Monthly Archives: December 2017

Silver Spring Woman Arrested After Assaulting Police During Drunk Driving Arrest

Silver Spring Woman Arrested After Assaulting Police During Drunk Driving Arrest

On Sunday, December 17, 2017, at approximately 2:05 a.m., Trooper First Class T. Hooten of the Maryland State Police La Plata Barrack conducted a traffic stop on Billingsley Road in the area of Middletown Road, White Plains, for speeding. TFC Hooten made contact with the driver, Zenobia Zachary Johnson, 26 of Silver Spring, Maryland...
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UPDATE: 20-Year-Old Waldorf Man Arrested and Charged with First Degree Murder

UPDATE: 20-Year-Old Waldorf Man Arrested and Charged with First Degree Murder

  UPDATE – 12/18/2017: On December 16, 2017, Charles County Sheriff’s detectives arrested Nicholas Jabbar Williams, 20, of Waldorf, in connection with the murder of Cameron Marcel Townsend, 18, of Brandywine, who was shot and killed on December 14 in the intersection of Holly Avenue and Spruce Street in Waldorf. As detectives continue to...
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St. Mary’s County Government Holiday Schedule

St. Mary’s County Government Holiday Schedule

All St. Mary’s County Government administrative offices will be closed Monday, December 25 and Tuesday, December 26 for the Christmas holiday. Offices will reopen Wednesday, December 27. Offices will also be closed Monday, January 1, 2018 for the New Years holiday and reopen Tuesday, January 2. The St. Andrews Landfill, six (6) Convenience Centers...
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Charles County Government January Holiday Schedule

Charles County Government January Holiday Schedule

The County Administrator wishes to remind residents of changes to normal operating schedules for the month of January.  All offices, facilities, and services not listed will be operating their normal hours. Monday, Jan. 1 (New Year’s Day) • All Charles County Government offices and the Tri-County Animal Shelter in Hughesville are closed. • VanGO services will...
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UPDATE: “ALL CLEAR” Given at Huntingtown High School

UPDATE: “ALL CLEAR” Given at Huntingtown High School

UPDATE 12/18/2017 @ 11:30 a.m.: On December 18, 2017 at approximately 9:12 a.m. the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office received a call for a threat at Huntingtown High School. While deputies were responding another call was made to the Maryland State Police. The school was placed into a modified lockdown while Deputies and K-9 units cleared...
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Calvert County Government Announces Christmas Holiday Schedule

Calvert County Government Announces Christmas Holiday Schedule

The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners announces county offices will be closed Monday, Dec. 25 and Tuesday, Dec. 26, in observance of the Christmas holiday. In addition: • The three county senior centers will close Monday, Dec. 25 and Tuesday, Dec. 26. Meals on Wheels will not be delivered on these days. •...
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Speed Camera Locations for Charles County 12/18/2017 to 12/22/2017

Speed Camera Locations for Charles County 12/18/2017 to 12/22/2017

During the week of December 18, to December 22, 2017, automated speed enforcement cameras will be activated in the following school zones: Smallwood Drive at Wade Elementary School Leonardtown Road at Thomas Stone High School Marshall Corner Road at James Craik Elementary School Piney Church Road at St. Charles High School Cameras are activated Monday...
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Maryland Announces Comprehensive Oyster Restoration Plan

Maryland Announces Comprehensive Oyster Restoration Plan

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources today announced a comprehensive plan on oyster restoration, including its intention to recommend Breton Bay and the upper St. Mary’s River as the fourth and fifth tributaries to satisfy the state’s commitment to the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement goal of restoring native oyster habitat and populations in five tributaries by...
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Pet Owners Reminded to Be Extra Cautious During Holiday Season

Pet Owners Reminded to Be Extra Cautious During Holiday Season

The Calvert County Department of Public Safety Animal Control Division reminds pet owners to be extra cautious during the holiday season. Extra sights, sounds and people can cause pets to become over-stressed and may cause them to act out. “As a precaution to prevent additional stress to the pet and ensure the safety of...
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St. Mary’s County Deputies Arrest Second Robbery Suspect

St. Mary’s County Deputies Arrest Second Robbery Suspect

On October 14, 2017, at approximately 10:00 p,m., deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 48000 block of Chisleytown Road, in St. Inigoes, for a report of an assault involving two male suspects. Investigation revealed two suspects arrived at the victim’s residence, under the pretense of purchasing an item from...
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Waldorf Man Found Guilty of Sexual Abuse of a Minor

Waldorf Man Found Guilty of Sexual Abuse of a Minor

Tony Covington, State’s Attorney for Charles County announced that on Thursday, December 14, 2017 a Charles County jury convicted Darren Anthony Wimbush, 35 of Waldorf, of Sexual Abuse of a Minor and 10 counts of Second Degree Sex Offense. On June 30, 2015, the Charles County Sheriff’s Office received a Crime Solver’s anonymous tip...
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Maryland State Highway Administration Pre-treating Roads in Advance of Winter Storm

Maryland State Highway Administration Pre-treating Roads in Advance of Winter Storm

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) is pre-treating roads in advance of a storm that is forecast to affect the region later today. Midday drivers are encouraged to provide pre-treating trucks ample room to effectively pre-treat the highways. “This storm is forecast to arrive at the worst possible time –...
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Motorists Urged To Be Cautious With Winter Weather Expected

