Monthly Archives: January 2019

Winter Turkey Season Opens January 17, 2019

Winter Turkey Season Opens January 17, 2019

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources offers hunters who did not bag a turkey in the fall another chance, as the winter turkey season runs statewide Jan. 17-19. The department established the winter season in 2015 to increase opportunities while minimizing conflicts with other hunting seasons. “Wild turkeys are abundant in most of the state,” Wildlife and...
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Prince Frederick Man Arrested for Assault, Failure to Obey a lawful Order, Resisting Arrest and Drug Possession

Prince Frederick Man Arrested for Assault, Failure to Obey a lawful Order, Resisting Arrest and Drug Possession

On Monday, January 07, 2019 at approximately 2:15 p.m., deputies from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to Tranquil Court, in Prince Frederick, for a report of an intoxicated adult male causing property damage in a house. Deputies were at this same address earlier that day for a disorderly subject. The caller, an adult...
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Three Charles County Men Arrested After Breaking into Police Car and Stealing Bullet Proof Vests

Three Charles County Men Arrested After Breaking into Police Car and Stealing Bullet Proof Vests

On Thursday, January, 3, 2019, at approximately 6:15 a.m., four vehicles were broken into in the parking lot of the La Plata Tire, on Crain Highway, in La Plata. Each vehicle was entered into by breaking out a window. The damage to vehicle 1 is approximately $300 and total theft of approximately $15. The...
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One Injured After Vehicle Crashes Into Restaurant in Lexington Park

One Injured After Vehicle Crashes Into Restaurant in Lexington Park

On Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at approximately 9:20 p.m., police fire and rescue personnel responded to the Sake Japanese Seafood & Steak House located on Great Mills Road, in Lexington Park for the reported motor vehicle into a structure. Crews arrived on scene to find a Chevrolet pickup truck into the front glass window...
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UPDATE: 21-Year-Old Driver in Motor Vehicle Crash That Killed Her 15-Year-Old Sister on New Years Eve Dies

UPDATE: 21-Year-Old Driver in Motor Vehicle Crash That Killed Her 15-Year-Old Sister on New Years Eve Dies

UPDATE 1/9/2019: On January 9, 2019, Nadia Mourtaj, 21, of Waldorf was pronounced deceased as a result of injuries she sustained in a car crash that occurred on December 31. Nadia was driving a passenger car northbound on St. Charles Parkway near Gateway Plaza in Waldorf when she lost control of the vehicle, which left...
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Missing 17-Year-Old Located and Arrested After Found in Possession of Stolen Vehicle, Six Stolen Guns, Drugs and Paraphernalia

Missing 17-Year-Old Located and Arrested After Found in Possession of Stolen Vehicle, Six Stolen Guns, Drugs and Paraphernalia

On Tuesday, January 8, 2019, Trooper E. Ruggles and Trooper K. Bauer from the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack responded to the Motel Six, in Lexington Park, to attempt to locate a missing juvenile, John Curtis Reeves IV, 17 of King George, VA. Upon arrival, the Troopers located the missing juvenile at the hotel....
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Lexington Park Drunk Driver Arrested After Almost Colliding with Police Car

Lexington Park Drunk Driver Arrested After Almost Colliding with Police Car

On Wednesday, December 26, 2018, Justin Steven Leitch, 28, of Lexington Park, was charged with Driving Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol, Driving Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol Per Se, and Driving Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol, by Deputy Ball of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office. Dep. Ball observed Leitch’s...
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Make an Appointment Now for Your Free Child Safety Seat Check & Installation

Make an Appointment Now for Your Free Child Safety Seat Check & Installation

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Deputies will be installing and checking child safety seats on Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019, at the Lexington Park Volunteer Rescue Squad at 21685 FDR Boulevard in Lexington Park from 3 to 6 p.m. Appointments are preferred, but the event is open to show ups. Each check/installation takes about 30...
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Lexington Park Man Charged with Possession of Cocaine After Traffic Stop

