Monthly Archives: February 2022

UPDATE: Mechanicsville Man Arrested for Impaired Driving After Striking Gas Pump at Great Mills Sheetz

UPDATE: Mechanicsville Man Arrested for Impaired Driving After Striking Gas Pump at Great Mills Sheetz

UPDATE 3/1/2022: Eric Tyrone Baker Jr., age 26 of Mechanicsville, arrested by Deputy Fleenor #388 and charged with the following. PERSON DRIVING MOTOR VEH. ON (HWY., PUBLIC USE PROPERTY) ON SUSPENDED LIC. AND PRIVILEGE POSSESSING SUSPENDED LIC. (DRIVING, ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE) VEH. WHILE IMPAIRED BY ALCOHOL (DRIVING, ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE) VEHICLE WHILE UNDER THE...
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La Plata Police Department Honors Latina Wilson During Black History Month

La Plata Police Department Honors Latina Wilson During Black History Month

The La Plata Police Department Honors Local Community Difference Makers During #BlackHistoryMonth: LPPD honors Charles County Public School Vice Chairperson Ms. Latina Wilson. Latina Wilson is a Gulf War veteran who retired from the U.S. Army after serving her nation for 20 years. She is active in the community and serves as president of...
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Police Recover Loaded Firearm From Juvenile in Vehicle After Traffic Stop in La Plata

Police Recover Loaded Firearm From Juvenile in Vehicle After Traffic Stop in La Plata

On Thursday, February 24, 2022, at approximately 8:40 p.m., officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office initiated a traffic stop on Rosewick Road in La Plata after observing a traffic violation. Upon approaching the vehicle, officers detected a strong odor of marijuana. Officers noted a passenger in the car was making furtive movements toward...
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Police in Charles County Recover Two Loaded Firearms from Passenger in Vehicle

Police in Charles County Recover Two Loaded Firearms from Passenger in Vehicle

On Thursday, February 24, 2022, at approximately 8:00 p.m., officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office were investigating a suspicious vehicle in the parking lot of an apartment complex on Aldermans Place when they observed a car drive through the lot and strike a parked vehicle. Officers were able to stop the car as...
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Detectives Investigating 18-Year-Old Shot and Killed Near School in Landover

Detectives Investigating 18-Year-Old Shot and Killed Near School in Landover

Detectives with our Homicide Unit are conducting an investigation into the fatal shooting of 18 year old Caron Simpkins of Washington, D.C. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case. Tipsters will never have to give their name. On Monday, February 21,...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Cusic Retires After More Than 35 Years of Service

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Cusic Retires After More Than 35 Years of Service

The men and women of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office presented Lt. Kenneth Cusic #30 with his Final Salute on Friday, celebrating decades of service to the agency and to the public. Lt. Cusic served at the St. Mary’s Sheriff’s Office for 36 years and four months. He retires on March 1. Lt....
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Police in Charles County Recover Loaded Firearm During Traffic Stop in Waldorf

Police in Charles County Recover Loaded Firearm During Traffic Stop in Waldorf

On Thursday, February 24, 2022, at approximately 4:45 p.m., Patrol Officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office initiated a traffic stop on St. Chares Parkway near St. Thomas Drive, in Waldorf, after observing a traffic violation. Upon approaching the driver, officers detected an odor of burnt marijuana. Further investigation revealed the driver had a...
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Calvert Marine Museum Welcomes New Employees

Calvert Marine Museum Welcomes New Employees

The Calvert Marine Museum (CMM) is delighted to welcome Bonnie Barrett as the new Director of Development and Jenny Liese as Events and Facilities Coordinator. Both positions are key components in sustaining the mission of the Calvert Marine Museum Society and the museum. Bonnie Barrett joined CMM as the new Director of Development on...
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Prince George’s County Detectives Investigating Fatal Stabbing in Langley Park

Prince George’s County Detectives Investigating Fatal Stabbing in Langley Park

Detectives with our Homicide Unit are investigating the fatal stabbing of a 21 year-old man in Langley Park on Monday night. The identity of the man is being held pending notification to his family. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case....
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Firefighters Respond to Commercial Fire Alarm at St. Mary’s Dental and Find Smoke Showing

Firefighters Respond to Commercial Fire Alarm at St. Mary’s Dental and Find Smoke Showing

On Sunday, February 27, 2022, at approximately 12:32 a.m., firefighters from Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department were dispatched to St. Mary’s Dental located at 28160 Old Village Road in Mechanicsville, for the commercial fire alarm. Crews arrived on the scene to find a one-story commercial building with smoke showing. The assignment was then upgraded to...
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No Injuries Reported After Garage Fire in Leonardtown

No Injuries Reported After Garage Fire in Leonardtown

On Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at 9:30 a.m., firefighters from Leonardtown, Mechanicsville, Seventh District, Hollywood and Valley Lee Responded to the 39300 block of Rikiga Lane in Clements, for the reported garage fire. Seventh District Chief 5 arrived on the scene and found a two-story residence with smoke and fire showing from the attached...
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Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision Involving Pedestrian in Prince George’s County

Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision Involving Pedestrian in Prince George’s County

Maryland State Police are continuing their investigation into a Prince George’s County crash early this morning that took the life of a pedestrian. The deceased victim has not been positively identified at this time. She was pronounced deceased on the scene by emergency medical personnel. Next of kin notification is pending a positive identification...
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No Injuries Reported, Two Dogs Rescued After House Fire in Lexington Park

