The Maryland State Police La Plata Barrack in partnership with the Charles County Sheriff’s Office and the La Plata Town Police will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint on Friday, June 28, 2019, in Charles County. Motorists are encouraged to appoint a designated driver or use public or other alternative transportation if you are planning...
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Tony Covington, State’s Attorney for Charles County, announced that on Tuesday, June 25, 2019, Charles County Circuit Court Judge Amy J. Bragunier sentenced Dominic Xavier Daniel, 26 of Waldorf, to life in prison for the First-Degree Murder of Samuel Gemeny, Use of a Firearm in the Commission of a Crime of Violence in relation...
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On Sunday, June 23, 2019, at approximately 6:30 p.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the Southern Senior High School at 4400 Solomons Island Road in Harwood, for the reported an injured person in the parking lot of the school. While crews were responding, dispatch advised they gathered more information from the 9-1-1...
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Corey Nevell Sollers, 41, of Prince Frederick, was indicted in the Circuit Court for Calvert County on June 20, 2019, on two criminal counts. Court documents state in count one, that between August 1, 2018, and December 31, 2018, Sollers stole $17,370.48 from the Prince Frederick Eagles. Count two states Sollers misappropriated/embezzled money from...
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Motorists should expect traffic congestion in Hollywood on Saturday, June 29, 2019, from 4 to 11 pm for the Independence Day Celebration at the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department. Traffic movements in the area will be limited during that time and drivers are asked to exercise caution. Eastbound traffic coming from Hollywood Road will only...
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On June 17, 2019, at approximately 1:00 p.m., Deputy Holt of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 26th Street, Chesapeake Beach for the report of a disorderly subject. The complainant advised the subject urinated on a Chevy Camaro then began striking the vehicle with plastic furniture that was nearby. Deputy Holt found the...
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Waverley Manson, Exalted Ruler of St. Mary’s County Elks Lodge 2092 and Dolly Broom, Past Exalted Ruler and ENF Committee Chair announced the awarding of a grant of $4,500 to Greenwell Foundation Board member Anita Laird at a celebration at the Elks Lodge last week. “This wonderful gift will help to underwrite Greenwell’s Field...
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UPDATE: On June 12, 2019, at approximately 11:58 a.m., firefighters from Potomac Heights Volunteer Fire Department and surrounding companies responded to 394 Lox Street, Indian Head, for the reported house fire. Firefighters arrived on scene to find a two story single family dwelling with fire showing from the second floor. The fire was placed...
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UPDATE: On Thursday, June 13, 2019, at approximately 7:25 p.m., firefighters from the Hughesville Volunteer Fire Department and surrounding departments responded to 6120 Openfield Place in Hughesville, for the reported house fire. Crews arrived on scene to find a two story single family dwelling with fire showing from the basement, with extensions to the...
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On Sunday, June 23, 2019, at approximately 4:45 p.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to Three Notch Road in the area of Airport View Road in Hollywood, for the reported motor vehicle accident with injuries. Crews arrived on scene to find 3 vehicles in the roadway, and one vehicle off the roadway. St....
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On Saturday, June 22, 2019, at approximately 9:35 a.m., Sheriff’s Deputies and Detectives from the Criminal Investigations Division investigated the report of shots fired in the 47400 block of Lincoln Avenue in Lexington Park. While several shots were fired, there were no injuries reported. At least one house was struck by bullets. Witnesses reported...
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Maryland State Police arrested a man on Friday in Virginia who has been indicted in connection with the death of a woman following a crash last October in Charles County. James Christian, 43, of Bryans Road, was indicted May 31 with negligent manslaughter by auto, homicide by auto under the influence of a controlled...
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On Thursday, June 20, 2019, Troopers from the Leonardtown Barrack and investigators from the Maryland State Police Gun Enforcement Unit and MSP K-9 team worked a crime suppression initiative in Lexington Park. The initiative focused on Lexington Park due to a recent increase in criminal activity and was supported by the Governor’s Office of...
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On Thursday, June 20, 2019, St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office detectives developed information that two suspects in recent shootings on Ronald Drive in Lexington Park and Mojave Drive in Great Mills and an armed robbery in Lexington Park were in possession of firearms. The suspects were approached in Lexington Park, and a foot chase...
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John William Bray, 76, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away in Leonardtown, MD on June 12, 2019. John was born to the late Edwin Bray and the late Ruth Havener Bray on December 15, 1942 in Washington, DC. John worked as a Machinist for the U.S. Census Bureau, retiring in 1987. He was an artist...
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Born August 9, 1916 in Lancaster, PA, he was the first born son of Hildegarde M. (Freiler) and James F. Martin, Sr. His family moved to Philadelphia when he was in the 6th grade. Despite the woes and trials of the Great Depression, he studied hard in school. During the early Golden Age of...
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Anne with an “E” Louise Shotwell born in Hughesville, Maryland on September 12, 1934, departed for her journey home on June 14, 2019 at 8:15 p.m. She had so much faith in her heavenly father. She never questioned his words or way. We know for sure when she arrives home, he will say “Welcome...
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Arwin Luke Vandegrift, 82, of Nanjemoy, MD passed away on June 17, 2019 at his residence. Born on December 9, 1936 in Washington, DC to the late Luke Arwin Vandegrift and Helena Virginia Vandegrift, he is also predeceased by his wife, Jeanette Vandegrift; brothers, Warren Vandegrift, David Vandegrift and Jack Vandegrift; sisters, Davinia James...
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Carrie Jeanne Jennison was born on March 4, 1969, in Duluth, Minnesota. As an infant, she moved with her family to Seattle, Washington. She grew up, was educated and worked in Seattle until 2007. She earned a BA degree at the University of Washington and an MBA degree at the Albers School of Business...
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Brenda C. Miles, 53 of Mechanicsville, MD, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, June 16, 2019 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, MD. Prior to her transitioning, she was surrounded by her loving family. Brenda was born on April 20, 1966, in Leonardtown, Maryland to John Gray and Georgiana C. Gray....
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Peacefully on Thursday, June 13, 2019, Stephanie L. Jett went home to be with the lord. Family and friends will unite on Monday, June 24, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 11:00 a.m. at Tree of Life Christian Ministries, 9109 Piscataway Rd,. Clinton, MD 20735. Interment will follow at Heritage Cemetery...
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Mary Anndell Greenwell, 95 of Lexington Park, MD, entered into eternal rest on June 15, 2019. Family and friends will unite on Friday, June 28, 2019 for visitation at 9:00 am until time of service at 11:00 am at St. Mark U.A.M.E. Church, 45685 Happyland Rd, Valley Lee, MD 20692. Interment to follow at...
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Jennifer “Jenni” Faye Good, 45, of Waldorf, MD passed away on Friday, June 14, 2019. Jenni was born on January, 30, 1974 in Prince Georges County, Maryland to the late Stephen Good, Sr. and the late Shirley (Tinsman) Wilson. She is survived by her loving son, Joshua Foote; brother, Stephen Good Jr.; niece Jacki...
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Charles Mathews Coates III, passed away on June 11, 2019. Family and friends will unite on Monday June 24, 2019 for visitation from 11:00 a.m. until time of service 12:00 noon, at Redeeming Life Ministries International , 7845 Port Tobacco Rd., Port Tobacco, MD 20677 . Interment will be at Trinity Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
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God in his infinite wisdom called to eternal rest His daughter Erica Danielle Butler He chose the best! Erica Danielle Butler, age 17 of California, MD, peacefully passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2019 in the security of her home. Erica was born on June 14, 2002, in Leonardtown, Maryland to Natasha Smith and...
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