Monthly Archives: July 2018

Hit and Run Motor Vehicle Accident in Great Mills Injures One

Hit and Run Motor Vehicle Accident in Great Mills Injures One

On Wednesday, July 25, 2018, at approximately 2:35 p.m., police fire and rescue responded to Chancellors Run Road and Norris Road, for the report of a motor vehicle accident. Crews arrived on scene to find a Ford Expedition off the roadway and a Chevy Pick-up truck in the road involved in a rear-end style...
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Early Morning Motor Vehicle Accident Sends One to Trauma Center

Early Morning Motor Vehicle Accident Sends One to Trauma Center

On Thursday, July 26, 2018, at approximately 5:10 a.m., police fire and rescue personnel responded to the intersection of Three Notch Road and Millstone Landing Road, in Lexington Park, for the report of a motor vehicle accident. Crews arrived on scene to find a single vehicle in the roadway that had struck a pole and...
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Police in Calvert County Seeking Public’s Help Identifying Armed Robbers

Police in Calvert County Seeking Public’s Help Identifying Armed Robbers

On Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at approximately 2:07 p.m., the Calvert Control Center was notified of a robbery at the Discount Liquor Store located at 5005 Solomons Island Road, in Huntingtown. The caller advised the store was robbed at gunpoint by two suspects. The first suspect was described as a black male wearing a...
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Waldorf Man Sentenced to Over 16 Years in Federal Prison for Possession of Illegal Guns, Destructive Devices, and Possession of Child Pornography

Waldorf Man Sentenced to Over 16 Years in Federal Prison for Possession of Illegal Guns, Destructive Devices, and Possession of Child Pornography

U.S. District Judge Paul W. Grimm sentenced Caleb Andrew Bailey, 31, of Waldorf, to 200 months in prison, followed by lifetime supervised release, for illegal possession of unregistered machine guns, unregistered short-barreled rifles, and unregistered destructive devices, and for possession of child pornography. Judge Grimm also ordered that Bailey must register as a sex...
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Two Women Safe After Water Rescue in Leonardtown

Two Women Safe After Water Rescue in Leonardtown

On Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at approximately 2:15 p.m., the Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, firefighters from the Mechanicsville and Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Departments and Leonardtown Volunteer Rescue Squad responded to 26005 Point Lookout Road, in Leonardtown, to assist two citizens at the Craft Guild Shop reported to be stuck in...
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Police Investigating Break-Ins at Subway and Popeye’s on Great Mills Road

Police Investigating Break-Ins at Subway and Popeye’s on Great Mills Road

On Thursday, July 19, 2018, at approximately 6:50 a.m., St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and Maryland State Police responded to Subway, on Great Mills Road and North Shangri-La Drive, in Lexington Park, for the reported burglary. Police arrived on scene to find the front door of the business broken, it is unknown what time the...
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No Injuries Reported in Leonardtown Motor Vehicle Accident

No Injuries Reported in Leonardtown Motor Vehicle Accident

On Saturday, July 21, 2018, at approximately 8:50 p.m., police fire and rescue responded to the PNC Bank on Point Lookout Road, in Leonardtown, for the reported serious motor vehicle accident with the single vehicle overturned with people trapped. Crews arrived on scene to find a single SUV overturned in the roadway with one...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Break-Ins at Ledo’s Pizza and Captain Pat’s Seafood

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Break-Ins at Ledo’s Pizza and Captain Pat’s Seafood

On Tuesday, July 24, 2018, police responded to Ledo’s Pizza, on Three Notch Road and Corporate Drive, in Lexington Park, for the reported vandalism. Upon arrival of police it was discovered unknown suspect(s) had entered the business by breaking the front door and side window. It is unknown what items were stolen, however SMNEWSNET was on...
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UPDATE: Photos of Lexington Park WaWa Armed Robbers Released

UPDATE: Photos of Lexington Park WaWa Armed Robbers Released

On Monday, July 23, 2018, at approximately 12:30 a.m., Deputies St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and Troopers from the Maryland State Police responded to the WaWa Convenience Store on Three Notch Road, in Lexington Park, for the reported armed robbery. The suspects are reported to be two black males wearing masks and black clothing with...
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Richard Earl “Dick” Daniels, Sr., 90

Richard Earl “Dick” Daniels, Sr., 90

Richard Earl “Dick” Daniels, Sr. of Chesapeake Beach Maryland passed away peacefully at home on July 5, 2018. He was 90 years old. Dick was born on January 3, 1928 in Kansas City Missouri. He was adopted by Jeanette and Earl Daniels and was raised in Greene, Iowa. He graduated high school in Bristow...
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Deborah Ann “Debbie” Stergar, 64

Deborah Ann “Debbie” Stergar, 64

Deborah Ann “Debbie” Stergar, age 64, of Waldorf, Maryland passed away July 20, 2018 at home of natural causes. Born May 17, 1954 in Great Falls, Montana, Debbie was the daughter of Laverne Marie Stergar and the late Lt. Col. Gene John Stergar (USAF). She graduated from the University of Maryland School of Nursing...
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Joseph Ray “Pete” Massey, 66

