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PG County Volunteer Fire Chief Arrested in Waldorf After Running from Police in Fire Department Vehicle

PG County Volunteer Fire Chief Arrested in Waldorf After Running from Police in Fire Department Vehicle

Correction 10/24/2017 at 7:45 p.m.: The original article indicated the suspect fled twice in a PGFD marked vehicle. While he did flee twice, the first time was in his personally owned truck (the Ford F-150). He switched vehicles at the Silver Hill Fire Department and returned to his house in the fire department’s marked...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Home Invasion in Mechanicsville

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Home Invasion in Mechanicsville

On Monday, October 23, 2017, at approximately 11:00 p.m., deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 39000 block of Beach Drive in Mechanicsville for a reported home invasion/robbery. The victim advised several armed men wearing masks, forced entry into the residence, and stole property. Anyone with information about this incident...
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Let Troopers Dispose of Unwanted Prescription Drugs on National Drug Take Back Day

Let Troopers Dispose of Unwanted Prescription Drugs on National Drug Take Back Day

The Maryland State Police in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration are asking citizens dispose of unwanted prescription drugs during the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, October 28, 2017 from 10:00 am to 2:00 p.m. at state police barracks. State police barracks throughout Maryland will be participating in the National Drug Take Back...
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Mechanicsville Man Arrested for Selling Fake Heroin and Gun Charges

Mechanicsville Man Arrested for Selling Fake Heroin and Gun Charges

On Tuesday, October 3, 2017 Troopers from the Leonardtown Barrack conducted a search and seizure warrant at 27912 Budds Creek Road, in Mechanicsville and 46641 Wineberry Lane, in Lexington Park. Since early in 2017 the Maryland State Police Criminal Enforcement Division (CED) central and south, began an investigation into the sale of heroin within...
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Exclusive Video: Firefighters Quickly Extinguish Van Fire in California

Exclusive Video: Firefighters Quickly Extinguish Van Fire in California

On Monday, October 23, 2017, at approximately 3:45 p.m., firefighter from Bay District Volunteer Fire Department responded to Military Drive in California. Firefighters arrived on scene to find a Ford minivan with smoke showing. The fire was quickly extinguished by firefighters. Fire damaged the front seat and carpet of the van. The cause of...
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Carlos Bell Indicted With an Additional 206 Charges

Carlos Bell Indicted With an Additional 206 Charges

Tony Covington, State’s Attorney for Charles County, Maryland, in conjunction with Charles County Sheriff Troy Berry and Superintendent of Charles County Public Schools Dr. Kimberly Hill, advises that on Friday, October 20, 2017, the Grand Jury for Charles County returned a 206 count indictment for Carlos Deangelo Bell of Waldorf.  This third indictment against...
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Kenneth “Kenny” Roy Gray, Sr., 75

Kenneth “Kenny” Roy Gray, Sr., 75

Kenneth “Kenny” Roy Gray, Sr., 75, of Prince Frederick, MD passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2017, at his home surrounded by his family. Kenny was born in Washington DC on October 11, 1942, to Dorothy and Francis Gray. Kenny enjoyed traveling, spending time with family, glass etching and his comics. Kenny is...
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Geraldine Patricia Myers, 75

Geraldine Patricia Myers, 75

Geraldine Patricia Myers, 75, of Clinton, MD passed away on October 18, 2017. Born in Washington D.C. on May 23, 1942 to the late Mark Southard and Edna Southard. Geraldine is survived by her Husband, Terrence Myers. Children, Thomas Molino, Kerri Jo Young, Tammy Kennedy, Charlotte Keiser, and Samantha Myers. Brother, Matthew Southard. Sisters,...
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John Edward Hudack, 87

John Edward Hudack, 87

John Edward Hudack, 87, died Thursday, October 19, 2017. He was born May 1, 1930, to John and Anna (Wargo) Hudack, in Windber, Pennsylvania. He leaves his wife of 60 years, Christina (Strongosky) Hudack; his daughters Vickie Briggs (Rusty), Michele Kormanik (David), and Karen Mahaffie (Mike); his grandchildren Stephanie and William (Shannon) Briggs; David...
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David Lee Poland, 83

David Lee Poland, 83

David Lee Poland, 83, of Temple Hills, MD, died peacefully at the Hospice House in Harwood, MD. Dave was born in Ashburn, VA but spent most of his life in Temple Hills, MD. He was retired from the DC Government, Department of Highways. Beloved husband of the late Joan J. Poland; devoted father of...
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Eugene G. Macogay, 89

Eugene G. Macogay, 89

Eugene G. Macogay of Waldorf, Maryland, died on Friday, October 20, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family. He was 89 years old. Born on September 6, 1928 in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Sylvia Hall Macogay and Alejandro C. Macogay. Mr. Macogay was a Senior Engineer of Plant...
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Richard Odermatt, Jr., 66

Richard Odermatt, Jr., 66

Richard Odermatt, Jr., age 66 of Fairfax, Virginia, died October 19, 2017 at INOVA Fairfax Hospital. Dick was the Director of Research Editing for the Heritage Foundation and was its longest serving employee. He had an endless range of knowledge and the ability to give attention to the smallest details. He spoke nine foreign...
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Melissa Lynn “Lisa” Thompson, 49

