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UPDATE: Student Takes Plea Deal for his Role in Armed Robbery at College Dorm Room in St. Mary’s City

Marquis Xavier Bullett. 18, of Columbia

UPDATE 7/11/2018: Marquis Xavier Bullett. 18, of Columbia, appeared in Circuit Court for Saint Mary’s County on Monday, July 9, 2018. Bullet was one of four students who were involved in the armed robbery of a fellow student at a St. Mary’s College of Maryland dorm room in St. Mary’s City, on February 9, 2018,...
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Douglas Lee Medley, 74

Douglas Lee Medley, 74

Douglas Lee Medley, 74, of Hollywood, MD passed away on Saturday, July 7, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was born on June 1, 1944 in Leonardtown, MD to the late French Everett and Goldie Eudora Medley. On September 17, 1966, he married his beloved wife, Waverley, at...
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St. Mary’s County Commissioners Commemorate Signing of Americans with Disabilities Act

St. Mary’s County Commissioners Commemorate Signing of Americans with Disabilities Act

It was on July 26, 1990, when then President George H. W. Bush signed Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) into law. ADA was enacted to ensure the civil rights of people with disabilities, one of the most compassionate and successful civil rights laws in American history. The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County marked ADA’s...
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Prince Frederick Man Arrested for Threat of Arson

Prince Frederick Man Arrested for Threat of Arson

On Monday, July 2, 2018, Deputy Rediker of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to Cassell Blvd, in Prince Frederick in regards to a mental subject. The victim advised police that her grandson, Darkari Nivek Milburn, 18, of Prince Frederick, has been acting extremely disorderly and damaged all of her belongings within the residence....
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UPDATE: Fire Marshals Determine House fire in Valley Lee to be Accidental

UPDATE: Fire Marshals Determine House fire in Valley Lee to be Accidental

UPDATE: On Monday July 9, 2018 at 10:01 a.m., Volunteer Firefighters from Second District Volunteer Fire Department and surrounding companies responded to 19022 Russell Road, in Valley Lee for a structure fire The two story single family home owned by Kelly Moore is estimated to be a loss of structure of $50,000 and additional...
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Vehicle Arson in Waldorf Under Investigation

Vehicle Arson in Waldorf Under Investigation

On Saturday July 7, 2018, at approximately 1:00 p.m., firefighters from Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department responded to the parking area of Westchester Square, and Aldersgate Place, in Waldorf, for the reported vehicle fire. Crews arrived on scene to find a 2015 Chrysler Sedan with heavy fire showing from the interior. The fire was under...
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Huntingtown Woman is All Smiles in Booking Photo After Drug Arrest

Huntingtown Woman is All Smiles in Booking Photo After Drug Arrest

On Friday, July 6, 2018, Deputy Sampson, of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop at Traskers Blvd and Route 4, in Prince Frederick. The driver, Francesca Santini, 27, of Huntingtown, gave consent to search the vehicle. Deputy Sampson located burnt copper in the passenger side door, a glass pipe with burn marks...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Identity of Beer Thief

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Identity of Beer Thief

On Tuesday, May 29, 2018, at approximately 8:50 p.m. the suspect took two 30-packs of beer out of the Stop N Shop liquor store on Great Mills Road in Lexington Park without paying for them. The suspect was last seen heading into the parking lot of the Great Mills Swimming Pool. Anyone with information...
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Potomac Jazz and Seafood Festival Readies to Welcome Big Name Artists

Potomac Jazz and Seafood Festival Readies to Welcome Big Name Artists

The grounds of the St. Clement’s Island Museum in Colton’s point, Maryland will come alive with the sweet sound of jazz at the 2018 Potomac Jazz and Seafood Festival. The 19th annual event is set for Saturday, July 14 and will feature Jackiem Joyner, Tracy Hamlin and Nick Colionne. Museum grounds open at noon....
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Maryland State Police, Vehicle Theft Prevention Council Offer Tips To Secure Cars

Maryland State Police, Vehicle Theft Prevention Council Offer Tips To Secure Cars

The Maryland State Police, along with the Maryland Vehicle Theft Prevention Council, are reminding motorists to take simple steps to avoid having their vehicles stolen. The warnings come as July is National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month. In Maryland, a car is stolen every 40 minutes, while one is stolen every 45 seconds in the United States....
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Charles County Crime Solvers is Offering Cash Reward for Arrest and Indictment of Bank Robbery Suspect

Charles County Crime Solvers is Offering Cash Reward for Arrest and Indictment of Bank Robbery Suspect

On Friday June 29, 2018, at approximately  2:45 p.m., officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to the PNC Bank inside the Giant store at 3297 Crain Highway in Waldorf, in reference to an attempted armed robbery. Investigation revealed the suspect passed a note to the teller demanding money and implied he had...
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United States Reaches $1.53 Million Dollar Settlement with Defense Contractor to Resolve Contract Claim

United States Reaches $1.53 Million Dollar Settlement with Defense Contractor to Resolve Contract Claim

CACI Technologies, LLC has agreed to pay the United States $1,531,928.77 to settle an allegation that it breached its contract with the National Security Agency (NSA), a component of the Department of Defense, by billing and accepting payment from the NSA for work performed by certain CACI employees who did not meet the required...
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28-Year-Old Woman Dies from Overdose at St. Mary’s County Library

