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Landover Man Sentenced to Over 20 Years in Federal Prison For Charges Related to the Firebombing of His Girlfriend’s Apartment

Landover Man Sentenced to Over 20 Years in Federal Prison For Charges Related to the Firebombing of His Girlfriend’s Apartment

U.S. District Judge Paul W. Grimm sentenced Richard Butler III, age 36, of Landover, Maryland today to 243 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for being a felon in possession of an explosive; malicious use of explosive materials; and transportation of explosive materials with intent to kill, injure, or intimidate,...
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First Confirmed Longhorned Tick Found in Maryland

First Confirmed Longhorned Tick Found in Maryland

A National Veterinary Services Laboratory test has confirmed the presence of the Haemaphysalis longicornis tick, also known as the East Asian tick, the longhorned tick, and the bush tick, in Maryland. This is the first confirmed sighting of this tick species in the state. The longhorned tick was found on a white-tailed deer in...
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Maryland Casinos Generate $146.5 Million in Revenue During July

Maryland Casinos Generate $146.5 Million in Revenue During July

Maryland Lottery and Gaming today announced that July 2018 gaming revenues for the state’s six casinos totaled $146,498,031, an increase of 5.6% compared to the July 2017 total of $138,756,987. Contributions to the State of Maryland from July 2018 casino gaming revenue totaled $60,564,399, including $45,415,176 for the Education Trust Fund. Casino gaming revenues...
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National Night Out 2018

National Night Out 2018

The public is encouraged to participate in local National Night Out events to show both community and law enforcement support. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. Communities from Southern Maryland have a variety of events...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Welcomes New Chief of Staff

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Welcomes New Chief of Staff

Marvin Butler has been named as the new Chief of Staff for the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office. Butler has more than 30 years of law enforcement experience with the Charles County Sheriff’s Office, where he reached the rank of Major, as Assistant Sheriff of Operations. As Chief of Staff for the St. Mary’s...
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“Keno Captain” Wins $12,506.00 at a Tequila Grill & Cantina in Charlotte Hall

“Keno Captain” Wins $12,506.00 at a Tequila Grill & Cantina in Charlotte Hall

A U.S. Marine veteran from Mechanicsville who is enjoying boating and playing Keno in retirement set course to win the largest Keno prize of his life and arrived — $12,506 richer — at his destination. The 65-year-old found Lottery luck by changing from a 5-spot to a 7-spot bet and switching one of his...
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WANTED – Calvert County Sheriff’s Office 8/6/2018

WANTED – Calvert County Sheriff’s Office 8/6/2018

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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Speed Camera Locations for Charles County 8/5/2018 to 8/11/2018

Speed Camera Locations for Charles County 8/5/2018 to 8/11/2018

During the week of August 5, to August 11, 2018, automated speed enforcement cameras will be activated in the following school zones: Smallwood Drive at Wade Elementary School Poplar Hill Road at Malcolm Elementary School Middletown Road at Westlake High School Piney Church Road at St. Charles High School Cameras are activated Monday through...
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VIDEO: Firefighters Respond to Commercial Building Fire in Leonardtown

VIDEO: Firefighters Respond to Commercial Building Fire in Leonardtown

On Friday, August 3, 2018, at approximately 2:40 p.m., Firefighters from Valley Lee, Leonardtown, Bay District, Hollywood, and Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Departments responded to 44500 Hawks Nest Farm Road, in Leonardtown, for the reported structure fire. Crews arrived on scene to find a 1-story warehouse workshop with fire showing. While making an interior attack...
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Richard Edward Bamberger, 79

Richard Edward Bamberger, 79

On Tuesday August 1,2018 at his home surrounded by family, Richard Bamberger of Waldorf, Maryland passed away at his residence after battling cancer. Dear husband for 43 years of Carolyn Bamberger who passed away in 2006, a beloved father survived by his son and daughter-in-law Richard J. and Jessica Bamberger, daughter and son-in-law Angela...
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William Robert “Bob” Greer, Sr., 80

William Robert “Bob” Greer, Sr., age 80, of Port Tobacco, MD, died August 3, 2018. Bob was son of the late Joseph Leroy Greer, Sr. and the late Marie Margaret (Flynn) Greer. Bob is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Betty Lou (Turner) Greer. Bob was a Retired Steamfitter with the Local...
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Gregory Paul Armstrong, 58

Gregory Paul Armstrong, 58

Gregory Paul Armstrong, 58, of Leonardtown, MD, passed away Wednesday, August 1, 2018, at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital Center in Leonardtown, MD. He was born on June 20, 1960, in Charleston, SC, to the late Max Edward Armstrong and Ruth Genevieve Kimmel. On April 26, 1980, Greg married his beloved wife, Patricia, in New...
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Pennie Lee LaBarge, 76

Pennie Lee LaBarge, 76

Pennie Lee LaBarge, 76, of Lexington Park, MD passed away Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital Center in Leonardtown, MD. She was born on October 29, 1941 in Plattsburgh, NY to the late Ralph Simpson and Marguerite Evelyn Stephens Simpson. Pennie is a graduate of Plattsburgh High School in New York....
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Robert “Bob” Addison Pike, 95

