UPDATE 7/5/2017: Charles County Sheriff’s detectives are continuing their investigation of Carlos Bell, a former instructional assistant at a local middle school, who was charged with the production of child pornography and assault of several middle-school aged children. Investigators have learned additional details regarding Bell’s involvement with youth: • In the fall of 2008, Bell...
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Tickets are now on sale for the annual Art Blooms Gala at Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center on Friday, July 14, 2017 from 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm. This year’s event promises to be an exciting evening of celebration showcasing spectacular floral designs inspired by current gallery exhibits; Escape: Art on Vacation and...
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This year’s Independence Day weekend efforts of the Maryland State Police had a positive effect on reducing crashes and keeping the public safe. Traffic enforcement efforts by Maryland state troopers during the Independence Day holiday period resulted in more than 9,300 traffic stops that led to 129 arrests and more than 110 arrests of...
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The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is working to determine the cause of a fatal crash in Accokeek. The victim is 67-year-old James Hill of North Thames Street in Accokeek. On Thursday, June 29, 2017, at approximately 8:50 p.m., patrol officers were called to the intersection of Indian Head...
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Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) has partnered with the Southern Maryland Food Bank to provide ways for families with limited resources to reduce energy costs, and SMECO encourages all customer-members to participate in efficiency initiatives to save energy and save money. As part of the co-op’s participation in EmPOWER Maryland, a program designed to...
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The La Plata Police Department wants you to have an enjoyable and worry-free vacation. Whether you’re planning a trip to beach, the mountains or attending a business conference in Vegas. While you are away La Plata police officers will conduct a daily house checks. If something looks out of place, the officer will contact...
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St. Mary’s County continues to experience a tragic and deadly opioid drug epidemic. Opioid drug intoxication deaths in the county have involved prescription opioids, heroin, fentanyl, and now carfentanil. Most St. Mary’s County opioid related drug intoxication deaths thus far in calendar year 2017 have involved fentanyl. The first drug intoxication fatality related to...
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On Monday, May 22, the Southern Maryland Crisis Intervention Teams announced Sheriff Tim Cameron as the first ever CIT Leader of the Year for the Southern Maryland Region. “Sheriff Cameron is the first law enforcement executive in Southern Maryland to train his officers and recognize the importance of serving an often-overlooked community,” said Karyn...
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On Sunday, June 4, 2017, Deputy J. Smith of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to a traffic complaint in the 28000 block of Three Notch Road (7-11) in Mechanicsville, where witnesses observed a motor vehicle driving erratically weaving through lanes. The vehicle was located on the south side of 7-11. As Smith...
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During the week of July 3, to July 7, 2017, automated speed enforcement cameras will be activated in the following school zones: Indian Head Highway at Smallwood Middle School Marshall Corner Road at James Craik Elementary School Marshall Corner Road at McDonough High School Oliver’s Shop Road at T.C. Martin Elementary School Cameras are activated...
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The Maryland Office of Tourism announced today that beginning July 1, 2017, all eight state-operated welcome centers will expand service to operate seven days a week. Located in every region of Maryland, the welcome centers are staffed with certified travel counselors who offer statewide tourism and travel information, hotel reservation assistance, greeting of motor...
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The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) joined law enforcement officials today at the Maryland State Police (MSP) Barrack in Howard County to warn motorists traveling this long holiday weekend – “make a plan” for a safe and sober ride, or the consequences could be severe. “Drunk or drugged drivers are involved in more than...
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6-15-2017 – Theft – On Thursday, June 15, 2017, Deputy R. Steinbach of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Lowes in California, for the report of a female subject making fraudulent returns for cash. The witness stated that on several occasions the suspect, Jamie Lee Rose Emory, 24, of California, would...
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On Tuesday, June 6, 2017, Deputy J. Maguire of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 21000 block of Barkentine Court in Great Mills for a reported burglary. The victim alleged someone entered the residence and slept in a child’s bed on the upper level of the home. The deputy responded later...
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On Tuesday, June 13, 2017, Deputy T. Siciliano of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 16000 block of Three Notch Road for the report of a motor vehicle theft. The victim alleged, the suspect, Shawn Michael Clark, 25 of Leonardtown, drove the victim’s motor vehicle without their permission. The victim is...
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On Saturday, June 17, 2017, members of the St. Mary’s County Elks Lodge #2092 provided a charitable donation to the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office to assist in the training of police K-9 units. Members of the Elks Lodge presented a $2,000 check to members of the K-9 unit including Corporal William Rishel, Deputy...
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The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) is urging motorists to plan ahead and make smart travel decisions this Fourth of July weekend. MDOT SHA is suspending all non-emergency lane closures beginning Friday afternoon, June 30 until 9 p.m. Wednesday, July 5. “Steady gas prices and a climbing economy means Marylanders...
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The Calvert County Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Management, will conduct a full-cycle test of the alert and notification sirens throughout Calvert, St. Mary’s and Dorchester counties Monday, July 3, 2017, at noon. The full-cycle test includes a three-minute activation of all sirens within the 10-mile area around Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power...
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James Joseph Kennedy, 75, of Chesapeake Beach, MD passed on Tuesday June 27, 2017 at Anne Arundel Medical Center. Born in Providence, RI he was a son of the late Eugene and Winifred (Hudson) Kennedy. He was the beloved husband of Mary T. (Mazzullo) Kennedy. He was retired from the United States Navy where...
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Albert P. Simms, Jr., age 57, of Upper Marlboro, MD, passed away on Monday, June 26, 2017 at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home. He was born on September 13, 1959, in Washington, DC, to Doris (Watts) and Albert P. Simms, Sr. In 1977, Albert graduated from Frederick Douglas High School in Upper Marlboro, MD....
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Dolores Catherine (Shifflette) Gibbs, 81, of Huntingtown, MD, passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2017, at her home after a brief illness. She was born in Washington, D.C. on March 1, 1936, to Agnes (Dolan) and Carl Early Shifflette, Sr. She grew up in SE Washington, DC and moved to the Oxon Hill/Fort Washington...
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Vicki M. Mumaw of St. Leonard, MD, passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2017, at home at the age of 51. She was born on February 12, 1966, in Cheverly, MD to Nancy (Martin) and John R. Mumaw. Vicki was employed as a Customer Service Representative for Comcast. She love to read magazines, listening...
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Max Eugene Clayton, 67, of Clinton, MD, passed away on Friday June 23, 2017. He was born on July 7, 1949 to Doris (Call) and Harold Clayton in Streator, IL. Max joined the United States Air Force after he graduated high school in 1969. While serving in Kunsan, South Korea, in 1976, he met...
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Ernest John Arhar of Dunkirk, MD, passed away on Friday, June 23, 2017, at the age of 89. He was born in Davis, WV, on September 7, 1927, to Frances (Mivec) and Andy Arhar. Ernest was the beloved husband of Marion (Minor) Arhar and the loving father of Mark and his wife Mary Ann,...
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Samuel Pinkney, Jr., of Brandywine, MD passed away on June 22, 2017. Samuel was born on December 6, 1940 in Mississippi to the late Samuel Pinkney and Sarah Lee Nichols. Samuel was of the Christian Faith who retired from Financing in the Banking Industry in 2002. Samuel is preceded in death also by his...
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