A Maryland State Trooper was hit by a drunk driver while working in his patrol vehicle on I-495 in Prince George’s County early this morning. The trooper identified as TFC Angel Ortiz is a 7 year veteran of the Maryland State Police and is assigned to Forestville Barrack. He was transported to Prince George’s...
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The Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office is sharing this information in an effort to provide the public with a life threatening concern about a recent recall of portable fire extinguishers manufactured by the Kidde Corporation. The extinguishers listed in the recall are revealed in the link within this article. Please take a moment to...
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Maryland State Police in Prince Frederick are investigating the following incidents: Possession of Marijuana: On 11/6/17 at 1:06 am, Trooper First Class Jones stopped a vehicle on Rt. 4 near Ward Rd. in Dunkirk for traffic violations. The odor of marijuana was emitting from inside the vehicle. A probable cause search revealed over 10...
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On Monday, November 13, 2017, Troopers from Maryland State Police La Plata Barrack, partnered with Southern Maryland Information Center and a Deputy from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office conducted a countywide warrant sweep. A total of 28 warrant attempts were made in Charles County, which resulted in 6 subjects who were arrested on traffic...
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College of Southern Maryland student Scott Teed, 43, of Lexington Park is pursuing two associate degrees — one in electrical engineering and another in math and physical sciences. A veteran, Teed brings to his studies a particularly rich set of skills and experiences. “I served as a fire controlman, a weapons control systems technician,...
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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is pleased to welcome a new group of Maryland Park Service rangers. The 19 graduated Nov. 10, 2017, from Maryland Park Service Ranger School, which took place at New Germany State Park in Garrett County. During the four-week training, the students learned educational techniques, interpretive skills, management procedures and public safety tactics while mastering...
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Wednesday’s Pet for 11/15/17 is PIXIE Featured Pet: Pixie Rescue Group: Humane Society of Calvert County Breed: Hound Mix Sex: Female Size: Small Vetted: Spayed and Up-to-date with routine shots Adoption Fee: Has been paid by Prince Frederick Chrysler Pixie is a one-year-old beautiful hound mix. She found herself in a rescue to no...
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the persons pictured. During the time frame of Friday, September 29, 2017, to Sunday, October 15, 2017, a burglary occurred to a home in the 27000 block of Queen Tree Road, in Mechanicsville. Among the items stolen in the burglary were numerous Lowe’s...
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On Monday, November 13, 2017, at approximately 7:35 p.m., Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and Troopers from the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack responded to the El Rinconcito Mexican Restaurant, at 21703 Great Mills Road, in Lexington Park, for the report of an armed robbery. Employees said a black male in a grey hoodie...
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The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) today held its annual “Snow Show” events today at the Statewide Operations Center in Anne Arundel County and its Fairland Maintenance Facility in Silver Spring, Montgomery County. MDOT SHA is fully stocked with material and equipment is ready to keep Maryland’s roads and bridges...
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For a gift that will give back for years to come, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources offers the Gift of Trees, a program that allows individual and organizations to purchase native trees for planting in honor of a celebration, commemoration or observation. Trees provide ecological, economic and quality of life benefits, including enhancing air and water...
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All St. Mary’s County Government administrative offices will be closed Thursday, November 23 and Friday, November 24 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. County offices will re-open Monday, November 27. The St. Andrews Landfill, six (6) Convenience Centers will be closed and St. Mary’s Transit System (STS) will not operate Thursday, November 23. However,...
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Terry L. Lochstamphfor, 75, of Lusby, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at St. Mary’s Hospital surrounded by her family. Born in Ohio, she was the daughter of the late John and Edith Tripoli. Terry primarily worked in the advertising field for both the local newspapers, magazine and radio. She was so...
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Guy L. Gray, Jr., “Bush” of Temple Hills, MD passed on November 10, 2017 at the age of 86. Born in Washington, DC the son of Winnie Mattie and Guy L. Gray, Sr. Guy grew up in the District attending Anacostia High School. He was inducted into the US Marines in April 1952 and...
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Christopher Michael Napier of Huntingtown, MD, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2017, at the age of 34. He was born in Cheverly, MD, on July 24, 1983, to Kathryn Napier and Mark Lewnes. Christopher graduated from the University of Maryland with a B. S. degree and from North Carolina State with a Masters...
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Richard Oliver Tucker, 70, of Upper Marlboro, MD passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2017. Born to the late Mary Agnes (Windsor) and John Oliver Tucker, he was one of nine children. Richard worked for Prince George’s County Department of Public Works and Transportation for 27 years as an Auto Equipment Operator. He enjoyed...
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Ferdinand J. Amthor (Fred), 84, of Ft. Washington, MD passed peacefully during the late afternoon hours of November 6, 2017 at the home of his son with both of his children present. Born in Ft. Worth, TX, oldest of the three children to Thelma Catherine (Sacks) Amthor and Ferdinand Paul Amthor. At the age...
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Beverly Ann Boswell, 81, of Upper Marlboro, MD passed away on November 6, 2017. Born on July 30, 1936 in Washington D.C. to the late Wallace Dozier and Anna Curtin. Beverly enjoyed being with her Family, especially all of her Grandchildren. She enjoyed Crossword Puzzles and debating political issues as well. Beverly is also...
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Ernest (Cleo) Tolley was born in Vicars, West Virginia on March 15, 1936. He entered Heaven’s Gates November 7, 2017. After graduating high school at Walton High School in 1955, he went on to Charleston School of Commerce and studied accounting and business. Cleo joined the Army, where he served in Korea. After completing...
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Peter Michael Sotirakis, 81, of Owings passed away November 6, 2017 at his residence. He was born December 29, 1935 in Baltimore, MD to Mike and Ida Mae (Williams) Sotirakis. Pete was raised in Baltimore and graduated from Southern High School in 1954. Pete worked at his father’s restaurant on Light Street and later...
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On Saturday November 11, 2017 Jennifer Lynn Williamson passed away peacefully after a strong battle to cancer. Jennifer was born on September 27, 1976 to Carol Owens and the late Ronald Williamson. Jennifer attended Charles County public schools and Graduated from Thomas Stone High School. Jennifer loved to spend time with family and friends,...
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Ms. Sybelline “Shene” S.B. Bowie died peacefully on November 8, 2017 in Gainesville, Virginia at the age of 96. Shene is survived by Her Nephew Keenan Bayol, His wife Vicki Bayol, Children Ryan, Heather, and Dustin. of Haymarket, Virginia along with many friends from Indian Head Maryland where she spent most of her life....
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Horace Carlbert Wiggins, age 80, passed away on November 7, 2017 at INOVA Fairfax Hospital in Virginia. He was born on November 4, 2017 in Port of Spain, Trinidad. Horace was a Senior Maintenance Mechanic and Operating Engineer with George Washington University for 39 years. He was also a professional wedding photographer. During his...
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