No Injuries Reported, Two Dogs Rescued After House Fire in Lexington Park

On Sunday, February 27, 2022, at approximately 4:45 p.m., firefighters from Bay District, NAS Patuxent River, and Valley Lee responded to the 21400 block of Lynn Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported house on fire with animals trapped. Crews from Bay District arrived on the scene to find smoke showing from a 1-story...
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Celebrating Spring with the Historic Sotterley Garden Guild’s Plant Sale

Celebrating Spring with the Historic Sotterley Garden Guild’s Plant Sale

Spring is just around the corner and that means it’s time for a much-anticipated event – the annual Plant Sale sponsored by the Historic Sotterley Garden Guild! The sale will take place at Sotterley for two days only – it is your chance to buy plants lovingly nurtured by the Sotterley gardeners. Have questions...
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Washington D.C. Man Sentenced to 8 Years in Prison for Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision in La Plata

Washington D.C. Man Sentenced to 8 Years in Prison for Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision in La Plata

UPDATE 2/25/2022: Tony Covington, State’s Attorney for Charles County, announced that on Thursday, February 24, 2022, Charles County Circuit Court Judge Donine Carrington Martin sentenced Jermaine Shawn Richards, 41, to 10 years with all but 8 years suspended in prison for the Motor Vehicle Manslaughter of Timothy Brown. Upon release, Richards will be on...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Celebrates Black History Month

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Celebrates Black History Month

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office has a proud history that dates back to 1637, just three years after English setters landed at St. Clement’s Island and established the Maryland colony. As Black History Month concludes, the Sheriff’s Office notes and celebrates its history. In 1977, Joseph Lee Somerville became both the first black...
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Calvert Parks and Recreation to Hold Ribbon Cutting for Ward Farm Recreation and Nature Park

Calvert Parks and Recreation to Hold Ribbon Cutting for Ward Farm Recreation and Nature Park

The Calvert County Department of Parks & Recreation will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of Ward Farm Recreation and Nature Park. The ceremony will be held Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at 2:00 p.m., at 10455 Ward Road in Dunkirk. Citizens are invited to attend and enjoy the many amenities offered...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Meet with Great Mills Residents to Discuss Crime and Crime Prevention

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Meet with Great Mills Residents to Discuss Crime and Crime Prevention

Sheriff Tim Cameron, command staff and district commanders of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office held a community meeting Tuesday evening with the residents of Heard’s Estates in Great Mills. Property crimes, violent crimes, enforcement actions and preventative measures were reviewed. Residents were advised to keep their vehicles locked and to keep valuables out...
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Wanted Hollywood Man Arrested at Lexington Park Senior Apartments

Wanted Hollywood Man Arrested at Lexington Park Senior Apartments

On Monday, February 21, 2022, at approximately 12:45 a.m., police responded to the Lexington Park Senior Apartments located at 21895 Pegg Road in Lexington Park, for the reported indecent exposure. The 911 caller reported when they arrived at the Senior center, they were walking through the parking lot to the main door and observed...
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Trio From Lexington Park Arrested for Shoplifting at Prince Frederick Walmart

Trio From Lexington Park Arrested for Shoplifting at Prince Frederick Walmart

On February 20, 2022, Deputy Ashley from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to a theft in progress at the Prince Frederick Walmart located at 150 N Solomon’s Island Road in Prince Frederick. Investigation revealed, Devonte Twain Harrod, 22, Haley Elizabeth Morris, 22, and Timothy Eugene Thomas, 26, all of Lexington Park, entered Walmart...
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Four Businesses Fail Alcohol Compliance Checks and Sell to Under Age Individual- Seventeen Pass

Four Businesses Fail Alcohol Compliance Checks and Sell to Under Age Individual- Seventeen  Pass

On Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Alcohol Enforcement Unit conducted a series of covert compliance checks at local businesses, utilizing an underage individual. The underage individual entered the businesses without identification and attempted to purchase alcoholic beverages. During this covert compliance check operation, the Alcohol Enforcement Unit visited 21...
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Maryland State Police Make Arrest in Theft Case, Still Searching for Stolen Firearm and Ford Mustang

Maryland State Police Make Arrest in Theft Case, Still Searching for Stolen Firearm and Ford Mustang

UPDATE 2/24/2022: Subject has been apprehended. The vehicle and weapon are still missing. Anyone who has information regarding the whereabouts of the vehicle, is asked to please contact TFC P. Kaitz, of the Maryland State Police Prince Frederick Barrack at (410)535-1400, or via email: [email protected] Please refer to case # 22-MSP-006933 when providing information....
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One Flown to Area Trauma Center After Motor Vehicle Collision with Entrapment in Mechanicsville

One Flown to Area Trauma Center After Motor Vehicle Collision with Entrapment in Mechanicsville

On Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at approximately 8:18 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Three Notch Road and Point Lookout Road in Mechanicsville, for the motor vehicle collision reported serious with entrapment. Crews arrived on the scene to find a box truck and SUV involved, with the operator of...
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One Flown to Trauma Center After Motor Vehicle Collision with Entrapment in La Plata

One Flown to Trauma Center After Motor Vehicle Collision with Entrapment in La Plata

On Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at approximately 10:10 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of 7415 Crain Highway in La Plata, for the reported motor vehicle collision with injuries. Police arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle off the roadway in the area of Lindsbrooke Place and reported the...
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La Plata Police Department Honors Charles County NAACP President Dyotha Sweat During Black History Month

La Plata Police Department Honors Charles County NAACP President Dyotha Sweat During Black History Month

The La Plata Police Department Honors Local Community Difference Makers During #BlackHistoryMonth: LPPD honors Charles County NAACP President Dyotha Sweat. Dyotha Rene’ Sweat was born in Franklin, Virginia and raised in Paterson, New Jersey. She was educated in the Passaic County school system and had the honor and privilege of being educated by the...
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