Monthly Archives: July 2023

MDOT SHA Advises of Resurfacing of MD Rt. 261 (Bayside Road) in Chesapeake Beach

MDOT SHA Advises of Resurfacing of MD Rt. 261 (Bayside Road) in Chesapeake Beach

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is beginning a project Monday, July 24, to resurface a section of MD 261 (Bayside Road)​ between south of Old Bayside Road and north of Brownies Beach Road near Chesapeake Beach in Calvert County. The pavement improvement project should be complete by August 7, 2023, weather...
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Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department Annual Carnival Coming Soon! August 1 – 5, 2023

Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department Annual Carnival Coming Soon! August 1 – 5, 2023

The Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department is excited to announce that their annual carnival is coming soon!! The carnival will take place from August 1st to August 5th, 2023, at the Calvert County Fairgrounds located at 140 Calvert Fair Drive in Prince Frederick. Times are 6:00 p.m., to 11:00 p.m., for plenty of time...
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13-Year-Old Transported to Children’s Center After Suffering Burns

13-Year-Old Transported to Children’s Center After Suffering Burns

On Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at approximately 1:16 p.m., fire and rescue personnel responded to a residence on Asher Road in Mechanicsville, for the reported burn patient. Crews arrived on the scene to find a 13-year-old male with 2nd degree burns to 15% of his body including burns to his left arm. A helicopter...
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75-Year-Old Male Flown to Trauma Center After Rollover Collision with Fire in Hughesville

75-Year-Old Male Flown to Trauma Center After Rollover Collision with Fire in Hughesville

On Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at 9:55 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Prince Frederick Road and Brandywine Road in Hughesville, for the serious motor vehicle collision with one reportedly trapped with a vehicle on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to report smoke showing from one vehicle with...
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Man Charged with Three Counts of 1st-Degree Murder, Hate Crimes, in Annapolis Mass Shooting

Man Charged with Three Counts of 1st-Degree Murder, Hate Crimes, in Annapolis Mass Shooting

An Anne Arundel County Grand Jury returned an indictment on Friday, July 21, 2023 charging Charles Robert Smith, age 43, of Annapolis, Maryland, with 42-counts, including three counts of First-Degree Murder and Hate Crimes related to a mass shooting that killed three men, including a father and son, in Annapolis last month, The Office...
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Suspect in Custody in Connection With Fatal Stabbing; Search Continues for Second Suspect

Suspect in Custody in Connection With Fatal Stabbing; Search Continues for Second Suspect

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit identified and charged a man in connection with a fatal stabbing earlier this month in the city of Seat Pleasant. The suspect is 37-year-old Jesse Culley of Capitol Heights. An arrest warrant has been obtained for the second suspect, 21-year-old Raykia Poston of Capitol Heights. The...
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Citizens Invited to Submit Legislative Proposals for 2024 General Assembly Session

Citizens Invited to Submit Legislative Proposals for 2024 General Assembly Session

St. Mary’s County Government is excited to announce that registration is now open for the 2023 session of Citizens Academy! Citizens Academy provides participants with the opportunity to learn more about county government programs and services. The academy will meet on Tuesday evenings, between September 5 and November 7, 2023, from 6 to 9...
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Reward of up to $12,500 Offered in 2022 Murder Case on October Place in Waldorf

Reward of up to $12,500 Offered in 2022 Murder Case on October Place in Waldorf

The Charles County Sheriff’s Office and Charles County Crime Solvers are offering a combined cash reward of up to $12,500 for information leading to an arrest in a shooting case that occurred last year. On July 24, 2022, officers responded to an apartment complex in the area of October Place in Waldorf for the...
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Wanted Great Mills Man Arrested After Assaulting St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Deputies

Wanted Great Mills Man Arrested After Assaulting St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Deputies

