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Man Charged with Assault, Armed Robbery and Theft Released Within 24 Hours

Man Charged with Assault, Armed Robbery and Theft Released Within 24 Hours

Repeat shoplifter and suspect in first-degree assault/armed robbery case apprehended: On January 24 at 4:38 p.m., officers responded to a business on Mall Circle after a loss prevention officer observed a male who was attempting to steal clothes. The loss prevention officer recognized the male as being the same subject who pointed a knife...
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One Injured After Head-on Collision Involving Semi-Truck and SUV in Clements

One Injured After Head-on Collision Involving Semi-Truck and SUV in Clements

On Thursday, January 25, 2024, at approximately 12:18 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the Budds Creek Road and Colton Point Road traffic circle in Clements, for a motor vehicle collision involving a commercial vehicle. Crews arrived on the scene to find a head-on collision involving a semi-truck and an SUV with...
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St. Charles High School SRO and School Administrator Assaulted, Property Damaged During Altercation

St. Charles High School SRO and School Administrator Assaulted, Property Damaged During Altercation

On Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at 11:51 a.m., two students at St. Charles High School were involved in a dispute. School administrators and a school resource officer were attempting to keep the students separated when one of the involved students attempted to push through them to get to the other student. While doing so,...
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Judith Lucille Swann, 77,

Judith Lucille Swann, 77,

Judith Lucille Swann, 77 of Prince Frederick, MD passed away on January 22, 2024 surrounded by family. Judy was born on October 17, 1946 to Roy B. Buck, Sr. and Elizabeth B. Buck. She graduated from Calvert Senior High School in 1964. She met the love of her life David Lee Swann and they...
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Dennis Eugene “Denny” Most, Sr., 66,

Dennis Eugene “Denny” Most, Sr., 66,

Dennis Eugene “Denny” Most, Sr., 66, of Lusby, MD passed away on January 20, 2024 at Calvert Health Medical Center. Denny was born on May 24, 1957, in Baltimore City, to the late Kenneth Reed Most and Louise Davis Most.  Denny has a twin brother, Kenneth (Kenny) Reed Most, Jr., of Halethorpe, MD, brother...
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Lowell Thomas Humphreys, Sr., 90,

Lowell Thomas Humphreys, Sr., 90,

Lowell Thomas Humphreys, Sr., 90, of Appomattox passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at his residence. He was the husband of the late Grace Yvonne Humphreys for 64 years. Born on September 25, 1933, in Calvert County, Maryland, he was the son of the late Norman Humphreys and Grace Buckler Humphreys. He was...
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Edna Viola Denton, 90,

Edna Viola Denton, 90,

Edna Viola Denton, 90, of Sunderland passed away January 17, 2024 at her home with family by her side. She was born March 24, 1933 in Calvert County to Archie P. and Edna V. (Wilkerson) Norfolk. Viola was raised in Calvert County and graduated from Calvert High School. She married Carl Denton on May...
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Richard Laveille “Dick” Hance, 74,

Richard Laveille “Dick” Hance, 74,

Richard Laveille “Dick” Hance, 74, lifelong resident of Huntingtown, MD, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2024, at his home with his loving family by his side. Richard was born on May 19, 1949 in Calvert County to Benjamin Laveille Hance and Florence “Peggy” Hurley. Richard graduated from Calvert High School, class of 1967....
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Christopher Robert Kelly, 88,

Christopher Robert Kelly, 88,

Christopher Robert Kelly, 88, of Sunderland, passed away on January 15, 2024, at Complete Care in Annapolis. He was born on July 23, 1935, in Cleveland, OH to Robert Kelly and Elizabeth Tubbs. Christopher grew up in Ohio and graduated from South High School in Springfield. He met his beloved wife, Sharon Worth, in...
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Ronald Gene Svites, 82,

Ronald Gene Svites, 82,

Ronald Gene Svites, 82, of LaPlata, MD, passed away on December 30, 2023, in North Carolina. Born on March 22, 1941, in Pennsylvania to the late Ernest Svites and Theresa Reitter Svites. After graduating from high school, Ron enlisted in the US Air Force. He was honorably discharged and then worked for the federal...
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Alton William “Al” Cartwright, Jr., 54,

Alton William “Al” Cartwright, Jr., 54,

Alton William “Al” Cartwright, Jr., 54, of Finksburg, MD (formerly of Orlando, FL) passed away on January 21, 2024 with his loving family at his side. He was born on August 1, 1969, was born in Prince George’s County, MD to Mary Louise (Cartwright) Hall of California, MD and the late Alton William Cartwright,...
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Ruth Ann Hayden, 91,

Ruth Ann Hayden, 91,

Ruth Ann Hayden, 91, of Bushwood, Maryland, loving wife of the late Lawrence (Boy) Hayden passed peacefully, January 10, 2024 at St. Marys Nursing Home, Leonardtown, Md with loving family at her side. She was born in St. Louis, Mo. To the late Jenny Ruth Nicholson and Hardy Nicholson and moved to St. Mary’s...
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Mary Ann (Hill) Hayden, 89,

Mary Ann (Hill) Hayden, 89,

Mary Ann (Hill) Hayden, 89 of Bushwood, Maryland departed this life on January 18, 2024 at home with her loving family by her side. Mary Ann was born August 1, 1934, in Milestown, MD.  She was the daughter of the late James Allan Hill and Julia Elizabeth (Goode) Hill. Mary Ann was a life-long...
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Allison Marie Kohut, 36,

