Monthly Archives: May 2017

Help Identify Theft Suspect who Stole Woman’s Purse in California

Help Identify Theft Suspect who Stole Woman’s Purse in California

On Saturday, April 29, 2017 at approximately 9:15 a.m, a tall black male (seen in the video) stole a purse containing a very large sum of cash. The victim was at the Cheseldine Car Wash, at 22667 Mercedes Drive, in California, when the suspect stole a purse containing $5,000 cash from the front seat of...
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Employees Graduate from Rigorous Systems Engineering and Systems Integration Programs at Naval Postgraduate School

Employees Graduate from Rigorous Systems Engineering and Systems Integration Programs at Naval Postgraduate School

Twenty-three Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) and Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) employees received their Master of Science degrees in systems engineering (MSSE) or engineering systems (MSES) and 13 earned their Lead Systems Integrator (LSI) certificates from the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) at a graduation ceremony here Apr. 13. Graduate Joan Melendez,...
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Police in Charles County Seeking Public’s Help Identifying Vandalism Suspects

Police in Charles County Seeking Public’s Help Identifying Vandalism Suspects

On Sunday, April 30, 2017, between 1:30 a.m. – 5:00 a.m., unknown suspect(s) broke out windows to several cars in the Highgrove and Kingsview neighborhoods, in Charles County. Nothing was reported stolen. A home surveillance camera showed two subjects who may be connected to the vandalism. Anyone with information is asked to call Officer...
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Wednesday’s Pet is WILBUR

Wednesday’s Pet is WILBUR

Wednesday’s Pet for 5-3-2017 WILBUR Featured Pet: WILBUR Rescue Group: Doodle Dawgs and Fabulous Felines Breed: Chihuahua Mix Sex: Male Size: Small (9 lbs) Vetted: Neutered and Up-to-date with routine shots Adoption Fee: $325.00 (See Procedures on Rescue’s site) http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/doodledawgs.html Wilbur is an 8-year-old Chihuahua/Miniature Pincher Mix. He is athletic, sturdy and loving. Wilbur...
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Police Investigating Shooting in Lexington Park

Police Investigating Shooting in Lexington Park

On Wednesday, May 3, 2017, at approximately 2:40 a.m., St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to Suburban Drive in Lexington Park for a report of a shooting. Deputies and Maryland State Troopers arrived on scene and made contact with a 25-year-old St. Inigoes man suffering from injuries. The victim claimed to have been...
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Prince George’s County Police Department to Conduct Sobriety Checkpoint

Prince George’s County Police Department to Conduct Sobriety Checkpoint

On Friday, May 5, 2017, the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Special Operations Division will conduct a sobriety checkpoint from 9:00 pm to 3:00 am. Officers will be focusing on the central portion of the county. This is one of the many checkpoints that will be conducted throughout the year. Never drink and drive....
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Former Pastor from St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church Pleads Guilty to Federal Bank Fraud Charges

Former Pastor from St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church Pleads Guilty to Federal Bank Fraud Charges

On Monday, May 1, 2017, John S. Mattingly, age 71, of Charlotte Hall, Maryland, pleaded guilty to bank fraud in connection with a scheme to steal funds from St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, while he was the pastor. The guilty plea was announced by Acting United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Stephen...
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Lexington Park Man Arrested for Knife Assault on Roommate

Lexington Park Man Arrested for Knife Assault on Roommate

On Thursday, April 20, 2017, Deputies from St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 48000 block of Park Pines Rd., Lexington Park, for a reported disturbance. Upon arrival, Sgt. K. Moritz met with the victim who advised, Adam Silcott Roberts, 24 of Lexington Park, and the victim share an apartment. There was an...
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Lexington Park Woman Arrested for Violation of Protective Order

Lexington Park Woman Arrested for Violation of Protective Order

Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to Iverson Drive, Lexington Park, for an alleged harassment. Deputies met with the victim who advised the suspect had called the victims cell phone while an active Protective Order was in place.  While Deputies were on scene, the suspect identified as Yelena Marie Mcafee, 19 of...
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Lexington Park Woman Arrested for Assault After Biting Victim

Lexington Park Woman Arrested for Assault After Biting Victim

On Friday, April 24, 2017, Deputy G. Bare of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence on the 21000 block of Ronald Dr., Lexington Park, for a reported domestic assault. Deputies met with the victim who advised there was a verbal altercation with the suspect, who was identified as Shirley Ann...
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Park Quest Registration Opens for Maryland Families Seeking Outdoor Adventure

Park Quest Registration Opens for Maryland Families Seeking Outdoor Adventure

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources today is opening registration for Park Quest, the popular family-based outdoor adventure program. Park Quest allows families to engage in outdoor activities and adventures at Maryland’s beautiful state parks and public lands throughout the summer. “We are marking the 10th anniversary of Park Quest, and we’re featuring our best quests for this year’s celebration,” Maryland...
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Mother of Twins is ‘Double Winner’ on Double Match Scratch-off

Mother of Twins is ‘Double Winner’ on Double Match Scratch-off

A “Double Winner” from District Heights is the first player to win the $10,000 top prize on a $2 scratch-off, Double Match, that went on sale at Lottery retailers last week. The 34-year-old was running errands in Prince George’s County when she found her lucky instant ticket. On her way out of Giant #342...
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CSM President Dr. Bradley Gottfried to be Keynote Speaker at Spring Graduation, May 18

