During the week of February 5, to February 9, 2018, automated speed enforcement cameras will be activated in the following school zones: Poplar Hill Road at Malcolm Elementary School Berry Road at Jenifer Elementary School Leonardtown Road at Grace Christian Academy Piney Church Road at St. Charles High School Cameras are activated Monday through...
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The Calvert County Department of Parks & Recreation announces the installation of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in five county parks to help responders treat park-goers who experience a medical emergency. An AED is a portable device that delivers an electric shock through the chest to the heart when a patient experiences arrhythmia or sudden...
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On February 1, 2018, at approximately 4:55 p.m., deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 45000 block of Foxchase Drive, in Great Mills, for a report of a disturbance involving a knife. Upon arrival, the victim, a 60 year old male from Great Mills, was located and found to be...
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Due to the recent marketing of the internet sales of this item, State Fire Marshal Brian S. Geraci would like to remind Marylanders that possessing and using FLAMETHROWERS is illegal. Under Maryland Criminal Law Section 4-501 (b) (2) “Destructive device” includes a bomb, grenade, mine, shell, missile, FLAMETHROWER, poison gas, Molotov cocktail, pipe bomb...
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On January 31, 2018 at approximately 10:40 p.m., an officer from the Charles County Sheriff”s Office stopped a vehicle in the 2000 block of St. Thomas Drive in Waldorf for traffic violations. During the stop, the driver gave a false name and the officer detected a strong odor of marijuana. Further investigation revealed the driver...
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On January 18, 2018, at approximately 10: 50 p.m., Troopers Warrick and Davis from the Maryland State Police Prince Frederick Barrack responded to Clay Hammond Road, in Prince Frederick, for a reported overdose. Upon our arrival, they made contact with a juvenile who had consumed a large amount of prescription medication prior to their...
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Dominion Energy Cove Point (DECP) has begun producing liquefied natural gas with its newly constructed natural gas liquefaction facility undergoing commissioning in Lusby, MD. All major equipment has been operated and is being commissioned as expected following a comprehensive round of testing and quality assurance activities. Shell NA LNG is providing the natural gas needed...
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Petty Officer 1st Class Michael A. Giraud with the Air Test and Evaluation Squadron 31 (VX-31) was named 2017 NAVAIR Sailor of the Year at a ceremony here Jan. 25. In his endorsement, Capt. Thomas M. Santomauro said he could not imagine a more deserving individual. Among the instances of exceptional performance described in Giraud’s...
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Elizabeth (Liz) Anne Marcus, 67, of Waldorf, MD lost her battle with cancer on Sunday, January 28, 2018 while at the Charles County Regional Medical Center. She was born on October 13, 1950 in Johnstown, PA to the late Robert and Doris Stangoe Emeigh. She was a devoted housewife and mother to four children...
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Alfred “Al” Andre Sydnor, age 62 of Bel Alton, Maryland, died January 29, 2018 at the Charles County Hospice House in Waldorf, Maryland. Al was a Fence Installer with Clinton Fence for 30 plus years and was of the Baptist faith. He liked fishing, drag racing, and boxing. He was the son of Samuel...
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William Edward Smith, Jr, 78, of Waldorf, MD died on January 27, 2018. He was born on June 23, 1939 in Church Hill, MD to the late William and Doris Smith, Sr. He served in the United States Air Force. He worked as a maintenance Mechanic for the Department of Defense. In addition to...
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Charlotte Laverne Crider, 81, of Lexington Park, MD passed away on January 30, 2018 at Georgetown University Hospital. Born May 19, 1936 in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of the late Dalton Mitchell Chaney and Anna Marie (Andrews) Chaney. Charlotte graduated from Arundel High School in 1954. She worked for the U.S. Government...
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David Brack Diamond (Dave), 50, of Huntingtown passed away January 30, 2018 in the Upper Marlboro area due to a tragic car accident. Dave was born on June 6, 1967 in Washington, D.C. to Brack and Pamela Diamond. He graduated from Northern High School in 1985 and went on to graduate from Frostburg State...
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Douglas McArthur Moore, 72, of Lusby, MD and formerly of Morgantown, WV, passed away on January 28, 2018 at his residence. Douglas was also known as Doug, Pop-Pop and Grumpy Gills. Born August 12, 1945 in Bradshaw, WV, he was the son of the late Walter H. Moore and Edith C. (Bellew) Moore. Doug...
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Ray passed away unexpectedly on January 29th, 2018 at his home in Cobb Island, MD. Ray was born on July 1, 1949. He was the son of Claude (Babe) Raymond Henderson and Sarah Magruder Edelen Henderson. Ray grew up in Indian Head, MD, graduated from Lackey High School, and was a Life Scout. He...
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On January 30, 2018, we are heartbroken on the loss of Jose Cariaso (86), beloved husband of Emiliana Cariaso, father of Nathaniel “Nathan” Cariaso, father-in-law of Emmeline Cariaso, grandfather of Calland and Camden Cariaso. He was a graduate of the Philippine Nautical School and he migrated to the US in 1970. A former employee...
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Joseph Alexander Stone, “Joeboy” 63, of California, MD passed away on January 30, 2018 with his family by his side. Joeboy was born on May 23, 1954 in Leoardtown, MD. He was the son of Earl & Hilda Stone. He is preceded in death by his parents and son Joseph Alexander Stone, II “Al”....
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Peacefully on Friday, January 26, 2018, Betty McGinnis, of Waldorf, MD. went home to be with the Lord. Friends may visit with the family on Friday, February 2, from 10 am until time of service 11 am at the BRISCOE-TONIC FUNERAL HOME located at 2294 Old Washington in Waldorf, MD. Interment will take place...
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Barbara Lee Campbell of Washington, D.C. passed away peacefully at the Washington Hospital Center on Tuesday, January 30, 2018. Friends may unite with the family on Thursday, February 8, 2018 from 10 am until time of Life Celebration Service at 11 am at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church located at 215 Rhode Island Avenue, NW...
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Mary Ella Louise Ford, 70 of Lexington Park, MD, affectionately known as “Ella”, departed this life on Sunday, January 28, 2018 at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC. Ella was born on April 3, 1947 to the late Joseph Fairfax and Mary Estelle Ford. She was a lifelong resident of Lexington Park, MD and...
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On Saturday, January 27, 2018, Rayfield Joyner passed away peacefully at the Chesapeake Shores Nursing Center in Lexington Park, MD. Friends may visit with the family on Friday, February 9, 2018 at From the Heart Church Ministries located at 4949 Allentown Rd in Camp Springs, MD. Interment immediately following at Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton,...
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On October 23, 2017, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Ace Hardware store in Charlotte Hall for a reported theft that just occurred. Upon arrival, officers made contact with a store manager who told police a black male left the store carrying a chainsaw without paying. According to the manager, the...
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With the Super Bowl just a few days away, the Maryland State Police will be focusing on statewide impaired driving enforcement efforts during the weekend and would like to remind motorists to drive sober or get pulled over. Enforcement this weekend will be bolstered by impaired driving saturation patrol funds from the Maryland Department...
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On January 22, 2018, Deputy R. Evans of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop in the area of Sixes Road and Grays Road, Prince Frederick. Deputy Evans approached the vehicle and made contact with the driver, Richard Cortez Kidwell, 21, of Accokeek, after running his information, Deputy Evans approached the vehicle,...
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