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Two Transported to Area Trauma Center After RV Hits Utility Pole and Tree in Mechanicsville

Two Transported to Area Trauma Center After RV Hits Utility Pole and Tree in Mechanicsville

On Friday, September 4, 2020, at approximately 3:35 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Three Notch Road and Point Lookout Road in Mechanicsville, for the motor vehicle accident reported serious with one subject trapped. Crews arrived on the scene to find a RV off the roadway and into the...
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Maryland State Police Arrest Prince George’s County Man On Child Pornography Charges

Maryland State Police Arrest Prince George’s County Man On Child Pornography Charges

Troopers arrested and charged a Prince George’s County man early Friday morning after a Maryland State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force investigation developed evidence supporting charges of distribution and possession of child pornography. The suspect is identified as Neri Celio Fernandez, 30, of Lanham. Fernandez is charged with three counts of distribution...
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Ronald Felix Carlson, “Ron”, 91

Ronald Felix Carlson, “Ron”, 91, of Lexington Park, MD, formerly from Milton-Freewater, Oregon, passed away peacefully at his residence surrounded by his loving family on September 1st, 2020. Ron was born on May 24, 1929 to the late Felix Ivar Carlson, and Edith Mattson Carlson in Astoria, Oregon, and was the loving husband of...
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September 3, 2020 – Prince George, Charles, Calvert, St. Mary’s and Anne Arundel Counties Under Tornado Watch

September 3, 2020 – Prince George, Charles, Calvert, St. Mary’s and Anne Arundel Counties Under Tornado Watch

National Weather Service says there is an extraordinary threat to life or property in District of Columbia, Anne Arundel County, Frederick County, Montgomery County, Prince George’s County, Calvert County, Charles County, Carroll County, Arlington County, City of Alexandria, City of Fairfax, City of Fredericksburg, City of Manassas, Fairfax County, Fauquier County, Prince William County,...
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Commissioners Address Broadband Concerns

The last several months have been a busy time for many while students and educators prepared to start the school year in a virtual setting. Two grants from the State of Maryland – the CARES Middle Mile Grant and the Broadband for Underserved Students (BUS) Grant have been approved to help close technology gaps...
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Marlene Higgins McGehee, 82

Marlene Higgins McGehee,, 82, was born September 7, 1935 in Newport, RI, passed away August 23, 2020. She was the long-time partner of John K. McBride, who preceded her in death on February 8, 2020. May she have a peaceful loving afterlife.
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Shawn Michael Wurtz, 50

Shawn Michael Wurtz of Millersville, MD, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2020, at the age of 50. Shawn was the son of June and Stephen G. Wurtz. He was the loving father of Jeremy, Gabrielle and Joshua Wurtz, brother of Chris Wurtz (Shannon) and the uncle of Luke and Noah Wurtz. He...
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La Plata Volunteer Fire Department Takes Delivery of New Rescue Engine with Replaced 2005 Pierce Rescue Engine Listed for Sale

La Plata Volunteer Fire Department Takes Delivery of New Rescue Engine with Replaced 2005 Pierce Rescue Engine Listed for Sale

The department has taken delivery of our new Pierce Enforcer Rescue Engine (Rescue Engine 1). We are excited to move forward with this newest addition to our apparatus fleet. We will have tools mounted in the compartments, train drivers on the new piece, and conduct training with the membership prior to it being placed...
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State is No Longer Considering Cuts to Maryland State Police Aviation Command

State is No Longer Considering Cuts to Maryland State Police Aviation Command

Good news!! Following the Board of Public Works Virtual Meeting that was held on September 2, 2020, the proposed cuts to the Maryland State Police Aviation Division are no longer being considered. After a meeting in July of 2020, the Maryland State Board of Public Works considered multiple significant and vital budget cuts to...
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COVID-19 Community Hotline to Close with Stage 3 Re-Opening

COVID-19 Community Hotline to Close with Stage 3 Re-Opening

As part of the local transition into Stage Three of the ‘Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery,’ St. Mary’s County Government and the St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) will be closing the COVID-19 Community Hotline. The last operational day of the Hotline will be Friday, September 4, 2020 from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m....
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Graphic Language in Photos: Vandalism in Leonardtown Under Investigation

Graphic Language in Photos: Vandalism in Leonardtown Under Investigation

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is investigating several incidents of vandalism that occurred in the Kingston neighborhood, located on Medleys Neck Road in Leonardtown. Numerous street signs, neighborhood signs and pavement in the area was spray painted and damaged. The vandalisms occurred on August 28, 2020 between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and...
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No Injuries Reported, Three Adults and Two Dogs Displaced After House Fire in Lusby

No Injuries Reported, Three Adults and Two Dogs Displaced After House Fire in Lusby

On Thursday, September 3, 2020, at approximately 10:36 a.m., firefighters responded to 9490 H G Trueman Road in Lusby, for the reported attic fire in a residence. Crews arrived on the scene to find a two story residence and reported heavy fire showing from the roof, with firefighters requesting a working fire dispatch which...
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Joyce Ann Andrews, 71

Joyce Ann Andrews, 71

Joyce Ann Andrews, 71, of Lusby passed away September 1, 2020. She was born June 19, 1949 in Washington, D.C. to Hazel Gertrude Prentice and Joseph Carroll, Sr. Joyce married David Reigh Andrews on December 26, 1991 and they have been together for 40 years. They lived in Prince George’s County for many years...
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Lt. Col. (USMC Ret.) Frederick Roland Wagner Jr., 70