Melissa Lynn “Lisa” Thompson, 49

Melissa Lynn “Lisa” Thompson, 49, passed away October 18, 2017. She was born October 8, 1968 at P.G. Hospital in Cheverly to Herbert Clarence and Virginia Iola (Plotts) Beall. Lisa was raised in Mitchellville and graduated from Largo High School in 1986. She was primarily a homemaker and she loved animals. Melissa is survived...
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Alice Virginia McDaniel, 73

Alice Virginia McDaniel, 73

Alice Virginia McDaniel, 73, of North Beach passed away October 18, 2017. She was born November 11, 1943 in Washington, D.C. to William and Alice (Newman) Sherry. Alice was raised in D.C. and lived most of her life in Forestville until moving to North Beach in 2016. She attended Our Lady Queen of Peace...
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Charles “Gary” Norris, 62

Charles “Gary” Norris, 62

Charles “Gary” Norris, 62, of St. Inigoes, MD passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born September 15, 1955 in Leonardtown, MD. His father was the late Robert H. Norris, Sr. Gary was a lifelong resident of St....
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Lou Vernia Barnes, 84

Lou Vernia Barnes, 84

Lou Vernia Barnes, 84, of Lexington Park, MD died on Thursday, October 19, 2017 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 9, 1933 in Coeburn, VA to the late Lonnie Sexton and Ida Mae Sexton. On November 11, 1950, she married her beloved husband, George Barnes in Valley Lee,...
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James Laurence “Larry” Hills, 76

James Laurence “Larry” Hills, 76

James Laurence “Larry” Hills, 76, of Great Mills, MD passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 12, 1941, to the late James Ora Hills and Evelyn G. Hart Hills. He was born in Washington, D.C. but was raised in St. Mary’s County....
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Claudia Jean Wortman, 69

Claudia Jean Wortman, 69

On Wednesday, October 11, 2017 Claudia Jean Wortman, aged 69, of California, MD died at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Md. after spending several days in the ICU at the hospital. She had fought metastatic breast cancer for over 2.5 years. She was the beloved wife of CDR. David Wortman, SC,...
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SFC (ret.) George Leroy Stewart, 58

SFC (ret.) George Leroy Stewart, 58

SFC (ret.) George Leroy Stewart, 58 of Hinesville, GA (formerly of Compton, MD), passed away on October14, 2017 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. George, born on November 19, 1958, was the oldest son of George and Mary Stewart of Leonardtown, MD. After graduation from Chopticon High School, he joined the Army....
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Milton Chavis

Milton Chavis

Milton Chavis departed this earthly life on Tuesday, October 17, 2017. Family and friends will unite on Monday, October 30, 2017, from 10:00 am until time of service 11:00 am at Evangel Cathedral, 13901 Central Ave, Upper Marlboro, MD. Interment immediately following at MD Veteran Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD
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Speed Camera Locations for Charles County 10/23/2017 to 10/27/2017

Speed Camera Locations for Charles County 10/23/2017 to 10/27/2017

During the week of October 23, to October 27, 2017, automated speed enforcement cameras will be activated in the following school zones: Smallwood Drive at Wade Elementary School Marshall Corner Road at James Craik Elementary School Leonardtown Road at Grace Christian Academy Oliver’s Shop Road at T.C. Martin Elementary School Cameras are activated Monday through Friday,...
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Park Hall Women Arrested After Breaking Into Apartment in Lexington Park

Park Hall Women Arrested After Breaking Into Apartment in Lexington Park

On Tuesday, September 26, 2017 Corporal Corcoran, of the St. Mary’s County Sherriff’s Office responded to the Three Notch Apartments at 22589 Three Notch Road, in Lexington Park, for a reported Trespassing. Responding Deputies received additional information that the suspect was out of control inside the residence and refusing to leave. Police had been...
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Maryland State Park Passes for 2018 Now Available

Maryland State Park Passes for 2018 Now Available

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources offers access to outdoor opportunities for everyone, and right now is an ideal time to get passes for entry to public lands for 2018. The Maryland State Park & Trail Passport available now provides park access through Dec. 31, 2018 — meaning extra usage time for the year-long pass if purchased before...
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UPDATE: Police Release Identity of Three Killed in Motor Vehicle Crash in White Plains

UPDATE: Police Release Identity of Three Killed in Motor Vehicle Crash in White Plains

UPDATE 10/21/2017 @ 3:15 p.m.: State Police have identified the victims involved in the early morning triple fatal crash in Charles County. The deceased victims are identified as Luis Daboin, 24, of Hughesville, Sollan Belina, 28, and Joseph Nystrom, 24, both of North Carolina. Police believe the two men from North Carolina were visiting Daboin....
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Tri-County Animal Shelter Announces November Promotions

Tri-County Animal Shelter Announces November Promotions

The Tri-County Animal Shelter is pleased to announce the following November monthly promotions and reminders: Adopt-A-Senior Month (Wednesday, Nov. 1- Thursday, Nov. 30)  During the month of November, adoption fees will be reduced for cats and dogs 5 years and older. The adoption fee is reduced to $90 for senior dogs and $15 for...
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