A Clinton, Maryland, man is headed to federal prison for nearly three decades in connection with child sex abuse crimes. U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis sentenced Juan Carlos Puente, 48, of Clinton, Maryland, to more than 27 years in prison, followed by 10 years of supervised release, for producing and possessing child sexual abuse...
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Maryland’s sports wagering market generated $10,928,540 in contributions to the state during January 2026, and with five months remaining in Fiscal Year 2026, state contributions have surpassed the 12-month total for FY2025. Through the first seven months of Fiscal Year 2026 (July 2025 through January 2026), sports wagering contributions to the state are $89,533,261....
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Brandon Lloyd Milbrook, 34, of Prince Frederick, is charged with two counts of attempted first-degree murder, two counts of attempted second-degree murder, and two counts of first-degree assault following a stabbing incident reported on February 8, 2026, according to court documents. Deputies with the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call at...
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Tareil Benjamin Moffitt, 19, of Waldorf, was arrested on February 6, 2026, after deputies with the Charles County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at a home in the 3400 block of Tulip Tree Court in Waldorf as part of a stolen firearm investigation that began in July 2025. According to court documents, investigators...
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Following a five-month investigation, the Charles County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Enforcement Section served multiple search and seizure warrants at tobacco and vape shops found to be illegally selling cannabis. There are currently 18 tobacco and vape shops in Charles County and six were found to be consistently in violation. In August 2025, detectives opened...
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Transportation and safety leaders from the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) and the State Highway Administration (SHA) joined local elected officials today to announce the five corridors receiving safety projects in the next round of Maryland’s Pedestrian Safety Action Plan (PSAP). The PSAP program, a priority of the Moore-Miller Administration, is designed to provide greater...
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St. Mary’s County Government’s Department of Recreation & Parks (R&P) is excited to host the 43rd Annual Easter Egg Festival at the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds on Saturday, March 28, 2026. This rain or shine event will be held from 11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. and is open to the entire community. This Southern Maryland spring staple will feature egg...
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Love is in the air this February at the Linda L. Kelley Animal Shelter with the return of its Pawfect Match adoption special, running Tuesday, Feb. 10, through Saturday, Feb. 21. In celebration of Valentine’s Day on Saturday, Feb. 14, and Love Your Pet Day on Friday, Feb. 20, the shelter is offering $14...
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It’s time to clean out your filing cabinets and desks to get rid of confidential, private, or other important personal documents that you no longer need to keep! St. Mary’s County Government’s Department of Public Works & Transportation (DPW&T) will host a Community Shredding Event on Saturday March 28, 2026, from 8 a.m. – noon at the St....
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Deep in one of the coldest winters in recent memory, many Marylanders are already thinking ahead to spring. But thanks to the frozen waters of the Chesapeake Bay, our iconic striped bass could be receiving a boost. Scientists believe environmental factors such as warmer, drier winters and decreased spring water flow rates are the...
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The Navy recently awarded a $22.6 million contract to Gentex Corporation to deliver more than 5,000 Next-Generation Fixed Wing Helmet (NGFWH) systems and spares to support the fielding of these systems across all Navy fixed wing aircraft. The firm-fixed-fee, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract is intended streamline and modernize life-support capabilities for fixed-wing aircrews and will eventually...
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update 2/10/2026: State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling announced that Jerome Damon Estep, 50, of Lexington Park, MD has been sentenced to 40 years in prison with 10 years of active incarceration for the possession with intent to distribute cocaine. On February 22, 2025, Corporal Travis Wimberly of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office conducted a...
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Communities surrounding Naval Air Station Patuxent River are advised that noise-generating testing events are scheduled to take place Monday, February 9 and Wednesday, February 11, 2026 from 6:30 p.m.-10 p.m. Pilots at NAS PAX will be conducting Field Carrier Landing Practices (FCLPs), simulated carrier landings conducted to prepare the pilot to land safely on...