Lexington Park Man Charged with Possession of Cocaine After Traffic Stop

On Thursday, December 27, 2018, Cpl. Stone of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office stopped a vehicle for several traffic infractions in the 21600 block of Enterprise Drive in Lexington Park. The operator of the vehicle refused to follow verbal commands, and refused to identify himself. It was later learned the vehicle operator was Jayquan...
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Man Arrested in Lexington Park for Violating a Protective Order

Man Arrested in Lexington Park for Violating a Protective Order

On Tuesday, January 1, 2019, Deputy Budd of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 46400 block of Munley Lane in Lexington Park, for the reported protective order violation. Upon arrival Quinton Marquis Remied, 22, with no fixed address, was observed in the driveway of the residence. Remied was on the property is...
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Inmate at St. Mary’s County Detention Center Charged with Assault

Inmate at St. Mary’s County Detention Center Charged with Assault

On Wednesday, December 26, 2018, Deputy Fenwick of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center in Leonardtown, for the reported assault. Investigation determined Jamarr Lamont Smith, 37, of District Heights, threw an item at another inmate after a verbal argument. Smith was charged with Assault...
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Wednesday, January 9th is National Law Enforcement Officer Appreciation Day

Wednesday, January 9th is National Law Enforcement Officer Appreciation Day

On January 9th, 2019, partnering organizations in support of law enforcement officers nationwide will promote National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day (L.E.A.D.). In light of recent negativity directed toward law enforcement nationally, there is a need to show law enforcement officers that our citizens recognize the difficult and sometimes impossible career they have chosen, in...
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Judge Karen Abrams selected to receive Lifetime Achievement Award

Judge Karen Abrams selected to receive Lifetime Achievement Award

Former Maryland Circuit Court Judge, the Honorable Karen Abrams, has been selected by the St. Mary’s County Commission for Women to receive the 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award. Judge Abrams’ community activities have included membership on the following boards: United Way of St. Mary’s County, St. Mary’s Nursing Center Foundation, Calvert Marine Museum and Calvert...
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Buyers Beware: Correctly Sized Air Conditioners Save Money!

Buyers Beware: Correctly Sized Air Conditioners Save Money!

When you buy a new air conditioning or heating unit to replace your old one — or if a completely new system is being installed in your new home — the installer needs to know how big or, more importantly, how small the unit should be. In order to know exactly how big (or...
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50 Year Service Award for Chief Dave Summers of Ironsides Volunteer Rescue Squad

50 Year Service Award for Chief Dave Summers of Ironsides Volunteer Rescue Squad

Chief Spalding and her membership recognizes Chief Dave Summers of the Ironsides Volunteer Rescue Squad for 50 years distinguished volunteer service to his community and Charles County. In addition, he served Nanjemoy Volunteer Fire Department as a Chief Officer. He also received a proclamation from our county commissioners for his service. Congratulations Chief Summers.
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No Injuries Reported After Single Vehicle Accident in Leonardtown

No Injuries Reported After Single Vehicle Accident in Leonardtown

On Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at approximately 5:30 p.m., police fire and rescue personnel responded to Chingville Road the area of  Vibbert Lane in Leonardtown for the reported motor vehicle accident. Crews arrived on scene to find a single vehicle off the roadway after striking a tree and multiple mailboxes. The single occupant/operator signed...
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Bottle Throwing and Bar Fight in La Plata on New Year’s Eve Leads to Arrest for Two Men

Bottle Throwing and Bar Fight in La Plata on New Year’s Eve Leads to Arrest for Two Men

On Tuesday, January 1, 2019, at approximately 1:30 a.m. Troopers from the Maryland State Police La Plata Barrack, responded to Vinos Liquor Store in La Plata for the report of a fight in progress. The caller stated a large group of patrons were actually fighting and throwing bottles. When troopers arrived on scene, the...
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Male Flown to Trauma Center After ATV Accident in Mechanicsville

