On November 15, 2017, two individuals were victims of two fires in the County. At approximately 5:40 a.m. a 911 call came in reporting someone possibly trapped in a trailer located on the property of 1775 Marhsall Hall Road in Bryan’s Road. The victim has been identified as 53 year old Duane F. Crispell,...
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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced today that the two-week firearm deer season opens Nov. 25 and runs through Dec. 9. Hunters may use firearms to harvest sika and white-tailed deer during this hunting season. “The two-week firearms season is our most popular hunting opportunity in the state,” Wildlife and Heritage Service Director Paul Peditto said. “Not only is...
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During the week of November 20, to November 24, 2017, automated speed enforcement cameras will be activated in the following school zones: Leonardtown Road at Thomas Stone High School Berry Road at Jenifer Elementary School Marshall Corner Road at McDonough High School Middletown Road at Westlake High School Cameras are activated Monday through Friday, all...
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On Friday, November 17, 2017, at approximately 2:15 p.m., officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 13000 block of Zekiah Drive in Waldorf for the report of a deceased male lying in the grassy area between a school and Leonardtown Road. Detectives assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division, along with Forensics...
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Joseph Test Hatfield of Dunkirk, MD, passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2017, at the age of 80. Joseph was born in Lancaster, PA, on February 5, 1937 to Jean and Benjamin Hatfield. For 61 years, he was the beloved husband of Barbara L. Hatfield. He was the loving father of Joe...
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Joyce Virginia Tipton, 77 of Ocean View, Delaware (formerly of Nanjemoy, Maryland), died November 14, 2017, from a long battle with cancer, surrounded by her loving family. Joyce was a Certified Medical Assistant at doctors’ offices. She was a very caring and loving woman who loved her family with passion. She loved the beach,...
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James “Ronnie” Flora of Mechanicsville, MD and formerly of Beltsville, MD, passed on November 14, 2017 at Washington Hospital Center. Ronnie is survived by Cecelia (BB) M. Dornall Flora, his wife of 38 years, devoted father of Tracy Flora and Lois Ort, both of Mechanicsville and Kimberly June of Glen Burnie; grandfather of Chase...
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Donald Henry Carroll, “Donnie”, 78 of Dameron, MD passed away on November 8, 2017 at his home. Born on November 15, 1938 in Dameron, MD, he was the son of the late Viola Augusta Ridgell Carroll, and Lloyd Thomas Carroll. Donald is survived by his wife Rose M. Carroll whom he married in St....
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On Wednesday, November 15, 2017, Wendy Renee Francisco, 43 of Brandywine, MD, entered into eternal rest. Wendy was one of six children, born on December 23, 1973 to parents, Johnny Solis Francisco and Mildred Francis Francisco. She was the mother of two beautiful children, Molly Morris and Jack Morris, whom she loved with her...
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William Fenwick, 73 of Lexington Park, MD, entered into eternal rest on November 16, 2017. Family and friends will unite on Saturday, November 25, 2017 for visitation at 10 am until Mass of Christian Burial at 10:45 am at St. Peter Claver Catholic Church, 16922 St. Peter Claver Rd, Ridge, MD 20680. Interment to...
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Peacefully on Wednesday, November 15, 2017, Blanche Adams, of Hyattsville, MD, went home to be with the Lord. Friends may visit with the family on Monday, November 27, 2017 from 9:00 am until time of service 11:00 am at FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF HIGHLAND PARK located at 6801 Sheriff Rd, Landover, MD 20785. Interment...
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Commander Byron Smith (United States Navy (Retired) Byron Smith, 56, of La Plata, Maryland, passed away peacefully at home on November 13, 2017, after a courageous battle with cancer. Byron was born on November 28, 1960, to Robert Smith and Mary Viola Smith in Malden, Massachusetts. He grew up in Guilderland, New York and...
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On November 9, 2017, members of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, Maryland State Police, and Parole and Probation, participated in a joint warrant sweep. The warrant sweep took place in St. Mary’s County, and as a result of the combined efforts, the following thirteen individuals were arrested: Mary Alice Alexander, age 46, of...
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During the month of November, deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to three separate incidents where a robbery was reported. Deputies made contact with victims and witnesses who confirmed an unknown African American male brandished a handgun while demanding money; the suspect subsequently fled the scenes on foot. Based on information...
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On Wednesday, November 8, 2017, Deputy Walker from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to the parking lot of Family Dollar at Smallwood Village Center in Waldorf, for the report of an adult female passed out in a vehicle. Police learned later the adult female was Crystal Lynn Demarr, 39, of Mechanicsville, and the child...
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With extra traffic expected this Thanksgiving holiday, Maryland State Police will have additional troopers on patrol who will be using a variety of initiatives to keep traffic moving, respond quickly to highway incidents and take appropriate enforcement action when violations are observed that threaten the safety of travelers. Beginning next Thursday, troopers from each...
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Tony Covington, State’s Attorney for Charles County announced that on November 14, 2017, Charles County Circuit Court Judge H. James West sentenced Arthur Christopher Edelen, 54 of White Plains, to 42 months in prison for the killing of Ernest Young III. On March 24, 2016, troopers from the Maryland State Police responded to the...
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On Thursday, November 16, 2017, at approximately 10:00 p.m., Troopers from the Maryland State Police La Plata Barrack responded to a single vehicle collision involving a pedestrian on MD Route 225 (Hawthorne Road) west of MD Route 224 (Chicamuxen Road), in Indian Head. Preliminary investigation revealed a black 2005 Cadillac STS, being operated by...
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On August 18, 2017, Deputy Tirpak, from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the California, Dollar Tree for a reported burglary. Police made contact with the adult male victim who was an employee of the store and working at the time of the incident. The victim advised he was stocking the store’s shelves...
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Lydia Marie Russell, 82, a longtime resident of Calvert County, passed away November 12, 2017 at the Mandrin Inpatient Care Center in Harwood, MD. Known as Marie, she was born January 29, 1935 and was raised on her family’s farm in West Beach, now part of Chesapeake Beach. She attended public school and worked...
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William Daniel “Dan” Goodman, 79, of Newburg, died on Monday, November 13, 2017, at the Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC following a brief illness. Mr. Goodman is survived by his wife of 40 years, Betty (Wagner) Goodman; his son, Richard Goodman (Tammy), his daughters Jennifer Burroughs (Ashley), and Tricia Ducker (Sean), siblings Tom,...
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Margaret V. Stickel, 79, of LaPlata, MD passed away on November 12, 2017 at the University of MD Charles Regional Center. Born on February 13, 1938 in Hill Top, MD to the late William B. Murphy and the late Margaret M. Murphy, she is also preceded in death by her brothers, John Murphy and...
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