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UPDATE: Charles County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Murder/Suicide in Indian Head

UPDATE: Charles County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Murder/Suicide in Indian Head

UPDATE 4/6/2018 @ 12:15 p.m.: On April 5, 32018, at 8:07 p.m., officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 5000 block of Fallen Timber Way in Indian Head for the report of a shooting. A preliminary investigation revealed a husband and wife were involved in an argument inside their house when...
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Maryland State Police Arrest Man for Rape And Production Of Child Pornography

Maryland State Police Arrest Man for Rape And Production Of Child Pornography

A Maryland State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force investigation resulted in the arrest last night of a suspect who is charged with multiple crimes ranging from the repeated rapes of a victim that began when she was a juvenile to the production and possession of child pornography. The accused is identified as...
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Seven Arrested in Waldorf for Breaking Into Cars

Seven Arrested in Waldorf for Breaking Into Cars

On March 31, 2018. at approximately 1:30 a.m., officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office received multiple calls about several subjects breaking into cars in Waldorf neighborhoods. A witness provided a vehicle lookout, which responding officers observed as they arrived. Officers stopped an SUV, which was occupied by five juveniles and two young adults,...
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Police in Charles County Investigating Two Seperate Deaths in Port Tobacco and Waldorf

Police in Charles County Investigating Two Seperate Deaths in Port Tobacco and Waldorf

On April 3, 2018, at approximately 3:25 a.m., officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 7400 block of Shirley Boulevard in Port Tobacco for the report of a missing person who possibly drowned. When officers arrived, they met with EMS who had arrived on the scene minutes before. A preliminary investigation...
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Former Police Officer sentenced to 11 Years in Prison for the Sexual Abuse of a Minor

Former Police Officer sentenced to 11 Years in Prison for the Sexual Abuse of a Minor

UPDATE: On Thursday, April 5, 2018, Charles County Circuit Court Judge Amy J. Bragunier sentenced former District Heights Police Officer Clyde Douglas Parks, Jr., 48 of Waldorf, to 11 years in prison for the Sexual Abuse of a Minor. On May 24, 2017, the Charles County Department of Social Services received a mandatory report...
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Hughesville Man Arrested for Kidnapping, Assault and Car Theft

Hughesville Man Arrested for Kidnapping, Assault and Car Theft

On Tuesday, April 3, 2018, a deputy from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of St. Paul’s Drive, in Waldorf, after numerous citizens had called 911 and said that a male was forcing a female into a vehicle against her will. Callers said the female was yelling, screaming and struggling with...
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REMINDER: Wireless Emergency Alert Test to be Sent Out

REMINDER: Wireless Emergency Alert Test to be Sent Out

This morning, April 5, 2018, between 10 and 11 a.m., there will be a Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) TEST that will be sent out in and near the Washington, D.C. and National Capital Region. This is ONLY A TEST and there is no action required for those that receive it.
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Natural Resources Police Arrest Glen Burnie Man on Gun Possession and Trespassing Charges

Natural Resources Police Arrest Glen Burnie Man on Gun Possession and Trespassing Charges

An investigation into illegal shooting on private property has resulted in the arrest of a Glen Burnie man on 13 criminal charges and the seizure of four guns from his property. Kevin Patrick Chetelat, 55, will appear in Anne Arundel County District Court in Annapolis March 24 for a preliminary hearing on the charges,...
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Jeanne Burgess Robinson, 70

Jeanne Burgess Robinson, 70

Jeanne Burgess Robinson, 70, of Port Tobacco, MD passed away on April 1, 2018. Jeannie was born on March 26, 1948 in Long Island, NY to the late Richard and Norma Burgess. Jeannie was a devoted wife to her husband of 47 years Babe, a loving mother to her two daughters; Tammy and Deanna,...
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Keister Devon “KC” Combs, 53

Keister Devon “KC” Combs, 53

Keister Devon “KC” Combs, age 53 of La Plata, Maryland, died March 31, 2018. KC was an Diesel Mechanic and former school bus driver for the Prince George’s County Board of Education. He loved attending car shows and race car tracks. He was also a member of the Baptist faith and was a dedicated...
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Regina Edith McCall “Gene”, 91

Regina Edith McCall “Gene”, 91

Regina Edith McCall “Gene”, 91, of Hollywood, MD formerly from Timonium, MD passed away on March 28, 2018 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on September 10, 1926 in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of the late Edith Anna Bryan Brown and Walter Albert Brown. Gene was the loving wife of the late Edward Eugene...
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Anita Kathryn Warren, 68

Anita Kathryn Warren, 68, of Lexington Park, MD, formerly of Washington, DC passed away on March 29, 2018 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on February 3, 1950 in Washington, DC she was the loving daughter of the late Sarah Kathryn Renaut Warren and Thomas Chester Warren. Anita is survived by her daughter Mary Day of...
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Garcia Shields

Garcia Shields

Garcia Shields departed this earthly life on Saturday, March 31, 2018. Family and friends will unite on Thursday, April 5, 2018 from 10:00 am until time of service 11:30 am at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 2294 Old Washington Rd., Waldorf, MD. Interment immediately following at National Harmony Memorial Park, Hyattsville, MD.
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Joseph Savoy

