Doris May Harris, 67, of Baden, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 16, 2018 with family and friends by her bedside at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital. She was born in Baden, January 14, 1951 to the late Nobel Oliver, Sr. and Nellie (Townshend) Oliver. She leaves behind her loving husband of 35 years, Paul...
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John Allan Moulds, 80, of Leonardtown, MD passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 6, 1938 in Deadwood, SD to the late Donald Everett and Ida Gambaiana Moulds. In 1962, John married his beloved wife, Jean Ellen Moulds in Canton, OH. Together...
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Aurora Vidal was born December 9, 1937 in Brooklyn, New York to Antonio and Julia Vidal. Aurora was the fifth out of ten children. She grew up in New York and eventually became a seamstress. In February 1963, she flew to California to see her brother and met the love of her life. Eleven...
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William Anthony “Bill” Morgan, 83, of California, MD passed away peacefully on November 16, 2018 at Charlotte Hall Veterans home with his loving wife, Nancy, and daughter, Mickey and Chrissy, at his side. Bill was born on October 21, 1935, in Philadelphia, PA to the late David A. Morgan, Sr. and Elizabeth Wills Pearigoy...
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Barbara Jean Guffey, 80, of Great Mills, MD formerly of Staunton, VA passed away on November 17, 2018 at her home. Born on January 4, 1938 in Staunton, VA she was the daughter of the late Bertie Smith Deaver and Eldrid Deaver. Barbara was the loving wife of Raymond Alexander Guffey whom she married...
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David Wilton Watts, 63, of Hollywood, MD passed away on November 16, 2018 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on June 11, 1955 in Leonardtown, MD he was the son of Francis Wilton Watts of California, MD and the late Mary Margaret Combs Watts. David was the loving husband of Mary Ellen Watts of Hollywood, MD,...
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Douglas Mark Grandstaff,”Doug”,58, of Chaptico, MD formerly from Nanjemoy, MD passed away surrounded by his family on November 20, 2018. Born on May 20, 1960 in Arlington, VA, he was the son of Frances Grandstaff and Carroll Grandstaff of Luray, VA. Doug was the loving husband of Sarah Ward Grandstaff, whom he married on...
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Peacefully on Sunday, November 11, 2018 John C. Green departed this earthly life in Leonardtown, MD. Family and friends will gather on November 19, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 11:00 a.m. at New Community Church of God in Christ, 3480 Catterton Place, Waldorf, MD 20602. Interment will follow at Resurrection...
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Peacefully on Thursday, November 15, 2018 Bonia C. Belle departed this earthly life Pasadena, MD. Family and friends will unite for visitation from 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. on November 20, 2018 at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 2294 Old Washington Rd., Waldorf, MD 20601. Funeral services will take place on November 21, 2018 at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral...
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the persons pictured. On Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018, between 6:05 and 6:17 p.m., the suspects stole numerous bottles of Dove brand body wash during two trips in and out of the Lexington Park CVS store on Three Notch Road. Anyone with information about...
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It is with great sadness that the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office announces the death of Linda Darlene Davis Reno, who co-authored the recent book on the history of the agency: “America’s First – A History of America’s Oldest Continuously Operating Sheriff’s Office.” Reno, a resident of Charlotte Hall, died on Sunday, Nov. 18,...
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On November 20 at 12:01 a.m., a Charles County Sheriff’s officer was conducting radar in the area of Crain Highway and Smallwood Drive when the driver of a Camaro drove through a 45 mph speed zone at 67 mph. The officer activated his emergency lights and the driver sped off, heading north on Crain...
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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources Police is cracking down on the illegal killing of fish and wildlife through a partnership with Maryland Wildlife Crimestoppers. This newly established nonprofit organization serves as the state affiliate of International Wildlife Crimestoppers, a group dedicated to stopping illegal hunting and fishing across the globe. Maryland Wildlife Crimestoppers was established to...
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Naval District Washington will hold a Police and Dispatcher Job Fair 2018 on Wednesday, December 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will take place at Capitol Skyline Hotel, 10 “I” St. SW, Washington, D.C. Applicants attending the Job Fair will be able to speak with human resources and law enforcement representatives...
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is advising that U.S. consumers not eat any romaine lettuce, and retailers and restaurants not serve or sell any, until we learn more about the outbreak. This investigation is ongoing and the advice will be updated as more information is available. Thirty-two people, including 13 who...
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On Monday, November 19, 2018, Charles County Circuit Court Judge Donine M. Carrington sentenced Robert William Warren, Jr., 22 of Indian Head, to 15 years in prison for the First-Degree Assault of James Ihrig, Jr. and Use of a Firearm in the Commission of a Violent Crime. On August 3, 2018, Warren entered a...
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On November 10, 2018, Deputy Westphal from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, responded to the 19600 block of Three Notch Road in Lexington Park, for the reported assault. Investigation revealed Sylvia Denise Clinton, 61 of Lexington Park, arrived at the victim’s residence and began creating a disturbance. Clinton went into the kitchen and...
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The St. Mary’s County Commission for Women is in search of extraordinary and inspiring women in the community. Nominations for Woman of the Year and Tomorrow’s Woman are now being accepted. The awards recognize women who have made significant contributions to the local region through their volunteer service. Nominees will be recognized at the Women’s History Month Banquet...
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UPDATE 11/20/2018: On October 31, 2018, at approximately 6:50 p.m. an individual wearing a “Jason” Halloween mask entered the Stop N Shop, located on Great Mills Road, in Lexington Park, armed with a knife. The individual took an undisclosed amount of money, and fled the business. The suspect is described as a white male, wearing...
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The owner of a Maryland-based fraudulent telemarketing company that duped schools, churches, non-profits, small businesses, and government offices out of millions of dollars is now serving a federal prison sentence, thanks to an investigation by the FBI and partner agencies. Eric Epstein, 58, founded Midway Industries in 2003. His employees, who worked on commission,...
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UPDATE 11/19/2018: On November 15, 2018, a vehicle operated by Walter Junior Carroll, II, 36, of Nanjemoy, was found abandoned on Poseytown Road in Nanjemoy. When he didn’t return home, his family contacted police to file a missing person report. Several search and rescue teams, including canines and the CCSO’s drones, were deployed to...
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With extra traffic expected this Thanksgiving holiday, Maryland State Police will have additional troopers on patrol who will be using a variety of initiatives to keep traffic moving, respond quickly to highway incidents and take appropriate enforcement action when violations are observed that threaten the safety of travelers. Beginning Wednesday night, troopers from each...
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UPDATE: On November 17, 2018, at approximately 11:00 p.m., officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the 100 block of Bland Drive in Indian Head for the report of a stabbing. When officers arrived on scene, they learned two female suspects stabbed two women (a mother and daughter) who were known...
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