UPDATE: The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the person or persons in a vehicle pictured in a shooting investigation. On Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020 at 7:30 pm, the person or persons in the vehicle fired numerous shots, hitting and damaging the victim’s vehicle in the 21600 block of Enterprise...
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On September 16, 2020 at approximately 1:35 a.m. a Northern District officer observed a vehicle violate multiple traffic violations. The officer stopped the vehicle, a silver Ford Crown Victoria, in the area of southbound Ritchie Highway and Mountain Road in Glen Burnie, and determined the vehicle had been reported stolen out of Howard County....
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U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman Second Class Isaac Francois received the keys to his beautiful, mortgage-free forever home in Lusby, thanks to the support of our wonderful sponsors on September 11, 2020. A big THANK YOU to Chase, Advance Auto Parts, Lowe’s Home Improvement, SAIC, York Home Comfort, Kwikset Door Hardware, Truck Hero, Victra — Verizon Authorized Retailer, Legrand, Buildertrend, LIXIL, Mazda USA, Duracell and New York City Fire...
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On Monday, September 14, 2020, St. Mary’s County Public Schools (SMCPS) was notified of an employee at George Washington Carver Elementary School (GWCES) who tested positive for COVID-19 as a result of participating in a non-school related social event outside of St. Mary’s County. Through the process of contact tracing, and in coordination with...
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The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) today launched an eight-part diabetes education series for health care providers and residents with diabetes or at risk of diabetes. The webinar series, developed by MDH’s Center for Population Health Initiatives, is part of Maryland’s Diabetes Action Plan and is another tool aimed at preventing and managing diabetes...
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UPDATE 9/16/2020: With the assistance of Troopers assigned to the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack, Deputy State Fire Marshals arrested a father and son today on charges of arson. Lawrence Dwayne Nelson, 43, and his son, Daeshaun Dwayne Nelson, 21, both of Lexington Park, were charged with 1st and 2nd Degree Arson. On September...
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Task Force Officers Locate Suspect Wanted in Domestic-Related Shooting: Charles County Sheriff’s officers, with the assistance of the US Marshals Task Force, located Rayvon Anthony Walls, 30, of La Plata, who was wanted in connection with a shooting that occurred in La Plata on March 21, 2020. Officers responded to the 600 block of...
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On Tuesday, September 15, 2020, at 6:27 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Hallowing Point Road in the area of Adelina Road in Prince Frederick, for the reported motor vehicle collision with multiple injured and subjects possibly trapped. Crews arrived on the scene to find multiple vehicles in the...
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It is with great sadness that the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office announces the passing of K9 Jasmine. K9 Jasmine joined the Sheriff’s Office four years ago after spending her first four years with the United States Marine Corps. K9 Jasmine was partnered with Cpl. Lacey Smith in early 2019. K9 Jasmine received specialized...
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Anne Arundel County State’s Attorney Anne Colt Leitess announced today that the Honorable William C. Mulford, II sentenced Brandon Wyrobek to 20 years in prison for two counts of negligent manslaughter in the killing of Frances Manis, 73, and her husband Richard Manis, 80. The couple was on their way to an engagement party...
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Sabre Systems, Inc. contributed $5,000 towards the Patuxent River Science & Technology (PRS&T) Consortium Scholarship Fund. The scholarship fund provides financial assistance to local students who are interested in pursuing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) degrees at St. Mary’s College. STEM education develops a future, competitive workforce of scientists, technologists, engineers, and mathematicians...
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The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs have added yet another community event to the 2020 calendar, with Disney’s Moana to be played at Regency Furniture Stadium on September 25th. Gate will open at 6:30 PM, and the movie will begin at 7:00 PM. Click HERE for tickets. Moana will be the third family movie night...
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Beginning Monday, September 14, 2020, the St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) will expand appointment-free COVID-19 testing hours to Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the SMCHD Main Office in Leonardtown. Testing will continue to be offered daily at the SMCHD Harm Reduction Program Office in Lexington Park. Leonardtown Office:...
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Donnell Duane Berry, 44, of Forestville, Maryland, plead guilty to a federal bank robbery charge this past week. Berry also admitted that he committed this crime while on supervised release for a previous federal conviction. The guilty plea was announced by United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Robert K. Hur; Special Agent...
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The Commissioners of St. Mary’s Board of County is calling all citizens interested in volunteering their time to the community by serving on various Boards, Commissions and Committees. Detailed descriptions of the various boards and membership application are available on the County’s website at https://www.stmarysmd.com/boards/. All applications must include a resume and be submitted...
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The St. Mary’s County Department of Economic Development (DED) invites you to Southern Maryland’s Annual Crab Pot Pitch Competition! DED has been an avid sponsor of the competition seeking to promote entrepreneurship and innovation. DED’s Director Chris Kaselemis will even serve as a judge in this year’s competition! The Crab Pot Pitch Competition is...
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information on the whereabouts of Calvin Duane Morgan, age 41 of Lexington Park. Morgan is a lifetime registrant and is wanted on an outstanding warrant for failure to register. Morgan is a white male and is 5’9”, weighs 165 pounds, and has brown hair and blue...
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of Benjamin Joseph Culbert, age 30 of Leonardtown. Culbert is a white male and is 5’7”, weighs 147 pounds and has brown hair and brown eyes. Culbert is required to register as a sex offender and is currently wanted on an outstanding warrant for...
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On September 12, 2020 Calvert County Sheriff’s Deputy J. Mason began investigating a stolen motorcycle complaint. Investigation revealed the victim placed his 2006 Kawasaki ZX6R street bike for sale on Craigslist. The suspect contacted the victim, at which time the parties arranged to meet in Prince Frederick, MD. During the interaction, the victim allowed...
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The St. Mary’s County Equity Task Force, comprised of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, the St. Mary’s County Health Department, and the St. Mary’s County Public Schools is announcing plans for the launch of a new Community Corrections Center. The Community Corrections Center will advance equity in public safety, health, and education. Non-violent...
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Scratch-off players in the St. Mary’s County community of Clements, as well as in Landover Hills in Prince George’s County and Frederick County’s Woodsboro were the biggest Maryland Lottery winners of the past week. A red-hot scratch-off overflowing with $1 million in Lottery luck brought a St. Mary’s County man to Maryland Lottery headquarters...
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Charles County Sheriff’s officers are seeking the public’s help locating Will Cassell Gross, 41, of Waldorf. On Sunday, September 13, 2020, Gross struck a female acquaintance several times with a closed fist, ripped portions of her hair out, and threw paint on her. He also broke out several windows of their house, shattered car...
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On Sunday, September 13, 2020, at approximately 10:07 a.m., fire and rescue personnel responded to the parking lot of the Prompt Care on Market Drive in Charlotte Hall, for the reported traumatic injuries. Dispatchers reported the 911 caller was in the parking lot of the Prompt Care with two victims involved in an ATV...
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UPDATE 9/11/2020: On September 10, 2020, Charles County Sheriff’s detectives and a US Marshals Service Task Force, in which a CCSO detective is assigned, located and arrested Chase Dylan Green, 18, of Bryans Road, who was wanted in connection with a shooting that occurred last week. Green was located at a house in Prince...
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