On Wednesday, March 6, 2019, at approximately 3:35 p.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the area of Pegg Road and West Westbury Boulevard in Lexington Park, for the reported motor vehicle accident with injuries. Crews arrived on scene to find two vehicles in the roadway in a t-bone style collision. One patient...
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On Thursday, March 7, 2019, at approximately 1:30 p.m., firefighters from Mechanicsville, Leonardtown, Seventh District, Hollywood, and Mutual Aid from Charles County responded to 26551 Meadow Wood Drive in Mechanicsville, for the reported structure fire with animals trapped. Crews arrived on scene to find a single story single family home with fire showing from...
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We would like to wish a Happy 101st Birthday to Charles “Chuck” Lewis, he was born in 1918 in Frederick, MD. As a Veteran of the United States Army, Chuck served in both the European and Asiatic Pacific theaters during World War II, and is a recipient of the WWII Victory Medal. Mr. Lewis...
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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources will host two free Boating Safety Education classes on March 16 and March 30, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Bass Pro Shops, 7000 Arundel Mills Circle in Hanover. Attendees need only attend one class to get their certification. Courses will be taught by Natural Resources Police and U.S. Coast...
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Gunnery Sgt. Nathan Marple was recognized for his efforts to advance delivery and training for Marine Corps small unmanned aircraft systems (SUAS) earning him the title of Marine Corps’ Acquisition Staff Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year. The Marine Corps Aviation Association (MCAA) John Glenn squadron presented Marple the award during the annual banquet Feb....
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UPDATE: The following is a transcript of court documents: The student, a 15-year-old female, reported that a building service worker, Scott David Valentine, inappropriately touched her. She stated that she was waiting with two friends for basketball practice to start. Her and her two friends were watching the boys practice through the hallway glass. Scott...
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The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office is Seeking the public’s assistance in locating George Wesley Howsare. Howsarei s wanted for Sex Offender- Failure to Register. Any information on the subject, please contact the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office/ Sgt Selkirk 443-624-8241and or Dfc. Chip Ward at 443-532-0603
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Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) marked 30 years of supporting technical education by sponsoring its annual Southern Maryland High School Computer Bowl on March 2, 2019. The competition underscores the importance of computer skills for students who plan to become proficient in technical and industrial fields. With information technology firmly embedded in daily life,...
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On February Tuesday, 26, 2019, Deputy Raley from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 30100 block of Dudley Road in Mechanicsville for the reported check the welfare of an individual slumped over in a vehicle. Dep. Raley made contact with Nicholas Logan Tayman, 21 of Ridge, who was located in the...
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On Wednesday, March 6, 2019, at approximately 2:35 p.m., deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 21700 block of Great Mills Road, in Lexington for the report of a person shot. Police located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound in an apartment bedroom. Crime Lab and a Forensic...
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On Saturday, March 2, 2019, at approximately 1:40 p.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to 47539 Rosemary’s Lane in Park Hall, for the reported gunshot victim. Crews arrived on scene to find an adult male suffering a from a single gunshot wound to his leg. The victim stated the shooting was accidental and...
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On Tuesday, March 5, 2019, at approximately 5:40 p.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the area of Point Lookout Road and Fenwick Street in Leonardtown, for the motor vehicle accident involving a school bus with people reportedly trapped. Crews arrived on scene to find a Toyota Camry and a St. Mary’s County...
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On Tuesday, March 5, 2019, at approximately 6:45 p.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the area of Three Notch Road and Alton Lane in California, for the reported motor vehicle accident with injuries. Crews arrived on scene to find three vehicles in the roadway. A total of 7 patients were evaluated on...
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On Sunday, March 3, 2019, at approximately 3:54 a.m., firefighters from Waldorf and surrounding departments responded to 12074 Beaumaris Court in Waldorf, for the reported vehicle fire threatening a structure. Crews arrived on scene to find a 2013 Ford F-150 Raptor pick-up truck fully engulfed in flames with small exposures to the residence. The...
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A Deputy State Fire Marshal has charged an Inmate for damaging a sprinkler head at the Calvert County Detention Center. On March 4, 2019, at approximately 2:00 pm the Office of the State Fire Marshal was contacted to respond to the Calvert County Detention Center for an inmate who damaged a sprinkler head inside...
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UPDATE 3/5/2019 @ 6:00 p.m.: Additional testing and evaluation of the suspected measles case currently under investigation by the St. Mary’s County Health Department has found that the individual in question does not have measles. The Maryland Department of Health initially reported the case as positive to the St. Mary’s County Health Department. Due...
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Believing in your shipmates and co-workers was the theme of a town hall conducted by Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson here March 4. “We’re most effective if a small team is firing on all cylinders,” he said. “Building trust and confidence leads to warfighting effectiveness. Let’s be the most effective partner to...
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On Tuesday, March 5, 2019, at approximately 12:30 a.m., officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 2100 block of Fairchild Court in Waldorf for the report of a shooting. When officers arrived, they found the victim on a bike path located off of Freemantle Court. Walter Eugene Thomas, 18, of Waldorf,...
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On Sunday, March 3, 2019, at approximately 7:15 p.m., officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of Amber Leaf Place in Waldorf for the report of a shooting. When officers arrived, they found a 23-year-old male with gunshot wounds to the upper body. He was transported to a hospital where...
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Kathleen Joan Roy,”Jo”, 52 of Lexington Park, MD formerly from Callicoon, NY, passed away in her home surrounded by her loving family on February 28, 2019. She was born on May 12, 1966 in Omaha, NE to Noreen Leona Moseke Mudge and Gerald Lewis Mudge of Callicoon, NY. Jo was the loving wife of...
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Mark Steven Ratliff, 62, of Great Mills, MD passed away Thursday, February 28 2019, at his residence. He was born on July 19, 1956 in Morocco, Africa to the late Rudy Ratliff and Dorothy Twilley. Mark was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County. He grew up on St. George’s Island, attending Great Mills...
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Dorothy “Dot” Lee Beall Bennett, 86 of Waldorf, MD passed away on February 28, 2019 at her home. Dot was born on March 5, 1932 in Washington, DC to the late Richard Colbert Beall Sr. and the late Olive Mae Alsop. She grew up in Bradbury Heights, DC and lived 28 years in Marlow...
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On Thursday, February 28, 2019, Betty Brinson-Shields peacefully transitioned to her heavenly home. Family and friends will unite on Thursday, March 7, 2019 from 1:00 pm until time of her life celebration 2:00 pm at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 2294 Old Washington Rd., Waldorf, MD.
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Peacefully on Wednesday February 27, 2019 Catherine A. Parks went home to be with the lord in Washington, DC. Family and friends will gather on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 11:00 a.m. at First Rising Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 602 N Street, Washington, DC 20001. Interment will...
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Eleonore Papadakis, 78, of Brandywine, Maryland, suddenly passed away at home on Friday, February 28, 2019. Born on August 23, 1940 in Wetzlar, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Erna Mosteller and Ernie Mosteller. Eleonore worked for many years for NASA as a Dock Station Specialist. She enjoyed fishing, humming birds, and...
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