Monthly Archives: December 2017

Darien Jon Cotton

Darien Jon Cotton born February 7, 2000 in Muskegon, Michigan passed unexpectedly on December 14, 2017 in Washington DC. Darien was a sweet and funny young man who loved electronics especially his Kindle. Darien dreamed to work in the Information and Technology field. Darien will be missed by all who knew him. Friends can...
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Thomas Kenneth Beveridge, 87

Thomas Kenneth Beveridge, 87

(In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Parkinson Disease Association, National Office, 135 Parkinson Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10305) Thomas Kenneth Beveridge, 87, of Hollywood, MD, formerly of Rayland, Ohio, passed away on December 18, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 4, 1930 in...
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William Eric Chin

William Eric Chin

William Eric Chin, loving son of Willie and Betty Chin, passed away on December 19, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Kara and daughter, Aspyn; his sons, Eric Chin (Michelle) and Ryan Chin; two beautiful grandchildren, Cooper and Allison; his sisters, Wanda Reuille (Mike) and Nadine Aubel (Rick). William graduated from Southern Bible...
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Sandra M. Hill

Sandra M. Hill

Sandra M. Hill, affectionately known as “Sandy”, was born on November 5, 1947 in Alexandria, VA, to the late Cloyd J. Hilliard and Atha L. Blackwell. She entered into eternal peace December 19, 2017. Sandra was educated in the St. Mary’s County School system and graduated from George Washington Carver High School. May 10,...
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Luther Paul Stocks

Luther Paul Stocks, of Forestville, MD, formerly of North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 21, 2017. Friends may unite with the family on Friday, December 29, from 10:00 am until time of Homegoing Celebration at 11:00 am at Scripture Cathedral Church located at 7610 Central Avenue in Hyattsville, MD 20785. Interment will...
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Joseph Leroy Wilson, Sr.

Joseph Leroy Wilson, Sr.

In his majestic wisdom, our Heavenly Father, who is perfect in all actions, called our beloved Joseph Leroy Wilson, Sr., to his eternal home. Joseph Leroy Wilson, Sr. was born on September 8, 1949 to the late Mary Margaret Wilson-Feazell and Joseph Leroy Bush. Known to his family as Roy, Leroy or Hicks, he...
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Kevin B. York

Peacefully on Friday, December 15, 2017 Kevin B. York departed this earthly life in Washington, DC. Family and friends will unite on Friday, January 5, 2017 from 3:00 p.m. until time of service at 4:00 p.m. at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 2294 Old Washington Road, Waldorf, MD 20601.
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Yelanda Bush-Coles

Yelanda Bush-Coles

Yelanda Bush-Coles departed this earthly life on Friday, December 15, 2017. Family and friends will unite on Thursday, December 28, 2017 from 10:00 am until time of service 11:00 am at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 2294 Old Washington Rd., Waldorf, MD. Interment immediately following at Heritage Memorial Cemetery, Waldorf, MD.
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Reports of Shots Fired on Ronald Drive in Lexington Park

Reports of Shots Fired on Ronald Drive in Lexington Park

On Saturday, December 23, 2017, at approximately 6:05 p.m., deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and Troopers from the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack responded to Ronald Drive, in Lexington Park, for the report of shots fired. One witness told SMNEWSNET they heard 4 or 5 shots and saw a car in the...
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Mechanicsville Man Sentenced To 25 Years In Prison for Production of Child Pornography

Mechanicsville Man Sentenced To 25 Years In Prison for Production of Child Pornography

On December 19, 2017, United States District Judge Roger W. Titus sentenced Aaron Lee Smiley, 57, of Mechanicsville, to 25 years in prison, followed by a lifetime of supervised release, for Sexual Exploitation of a Minor for the Purpose of Producing Child Pornography. Judge Titus also ordered forfeiture of Smiley’s interest in his house because...
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Charles County Sheriff’s Deputy Sentenced to 2 Years in Prison for Possession of Child Pornography

Charles County Sheriff’s Deputy Sentenced to 2 Years in Prison for Possession of Child Pornography

UPDATE 12/21/2017: United States District Judge Paul W. Grimm has sentenced former Charles County Sheriff’s Deputy Alexander C. Sullivan, age 38, of King George, Virginia, to 2 years in prison followed by five years of supervised release for possession of child pornography. The sentence was announced by Acting United States Attorney for the District of...
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Lexington Park Man Assaulted and Robbed of Cash, Drugs and Gun During Drug Deal

Lexington Park Man Assaulted and Robbed of Cash, Drugs and Gun During Drug Deal

On Sunday, December 16, 2017, at approximately 6:55 p.m., deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 23000 block of Green Holly Road, in Lexington Park, for a report of an armed robbery. Contact was made with the victim who advised he arranged to meet with Jerel Gaines to conduct a drug...
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Governor Larry Hogan Announces Legislation to Protect Maryland Taxpayers Under Federal Tax Reform

Governor Larry Hogan Announces Legislation to Protect Maryland Taxpayers Under Federal Tax Reform

Governor Larry Hogan announced that the administration will be submitting legislation to mitigate potential negative impacts of federal tax reform on Maryland taxpayers. The legislation will return any additional state revenue received due to the loss of federal deductions and exemptions. The governor made the following statement at a meeting of the Board of...
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MDOT SHA Lifts Non-Emergency Lane Closures to Clear Way for Holiday Travelers

