Can you identify these people? Charles County Sheriff’s Detectives are investigating an armed robbery which took place on October 12 at the 7-Eleven on Billingsley Road in Waldorf. Crime Solvers is offering a cash reward of up to $1,000 for the tip that leads to the arrest of these suspects. Details of the case...
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John Douglas Wright, “Doug”, 72, of Huntingtown, Maryland passed away on October 25, 2020 at Charlotte Hall Veterans Home, Charlotte Hall, Maryland. He was born on January 16, 1948 in Washington D.C. to the late John Henry F. and Dorothy Lee Taylor Wright. Besides his parents, Doug was preceded in death by his wife,...
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Bobbie Kay Ridge Hall (May 27, 1943 -October 28, 2020) went home to be with her lord and savior Jesus, surrounded by her loving family. Kay led a very active life with family, church, work and cooking. Family and friends were Kay’s passion and delight. Kay shared her smile while working in retail at...
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Norman Alexander Pilkerton Jr, age 81 of Loveville, MD passed away on October 24, 2020 at St. Mary’s Nursing Home in Leonardtown MD. Norman was born on November 17, 1938 in Leonardtown, Maryland to the late Norman Alexander Pilkerton Sr. and Agnes Ruth Pilkerton of Compton. Norman was the loving husband of the late...
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David Terance “Terry” Norris (born June 21, 1947) died in his home on October 24, 2020. Terry was the son of Stephen N. Norris, Sr. and Margaret A. Jenkins Norris. He lived on Cobb Island, Maryland all his life, except for his military service in the Army from August 1966 – July 1968. He...
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It is with profound sadness the Minni Family announces the sudden passing of Genevieve Godish Minni due to cardiac arrest on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at the age of 80. She is preceded in death by her husband of 54 years Francis C. Minni. Known to most as Jeanne or Mimi, she will be...
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James Henry Les Callett, “Jimmy” 71, of Prince Frederick, MD, passed away on October 24, 2020 at Calvert Medical Health Care. He was born on September 9, 1949 in Washington. DC to the late Alfred George and Dorothy Anderson Les Callett. Jimmy was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather and great grandfather. Beloved husband...
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Frank Linwood Edwards born on October 25, 1950, passed away on October 12, 2020. He was born in Hagerstown, MD. He was the son of Kenneth Bruce and Evelyn Oneida (Badger) Edwards. Frank is survived by his significant other Sharon Koontz, her children that he loved as his own, Anita Nalls (Jeff), Missy Koontz,...
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Peacefully on Wednesday, October 28, 2020, Harold Robinson departed this earthly life in Fort Washington, MD. Family and friends will unite on Friday, November 6, 2020, 11:00 a.m, at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home 2294 Old Washington Road, Waldorf, MD. Entombment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery 8000 Woodyard Road, Clinton, MD.
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Diamond Latiera Proctor departed this earthly life on Thursday, October 15, 2020. Family and friends will unite on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at 9:00AM until time of service, 11:00AM at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 2294 Old Washington Rd, Waldorf, MD 20601. Internment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton, MD.
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On Sunday, October 25, 2020, Edith Hines departed this earthly life. Family and friends will come together on Friday, November 6, 2020 at Central Baptist Church, 5600 Old Branch Ave, Camp Springs, MD 20748. Interment will take place on at Cheltenham Cemetery. Service time will be updated at a later date.
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James Westray departed this earthly life on Saturday, October 24, 2020. Family and friends will unite on Friday, October 30, 2020 from 2pm until 4pm at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home. Interment will be held Saturday, October 31, 2020 at 11am at Heritage Cemetery, in Waldorf, MD.
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The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office has been made aware of the theft and vandalism of political signs from lawns and private property. All residents are reminded that removing, altering, or tampering with political signage is a crime. Anyone seen taking a sign without permission could be subject to criminal charges to include theft, trespassing...
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On Thursday, October 29, 2020, between 4:00 a.m., to 4:35 a.m., the unknown suspect(s) stole a C&C Plumbing Box Truck from C & C Plumbing & Septic located at 25765 Three Notch Road in Hollywood. The stolen vehicle was then used to steal multiple dirt-bikes from a private residence in St. Mary’s County. The...
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“The Charles County Sheriff’s Office has become aware of recent activity on social media related to concerns about the recent homicides that occurred in the Adams Crossing area of Waldorf. We want to let you know that detectives are pursuing strong leads in both cases and at this point, there is no evidence linking...
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Firefighters, along with The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office were honored to take part in a surprise birthday drive-by parade for 11-year-old Ryan Lyons of Prince Frederick. We hope our deputies were able to spread some birthday cheer and that all your birthday wishes came true. Happy Birthday Ryan! Ryan’s father posted a thank you...
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Maryland Governor Larry Hogan, U.S. Attorney Robert K. Hur, FBI Baltimore Special Agent in Charge Jennifer C. Boone, Maryland State Police Superintendent Colonel Woodrow W. Jones III, Special Agent in Charge of Homeland Security Investigations’ Baltimore field office John Eisert and Inspector in Charge, US Postal Inspection Service, Washington Division Peter R. Rendina are...
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Last week, the Southern Maryland Regional Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) held a 40-hour certification course for police and corrections officers from Charles County and other local agencies as part of a continued commitment to advance training and awareness of handling calls for service relating to mental health and to help officers diffuse problems associated...
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On Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at approximately 12:05 a.m. an officer was on patrol in the area of Pope Street near Church Street in Brooklyn Park when he observed a male subject passed out while in the driver’s seat of a black Hyundai Elantra. The officer stopped to check on the welfare of the...
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On Monday, October 26, 2020 at 5:55 p.m., firefighters from Charles, Calvert and St. Mary’s County along with Hazmat Teams responded to Prince Frederick Road and Animal Shelter Road in Hughesville, for the motor vehicle collision involving a tractor trailer over a guardrail. Benedict, Hughesville, La Plata, Mechanicsville, Prince Frederick, Waldorf and the Charles...
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On Thursday, October 29, 2020, at approximately 8:05 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to Great Mills Road and South Shangri-La Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported motor vehicle collision with injuries. Dispatchers then upgraded the assignment to a motor vehicle accident reported serious with one subject trapped. Crews arrived on the...
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On Sunday, November 1, 2020, the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department along with visiting departments will be conducting a training burn on a residence located on Clearbrook Lane off of Patuxent Beach Road in California. Firefighters will be conducting training scenarios in a residence donated to the department, and will be on the scene...
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The Humane Society International saved 170 dogs from a dog meat farm in Haemi, South Korea, where the animals were suffering and awaiting to be sold and slaughtered for their meat. Starting near the end of September of 2020, members of Humane Society International flew to South Korea and entered a two week quarantine...
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UPDATE: On Thursday, October 29, 2020, at approximately 3:15 a.m., forty-five firefighters from Calvert, St. Mary’s and Charles County responded to 7305 Saw Mill Road in Lusby, for the reported structure fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find a two-story wood framed single family residence with fire showing. The owner/occupants have been identified...
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On Thursday, October 29, 2020, at 4:07 a.m., police and firefighters responded to Poplar Hill Road in the area of Martha Place in Waldorf, for the reported vehicle fire. Four firefighters from Prince George’s County Fire Department Station 836 arrived on the scene to find a blue 2015 Chevrolet Camaro fully engulfed in flames. The...
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