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La Plata Woman Accused of Stealing Over 1.2 Million Dollars from Former Employee

La Plata Woman Accused of Stealing Over 1.2 Million Dollars from Former Employee

In March of 2018, Detective Elizabeth Clark from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office, met with James Connors, the president of Capitol Cable Communications, Inc., who reported his business was at a loss of 1.2 million dollars due to credit card fraud perpetrated by an employee. Connors told police that Heather Elizabeth Deabay, 42, of...
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Motor Vehicle Accident in Loveville Injures One

Motor Vehicle Accident in Loveville Injures One

On Tuesday, September 25, 2018, at approximately 5:30 p.m., police fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Sunnyside Road, and Point Lookout Road, in Loveville for the reported motor vehicle accident. Crews arrived on scene to find two vehicles involved in a rear-end style collision, with one vehicle still in the roadway....
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Female Bicyclist Found Unconscious in Roadway Flown to Trauma Center

Female Bicyclist Found Unconscious in Roadway Flown to Trauma Center

On Tuesday, September 25, 2018, at approximately 7:50 p.m., police fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of 41010 Bishop Road, and Loveville Road, in Mechanicsville, for the reported unconscious subject in the roadway. Dispatch advised responding units the 911 caller reported finding an unknown aged female unconscious in the roadway on Bishop Road,...
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Employees Walk and Run for Suicide Awareness in “Laps for Life” Held on September 18th

Employees Walk and Run for Suicide Awareness in “Laps for Life” Held on September 18th

Spreading awareness about suicide was the goal of the ninth annual “Laps for Life” walk/run/team relay event held here September 18. Military members, civilians, contractors and their family members walked or ran 12 laps around the track to commemorate the fact that every 12 minutes, a life is lost to suicide. Capt. Christopher Cox...
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St. Mary’s Airport Receives Funds for Expansion

St. Mary’s Airport Receives Funds for Expansion

U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen have announced a $1,772,227 Department of Transportation (DOT) grant for St. Mary’s County Regional Airport in California. These funds will be used to extend existing runways and remove obstructions that will allow for greater passenger and cargo capacity. “St. Mary’s Regional Airport is an important hub...
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Man Arrested in Anne Arundel County After Stealing Van and Leading Police on Lengthy Chase

Man Arrested in Anne Arundel County After Stealing Van and Leading Police on Lengthy Chase

The Maryland State Police arrested a man suspected of stealing a hotel shuttle van and leading police on a pursuit Monday night in Anne Arundel County, the suspect, identified as David Antonio Diaz, 25, of Rockville, Md. is charged with the unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, theft of cellphones and money, first-degree assault,...
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Christmas Comes Early for Port Tobacco Man Winning $12,000 on Keno at Apehangers Bar & Grill

Christmas Comes Early for Port Tobacco Man Winning $12,000 on Keno at Apehangers Bar & Grill

James Schumacher of Port Tobacco made his way to Maryland Lottery headquarters in Baltimore on Sept. 25 to claim what could be an early Christmas present to himself: the proceeds of a $12,000 winning Keno ticket. Sporting bright red suspenders and a bushy white beard, James has the look and jolly demeanor of a...
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Wednesday’s Pet is Bishop

Wednesday’s Pet is Bishop

Wednesday’s Pet for 9-26-18 is Bishop Featured Pet: Bishop Rescue Group: Pets with Disabilities Disability: Deaf Breed: Lemon Hound Sex: Male Size: Medium (50 lbs) Vetted: Neutered and Up-to-date with routine shots Adoption Fee: $300.00 Bishop is between 4 and 5 years old. He landed in a shelter as a stray. He is a...
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Colorado Woman Arrested on Drug Charges After DUI in Waldorf

Colorado Woman Arrested on Drug Charges After DUI in Waldorf

On Saturday, September 22, 2018 at approximately 1:24 a.m., Trooper First Class M. Zentkovich from the Maryland State Police La Plata Barrack conducted a traffic stop on a gold Nissan Altima for the driver using a cell phone on southbound Route 301 north of Vernon Road, in Waldorf. Upon making contact with the operator,...
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Mock Crash to be Held at Calvert High School

With the assistance of the Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse (CAASA), Maryland State Police, Chesapeake Region Safety Council, and several local volunteer emergency responders, a mock crash will be conducted at Calvert High School on Wednesday September 26th, 2018. Mock crashes are being conducted as a continuing education program geared toward reducing the traffic...
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Additive Manufacturing, Collaboration Keep T-6Bs Flying

Additive Manufacturing, Collaboration Keep T-6Bs Flying

Recent delivery of 15 T-6B Texan II dorsal assembly ribs in a matter of weeks is an example of how quickly stakeholders can increase readiness through collaboration and innovation. “With additive manufacturing (AM), the fleet can now get the parts in a matter of hours in addition to having an additional source of production,”...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Warns Public of IRS Telephone Scam

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Warns Public of IRS Telephone Scam