CSM President Dr. Bradley Gottfried to be Keynote Speaker at Spring Graduation, May 18

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) will recognize candidates for degrees and certificates during its 58th Annual Spring Commencement Ceremony May 18 at the La Plata Campus. CSM President Dr. Bradley Gottfried, who will be retiring at the end of June after 11 years of leading the college, will provide the keynote address. Appointed...
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Results of Enhanced Impaired Driving Initiatives Released

Results of Enhanced Impaired Driving Initiatives Released

UPDATE: On April 28, 2017, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office in partnership with the Maryland State Police and the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office hosted a “Border to Border” sobriety checkpoint in the area of the Thomas Johnson Bridge in California, Maryland. A total of 595 vehicles passed through the checkpoint held on the...
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Phyllis Sharon (Stauffer) Starkey

Phyllis Sharon (Stauffer) Starkey

Phyllis Sharon (Stauffer) Starkey passed into the arms of the Lord April 26, 2017 after a year and a half battle with cancer. She was born on July 23, 1952 in Pidgeon, Michigan. She was preceded in death by her parents Allen Roy Stauffer and Virginia L. Walker.  Phyllis graduated from Lakewood High School...
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Nicholas “Nick” G. Colevas, 35

Nicholas “Nick” G. Colevas, 35

Nicholas “Nick” G. Colevas, 35, of Owings, Maryland died suddenly on April 25, 2017. He was born September 16, 1981 in Washington, D.C., the son of Glenn A. and Linda C. Colevas. He attended schools in Calvert County Maryland and graduated from Northern High School in 1999. He later attended Towson University as a...
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Roger Lee Bailey, 75

Roger Lee Bailey, 75, of Newburg, MD died on April 28, 2017 at the University of MD Charles Regional Medical Center in LaPlata, MD. Born in Corinne, WV on March 20, 1942 to the late Noble Bailey and the late Mattie F. Bailey, Roger is also preceded in death by his brothers, Noble Bailey,...
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Joseph Donald William Walker, 29

Joseph Donald William Walker, 29

Joseph Donald William Walker, 29, of Indian Head, MD died unexpectedly on April 26, 2017. Born in Roanoke, VA on August 10, 1987, Joseph is preceded in death by his father, James E. Walker and grandparents, Glory and Joseph Campbell. Joseph is survived by mother, Maureen Walker; wife, Jamie Watson; son, Charles Walker; daughter, Brooklyn...
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Tommy David Wright, 69

Tommy David Wright, 69

Tommy David Wright, age 69 of Welcome, Maryland, died April 28, 2017 at his residence with Hospice. Tommy lived in Southern Maryland almost his entire life. He was born in Washington, DC and grew up in Nanjemoy, Maryland. He lived for a while in Florida when he was a young man but then returned...
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Janet Lee Garvey

Janet Lee Garvey

Janet Lee Garvey passed away peacefully Friday, April 28, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She lived a full life and will be forever missed by her family and friends. After 32 years of service, Janet retired in 2010 as the Potomac Library Branch Manager. Janet looked forward to helping others and remained a...
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Herbert Joseph Petty, 77

Herbert Joseph Petty, 77

Herbert Joseph Petty, 77 of Accokeek, MD passed away on April 28, 2017 at United Medical Center in Washington, DC. He was born on October 11, 1939 in Washington, DC to the late George W. and Ethel H. (Suthard) Petty. Herbert was a building supervisor for the Prince George’s County Public School System for...
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Thomas Dona “Don” Proctor, Sr., 85

Thomas Dona “Don” Proctor, Sr., 85

Thomas Dona “Don” Proctor, Sr. passed at the age of 85 at his residence in Pomfret, Maryland on April 27, 2017. Thomas was born on Sunday, October 25, 1931 in Bel Alton, MD to the late Clements and Mary Alberta (Harley) Proctor. On May 17, 1958, he married his sweetheart, Anna Theresa Proctor and...
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Marvin Lee Gilroy, 68

Marvin Lee Gilroy, 68

Marvin Lee Gilroy of Nanjemoy, Maryland, died on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at the Charles County Hospice House surrounded by his loving family. He was 68 years old. Born on April 23, 1949 in Nanjemoy, he was the son of the late Ida Florine Rodgers Gilroy and John Louis Gilroy. Affectionately known as “Bubba”,...
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George Richard Buck, 78

George Richard Buck, 78

George Richard Buck, 78, of Brandywine, Maryland, died on April 29, 2017 at his home. Born in Annapolis, Maryland on April 21, 1939, he was the son of the late George Sanford Buck and the late Catherine May Sansbury Buck. George worked at Pence’s Barbershop in Clarendon, Virginia for 20 years. He also was...
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George Lawrence Wagner, 73

George Lawrence Wagner, 73

George Lawrence Wagner, born December 31, 1944, in Washington, DC, died April 28, 2017, in Wilson, NC. He was a devoted husband for more than 50 years to Claudia Jean (Jeannie) Wynne Wagner of New Bern, NC. George attended high school in Lothian, MD, after which, he proudly served 4 years in the US...
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