Monthly Archives: October 2022

MDOT Stresses the Importance of Drivers, Pedestrians and Bicyclists Working Together to Stay Safe this Halloween Weekend

MDOT Stresses the Importance of Drivers, Pedestrians and Bicyclists Working Together to Stay Safe this Halloween Weekend

Many people love a good scare on Halloween, but not when it comes to traffic safety. The Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration’s (MDOT MVA) Highway Safety Office and the MDOT State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) are partnering to remind motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists to look out for one another and travel safely...
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Police in Calvert County Arrest Man Sunderland for Trespassing

Police in Calvert County Arrest Man Sunderland for Trespassing

On October 17, 2022, Deputy R. Jones of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of Solomons Island Road and Sunderland Drive in Sunderland, for the report of a disorderly subject. The complainant advised a black male approximately 60-years-old was staggering and walking in the roadway. Deputy Jones observed a subject matching...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Identity of Man Who Stole Traffic Cones

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Identity of Man Who Stole Traffic Cones

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the man pictured in a theft investigation. On Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, at 12:02 am, the suspect took five traffic cones from the St. Mary’s County Health Department’s Health Hub on Great Mills Road in Lexington Park. The suspect was operating an older...
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Beverly Anne Gross, 78,

Beverly Anne Gross, 78,

Beverly Anne Gross, 78, of Lusby, MD passed away on October 24, 2022 at her home. Bev was born in Baltimore, MD on December 7, 1943. Bev is survived by her husband of 62 years, William G. Gross (retired from Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant); and three children, daughter, Roxanne L. Smith of Davenport,...
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Julia Ann “Judy” Fewell, 81,

Julia Ann “Judy” Fewell, 81,

Julia Ann “Judy” Fewell, 81, of Lusby, MD and formerly of Rockville, MD passed away on October 10, 2022 at Calvert Health Medical Center. Born October 1, 1941 in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Scrivener and Adelaide (Stiles) Scrivener. Judy graduated from Walter Johnson High School in Montgomery County,...
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St. Mary’s County Drug Dealer Arrested After Police Search Warrants Recover Nearly 1,000 Pills and 5 Firearms

St. Mary’s County Drug Dealer Arrested After Police Search Warrants Recover Nearly 1,000 Pills and 5 Firearms

On Wednesday, October 26, 2022, detectives from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Vice/Narcotics Division, along with assistance from the Emergency Services Team (EST) and the Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit, executed a search and seizure warrant in the 45800 block of Jay Dee Court in Lexington Park. Dominick NMN Mackall, age 34 of Lexington...
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Mechanicsville Man Arrested for Impaired Driving After Collision with St. Mary’s County Deputies

Mechanicsville Man Arrested for Impaired Driving After Collision with St. Mary’s County Deputies

On Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to a traffic complaint in the area of Loveville Road and Old Red Oak Lane in Mechanicsville. The complainant reported a black Expedition was driving erratically, and into oncoming traffic. Deputies arrived in the area and located...
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Charles County Detectives Investigating 60-Year-Old Waldorf Man Shot and Killed in Waldorf

Charles County Detectives Investigating 60-Year-Old Waldorf Man Shot and Killed in Waldorf

On Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at approximately 7:30 p.m., officers responded to the 2500 block of Old Washington Road in Waldorf for the reported shooting. Upon arrival, officers located the victim, who had been shot, deceased. Detectives from the Criminal Investigations Division responded and are investigating. The victim was identified as Michael Anthony Dodson,...
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Charles County Government November 2022 Holiday Schedule

Charles County Government November 2022 Holiday Schedule

The County Administrator wishes to remind residents of changes to normal operating schedules for the month of November. All offices, facilities, and services not listed will be operating their normal hours. Tuesday, Nov. 8 (Election Day) All Charles County Government offices and the Tri-County Animal Shelter in Hughesville are closed. All school-based community centers,...
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Detectives in Charles County Investigating Murder of 19-Year-Old Waldorf Man

Detectives in Charles County Investigating Murder of 19-Year-Old Waldorf Man

On October 23, 2022, at approximately 2:17 p.m, the Prince George’s County Police Department (PGPD) received a 911 call reporting a shooting. PGPD made contact with the caller, who was in his vehicle with the victim, and determined the victim was suffering from a gunshot wound to the upper body. Further investigation revealed the...
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Charles County Retains AAA Bond Rating Due to Fiscal Discipline

Charles County Retains AAA Bond Rating Due to Fiscal Discipline

Charles County announces that all three major national bond rating agencies: Fitch Ratings, S&P Global Ratings, and Moody’s Investor’s Service, have reaffirmed the county’s AAA bond rating. Bond rating experts met with county leaders to review the health and stability of the county based on budget management, external audits, financial management, and economic development....
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19-Year-Old Prince George’s County Teen Charged with 5 Counts of Possession of Child Pornography Following Search Warrants

19-Year-Old Prince George’s County Teen Charged with 5 Counts of Possession of Child Pornography Following Search Warrants

Troopers arrested a Prince George’s County man Thursday morning after a Maryland State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Investigation developed evidence of child pornography. The suspect is identified as Paul David, 19, of, Fort Washington, Maryland. Allen is charged with five counts of possession of child pornography. He was transported to the...
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Maryland Delivers $27 Million in Rural Legacy Program Grants

Maryland Delivers $27 Million in Rural Legacy Program Grants

The Board of Public Works on October 12, 2022, unanimously approved more than $27.1 million in Rural Legacy Program grants for conservation easement acquisitions, reflecting the highest annual amount appropriated since 2002. Funding from these grants will permanently protect 7,100 acres of working farms, forests, open space, shorelines, and wetlands — plus cultural and...
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St. Mary’s County Commissioner Meeting Rollup – October 25, 2022