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is advising the public to be aware of scam telephone calls from individuals claiming to be from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The caller is an individual posing as an IRS agent, or law enforcement official collecting debts on behalf of the IRS, in attempt to extort money. The perpetrators will...
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State Police to Conduct Sobriety Checkpoint in St Mary’s County this Friday

State Police to Conduct Sobriety Checkpoint in St Mary’s County this Friday

The Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint in St Mary’s County this Friday, September 28th. The time and location of the checkpoint will not be announced. The purpose of the checkpoint is to deter people from driving impaired and to ultimately reduce the number of impaired driving-related collisions who...
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2018 State of the County Video Report and Executive Summary now Available for Viewing

Citizens wanting to learn more about progress made by the county during the last fiscal year can view the 2018 State of the County video report. The 22 minute report highlights accomplishments made on projects and programs undertaken in 2017 and 2018. The report also looks ahead to projects currently underway, including the new...
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Indian Head Man Faces 127 Years in Prison for Murder Over a Drug Debt

Indian Head Man Faces 127 Years in Prison for Murder Over a Drug Debt

On Monday, September 24, 2018, a Charles County jury, after a 6-day trial, convicted Brian Douglas Pierce, 36, of Indian Head, of the Second-Degree Murder of Robert Branson, First Degree Assault of Karwin Carroll, Possession of Cocaine, and related charges. On September 4, 2017, officers responded to the 6000 block of Port Tobacco Road...
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William H. Murray

William H. Murray

Peacefully on Wednesday, September 19, 2018., William H. Murray went home to be with the lord. Family and friends will gather on September 29, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. until time of service at 12 noon at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, Waldorf, MD 20601. Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton, MD.
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Mary Delores Bush, 80

Mary Delores Bush, 80

Mary Delores Bush , 80, of Chaptico, MD departed this earthly life on September 21, 2018, after a short stay at the Hospice House, in Callaway, MD, surrounded by her loving family and close friends. Delores was born in Mechanicsville, MD to the late Mary M. Holt and Ernest A. Holly on January 06,...
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Willie Gore

Willie Gore departed this earthly life on Saturday, September 22, 2018. Family and friends will unite on Monday, October 1, 2018 from 10:00 am until time of service 11:00 am at Antioch Baptist Church, 9107 Pineview Ln, Clinton, MD. Interment immediately following at Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton, MD
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Devaughn Bell

Devaughn Bell

Devaughn Bell departed this earthly life on Friday, September 14, 2018. Family and friends will unite on Friday, September 28, 2018 from 10:00 am until time of service 11:00 am at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 2294 Old Washington Rd, Waldorf, MD. Interment immediately following at Heritage Memorial Cemetery, Waldorf, MD.
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David Michael Stallard, 28

David Michael Stallard, 28

David Michael Stallard, age 28 of Waldorf, Maryland, died September 23, 2018. David was a HVAC Installer for 10 years, his last employer, with Metal Crafters. He was also a member of New Life Wesleyan Church in La Plata, Maryland. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, motor cross, and golf. He loved being with friends...
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James Alton Long, 72

James Alton Long, 72

James Alton Long, age 72, of La Plata, MD died on September 23, 2018 at his residence. James was a U.S. Navy Veteran and lifetime resident of Charles County. He worked at Gardiner Equipment for 10 years and Pepco for 23 years as a Shop Foreman. He was a member of the VFW Bel...
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Susan Cecile Legagneux, 67

Susan Cecile Legagneux, age 67, of White Plains, MD died on September 23, 2018 in La Plata, MD. Susan, a lifetime resident of Charles County, was a Loan Officer with Community Bank of the Chesapeake for 32 years and a member of St. Joseph’s Church in Pomfret. She was a jovial, artistic free spirit...
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Dunkin’ Donuts is Officially Dropping ‘Donuts’ from it’s Name

Dunkin’ Donuts is Officially Dropping ‘Donuts’ from it’s Name

Dunkin’ Donuts has been on a first-name basis with its fans long before the introduction of its iconic tagline, “America Runs on Dunkin’,’’ with customers around the world naturally and affectionately referring to the brand as “Dunkin’.” In recognition of this relationship, and as one of many steps to transform itself into the premier...
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Nominate a Student Volunteer for Charles County Public Schools 2019 Prudential Spirit Award

Nominate a Student Volunteer for Charles County Public Schools 2019 Prudential Spirit Award

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) students can apply for the 2019 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards Program, which honors middle and high school student volunteers. The annual program recognizes students for exemplary acts of volunteer service in their communities. Students receive the awards for serving their communities through volunteer activities such as helping those...
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WANTED – Calvert County Sheriff’s Office 9/26/2018

WANTED – Calvert County Sheriff’s Office 9/26/2018

The following persons are wanted by the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Warrant Unit is responsible for the service of criminal and child support warrants as well as criminal summonses issued by the courts. They are also responsible for coordinating extraditions of suspects out of state. If you have information...
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