Monthly Archives: December 2018

Two Waldorf Women Arrested for Shoplifting at Harris Teeter in California

Two Waldorf Women Arrested for Shoplifting at Harris Teeter in California

On December 11, 2018, Master Trooper M. Davis, from the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack was inside the Harris Teeter store located in California, when he observed two women take items and leave the store without paying for them. The officer advised the women to return inside the store for an investigation. Trooper K....
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office to Conduct Sobriety Checkpoint on Friday, Dec. 21

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office to Conduct Sobriety Checkpoint on Friday, Dec. 21

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office with the assistance of other agencies, will be conducting a roadside sobriety checkpoint during the evening of Friday, Dec. 21, 2018 on Route 235 in Lexington Park. At Friday’s checkpoint, law enforcement officers will evaluate drivers for signs of alcohol or drug impairment. Drivers will also be checked...
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Ernest Nelson Windson, Jr., 75 “Ernie”

Ernest  Nelson Windson, Jr., 75 “Ernie”

Ernest Nelson Windson, Jr. “Ernie” of Lothian, MD died on December 7, 2018 at the age of 75. Born in Baltimore, MD the son of Agnes Ann Ellner Windsor and Ernest Nelson Windsor, Sr. Loving father of Drema M. Fowler, Patrick N. Windsor and Kevin J. Windsor; dear brother of Ellen Ann Moore, Christine...
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Donna Lynn Humphreys, 57

Donna Lynn Humphreys, 57

Donna Lynn Humphreys, 57, of Port Republic, Maryland passed away December 15, 2018 at Burnett-Calvert Hospice House. She was born April 20, 1961 to the late Leroy H. Humphreys and Catherine Pitcher Humphreys. She married Roger E. Humphreys and resided in Calvert Beach until his death. Donna graduated from Calvert County High School and...
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Helga Christa Burns, 74

Helga Christa Burns, 74

Helga Christa Burns, 74, of LaPlata, Maryland passed away on December 9, 2018 at The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. Born in Bad Frankenhausen, Germany on May 14, 1944 to the late Otto Tuschhoff and Irene Tuschhoff Hammer she is also predeceased by her brother, Rainer Justke. Helga is survived by her loving...
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Mary Catherine (Kathy) Wright, 72

Mary Catherine (Kathy) Wright, 72 of Prince Frederick, Maryland passed away in her home on December 13, 2018. She was born October 22, 1946 in Lansing, NC to the late Vernie and Edna Price. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister who loved spending time with her family and watching her...
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Lillian Dixon

On Wednesday, December 12, 2018, Lillian Dixon of Waldorf, MD passed away at the age of 88. Beloved wife of the late Alfred J. “Pete” Dixon. Loving mother of Joanne Dresser, Richard Dixon, David Dixon, Donald Dixon and Brenda Proctor. Cherished grandmother of 22 grandkids, including Rachel Clark, Ryan Dixon and Leigha Messick; great-grandmother...
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Paul Edward Wilson, Sr., 75

Paul Edward Wilson, Sr., 75, of Prince Frederick, MD, passed away on Monday, December 10, 2018. Paul was born in Washington, DC to the late Evelyn and Joseph Ira Wilson. He loved to hand dance, was an avid fan of the Washington Redskins, Nationals and Capitals, and an all around sports fan. His...
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Tiara C. Williams

Tiara C. Williams

Suddenly on December 11, 2018 Tiara C. Williams departed this earthly life in Waycross, GA. Family and friends will gather on Thursday, December 20, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 11:00 a.m. at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 2294 Old Washington Road, Waldorf, MD 20601. Interment will follow at Lincoln Memorial Cemetery in...
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Mary Deloris Butler

Mary Deloris Butler

Peacefully on Friday, December 14, 2018, Mary Deloris Butler departed this earthly life surrounded by her loving family. Family and friends will unite on Friday, December 21, 2018 from 10:00am until time of service 11:00am at First Missionary Baptist Church 46370 Pegg Lane, Lexington Park, MD 20653. Interment will follow at Bethel Cemetery Alexandria,...
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21-Year-Old La Plata Man Arrested for Assault and Armed Robbery of Homeless Man in Waldorf

21-Year-Old La Plata Man Arrested for Assault and Armed Robbery of Homeless Man in Waldorf

On Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at approximately 9:10 p.m., Deputy J. Wilson, from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office, responded to the area of St. Thomas Drive and Aldermans Place, in Waldorf, for the report of an Armed Robbery which just occurred. Police made contact with the male victim who advised while walking on St....
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No Injuries Reported in Afternoon Motor Vehicle Accident in California

No Injuries Reported in Afternoon Motor Vehicle Accident in California

On Sunday, December 16, 2018 at approximately 2:35 p.m., police fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Three Notch Road, and Miramar Way in California, for the reported motor vehicle accident. Crews arrived on scene to find two vehicles in the roadway in a t-bone style collision. Two patients signed patient care...
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Hunters Harvest 31,000 Deer During Firearms Season

Hunters Harvest 31,000 Deer During Firearms Season

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced that hunters reported taking 31,588 deer during the state’s most popular hunt, the two-week firearms season. The total was eight percent lower than last year’s official harvest of 34,502. Bad weather during the prime Saturday hunt days contributed to the decline in many parts of the state. More than 4,400...
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David Weiskopf Appointed County Attorney for St. Mary’s County

