The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) is preparing to temporarily shift traffic along MD 5 (Point Lookout Road) in St. Mary’s County between Camp Brown Road and the Point Lookout State Park entrance Tuesday, August 3, as part of the $24 million project to enhance safety along the roadway. Part...
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On Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at 10:55 p.m., firefighters from Bay District and NAS Patuxent River responded to the Restore – Habitat for Humanity located at 21600 Great Mills Road in Lexington Park, for the reported large outside fire threatening a structure. Crews arrived on the scene to find fire showing from the rear...
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The Prince George’s County Police Department’s CID – Robbery Unit is investigating a string of commercial armed robberies that have occurred across the county beginning June 18 Detectives are hoping that someone in the community can help identify this suspect in these newly released photos and videos. A cash reward of up to $2,500...
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On Sunday, August 1, 2021, at approximately 7:05 p.m., police and emergency medical personnel responded to the 21400 block of Prather Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported stabbing. The 911 caller was a third party and was not on the scene, and the only information provided was a 15-year-old male was stabbed and...
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On Sunday, August 1, 2021, at approximately 11:15 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of 13050 Rock Point Road in Newburg, for the motor vehicle collision reported serious with entrapment. Crews arrived on the scene in under 3 minutes and found two vehicles in the roadway involved in a head-on...
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Patrick Warren “Pat” Langley, 65, of Faulkner, MD passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at his home. He was born on January 6, 1956, in Washington, DC. Pat was a dedicated father, brother, uncle and friend. He was blessed to be able to spend time with his family on a regular basis....
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Frederick “Fred” William Beigel, 72, of Charlotte Hall, MD passed away July 25, 2021 in the comfort of his home. He was born April 6, 1949 in Washington D.C. to Robert and Betty Beigel. He was one (1) of five (5) children. Fred graduated with his diploma from Wheaton High School in 1967 and...
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Thomas Edward Goldsborough, 77, of Mechanicsville, MD departed this life on Sunday, July 25, 2021 at his daughter’s residence in Mechanicsville, MD. He was born on November 4, 1943 in Hollywood, MD to the late Charles Delmas Goldsborough and Ann Loretta (Hayden) Goldsborough. Thomas met and fell in love with Rose Marie Goldsborough in...
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Thomas Stephen Gross, 73, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on Friday, July 23, 2021, at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. He was born on July 6, 1948, in Dayton, KY to the late Isaac William Gross, Jr. and Maxine Spivey. He was brought up in Hamilton, Ohio and was known as Steve to his family...
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Joseph Robert “Bobby” Vallandingham, 36, of Leonardtown, MD, passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2021 at Georgetown University Hospital. Born on January 25, 1985 in Leonardtown, MD, he was the son of Sara Teresa “Tere” (Downs) and the late Joseph Wilbur Vallandingham, Jr. Bobby graduated from Chopticon High School in 2003. During high school,...
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Richard “Rich” Costello passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News, VA. Rich was born on April 1, 1943 in Brooklyn, NY. He was the son of the late Elizabeth Schmitt Costello and John Dennis Costello. Rich was preceded in death by his loving wife of over...
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UPDATE 8/1/2021: On the evening of Friday, July 30, 2021, the analysis indicated the victim’s, Juanita Koilpillai, and the person of interest’s DNA were on the edged weapon. Through witness interviews coupled with the forensic evidence the suspect was positively identified as Andrew Weylin Beavers, 23, who also resided at the address located in...
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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reports a third consecutive year of underwater grass loss in Maryland’s portion of the Chesapeake Bay in 2020. During the annual survey, 34,882 acres of underwater grasses were mapped in Maryland, representing 44% of the state’s 2025 restoration target and 30% of the ultimate restoration goal of...
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On Sunday, August 1, 2021, at approximately 8:30 a.m., firefighters from Ridge, NAS Webster Field, NAS Patuxent River, and Bay District responded to the Montgomery Hall Fine Arts Center located at 47685 Margaret Brent Way in St. Mary’s City, for the reported structure fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find smoke showing from...
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On Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at approximately 4:30 p.m., Deputy M Graves of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Tackle Box located on Three Notch Road, in Lexington Park after the Youth Gun Violence Task Force received information that a firearm and shotgun barrel with a scope was stolen from the...
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Sikirat Adunni Brown, 59, of Upper Marlboro, Md., pleaded guilty today to defrauding the D.C. Medicaid program out of more than $340,000. The announcement was made by Acting U.S. Attorney Channing D. Phillips; Robert E. Bornstein, Acting Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Washington Field Office Criminal Division; Maureen R. Dixon, Special Agent...
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A Fort Washington man, affectionately nicknamed “Jazzy J” by his friends, awoke from a dream about winning a lot of money and headed to a local Lottery retailer to try his luck. He won $100,000! Inspired by his dream, the Prince George’s County resident visited a nearby Valero to buy several scratch-offs. “Jazzy J”...
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An Anne Arundel County angler is now the first officially recognized state record holder for swordfish, which he caught in a tournament on Friday, July 23, 2021, in Ocean City. Annapolis resident Peter Schultz, 36, is the first record holder for the Atlantic division – Swordfish (Xiphias gladius). Schultz caught the 301-pound swordfish while participating...
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Robert Harvey, Calvert County State’s Attorney, wants to alert customers of AT&T/DirecTV to a possible scam that is occurring in our community. Some customers have received official-looking materials in the mail telling them that their bill is going to be increased by $12 per month unless they call a specified telephone number. When the...
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Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) has updated its face mask use requirements for all staff, students and visitors to schools, buildings, centers and all other CCPS facilities. Effective Friday, July 30, 2021, mask use is now required for anyone inside a CCPS building. This applies to everyone, including individuals already vaccinated against COVID-19. As...
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NAS Patuxent River leadership announced July 29 the requirement for all on the installation to wear face masks while in buildings on base and government vehicles regardless of vaccination status effective immediately per the Department of Defense’s “Updated Mask Guidance for all DoD Installations and Other Facilities” dated July 28. The move follows the...
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On Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at 4:34 a.m., firefighters from the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department were alerted to 22278 Scott Circle in Lexington Park, for the residential fire alarm. Dispatchers received a 911 call from the alarm company reporting a 1st floor smoke detector sounding. Less than 2 minutes later, the resident called...
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NAS Patuxent River transitioned from Health Protection Condition (HPCON) Alpha to HPCON Bravo as of 5 p.m. July 28. NAS Patuxent River joins other installations within Naval District Washington to shift back to HPCON Bravo as a result of rising COVID cases. HPCONs are protocols for public health emergencies, such as a pandemic. Commanders...
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UPDATE @ 11:38 p.m., Pyles has been found safe and unharmed. 7/28/2021: Missing Person: Kasey Michelle Pyles, 14y/o white female. Last seen: Harpers Corner Rd, Mechanicsville, 07/28/21. St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office seeks your help in locating a missing “at risk” person: Kasey Pyles, 14y/o white female. Last seen: Harpers Corner Road in Mechanicsville...
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The La Plata Police Department was made aware of a media post made on Monday, July 26, 2021, stating there was a large fight at the Walmart located at 40 Drury Drive in La Plata. The post also included fake information about MS-13 gang activity in the area. The La Plata Police Department did...
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