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UPDATE: DC Man Shot During Home Invasion in Bryans Road was Looking For Marijuana

UPDATE: DC Man Shot During Home Invasion in Bryans Road was Looking For Marijuana

UPDATE 1/2/2018: On Tuesday, December 26, 2017, at approximately 7:40 p.m., the Charles County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 phone call from victim at Marshall Hall Road in Bryans Road, in reference to a burglary in progress. The caller reported individuals were in his house and stated, “don’t shoot me” while on the phone...
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North Carolina Man Arrested in Huntingtown for Possession of a Firearm After a Felony Conviction

North Carolina Man Arrested in Huntingtown for Possession of a Firearm After a Felony Conviction

On December 20, 2017 Deputy Trigg of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office was conducting a random commercial motor vehicle safety inspection in the parking lot of Lord Calvert Bowling, Huntingtown. While making contact with the driver later identified as Richard Stevens, 40, of North Carolina, Deputy Trigg observed a large hunting knife near the...
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Prince Frederick Woman Arrested on Drug Charges After Found Passed Out in Vehicle

Prince Frederick Woman Arrested on Drug Charges After Found Passed Out in Vehicle

On Thursday, December 21, 2017 Deputy Trigg of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Calvert County Health Department, in Prince Frederick for the report of a check welfare for a female in a vehicle who appeared to be passed out. Other deputies on scene with the female who was later identified as...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Identity of Cell Phone Thief

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

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the person pictured. On December 9, 2017, at approximately 12:10 p.m., the suspect stole the victim’s cell phone from the counter while at the Charlotte Hall Motel, located on Three Notch Road, in Charlotte Hall. Anyone with information about this incident/and or the...
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Prince George’s County Man Charged in Waldorf Townhouse Garage Fire

Prince George’s County Man Charged in Waldorf Townhouse Garage Fire

A Deputy State Fire Marshal has arrested a Prince George’s County man after he set fire to his ex-girlfriend’s garage during a domestic issue. On January 1, 2018, at approximately 2:00 pm, Tiffany Aursby contacted 911 as her ex-boyfriend was banging on the door of her townhouse located at 4554 Ryan Place, Unit B,...
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Police Investigate Fatal Crash That Killed Pedestrian in Prince George’s County

Police Investigate Fatal Crash That Killed Pedestrian in Prince George’s County

Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal Prince George’s County crash that occurred when a law enforcement vehicle struck a pedestrian. The identification of the pedestrian is unknown at this time. Prince George’s County EMS responded and pronounced the pedestrian deceased at the scene. The unknown pedestrian did not have any identification with him...
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H. Edgar “Ed” Kirby, 85

H. Edgar “Ed” Kirby, 85

H. Edgar “Ed” Kirby, 85, of Prince Frederick, MD passed away on December 28, 2017 in Charlotte Hall, MD. Ed was born on November 1, 1932 in Bland, VA to John and Annette Kirby. He served his country honorably in the United States Air Force and upon discharge became a police officer. Ed was...
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Patricia “Patsy” Metzger, 65

Patricia “Patsy” Metzger, 65

On Thursday, December 28th, Patricia “Patsy” Metzger, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, daughter, and sister, passed away at the age of 65 years from a long battle with colon cancer. Patricia’s greatest joy in life was her family, especially her four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She loved all sports and was an avid fan of...
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Patrick Lee Johnson, Sr, 49

Patrick Lee Johnson, Sr, 49

Patrick Lee Johnson, Sr, 49 of Waldorf, MD died on December 28, 2017. Patrick was born on June 20, 1968 in Cheverly, MD to Ralph and Dawn Johnson. Patrick worked in the construction industry as a Punch-Out man for K&P Homes. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. Patrick was predeceased by his grandmother Shirley Sands,...
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Barbara Jean Peck, 77

Barbara Jean Peck, 77

Barbara Jean Peck, 77, of La Plata, MD, died December 27, 2017. Barbara was a Math Professor for more than 25 years at the College of Southern Maryland and attended Christ Church in La Plata, MD. She loved teaching and was also a private tutor. In her younger years, she was a good seamstress....
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Gladys Chaney Brooks, 95

Gladys Chaney Brooks, 95, of Chesapeake Beach passed away December 25, 2017. She was born June 11, 1922 to Eldridge and Bertha Irene (Jones) Chaney. Gladys was raised in Upper Marlboro and attended Marlboro High School. She married Stanly Brooks on March 15, 1941 and they lived in Upper Marlboro before moving to Chesapeake...
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Thomas Erik Pinekenstein, 39

Thomas Erik Pinekenstein, 39

Thomas Erik Pinekenstein, 39, of California, MD died December 28, 2017. Erik was born on November 6, 1978 in Charlottesville, VA to Mark H. Pinekenstein (Susan) of California, MD and Joyce Dodson Pinekenstein Weston (George) of Great Mills, MD Erik is a graduate of Leonardtown High School. He enjoyed working with electronics and was...
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Marian “Joyce” Proctor, 85

