6/29/2019 @ 2:35 p.m.: As the investigation continues into the fatal crash yesterday afternoon on the Capital Beltway in Prince George’s County, investigators are providing an update with the identifications of those involved. The deceased victim is identified as Leelete Andargie, 2, of Oxon Hill, She was transported from the scene by the Prince...
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What we know about Asian longhorned ticks Not normally found in the Western Hemisphere, these ticks were reported for the first time in the United States in 2017. Asian longhorned ticks have been found on pets, livestock, wildlife, and people. The female ticks can lay eggs and reproduce without mating. Up to thousands of...
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UPDATE 6/28/19: According to court documents, Elijah Miguel Miles, 18 of California, was sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to first-degree assault and possession of a firearm as a minor earlier this month. Miles will also be on supervised probation for five years after his release. UPDATE 6/14/19: Elijah Miguel Miles,...
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the location of Kacey Grace Medeiros, 26 of St. Inigoes. Medeiros is a white female with black hair and brown eyes, 5’ 5” tall and 130 pounds. Anyone with information about Medeiros’ location is asked to contact Detective Cpl. Melissa Hulse at 301-475-4200, ext. *1996 or...
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The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office, with the assistance of the Maryland State Police, will be conducting saturation patrols throughout Calvert County on Saturday, June 29, 2019, and Saturday, July 6, 2019. This traffic safety initiative is an effort to crack down on impaired drivers and those driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol....
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UPDATE: The barricade incident in Calvert County has ended peacefully with the suspect in police custody. The suspect is not being identified at this time. He faces charges pending consultation with the Calvert County State’s Attorney. He was transported from the scene to Calvert Memorial Hospital for precautionary reasons. Today at 11:30 a.m., troopers...
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On Monday, June 24, 2019 an adult female victim responded.to the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office. The victim advised she was sexually assaulted by Joseph Cephaus Harrod, 57, of Lexington Park. The victim had known Harrod prior to the assault. According to court documents, the victim told police that the day before at around...
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The following information was posted on the Tidewater Pharmacy Facebook page: As many of you may have heard, Tidewater Pharmacy will be closing its doors mid-July. Please read below a letter from Wally Szot (Owner), Heather Pilkerton (Manager) & the entire staff of Tidewater Pharmacy: To Our Wonderful & Loyal Customers: It has been...
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On Sunday, June 23, 2019, at approximately 6:40 p.m., Deputy Beishline, from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, responded to the California Walmart on Miramar Way. Upon arriving at Walmart police first spoke with an adult female who advised she was placing a small child in her vehicle, and while she was trying to...
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On Monday, June 24, 2019, at approximately 10:35 a.m., firefighters from Anne Arundel, Calvert, Prince Georges County, and Annapolis City were alerted for a special operations fire. Units responded to Purdue Farms at 6272 Southern Maryland Boulevard in Lothian, for the reported grain dryer fire. Crews arrived on scene to find smoke showing from...
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Harvey Leon Fulgham, Sr., 78 of Charlotte Hall, MD passed away on July 7, 2018 at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home in Charlotte Hall, MD. Harvey was the son of the late Fenton Fulgham and Edna Vinson. Leon was born in Baltimore, MD on August 29, 1939. He joined the U.S. Army at an...
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Ida “Betty” Elizabeth Vallandingham, 88 of Ridge, MD, formerly of Waldorf, MD passed away on June 24, 2019 with her family by her side. She was the daughter of the late William Michael Stone and Mary Catherine Cullison. Born December 21, 1930 and delivered in a house at Cedar Point, Maryland by Dr. Philip...
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Rebecca Lynn Abbott, 46, of California, MD passed away on June 20, 2019 at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Rebecca was born on November 11, 1972 in Maryland to David Clarke Sr. and Carolyn (Goode) Clarke. On May 1, 1998, Rebecca married the love of her life, Kenneth Abbott in...
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Brenda Kay Woods, 77, of Huntingtown, MD passed away June 24, 2019 at Calvert Health Medical Center. She was born July 17 1941 in Taylorville, IL to Marcel and Mary Ellen (Reed) Pallai. Brenda was preceded in death by her parents and step-mother Mae Pallai, half-brother Steve Pallai, husband Allen C. Woods and son...
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Howard Orlando “Howie” Miller, 53, of Saint Leonard, MD passed away in Prince Frederick, MD June 25, 2019. Howie was born June 1, 1966 in Prince Frederick to the late Ayers John Eugene “Buddy” Miller and Mabel Lena Miller of Chesapeake Beach. Howard grew up in the town of Chesapeake Beach and graduated from...
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George John Guethlein, 56, of Saint Leonard, MD, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2019 at his home after a courageous two-year fight with Appendiceal Cancer. His wonderful life and talents will be celebrated at First Baptist Church of Calvert County, Prince Frederick, MD on Saturday, June 29, 2019. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m....
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David P. Wilson, Jr., 66, of Lititz, PA, passed away at his residence surround by his loving family on June 24, 2019. He was the husband of the late Valerie K. Haupt Wilson, who passed away in 2009. Born in Cheverly, MD, he was the son of the late David P., Sr. and Annie...
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Judith Ann Brice, 78, of Lusby and formerly of Owings, MD passed away June 25, 2019. She was born December 27, 1940 in Washington, DC to Louis Reinhardt and Alice Elizabeth (Taylor) Mittlestetter. Judith was preceded in death by her parents, five brothers and sisters, her husband Charles J. “Charlie” Brice and son Mark...
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Robert Clodfelter “Bob” Carnes, 82, of Lusby, MD and formerly of Bowie, MD, passed away on June 17, 2019, at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Born November 20, 1936, in Eatonton, GA, he was the son of the late Nathaniel C. Carnes and Una Belle Knowles. Bob graduated from Putnam County High School in 1955...
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Like Roger Moore in The Saint, Richard Raymond Thompson made a quick getaway on June 22, 2019, in his faithfully restored Volvo P1800. Before departing his lovely country estate, an historic home which he and his wife carefully renovated, he made silent but understood goodbyes to his wife Nancy and their two children, Julie...
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Edith E. Hirshman (Gram), age 94, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2019 with her family by her side. She was born to the late William and Edith Thompson on March 25, 1925 in Brunswick, Maryland. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her son, Kerry Hirshman and her sisters, Kate Eury...
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Kimberly Dawn Kragh, age 37 of Indian Head, Maryland, died on June 22, 2019 at the University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center in La Plata, Maryland. Kimberly was born and raised on Cobb Island, Maryland and was a 1999 graduate of La Plata High School. She worked in the medical field until she...
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Sylvia “Jean” Alvey, 79, of Leonardtown, MD passed away on June 21, 2019 at home with family by her side. Jean was born at home on November 15, 1939 to the late Mary Eva Hazel Alvey and James Leach Alvey of Leonardtown, MD. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by...
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Sherry D. Dixon, age 70 of Waldorf, Maryland passed away on June 22, 2019 surrounded by her family. Born on October 14, 1948 in Dalton, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late William L. Cape and Erlyne Hastings Twining. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who enjoyed reading, shopping, bingo, celebrating...
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The newest $20 game at Maryland Lottery retailers, the Gold Rush X100 scratch-off, caught the attention of one very lucky Bryans Road man recently. He’s partial to $20 and $30 instant tickets, said the loyal player, because of the bigger payouts they provide. The Charles County resident couldn’t ask for a larger payout than his...
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