MDOT SHA Lifts Non-Emergency Lane Closures to Clear Way for Holiday Travelers

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) is suspending non-emergency lane closures for the long holidays. Travel forecasting agencies are predicting busier roads this holiday season as fuel prices have remained stable, enabling more people to take to the roads. Thursday and Friday are expected to be “getaway days” for millions...
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VIDEO: Police in St. Mary’s County Seeking Public’s Help Identifying Theft Suspect

VIDEO: Police in St. Mary’s County Seeking Public’s Help Identifying Theft Suspect

On Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at approximately 1:55 a.m., an unknown male suspect entered an unlocked vehicle in the area of Ark Court (Bay Ridge Subdivision, Lexington Park). Police are looking to identify the unknown male suspect in the video below. If anyone has any information as to the identity of the of the...
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UPDATE: 26-Year-Old Lexington Park Man Killed in Motor Vehicle Accident in Mechanicsville

UPDATE: 26-Year-Old Lexington Park Man Killed in Motor Vehicle Accident in Mechanicsville

UPDATE 12/21/2017: On Wednesday, December 20, 2017, at approximately 2:50 p.m., deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to a motor vehicle accident in the 37000 block of New Market Road, in the area of Whalen Road, in Mechanicsville. Units arrived on scene to find a two vehicle head on collision involving...
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Charles County Sheriff’s Office to Conduct Sobriety Checkpoint

Charles County Sheriff’s Office to Conduct Sobriety Checkpoint

Members of the Charles County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Operations Unit, along with Maryland State Police, will conduct an impaired driver checkpoint on Wednesday, December 20 between 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. Special patrols and enforcement focused on impaired and aggressive driving are conducted year round. The CCSO is reminding drivers who might become impaired...
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Wednesday’s Pet is SCOUT

Wednesday’s Pet is SCOUT

Wednesday’s Pet for 12-20-17 is SCOUT Featured Pet: Scout Rescue Group: Second Hope Rescue Breed: American Bulldog/Yellow Labrador Mix Sex: Male Size: Medium Vetted: Neutered and Up-to-date with routine shots Adoption Fee: $250.00 Scout is a happy go lucky boy looking for a family to call his own. Scout was adopted as a young...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Public’s Help Identifying Thief at Library

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Public’s Help Identifying Thief at Library

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the person pictured. On December 18, 2017, at approximately 11:45 a.m., at the Lexington Park Library, the suspect stole a Swiss Gear satchel containing a HP laptop, charging cord, and two text books. The suspect left the library operating a silver Toyota Corolla....
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Public’s Help Identifying iPad Thief

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Public’s Help Identifying iPad Thief

On September 22, 2017, a burglary occurred to a residence in the 46000 block of South Shangri La Drive, located in Lexington Park. Among items stolen, was an Apple iPad; when the iPad was powered on, these photographs were taken. Anyone with information about this incident or the identity of the individual pictured, is...
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Charles County man wins $100,000 on Lady Luck instant ticket

Charles County man wins $100,000 on Lady Luck instant ticket

A Waldorf-area federal government retiree is whistling a snappier tune today after winning a $100,000 top prize on a Lady Luck scratch-off last weekend. The 66-year-old has played Maryland Lottery scratch-offs for several years. He prefers to pick newer instant tickets because they have more top prizes available. Last week, when he redeemed a...
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UPDATE – Details Released: Pilot from State Police Aviation Command Arrested on Child Pornography Charges

UPDATE – Details Released: Pilot from State Police Aviation Command Arrested on Child Pornography Charges

12/20/2017: In December 2017 Maryland State Police investigators, part of the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, received a NCMEC (National Center for Missing and Exploited Children) Cyber Tip for investigation. The cyber tip was sent in by the electronic service provider Google Inc. referencing suspected child pornography being uploaded to the Google user...
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Angela E. Sunstone, 41

Angela E. Sunstone, 41

Angela E. Sunstone,41, of North Beach, MD passed on Wednesday December 13, 2017. Born in Washington, DC she was a daughter of Terry and Carolyn (Jones) Sunstone. She was the beloved wife of James P. Roa. She was employed as a statistician at the Census Bureau. She loved acting for the Twin Beach Players,...
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Bernard Hampton Cox, Jr

Bernard Hampton Cox, Jr. beloved husband of Suzanne Walker Cox, died December 12, 2017 at Hospice House of Charles County after prolonged illnesses. He is survived by sons, Thomas Hampton Cox (Jennifer Flanagan Cox), Robert Holland Cox and Jay Carlisle Cox; grandchildren, Trevor Hampton Cox, Caitlin Eileen Cox and Robert Holland Cox, Jr.; sisters,...
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Gertrude “Trudy” Horne, 88

Gertrude “Trudy” Horne, of Ft. Washington, MD passed on December 14, 2017 at the age of 88. Beloved wife of Eddie Horne; Devoted mother of Sharon R. Jacob (Stephen Jacob) of Brandywine, MD, Brenda Casabona (Charlie Casabona) of Martinsburg, WVA, and Dorothea Horne (Tom Harmon) of Fredicksburg, VA; Dear grandmother of Sarah Jacob of...
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