On Saturday, July 22, 2023 at 10:33 p.m., St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Deputies located the wanted suspect, Glenn Bernie Fulay Flores age 30, of Great Mills, had multiple open arrest warrants for the following below. During the arrest, Flores resisted arrest and assaulted three deputies resulting in two of them receiving injuries which required...
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9 Calvert County Sheriff’s Deputies Complete Unmanned Aircraft Training to Become Drone Pilots

9 Calvert County Sheriff’s Deputies Complete Unmanned Aircraft Training to Become Drone Pilots

On July 20, 2023, the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Support Services Unit (SSU) finished training nine new Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) pilots. The three day training included exposing pilots to different models of drones, proficiency testing in a precision operation of the UAS using a NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) designed...
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UPDATE: Victim in Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Hughesville Identified as 25-Year-Old Great Mills Man

UPDATE: Victim in Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Hughesville Identified as 25-Year-Old Great Mills Man

UPDATE 7/24/2023: On Saturday, July 22, 2023, at approximately 8:25 p.m., Troopers from Maryland State Police La Plata Barrack responded to Maryland Route 5 (Leonardtown Road) in the area of Huckleberry Drive for a report of a serious motor vehicle collision involving a passenger vehicle and a motorcycle. Due to the circumstances, Trooper First Class...
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Lanham Man’s Numbers from 1996 Help Win $50,100 Powerball Prize

Lanham Man’s Numbers from 1996 Help Win $50,100 Powerball Prize

Prince George’s County resident takes home third-tier prize Clayton Heard of Lanham, who caught Powerball fever as the July 19 jackpot rolled to $1.08 billion, was one of five big Maryland winners this week. Although a California player won the jackpot, Clayton scored a $50,100 third-tier prize using numbers from 1996. The retired healthcare...
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Maryland Black Bear Hunt Lottery Now Open for 2023 Season

Maryland Black Bear Hunt Lottery Now Open for 2023 Season

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is now accepting applications for the 2023 black bear hunt lottery. Successful applicants will receive a permit valid for the 6-day hunting season open October 23-28 in Allegany, Frederick, Garrett, and Washington counties. The annual bear hunt, now in its 20th year, is an important management tool used...
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Retired Police Officer Captures $50,000 Bonus Match 5 Prize

Retired Police Officer Captures $50,000 Bonus Match 5 Prize

Prince George’s County resident wins top prize in July 17 drawing A Fort Washington man turned up at Lottery headquarters in Baltimore this week with a big smile on his face and his wife on his arm to claim a $50,000 Bonus Match 5 top prize. The longtime Lottery player said he and his...
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17-Year-Old Identified as Operator in Fatal Lanham Crash, Passenger Suffers Serious Injuries

17-Year-Old Identified as Operator in Fatal Lanham Crash, Passenger Suffers Serious Injuries

The Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal crash that took place Friday morning in Lanham. The deceased driver is 17-year-old Jason Peraza of Lanham. On July 21, 2023, at approximately 8:10 am, officers responded to the 9100 block of Ardwick Ardmore Road for a single-vehicle collision. The preliminary investigation revealed Peraza...
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Prince George’s County Police Investigating Two Seperate Fatal Shootings, Seeking Information and Suspects

Prince George’s County Police Investigating Two Seperate Fatal Shootings, Seeking Information and Suspects

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Wednesday evening. The victim is 29-year-old Kre’sean Hoover-Haskins of Washington, DC. On July 19, 2023, at approximately 4:50 pm, officers responded to the 1200 block of Fairmount Heights Drive for a shooting. The victim was located suffering from gunshot...
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CCPS Supervisor of HR receives leadership Award

CCPS Supervisor of HR receives leadership Award

Kevin Howard, Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) supervisor of Human Resources, recently received the Fay Miller Education Leadership Eagle Institute Award by the Maryland Association of School Business Officials (MD ASBO). Every year, the MD Association chooses someone who exhibits leadership skills in his or her school system and has demonstrated a commitment to...
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Calvert County to Host Free Paper Shredding Events