Allison Marie Kohut, 36,

Allison Marie Kohut, 36 of Leonardtown, MD passed away on January 17, 2024 at Hospice House of St. Mary’s. She was born on May 24, 1987 in Leonardtown, MD to Thomas James Kohut, Jr. and Lisa Alison (Abell) Kohut. Allison graduated from Leonardtown High School in 2005. She attended Villa Julie College in Baltimore...
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Carmen Maria Montalvo Lugo Dale, 89,

Carmen Maria Montalvo Lugo Dale, 89,

Carmen Maria Montalvo Lugo Dale, 89 of Great Mills, MD passed away on January 10, 2024, at home, surrounded by the family who loved her dearly. Born on June 18, 1934, in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico to the late Benito Montalvo and Aurea Lugo Montalvo. Carmen was a very strong woman.  After moving from...
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Two Charged After Failing Tobacco Compliance Checks in St. Mary’s County

Two Charged After Failing Tobacco Compliance Checks in St. Mary’s County

According to court documents filed in St. Mary’s County District Court, on Thursday, January 18, 2024, employees at two St. Mary’s County businesses failed to ask for identification for the sale of tobacco products to an underage person on December 28, 2023. Holly Bailey, 49, of Charlotte Hall was working at Race-In Inn in...
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UPDATE: Suspicious Package at Dameron Post Office Turns Out to Be Life Alert Device

UPDATE: Suspicious Package at Dameron Post Office Turns Out to Be Life Alert Device

UPDATE 1/25/2024: Police and the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office reported the package in question that was “ticking” contained a Life Alert device which was in shipping, no danger’s or hazardous objects were found. 1/24/2024: On Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at approximately 2:30 p.m., police responded to the Dameron Post Office located at 17679...
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Jennifer Aubert-Utz Appointed Director of St. Mary’s County Emergency Services

Jennifer Aubert-Utz Appointed Director of St. Mary’s County Emergency Services

The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County are pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Aubert-Utz as the new Director for St. Mary’s County Government’s Department of Emergency Services (DES). “After an extensive recruitment process, we are very pleased to announce Ms. Aubert-Utz as our incoming Director of Emergency Services,” said Commissioner President Randy Guy....
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United Front Against Cancer: IAFF Partners with Firefighter Cancer Support Network to Raise Awareness

United Front Against Cancer: IAFF Partners with Firefighter Cancer Support Network to Raise Awareness

By FREMS Division Erin Ward, January 23, 2024: In a powerful alliance aimed at addressing a critical issue faced by our modern-day heroes, the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) joined forces with the Firefighter Cancer Support Network (FCSN) and designated January as Fire Fighter Cancer Awareness Month. Together, they are working tirelessly to...
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Calvert County Election Board Announces Polling Place Changes, Mailer Notifications

Calvert County Election Board Announces Polling Place Changes, Mailer Notifications

The Calvert County Election Board is notifying voters in the Dunkirk, St. Leonard and Lusby areas about changes to their polling places. To ensure voters are informed and prepared for the upcoming elections, the Election Board is working to keep the community informed about changes affecting the electoral process. Affected voters in the Dunkirk,...
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Maryland’s Primitive Deer Hunt Days Run Feb. 1st to 3rd, 2024 – Final Opportunity for 2023-24 Season

Maryland’s Primitive Deer Hunt Days Run Feb. 1st to 3rd, 2024 – Final Opportunity for 2023-24 Season

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announces the state’s Primitive Deer Hunt will be open Feb. 1-3 statewide. Hunters with a valid hunting license, or those exempt from the hunting license requirement, may use primitive bows or muzzleloaders to hunt sika and white-tailed deer during these days. Primitive hunting devices are defined as long bows, recurve bows, flintlock,...
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St. Mary’s County Commissioner Meeting Rollup – January 23, 2024

St. Mary’s County Commissioner Meeting Rollup – January 23, 2024

The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County (CSMC) began their business meeting with an invocation and the pledge, followed by approval of the consent agenda. For their main agenda item, the Commissioners accepted a check from the Tri-County Council of Southern Maryland for the Barns at New Market. During County Administrator time, the CSMC took...
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Noise Advisory – NAS PAX RIVER Sets Noise Advisory for FCLP flights January 22 – February 9, 2024

Noise Advisory – NAS PAX RIVER Sets Noise Advisory for FCLP flights January 22 – February 9, 2024

PATUXENT RIVER NAVAL AIR STATION, MD – Communities surrounding NAS Patuxent River are advised that noise-generating testing events are scheduled to take place January 22 – February 9, 2024 from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Pilots at NAS Pax River will be conducting Field Carrier Landing Practices (FCLPs). FCLPs are simulated carrier landings conducted to prepare...
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Detectives Recover Nearly 14,000 Fentanyl Pills, 3 Firearms and Make 9 Arrests

Detectives Recover Nearly 14,000 Fentanyl Pills, 3 Firearms and Make 9 Arrests

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Gang Unit arrested and charged nine suspects in connection with the recovery of nearly 14,000 fentanyl pills and multiple firearms from an apartment in Riverdale. Following an extensive investigation, detectives obtained a search warrant for a residence in the 5400 block of Hamilton Street. During the execution of...
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One Flown to Trauma Center After Motor Vehicle Collision in Mechanicsville 1-23-2024

One Flown to Trauma Center After Motor Vehicle Collision in Mechanicsville 1-23-2024

On Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at approximately 12:12 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of 37861 Golden Beach Road and Killpeck Creek Court in Mechanicsville, for the reported motor vehicle collision with injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to find two vehicles involved with two patients to be evaluated for...
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