Monthly Archives: August 2022

One Injured After Vehicle Strikes Guardrail and Residence in Lexington Park

One Injured After Vehicle Strikes Guardrail and Residence in Lexington Park

On Monday, August 29, 2022, at approximately 1:45 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Winding Way and Tri-Community Way in Lexington Park, for the reported motor vehicle collision involving a residence with one unresponsive. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle off the roadway and into...
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Former Volunteer Westlake High School Track Coach Indicted on Sex Abuse of a Minor Charge

Former Volunteer Westlake High School Track Coach Indicted on Sex Abuse of a Minor Charge

In June 2022, the Charles County Sheriff’s Office was made aware of possible misconduct between a former Westlake High School volunteer track coach and a former student. Upon receiving the notification, detectives immediately contacted school authorities and began an investigation. The coach was identified as Jason Michael Roberts, 32, of North Carolina. The case...
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Prince George’s County Man Sentenced to 32 Years in Prison for Sexually Abusing a Teenage Girl for Over 2 Years

Prince George’s County Man Sentenced to 32 Years in Prison for Sexually Abusing a Teenage Girl for Over 2 Years

A 46-year-old man, formerly of Greenbelt, Maryland, was sentenced to 32 years in prison for sexual exploitation of children and other charges stemming from sexual abuse that he committed against a minor girl in the District of Columbia and Maryland over more than two years. The victim was between the ages of 13 and...
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Waldorf Man Faces Money Laundering Charges Related to an International Romance Scam

Waldorf Man Faces Money Laundering Charges Related to an International Romance Scam

A federal criminal complaint has been filed charging Charles K. Egunjobi, age 48, of Waldorf, Maryland, with operating an unlicensed money service business relating to numerous online romance scams. Egunjobi had his initial appearance in U.S. District Court in Greenbelt before U.S. Magistrate Judge Gina L. Simms. He was released under the supervision of...
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Melwood Participants Hone Construction Skills, Build a More Inclusive Workforce Thanks to CSM Partnership

Melwood Participants Hone Construction Skills, Build a More Inclusive Workforce Thanks to CSM Partnership

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) is partnering with Melwood to leverage the untapped potential and talent of people with differing abilities – creating opportunities for them to have meaningful employment, and helping to build a more inclusive workforce in the trade industry where demand for workers is high. Melwood’s Building Paths is a...
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September 2022 Events at the Calvert Marine Museum

September 2022 Events at the Calvert Marine Museum

Ahoy, Me Hearties! As we embark on a new month and welcome the fall season, we invite everyone to take advantage of the bountiful programs CMM has to offer. A complete listing of programs and activities is available at www.calvertmarinemuseum.com. Wednesday through Friday, the month of Sept. – Wm. B. Tennison Public Cruise 2...
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St. Mary’s County Landfill to Host Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day on September 10, 2022

St. Mary’s County Landfill to Host Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day on September 10, 2022

Clean out your barn, basement, shed, garage, storage areas under kitchen sinks, etc., and take advantage of the opportunity to properly discard potentially toxic/dangerous materials on Household Hazardous Waste Day. The event takes place at the St. Andrew’s Landfill Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., located at 44837 St. Andrews...
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Encore Creativity for Older Adults Older Welcoming New and Returning Singers in September 2022 in Lusby

Encore Creativity for Older Adults Older Welcoming New and Returning Singers in September 2022 in Lusby

Encore Creativity for Older Adults, America’s largest choral organization for adults over 55, welcomes new and returning singers to the fall session of its Encore Chorale of Southern Maryland in Lusby, a popular local choral group that sings a fun and eclectic mix of music in many styles and from many different eras. Encore...
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Teens of the Interact Club of Charles County an Array of Awards!

Teens of the Interact Club of Charles County an Array of Awards!

The Interact Club of Charles County is a service club based on the principles of service, fellowship, diversity, integrity, and leadership. The Interact Club, which is made up of students ages 12-18, is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Charles County. Meeting at the Neighborhood Creative Arts Center (NCAC) and advised by Georgia Bonney,...
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Patuxent River Security Opens Military Working Dog Kennel on Base

Patuxent River Security Opens Military Working Dog Kennel on Base

NAS Patuxent River Security cut the ribbon on its new Military Working Dog (MWD) Kennel this spring as part of its commitment to greater base security. The opening is the culmination of nearly two years of work between NAS Patuxent River, Naval District Washington, and various security entities among the U.S. Navy and U.S....
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University of Maryland Medical System Announces $2.3 Million In Community Grants Across State

University of Maryland Medical System Announces $2.3 Million In Community Grants Across State

The University of Maryland Medical System announced it is providing more than $2.3 million in grants across the state with a strategic focus on addressing issues of food insecurity and employment. The UMMS Community Impact Grant Program is awarding funding to nine individual organizations and one collaborative serving individuals across the System’s footprint in...
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U.S. News & World Report Names Maryland as No. 1 State For Gender Equality

U.S. News & World Report Names Maryland as No. 1 State For Gender Equality

Governor Larry Hogan announced that U.S. News and World Report has named Maryland as the number one state for gender equality. The first-ever analysis of its kind cites K-12 education as a leading factor in achieving the nation’s top ranking. “Every child in Maryland deserves access to a world-class education, regardless of what neighborhood...
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Anne Arundel County Police Charge 19-Year-Old with Negligent Manslaughter After Killing Pedestrian and Fleeing Scene

Anne Arundel County Police Charge 19-Year-Old with Negligent Manslaughter After Killing Pedestrian and Fleeing Scene

On Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at approximately 6:40 p.m., Northern District officers were dispatched to a traffic crash on Aquahart Road near Oakwood Road. The investigation revealed that two pedestrians were walking along a sidewalk on Aquahart Road when a 2003 Toyota that was traveling eastbound near this intersection lost control, rotated, and left...
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Father and Step-Mother Charged in Connection with 5-Year-Olds Death

Father and Step-Mother Charged in Connection with 5-Year-Olds Death

Prince George’s County Police Homicide Unit detectives arrested and charged two suspects in connection with the death of 5-year-old Pradeline Delinois. The suspects are identified as 44-year-old Pradel Delinois and 42-year-old Ornelie Charles. The suspects are the father and stepmother of the victim. On August 18, 2022, officers with the Capitol Heights Police Department...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Property Destruction to Multiple Lexington Park Businesses

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Property Destruction to Multiple Lexington Park Businesses

On Saturday, August 27, 2022, at approximately 10:35 p.m., police responded to the Ashley / Regency Furniture located at 21716 Great Mills Road in Lexington Park, for an intrusion alarm. Police arrived on the scene to find multiple windows shattered with no signs of entry. A few minutes later, police responded to the Family...
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One Flown to Trauma Center After Rollover Collision in Helen

One Flown to Trauma Center After Rollover Collision in Helen

On Tuesday, August 23, 2022, at approximately 2:37 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Point Lookout Road in the area of Foley Mattingly Road in Helen, for the motor vehicle collision reported serious with one vehicle overturned with multiple trapped. Firefighters from Leonardtown and Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire responded to...
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Tall Timbers Man Arrested for CDS Distribution After St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Executes Search Warrant

Tall Timbers Man Arrested for CDS Distribution After St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Executes Search Warrant

On Wednesday, August 24, 2022, detectives with the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Vice Narcotics Division, along with members of the Emergency Services Team (EST) and Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit, executed a search and seizure warrant in the 17800 block of 2nd Street in Tall Timbers. Located in a vehicle at the residence was...
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Calvert County Government Announces Labor Day Holiday Schedule 2022

Calvert County Government Announces Labor Day Holiday Schedule 2022

The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners announces county offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 5, 2022, in observance of Labor Day. In addition: The Appeal Solid Waste Facility, which includes the landfill and transfer station, and all county customer convenience centers will be closed on Monday, Sept. 5 and will reopen with normal...
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St Mary’s County Department of Recreation & Parks Announces the 26th Annual Scholarship Fund Golf Tournament

St Mary’s County Department of Recreation & Parks Announces the 26th Annual Scholarship Fund Golf Tournament

St. Mary’s County Department of Recreation & Parks is pleased to announce the 26th Annual Scholarship Fund Golf Tournament (formerly known as the Scott Verbic Golf Tournament) to be held Friday, Oct. 21, 2022, at the Wicomico Shores Golf Course. The event has generated over $185,000 in its 25-year history. Proceeds from the event...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Assault in Lexington Park, Victim Flown to Trauma Center with Serious Injuries

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Assault in Lexington Park, Victim Flown to Trauma Center with Serious Injuries

On Saturday, August 27, 2022, at approximately 5:45 p.m., police and emergency medical personnel responded to the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office District 4 Office located at 21633 Great Mills Road in Lexington Park, for the reported injuries from an assault. Crews arrived on the scene to find an adult male with serious injuries to...
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Three Displaced After Improperly Discarded Smoking Materials Causes Townhouse Fire in La Plata, No Injuries Reported

Three Displaced After Improperly Discarded Smoking Materials Causes Townhouse Fire in La Plata, No Injuries Reported

On Thursday, August 25, 2022, at approximately 12:18 p.m., firefighters responded to 422 Patuxent Court in La Plata, for the reported structure fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find smoke showing from the rear of a townhouse. 20 firefighters responded and extinguished the fire in under 5 minutes. The owner is identified as...
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Calvert County Adopts Updated Land Preservation, Parks & Recreation Plan

Calvert County Adopts Updated Land Preservation, Parks & Recreation Plan

The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners adopted the 2022 Calvert County Land Preservation, Parks & Recreation Plan (LPPRP) on Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022. The Calvert County LPPRP guides land conservation and development of outdoor recreation opportunities over the next five years. The plan sets a vision to integrate planning of the county’s amenities,...
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Grand Jury Indicts 13 Suspended PGPD Officers and 1 Retired Officer on Misconduct in Office & Theft Charges

Grand Jury Indicts 13 Suspended PGPD Officers and 1 Retired Officer on Misconduct in Office & Theft Charges

A Prince George’s County grand jury indicted 13 current Prince George’s County Police officers and one recently retired police officer on misconduct in office as well as felony and misdemeanor theft charges. The officers are accused of working secondary employment positions with a private security company while also on-duty with the police department. The...
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Hyundai and Kia Recalls Over 280,000 Vehicles Due to Fire Risk

Hyundai and Kia Recalls Over 280,000 Vehicles Due to Fire Risk

August 23, 2022 release – Hyundai Motor America and Kia America recommend that owners of select Model Year 2020-2022 Hyundai Palisade and Kia Telluride vehicles park their cars outside and away from homes and other structures until their vehicles have been repaired, due to new recalls for the risk of fire. Additionally, a “stop...
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Brandywine Woman Skeptical, Then Elated about $10,000 Scratch-off Win!

Brandywine Woman Skeptical, Then Elated about $10,000 Scratch-off Win!

Initially thought Lottery app made a mistake Carol Dyer of Brandywine plays Maryland Lottery scratch-offs to relax but when she won $10,000, she was so excited it took days to settle down and realize she truly won a second-tier prize in the $100,000 Crossword 5th Edition game. “I scanned my scratch-off with my phone...
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