St. Mary’s County Commissioner Meeting Rollup – October 25, 2022

The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County held their regular business meeting in the Chesapeake Building Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022, with the invocation and pledge, followed by approval of the consent agenda. The Commissioners hosted a Public Hearing to receive comments on proposed Ethics Ordinance revisions requested by the County Attorney’s Office. Following the Public...
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Noise Advisory – Field Carrier Landing Practice Flights Oct. 24-Nov. 11, 2022

Noise Advisory – Field Carrier Landing Practice Flights Oct. 24-Nov. 11, 2022

Communities surrounding the naval air station are advised that noise-generating testing events are scheduled to take place Oct. 24, 2022 – Nov. 11, 2022 from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Pilots at NAS PAX will be conducting Field Carrier Landing Practices (FCLPs). FCLPs are simulated carrier landings conducted to prepare the pilot to land...
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Nelson Brothers Arrested Again After Police Execute Multiple Search Warrants, Pair Charged with Felony Drug Charges and Theft

Nelson Brothers Arrested Again After Police Execute Multiple Search Warrants, Pair Charged with Felony Drug Charges and Theft

On Friday, October 21, 2022, detectives with the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division served search warrants at 44025 Sandy Bottom Road in Hollywood. During the execution of the warrant, a large quantity (more than 10 grams) of raw marijuana was located within the bedroom of Justin Phillip Nelson, age 21 of...
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Charles County Officers Take Part in Regional Domestic Violence Warrant Sweep

Charles County Officers Take Part in Regional Domestic Violence Warrant Sweep

On Wednesday, October 19, 2022, officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Domestic Violence Unit and Fugitive/Warrant Unit took part in the 19th Annual National Family Violence Apprehension Detail. During the operation, officers attempted to serve criminal arrest warrants relating to domestic violence and or child support throughout the region. Four warrants were...
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Maryland State Police Reminds Motorists of Steps to Reduce Vehicle Thefts As Winter Season Approaches

Maryland State Police Reminds Motorists of Steps to Reduce Vehicle Thefts As Winter Season Approaches

As we near the winter holiday season, motorists need to remember to take the proper precautions to reduce the chances of their vehicles being stolen. This is especially true right now for owners of Hyundai and Kia vehicles, which have been stolen at increased rates both in Maryland and nationwide, according to the National...
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Two Teens Killed, One in Critical Condition After Head-on Collision in Anne Arundel County

Two Teens Killed, One in Critical Condition After Head-on Collision in Anne Arundel County

On Sunday, October 23, 2022, at approximately 1:30 a.m., Eastern District officers responded to the 4600 block of Mountain Road for a crash involving two vehicles. The investigation revealed that a 2008 Ford Focus was traveling eastbound on Mountain Road when it crossed over the double yellow line and struck a westbound 2018 Jeep...
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Anne Arundel Police Investigating Two Seperate Armed Carjacking’s of BMW SUV’s, One Prevented by Citizen with Concealed Carry

Anne Arundel Police Investigating Two Seperate Armed Carjacking’s of BMW SUV’s, One Prevented by Citizen with Concealed Carry

On October 22, 2022, at approximately 4:20 p.m., officers responded for a carjacking at the Orange Parking Garage at the Annapolis Mall. The 40-year-old male victim was placing shopping bags into the trunk of his vehicle, a blue 2023 BMW X6, when he was approached by two suspects armed with handguns. The suspects demanded...
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Minor Injuries Reported After Single Vehicle Rollover with Fire in Lexington Park

Minor Injuries Reported After Single Vehicle Rollover with Fire in Lexington Park

On Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at approximately 7:23 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Three Notch Road and Corporate Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported motor vehicle collision with injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single pickup truck into a tree, off the roadway and...
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24-Year-Old Mechanicsville Man Dies in Motor Vehicle Crash in Waldorf

24-Year-Old Mechanicsville Man Dies in Motor Vehicle Crash in Waldorf

On Monday, October 24, 2022, at approximately 11: 50 a.m., Troopers from Maryland State Police La Plata Barrack responded to Maryland Route 5 (Mattawoman Beantown Rd) in the area of Pinefield Road for a report of a serious motor vehicle collision. Due to the circumstances, the Maryland State Police CRASH Team responded to assume...
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Police in Charles County Investigating Motor Vehicle Crash That Killed 40-Year-Old White Plains Woman

Police in Charles County Investigating Motor Vehicle Crash That Killed 40-Year-Old White Plains Woman

On Monday, October 24, 2022, at approximately 8:40 a.m., Troopers from Maryland State Police La Plata Barrack responded to Maryland Route 229 (Bensville Rd) in the area of Shannon Drive for a report of a serious motor vehicle collision. Due to the circumstances, the Maryland State Police CRASH Team responded to assume the investigation....
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Accokeek Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Armed Robbery in Waldorf

Accokeek Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Armed Robbery in Waldorf

Tony Covington, State’s Attorney for Charles County, announced that on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, Charles County Circuit Court Judge William R. Greer, Jr. sentenced Arron William Saunders, 25, of Accokeek, to 30 years, with all but 15 years suspended in prison for Armed Robbery, Use of a Firearm During the Commission of a Crime...
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Maryland Natural Resources Police Welcomes 13 New Officers Following Graduation of 63rd Basic Recruit Class

Maryland Natural Resources Police Welcomes 13 New Officers Following Graduation of 63rd Basic Recruit Class

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources Police (NRP) welcomed 13 new officers following graduation of its 63rd Basic Recruit Class on October 14, 2022. The ceremony at Sandy Point State Park was the culmination of 36 weeks of training and coursework at the Maryland Police and Corrections facility in Sykesville. Their coursework included Maryland...
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