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Lothian Man Arrested for Possession of Cocaine

Lothian Man Arrested for Possession of Cocaine

On  Friday, May 19, 2017, at approximately 9:45 p.m., Trooper Stull, from the Maryland State Police Prince Frederick Barrack stopped a vehicle on Route 4 south, of Sherry Lane in Prince Frederick for traffic violations. Russell C. Tayman, 21 of Lothian, demonstrated behavior that indicated an attempt to conceal something. A search was conducted and...
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St. Leonard Man Arrested for Possession of Heroin in Prince Frederick

St. Leonard Man Arrested for Possession of Heroin in Prince Frederick

On Tuesday, May 16, 2017, at approximately 10:30 a.m., Trooper First Class Matthews, from the Maryland State Police Prince Frederick Barrack conducted a traffic stop at Route 4, south of Route 231 in Prince Frederick for traffic violations. John F. Marshall, 34 of St. Leonard, was visibly showing several criminal indicators and a K-9 scan...
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Consider the Risks Associated with Using a Debt Settlement Company

Consider the Risks Associated with Using a Debt Settlement Company

Debt settlement programs typically are offered by for-profit companies, and involve the company negotiating with your creditors to allow you to pay a “settlement” to resolve your debt. The settlement is another word for a lump sum that’s less than the full amount you owe. To make that lump sum payment, the program asks...
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Wednesday’s Pet is DEWEY

Wednesday’s Pet is DEWEY

Wednesday’s Pet for 6/01/17 DEWEY Featured Pet: DEWEY Rescue Group: Calvert Animal Welfare League (CAWL) Breed: Hound/Pit Bull Mix Sex: Male Size: Medium Vetted: Neutered and Up-to-date with routine shots Adoption Fee: $200.00 Dewey is a 5 yr. old Hound/Pit-bull mix. He was an owner give up to a shelter in Virginia.  He was...
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Refunds Now Available from Amazon for Unauthorized In-App Purchases

Refunds Now Available from Amazon for Unauthorized In-App Purchases

The FTC’s law enforcement action against Amazon for unauthorized billing recently settled, leaving two key takeaways: 1) Consumers are eligible for more than $70 million in refunds; and 2) Businesses need to get customers’ express consent before placing charges on their credit or debit cards. Amazon.com, Inc. has begun offering refunds to consumers for...
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Maryland State Police Traffic Enforcement Efforts During Memorial Day Holiday Period

Maryland State Police Traffic Enforcement Efforts During Memorial Day Holiday Period

Traffic enforcement efforts by Maryland state troopers during the Memorial Day holiday period resulted in more than 7,800 traffic stops that led to 130 arrests and more than 100 arrests of impaired drivers. Maryland State Police patrol troopers began increased holiday traffic enforcement efforts on May 26, 2017 that continued through May 30, 2017....
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Constance Wright Wells, 94

Constance Wright Wells, 94 of Leonardtown, MD passed away on May 26, 2017 at St. Mary’s Nursing Center. She was born on October 10, 1922 in Baltimore City, MD to the late John Kenneth and Mildred Marie (Krebs) Jones. Constance was a secretary for the Department of Defense. She was a member of the...
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Catherine Ann Van Tassel, “Kitty”, 94

Catherine Ann Van Tassel, “Kitty”, 94

Catherine Ann Van Tassel, “Kitty” passed on May 25, 2017 at the age of 94. Born in Washington, DC the daughter of Cecille Franklin McCambridge and James Emmett McCambridge. Kitty worked at both Safeway Grocery Stores in Upper Marlboro for over 20 years, retiring in 1985. She was an animal lover and a devout...
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Margaret Rosalie Tawney, 57

Margaret Rosalie Tawney, 57

Margaret Rosalie Tawney, 57, of Brandywine passed away May 29, 2017 at her residence. She was born December 22, 1959 in Prince Frederick to Morris Nathaniel and Beulah Mae (Catterton) Wilkerson. Margaret was raised in Calvert County and graduated from Northern High School in 1977. She married Richard Tawney on February 10, 1977 and...
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Doris E. Froman, 95

Doris E. Froman, 95

Doris E. Froman, 95, passed away May 25, 2017. She was born in Washington, D.C. in 1921 and graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1940. She began her career as a clerk typist with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) at their headquarters in Washington, D.C. She worked her way up to become...
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Elsie Ann Hardesty, 85

Elsie Ann Hardesty, 85

Elsie Ann Hardesty, 85, of Prince Frederick, Maryland passed away peacefully on May 23, 2017 in Prince Frederick, Maryland. She was born on April 8, 1932 in Prince Frederick, Maryland to the late George and Mamie Wood. Mrs. Hardesty lived her whole life in Calvert County. Besides her parents she was predeceased by her...
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Frances Adelle Rosch, 95

Frances Adelle Rosch, 95

Frances Adelle Rosch, 95, of Solomons, died May 23, 2017, at Asbury-Solomons. Born Nov. 3, 1921, to William and Anna Louise Butler of Richmond, Va., Frances later married her late husband, William John Rosch, on April 2, 1944. They moved to Washington, D.C., then to Oxon Hill, and after his death in 1959 she...
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Mary Lou Mobley, 69

