Monthly Archives: February 2017

Catherine Ann Thomas, 58

Catherine Ann Thomas, 58

Catherine Ann Thomas, 58, of La Plata, MD passed away on February 8, 2017 at the University of MD Charles Regional Center in La Plata, MD. Born in Baltimore, MD on May 5, 1958 to the late Steven Thomas and the late Dora Thomas, Catherine is also preceded in death by her son, Charlie...
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Loretta Marie “Aunt Ree” Combs Rule, 92

Loretta Marie “Aunt Ree” Combs Rule, 92

Loretta Marie “Aunt Ree” Combs Rule, 92, of Leonardtown, MD formerly of Silver Spring, MD passed away February 8, 2017 in Hospice House of St. Mary’s, Callaway, MD. Born February 27, 1924 in Valley Lee, MD. She was the daughter of the late Margaret Lucille Redman Combs and Franklin Combs, Sr. She was the...
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Joanne Evans Hall, 79

Joanne Evans Hall, 79

Joanne Evans Hall, 79, of Bushwood, MD passed away February 5, 2017 in Callaway, MD. Born on June 9, 1937 in Pittsburgh, PA, she was the daughter of the late Mary Minerva Evans Sievertson and Allen Winfred Sievertson. Joanne was the loving wife of George Leo Hall, Sr., whom she married on August 11,...
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Margaret Ann Barricklow, 69

Margaret Ann Barricklow, 69, of Hughesville, Maryland, passed away on February 7, 2017 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on February 16, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Alphonsus Mills Nelson and Ella Thompson Nelson. Margaret worked as a Nursing Assistant prior to becoming a homemaker. She enjoyed working in the yard, especially raking...
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Gerald E. Johnson

Gerald E. Johnson

Gerald E. Johnson of Millsboro, DE died at his residence on February 6, 2017, two days before his 78th birthday surrounded by family and his beloved wife of 59 years Frances Johnson. Gerald “Jerry” was born on February 8, 1939 in Washington D.C. to the late James C. Johnson and the late Eileen M....
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Mary Isabelle Chaney, 94

Mary Isabelle Chaney, 94

Mary Isabelle Chaney, 94, of Hollywood, MD passed away on February 5, 2017 at her home with her loving daughter at her side. She was born April 2, 1922 in Charlestown, WV to the late Joseph Baker and Ida Elizabeth Locke McCauley. On October 12, 1941, she married her beloved husband, James G. Chaney....
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Rose Ann Latham, 52

Rose Ann Latham, 52

Rose Ann Latham, 52, of Chaptico, MD passed away peacefully on February 4, 2017 after a long courageous fight with MSA. She was born on November 19, 1964 in Leonardtown, MD to Martin Eugene “Gene” Latham and Peggy Joan Copsey. Rose was a 1982 graduate of Chopticon High School. She went to work for...
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Civil Rights Groups Push Legislation on Police Transparency

Civil Rights Groups Push Legislation on Police Transparency

Maryland is one of the least transparent states regarding police misconduct complaints, civil rights advocates said in Annapolis this week. The American Civil Liberties Union and CASA, a Latino and immigrant organization, as well as other civil rights groups on Wednesday announced support for legislation that would mandate transparency in police misconduct investigations in...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision

On February 9, 2017, at approximately 11:23 AM, patrol officers from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of Point Lookout Road and Radio Station Way for the report of a serious motor vehicle collision. Deputies arrived on scene and discovered a single vehicle off the roadway and into a tree....
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UPDATE: Police Identify Person of interest in the Murder Investigation of Lexington Park Woman

UPDATE: Police Identify Person of interest in the Murder Investigation of Lexington Park Woman

UPDATE: Charles County Sheriff’s investigators have identified the woman, and it has been determined she was not involved in the homicide. Detectives are still seeking the whereabouts of both suspects. 2/8/2017: Charles County Sheriff’s detectives are seeking the identity of a woman who is a person of interest in the homicide investigation of Miaquita...
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Governor Larry Hogan’s Robust 2017 Legislative Agenda

Governor Larry Hogan’s Robust 2017 Legislative Agenda

33 Specific Initiatives to Change Maryland for the Better More Jobs for Marylanders Act of 2017 Legislation that will create thousands of jobs by eliminating all state taxes for ten years for new manufacturers and providing income tax credits for existing manufacturers that create jobs in high unemployment areas. Road Kill Bill Repeal Legislation...
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IRS: Don’t Fall for Scam Calls and Emails

IRS: Don’t Fall for Scam Calls and Emails

Scams continue to use the IRS as a lure. These tax scams take many different forms. The most common scams are phone calls and emails from thieves who pretend to be from the IRS. Scammers use the IRS name, logo or a fake website to try and steal money from taxpayers. Identity theft can...
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Police in Charles County Make Quick Arrest in Yesterday’s Bank Robbery

Police in Charles County Make Quick Arrest in Yesterday’s Bank Robbery

UPDATE 2/8/2017: Charles County Sheriff’s detectives have charged Mortimer Mumpford Wade, 20, of Accokeek, with armed robbery, assault, and theft in connection with the bank robbery that occurred on February 7, 2017, at the Old Line Bank in Waldorf. Through investigation, Wade was identified as the suspect. Investigators served a search warrant at Wade’s...
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VX-23 Shows Support for Nolan Scully and Family

