On Saturday, May 29, 2021, at approximately 3:25 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of 42264 Ridge Road in Mechanicsville, for the reported motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian. Crews arrived on the scene to find an adult male victim in the roadway. The striking vehicle fled the scene prior...
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On Saturday, May 29, 2021, at approximately 1:37 a.m., 45 firefighters from Mechanicsville, Leonardtown, Seventh District, Hollywood, Bay District and Charles County responded to the 25800 block of Budderleigh Place in Mechanicsville, for the reported kitchen fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find smoke showing from a 2-story split foyer residence. Firefighters made...
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Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred early this morning in Prince George’s County. Shortly after 2:25 a.m., troopers from the Maryland State Police Forestville Barrack responded to the northbound Route 5 south of Interstate 495 on a report of a motor vehicle crash. According to a preliminary investigation, a...
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Alexander Francis John Kapczynski, Sr. 85 of California, MD (formerly of Fort Mill, SC) passed away on May 21, 2021 at his daughter’s home surrounded by his family. He was born on February 3, 1936 in Bronx, New York to the late Francis Kapczynski and Alexandra (Czinik) Kapchen. Alexander married Ernestina Lee “Tina” Ferrari...
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Lois Kessler Groome, 96, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away, Saturday, May 22, 2021 at her home. She was born June 15, 1924 in Clifty, West Virginia to the late Andrew A. Kessler and Chloe Caldwell Kessler. An independent woman, Lois met William Burroughs Groome, (“Bill”) while attending business college and enjoyed a loving marriage...
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Ruth Janet Alberty, 67 of California, MD passed away on May 20, 2021 in Washington, D.C. She was born on April 1, 1954 in Coamo, Puerto Rico to the late Juan Justiniano Colon and Ruth Colon. Janet (as she preferred to be called) married Jose Manuel Alberty-Galarza on October 22, 1971 in Carolina, Puerto...
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Ernestine C. Hewitt “Pretty”, 98, of Valley Lee, MD passed away on May 24, 2021 in Callaway, MD. She was born on May 25, 1923 in Hollywood, MD and was the loving daughter of the late Louise Hayden Clarke and Ernest Clarke. Pretty was the loving wife of the late Wellington Hewitt whom she...
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Joyce Paulette Whalen, 66, of Fort Washington, MD formerly from Budd’s Creek, MD passed away peacefully on May 24, 2021 in Clinton, MD. She was born on November 12, 1954 in Leonardtown, MD. Joyce was the loving daughter of the late Mary Jane Whalen and Thomas Paul Whalen. She is survived by her daughter...
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Five members of the Maryland State Police Aviation Command were recognized this week for their efforts to promote safety during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic by the State Employees Risk Management Administration (SERMA). The three troopers and two civilian pilots were honored during SERMA’s two-day virtual conference, which recognized more than a dozen...
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Youth Gun Violence Task Force continued its enforcement efforts this week in removing illegal firearms and illicit drugs from the community. On Thursday, May 27, 2021, task force members, Emergency Services Team and Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Detectives served a warrant on Walead “Wade” Othman, 53 of Lexington Park,...
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UPDATE 5/28/2021: Detectives are continuing their investigation into the murder of Jazmiah Nelson who was shot and killed on May 22 in the 600 block of Pomonkey Way in La Plata. The reward in the case is now up to $7,500 for the tip that leads to the arrest of the suspect(s). Nelson was...
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NAS Patuxent River Gate 1 to be closed Friday, May 28, 2021, from 9:00 a.m., to 11:00 a.m., for maintenance. Drivers should use Gates 2, and 3 during these times. Expect travel delays.
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On May 17 at 8:05 a.m., officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to a gas station in the 6600 block of Crain Highway in La Plata for the report of an assault and theft. An initial investigation revealed a woman entered the business, physically assaulted the cashier and stole money from the...
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With traffic expected to surge this Memorial Day weekend, additional Maryland state troopers will be on patrol and using a variety of initiatives to keep traffic moving, respond quickly to highway incidents and take appropriate enforcement action when violations are observed that threaten the safety of travelers. Beginning Friday, troopers from each of the...
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On Wednesday, May 19, 2021, at approximately 3:00 p.m., officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to a convenience store in the 2800 block of Crain Highway in Waldorf for the report of an armed robbery. The initial investigation revealed a lone suspect entered the business, produced a handgun and announced a robbery....
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of James Laughlin Statter, age 38 of Lexington Park. Statter was last seen on foot in the Leonardtown area on May 26, 2021. Statter is a white male, 5’9” and weighs 245 pounds with blonde hair and blue eyes. Anyone with information on the...
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St. Clement’s Island Heritage Day, a family event June 5, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Clement’s Island Museum and on St. Clements Island State Park, encourages the public to visit St. Clement’s Island and become acquainted with the island’s past through activities regarding the history, culture, heritage and ecology tied...
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The competition, which will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 5, 2021, will be held at Christ Church, 112 Charles Street in La Plata, MD. This year’s seven contestants will perform a recital before a distinguished panel of judges. The judges this year are Jody Gatwood, Professor Emeritus, The Catholic University of America...
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is investigating recent thefts of catalytic converters occurring in the area. Many of the thefts have targeted work vehicles parked in unlit areas with no active video surveillance. The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office encourages residents to park vehicles in well-lit areas covered by video surveillance when possible,...
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UPDATE 5/27/2021: Police have identified Jane Doe as Geeta Stowe, 42, of Linthicum Heights. Unfortunately, Stowe succumbed to her injuries, her family was notified. The identification was made possible by the numerous tips our officers received surrounding this case. The investigation into the cause of death is still ongoing. 5/24/2021: On Sunday, May 23,...
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On Friday, May 21, 2021, the Youth Gun Violence Task Force attempted to serve an arrest warrant on De’Quan Savien Gantt Sr., 20, of Lexington Park, for Malicious Destruction of Property. Task force personnel located Gantt at the Patuxent River Hotel in Lexington Park. When deputies attempted to place Gantt under arrest as he...
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The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) has achieved national accreditation through the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB). PHAB is the nonprofit organization that administers the national accreditation program for health departments. Accreditation aims to advance and transform public health practice by championing performance improvement, evidence-based action, and innovation. “We are absolutely thrilled to...
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The Anne Arundel County Police Department is on schedule for the implementation of the Body Worn Camera (BWC) program. Training for officers is anticipated to begin in July and continue through September of this year. The goals of the Body Worn Camera program are to: strengthen police accountability promote de-escalation enhance the ability to...
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Born March 23, 1940 Died May 22, 2021 with her son by her side in Leonardtown, MD. Barbara Yvonne Dunn better known to us as grand mom was born in Trinidad, West Indies to Ashraphi Lall and Dolly Abdool. She attended Naparima Girls High School thereafter working for many years at an Hoyte’s Electrical...
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Wilma Ann Hughes, 86, of Hollywood, MD passed away on May 24, 2021 at Hospice House of St. Mary’s in Callaway, MD with her family by her side. Wilma Ann Hughes was born on February19, 1935 in Kansas to Clarence A. James and Martha Lidia Rieger. Wilma was an avid gardener. Her love for...
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