Marian “Joyce” Proctor, 85

Marian “Joyce” Proctor, 85, of Bushwood, Maryland, (formerly of Mechanicsville), passed away on December 27, 2017 in Washington, DC. Born on October 27, 1932 in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late Irvin C. Simmons and the late Annie Ruth Linkins Simmons. Joyce was an Administrative Officer in the federal government until...
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Wilma Johanna den Dulk (Sluis)

Wilma Johanna den Dulk (Sluis) was born on May 17, 1939 and victoriously entered paradise with Jesus on December 28, 2017. She was survived by her children: Pam (Gary) Dykstra, C.J. (Linda) den Dulk, and Carrie (Brian) Buckalew; her grandchildren: Lucas, Jacob (Lianna), Matt, David, Lydia, Rachel, Brandon (Katie), Brittany and Katie; her great...
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Janice Marie Carter, 83

Janice Marie Carter, 83

Janice Marie Carter, 83, of Dameron, MD died on December 27, 2017 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 23, 1934 in Coffeeville, MS, to the late George Edward McMahan and Lucy Dale Parker. On March 24, 1955 she married her beloved husband, John D. Carter, in Pittsboro,...
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Rowena Tan “Wheng” De Guzman, 48

Rowena Tan “Wheng” De Guzman, 48

Rowena Tan “Wheng” De Guzman, 48, of Lexington Park, MD died on December 24, 2017 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, MD surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 30, 1969 in the Philippines, to Gloria Tan and the late Lamberto De Guzman. Wheng was born and raised in the...
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Roger Allen Bruce “PopPop”, 66

Roger Allen Bruce “PopPop”, 66

Roger Allen Bruce “PopPop”, 66, of New Market, VA (formerly of St. George’s Island) died on December 24, 2017. He was born on July 23, 1951 in Riverdale, MD to the late Roger Wallace Bruce and Betty Pruitt Bruce. On October 17, 1970, Al married his beloved wife, Mary Agnes Bruce, at St. Joseph’s...
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Dennis James Maher, 67

Dennis James Maher, 67

Dennis James Maher, 67, of Lexington Park, MD passed away on December 28, 2017 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on March 3, 1950 in Arlington, VA, he was the son of the late June Patricia Maher and John Charles Maher. Dennis was the loving husband of June Rice Maher whom he married on February 13,...
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Shanda Kay Brewer “Gammy” 65

Shanda Kay Brewer “Gammy” 65

Shanda Kay Brewer “Gammy” 65, of Mechanicsville, MD formerly from Southern California passed away on December 26, 2017 in her home. Born on August 25, 1952 in Santa Barbra, CA. She was the daughter of the late Delano Ruth Faught Cheatwood and Henry Edgar Cheatwood. Shanda is survived by her children; Jussandra Drake of...
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Roy David Ashley, Sr., 88

Roy David Ashley, Sr., 88

Roy David Ashley, Sr. passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2017, at the age of 88. He is survived by his wife Helen Ogle Ashley. Also survived by his children; Roy D. Ashley Jr, Donna Ashley Tennis and Teresa Ashley Krosnick. Grandchildren; Amelia Michelle Ashley, Ryder Monroe Ashley, Ava Margaret Tennis, Erin Lilian Tennis,...
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Altamese Williams

Altamese Williams

Altamese Williams departed this earthly life on Saturday, December 23, 2017. Family and friends will unite on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 from 10:00 am until time of service 10:30 am at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 2294 Old Washington Rd., Waldorf, MD. Interment immediately following at Heritage Cemetery, Waldorf, MD.
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Andres Martinez

Andres Martinez

On Saturday, December 30, 2017, Andres Martinez of Baltimore, MD, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Friends may visit with the family on Saturday, January 6, 2018 from 12:30 p.m. until time of service 1:30 p.m. at the BRISCOE-TONIC FUNERAL HOME located at 2294 Old Washington Road in Waldorf, MD. Interment immediately...
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Deborah “Debbie” Kay [Schult] Bean, 65

Deborah “Debbie” Kay [Schult] Bean, 65

Deborah “Debbie” Kay Bean, age 65, of Upper Marlboro, MD, passed away on Friday December 29, 2017, at home with her family by her side. She was born on April 28, 1952, in Darlington, WI, to Marie and Dale Schult. Debbie was a member of St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church...
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Rosa Consuelo Pena-Ariet, 98

Rosa Consuelo Pena-Ariet, 98

Rosa Consuelo Pena-Ariet, long-time resident of Columbia, MD, passed away early morning, Thursday, December 28, 2017, in her daughter’s home surrounded by loving family, at the age of 98. She was born on August 30, 1919, in Havana, Cuba. Rosa directed and taught her own private school 18 years before she and her family...
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Walter “Buck” Lee Owens, 67

Walter “Buck” Lee Owens, 67

Walter “Buck” Lee Owens, 67, of Clinton, MD passed away at home on Sunday, December 24, 2017. Born on November 3, 1950 in Maryland to the late Juanita (Raines) and Charles Owens. He attended St. Mary’s Bryantown School and graduated from Archbishop Neale School in La Plata, MD. He joined the United States Marine...
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