Jeremy Christian Chism., 50, of Leonardtown, MD, passed away on August 26, 2021 at his home surrounded by his wife and sons. He was born on March 4, 1971 in Fort Wayne, IN to the late Kenon Taylor Chism, Jr. and Antoinette Cocorullo Chism. Jeremy married his wife Kelly Dingle on October 2, 1999...
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Thomas William McMahon, “Tommy”, 69, of Tappahannock, VA formerly from Bakersville, NC passed away September 2nd, 2021 in Richmond, VA. Tommy was born on April 23rd 1952 in Spruce Pine, NC to Juanita McMahon and to the late Frank McMahon. Thomas is survived by his loving wife Carolyn McMahon whom he married on July...
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Mi Van Nguyen, 97, of Lexington Park, MD passed away surrounded by his loving family on August 31, 2021 at his home. Born on December 31, 1924 in Saigon Vietnam, Mi was the loving son of the late Tho Thi Mai Nguyen and Thoi Van Nguyen. Mi was the loving husband of Ung Thi...
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On Thursday, September 2, 2021, at 6:43 a.m., officers responded to a law office in the 3400 block of Leonardtown Road in Waldorf for the report of a burglary that occurred overnight. A preliminary investigation revealed the suspect kicked in a door to the office and stole numerous items. Through investigation, detectives identified the...
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9/3/2021: On Friday, August 27, 2021, at approximately 11:55 p.m., police and emergency medical personnel responded to the area of Suburban Drive and Pleasant Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported assault with a machete. The 911 caller reported a man armed with a machete attacked multiple people, an active disturbance was heard in...
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On Saturday, June 26, 2021, two males broke into an apartment on Abberly Place in Waldorf, and stole clothing and valuables. Through investigation, detectives were able to identify one of the suspects and obtain an arrest warrant. Members of the CCSO and the U.S. Marshals task force located and arrested Frank Bernard Maddox, 25,...
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UPDATE 9/2/2021: As a result of the investigation, the suspect was identified and an arrest warrant was obtained for 42 year old Kenneth Miles Davis, Jr., of Clinton, MD, charging him with Assault with a Dangerous Weapon Gun. The collaborative investigative effort between the Metropolitan Police Department, United States Marshals Service, Department of State...
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For many Marylanders and visitors to our state, the Labor Day weekend signals the official end of the summer season and one last opportunity for warm-weather getaways and gatherings with family and friends. The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) wishes everyone a happy Labor Day weekend, and reminds all travelers that no matter where...
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The Leonardtown Library, of St. Mary’s County Library, is closed until September 9, 2021 because two employees tested positive for COVID-19 this week. Leonardtown Library staff have a near 100% vaccination rate, but “breakthrough” cases have occurred. Transmission did not occur in the Library; these were “at home” situations. Only a portion of Library...
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The Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA) will close all branch offices and Vehicle Emission Inspection Program (VEIP) stations on Monday, September 6, in observance of Labor Day. MDOT MVA branch offices will reopen Tuesday, September 7 by appointment only. VEIP testing will also resume September 7 and does not require...
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UPDATE 9/2/2021: On September 1, 2021 at approximately 5:13 p.m., members of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Bureau and Crash Reconstruction Team responded to a vehicle crash on Solomons Island Road (MD 2/4) in the area of Lorins Drive in Huntingtown, MD. Upon arrival, units located a Nissan passenger car and a bicyclist that...
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UPDATE 9/1/2021: Detectives assigned to the Criminal Investigations Bureau (CIB) have identified and charged two suspects in connection with the attempted armed home invasion that occurred on August 25, 2021 in the Chesapeake Ranch Estates on Rawhide Road in Lusby, MD. Both suspects are juvenile males, aged 14 and 15 of Lusby, MD. The suspects...
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The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) is remobilizing its local COVID-19 mass vaccination site at the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department, located at 24801 MD-235 in Hollywood. COVID-19 vaccine appointments will be available by appointment at this location beginning September 10, 2021. COVID-19 vaccine appointments are also available at the new Behavioral Health Hub,...
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At approximately 10:00 p.m., Troopers responded to Pegg Road and Spring Valley Drive for the reported motor vehicle collision with no injuries. The roadway was shut down at the time of the collision due to the double fatal motor vehicle collision which occurred around 6:50 p.m. Full article here. Officers on the scene advised...
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Corporal John Kirkner retired from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 after more than 21 years of services as a deputy. Cpl. Kirkner joined the Sheriff’s Office in 1999 after serving for 22 years in the US Navy as a rescue swimmer. He most recently served in the Sheriff’s...
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The Officers and Members of the Second District Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad, Inc. sadly announce the passing of Active Member Jeremy C. Chism on Thursday, August 26, 2021. Jeremy joined the department in 2007, and served in the Emergency Medical Services operations of the department for over 14 years. Jeremy was an...
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On Saturday, August 28, 2021, at approximately 3:00 p.m., firefighters responded to the Pizza Hotline located at 29948 Three Notch Road in Charlotte Hall, for the reported vehicle on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find a 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage in the parking lot with the fire already extinguished. The owner is identified...
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A member of Calvert Library Fairview Branch staff has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. The staff member worked in the public space on August 23, 25, 28 and 30. The fully vaccinated staff member worked with the public following library COVID-protocol; had no contact with customers greater than 15 minutes, maintained 6 feet...
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The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) is proactively working to prepare for severe weather as remnants from Tropical Storm Ida hit Maryland. The National Weather Service is forecasting as much as six inches of rain in western parts of the state beginning around midnight. Heavy rain will gradually push its...
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During their business meeting, Tuesday, August 24, 2021, the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County approved additional funds to be allocated for the St. Mary’s County Online Sales and Telework Fund. Funds have been made available under the American Recovery Act, enabling the Commissioners to make additional grants to businesses and nonprofits to assist entities...
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