Governor Larry Hogan today announced that state officials have identified an additional case of novel coronavirus in the State of Maryland. The state’s sixth confirmed case is a Prince George’s County resident who contracted the virus during out-of-state travel. According to an initial investigation by the Maryland Department of Health (MDH), there appear to...
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Deon Lamont Jones, 29, was convicted of possession with intent to distribute heroin and sentenced to sixteen 16 years in prison. State’s Attorney Richard Fritz prosecuted the Defendant and would like to thank Maryland State Police Master Trooper J. Preston for his investigation of this case. Jones was found in possession of over forty...
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UPDATE 3/9/2020: Prince George’s County State’s Attorney Aisha Braveboy announced that a Prince George’s County police officer, Corporal Michael Owen, has been indicted for second degree murder, misconduct in office and related charges. “From the onset of the investigation into this incident, my office worked collaboratively with the police department, but also conducted an...
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On Sunday, March 8, 2020, at approximately 10:00 p.m., firefighters from Bay District Volunteer Fire Department responded to the J&M Service Center on Great Mills Road in Lexington Park, for the reported vehicle on fire threatening other vehicles. Firefighters arrived on the scene to find a Dodge Ram pickup truck with fire showing from...
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Earlier today, the New Jersey Department of Health notified the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) that a person confirmed to have Coronavirus Disease 2019, or COVID-19, was in Maryland from February 27-March 1, 2020, attending the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in National Harbor. Those who attended or worked at the conference may be...
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The Office of The Sheriff’s Warrant and Fugitive Division reported the arrest of Joseph Kenneth Toyer on March 3, 2020, on a warrant for Second Degree Rape obtained by county police on February 14, 2020. According to the warrant on August 1, 2019, a minor victim alleged that Toyer had engaged in sexual intercourse...
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James Franklin Brooks, Sr. “Frankie”, 74 of Leonardtown, MD passed away on March 3, 2020 in Hollywood, MD. He was born on July 19, 1945 in Leonardtown, MD, and he is the loving son of the late Mary Blanche Heard . Frankie is survived by his wife Cynthia Brooks, his children James Brooks, Jr....
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Carroll Michael Milburn, Sr. “Big Mike”, 73 of Leonardtown, MD formerly from Valley Lee, MD passed away on March 2, 2020 in Leonardtown, MD. He was born on July 19, 1945 in Leonardtown, MD, and he was the loving son of the late Georgia Marie Barnes Milburn and John Raymond Milburn. Carroll is survived...
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Francis Eugene “Gene” Abell, 76, of California, MD suddenly returned to his heavenly home on March 4, 2020. Gene was born on May 7, 1943 to Harry Benedict Abell, Sr. and Mary Catherine Guy Abell. He lived his entire life on his family’s farm, close to his parents, sister, and brothers. Gene was a...
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William (Bill) Amund Johnson, 84, of Brandywine, MD passed away on March 1, 2020 at Restore Health Rehabilitation, White Plains. Bill was born in New Leipzig, North Dakota on October 7, 1935 to the late William M. Johnson and the late Mary G. Drashil Johnson. Bill joined the US Navy after college and proudly...
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Mary Frances Noone Latona, 84, passed away peacefully with her daughter at her side, Sunday, February 16, 2020 at St. Mary’s Nursing Center in Leonardtown Maryland. She was born March 26, 1935 in Pittston, Pa., daughter of Patrick Noone (d. 1976 and Winnifred Walsh Noone (d. 1984) and sister of Gerald Noone (d. 1984)...
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the person pictured in a theft investigation. On Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at 6:15 pm, the suspect brought a four-pack of wine to the checkout counter at HV Liquors in San Souci Plaza in California. When asked for identification, the suspect fled the...
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The St. Mary’s County Government is committed to providing timely and accurate information on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) to citizens. Governor Hogan declared a State of Emergency March 5, 2020 as Maryland has three confirmed coronavirus cases as of press time. The County Emergency Services Department, Emergency Management Division, has elevated out Emergency Operations...
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On March 3, 2020 at about 8:30 p.m. police were called to the Walmart at 6721 Chesapeake Center Drive for a bomb threat. The caller called a WalMart customer service center and threatened to blow up the store, specifically mentioning an employee by name. As a result, approximately 200 employees and customers were evacuated...
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Eric Scott Woomer, age 35, passed away unexpectedly at home in Chesapeake Beach, MD, on February 28, 2020. Eric grew up in Shady Side, MD. Eric is predeceased by his parents, Kent and Sharon Woomer. He is survived by his daughter, Leilani; his sisters, Deanna and Jenny; brother, Demian; nieces and nephews Natalie, Nathan,...
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Danny Brent Buckmaster, 73, of Prince Frederick, Maryland passed away March 4, 2020 at his home. He was born on August 1, 1946 in Prince Frederick, Maryland to the late Samuel H. and Thelma Buck Buckmaster. Danny was preceded in death by his siblings, Betty Holland, Ellen Wood, Sylvia Gilbert, Keith Buckmaster and Mark...
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Deborah Ann Catterton, 68, of Owings passed away March 2, 2020. She was born January 11, 1952 in Annapolis to Edward Talbot and Beverly Jane (Whittington) Grierson. She was raised in Deale until her family moved to Calvert County, where she attended Calvert High School. She married Joseph Samuel Catterton, Jr. on October 6,...
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Alvin Leopold “Big Mac” McLean, 90, of Lexington Park, MD and formerly of Jamaica and England, passed away on February 26, 2020 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital. Born October 21, 1929 in Sunbury Clarendon, Jamaica, he was the son of the late Joseph Fuller and Norissa McLean. Alvin graduated from Smithville High School in...
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Bette Jane Seaman, 63, of Waldorf, MD passed away on February 25, 2020 at her residence. Born February 18, 1957 in Germany, she was the daughter of the late Major Clifton Elwood Seaman and Marion Irene (Kenyon) Seaman. Bette was an esthetician and makeup artist for over thirty years and she loved animals. Bette...
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Robert E. Berry (Bob) of Lusby, Maryland, 101, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2020. He was preceded in death by his father Edward P. Berry and his mother Mary S. Sasse and brother Donald Berry and by his beloved wife Mildred in 1989. He is survived by Linda P. Matthew (Richard), cousin, of...
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Dianne Elizabeth Hickman, 68, passed away February 19, 2020 with her family by her side. She was born July 11, 1951 in Winthrop, MA. In the late 70’s she headed to southern Maryland and loved it so much she never left. Dianne was an accountant by day, and during tax season she was an...
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Jeffrey Alan Klapper, age 76, of Prince Frederick, MD, passed away in his home due to complications of cancer on Monday, February 24, 2020. Born in Lower Merion Township, PA, on September 10, 1943, he was the son of the late Gerhardt Elmer and Dorothy Patricia (Cowie) Klapper. Jeff was the owner of L.J....
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Dennis Jerome “Jerry” Clark of Upper Marlboro, MD passed away on February 13, 2020. Born July 18, 1953 in Cheverly, MD, he was the son of Raymond Lee and Anne Kathleen (Overton) Clark who preceded him in death. Jerry was known as a talented mechanic and worked on anything with a motor. He owned...
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Civil War Trails, Inc. has teamed up with the St. Mary’s County Museum Division, Visit St. Mary’s MD, Historic Sotterley and the Maryland Department of Conservation and Recreation and to revamp all six Civil War Trails sites in St. Mary’s County. Earlier this month, the first of six new signs was installed at Historic...
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