Melvin Herbert Ruth, Jr., 69, of Charlotte Hall, MD passed away at his residence in Charlotte Hall, MD on June 5, 2017. Melvin was born on January 24, 1948 to the late Melvin Herbert Ruth, Sr. and the late Alma Virginia Reid Ruth in Upper Marlboro, MD. Melvin worked for the Prince George’s County...
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On Friday, June 2, 2017 Julian Osyai Odigie departed this earthly life in Suitland, MD. Family and friends will unite on Saturday, June 17, 2017 from 10:00am until time of service 11:00am at Kingdom Hall 4700 Wheeler Road, Oxon Hill, MD. Interment will be private.
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Peacefully on Sunday, June 4, 2017, Martha Ann Smith departed this earthly life. Family and friends will unite on Monday, June 12, 2017 from 10:00am until time of service 11:00am at Community of Hope AME Church 3701 Branch Ave. Hillcrest Heights, MD 20748. Interment will be private.
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Governor Larry Hogan issued the following statement regarding the 2016 Drug- and Alcohol-Related Intoxication Deaths in Maryland Report, released by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene: “Since before taking office, Lt. Governor Rutherford and I have been laser-focused on addressing the heroin and opioid epidemic, and these deeply troubling numbers show that this...
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On Saturday, April 29 during the annual Christmas in April program, employees from the Charles County Detention Center (CCDC) along with their family members gave a makeover to the home of an 80-year-old Charles County widow. The woman, Mrs. Mary Rose Coates, cares for her two young great-grandchildren full time while their mother works...
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On June 7, 2017 at approximately 8:25 p.m., officers responded to the area of Sands Road and Whittington Drive in Lothian for a motorcycle accident. Investigation showed that Antonio Omeekco Hall, 39, of Waldorf, was operating a 2009 Suzuki motorcycle, and traveling south on Sands Road when he failed to negotiate a turn, was...
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In April of 2017, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Vice/Narcotics Division began an investigation into the illegal distribution of prescription narcotics by John Kevin Fitzgerald Reed, 52, of Mechanicsville. As a result of the investigation, search and seizure warrants were obtained for his residence located on Delabrooke Road in Mechanicsville. On June 3,...
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As part of Maryland’s combined effort to reduce opioid abuse, Maryland State Police barracks across the state have become around-the-clock drop-off locations for unused prescription medications. Maryland State Police Superintendent Colonel William Pallozzi directed that all barracks be ready any time to accept unused medications. “The Maryland State Police is a full partner in...
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is excited to announce that on Tuesday, August 1, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., neighborhoods across St. Mary’s County can join in the celebration of National Night Out. “You don’t have to have a lot of money, if any, to organize a National Night Out celebration in...
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On Tuesday, June 6, 2017, at approximately 10:15 a.m., the St. Mary’s County Emergency Communications Center was contacted by a store employee in California, who stated, a man was passed out in a running vehicle, in their parking lot and had two small children in the vehicle. They described the man to be under...
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The Hogan-Rutherford Administration today announced the Department of General Services’ successful implementation of a reverse auction for energy purchases, which will save Maryland taxpayers $25 million over the next four years through 2021. The commodities procurement will provide a significant portion of the state’s electricity supply to state-owned facilities. “By pooling the state’s future...
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A Prince George’s County man who claimed a $10,000 scratch-off prize on the $20 Diamond Spectacular game had to think back pretty far to fill Maryland Lottery officials in on the how and when of his encounter with Lady Luck. His big score happened more than two months ago. “I had so much fun...
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SMNEWSNET.COM featured Trayquan Marqueze Lee, in our article, WANTED – Calvert County Sheriff’s Office 5/31/2017 and Facebooked his photo, and information again a day later. On Wednesday, June 8, 2017, at 1:30 p,m., Deputies from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Warrant Unit, located and arrested Trayquan Marqueze Lee, 22 of Lusby. Police found Lee...
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This week marks the beginning of the 2017 summer internship program for four college students, all residents of St. Mary’s County, who have aspirations of a career in law enforcement. Sheriff Tim Cameron and Civilian Administrator, Pam McKay, kicked off the intern orientation by welcoming the new interns to the Sheriff’s Office, prior to...
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On Saturday, May 27, 2017, at approximately 8:30 p.m., officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence in the 9000 block of Penns Hill Road in La Plata for the report of trespassing. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the victim who had received a telephone call from a friend who stated...
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On Tuesday, June 6, 2017, at approximately 1:15 a.m, Angela Hope Allen, 24 of Crystal Pond Court in Upper Marlboro, got into a verbal argument with the staff at the ABC Lounge in California, after her credit card was declined. The argument became physical when Allen started hitting an employee, Allen then threw a...
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Michael William Ball, Jr., 81, of Clinton, MD passed away on June 4, 2017. Michael was born on February 27, 1936 in Scotland, Maryland to the late William Michael Ball and Gladys Johnson. Michael enjoyed being with his Family. Being outdoors, Crabbing and Fishing. Gardening, and working on Cars. Michael is predeceased by his...
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Mary Ellen Eusebio, age 88, died on June 1, 2017 in High Point, NC. She is survived by her sons, Michael J. Eusebio (Sally), Daniel J. Eusebio (Mary Ann) and Thomas C. Eusebio (Karen) and 5 grandchildren. She was born in Washington, DC and graduated from Maryland Park High School in 1946. She was...
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Gladys Adelaide Buckler, 90, of La Plata, MD and formerly of Oxon Hill, MD, passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2017. Family and friends are welcomed for a visitation on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 from 4:00pm – 8:00pm at the Huntt Funeral Home, 3035 Old Washington Road in Waldorf. A Funeral Mass will be...
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Dolores “Joan” Danielson, 74, longtime resident of Indian Head, MD, went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 4, 2017. She was surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She was born on September 4, 1942, to the late Joseph and Mary “Mae” Thompson. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by...
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Mary Angeline “Angie” P. Thomas, age 52 of La Plata, Maryland, died June 5, 2017 at her residence with Hospice after a courageous battle with cancer. She was the beloved wife of 30 years to Douglas D. Thomas and was the mother of Matthew (26), Justin (15), Michael (13), and the late Jessica (+)....
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Clement Helfrich Brooke, 64, of Hughesville, MD passed away on June 2, 2017 at his residence. He was born on January 31, 1953 in Washington, DC to the late George Ramby and Louise Marie (Helfrich) Brooke. Clement was a builder for his company, Party Walls Inc., however his love and passion was farming. He...
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Pauline Frances “Fran” Lingenfelter, 73, of Mechanicsville, Maryland, died on June 4, 2017 at Hospice House in St. Mary‘s County. Born on June 19, 1943, she was the daughter of the late William Smith and the late Pauline Thomas Smith. Fran worked for the Evening Star in Accounting. She enjoyed cross stitch, flower gardening...
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Howard “Coop” Fenby Cooper, 96, of Charlotte Hall, MD passed away on June 2, 2017 at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home in Charlotte Hall, MD. Howard was born on April 9, 1921 to the late Fenby Albert Cooper and the late Helen Geisendaffer in Catonsville, MD. Howard served in WWII in the US Navy....
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Pauline “Paula” Vivian Canter, 60, of Mechanicsville, MD was called home peacefully, in the early morning hours of Friday, May 26, 2017, with her loving husband of 40 years, Wally by her side, holding her hand. Paula is survived by her loving husband Homer Wallace “Wally” Canter, and their son, Wallace Michael Canter. She...
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