SMECO has released a warning to please be aware of incident where people have been posing as workers trying to enter their homes. SMECO says Unless you have an appointment, SMECO representatives will not ask to enter your home. If you live in SMECO’s service area, you may receive a call from Itron asking...
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James Brian Thompson, Jr., 24 of Lexington Park, MD, entered into eternal rest on August 28, 2020. Arrangements will be posted when they become available.
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On Wednesday, August 26, 2020 Thomas Neal, 71, departed this earthly life. Family welcomes visitors on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 for viewing from 10:00 am until 11:00 am, followed by the 11am funeral service at Holy Family Catholic Church, 2210 Callaway St., Hillcrest Heights, MD. Following the funeral service interment will be held at...
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Charlotte Anne (Skovira) Mittan, 81 of Waldorf, MD passed away at her home on Friday, 28 August 2020. Charlotte was born 9 October 1938 in Rutland, Vermont to Andrew and Charlotte Skovira. Upon graduation from high school she enlisted in the United States Air Force. She left for basic training at Lackland Air Force...
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Christine Bussey, 81, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2020. Family and friends will gather on Thursday, September 3, 2020 at 2pm until time of service 3pm at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home at 2294 Old Washington Rd., Waldorf, Maryland, 20601. Interment will held at Boone Memorial Park in Madison, West Virginia on Saturday, September 5,...
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UPDATE: Dondre returned home this afternoon. Thank you everyone. 9/1/2020: Help Needed Locating Missing Juvenile: The Charles County Sheriff‘s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating Dondre Lowell Shaw, 15, of Waldorf. Shaw left his residence in Waldorf several days ago and has had contact with his family since then, but he...
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UPDATE 9/1/2020: Zachary Lee Thomas, 25, of Lexington Park, was sentenced to twenty-five (25) years in prison, suspend all but fifteen (15) years of active incarceration to serve in prison for his involvement in a sex abuse of a minor. Thomas must register as a Tier 3 offender on the sex offender registry for life....
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On Monday, August 31, 2020, Vice/Narcotics Detectives from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office were conducting covert surveillance in the area of Columbus Drive, regarding narcotics and firearm violations. During the investigation police observed Joequan Dimario Bush, 18, of Lexington Park walking in the area of Columbus drive. Bush was walking with a juvenile...
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LoVisa Jane Battenfield “Lee”,96 of Leonardtown, MD formerly from Coltons Point, MD passed away on August 25, 2020 in Leonardtown, MD. She was born on September 9, 1923 in Canton, OH, and was the loving daughter of the late Marie Osborne McFarland and Wilbur McFarland. Lee was the loving wife of the late John...
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Criminal Summons Served-July 2020 07/01/20- Keith Leonard Mackall, age 57 of Lexington Park- Assault 2nd Degree, Malicious Destruction of Property and Theft by Cpl. Reppel# 141. CASE# 34906-20 07/01/20- Joseph Timothy Price, age 56 of Leonardtown- Theft by DFC. Roszell# 296. CASE# 37980-20 07/02/20- Emmanuel Gavin Ramon Wright, age 18 of Mechanicsville- Theft by...
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8/29/2020: At approximately 2:35 p.m., officers responded for reports of multiple gunshots fired in the unit block of Johnson Road in Pasadena. Upon arrival, officers met with several witnesses who reported hearing shots in the area and indicated a residence where they believed the sounds were coming from. The investigation revealed that an individual...
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On Monday, August 31, 2020, at approximately 3:45 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Three Notch Road and Alexandra Way in Mechanicsville, for the motor vehicle accident reported serious with one vehicle on fire and one subject trapped. Personnel from the Hollywood and Bay District Volunteer Fire Departments were...
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On Monday, August 31, 2020, at approximately 1:10 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the PetSmart on Alton Lane and Old Rolling Road in California, for the motor vehicle accident reported serious with one vehicle overturned with one subject trapped. Crews arrived on the scene to find two vehicles in the roadway...
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The Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership invites community members to participate in focus groups to identify local health needs as part of the Community Health Needs Assessment process. Data collected will inform the development of an updated Community Health Improvement Plan for St. Mary’s County. Focus groups will be held virtually via Google Meets throughout...
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“Leonardtown is excited to invite everyone back to Town. Our local businesses are opening their doors and are happy to safely welcome you back again!”, says Leonardtown Mayor, Daniel Burris. The Town of Leonardtown launches a Welcome Back Leonardtown Campaign, a collaborative effort from the Commissioners of Leonardtown, the Leonardtown Business Association, St. Mary’s...
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UPDATE 8/31/2020 @ 11:30 a.m.: On Sunday, August 30, 2020, at approximately 10:26 p.m., Troopers from the Maryland State Police La Plata Barrack responded for a report of a motor vehicle collision on Maryland Route 225 (Hawthorne Road) in the area of Adams Road in La Plata. Due to the seriousness of the collision,...
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In observance of the Labor Day holiday, Monday, Sept. 7, 2020, St. Mary’s County Government announces the following changes to operations: All administrative offices remain closed to the public due to COVID-19, but no appointments will be accepted Monday, Sept. 7. Departments will resume accepting appointments during regular business hours Tuesday, Sept. 8. The...
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A team of pilots and engineers from Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (HX) 21 based at Naval Air Station Patuxent River recently completed a crucial series of sea trials of the CH-53K King Stallion that not only provided them with valuable developmental test information about the aircraft, but could change the way the squadron...
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A federal grand jury has indicted Dennis Mbongeni Jali, age 35, formerly of Upper Marlboro, Maryland; John Erasmus Frimpong, age 40, of Upper Marlboro; and Arley Ray Johnson, age 61, of Bowie, Maryland on federal charges of conspiracy, wire fraud, securities fraud, and money laundering. The indictment was returned on July 27, 2020, and...
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The Coast Guard has discovered and halted the voyages of at least five illegal charters discovered across the Mid-Atlantic since July. An illegal charter is a pay-for-hire operation where boat owners or someone they hire take passengers on the water without the proper credentials, and in some cases without proper safety gear or inspections....
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The St. Mary’s County Metropolitan Commission is reporting sanitary sewer overflows at the following areas: Piney Point, Forrest Run, California Run and Pembrooke neighborhoods. The sanitary sewer overflows are a result of the inundation of flood waters and heavy rain from the remnants of Tropical Storm Laura which are impacting several wastewater pumping stations....
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Parents who live in Title I school zones with children who are 3 years old by Sept. 1 can apply for the Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) Thriving Threes and Me Early Learning Program. The application launches online Tuesday, Sept. 1 and children must meet certain criteria for program acceptance. The program features a...
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Antione Jamal Bowman, 21 of Lexington Park, MD, entered into eternal rest on August 22, 2020. Visitation will begin at 9:00 am until time of service at 11:00 am on Saturday, September 5, 2020 at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 38576 Brett Way, Mechanicsville, MD. Interment to follow at Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD.
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John P. Young, Sr., 95, passed away on August 20, 2020. He is survived by his loving wife, Agnes Lillian and 12 devoted children. Public visitation will begin at 10 am until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 am on Friday, August 28, 2020, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 28297 Old Village Rd, Mechanicsville,...
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