David R. Lokitis, 67 of Waldorf, Maryland, passed away, Monday, December 30, 2019 peacefully at home. David was born May 29, 1952 in Norwood, Massachusetts to Joseph and Mary (Ivoskus) Lokitis. He graduated from the Massasoit Community College in 1978. David married the love of his life, Sheila Lokitis (Lallier) on March 12, 1988...
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James Larry Jenkins (Bubba), 85 of Indian Head Maryland, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2019. Bubba was a proud U.S. Army Veteran and printer by trade, he had many hobbies and interests but was especially passionate about fishing and gardening. He was a lifelong Redskin fan and a respected, loving family man. Bubba...
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Rachel Elizabeth Connell passed away Saturday, December 28th at the young age of 27. For anyone who knew Rachel knew her to be a free spirit with a determined personality… staying true to herself every second. Rachel had a few struggles in life, not unlike anyone else that you know but she was a...
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Peacefully on Thursday, December 26, 2019, Henry E. McKoy departed this earthly life in LaPlata, Maryland. Family and friends will gather on Friday, January 10, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 11:00 a.m. at Alfred St. Baptist Church, 301 S. Alfred Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. Interment is private.
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Peacefully on Wednesday, January 1, 2020, Roy Alfred Martin departed this earthly life in Jacksonville, FL. Family and friends will unite on Saturday, January 11, 2020 from 9:00am until Mass of Christian Burial 10:00am at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church 5700 St. Bernard’s Drive, Riverdale Park, MD 20737. Interment will follow at National Harmony Cemetery...
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Peacefully on Thursday, December 26, 2019, Herbert A. Lyles departed this earthly life in Washington, DC. Family and friends will gather on Monday, January 13, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 1600 Morris Rd SE, Washington, DC 20020. Interment is private.
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Peacefully on Thursday, January 2, 2020, Patricia Ann Carter departed this earthly life. Family and friends will gather on Thursday, January 16, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 11:00 a.m. at Ebenezer AME Church, 7800 Allentown Rd., Fort Washington, MD 20744. Interment is private.
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Manuel J. Wilson, 64 of Bel Alton, MD passed away peacefully on Dec 29, 2019 at Washington Hospital Center located in Washington DC. Services will be held at the New Life Church at 9690 Shepherds Creek Place, La Plata Maryland 20646., On Friday January 10th, 2020, viewing will be held from 10:00 a.m., to...
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On Sunday, January 12, 2020, the Valley Lee Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad will be hosting an all you can eat homemade home style breakfast from 8:00 a.m., to 11:00 a.m., at the Valley Lee Fire Department at 45245 Drayden Road, Valley Lee, MD 20692 On the menu will be Scrambled Eggs, Home...
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Mary Anne Onianwah has always been interested in how people connect, it could be why she enrolled in North Point High School’s Cisco Networking Academy Career and Technical Education (CTE) program. “My parents come from a third world country and I see how technology connects people around the world,” said Onianwah, a senior who...
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On Tuesday, January 7, 2020, at 6:00 p.m., Utility 3 from the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department, reported they had been involved in a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Great Mills Road and South Shangri-La Drive. Crews arrived on the scene shortly after to find the Dodge Ram Utility truck and a...
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UPDATE 1/9/2020 @ 10:15 a.m.: On January 3, 2020, at approximately 12:56 p.m., the St. Mary’s County Emergency Communications Center received a 911 call indicating someone had been shot in a residence at 18414 Point Lookout Road, in Park Hall. Deputies arrived on scene and located the victim, identified as Jordan Lee Sullivan, 24...
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Prince George’s County resident claims second-tier prize in November 13, 2019, drawing “Never thought it would happen to me,” is what a Prince George’s County resident said after claiming a $1 million second-tier Powerball prize. The lucky player never envisioned winning so much money with one quick-pick ticket. “It’s just something to do,” the...
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On Friday, December 27, 2019, at approximately 3:20 a.m., police responded to the 46000 block of Franklin Road in Lexington Park, for the attempted burglary with multiple suspects possibly armed with weapons. While police responded to the address, emergency communication center (ECC) advised multiple armed suspects fled the residence and were on foot in...
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On Wednesday, January 8, 2020, at approximately 4:50 a.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to Fifth Street and Ridge View Drive in Owings, for the reported overturned vehicle with entrapment. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single pick-up truck overturned, with the sole occupant/operator trapped. First responders reported the single patient...
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UPDATE 1/08/2020: Tony Covington, State’s Attorney for Charles County, announced that on Tuesday, January 7, 2020, Charles County Circuit Court Judge H. James West sentenced Keith Allan Krikstan, 32 of Waldorf, to 25 years in prison for two counts of Sexual Abuse of a Minor, Production of Child Pornography, and Visual Surveillance of a...
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Deputy State Fire Marshals have arrested an Indian Head man after determining he was responsible for slicing the tires of a vehicle and then attempted to set fire to the car after he threw a Molotov cocktail at the vehicle. On January 7, 2020, at approximately 9:30 a.m., the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded...
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On Wednesday, January 8, 2020, at approximately 6:45 a.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the area of Pegg Road and Midway Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported motor vehicle accident with injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle overturned off the roadway and in a ditch, with...
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Calvert County Public Schools will be opening on a 2 hour delay today, Jan 8, 2020. There will be no a.m. Pre-Kindergarten. 12-month employees, including emergency personnel, report on time. No Child Nutrition Workers are to report prior to 8:00 a.m. The workday for 10- and 11-month employees will begin 2 hours after their...
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Due to inclement weather conditions, all Charles County public schools will open two-hours late today, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020. There is a code two, which is a two-hour delay, for staff who follow the code system. The AlphaBest program at county elementary schools will open at 8 a.m. today and all morning prekindergarten classes...
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The False Alarm Reduction Unit is dedicated to establishing a mutually beneficial relationship between alarm users, alarm industry representatives and the Calvert County emergency responders to help reduce the number of false alarms in Calvert County through proper installation, maintenance, monitoring and efficient and effective use of alarm systems. The Calvert County Board of...
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On Tuesday, January 7, 2020, at approximately 3:50 p.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the Citgo / Quik Mart Gas Station on Sheriff Road in Fairmount Heights, for a motor vehicle accident involving hazardous materials with subjects trapped. Crews arrived on the scene to find a dump truck in the parking lot...
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While the area braces for the first winter storm of the season, the Metropolitan Commission is taking necessary steps to prepare for the forecasted weather. While snow storms do not necessarily increase the number of water main breaks in our system, road conditions may cause logistical and safety challenges for our field crews. This...
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Registration for the Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) annual winter chess tournament, set for 9 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 22 at Henry E. Lackey High School, is now open for students. The tournament is for students in kindergarten through Grade 12. Interested participants must register online at https://ccpsregistration.wufoo.com/forms/2020-ccps-winter-chess-tournament/ by Wednesday, Feb. 19. The registration window...
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Prince George’s County Police Homicide Detectives have issued an arrest warrant for 41-year-old James Dorsey. He is wanted on a 1st degree murder charge in the fatal stabbing of his wife, 42-year-old Nika Dorsey of Greenbelt. Detectives say Dorsey is considered to be armed and dangerous. If you see him, do not approach him....
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