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WANTED – Calvert County Sheriff’s Office 4/30/2018

WANTED – Calvert County Sheriff’s Office 4/30/2018

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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An Evolving Force: Natural Resources Police Celebrates 150th Anniversary

An Evolving Force: Natural Resources Police Celebrates 150th Anniversary

This year, the Maryland Natural Resources Police is celebrating its 150th anniversary, a milestone that makes it the fourth-oldest state conservation law enforcement agency in the nation. Then as now, the mission is to protect the state’s most precious resources, its citizens and visitors. Back in 1868, the General Assembly created the “State Oyster Police Force”...
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Waldorf Man Charged With Arson of Mother’s House

Waldorf Man Charged With Arson of Mother’s House

Deputy State Fire Marshals have arrested Ronald Lamont Jenkins, 29 of Waldorf, for setting fire to his home. The Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department was alerted to the blaze just after 9:45 a.m., on April 27, 2018, after neighbors reported seeing smoke coming from the house at 1820 Oak Drive in Waldorf. Ronald and his...
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St. Mary’s County Arrests 4/30/2018

St. Mary’s County Arrests 4/30/2018

The following information was provided by the of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack. Drug Arrest- On March 9, 2018, Cpl. Beishline responded to the 46000 block of Creeping Primrose Lane, in Lexington Park, for a report of an individual passed out in a vehicle. Cpl. Beishline...
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Speed Camera Locations for Charles County 4/30/2018 to 5/4/2018

Speed Camera Locations for Charles County 4/30/2018 to 5/4/2018

During the week of April 30, to May 4, 2018, automated speed enforcement cameras will be activated in the following school zones: Berry Rd at Jenifer Elementary School Northbound Leonardtown Rd at Grace Christian Academy Northbound Piney Church Rd at St. Charles High School Northbound Oliver’s Shop Rd at T.C. Martin Elementary Cameras are...
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Vehicle Fire Reported in Great Mills

Vehicle Fire Reported in Great Mills

On Sunday, April 29, 2018, at approximately 8:30 p.m., firefighters from Bay District Volunteer Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire on Norris Road, in the area of Baja Lane, in Great Mills. Firefighters arrived on scene to find a blue Nissan in the roadway with heavy fire coming from under the hood. The...
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Jacob Michael Steele, 19

Jacob Michael Steele, 19

Jacob Michael Steele, 19 of Waldorf, MD passed away on April 18, 2018 in an automobile accident. Jacob was born on August 19, 1998 in Lompoc, CA to David and Julie Steele.  He is also survived by his brothers, Elijah Steele and Logan Steele; his sisters, Stephanie Steele (Neil Kelly), Charli Snackers-Steele (Hubert) and...
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Joanne Margaret Holva, 77

Joanne Margaret Holva, 77

Joanne Margaret Holva, age 77 of La Plata, Maryland (formerly of Pennsylvania), died April 27, 2018 at Sagepoint Senior Living Center in La Plata, Maryland. Joanne was a homemaker and attended New Life Wesleyan Church in La Plata. She enjoyed doing word search puzzles, shopping, and eating meals out at restaurants. She was the...
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Joseph Andrew Williams, Sr., 80

Joseph Andrew Williams, Sr., 80

Joseph Andrew Williams, Sr., 80, of La Plata, MD passed away on April 24, 2018 at his residence. Joseph was born on June 5, 1937 in Newport, MD to the late Andrew Augustus and Bertie Beatrice Williams. Joseph retired from Giant Food after 30 years of service in the meat department. He enjoyed hunting,...
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Brenda Fay Robey, 68

Brenda Fay Robey, 68

Brenda Fay Robey, age 68 of Waldorf, Maryland, died April 25, 2018 at the Charles County Hospice House in Waldorf, Maryland. Brenda was a Secretary for 17 years with the U.S.D.A. She attended Marbury Baptist Church in her youth with her grandmother, Wright and was a member of the Moose Lodge in Mechanicsville, Maryland....
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Donald Alton Skinner, Sr., 85

Donald Alton Skinner, Sr., 85

Donald Alton Skinner, Sr., age 85 of White Plains, Maryland, died April 24, 2018 at his residence. Donald was the Owner/Operator of S&M Autobody Shop for 50 years and was a Veteran of the United States Army, having served during the Korean Conflict. He was also a member of Nanjemoy Baptist Church. He loved...
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John Howard Boswell, Sr. 74

John Howard Boswell, Sr. 74

John Howard Boswell, Sr. 74 of Waldorf, MD passed away on April 23, 2018. John was born on April 20, 1944 in Washington, DC to the late parents of Alfred Earl Boswell and Annie Simmons. John proudly served his country as a decorated Army Ranger in the Screaming Eagle Airborne Division. He served as...
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Lynette Leveillee Todd, 52

