A cooperative cross-jurisdictional and multi-state drug investigation has led to seven additional arrests with more expected as police continue to dismantle a drug trafficking organization they believe was responsible for the distribution of heroin and fentanyl throughout Maryland. The seven additional arrests include two juveniles. The remaining five arrests are adults, all of whom...
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On Friday, July 6, 2018, at approximately 9:40 p.m., Corporal Handy observed what appeared to be a disabled vehicle in the 26000 block of Sandgates Road in Mechanicsville. Once Cpl. Handy stopped to provide assistance, he realized the vehicle had been involved in an accident. Cpl. Handy made contact with the driver, James Stephen...
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A 61-year-old Bel Alton resident played a 7-spot Keno ticket for one game at Lady’s Liquors in La Plata. In the end, the Charles County man matched all seven numbers, typically paying $2,500. The lucky winner, though, had placed a $2 wager on the game, and added the Super Bonus feature, which produced a four times...
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office conducted alcohol compliance checks at multiple retail establishments within the Charlotte Hall and Mechanicsville areas, to ensure and encourage the prohibition of illegal alcohol sales to minors under the age of 21. These compliance checks were completed at random businesses who hold alcohol licenses within St. Mary’s County....
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A St. Mary’s County Grand Jury has indicted a Virginia man on several charges stemming from a liquor store robbery in February. Markeith Devon Wills, 40 of Alexandria, Va., has been charged with Armed Robbery, First-Degree Assault and Theft after the facts of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office’s investigation were presented to the...
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Governor Larry Hogan today released the following statement following an announcement from the Maryland State Board of Elections regarding one of its vendors: “It was with concern that I learned that information provided to the Maryland State Board of Elections by federal law enforcement this week indicates that a vendor contracted by the Board...
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Toni Althea Dyson Berry, 48 of Bushwood, MD, entered into eternal rest on July 11, 2018 at St. Mary’s Nursing Home, Leonardtown, MD. Family and friends will unite on Monday, July 23, 2018 for visitation at 10 am until time of service at 11 am at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 38576 Brett Way, Mechanicsville, MD....
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On Monday, July 16, 2018 at approximately 8:30 a.m., police fire and rescue personnel responded to Loveville Road and Three Notch Road, in Mechanicsville, for a reported serious motor vehicle accident with one trapped. Units already on scene advised the occupant that was pinned and trapped was no longer trapped in the vehicle, and...
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The extended Independence Day holiday resulted in the arrest of 14 people on charges of operating a boat while impaired by alcohol or drugs. The largest number of arrests – 10 – occurred on the first holiday weekend, which coincided with Operation Dry Water, a nationwide campaign against impaired boating. The highest blood alcohol...
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The Charles County Sheriff’s Office has begun the process of implementing legislation that was signed into law regarding tow services in Charles County. House Bill 1320, which passed in March 2017 and was initiated by Sergeant Jon Burroughs of the CCSO Traffic Operations Unit, ensures oversight and regulation of towing operations within Charles County....
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During the week of July 9, to July 13, 2018, automated speed enforcement cameras will be activated in the following school zones: Indian Head Hwy. at Smallwood Middle School Leonardtown Rd. at Thomas Stone High School Berry Rd. at Jenifer Elementary School Poplar Hill Rd. at Malcolm Elementary School Cameras are activated Monday through...
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Laura Jean Miller, age 87 of Charlotte Hall, Maryland, died July 8, 2018 at her residence. Laura was a retired baker from Walls Bakery in Waldorf, Maryland and was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church. She loved crocheting, word searches, and being with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was the daughter of Donald William...
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Joseph “Joe” Raymond Purcell, 82, of Lexington Park, MD passed away on July 10, 2018 in Leonardtown, MD. He was born on December 25, 1935 in Leonardtown, MD and was the son of the late Maude Alberta Raley Purcell and Charles Francis Purcell. Joe is survived by his siblings; Charles Purcell of Lexington Park,...
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Jessie Chlysta, 97 of Waldorf, MD passed away at her residence in Waldorf, MD on July 11, 2018. Jessie was born to the late Jan Bielewicz and Marcella Kowalczk on December 25, 1920 in Bulger, PA. Jessie worked during World War II as a machinist; years later she went to nursing school and worked...
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Candice Diane Patterson, 64 of Mechanicsville, MD passed away at her residence in Mechanicsville, MD on July 10, 2018. Candice was born to Thomas Pruter and Jeanette Kelly Astrab in Springfield, MA on February 22, 1954. Candice worked as a Clerk in the hardware industry prior to retiring and becoming a homemaker. Candice loved...
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Alice Lee Norwood, 98, of California, MD passed away peacefully on Friday, July 6, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 3, 1919 on Prince Edward Island, Canada to the late William Arthur Pierce and Alice Lee Watson Pierce. Alice earned a basketball scholarship to Marjorie Webster...
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Carol “Annette” Quigg, 52, passed away on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 23, 1966 in Leonardtown, MD to Alfred Orem & Mary Anne Hammett of Valley Lee, MD. Annette was a 1984 graduate of Leonardtown High School and went on to earn her teaching degree...
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Ullysee Wood, Jr. departed this earthly life on Tuesday, July 3, 2018. Family and friends will unite on Thursday, July 12, 2018 from 9:00 am until celebration of life 10:30 am at Capitol Hill Seventh Day Adventist Church, 914 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington, DC. Interment immediately following at Lincoln Memorial Cemetery, Suitland, MD.
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On Sunday, July 8, 2018 Jamanda Porter of Clinton, MD, passed away peacefully at Southern Maryland Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Friends may unite with the family on Saturday, July 21, 2018 from 10 a.m. until time of Life Celebration Service 11 a.m. at Cornerstone Peaceful Bible Baptist Church located at 9010 Frank...
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Peacefully on Friday, July 6, 2018 Ethel J. Massey went home to be with her lord. Family and friends will unite on July 13, 2018 from 12:00 noon until time of service at 1:00 p.m. at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 2294 Old Washington Road, Waldorf, MD 20601. Interment will follow at Heritage Cemetery in Waldorf,...
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Peacefully on Monday, July 9, Florence went home to be with the Lord, surrounded by her loving family. Friends may unite with the family on Saturday, July14, from 10 am until time of Life Celebration Service at 11:00 am at Jerusalem AME Church located at 8415 Shultz Road in Clinton, MD 20735. Interment will...
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On Thursday, July 5, 2018, Ernest went home to be with the Lord. Friends may visit with the family on Friday, July 13, 2018 from 9 am until time of Life Celebration Service at 10 am at the BRISCOE-TONIC FUNERAL HOME located at 2294 Old Washington Road in Waldorf, MD. interment will follow at...
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Catherine “Kitty” Elizabeth White Hardy was born on November 1, 1944 in Elizabeth City County (now Hampton), Virginia. She was the daughter of the late William White and Lillian Mitchell White. At an early age in life she joined Zion Baptist Church in Hampton, Virginia and was a member of the church choir. She...
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Peacefully on Wednesday, July 11, 2018, Ruby Epps, of Waldorf, MD , went home to be with the Lord. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, July 17 at 1:00 p.m. at the BRISCOE-TONIC FUNERAL HOME located at 2294 Old Washington Road in Waldorf, MD. Interment is private.
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A criminal summons was issued for Anfernee Trevaughn Milburn, 23, of Lexington Park, on Thursday, July 12, 2018, for assault. According to court documents, Anfernee Trevaughn Milburn, was identified by a witness at the scene as a person who assaulted Linda Glaser, 72, of Lexington Park. The document states Milburn “did assault the victim by pushing...
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