David Weiskopf Appointed County Attorney for St. Mary’s County

The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County have appointed David Weiskopf County Attorney. Mr. Weiskopf has served as Acting county Attorney since October 5, 2017. He has been with St. Mary’s County Government since July 15, 2008 when he was hired as Deputy County Attorney. “We are pleased to officially appoint David as our next...
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Charles County Commissioners Celebrated Margaret Mary Smith Upright‘s 106th Birthday

Charles County Commissioners Celebrated Margaret Mary Smith Upright‘s 106th Birthday

The Charles County Commissioners celebrated Margaret Mary Smith Upright‘s 106th birthday with a special citation. Happy early birthday, Margaret! Margaret was born at home to John Howard Smith and Blanche Soper Smith on Dec. 25, 1912. She grew up on Linwood Place, SW, Washington, D.C., with three brothers and one sister. As a child,...
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UPDATE: St. Mary’s County 15th annual Shop with A Cop Program Was a Success

UPDATE: St. Mary’s County 15th annual Shop with A Cop Program Was a Success

The law enforcement community of St. Mary’s County kicked off the community’s 15th annual Shop With A Cop program on December 15, 2018. Personnel from agencies including (but not limited to) the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack, Charles County Sheriff’s Office, Maryland Natural Resources Police, State Fire Marshal’s Office,...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Threat That Led to After-School Activities at Great Mills High School Being Cancelled

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Threat That Led to After-School Activities at Great Mills High School Being Cancelled

After-school activities at Great Mills High School are cancelled on Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018. At approximately 2:59 P.M. an anonymous call was received in the main office at Great Mills High School (GMHS). The caller informed office staff that he was on his way to carry out an act of violence. GMHS administration notified...
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Contract Awarded for St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center Expansion

Contract Awarded for St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center Expansion

After years of planning and budget discussions, a contract was awarded Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018, to make additions and improvements to the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center in Leonardtown. The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County approved a $25,696,000 contract to Scheibel Construction of Huntingtown. The company recently completed the Capt. Walter Francis...
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Troopers Respond to Twenty-Five Impaired Driving Crashes Over The Weekend

Troopers Respond to Twenty-Five Impaired Driving Crashes Over The Weekend

Maryland State Police responded to twenty five impaired driving crashes this past weekend. From Prince George’s County to the Eastern Shore of Maryland, troopers responded to 25 alcohol or drug related crashes between Friday, December 14 and Sunday, December 16, 2018. Nine of the crashes occurred in Baltimore County and four occurred in Prince...
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UPDATE: Woman Turned in Purse to Police Same Day it was Found

UPDATE: The individual has been identified, and she turned the purse in to the Department of Defense police that same day, However, notification was not made to the victim. Deputy Chase will be following up to ensure that the victim gets the purse back. 12/18/2018 Official Press Release from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office:...
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Police Investigating Stabbing of an Off-Duty Charles County Sheriff’s Officer at Fort Washington Tavern

Police Investigating Stabbing of an Off-Duty Charles County Sheriff’s Officer at Fort Washington Tavern

On December 16, 2018, at approximately 8:30 pm officers from the Prince George’s County Police Department were called to a tavern in the 9000 block of Livingston Road, in Fort Washington for the report of a stabbing. The preliminary investigation reveals a dispute between the victim and suspect escalated into the stabbing. After being...
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Dameron Man Arrested for Home Invasion, Burglary, Assault and Theft

Dameron Man Arrested for Home Invasion, Burglary, Assault and Theft

On Friday, December 14, 2018, deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 46300 block of Pegg Road in Lexington Park, for the reported burglary in progress. Contact was made with individuals at the residence who advised Benjamin Leon Sanders, 40 of Dameron, arrived at the residence armed with a tire...
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State Fire Marshal Offers Citizens Portable Generator Safety Tips

State Fire Marshal Offers Citizens Portable Generator Safety Tips

During the winter months, State Fire Marshal Brian S. Geraci is reminding the Citizens of Maryland to take care in the use of portable generators.  Many people use portable generators during power outages.  The most common risks of using the generators are carbon monoxide poisoning, electrical shock, electrocution and fires. NEVER use portable generators inside...
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The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Would Like to Put Money in Your Stocking

Calvert County Crime Solvers offers rewards of up to $1,000 for information that leads to the arrest or indictment of a person responsible for a crime in Calvert County. Anyone with information about an unsolved crime or the location of a fugitive may contact Calvert County Crime Solvers by calling 1-410-535-TIPS. All individuals who...
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Buying Marijuana at the Mall Leads to Attempted Murder, Kidnapping, Armed Robbery, Assault and Gun Charges

Buying Marijuana at the Mall Leads to Attempted Murder, Kidnapping, Armed Robbery, Assault and Gun Charges

On Saturday, November 10, 2018 at approximately 8:15 p.m., officers of the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of Mall Circle, in Waldorf, for the report of shots fired. Upon officer’s arrival, they found four 40. caliber spent shell casings on the ground, on the access road between Buffalo Wild Wings and...
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