Lynette Leveillee Todd, 52

Lynette Leveillee Todd, age 52 of Waldorf, Maryland, died April 23, 2018 at University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center in La Plata, Maryland. Lynette was an Inventory Supervisor for The Architect of the Capitol for 28 years and a member of Lifepoint Church in Waldorf, Maryland. She was also a member of the...
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Dorothy Caroline Jones, 91

Dorothy Caroline Jones, 91

Dorothy Caroline Jones, 91, of Indian Head, MD died on April 21, 2018. Dorothy was a chef for Cheltenham Navy Base and a member of Pisgah Methodist Church. She also belonged to organizations such as 2 & 1 Club, Clark Senior Center, and the Red Hat Society. She enjoyed traveling and collecting Disney items...
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James Samuel Cameron, 73

James Samuel Cameron, 73

James Samuel Cameron, 73, of California, MD, passed away on April 24, 2018 at Leonardtown Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Sam was born on October 3, 1944 in Leonardtown, MD to the late John William Cameron and Martha Jane Cameron. Sam married the love of his life, Claudia Ann (Clapp) Cameron on August...
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Erwin Jerald Reifenauer, 91

Erwin Jerald Reifenauer, 91

Erwin Jerald Reifenauer, 91, of White Plains, Maryland, passed away on April 25, 2018. Erwin was born on July 31, 1926 in Eau Clair, Wisconsin to the late Otto A. Reifenauer and the late Martha Skog. Erwin was married to Ruby Driggers Reifenauer for 56 years, before her passing in 2011. He was a...
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Jake Christopher Horn, 25

Jake Christopher Horn, 25

JAKE CHRISTOPHER HORN, 25, passed away on April 24, 2018 at his home in Hollywood, MD. Jake was born on January 30, 1993 to Scott C. Horn and Sherrie L. Horn (Shortt) in Leonardtown, MD. Jake was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County and graduated from Leonardtown High School in 2011 where he...
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Mindy Anne Johnson, 36

Mindy Anne Johnson, 36

Mindy Anne Johnson, 36, of Lexington Park, MD passed away April 21, 2018 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital, Leonardtown, MD. Born June 8, 198 in Cheverly, MD, she is the daughter of Mary Ann Martin Shultz of Lexington Park, MD and the late Herdick Shultz. Mindy is a graduate of Howard High School. On...
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Richard Benjamin Harbaugh, 76

Richard Benjamin Harbaugh, 76, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 with his loving wife and some close family by his side at Medstar St. Mary’s Hospital, Leonardtown MD. He was born on August 24, 1941 in Sligo, PA to the late Hiram Harbaugh and the late Pearl (Swope) Harbaugh. Richard...
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Joseph “Joe” Leslie Fuchs, 69

Joseph “Joe” Leslie Fuchs, 69

Joseph “Joe” Leslie Fuchs, 69, of Leonardtown, MD passed away on April 24, 2018 at his home with his loving family and faithful dog Ziva by his side. Born on March 2, 1949 in Pensacola, FL he was the son of the late Brenda Ruth Fuchs, and John Frederick Fuchs. Joe was the loving...
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John Dawson

John Dawson

John Dawson was born in Pearson, Maryland (Cedar Point) on January 7, 1927. His parents were Alice Elizabeth (Wible) and John Dawson. On the Cedar Point farm, the family raised tomatoes, which were taken by boat from Milstead Landing to the Philips Packing House in Cambridge, Maryland. They raised wheat, corn and barley for...
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Joy Ingrid Farrell, 83

Joy Ingrid Farrell, 83

Joy Ingrid Farrell, 83, of Avenue, MD passed away on April 26, 2018 in Mechanicsville, MD. Born on December 8, 1934 in Booneford, NC she was the daughter of the late Enda Mae Robinson Griffin and Atwell Peter Griffin. Joy is survived by her children; Debbie Thompson (Buddy) of Avenue, MD, Jim Hicks of...
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Michael A. Davis

Michael Davis departed this earthly life on Thursday, April 26, 2018. Family and friends will unite on Friday, May 4, 2018 from 10:00 am until time of service 11:00 am at BRISCOE-TONIC FUNERAL HOME, 2294 Old Washington Rd, Waldorf, MD. Interment is private.
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41-Year-Old Waldorf Man Killed in Motorcycle Accident

41-Year-Old Waldorf Man Killed in Motorcycle Accident

Maryland State Police are investigating a two-vehicle crash in which one person died late this morning in Prince George’s County. The victim is identified as Dontay Demus, 41, of Waldorf. He was transported to MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center, where he succumbed to his injuries. Demus was operating a black Honda motorcycle. The driver...
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Tri-County Animal Shelter Announces May Promotions

Tri-County Animal Shelter Announces May Promotions

The Tri-County Animal Shelter is pleased to announce the following May monthly promotions and reminders: National Chip Your Pet Month (Tuesday, May 1 to Thursday, May 31)  During this special month, bring your cat or dog to the shelter and get them microchipped for $10. Cats and dogs must be on a leash or...
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