UPDATE 3/12/2021: On Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at 5:48 p.m., firefighters were dispatched to the Myrtle Point Park in California, for the reported large outside fire. Over 40 firefighters from St. Mary’s and Calvert County responded to the scene along with the assistance from the St. Mary’s County Emergency Services, Forestry, Department of Natural...
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On Thursday, March 11, 2021, at approximately 4:50 p.m., police responded to the area of Saratoga Drive and North Essex Drive in Lexington Park, for the report of gunshots. Police arrived on the scene to find at least 19 shell casings in the roadway. No injuries have been reported. The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s...
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This project is necessary to replace the bridge on MD 6 (New Market Turner Road) that was significantly damaged on August 4, 2020 as a result of Tropical Storm Isaias. This bridge replacement project has been made a top priority at MDOT SHA and is scheduled to begin construction in March 2021. MDOT SHA...
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Today marks the 13th anniversary of the homicide of Austin Brown, a 39-year old resident of Indian Head. His case remains unsolved. Your assistance can help us bring justice to Austin and his family. On March 11, 2008, at approximately 6:00 a.m., officers with the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to 4450 Livingston Road...
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The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for low humidity and gusty winds, which is in effect from until 6:00 p.m., this evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. *WINDS…Southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. *RELATIVE HUMIDITY…20 to 30 percent. *IMPACTS…Critical fire weather...
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of Terronta Antwon Leak, age 30 of Pomfret. Leak is wanted on an outstanding warrant for rifle/shotgun possession with felony conviction. Leak is a black male, 5’7” and weighs 138 pounds, and has black hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information on the whereabouts...
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On Thursday, July 7, 2020, the Anne Arundel County Child Abuse Unit initiated an investigation in reference to a report of a specific account that was directly associated in uploading child pornographic images to a particular internet site. The information was provided by the “National Center for Missing and Exploited Children” (NCMEC) which is...
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Governor Larry Hogan issued orders updating safe capacity limits, the opening of medical adult day care facilities, and lifting quarantine requirements and restrictions on out-of-state travel. The orders are to go into effect at 5 p.m., Friday, March 12, 2021. Statewide face covering mandates and social distancing protocols remain in effect. St. Mary’s County...
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On Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at approximately 4:20 p.m., police fire and rescue personnel responded to Susan Lane in Lexington Park for the report of a shooting. Authorities arrived on scene to find a male in his twenties suffering from a single gunshot wound. The male was located in an apartment. The St. Mary’s...
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The Commissioners have accepted Memorandums of Agreement (MOA) with the volunteer rescue squads of St. Mary’s County to authorize and implement an Emergency Medical Services Ambulance Transport Services Billing System on their behalf. The collaboration between county government and the local rescue squads will allow the approved vendor to bill insurance companies for emergency...
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With sustained vaccine progress and significant improvements in all of the state’s key data metrics, Governor Larry Hogan today announced new actions to further ease the COVID-19 mitigation measures currently in place. “With the pace of vaccinations rapidly rising and our health metrics steadily improving, the lifting of these restrictions is a prudent, positive...
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On Tuesday, March 9, 2021, at approximately 3:00 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Great Mills Road and Carver School Boulevard in Lexington Park, for the motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian. Crews arrived on the scene to find a pickup truck and one child in the roadway, personnel...
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Kelly Rae Richardson, 37, of Tracy’s Landing passed away March 5, 2021. She was born April 28, 1983 in Takoma Park, MD to Raymond N. and Patricia Michelle Richardson. Kelly grew up in the Burtonsville and Silver Spring area and graduated from Paint Branch High School. She moved with her family to Tracy’s Landing...
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John Sherman Powelson, Sr., 79, of North Beach passed away February 28, 2021 at his home surrounded by family. He was born December 11, 1941 in Washington, DC to Leslie E. and Emma Rhea (Giles) Powelson. Sherman grew up in Greenway in Southeast DC and graduated from Chamberlain High School. He then attended the...
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Thomas George Smith, 73 of Waldorf, Maryland, passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2021, in La Plata, Maryland. He was born in Erie, Pennsylvania on March 26, 1947 and was the son of Marie (Graml) Smith and John P. Smith. Tom graduated from Strong Vincent High School in Erie, Pennsylvania as a member of...
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Phil was called home on March 6, 2021 after a battle with pancreatic cancer surrounded by his family. He is preceded in death by his mother, Martha M. Rieman; his father, Carl J. Rieman, and his brother, Carl Rieman. He is survived by his wife, Kimberly Rieman; his son, P. J. Rieman (Sarah); his...
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Carolyn Valerie Buell, 50 of Lexington Park, MD passed away on February 23, 2021 at her home. Carolyn was born on July 3, 1970 in Leonardtown, MD to Charles Larry Morgan and Joyce Marie Morgan. Carolyn was a native of St. Mary’s County, MD. She graduated from Chopticon High School in 1988. She was...
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Michael “Mike” Rathfon Layton, 68, passed away at his home on March 1, 2021 in Charlotte Hall, MD. Mike was born June 8, 1953 to the late Joel and Nadene Layton Mike was a marksman who enjoyed competitive trap-shooting. He entered many tournaments and was proud of his accomplishments. Mike was also a talented...
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Sulpicio Vito Engles, 66, of Lexington Park, MD passed away March 3, 2021, at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, MD with his loving family at his side. He was born on September 19, 1954 in the Philippines to the late Fausto Engles and Teodora Vito Engles. On January 26, 1980, Sulpicio...
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To everyone who knew, cared for, loved Joe. He was taking care of us, teaching us compassion and patience, showing us how to be happy and how to love another person and how to enjoy living. He was joy. He died peacefully February 26 with his sister and brother-in-law holding his hand. Joseph James...
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Brian Charles Jackson passed away at the age of 26 on Friday, February 26th 2021. Brian was born on June 21st, 1994 in Clinton, MD to Robert and Annette Jackson, that love him more than words can express. What Brian loved most was spending time with his Son, Elijah and his fiancé, Kayla Borza....
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Mary Mechelle Randall of Lexington Park, Maryland, beloved daughter, sister, aunt and niece, passed away on March 3, 2021 at the age of 38. She bore a heavy load all her life but you could seldom tell. Mary was such an inspiration to all she encountered. A St. Mary’s County treasure, everyone Mary met...
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Robert “Bobby” Harmon Myers, Jr., 51, from Huntingtown, MD, passed away suddenly on Thursday, February 11, 2021 in Cancun, Mexico while vacationing with close friends. Bobby was born in Washington, DC on August 31, 1969 to Robert H. Myers Sr and Sherry L. Myers. He went to Northern High School in Calvert County, MD....
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The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) has updated the eligibility criteria for local SMCHD COVID-19 vaccination clinics to include St. Mary’s County residents aged 40 – 64 with qualifying medical conditions. Eligible individuals are encouraged to review the allergy guidance and the FAQs for SMCHD COVID-19 vaccination prior to registering for a vaccine...
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Larry “Mike” Bowie, 67, of Nanjemoy, MD passed away at his home on February 27, 2021. Mike was born on November 5, 1953 in LaPlata, MD to the late Bernard and Virginia Bowie. He was also predeceased by his wife Brenda Bowie. He is survived by his son, Travis Bowie; brothers, Cliff Bowie, Randy...
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