Calvert County to Host Free Paper Shredding Events

The Calvert County Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division, will host free paper shredding events for county residents and businesses. Shredding documents helps prevent identity theft by destroying confidential and/or sensitive information. The following shred events will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine: Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023, at...
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Police On Scene of Barricade Situation in Lexington Park

Police On Scene of Barricade Situation in Lexington Park

Shortly after 3:00 a.m., on Monday, July 24, 2023, police responded to a residence located in the 22900 block of Gunston Drive in Lexington Park for reasons not yet released. Gunston Drive is closed at Spruce Drive and Chestnut Road. Expect extended delays and avoid the area. The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and...
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Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department Regrets to Announce Passing of Past Chief John F. “Jake” Mattingly

Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department Regrets to Announce Passing of Past Chief John F. “Jake” Mattingly

It is with deepest sympathy that the membership of the Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department and its Auxiliary announce the passing of Past Chief John F. “Jake” Mattingly. Jake Joined the department in 1952 and served as Fire Chief from 1962 – 1965 and 1967 – 1972. As member of the department and over his...
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Leonardtown Man Arrested After Attempting to Stab His Sister During Dispute

Leonardtown Man Arrested After Attempting to Stab His Sister During Dispute

On Monday, July 24, 2023, at approximately 6:00 a.m., police and emergency medical personnel responded to the 22000 block of Dorsey Street in Leonardtown, for the reported possible stabbing. Police responded to the area for a domestic assault in progress. Upon arrival, deputies made contact with the suspect, identified as Anthony Eckloff, who advised...
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22-Year-Old Upper Marlboro Man Found Guilty in the 1st Degree Premeditated Murder of Two Washington D.C. Men

22-Year-Old Upper Marlboro Man Found Guilty in the 1st Degree Premeditated Murder of Two Washington D.C. Men

A Superior Court jury returned guilty verdict on all counts against Jalen Browne, 22, of Upper Marlboro, MD, for the murders of Jovan Hill and Tariq Riley, on July 25, 2021, on Q Street NW, Washington, D.C. The verdicts were announced Friday, July 21st, 2023, by U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves and Acting Chief...
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Brandywine Man Arrested After Violent Crime Spree in Charles and St. Mary’s County Involving Armed Carjacking, Home Invasion and High Speed Pursuits

Brandywine Man Arrested After Violent Crime Spree in Charles and St. Mary’s County Involving Armed Carjacking, Home Invasion and High Speed Pursuits

On July 18, 2023, at 4:17 p.m., Charles County Sheriff’s Office Warrant/Fugitive Unit were attempting to locate Kenneth Tyrell Wade-Greene, 33, of Brandywine, who had several active warrants for his arrest stemming from violent crimes that occurred in St. Mary’s County Wade-Greene was observed in the area of Woodville Road in Brandywine driving a...
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UPDATE: Arrest Made After Assault in Lexington Park Leaves 19-Year-Old in Critical Condition

UPDATE: Arrest Made After Assault in Lexington Park Leaves 19-Year-Old in Critical Condition

UPDATE 7/22/2023: Police have identified the suspect as 19-year-old Steve Yair Hernandez-Maldonado of Lexington Park. He is currently being held on a no-bond status and is charged with Attempted Murder 1st Degree, Attempted Murder 2nd Degree, Assault 1st Degree and Assault 2nd Degree, along with two open warrants for Theft and Assault 2nd Degree....
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Registered Sex Offender Arrested After Assaulting and Robbing 80-Year-Old Victim in Charles County

Registered Sex Offender Arrested After Assaulting and Robbing 80-Year-Old Victim in Charles County

On Friday, July 21, 2023, at approximately 1:28 p.m., officers responded to the 600 block of Charles Street for the report of a strong-arm robbery. Preliminary investigation found the suspect approached the 80-year-old victim and attempted to enter the victim’s pockets. The suspect then punched the victim who fell to the ground and was...
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