Lt. Col. (USMC Ret.) Frederick Roland Wagner Jr., 70

Lt. Col. (USMC Ret.) Frederick Roland Wagner Jr. passed away Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020, at Charlotte Hall Veterans Home in Charlotte Hall, Maryland, after a long battle with frontotemporal dementia. He was 70 years old. A native of Norfolk, he graduated from Norview High School. He studied at Old Dominion University and earned a...
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James Simone

James Simone

On August 31, 2020, James Simone surrounded by family peacefully transitioned from this earthly life. Family and friends will unite on Friday, September 4, 2020, from 3:00pm until time of private service 4:00pm at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 38576 Brett Way, Mechanicsville, MD.
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David Daniel McDermott, 32

David Daniel McDermott, 32, of Lusby, MD passed away on August 30, 2020 at his residence. Born October 2, 1987 in New Jersey, he was the son of George Douglas McDermott and Mary Evelyn (Howell) McDermott. David graduated from Patuxent High School in 2005. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 2005 until...
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John Henry Bond, III, 59

John Henry Bond, III, 59

John Henry Bond, III, 59 of LaPlata, MD, entered into eternal rest on August 28, 2020. Public Viewing will begin promptly at 9:00 am. on Thursday, September 10, 2020 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 201 St. Mary’s Ave, La Plata, MD. At 10:00 am, the PRIVATE Mass of Christian Burial (by INVITATION ONLY) will...
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Labor Day Weekend Means Extra Safety Efforts Across Maryland

Labor Day Weekend Means Extra Safety Efforts Across Maryland

As the unofficial end to summer approaches, state troopers will be on extra alert in search of impaired, distracted and/or aggressive drivers this Labor Day weekend to ensure travelers get to their holiday destination safely. Beginning Thursday through Labor Day, troopers will be on patrol, using a variety of initiatives to keep traffic moving,...
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16-Year-Old Aspiring Pilot Taking Flights to Deliver Much Needed PPE and Other Medical Supplies to Hospitals

16-Year-Old Aspiring Pilot Taking Flights to Deliver Much Needed PPE and Other Medical Supplies to Hospitals

TJ Kim, a 16-year-old aspiring pilot who has been delivering personal protective equipment (PPE) to critical access hospitals in rural Virginia, expanded his efforts into Maryland this month. On Friday, Aug. 21, he landed at St. Mary’s County Regional Airport to donate to MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital. “We are incredibly grateful to be included...
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UPDATE: Two Dead & One in Critical Condition After Double Shooting and Suicide in Leonardtown

UPDATE 9/2/2020 @ 11:45 a.m.: On September 1, 2020, during a family dispute, the suspect later identified as Gregory Wayne Arnold Sr. 48, of Callaway, shot the two victims multiple times at a residence in the 22900 block of Newtowne Neck Road in Leonardtown. Victim Stephen Edward Arnold, 72, of Leonardtown, was transported to...
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Charles County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Identity of Suspects Who Pointed Gun at Man and Child in Waldorf

Charles County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Identity of Suspects Who Pointed Gun at Man and Child in Waldorf

Can you identify this vehicle? On August 28 at approximately 6p.m., officers responded to the area of Bancroft Drive in Waldorf for the report of an assault. Investigation revealed the victim and his 2-year-old grandson were walking on the sidewalk in front of their residence when a white Chrysler 300 slowly passed by and...
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St. Mary’s County Commissioners Honor Daryl Estep After Helping EMT’s Across Flood Waters to Access Patient After a Medical Emergency

The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County were proud to Honor Daryl Estep from the Department of Public Works & Transportation at their Sept. 1 meeting. Daryl was nominated for recognition by the Mechanicsville Volunteer Rescue Squad for going above and beyond the call of duty when he assisted EMTs in getting through flood waters...
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Prince George’s County Police Seeking Identity of Four Suspects Involved in Armed Robbery

Prince George’s County Police Seeking Identity of Four Suspects Involved in Armed Robbery

Detectives are hard at work attempting to identify the four suspects wanted for an armed robbery at a gas station. The business is in the 4400 block of Wheeler Road in Oxon Hill. The robbery took place on August 31st at approximately 5:30 am. The preliminary investigation revealed the suspects pulled a gun on...
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Maryland State Police Arrest Prince George’s County Man On Child Pornography Charges

Maryland State Police Arrest Prince George’s County Man On Child Pornography Charges

Troopers arrested and charged a Prince George’s County man early Wednesday morning after a Maryland State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force investigation developed evidence supporting charges of distribution and possession of child pornography. The suspect is identified as Rafael E. Mancia-Hernandez, 26, of Fort Washington. Mancia-Hernandez is charged with three counts of...
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UPDATE: Anonymous Tip Leads to Homicide Detectives Arresting a 55-Year-Old Man Wanted for Fatal Shooting in July

UPDATE: Anonymous Tip Leads to Homicide Detectives Arresting a 55-Year-Old Man Wanted for Fatal Shooting in July

UPDATE: Homicide Unit detectives credit an anonymous tip made to the Prince George’s County Crime Solvers with helping identify a suspect in a fatal shooting in Landover that occured in July. The suspect has been identified as 55-year-old Troy Eugene Smith of Palmer Park. He’s charged with fatally shooting 30-year-old Ronald Henderson, Jr. of...
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