Monthly Archives: December 2018

Lexington Park Man Arrested for Possession of Heroin and Handgun

Lexington Park Man Arrested for Possession of Heroin and Handgun

On Wednesday, December 26, 2018, Deputy Forbes of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, conducted a traffic stop in the 21300 block of Village Court in Great Mills. The operator of the vehicle was identified as Marcus Darnell Courtney, 27 of Great Mills. Courtney fled on foot during the traffic stop and was quickly...
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Police in Calvert County Asking for Public’s Assistance Identifying Attempted Armed Robber in Lusby

Police in Calvert County Asking for Public’s Assistance Identifying Attempted Armed Robber in Lusby

On Thursday, December 27, 2018, at approximately 6:40 a.m. Deputies from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Shell Gas Station in Lusby for a report of an attempted robbery. Witnesses advised that a white male suspect in his 30’s parked a newer model Nissan passenger car (blue/gray in color) at the Lusby Post...
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WANTED – Calvert County Sheriff’s Office 12/27/2018

WANTED – Calvert County Sheriff’s Office 12/27/2018

The following persons are wanted by the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Warrant Unit is responsible for the service of criminal and child support warrants as well as criminal summonses issued by the courts. They are also responsible for coordinating extraditions of suspects out of state. If you have information...
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Motor Vehicle Accident Reported in California

Motor Vehicle Accident Reported in California

On Wednesday, December 26, 2018, at approximately 3:00 p.m., police fire and emergency personnel responded to Three Notch Road and Miramar Way, in California, for the report of a motor vehicle accident. One person had to be extricated from their vehicle by firefighters, three others were also injured. Updates will be provided as the...
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Gary Allan Werth, 61

Gary Allan Werth, 61

Gary Allan Werth, 61, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on Monday, December 3, 2018. Born on March 2, 1957 in Kenmore, NY, he was the son of Allan Edward Werth and Audrey Marie Werth. Gary served his country in the US Army and worked in the home improvement business. He was a member of...
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Pamela Jean Crawford

Pamela Jean Crawford

She was born on February 7, 1956 in New Castle, PA to Betty Pander Bonanni of Estreo, FL and the late John Bonanni. Pam was a loving mother and grandmother. Her grandchildren were her pride and joy and she enjoyed spending her time with them. She is survived by her mother, Betty Bonanni of...
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James Rodell Washington

Peacefully on Sunday, December 16, 2018, James Rodell Washington departed this earthly life in Washington, DC. Family and friends will unite on Monday, December 31, 2018 from 9:00am until time of Mass of Christian Burial 10:00am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 201 St. Mary’s Ave. La Plata, MD 20646. Interment will follow at Church...
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Leon Miller

Leon Miller

Leon Miller departed this earthly life on Friday, December 21, 2018. Family and friends will unite Friday, December 28, 2018 from 10:00am until time of service at 11:00am at Liberty Baptist church, 527 Kentucky Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003. Interment will follow at Washington National Cemetery, Suitland, MD.
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Mabel A. Lewis

Mabel A. Lewis

Mabel A. Lewis departed this earthly life on Wednesday, December 12, 2018. Family and friends will unite on Friday, December 28, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. until time of service at 10:00 a.m., at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 2294 Old Washington Rd., Waldorf, MD 20601. Interment following at Heritage Cemetery,
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17-Year-Old Boy Killed on Christmas in Glen Burnie After Being Struck by Vehicle

17-Year-Old Boy Killed on Christmas in Glen Burnie After Being Struck by Vehicle

On Tuesday, December 25, 2018 at approximately 7:45 p.m. officers from the Anne Arundel County Police Department responded to a pedestrian accident on eastbound Rt. 100 and Oakwood Road in Glen Burnie. Preliminary investigation showed that a group of juveniles were attempting to cross Rt. 100 on foot. While crossing the eastbound lanes, two...
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Fire Departments in Calvert County Rescue Missing Dog Found on Cliff on Christmas Eve

Fire Departments in Calvert County Rescue Missing Dog Found on Cliff on Christmas Eve

On Monday Morning, December 24, 2018, firefighters from Solomons, Huntingtown, Dunkirk and Prince Frederick Volunteer fire department assisted a family who’s dog had fallen over a cliffs edge in the Chesapeake Ranch Estates. Chief 2 from Prince Frederick was lowered to the dog via a rope system by crews from Solomons, Huntingtown and Dunkirk,...
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VIDEO: Third Motor Vehicle Accident on FDR Boulevard in California Since Opening

VIDEO: Third Motor Vehicle Accident on FDR Boulevard in California Since Opening

There have been 3 motor vehicle accidents at the intersection of  FDR Boulevard and First Colony Boulevard, in California, two of them have been considered serious. On Monday, December 24, 2018 at approximately 3:05 p.m., police fire and rescue personnel responded to First Colony Boulevard and FDR Boulevard in California, for the reported serious motor...
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Joseph “Joe” Arthur Cooper, 81