Motorists Urged To Be Cautious With Winter Weather Expected

Troopers are urging motorists to be cautious and be aware of potentially hazardous road conditions with winter weather expected today for much of Maryland. According to the National Weather Service, a winter weather advisory has been issued for 1:00 to 7:00 p.m. today for most of the Baltimore-Washington metro area. An inch or two...
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Missing Person by Request – Christopher Hicks – 17-Years-Old – St. Mary’s County

Missing Person by Request – Christopher Hicks – 17-Years-Old – St. Mary’s County

The family of 17 year old Christopher Hicks is asking for the public’s assistance in locating him, he is missing out of the Lexington Park area. Christopher was last seen in Baltimore County on November 13, 2017. He has been reported missing to the following Counties: St. Mary’s, Montgomery and Baltimore. If you have...
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IRS Warns Taxpayers of Email Scam Targeting Hotmail Users

IRS Warns Taxpayers of Email Scam Targeting Hotmail Users

The Internal Revenue Service is warning taxpayers and tax professionals of a new email scam targeting Hotmail users that is being used to steal personal and financial information. The phishing email subject line reads: “Internal Revenue Service Email No. XXXX | We’re processing your request soon | TXXXXXX-XXXXXXXX.” The email leads taxpayers to sign...
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WARM Program Seeks Volunteer Drivers

WARM Program Seeks Volunteer Drivers

As the cold weather sets in, The St. Mary’s County Department of Aging & Human Services is in search of additional volunteer drivers for Wrapping Arms ‘Round Many (WARM). The program provides emergency shelter for homeless individuals during the winter in St. Mary’s County. Wondering how you can make a difference regarding homeless individuals...
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Maryland Hunters Harvest 34,000 Deer during Firearm Season

Maryland Hunters Harvest 34,000 Deer during Firearm Season

Maryland hunters reported taking 34,412 deer during the state’s most popular hunt, the two-week firearm season. The total was similar to last year’s official harvest of 35,002. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources reported that more than 4,000 deer were taken on the two Sundays during the season, more than 10 percent of the total take during...
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Purse Snatching Sends Elderly Woman to Hospital, Female Suspect at Large

Purse Snatching Sends Elderly Woman to Hospital, Female Suspect at Large

On Wednesday, December 13, 2017, at approximately 9:15 p.m., the victim, an elderly female was in the parking lot of Dollar General, located in Charlotte Hall, when she was approached by a white female. The female suspect then attempted to take the victim’s purse; after a brief struggle the suspect was able to obtain...
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Dr. Richard Fleming Retires asVice President at CSM’s Prince Frederick Campus; Barbara Ives Appointed asInterim

Dr. Richard Fleming Retires asVice President at CSM’s Prince Frederick Campus; Barbara Ives Appointed asInterim

After nearly nine years at the College of Southern Maryland (CSM), Dr. Richard Fleming, vice president and dean of the Prince Frederick Campus at the College of Southern Maryland, has announced his retirement from CSM effective the end of December. Barbara Ives, who serves as director of CSM’s Office of Strategic Partnerships, which includes...
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Lottery Luck Arrives While Player Waits for Pizza in Lusby

Lottery Luck Arrives While Player Waits for Pizza in Lusby

A Maryland Lottery scratch-off fan who took a chance on Keno landed a $10,000 prize just in time for the holidays! The St. Mary’s County resident won his holiday cash following a long day at work. After coming home, the winner and his uncle set out to visit their favorite pizza place in Lusby. They ordered...
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Two Women Dead After Motor Vehicle Crash in Huntingtown

Two Women Dead After Motor Vehicle Crash in Huntingtown

On Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at approximately 11:55 a.m. deputies with the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the area of Plum Point Road and Cecil Lane, in Huntingtown, for a report of a motor vehicle collision. Upon arrival deputies requested members of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Crash Reconstruction Team (CRT) respond. Reconstruction...
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Governor Larry Hogan Announces 2018 Jobs and Economic Development Initiatives

Governor Larry Hogan Announces 2018 Jobs and Economic Development Initiatives

Governor Larry Hogan today announced a series of new initiatives to spur job creation and economic growth in Maryland and further establish the state’s leadership in key STEM-related (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) industries. The governor was joined by Commerce Secretary Mike Gill, Labor Secretary Kelly Schulz, University System of Maryland Chancellor Robert Caret, Wicomico...
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Suspect Charged for Making Bomb Threat at Power Plant

Suspect Charged for Making Bomb Threat at Power Plant

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homeland Security Division charged a man for making a bomb threat against the Keys Energy Plant in Brandywine. The suspect is 22-year-old Raekwon Dixon of the 2900 block of Brinkley Road in Temple Hills. Dixon is an employee of a construction company currently building the power plant. On...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office to Conduct Sobriety Checkpoint

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office to Conduct Sobriety Checkpoint

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint during the evening of Wednesday, December 13, 2017, in central St. Mary’s County. Sobriety checkpoints are a tool utilized in the battle against impaired driving. Impaired driving is a serious crime that kills three people every two hours, according to the United...
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Anton “Bud” S. Miller, Sr., 98

Anton “Bud” S. Miller, Sr. of Clinton, MD passed peacefully while surrounded by family on Thursday, December 7, 2017 at the age of 98. Born on the same land that he farmed his whole life to Bessie Marian (Robey) Miller and John Anton Miller, both now deceased. Farming trumped education when Bud was growing...
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