The Maryland Department of Transportation is charging forward with the growth of electric vehicle infrastructure in the state. The department issued a Request for Proposals that could provide up to 40 new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations as part of Maryland’s plan for the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program. The charging stations will be...
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St. Mary’s Little League, a thriving youth baseball and softball organization in St. Mary’s County, actively seeks passionate and dedicated individuals to join its esteemed team of umpires for the 2024 season. We offer a comprehensive and rewarding opportunity to play a vital role in fostering a positive and competitive environment for young athletes....
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Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) and the U.S. Navy have signed an agreement to privatize Naval Support Facility (NSF) Indian Head to include main base Indian Head and the Stump Neck Annex. In the case of military bases, privatization means that a public utility takes over ownership and the operation of the facility’s electric...
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The Friends of Maryland State Parks recently awarded 24 grants totaling $41,798 to Maryland State Parks statewide through the advocacy organization’s program, “Small Grants, Big Impact!” These funds will enable staff to collaborate with community partners to provide information on Maryland’s cultural history, replace unsafe bridges and puncheons, provide water safety resources, and promote...
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On Saturday, January 20, 2024, at approximately 10:28 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of 47851 Park Hall Road in Park Hall, for an automated 911 call from an Apple device reporting a serious collision. Crews arrived in the area to find a head-on collision involving a pickup truck and...
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On Thursday, January 18, 2024, at approximately 11:20 p.m., firefighters from Teneth District, Potomac Heights, NDW Indian Head, NDW Stump Neck, Bryans Road and additional area departments responded to 6157 Mason Springs Road in Indian Head, for the reported structure fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find a two-story residence with smoke showing...
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NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, PATUXENT RIVER, MD: In a ceremony held on Wednesday, Jan. 10, at the Pentagon Auditorium, eight Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) individuals and teams were honored with Department of the Navy (DON) Acquisition Excellence Awards (AEA). The annual awards recognize individuals and teams who have made exceptional contributions in promoting...
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On Saturday, January 20, 2024, at approximately 1:00 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of 4316 Leonardtown Road in Waldorf, for the serious motor vehicle collision with multiple trapped. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle off the roadway, on its side with three subjects trapped. Firefighters...
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UPDATE 1/20/2024 @ 6:50 P.M.: Fire and rescue personnel are currently on the scene advising more than 8 vehicles are involved with at least 4 patients to be evaluated including one pregnant female who advised her vehicle was struck by a Nissan which then fled the area. Police are advising Mattawoman Beantown Road is...
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UPDATE 1/20/2024: On January 19, 2024, at approximately 8:00 p.m., deputies from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Patrol bureau responded to the area of southbound Solomons Island Road (Rt. 4) and Broomes Island Road in Port Republic, for the report of a serious motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian. Upon arrival, deputies located an...
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On Saturday, January 20, 2024, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office (SMCSO) Criminal Intelligence and Vice Narcotics Units, in collaboration with personnel from the Criminal Investigations Division and the Patrol Division, conducted a search and seizure warrant service on a residence in the 46000 block of Radford Lane, Lexington Park, for purposes of locating...
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On Friday, January 19, 2024, at approximately 4:56 p.m., firefighters from Charles and Prince George’s County responded to the residence next to 9255 Kris Drive in White Plains, for the reported house on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find fire showing from a 2-story split level residence with live power lines down....
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During the week of January 8 – January 14, 2024, Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to 1,748 calls for service throughout the community. Burglary: 24-2187 – On January 9, 2024, Deputy R. Jones responded to 155 Holiday Drive (formerly the Holiday Inn) in Solomons, for the report of a burglary that had already occurred....
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On Friday, January 19, 2024, at approximately 5:10 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Point Lookout Road and Old Village Road in Mechanicsville, for the motor vehicle collision with injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to find a two-vehicle collision with one subject trapped. Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department responded...
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On Thursday, January 18, 2024, at approximately 8:30 p.m. on , police initiated a traffic stop after witnessing an equipment violation on a 2005 Chevrolet Express van. Following the stop a K9 scan of the vehicle and occupants produced a positive alert for the detection of narcotics. A subsequent search resulted in the discovery...
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On Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at approximately 1:30 p.m. Police Officer First Class, K. Kerere, from the La Plata Police Department was in the area of the police station parking lot on La Grange Avenue in La Plata, when a Charles County Sheriff’s Deputy advised over the radio that he was being flagged down...
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On Wednesday, January 17, 2024, approximately 8:20 p.m., Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office executed a search and seizure warrant at a residence in the 21000 block of Windsor Drive, Lexington Park, and a Nissan Sentra. Just prior to the execution of the search warrant at the Windsor Drive residence, police observed...
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Prince George’s County Police Homicide Unit detectives arrested a man for killing his mother inside of their home. The suspect is 45-year-old Mark Terry of District Heights. He is charged in connection with the murder of his mother, 81-year-old Madia Terry. On January 14, 2024, at approximately 8:00 am, officers responded to their home...
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NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, Patuxent River, MD: The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, William A. LaPlante, announced the winners of the 2023 Defense Acquisition Workforce Awards, naming Rhonda Link, Adversary and Specialized Aircraft Program Office (PMA-226), as the winner of the Individual Achievement Award for Services Acquisition. The five annual awards,...
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With the potential for winter weather and low temperatures this weekend, St. Mary’s County Government’s Department of Emergency Services (DES) reminds citizens of the importance of safety when using alternate heat sources. As the cold season sets in, it’s crucial to stay vigilant and take necessary precautions to ensure a safe and warm environment....
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UPDATE 1/19/2024: Charles County is operating with a two-hour delay on Friday, January 19, 2024. We will continue to monitor weather conditions. Code 2 for staff who follow code system. Calvert County –is operating with a two-hour delay on Friday, January 19, 2024 We will continue to monitor weather conditions. There will be no...
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NAS Patuxent River has announced it will be open on a 2-hour delayed arrival schedule Friday, January 19, 2024 for non-essential personnel. Essential personnel must report to work as previously scheduled; Essential Personnel are designated as those performing duties that are critical to the operations of security, emergency management, medical facilities, public safety, and...
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A Gang Unit investigation led to the arrest of three suspects and the recovery of multiple weapons and thousands of fentanyl pills. The suspects are 26-year-old Dream Edwards of Columbia, Maryland, 22-year-old Romel Johnson of Laurel and 34-year-old Michael Jordan Thompson of Washington, DC. During the course of their investigation, detectives executed a search...
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On Wednesday, January 17, 2024, while providing support for a basketball game at Great Mills High School, Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office issued a call for officer assistance for an active disturbance involving a large crowd. Deputies from the Patrol Division, the Special Operations Division, and the Criminal Investigations Division responded...
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On Saturday, January 13, 2024, Trooper Holder from the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack conducted a traffic stop on Thompson Corner Road at Lockes Hill Road, in Mechanicsville. Investigation revealed that the driver of the vehicle, identified as Dawson Alexander Jewell, 24, of Charlotte Hall, was driving while under the influence and was arrested....
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