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St. Mary’s County Government’s Department of Recreation & Parks (R&P) is pleased to announce two exciting bus trips planned for Spring 2026, offering residents the opportunity to explore two iconic cities with convenient roundtrip transportation and free time to enjoy each destination at their own pace. R&P bus trips are a great way to...
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Investigators from the Maryland State Police Computer Crimes Unit raise awareness on Safer Internet Day with advice on how to exercise digital safety for all ages. February 10th is Safer Internet Day, a global rally that aims to raise awareness of emerging online issues as people of all ages surround themselves with a myriad...
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The Charles County Public Library (CCPL) invites the community to attend A Magical Evening at the Library, a 21+ after-hours fundraising celebration. The event will take place on Friday, April 17, 2026, at the Waldorf West Branch, 10405 O’Donnell Place, Waldorf, MD. Doors open at 7:30 PM, with a special VIP Cocktail Hour beginning at...
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2/10/2026: The St. Mary’s County Government (SMCG) Department of Emergency Services (DES) is providing an update regarding the previously reported cybersecurity incident involving the CodeRED Emergency Notification System. CodeRED is a third-party emergency notification service used by local governments across the country to send emergency alerts. CodeRED has completed a forensic investigation, conducted by internal security teams and...
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Thomas “Tommy” Wilson Smack, 88, of Huntingtown, MD, transferred from his earthly life to his eternal life on February 7, 2026, surrounded by his loving family, due to complications from a broken hip. He fell on the ice on January 27 while going to the barn to feed his horses. Tommy lived most of...
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Carol Eileen Phillips, 75, of Chesapeake Beach, passed away on February 6. 2026, at her home. She was a life-long Calvert County resident, born on October 13, 1950, in Prince Frederick, Maryland, to Edna “Viola” (Norfolk) and Carl Ireland Denton. Carol attended Calvert High School, graduating class of 1968. She married Charles D. Phillips...
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Jimmie Jack Nelson, 98, of Lusby, Maryland, passed away peacefully at his residence on February 3, 2026. He was born on February 1, 1928, in McLoud, Oklahoma, to the late Thyra Miller Nelson and the late Clifton Edward Nelson. Jimmie married the love of his life, Beth Christina Nelson, on July 14, 1956. She...
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Dennis Wayne Morris, 64, passed away February 3, 2026. He was born November 19, 1961, in Fredericksburg, VA to Linwood Ray and Catherine Lee (Burton) Morris. Dennis grew up in Hartwood, VA and moved to Edgewater, MD in 1978 where he attended South River High School, graduating in 1980. He worked for Giant Food...
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Joyce Anita Lanier, 87, of Dunkirk Maryland passed away February 3, 2026. She was born October 26, 1938 in Coalwood, WV to Joe and Fonnie (Lawson) Farris. Joyce graduated from Big Creek High School and was recruited shortly after to work for C & P Telephone Company. They put her on a train to...
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Gloria Ann Sutphin, affectionately known as “MeeMaw”, passed away February 2, 2026, at the age of 84. She was born July 2, 1941. Gloria was preceded in death by her husband Billy Lee Sutphin, her son Danny Ray Sutphin, and her mother Anna Sipe. She is survived by her grandchildren Felicia Sutphin, Jessica Huskey,...
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Carolyn Masek Del Monte, 84, passed away after a lengthy battle with cancer. She died peacefully on Feb 1, 2026, in hospice care in Solomons, Maryland. Carolyn was born in the Bronx, NY, in 1941, to Walter and Adelaide Masek. She grew up in Kansas and Indiana before settling in New Rochelle, NY, where she attended...
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Cheryl Lynn Thomas, 54, of Lothian passed away January 29, 2026. She was born July 20, 1971 in Cheverly to Joseph and Linda (Harris) Thomas. Cheryl grew up in Lothian and attended Southern High School. She worked as a store manager for Trak Auto which later became Advance Auto for many years. Cheryl loved...
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