Mary Lou Mobley, 69, of Brandywine, MD, passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2017. Family and friends are welcomed for a visitation on Thursday, June 1, 2017 from 10:00am to 12:00pm at Cedarville Assembly of God, 11600 Cedarville Road, Brandywine, MD. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 1, 2017 at 12:00pm...
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John Brandt “J.B.” Tayman Jr., 82

John Brandt “J.B.” Tayman Jr., 82

John Brandt “J.B.” Tayman Jr., 82, formerly of Brandywine, MD, passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2017 at Riverside Tappahannock Hospital after a brief illness. John was predeceased by his parents, John Brandt Tayman and Maude Virginia Tayman, nee Hyde, and his sisters, Dorothy V. Cooksey of La Plata, MD and Linda L. Bond...
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Joseph Henry Holt, Jr. “Jo Jo”, 61

Joseph Henry Holt, Jr. “Jo Jo”, 61

Joseph Henry Holt, Jr. “Jo Jo”, 61, of Lexington Park, MD passed away on May 20, 2017 at his home after a short illness. He was born on November 3, 1955 in Charlotte Hall, MD to Joseph Henry Holt, Sr. and Dorothy Queen Holt of Charlotte Hall, MD. In 1974, Jo Jo graduated from...
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Jean Delores Davis, 86

Jean Delores Davis, 86

Jean Delores Davis, 86, of Hughesville, MD, passed away at her residence in Hughesville, MD on May 24, 2017. Jean was born to the late Arthur Day and the late Nettie Day on February 25, 1931 in Washington, DC. Jean worked for Hecht’s for 50 years. She enjoyed animals, traveling, camping and Sunday rides....
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Margaret Edna Bean Archer, 86

Margaret Edna Bean Archer, 86

Margaret Edna Bean Archer, 86, of Lexington Park, MD passed away May 26, 2017 at Hospice House of St. Mary’s surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 9, 1931 in Leonardtown, MD to the late Quintin and Margaret Bean. Margaret is a graduate of Great Mills High School where she enjoyed playing...
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John David Tremel, 56

John David Tremel, 56

John David Tremel, 56, of Lexington Park, MD, who grew up in Holtsville, NY passed away on May 22, 2017 in Baltimore, MD. Born on February 5, 1961 in East Patchogue, NY, he was the son of the late Helen (Cardinale) Tremel and Walter Tremel. John was the loving husband of Cynthia Tremel, whom...
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Michael Allen Pilkerton, Sr

Michael Allen Pilkerton, Sr

Michael Allen Pilkerton, Sr. of Charlotte Hall, MD passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2017. Born June 7, 1951, he was the son of the late Charles Francis Pilkerton, Sr. and Rita Virginia Pilkerton. Michael leaves behind his son, Michael Allen Pilkerton, Jr. (Katherine), his son’s mother, Cynthia Raley Pilkerton and his grandchildren, Matthew...
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Shaina Alyse Honeycutt

Shaina Alyse Honeycutt

Peacefully on Monday, May 22, 2017, Shaina Alyse Honeycutt departed this earthly life in LaPlata, Maryland. Family and friends will gather for visitation from 6:00-8:00pm on Thursday, June 1, 2017 at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 2294 Old Washington Road, Waldorf, MD 20601. A second visitation will take place on Friday, June 2, 2017 at Briscoe-Tonic...
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Cris Tiffany Glenn

Cris Tiffany Glenn

Suddenly on Saturday, May 20, 2017 Cris Tiffany Glenn departed this earthly life. Family and friends will unite on Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at Ebenezer AME Church 7707 Allentown Road, Fort Washington, MD 20744 from 9:00am until time of service 11:00am. Interment will follow at Ft. Lincoln Cemetery, Brentwood, MD.
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Darren Altorro Davis Jr, 27

Darren Altorro Davis Jr, 27

Darren Altorro Davis Jr. (27) passed unexpectedly the morning of May 24, 2017. He was born on August 21, 1989 in Beaufort, South Carolina to Darren and Valerie Davis. He is predeceased by his mother, Valerie. We can imagine the glorious reunion of Darren reuniting with his mom Valerie Jackson-Davis whom has been patiently...
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Lakia T. Bridgeforth

Lakia T. Bridgeforth

Peacefully on Tuesday, May 23, 2017, Lakia T. Bridgeforth departed this earthly life surrounded by her loved ones. Family and friends will unite on Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home 2294 Old Washington Road, Waldorf, MD, from 2:00pm until time of service 3:00pm. Interment will be private.
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David L. Barbour

Peacefully on Wednesday, May 24, 2017, David L. Barbour passed away. Family and friends will gather on Thursday, June 1, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 11:00 a.m. at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 2294 Old Washington Road, Waldorf, MD 20601. Interment to follow at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church Cemetery in Charlotte...
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“Chasing the Dragon” Screening to be Shown on June 21

“Chasing the Dragon” Screening to be Shown on June 21

The public is invited to attend a free screening of “Chasing the Dragon,” a 45-minute documentary about opioid and heroin addiction, on Wednesday, June 21 in the Charles County Government Building Commissioners Meeting Room (200 Baltimore Street, La Plata) at 6 p.m. This film chronicles how drug abuse devastates lives and draws attention to...
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