Tony Covington, State’s Attorney for Charles County announced that on Wednesday, September 12, 2018, Charles County Circuit Court Judge Amy J. Bragunier sentenced Calvin Julius Burgess, 35, formerly of La Plata, to 25 years for Sex Abuse of a Minor. Covington, commenting on the Court’s sentence said, “The Court’s sentence puts a predator behind...
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Lt. Col. Charles E. Morrison, Jr. (Ret.), 86, of LaPlata, MD died on September 7, 2018 peacefully at home with loved ones. Charles “Ol’man” was born January 25, 1932 in Bronxsville, NY to Margaret (Blair) and Charles E. Morrison, Sr. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Starley (Hunsberger) Morrison; son, Charles...
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Edward L. Swann, 72, of Newburg, MD passed away at home on September 12, 2018. Born January 26, 1946 to the late Wilson E. Swann and Dorothy A. Wise, Edward Lee was a carpenter and waterman whose hobbies included woodworking, gardening and boating. He loved his dogs and cats, and his morning cup of...
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Charles Michael “Mike” Foley, Sr, 76, of Saint Leonard passed away at home on September 8, 2018. Mike was born in Washington, DC on February 12, 1942 to the late Harry A and Frances Foley. He was a union carpenter last working building Giant Food Stores. Mike was an avid Baltimore Ravens and Orioles...
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John Edgar “Bud” Humphrey, Jr., 96, of Dowell, MD, passed away on September 9, 2018 at his residence. Born January 31, 1922 in Cove Point, MD, he was the son of the late John Edgar Humphreys, Sr. and Catherine Elizabeth (Joy) Humphreys. Bud married Eunice Virginia (Dowell) Humphrey on January 11, 1941 in Baltimore,...
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It’s been more than four years since the state legislature voted to legalize medical cannabis, and growers, processors, and dispensers are beginning to open throughout Maryland. Charles County is home to three medical cannabis dispensaries and one processor. We recently spoke with two dispensaries— Chesapeake Apothecary LLC and Dispensary Works, both of White Plains. Getting Started in...
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UPDATE 9/13/2018: On Friday, August 31, 2018, at approximately 9:35 p.m., Deputies from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the Fastop Convenience Store, located at on Southern Maryland Blvd, in Dunkirk, for the report of an armed robbery at the establishment. Deputy Flynt located the store clerk who said he was robbed at...
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On Tuesday, September 11, 2018 during the early morning hours, several people called 9-1-1 to report two subjects attempting to break into cars in the Bancroft and Eutaw Forest neighborhoods in Charles County. Officers responded but did not locate anyone. This is the only video they have at this point. One of the suspects...
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of Tavares Antoine Sherman, a wanted sex offender. Sherman is described as: Sex: Male Date of Birth: 06/03/1974 (44-year-old) Current Age: 44 Height: 6’01” Weight: 230 lbs Race: Black Skin Tone: Medium Eye Color: Hazel Hair Color: Black Sherman’s last known residence is 46440 Munley Lane, Lexington Park, and his employment address was 20845 Callaway...
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St. Mary’s County has received complaints regarding noise emanating from the St. Mary’s County Regional Airport after hours. The county conducted a conference call Wednesday morning to ensure operations at research facilities comply with noise standards contained within the county’s zoning ordinance. Management at the facilities has assured the county operations are being reviewed...
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On Wednesday, September 12, 2018, at approximately 2:30 p.m., police fire and rescue personnel responded to Willows Road and Abberly Crest Lane for the reported motor vehicle accident. Crews arrived on scene to find two vehicles off the roadway, in a rear-end style collision Three patients were transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening...
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On Tuesday, September 11, 2018, Deputy First Class Dale Smith of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a hit and run accident involving a juvenile. The juvenile victim advised at approximately 4:30 p.m. while riding a bicycle in the area of Miley Drive and Joy Chapel Road in Hollywood,...
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Maryland State Police are investigating a two-vehicle crash in which one person died and another was injured Wednesday morning in Prince George’s County. On Wednesday, September 12, 2018, at approximately 5:30 a.m., troopers from the Forestville barrack responded on a report of a two-vehicle crash on MD Route 4 north of Ritchie Marlboro Road...
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In preparation for Hurricane Florence, Governor Larry Hogan has asked State agencies to launch a coordinated effort to keep Marylanders safe and informed in the upcoming days. Governor Hogan signed an Executive Order declaring a state of emergency in Maryland on Monday, September 10, 2018 at 3:30 p.m. Here is information on what a...
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Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) is monitoring weather forecasts as Hurricane Florence heads towards the eastern seaboard. With the potential impact of heavy rains and high winds facing Southern Maryland, area residents are urged to take steps to prepare for possible hurricane-related power outages. According to SMECO spokesperson Tom Dennison, “SMECO is tracking the...
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Wednesday’s Pet for 9/12/18 is Ricky Featured Pet: Ricky Rescue Group: Humane Society of Calvert County Breed: Beagle Mix Sex: Male Size: Small Vetted: Neutered and Up-to-date with routine shots Adoption Fee: Contact group for donation fe Ricky arrived at our facility all smiles. We are still getting to know him but feel free...
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In the event of a storm surge from the anticipated landfall of Hurricane Florence, residents and businesses who obtain drinking water from an individual well that is not protected by a flood proof cap, are advised to disinfect their wells if they know or suspect that flood waters have entered and contaminated their systems....
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On Thursday, September 6, 2018 Trooper R. Kreczmer from the Maryland State Police La Plata Barrack conducted a traffic stop on a gray Ford Taurus for the driver not wearing his seat belt on northbound Route 301, north of Route 5, in Waldorf. Upon making contact with the operator, Paul Alonzo Valentine, 27, of...
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Governor Larry Hogan has directed state agencies to work together to keep Marylanders safe and informed as Hurricane Florence continues to head towards the U.S. eastern seaboard. Large areas of Maryland have already experienced significant rainfall in the past few days, making the ground saturated with water and thus making this storm a serious...
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Mary Agnes Bailey, 93, of Leonardtown, MD formerly from Loveville, MD passed away on September 4, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Born on October 5, 1924 in Loveville, MD she was the daughter of the late Mary Alma Hancock and Joseph Morgan Hancock. Mary was the wife of the late John Robert Bailey,...
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Stephen Bernard “Bernie” Quade, Sr. of Leonardtown, MD passed away on September 7, 2018. He was born on June 28, 1936 in Dynard, MD and was the son of the late Grace Irene Lacey Quade and James Carroll Quade. Stephen is survived by his wife Anna Marie Quade of Leonardtown, MD whom he married...
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