Today Attorney General Jeff Sessions released the following statement on President Trump’s plan to end the devastating opioid epidemic: “Drug dealers show no respect for human dignity and put their own greed ahead of the safety and even the lives of others. Drug trafficking is an inherently violent and deadly business: if you want...
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the persons pictured. On February 9, 2018, a customer was shopping at Harris Teeter, located in California, when the victim was approached by suspect #1, who engaged the victim in conversation. While the victim was distracted, a second suspect approached, and stole the...
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On Thursday, March 15, 2018, at approximately 2:25 p.m., Trooper First Class J. Oleksak from the Maryland State Police La Plata Barrack was conducting stationary speed enforcement northbound on Route 210 at Downs Drive, in Bryans Road. TFC Oleksak observed a Gold Nissan Maxima with the driver not restrained by a seatbelt. TFC Oleksak conducted...
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The Maryland Judiciary is warning the public about a new telephone scam that uses the threat of arrest for failure to appear in court in order to extort money from potential victims. The new scam has been reported in Baltimore County and is similar to one conducted in Howard County last year. The scam...
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A federal grand jury has indicted Adrian Brown, 33, of Laurel, Maryland, today on mail fraud charges related to a scheme to defraud an automobile insurance company. The indictment was returned on March 14, 2018, and unsealed today upon the arrest of Brown. The indictment was announced by Acting United States Attorney for the...
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in locating Gregory Myles Garner. Gregory Myles Garner, 15, was last known to be riding a green bicycle in the Town Creek area of St. Mary’s County at approximately 1:00a.m. If seen or know his whereabouts notify the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office...
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The Maryland Senate Monday night gave final approval to a $20,000 pay raise for 312 Maryland judges over the next four years, $15,000 less than was recommended by the Judicial Compensation Commission in January. The pay raise in House Joint Resolution 3 as passed by the Senate and House also will boost the pensions...
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Robbery Unit detectives identified and arrested a man wanted in a string of armed robberies at fast food restaurants throughout Prince George’s County. The suspect is 21-year-old Alan Michael Josey of the 2400 block of Kipp Court in Bryans Road, Maryland. Our investigation revealed the suspect was linked to four restaurant robberies in our...
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On March 14, several staff members at Piccowaxen Middle School, located at 12834 Rock Point Road in Newburg, received an email that contained a vague threat of violence. The sender indicated “something bad would happen” if the school wasn’t closed the following two days. There was no mention of weapons or exactly what would...
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The United States Attorney’s Office announced today that it has in recent weeks reached settlements with four health care providers to settle claims that they submitted false claims to the United States for services not rendered. St. Agnes Healthcare, Inc., which owns and operates St Agnes hospital in Baltimore, has agreed to pay $69,906.90. ...
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James “Mac” Joseph McNamara, 77, of LaPlata, MD passed away on March 9, 2018 at the Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC. Born on May 6, 1940 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late James J. McNamara, Sr. and the late Agnes (Joyce) McNamara, Mac is also predeceased by his brother, Patrick McNamara. He is...
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Bengt Borje Barnas, age 81 of La Plata, Maryland, died peacefully at home on March 14, 2018 surrounded by family. Bengt was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, serving from 1954-1957 with a construction battalion. He went on to become a master carpenter and then made a career as a general contractor...
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William David “Dave” Grogg, 62, of Leonardtown, MD died March 14, 2018 at his residence. For 20+ years, Dave owned and operated his own landscaping company, “All About Nature”. He was a member of the Southern Knights Rod and Custom Car Club, he favored Mopar cars, especially his 1968 Charger. He enjoyed fishing and...
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Matthew James Cwalina, 40, of Prince Frederick, Maryland passed away on March 14, 2018 in Prince Frederick, Maryland. He was born on June 24, 1977 in Pottstown, PA to James Anthony and Karen Ann (Strzelecki) Cwalina. Matthew graduated with a BS Degree in Education from Alvernia College and a Master’s Degree in Education Leadership...
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Mary Beth “Beth” Kennett, 93, of Dowell, MD passed away on March 14, 2018 at her residence. Born June 29, 1924 in Dayton, OH, she was the daughter of the late William Seekamp and Minne A. (Glanders) Seekamp. Beth moved to Calvert County from LaPlata, MD in January 2015. She was an accountant for...
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Elliot Donald Kocen, 82, of Solomons, MD, passed away suddenly on March 12, 2018 in Sunderland, MD. Born August 18, 1935 in Richmond, VA, he was the son of the late Louis Kocen and Mina Janet (Scher) Kocen. Elliot married his late wife, Joan McGill Kocen on February 13, 1979 in Alexandria, VA. He...
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Joan McGill Kocen, 69, of Solomons, MD, passed away suddenly on March 12, 2018 in Sunderland, MD. Born March 13, 1948 in Concord, NC, she was the daughter of the late Neil McGill and Anne (Lovett) McGill. Joan graduated from Grimsley High School in 1966 and from East Carolina University in 1970. Joan married...
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Margie Kay Pruitt, 74 of Indian Head, Maryland, died March 10, 2018. Margie was the owner/operator of Margie Kay’s Garden Center in Waldorf, Maryland for 25 plus years. She attended First Baptist Church of La Plata. She enjoyed crocheting, running her Garden Center and taking care of her flowers, and being with family (especially...
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It is with great sadness that the family of Carol Jean Boshers, 71 years old, of Waldorf, Maryland passed away at 6:50PM on Saturday, March 10, 2018 at Johns Hopkins Medical Center. Carol will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 51 years, Philip Boshers, Jr., her daughter, Brenda Finn, sister Barbara Wright, grand-daughter...
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M. Gisela Victoria “Meema” Rowe, 93, returned to her heavenly home on March 9, 2018. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God supported her during her life and ultimately gave her peace. Gisela was born in Tulua, Colombia, South America. She was the youngest of seven children. She is predeceased...
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Perry Gray Bowen, Jr., age 90, retired judge of the Circuit Court in Calvert County, died on March 9, 2018, at Spotsylvania Medical Center in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Judge Bowen was born at home on Warren Avenue in Baltimore, Maryland, on November 27, 1927, to Melba Hutchins Bowen and Perry G. Bowen, Sr., and moved...
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Dorothy Ann Blackwell, lovingly known as Dottie and Sadie, was born on January 11, 1942 in Chaptico, Maryland to the late, Agnes “Honey” Belton-Queen and Harry Wilson Thomas. God in loving and tender compassion called her home on March 11, 2018 on the “Blackwell Ranch” on St. George’s Island. In 1972, Dorothy married the...
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Geraldine Elizabeth Brown, 85 of Temple Hills, MD (formerly of Bushwood, MD), born on January 22, 1933 in Bushwood City, MD to the late Phillip and Catherine Tyer, departed this life on March 14, 2018. Geraldine was raised and educated in St. Mary’s County public school system, graduating from Banneker High School in June...
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Peacefully on March 15, 2018, Oliver went home to be with the Lord. He is survived by his devoted wife of 48 years, Elena Butler; 4 loving children, Tracy Miles, Leah Hertel, Brandon(Shari) and Eric (Michell) Butler; three sisters, Lowlita Butler, Nadine Shaw and Tawana Evans; 9 grandchildren, Jordan, Kaiah, Tyeson, Mason, Lantz, Leila,...
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