VX-23 Shows Support for Nolan Scully and Family

For the last few months VX-23 has proudly displayed the “NOLAN” name on F/A-18C #400 in honor of Southern Maryland’s Nolan Scully, whose courageous struggle served as a beacon of hope and inspiration for the entire Salty Dog team. Despite a heroic battle with cancer, 4-year-old Nolan passed away Feb. 4, 2017.
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State House Democrats Propose Legislation Aimed at Trump Policies

State House Democrats Propose Legislation Aimed at Trump Policies

Democratic lawmakers in Annapolis announced five priorities Tuesday aimed at resisting policy efforts by President Donald Trump’s administration and the Republican-controlled Congress. One would withdraw all of Maryland’s past calls for a constitutional convention, another would direct the attorney general to oppose “harmful” federal policies, two would create commissions to monitor health and financial...
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Wednesday’s Pet is Thelma

Wednesday’s Pet is Thelma

Wednesday’s Pet for 02/08/17 is Thelma Featured Pet: Thelma Rescue Group: Humane Society of Calvert County Breed: Hound Mix Sex: Female Size: Medium Vetted: Spayed and Up-to-date with routine shots Adoption Fee: Contact group for donation fee Thelma is a beautiful 4-year-old Hound Mix. She is very affectionate and loves to play ball. Thelma...
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VIDEO: Charles County Sheriff’s Officers Rescue Man From Burning Vehicle

VIDEO: Charles County Sheriff’s Officers Rescue Man From Burning Vehicle

On Sunday, January 29, 2017, at approximately 3:30 a.m., M/Cpl. Don Kabala of the Charles County Sheriff’s Office was in the parking lot of an auto dealership in the 2900 block of Crain Highway in Waldorf assisting the Maryland State Police with a DWI arrest when he heard a collision nearby. M/Cpl. Kabala pulled...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Detectives Arrest California Man for Possession of Marijuana

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Detectives Arrest California Man for Possession of Marijuana

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office detectives identified Tyler David Guice, 19, of California, as a distributor of marijuana. A search and seizure warrant was obtained for his residence and was executed by Vice Narcotics detectives, Vice Narcotics support team members, and a K-9 deputy. A search of the residence revealed 2.2 ounces of highly...
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Hollywood Woman Wins $30,000 Playing Keno at Moose Lodge in Hollywood

Hollywood Woman Wins $30,000 Playing Keno at Moose Lodge in Hollywood

A 51-year-old Hollywood resident is living the good life after winning $30,000 playing Keno, her favorite Maryland Lottery game. Eleanor Evitts was with her sister Denise Lane at the Patuxent Moose Lodge in Hollywood when Eleanor became an instant celebrity. The lucky winner has been playing Keno weekly at the lodge for years. The...
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Prince George’s County Felon Sentenced To Over 9 Years In Federal Prison For Gun And Drug Charges

Prince George’s County Felon Sentenced To Over 9 Years In Federal Prison For Gun And Drug Charges

U.S. District Judge Roger W. Titus sentenced Tyrell Lamont Thompson, a/k/a Freak, age 24, of Forestville, to 110 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine; possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime; and for being a felon in possession...
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Lexington Park Man Arrested After Intentionally Setting Fire to His Truck

Lexington Park Man Arrested After Intentionally Setting Fire to His Truck

Investigators from the State Fire Marshal’s Office responded for a vehicle fire on Tuesday, February 7, 2017, around 5:22 a.m., at 21262 Joe Baker Court in Lexington Park. A 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer was intentionally set on fire and subsequently destroyed by the fire. The Bay District Volunteer Fire Department responded and extinguished the fire...
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Maryland Casinos Generate $126.2 Million in Revenue During January

Maryland Casinos Generate $126.2 Million in Revenue During January

MGM National Harbor brings in $48.8 million in its first full calendar month In its first full calendar month of operation, MGM National Harbor generated $48,828,135 million from slot machines and table games in January, leading the way as the state’s six casinos totaled $126,212,756 in revenue during the first month of 2017 –...
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Police Investigating Stabbing in Great Mills

Police Investigating Stabbing in Great Mills

On February 5, 2017, at approximately 11:45 p.m, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division responded to a reported stabbing at the Villas at Greenview apartment complex in Great Mills. Detectives from the Criminal Investigations Division responded to the scene and are continuing the investigation. The suspects, described as two white males in...
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Reward Offered in Waldorf Bank Robbery

Reward Offered in Waldorf Bank Robbery

On Tuesday, February 7, 2017, at approximately 10:55 a.m., officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Old Line Bank at 2955 Crain Highway in Waldorf for the report of a bank robbery. A preliminary investigation revealed a male suspect entered the bank and handed a teller a note demanding money and...
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Police Obtain Second Arrest Warrant in Murder of Lexington Park Woman

Police Obtain Second Arrest Warrant in Murder of Lexington Park Woman

Charles County Sheriff’s detectives assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division have identified a second suspect wanted in connection with the murder of Miaquita Gray, of Lexington Park, who was shot and killed last week. An arrest warrant has been obtained for Charles Leon Thompson, Jr., 33, of Waldorf. The other suspect, Anthony Dangelo Wilkins,...
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