Male Flown to Trauma Center After ATV Accident in Mechanicsville

On Sunday, January 6, 2019 at approximately 3:50 p.m., police fire and rescue personnel responded to 27861 Budds Creek Road in Mechanicsville, at the Maryland International Raceway for the reported impaling/traumatic injury. Dispatch advised responding units that the 911 callers reported fire and rescue personnel will need to access the victim from Maryland International...
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UPDATE: Donald Levi Warrick Arrested AGAIN by the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office

UPDATE: Donald Levi Warrick Arrested AGAIN by the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office

UPDATE 1/8/2019: Donald Levi Warrick Jr., has been located and arrested. 1/2/2019: The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of Donald Levi Warrick Jr., 30 of Lexington Park. Warrick violated the conditions of his pre-trial release by removing his GPS device on December 29, 2018.  Warrick was on pre-trial release for the...
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UPDATE: Wanted Individual LOCATED: St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office – William Luke Ellis Jr.

UPDATE: Wanted Individual LOCATED: St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office – William Luke Ellis Jr.

UPDATE 1/8/2019: William Luke Ellis Jr., was located and arrested. 1/7/2019: The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of William Luke Ellis Jr., 24, of Great Mills. Ellis has outstanding warrants for Theft and Failure to Appear/Failure to Control Vehicle Speed on Highway to Avoid Collision. Ellis has brown hair, blue...
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Woman Transported to Area Burn Center After Kitchen Fire in Lexington Park

Woman Transported to Area Burn Center After Kitchen Fire in Lexington Park

On Monday, January 7, 2019 at approximately 9:50 p.m., firefighters from Bay District, and NAS Patuxent River responded to 45993 Great Mills Court, in Lexington Park for the reported kitchen fire with one person injured. Crews arrived on  scene to find a 2-story apartment complex with nothing evident from all sides of the building....
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Bushwood Man Arrested for Vehicle Theft, Assault, Destruction of Property, Disorderly Conduct and Disturbing the Peace

Bushwood Man Arrested for Vehicle Theft, Assault, Destruction of Property, Disorderly Conduct and Disturbing the Peace

On Friday, December 23, 2018 at approximately 3:30 a.m., Troopers from the Maryland State Police La Plata Barrack responded to the La Plata Best Western Hotel for the report of a domestic assault. The caller stated that several hotel patrons were complaining of fighting in room 128. Once police arrived at the hotel, they made...
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Jacqueline Marie “Jackie” Phillips-Olson

Jacqueline Marie “Jackie” Phillips-Olson

Jacqueline Marie “Jackie” Phillips-Olson passed from a medical emergency on Saturday January 5, 2019. Jackie is survived by her husband Jay Olson, Son Tyler Olson, granddaughter Aubree and Mother Florence Phillips, close friends JoAnn Debullet and Danielle Debullet. She is predeceased by her father Kenneth W. Phillips and Aunt Rose Sherman. Jackie joined the...
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St. Mary’s County Health Department Seeks Feedback On New Online Opioid Education Course For Parents

St. Mary’s County Health Department Seeks Feedback On New Online Opioid Education Course For Parents

The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) put out a call today for parents and guardians of children of all ages to test their new free online opioid education course. The organization is seeking feedback on how this resource can be improved before its official launch in February 2019. There are now over 100...
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Holiday Gift Exchange Makes Leonardtown Lady $77,777 Richer

Holiday Gift Exchange Makes Leonardtown Lady $77,777 Richer

A simple gift from a relative gave a lucky Maryland Lottery scratch-off fan a holiday to remember this year. Nicknamed “Queen of 7s,” the Leonardtown lady won the top prize of $77,777 on a Maryland 7s scratch-off. “At first, I thought it was one of the ‘joke’ tickets because that would be my luck,”...
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