Robert “Bob” Addison Pike, 95

Robert “Bob” Addison Pike, 95, of Hollywood, MD formerly from Pikeville, NC passed away on August 1, 2018 in Midlothian, VA. Born on August 4, 1922 in Pikeville, NC. He was the son of the late Julia Alma Rockville Pike and Nathan Addison Pike. Bob was the loving husband of Elizabeth Julia Mozingo Pike,...
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Tamika Chantel Bryant, 42

Tamika Chantel Bryant, 42

Tamika Chantel Bryant, 42 of Lexington Park, MD, passed away on August 2, 2018. Family and friends will unite on Thursday, August 9, 2018 for visitation at 9:00 am until Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am at St. Peter Claver Catholic Church, 16922 St. Peter Claver Rd, St. Inigoes, MD 20684. Interment to...
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George Jerome Butler, Sr., 55

George Jerome Butler, Sr., 55

George Jerome Butler, Sr., 55 of Lexington Park, MD, entered into eternal rest on July 30, 2018 at the Washington Hospital Center. Family and friends will unite on Thursday, August 9, 2018 for visitation at 10 am until time of service at 11 am at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 38576 Brett Way, Mechanicsville, MD. Interment...
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James Ralph Kelly, 67

James Ralph Kelly, 67

James Ralph Kelly, 67 of Leonardtown, MD, passed away on August 2, 2018. Family and friends will unite on Saturday, August 11, 2018 for visitation at 10 am until time of service at 11 am at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 2294 Old Washington Road, Waldorf, MD.
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Selinda Martin

Selinda Martin

Peacefully on Thursday, August 2, 2018, Selinda passed away surrounded by her loving family. Friends may visit with the family on Friday, August 10, from 10 am until time of service 11 am at Spirit of Faith Christian Center located at 2261 Oxon Run Drive in Temple Hills, MD. Interment is private.
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Terecia Williams

Terecia Williams

Peacefully on Friday, July 27, 2018, Terecia went home to be with the Lord, surrounded by her loving family. Friends may unite with the family on Monday, August 6, from 10 am until time of Life Celebration Service at 11 am at Westphalia United Methodist Church located at 9363 D’Arcy Road in Upper Marlboro,...
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Police Arrest 26-Year-Old Woman for Arson of Upper Marlboro Restaurant

Police Arrest 26-Year-Old Woman for Arson of Upper Marlboro Restaurant

A  fire significantly damaged an Upper Marlboro building this morning on Thursday, August 2, 2018, at approximately 1:30 a.m., Prince George’s County Firefighters were alerted to a building fire at 14703 Main Street in the Town of Upper Marlboro. Firefighters arrived within 3 minutes of dispatch to find fire coming from a restaurant at...
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Police Locate Body of Missing Clements Man

Police Locate Body of Missing Clements Man

UPDATE: On August 2, 2018, at approximately 3:00 p.m., James Francis Morgan, of Clements, was located deceased. Morgan was located in the water of McIntosh Run, in Leonardtown, after an extensive search. At this time there are no signs of foul play. Morgan will be transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner...
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Waldorf Man Sentenced to Life Plus 105 Years in Prison for Murder of Thomas Tibbs

Waldorf Man Sentenced to Life Plus 105 Years in Prison for Murder of Thomas Tibbs

Tony Covington, State’s Attorney for Charles County announced that on Thursday, August 2, 2018, Charles County Circuit Court Judge Amy J. Bragunier sentenced Miguel Angel Santana, 28 of Waldorf, to Life plus 105 years for the First-Degree Murder of Thomas Tibbs, 4 counts of Attempted Murder, 5 counts of Use of a Firearm in...
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Bryantown Man Arrested on Drug Charges After Traffic Stop in Waldorf

Bryantown Man Arrested on Drug Charges After Traffic Stop in Waldorf

On Wednesday, August 1, 2018, at approximately 6:20 p.m., Trooper Foster of the Maryland State Police La Plata Barrack conducted a traffic stop on a blue Kia for exceeding the posted speed limit on Shlagel Road, Waldorf. Upon making contact with the operator, Thornton, Corey Joseph, 28, of Bryantown, Trooper Foster detected the odor...
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Charles David (Chuck) Downs, 58

Charles David (Chuck) Downs, 58

It is with great sadness that the family of Charles David (Chuck) Downs announces his passing on July 30, 2018 at the age of 58. Charles was the son of the late Buddy Downs. He is survived by his mother Elizabeth Downs, brother Jimmy Downs (Cindy), and his sister Sharon Barnes (Ron). He was...
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Sally Arlene Carter, 78

Sally Arlene Carter, 78

Sally Arlene Carter, 78, of Waldorf, Maryland, died on July 28, 2018 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Born on November 18, 1939 in North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Effie McKeel Ginn and Charlie Ginn. Sally Carter was a homemaker, Mom and Granny. She was an avid reader,...
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