Joseph Savoy

Joseph Savoy entered into eternal rest on Sunday, April 1, 2018. Family and friends will unite on Friday April 6, 2018 from 10:00 am until time of memorial service at 11:00 am at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 2294 Old Washington Rd., Waldorf, MD.
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Dawn M. Perry

Dawn Perry passed away suddenly on Friday, March 30, 2018. She is survived by her loving husband, John Perry, Jr.; children, Stephanie Wilkinson, Savana Wilkinson, and Collin Wilkinson; grandchildren, Imaya Botts, Izaiah Wilkinson, Schuyler Durley, II, Ste’via Durley, and “Baby CT”; mother, Catherine Faul and a host of other friends and relatives. Family and...
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Emma Virginia (Milburn) Hall

Emma Virginia (Milburn) Hall

Emma Virginia (Milburn) Hall entered eternal life on March 28, 2018, at Medstar Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC. She was born on May 26, 1927 in Park Hall, MD, to the late Solomon Milburn Sr. and Cecelia (Courtney) Milburn. Emma leaves behind to cherish her memories – her loving husband, Ernest Sr.; siblings: Barbara...
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Raechele S. Casey

Raechele S. Casey

Suddenly on Thursday, March 29, 2018 Raechele S. Casey went home to be with her lord. Family and friends will gather on Saturday, April 7, 2018 from 12:30 p.m. until time of service at 1:30 p.m. at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 2294 Old Washington Road, Waldorf, MD 20601. Interment will be private. In lieu of...
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Nathaniel Bradham

Nathaniel Bradham

Nathaniel Bradham went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 27, 2018. Family and Friends will unite for life celebration on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 promptly at 11:00 am at Lovely Mountain Baptist Church, 6798 Ward Ave, North Charleston, SC 29406. Interment following at Johnston Cemetery, 3212 Stall Rd, North Charleston, SC....
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Frank Joseph Corman, Jr

Frank Joseph Corman, Jr

On February 12, 1938, Frank Joseph Corman, Jr. was born to Frank Joseph Corman, Sr. and Evelyn Lee Corman, in Pittsburgh, PA.  Frank was the oldest of four children. In 1964, Frank moved to Washington, DC and worked in construction.  Frank met his devoted wife of 52 plus years, Catherine, in February 1965.  After...
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Donald Alvin Schlosser, 84

Donald Alvin Schlosser, 84

Donald Alvin Schlosser, 84, of Hollywood, MD died on March 29, 2018 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, MD. He was born on September 5th, 1933, in Jersey City, NJ, to the late Harold Frederick and Cecelia Ruth Laborsky Schlosser. Donald served in the U.S. Air Force from 1951 through 1954. He then...
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James T. Willis

James T. Willis

James T. Willis passed away on March 27, 2018 at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home in Charlotte Hall, MD. Jim was born in Clintwood, Virginia on November 5, 1927. He was the oldest of 7 children. His parents were Garland and Mae Willis. He is survived by his brothers, Bill Willis of Hurt, Virginia,...
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Anne Arundel County Man Arrested On Child Pornography Charges

Anne Arundel County Man Arrested On Child Pornography Charges

An Anne Arundel County man was arrested and charged this morning after a Maryland State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force investigation developed evidence supporting charges of distribution and possession of child pornography. The suspect is identified as Edward William Weekley, 25, of Arnold, Md.  He is charged with two counts of distribution...
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“Scratch-off Queen” Wins $50,000 Top Prize on Scratch-Off

“Scratch-off Queen” Wins $50,000 Top Prize on Scratch-Off

The “Scratch-off Queen” of Clinton is sitting on the throne of good fortune after winning $50,000 playing the 20x the Cash scratch-off game. She gave herself this special title because she loves to play Maryland Lottery instant tickets and feels destined to win again. The 65-year-old player purchased the 20x the Cash instant ticket and some other scratch-off...
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Brutal Beating at Leonardtown High School Results in Slap on the Wrist for Howard Straughn

Brutal Beating at Leonardtown High School Results in Slap on the Wrist for Howard Straughn

  UPDATE 4/4/2018: Howard Anthony Straughn, 18, of Hollywood, was charged with second-degree assault and disorderly conduct for the beating of a fellow student at Leonardtown High School. Straughn pleaded guilty to second-degree assault.udge Straughn was sentenced to 18 months in the St. Mary’s County Detention Center, by Judge Riddle, with all but six...
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Waldorf Man Charged with Murder

Waldorf Man Charged with Murder

The Prince George’s County Police Department Homicide Unit arrested a suspect in connection with a homicide in Oxon Hill on Sunday. The suspect is 21-year-old Rickey Penn of the 2300 block of Avalon Court in Waldorf. He’s charged with fatally shooting 26-year-old Stephon Mathis of Linwood Drive in Oxon Hill. On April 1st, at approximately 6:00 pm, patrol officers responded...
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