Joseph Ray “Pete” Massey, 66

Joseph Ray “Pete” Massey, 66, of Hughesville, Maryland, died on July 14, 2018 at his residence. Born on March 31. 1952 in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Edna L. Cooper Massey and William R. Massey. Mr. Massey was a carpenter and worked 50 years with Choice Hotels. He enjoyed fishing...
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Jack Dene Salyers, 82

Jack Dene Salyers, 82

Jack Dene Salyers, 82, of La Plata, MD passed away on July 19, 2018 at his residence. Jack was born on October 31, 1935 in Hot Spot, KY to the late Nathan J. and Audrey M. Salyers. Jack proudly served in the United Sates Navy from 1955-1959. He was the former owner/operator of Pirates...
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Robert Lee “Mitch” Mitchell, 80

Robert Lee “Mitch” Mitchell, 80

Robert Lee “Mitch” Mitchell, age 80 of White Plains, Maryland, died July 14, 2018. Mitch served in the United States Marine Corps as a Sgt. from 1956-1960. He was a graduate of American University with a degree in Criminal Justice. He is also a retired Lt. with the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department with Merit...
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Christine Paula “Christie” Clark, 70

Christine Paula “Christie” Clark, 70

Christine Paula “Christie” Clark, 70, of St. Mary’s City died July 18, 2018 of ovarian cancer, supported for two years by her loving family. She was born in Baltimore to Katherine Singer and Walter Ralph Clark on February 19, 1948, and raised in St. Mary’s County with her older sister, Lani Clark. Christie’s parents...
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Robert (Bob) Keith Kirkwood, 76

Robert (Bob) Keith Kirkwood, 76

Robert (Bob) Keith Kirkwood, 76 of Waldorf, MD passed away on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at Waldorf Genesis Center. He was born on November 30, 1941 in Monroe, MI to the late Robert Harry Kirkwood and Luanna Elizabeth Laprad. Robert grew up in Monroe, MI. He was enlisted in the United States Navy and...
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David Joseph Harrison, 45

David Joseph Harrison, 45

David Joseph Harrison, 45 of Brandywine, MD passed away on July 14, 2018 while in the Dominican Republic with his family. David was born on December 26, 1972 in Washington, DC. David was a member of the Steamfitters Local #602 and employed as a Foreman with Southland Industries. David was an avid Redskin and...
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Peter Grover Hall, 72

Peter Grover Hall, 72

Peter Grover Hall, 72 of Saint Leonard, MD passed away on July 13, 2018. Born on August 17, 1945, he was the son of the late Fred and Beatrice Hall of Sanford, ME. He was born and raised in Sanford, ME and graduated from Sanford High School Class of 1963. Mr. Hall moved to...
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David Lee Miles, Jr. 37

David Lee Miles, Jr. 37

David Lee Miles, Jr. 37 of Hyattsville, MD passed away on July 11, 2018. He was born on July 28, 1980 in Cheverly, MD. David was the loving son of Stephanie Lynn Tavel Reumont (David Goff) of Lusby, MD and David Lee Miles, Sr. (Monica) of Charlestown, WV. David is survived by his children...
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Stephen Edgar Wathen, 89

Stephen Edgar Wathen, 89

Stephen Edgar Wathen, 89, of Leonardtown, MD passed away on July 19, 2018 in Callaway, MD. He was born on December 21, 1928 in Leonardtown, MD and was the son of the late Lola Wathen and Victor Elmer Wathen. Stephen was the loving husband of the late Mary T. Wathen whom he married in...
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Eliza McDowell Whitmire

Eliza McDowell Whitmire

Eliza McDowell Whitmire departed this earthly life and entered into eternal rest on Monday, July 16, 2018. Family and friends will unite on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 from 10:00 A.M. until time of service at 11:00 P.M.. at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 2294 Old Washington Rd., Waldorf, MD.
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Eleanor Louise Cole, 93

Eleanor Louise Cole, 93 of Lexington Park, MD, passed away on July 17, 2018. Family and friends will unite for visitation on Tuesday, July 24, 2018 from 5:00 pm – 7:00 p.m. at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 38576 Brett Way, Mechanicsville, MD. On Saturday, July 28, 2018 at 11:00 am, funeral services will be held...
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Mattie Bredell

Mattie Bredell

Mattie Bredell entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, July 18, 2018. Wife of the late Calvin Bredell, is survived by her children, Calvin Bredell, II, Joyce Bredell, Donald Bredell (Esther), Kimberly Bredell, and Ronnie Bredell; and a host of other relatives and friends. Family and friends will unite on Monday, July 30, 2018 from...
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Casey Jones Restaurant and Pub to Close

Casey Jones Restaurant and Pub to Close

Casey Jones Restaurant and Pub in a La Plata, which has been a landmark in the area since 1980, will be closing August 4, 2018. It will be replaced by a new restaurant from Washington D.C. restaurant group EatWell DC. The new restaurant will be named The Charles — Farm Table & Public House...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Releases Statement on Two Recent Armed Robberies

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Releases Statement on Two Recent Armed Robberies

On July 22, 2018, at approximately 11:30 P.M. deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 21000 block of Great Mills Road in Lexington Park, for the report of a robbery. Two victims reported while at the PNC Bank ATM, two black males approached and one had a firearm. The suspects...
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