Joseph “Joe” Arthur Cooper, 81

Joseph “Joe” Arthur Cooper, 81 of California, MD passed away on December 22, 2018 at his residence. Born March 18, 1937 in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Joseph Cooper and Helen Peters King and Rupert King. Joe was the loving husband Jean Cooper of California, MD who he married on...
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TRACK SANTA NOW – LIVE

Track Santa Claus as he travels around the world delivering presents to all the boys and girls everywhere! Where is Santa now? Is he in Southern Maryland? Check back to find out!
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14-Year-Old Boy Charged with Arson of Family Home in Waldorf

14-Year-Old Boy Charged with Arson of Family Home in Waldorf

Deputy State Fire Marshals have charged a fourteen-year-old male with arson charges stemming from a fire that occurred yesterday in the 4000 block of Blue Bird Drive in Waldorf. Investigators were requested by firefighters after extinguishing a bedroom fire inside the two-story townhouse. On December 23, 2018 at approximately 12:30 p.m. firefighters from Waldorf...
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VIDEO: Vehicle Strikes Pole & Catches on Fire in Early Morning Great Mills Car Crash

VIDEO: Vehicle Strikes Pole & Catches on Fire in Early Morning Great Mills Car Crash

On Monday, December 24, 2018 at approximately 2:20 a.m., police fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Flat Iron Road, and Shady Drive in Great Mills, for the reported motor vehicle accident with one vehicle on fire. Crews arrived on scene to find a vehicle off the roadway and on fire with...
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Weapon Discharge at “Police Holiday Party” in Prince George’s County Under Investigation

Weapon Discharge at “Police Holiday Party” in Prince George’s County Under Investigation

12/23/2018: Eight Prince George’s County Police officers have now been released from discretionary suspension as our Internal Affairs Division continues its investigation into a weapon discharge at a holiday gathering of off-duty PGPD officers that left two of those officers injured last weekend. On the evening of December 15th, several off-duty PGPD officers were...
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Confessed Serial Killer Provides Sketch of Woman He Says He Killed in 1972

Confessed Serial Killer Provides Sketch of Woman He Says He Killed in 1972

Earlier this week, convicted serial killer, Samuel Little, sketched this drawing of a young woman he confessed to killing in Prince George’s County in 1972. The department’s Cold Case Unit hopes this image will finally lead detectives to uncovering the victim’s name. She is one of approximately 90 women who Samuel Little has admitted...
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Six Arrested in Anne Arundel County on Drug Charges

Six Arrested in Anne Arundel County on Drug Charges

In June of 2018, members of the Anne Arundel County Police Department, Southern District Tactical Narcotics Division received information regarding possible sales and distribution of controlled dangerous substances from a residence in the 1300 block of Juniper Street in Shady Side. An investigation was opened in reference to these complaints. During this six month...
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Two Women Arrested in Calvert County for Package Thefts

Two Women Arrested in Calvert County for Package Thefts

On December 19, 2018, Detective Wayne Wells, of the Calvert County County Sheriff’s Office, identified a 4 door black Saturn Vue with tinted windows and a Redskins sticker in the back window as a suspect vehicle in several thefts of packages at various residences around the county. The investigation also developed Inga Lee Savoy-Howes, 50, and...
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Pedestrian Flown to Trauma Center After Struck by Vehicle in Ridge

Pedestrian Flown to Trauma Center After Struck by Vehicle in Ridge

On Saturday, December 22, 2018 at approximately 6:15 p.m., police fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Three Notch Road and Cedar Lane in Ridge, for the reported motor vehicle accident involving a pedestrian. Crews arrived on scene to find a single patient laying in the roadway after being struck by a...
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Ellis Eugene “Sonny” Tolbert, 81

Ellis Eugene “Sonny” Tolbert, 81

Ellis Eugene “Sonny” Tolbert, 81, of Chaptico, MD passed away after a long illness on Thursday, December 20, 2018 at Taylor Farms in Bushwood, MD surrounded by his loving family. A small private memorial will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Last Chance Animal Resue,...
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Richard William “Rick” Radvany, 62

Richard William “Rick” Radvany, 62

Richard William “Rick” Radvany, 62, of Chaptico, MD passed away suddenly on Monday, December 17, 2018 at his home with his wife at his side. He was born December 31, 1955 in Richmond, VA to the late William Alfred and Aline Lee Greene Radvany. On February 5, 1975, Rick enlisted in the United States...
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Dorothy Elizabeth Purcell, 91

Dorothy Elizabeth Purcell, 91

Dorothy Elizabeth Purcell, 91, passed away peacefully at her home in Lexington Park, MD on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 2, 1927 in Leonardtown, MD to the late Herbert Joseph and Elizabeth Burch Higgs. Dorothy was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County. Her family...
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George Paul Raff, 68

George Paul Raff, 68

George Paul Raff, 68, of Hughesville, MD passed away peacefully Friday, December 14, 2018 at Southern Maryland Hospital Center in Clinton, MD surrounded by his loving family. George was born November 13, 1950 in Boston, MA. He was the son of the late George A. Raff and Margaret F. Carroll Raff. George graduated from...
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