slot machines and table games during July 2025. The statewide total was down $4,159,416 (-2.5%) compared to July 2024. Casino gaming contributions to the state during July 2025 totaled $71,857,827, a decrease of $305,727 (-0.4%) compared to July 2024. The July 2025 contributions included...
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Longtime Calvert Player Scores $50,000 Win on Lottery’s Cash Blast

Longtime Calvert Player Scores $50,000 Win on Lottery’s Cash Blast

A Maryland Lottery regular from northern Calvert County is celebrating a $50,000 win on the new Cash Blast scratch-off game. Self-described as a dedicated player for over 10 years, the winner claimed his prize Aug. 5 at Lottery headquarters in Baltimore. He said he was first inspired to start playing after reading about other...
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Prince George’s Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Federal Carjacking, Firearms Charges

Prince George’s Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Federal Carjacking, Firearms Charges

U.S. District Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby sentenced Sean Franklin Mills, Jr., 21, of Capital Heights, Maryland, to 10 years in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for carjacking and use, carrying, and brandishing a firearm in relation to a crime of violence. Kelly O. Hayes, U.S. Attorney for the District of...
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Man Flown to Trauma Center After Single Vehicle Rollover in Leonardtown

Man Flown to Trauma Center After Single Vehicle Rollover in Leonardtown

On Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at approximately 12:43 a.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Point Lookout Road and Potato Hill Farm Lane in Leonardtown, for the reported motor vehicle collision with injuries. The 911 caller reported they rolled their vehicle and was currently in the Dominos parking lot...
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State Police Seek Assistance in Locating Hit-And-Run Suspect, PG County Man Killed

State Police Seek Assistance in Locating Hit-And-Run Suspect, PG County Man Killed

Maryland State Police are seeking the public’s assistance in helping to locate a person suspected of a hit-and-run pedestrian crash in Prince George’s County. The deceased pedestrian is identified as Leroy Wedge, 43, of Upper Marlboro, Maryland. He was pronounced deceased on the scene by Prince George’s emergency medical services personnel. Around 6:20 a.m.,...
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Charles County Public Schools Open House Events for 2025-2026 School Year

Charles County Public Schools Open House Events for 2025-2026 School Year

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) has released its open house schedule for the 2025-2026 school year. Listed below are open house dates and times, and other activities for schools. If not specified below, the open houses are open to families of students in prekindergarten through Grade 5. Please call the specific school with questions...
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Maryland Department of the Environment Revokes 1,400 Lead Paint Inspection Certificates Issued by Suspended Inspector to Protect Children and Families

Maryland Department of the Environment Revokes 1,400 Lead Paint Inspection Certificates Issued by Suspended Inspector to Protect Children and Families

The Maryland Department of the Environment is invalidating more than 1,400 lead inspection certificates across the state, requiring any tenant-occupied rental properties to be reinspected for lead paint hazards due to an inspector’s failure to comply with work practice standards. Property owners and tenants have been notified by mail that any occupied rental units...
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Calvert County Parks & Recreation Announces Fall 2025 Registration for Youth and Adult Sports

Calvert County Parks & Recreation Announces Fall 2025 Registration for Youth and Adult Sports

Calvert County Parks & Recreation announces open registration for fall 2025 sports. The following youth and adult sports signups are available: Youth Soccer offers separate divisions for boys and girls ages 4 to 17. The cost is $61 per player for Tykes Division and $84 for grades nine through 12. Residents can choose south, central...
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Fentanyl Trafficker Sentenced to Over 5 Years in Federal Prison

Fentanyl Trafficker Sentenced to Over 5 Years in Federal Prison

U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis sentenced Roddrick Navara Shelby, 48, of Laurel, Maryland, to 70 months in federal prison for distributing 40 grams or more of fentanyl. Kelly O. Hayes, U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland, announced the sentence with Special Agent in Charge Ibrar A. Mian, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) – Washington...
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Find Your New Best Friend: Adoption Fees Waived During August at the St. Mary’s County Animal Adoption & Resource Center

Find Your New Best Friend: Adoption Fees Waived During August at the St. Mary’s County Animal Adoption & Resource Center

The St. Mary’s County Animal Adoption & Resources Center is proud to join animal shelters across the state in the return of the Maryland 3,000 adoption challenge, hosted by the Baltimore Animal Welfare Alliance. For the entire month of August, adoption fees will be waived to help thousands of animals across Maryland find loving...
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UPDATE: Man Arrested After Randomly Stabbing Woman at Solomons Library, Victim Flown with Non-Life-Threatening Injuries

UPDATE: Man Arrested After Randomly Stabbing Woman at Solomons Library, Victim Flown with Non-Life-Threatening Injuries

UPDATE 8/4/2025: On Monday, August 4, 2025, at approximately 10:08 a.m., deputies from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Bureau responded to the Southern Branch Library, located at 13920 HG Trueman Road in Solomons, for the report of a stabbing. Upon arrival, deputies located an adult female victim suffering from two stab wounds to her...
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Police in Charles County Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash in Newburg

Police in Charles County Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash in Newburg

On Monday, August 4, 2025, at approximately 5:02 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of 12120 Rock Point Road in Newburg, for the reported motor vehicle collision with unknown injuries. The 911 caller reported a single vehicle into a tree and advised they did not see any movement but...
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Maryland State Police Ready for National Night Out 2025

Maryland State Police Ready for National Night Out 2025

The Maryland State Police is excited to join communities across the state for National Night Out 2025. Since 1984, National Night Out has brought neighbors and law enforcement together on the first Tuesday of August. This year’s event takes place on Tuesday, August 5. Troopers from all 23 Maryland State Police barracks will partner...
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Man Arrested Twice in One Week for Exposing Himself in Public

Man Arrested Twice in One Week for Exposing Himself in Public

On July 22, 2025, Cpl. Buckler responded to the Prince Frederick Library, located at 850 Costley Way in Prince Frederick, for a report of indecent exposure. An investigation revealed that multiple witnesses observed a male subject sitting on a bench outside the library with his pants down, actively masturbating. The suspect, identified as Robert...
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New Jersey Man Arrested After Stealing Copper Pipes from St. Leonard Residence

New Jersey Man Arrested After Stealing Copper Pipes from St. Leonard Residence

On Thursday, July 24, 2025, DFC McCourt responded to the 5200 block of Mackall Road in St. Leonard for a reported burglary in progress. A preliminary investigation revealed witnesses observed a gray Ford truck parked in the driveway of a vacant residence, and a male suspect was seen kicking in the back door and...
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Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Set for September 27 at Lexington Manor Passive Park

Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Set for September 27 at Lexington Manor Passive Park

The annual Law Enforcement Torch Run brings together participants from around the United States and more than 40 countries to support the Special Olympics athletes. This year, the local Torch Run will take place on Saturday, September 27, at 7:00 a.m. at Lexington Manor Passive Park in Lexington Park, and everyone is welcome to...
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U.S. Navy’s F/A-18 and EA-18G Aircraft Fleet Surpass 12 Million Flight Hours

U.S. Navy’s F/A-18 and EA-18G Aircraft Fleet Surpass 12 Million Flight Hours

The U.S. Navy’s F/A-18 and EA-18G aircraft fleet has surpassed 12 million flight hours, marking an important milestone for one of the most enduring families of aircraft in modern naval aviation. This achievement underscores the capability, reliability and availability of these aircraft, which have served as the backbone of the U.S. Navy and Marine...
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