On Sunday, September 21, 2025, at approximately 9:10 p.m., officers responded to the 11800 block of Edmont Place in Waldorf for a report of an armed robbery. The investigation revealed that several suspects approached three victims, displayed a handgun, and robbed them of a pair of designer tennis shoes and a backpack. After taking...
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The iconic U.S. Oyster Festival returns to St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds on October 18 – 19, 2025, bringing together oyster lovers, top shuckers, and seafood enthusiasts from across the region. Tickets are on sale now at usoysterfestival.org. Celebrating more than five decades of Chesapeake Bay heritage, the two-day festival has traditionally convened more than...
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On Thursday, September 18, 2025, at approximately 3:25 p.m., firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the 13000 block of Cooke Sweetney Place in Hughesville, for the reported motor vehicle collision involving an ATV. 911 callers reported a 4-wheeler and a dirt bike struck each other head-on, with a 19-year-old male suffering a broken...
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On Thursday, September 18, 2025, at approximately 12:35 p.m., firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the 10000 block of Pleasant View Place in Newburg, for the reported traumatic injuries with no entrapment. The 911 caller reported he had a truck fall on him, and suffered injuries to the face and upperbody but was...
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By Megan Lemly, Navy Office of Community Outreach – Ensign Justin Dunn was awarded the Defense Finance and Accounting Service Excellence Award during a recent graduation held at the Navy Supply Corps School (NSCS) in Newport, Rhode Island. Dunn received the award for having the highest grade among the battalion in disbursing management. Additionally,...
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The Multi-Mission Tactical Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) program office (PMA-266) welcomed a new program manager during change of command and retirement ceremony Sept. 18 inside Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (UX) 24’s hangar, with the Marine Corps’ MQ-9 Reaper in the backdrop. Marine Col. Leigh Irwin relieved Navy Capt. Dennis Monagle, who is retiring...
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Last weekend, Volunteers turned out in force Saturday for the 4th annual Breton Bay Oyster Planting, meeting the ambitious goal of placing one million oysters into the Breton Bay Oyster Sanctuary. Organizers said approximately 200 bushels of spat-on-shell — baby oysters attached to shells — were delivered to the sanctuary at Lover’s Point. Fifty-one...
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The 18th Annual RiverFest will be held at 47418 Old State House Rd, St. Mary’s City, MD 20686, and everyone is invited to come celebrate, explore, and protect the St. Mary’s River. Admission and activities are completely free, thanks to sponsors, donors, volunteers, and members. Hosted by the St. Mary’s River Watershed Association. The...
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The Calvert County Department of Community Resources, Office on Aging, advises residents that the Calvert Pines Senior Center in Prince Frederick will close temporarily for renovations beginning Tuesday, Sept. 23, through Friday, Sept. 26. Normal hours of operation will resume Monday, Sept. 29. Seniors who receive home-delivered meals will continue to receive meal delivery....
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Attorney General Anthony G. Brown submitted comments opposing the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) reorganization plan that would close the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (BARC) in Prince George’s County, Maryland. USDA’s reorganization plan threatens over 1,000 Maryland jobs and ignores federal laws that require Congressional approval before closing the research facility. “This plan...
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Levita Almuete Ferrer, 65, of Montgomery Village, Md., was sentenced in U.S. District Court to 12 months and one day in prison for embezzling more than $650,000 from the U.S. State Department over a two-year period, using the funds to fuel her gambling addiction, announced U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro. Ferrer, aka Levita Brezovic,...
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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has chosen the winners of the annual Maryland Natural Resource Photo Contest, with the grand prize going to Christopher Michael for his fun photo of a river otter, titled “Waterways Wanderer.” This year’s contest received more than 1,800 photo submissions. The grand prize package includes $700, a Maryland State...
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The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) has released its dean’s list for the 2025 summer session. Students who have earned 12 or more credits at CSM are eligible to be considered for the dean’s list. At the end of the fall, spring, and summer sessions, full- and part-time time students who have completed at...
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UPDATE 9/22/2025: Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced his decision not to seek charges in the Friday, March 7, 2025, officer-involved fatal collision that occurred in Capitol Heights, Prince George’s County, Maryland. On Friday, March 7, 2025, at approximately 6:25 p.m., a District Heights Police Department (DHPD) officer attempted a traffic stop in the 6400...
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The Charles County Sheriff’s Office is celebrating one of its own as retired Sgt. Gus Proctor was recently recognized during Trollinger Law’s Hometown Hero event, held at First Responders Night with the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs. The Hometown Hero program shines a spotlight on first responders who have made a lasting difference in the...
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On Friday, September 19, 2025, at approximately 4:55 p.m., EMS came across a serious motor vehicle collision in front of the Denny’s in the 2900 block of Crain Highway with multiple children suffering injuries. Police, firefighters and emergency medical services were quickly dispatched to the scene, with two helicopters requested to land at the...
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A state audit released on September 12th, 2025, has found that Maryland’s Social Services Administration (SSA) repeatedly failed to protect children in its care between May 2020 and May 2024, allowing them to live in unsafe environments, miss essential medical care, and, in hundreds of cases, be placed in hotels under unlicensed supervision. The...
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UPDATE 9/19/2025: Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced his decision not to seek charges in the Friday, December 20, 2024 officer-involved shooting in White Plains, Charles County, Maryland. On Friday, December 20, 2024, at approximately 3:00 p.m., Charles County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) officers responded to a report of a kidnapping and rape at a home...
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The Maryland Natural Resources Police took action related to alleged violations of criminal and natural resource laws from June through August 2025. The full report regarding all counties can be found here. During those months, individuals were charged for violations including fishing without a license, hunting out of season, weapons charges, oyster and crabbing...
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UPDATE 9/16/2025: A large funeral procession is expected today, Friday, September 19th, 2025, as firefighters from across Maryland pay their respects to Dan Steven’s, his family, and his life dedication to the fire service and his communities with over 63 years of service. A prayer of farewell and procession from the Waldorf Volunteer Fire...
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On Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at approximately 3:22 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Point Lookout Road and Heritage Lane in St. Inigoes, for the serious motor vehicle collision with one trapped. Crews from NAS Webster Field and Ridge VFD responded with first arriving units confirming a head-on...
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Maryland State Prosecutor Charlton T. Howard III announced today that Maryland Department of Health Police Captain Astarte Hunt, has been charged by Criminal Information with two counts of Misconduct in Office and one count of Theft Scheme of $1,500 to $25,000. According to the charging document, Captain Hunt served as a sworn law enforcement...
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On Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at approximately 11:00 p.m., patrol officers responded to the areas of Jackson Court, Hunt Place, Husk Place, and Bannister Circle in Waldorf for the report of the sound of gunshots, after which several males were seen running from the area, possibly with weapons. Upon arrival, officers learned multiple bullets...
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On Friday, September 12th, 2025, at approximately 6:28 p.m., patrol officers responded to the 3300 block of Patapsco Place in Waldorf for an unconscious female. When officers arrived, a male, who was inside the residence with the woman, told officers the woman had fallen. The woman, age 26, was transported to a hospital where...
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On Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at 8:30 p.m., officers responded to the 6300 block of Nelson Drive in La Plata for a report of a domestic assault in which the suspect, Christopher Dale Buchanan, 37, of La Plata, had assaulted a woman and a young child. During the incident, Buchanan choked the woman, assaulted...
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