Issued: August 13, 2021, 2:00 p.m. Expires: November 11, 2021, 2:00 p.m. The Secretary of Homeland Security has issued a new National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) Bulletin regarding the current heightened threat environment across the United States. The Homeland continues to face a diverse and challenging threat environment leading up to and following the...
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Effective Monday, August 16, 2021, the St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) will offer COVID-19 testing at the new Behavioral Health Hub, located at 21625 Great Mills Road in Lexington Park (formerly PNC Bank). COVID-19 testing will no longer be available at the SMCHD Harm Reduction Program office. Additionally, COVID-19 vaccination will also be...
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On Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at 3:08 p.m., police responded to the AV3 Inc. located at 28275 Three Notch Road in Mechanicsville for the reported indecent exposure. Upon the arrival of a St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Deputy, he made contact with a female victim who advised when she arrived to work around 7:00 a.m.,...
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On August 13, 2021, at approximately 12:25 a.m., officers responded to a 911 call for a home invasion that had just occurred at a private residence located in the 300 block of Likes Road in Edgewater. The 74-year-old female victim advised that an unknown male suspect armed with a knife entered her home and...
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On Thursday, August 12, 2021, at approximately 4:50 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of the Buzzys Country Store located at 12665 Point Lookout Road in Scotland, for the motor vehicle collision reported serious with one vehicle split in half. Crews arrived on the scene to find two vehicles involved...
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Congratulations to the graduating class of the Southern Maryland Criminal Justice Academy’s Corrections Entrance Level Training Program Session 66, which concluded on Friday, Aug. 13, 2021. The graduating class includes seven new correctional officers with the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office: Ayodeji “Victor” Agunbiade, Emory Bowling, Christopher Christian, Brandon Daron, Courtney Hume, Kyle McAllister...
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Due to the recent emergence of the coronavirus delta variant, and consistent with recent guidance issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), all individuals entering the Calvert County Circuit Courthouse, including courthouse personnel, staff and the general public are required to wear a mask. On Aug. 6, 2021, Chief Judge Mary...
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Ida Ann Lacey, 86 of Avenue, MD passed away on August 7, 2021 at Hospice House of St. Mary’s in Callaway, MD. She was born on October 31, 1934 in Dameron, MD to the late Joseph Eugene Trossbach and Lillian Margaret Biscoe Trossbach. Ida was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County. She was...
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Tyler Andrew Rose, 30, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on Friday, August 6, 2021. He was born on September 26, 1990 to Ricky Raymond Rose and Linda Marie Rose of Mechanicsville, MD. A 2008 graduate of Chopticon High School, Tyler would continue on to obtain his Associates Degree from The College of Southern Maryland....
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Debra Lee Gray, 64, of Charlotte Hall, MD passed away unexpectedly on August 7, 2021 at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital, Clinton, MD. She was born on September 10, 1956, to the late Joseph Harold Hyde, Sr and Mary Pauline (Wilkerson) Hyde. She was a dedicated mother and grandmother, who enjoyed life. She was enjoying...
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Louise Catherine “Chickie” Goddard, 56, of Callaway, MD passed away on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at Chesapeake Shore Nursing Home. Born April 26, 1965 in Leonardtown, MD. She was the daughter of BettyCarol Goddard and the late Leslie Wayne Goddard. Chickie graduated from Great Mills High School in 1983. During high school she was...
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Update (Friday, August 13, 2021): On Friday, August 13, 2021, Anne Arundel County Police Homicide Detectives were able to complete all next of kin notifications in this case. The victim was identified as Shelby Lyn Chialastri, a 25-year-old female from the 4700 block of Flanders Lane in Harwood. The suspect was identified as Harrison...
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Michael Anthony Howe, “Big Air”, 64, of Lexington Park, MD, formerly of Sandgates, MD, passed away on August 8, 2021 in Leonardtown, MD. He was born on September 19, 1956 in Rantoul, IL to the late Hannelore Anna Frieda Howe and George Henry Howe. Michael is survived by his children David Howe of Lexington...
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George “Georgie” C. Mattingly, Sr,70, of Great Mills, MD formerly of Chaptico, MD passed away on August 8, 2021 in Leonardtown, MD. He was born on July 9, 1951 in Washington, DC and was the loving son of the late Hazel Toute Mattingly, and James Latham Mattingly, Sr. Georgie is survived by his son...
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Thomas Michael “Mike” Anderson, 67, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on August 7, 2021 in Callaway, MD. He was born on November 7, 1953 in Leonardtown, MD, and was the son of Mary Alice Anderson of Mechanicsville, MD and the late Thomas Lewis Anderson. Mike is survived by his wife Robin Priscilla Anderson, whom...
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, of Valley Lee, MD passed away peacefully with her children at her side on August 4th, 2021 in Leonardtown, MD. On November 28th, 1934, Audrey was born upstairs in the family home at 3005 7th Street SE, Washington, DC. She was the youngest child of the late Joseph E. Richards, Sr. and Dorothy...
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William “Billy” Richard Dexter, Jr., 57 of California, MD, formerly of Waldorf, MD passed away on August 2, 2021 at his home. Born on November 6, 1963 in LaPlata, MD, he was the son of Barbara Dexter of Waldorf, MD and the late William Dexter, Sr. Billy is survived by his loving wife, Teresa...
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John William Quade Jr, 74, of Breton Bay, Leonardtown, died July 29, 2021, in Charleston SC. Born on February 16, 1947, in Oakley, MD, the son of John William “Buck” Quade and Alice Maria’ Suite. As a young man, John Wm (as he was affectionately known by family and old friends) participated in county...
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8/13/2021: State’s Attorney Richard Fritz announces that on Friday, August 13, 2021, Timothy Christian Wagner of Callaway, Maryland was sentenced to life imprisonment for the brutal execution style murder of his wife on Sunday, February 2, 2020. After prolonged mental evaluations, Wagner was found to be competent to stand trial and criminally responsible for...
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Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) has released its open house schedule for the 2021-2022 school year. Listed below are open house dates and times, and other activities for schools. Please call the specific school with questions about open house events. Elementary Schools C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School, back-to-school night, Sept. 30, 5:30-7 p.m.; Berry...
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On Thursday, August 12, 2021, at approximately 10:10 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of 28271 Point Lookout Road and Pin Cushion Road in Leonardtown, for the motor vehicle collision reported serious with one trapped. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle off the roadway and on...
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On Tuesday, Aug. 10, the Board of Commissioners voted to adopt a resolution that reinstates the indoor public mask mandate effective Friday, Aug. 13 at 5 p.m. The mandate requires that both vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals wear masks at all public indoor locations. Commissioners also declared a local state of emergency so that the...
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Governor Larry Hogan released the following statement: “Maryland has lost another of our true heroes—Captain Joshua Laird, a 21-year veteran of the Frederick County Division of Fire and Rescue Services, lost his life in the line of duty yesterday while bravely responding to a fire in Ijamsville. On behalf of all Marylanders, we extend...
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With temperatures remaining in the 90s and heat index values as high as 105 degrees, St. Mary’s County Government will have cooling centers available on Friday, Aug. 13, 2021. Young children, infants, the elderly, and those with health conditions should avoid prolonged outdoor exposure and maintain hydration levels. St. Mary’s County residents, who need...
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While all Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA) branch offices remain under an appointment-only operation, the agency is announcing a new feature to enhance customer service and access. Customers now can schedule same-day appointments on the MDOT MVA Scheduling System as they become available due to cancellations or rescheduling. “We are...
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