28-Year-Old Woman Dies from Overdose at St. Mary’s County Library

On Monday, July 2, 2018, at approximately 8:00 p.m., firefighters, police and emergency medical personnel responded to the St. Mary’s County Library Lexington Park Branch for the report of an overdose. Firefighters from Bay District Volunteer Fire Department responded from their firehouse across the street from the library and were on scene in a...
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Speed Camera Locations for Charles County 7/9/2018 to 7/13/2018

Speed Camera Locations for Charles County 7/9/2018 to 7/13/2018

During the week of July 9, to July 13, 2018, automated speed enforcement cameras will be activated in the following school zones: Indian Head Hwy. at Smallwood Middle School Leonardtown Rd. at Thomas Stone High School Berry Rd. at Jenifer Elementary School Poplar Hill Rd. at Malcolm Elementary School Cameras are activated Monday through...
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Maryland Casinos Generate $148.9 Million in Revenue During June

Maryland Casinos Generate $148.9 Million in Revenue During June

Maryland Lottery and Gaming today announced that June 2018 gaming revenues for the state’s six casinos totaled $148,904,017, an increase of 14.1% compared to the June 2017 total of $130,480,062. Maryland has six privately owned casinos: MGM National Harbor in Prince George’s County; Live! Casino & Hotel in Anne Arundel County; Horseshoe Casino Baltimore...
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Three Injured in Head-On Motor Vehicle Accident in Hollywood

Three Injured in Head-On Motor Vehicle Accident in Hollywood

On Friday, July 6, 2018, at approximately 12:40 p.m.,police fire and rescue personnel responded to Mervell Dean Road and Clarkes Landing Road, in Hollywood for the reported serious motor vehicle accident. Crews arrived on scene to find two Ford Ranger pick-up trucks in the middle of an intersection involved in a head-on collision. One patient...
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UPDATE: Body of Missing Boater Recovered

UPDATE: Body of Missing Boater Recovered

UPDATE 7/8/2018 @ 9:30 p.m.: Body of missing 30-year-old male boater was recovered at 9:22 pm from Patuxent River near Myrtle Point Park by search team, and will be taken to the Medical Examiner’s Office for autopsy. The Investigation by the Maryland Natural Resource Police is ongoing. 7/8/2018: On Sunday, July 8, 2018, at approximately...
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David Graham Hungerford, 72

David Graham Hungerford, 72

David Graham Hungerford, 72, of Port Tobacco, Maryland, passed away on July 5, 2018. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Susan Nimmerichter Hungerford; father, Robert Adelbert Hungerford Sr.; mother, Julia Dent Hungerford; brothers, John Dent Hungerford Sr., Robert Adelbert Hungerford Jr., Esten Whitney Hungerford, and Brison Norris Hungerford. He is survived...
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Cindy Lou Peters, 58

Cindy Lou Peters, 58

Cindy Lou Peters, 58, of Lexington Park, MD passed away on July 1, 2018 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital. Born June 4, 1960 in Endicott, NY, she was the daughter of the late Edward C. Peters and Doris I. (Mudge) Peters. Cindy graduated from Mt. Vernon High School in Alexandria, VA in 1979 and...
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Clara Whitfield Sykes, 87

Clara Whitfield Sykes, 87

Clara Whitfield Sykes, 87, a retired nurse, died June 26, 2018, at Asbury Solomons Retirement Community in Solomons, Maryland. Mrs. Sykes was born in Greenville, North Carolina on May 23, 1931. The family later moved to Newport News, Virginia, and she graduated from Newport News High School. She realized her lifelong ambition to become...
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Mrs. Marie Caldwell, 89

Mrs. Marie Caldwell, 89

Mrs. Marie Caldwell passed away peacefully on the evening of Sunday July 1st in Prince Frederick, MD surrounded by her husband and children at the age of 89. Marie is survived by her Husband, Joseph Caldwell of Huntingtown, MD; her Son, Charles Caldwell also of Huntingtown MD and her Daughter, Mary Leonard of Preston,...
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Calvin Coolidge Tyler, 94

Calvin Coolidge Tyler, 94

Calvin Coolidge Tyler, 94, beloved husband, father and Poppy, of Capitol Heights, MD passed away July 3, 2018 at the home of his granddaughter in Hughesville, MD surrounded by family. He was born August 7, 1923 in his family’s home in Capitol Heights where he was raised and resided most of his life. He...
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Norma Jean Schuster, 84

Norma Jean Schuster, 84

Norma Jean Schuster, 84, of Prince Frederick, MD passed away July 5, 2018 at her residence. Norma was born July 23, 1933 in Washington, D.C. to Maude (Fortune) and Albert Thompson. She was raised in the District and graduated from the Notre Dame Academy. She married Reimund Schuster May 8, 1965 and they resided...
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Patricia Ann Hughes, ”Pat” 76

Patricia Ann Hughes, ”Pat” 76

Patricia Ann Hughes, ”Pat” 76 of Port Republic, MD passed away on July 6, 2018 at her home. Pat was born in Washington DC on June 16, 1942 to the late Warren J. and Mary C Fields. A member of St. Johns Vianney Catholic Church who was very active and supportive of the Food...
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James (Jim) Daniel Pette, 59

James (Jim) Daniel Pette, 59

Jim Pette, 59 of LaPlata, Maryland, passed on June 30, 2018. Jim was born in Long Beach, California. He moved with his family to Cherry Hill New Jersey in 1971 and graduated from Cherry Hill East High School in 1977. Jim graduated from UNCC in 1982 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and began...
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