Tony Covington, State’s Attorney for Charles County, announced that on Tuesday, October 29, 2019, Charles County Circuit Court Judge H. James West sentenced Janeal Jerome Thompson, 27 of Bryans Road, to 65 years for the First-Degree Murder of Ronarj Henderson and related charges. Thompson received an additional 12 years in prison for violating probation...
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Calvert Hospice announces its next Vet to Vet Volunteer Training on November 8, 2019. We are looking for veterans or active duty military members who would like to help us honor our veteran patients with a salute ceremony. The training will be held at the Burnett Calvert Hospice House located at 4559 Sixes Road,...
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The bells at St. Clement’s Island Museum and Piney Point Lighthouse Museum, historic sites overseen by the St. Mary’s County Museum Division, will toll November 11, 2019 at 11 a.m. to honor the 116,516 Americans, including the 27 St. Mary’s County natives, who died in World War I. The program, BELLS OF PEACE: A...
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All St. Mary’s County Government administrative offices will be closed Monday, November 11, 2019, in observance of the Veterans Day Holiday. Offices will reopen for normal business hours Tuesday, November 12, 2019. The St. Andrews Landfill, the six Convenience Centers and St. Mary’s Transit System (STS) will be open for normal business hours on...
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Charles County Sheriff’s detectives have identified three men suspected in multiple robberies throughout the region. On March 5, 2019, two suspects robbed the High Street Discount Pharmacy in Waldorf and took prescription medications. Then, on March 21, 2019, two suspects robbed the Northgate Care Pharmacy in Waldorf of prescription medication and currency. Detectives assigned...
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Charles County Sheriff Troy D. Berry and the men and women of the Charles County Sheriff’s Office are pleased to unveil the new Domestic Violence Awareness vehicle. The SUV will be used by members of the Domestic Violence Unit to raise awareness about the prevalence of domestic violence and help make the connection as...
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UPDATE 10/28/19: On Friday, October 25, 2019, at approximately 10:55 a.m., firefighters from Seventh District and surrounding departments responded to 20428 Riverview Drive in Coltons Point, for the reported house on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find fire showing from all sides from a two story single family dwelling. The fire was discovered...
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On Saturday, October 26, 2019, at approximately 7:35 p.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the area of Budds Creek Road and Horseshoe Road in Clements, for the reported motor vehicle accident. Crews arrived on the scene to find one vehicle and an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) in the roadway. One patient was flown...
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Two facilities recently passed inspection by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ voluntary Clean Marina program, earning the Maryland Clean Marina Award. Solomons Landing Marina and Kent Narrows Boatel met the award criteria, bringing the total number of Clean Marinas and Clean Marina Partners to 147. This is roughly a quarter of the marinas...
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On Saturday, October 26, 2019, at approximately 7:50 p.m., fire and rescue personnel responded to the 39000 Block of New Market Turner Road in Mechanicsville, for the reported tree onto a house with one subject trapped. Crews from Mechanicsville and Charles County arrived on the scene to find a large tree onto a one-story...
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The Federal Aviation Administration has designated Nov. 4-10, 2019 National Drone Safety Awareness Week. To recognize this week, there will be an evening of presentations and demos highlighting drone safety at the University of Maryland’s (UMD) Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Test Site located at the St. Mary’s County Regional Airport, 44181 Airport Road in...
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Charles James Bryson, 73 of Hollywood, MD passed away on October 19, 2019 at home with his wife by his side. He was born on December 1, 1945 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Charles James Bryson, Sr. and Marie (Johnson) Bryson. Charles served in the United States Marine Corps from September of 1963...
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William Harris “Bill” Fessler, 90, of Tall Timbers, MD passed away on October 24, 2019 at St. Mary’s Nursing Center in Leonardtown, MD with his wife at his side. He was born in Crane, MO on October 26, 1928 to the late Thurias Fessler and Laura Ranshaw Fessler. In December 26, 1977, Bill married...
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Donald Edward Hutchins “Sonny”, 79, of Prince Frederick, Maryland, passed away on October 22, 2019 at his home. He was born in Prince Frederick, on January 30, 1940 to the late Donald Henry and Esther Upton Hutchins. He is also preceded in death by a sister, Constance Ward. Donald lived his whole life in...
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Dr. Blair K. Wood, 74, of Dameron, MD, affectionately referred to as “Doc” by many friends and loved ones, passed away on October 20, 2019 at the George Washington University Hospital in Washington, D.C., as a result of medical complications following surgery. He was surrounded by his loving family. Born June 17, 1945 in...
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Sieglinde Linda Thompson, 53 of Lexington Park, MD, entered into eternal rest on October 17, 2019. Family and friends will unite on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 for visitation at 11 am until Mass of Christian Burial at 12 noon at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 22375 Three Notch Rd, Lexington Park, MD 20653. Interment...
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On Saturday, October 19, 2019, Sheila Randle departed this earthly life. Family and friends will unite on Monday, October 28, 2019 from 10:00 am until time of service 11:00 am at Shalom Ministries Church, 515 Kerby Hill Rd., Fort Washington, MD. Interment immediately following at Heritage Cemetery, Waldorf, MD.
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Orlean Idonia Thompson, 90 of Bryans Road, MD, entered into eternal rest on October 19, 2019. Family and friends will unite on Monday, October 28, 2019 for visitation at 10 am until time of service at 11 am at Accokeek Kingdom Hall, 16303 Livingston Rd, Accokeek, MD. 20607. Interment to follow at Resurrection Cemetery,...
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On Wednesday, October 23, 2019, at approximately 4:30 p.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the area of 26262 Three Notch Road and Alexandra Way in Mechanicsville, for a motor vehicle accident reported serious, with one person trapped. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle off the roadway with the...
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On Friday, October 25, 2019, at approximately 6:45 p.m., fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Colton Point Road and Full Pull Lane in Bushwood, for the reported injuries after a long fall. The caller stated a 49-year-old male fell approximately 12 feet from a deer stand. Firefighters from Seventh District removed...
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Liam Shilling, came to the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office to bring some Halloween spirit and goodies to share with our personnel. Liam saved his money to buy Halloween candy, soft drinks and decorations, which he helped put up in the training room at headquarters. In his generosity, Liam has chosen to personally adopt...
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On Friday, October 25, 2019, at approximately 2:05 p.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the area of Three Notch Road and Rue Purchase Road in Lexington Park, for the reported motor vehicle accident with injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to find a yellow Ford Mustang, and a silver sedan in the...
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On Friday, October 25, 2019, at approximately 11:20 a.m., fire and rescue personnel responded to the 19000 block of Leopard Lane in Lexington Park, for the reported traumatic injuries. Dispatchers advised the caller reported a 30-year-old male at a construction site had both legs ran over by a bulldozer. The patient was not trapped...
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the person pictured. On Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019 at 1:46 pm, the suspect attempted to steal cell phone accessories at the Big Lots store in Lexington Park. The suspect was confronted by a store employee but fled the store prior to the arrival...
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