Monthly Archives: September 2024

Calvert County Man Quadruples Mega Millions Win to $40,000

Calvert County Man Quadruples Mega Millions Win to $40,000

Calvert County resident plans to pay off bills. Tim Todd of Huntingtown added the Megaplier feature to his Mega Millions ticket in the Sept. 3 drawing and saw his $10,000 third-tier prize quadruple to $40,000. “I do it all the time. It’s more money that you can win,” the 52-year-old said about using the...
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St. Mary’s Deputies Commended for Quick Work in Apprehending Juvenile Carjacking Suspects

St. Mary’s Deputies Commended for Quick Work in Apprehending Juvenile Carjacking Suspects

In a coordinated operation, deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, assisted by the Calvert and Charles County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Services Teams, executed search warrants today leading to the arrest of four juvenile suspects, aged 15 to 17, in connection with attempted carjackings that took place over the weekend. The investigation, launched...
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Young Child Nearly Struck and Puppy Killed by Suspect in Stolen Vehicle in Lexington Park

Young Child Nearly Struck and Puppy Killed by Suspect in Stolen Vehicle in Lexington Park

On Sunday, September 22, 2024, a red 2018 Toyota Highlander SUV with Maryland registration plates was stolen from the 45000 block of Morgallion Way in California. The 911 caller reported that the vehicle was stolen between 11:45 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. that day. On Monday, September 23, 2024, a black male wearing a blue...
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Repeat Offender Arrested for Public Indecency and Trespassing in Lusby

Repeat Offender Arrested for Public Indecency and Trespassing in Lusby

Mark Johan Bysheim, 65, of no fixed address, has been charged in multiple incidents of indecent exposure and trespassing across Calvert County, Maryland, according to court documents. On September 9, 2024, police responded to the Exxon station on H.G. Trueman Road in Lusby after a witness, identified as Taylor Kimber, reported seeing a man...
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Hughesville Man Arrested After Alleged Assault and Gunfire Incident

Hughesville Man Arrested After Alleged Assault and Gunfire Incident

On September 23, 2024, at approximately 7:40 p.m., officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to a domestic violence call on Meadow Court in Hughesville. The suspect, identified as Brandon Wayne Blitch, 38, of Hughesville, allegedly fired a gun during an argument with the adult female victim. Three juveniles were also present in...
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Two Arrested in Connection with July Shooting in Lexington Park

Two Arrested in Connection with July Shooting in Lexington Park

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office has made significant progress in the investigation of a July 2024 shooting incident in the Lexington Park community. After nearly three months of investigative work, deputies arrested two suspects on September 24, 2024. The individuals charged in this case are Zemar David Tyshon Batts, a 19-year-old from Lexington...
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UPDATE: Mechanicsville Man Charged After Stealing Liquor from Bradford’s Neighborhood Market

UPDATE: Mechanicsville Man Charged After Stealing Liquor from Bradford’s Neighborhood Market

UPDATE 9/24/2024: Marlo Lionel Herbert, 46, of Mechanicsville, has been charged with misdemeanor theft after a must appear non-traffic citation was issued to him on 9/14/2024. According to court records, Herbert is accused of assisting Ashley Nicole Barber in stealing alcohol valued at $228.79 from Bradford’s Neighborhood Market in Hollywood on September 9, 2024....
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UPDATE: 16-Year-Old Waldorf Teen Identified As Operator in Fatal Motorcycle Crash

UPDATE: 16-Year-Old Waldorf Teen Identified As Operator in Fatal Motorcycle Crash

UPDATE 9/24/2024: The operator of a motorcycle involved in a fatal collision on Old Washington Road has been identified as Jesel Edolen Rodriguez Amaya, age 16, of Waldorf. On September 22 at 12:11 a.m., patrol officers responded to the 2400 block of Old Washington Road in Waldorf for the report of a motorcycle collision....
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Maryland’s Small Game and Wild Turkey Seasons Provide Abundant Fall Hunting Opportunities

Maryland’s Small Game and Wild Turkey Seasons Provide Abundant Fall Hunting Opportunities

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters that squirrel, rabbit, fall turkey, and other small game seasons are either underway or set to open in the coming weeks. Some of these species offer generous seasons and bag limits and are abundant throughout Maryland. “Small game hunting can be an enjoyable way to spend time afield for both new...
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Fall 2024 Trout Stocking to Begin Across Maryland

Fall 2024 Trout Stocking to Begin Across Maryland

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will begin fall trout stocking in early October as soon as water levels and temperatures are acceptable for trout. Department crews will transport thousands of state hatchery-raised brown, golden rainbow, and rainbow trout and release them statewide in select creeks, rivers, lakes, and ponds. The department is...
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October 2024 Events at the Calvert Marine Museum

October 2024 Events at the Calvert Marine Museum

Let the fall festivities begin with an array of museum events to choose from. Enjoy a FREE event for the entire family, Homeschool Day in Solomons, spirited cruises on the Witchcraft, and more! Mark your calendars for all the fun ahead. For more information, please visit: www.calvertmarinemuseum.com Wednesday through Sunday, the month of Oct....
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Free Community Document Shredding Event Announced in St. Mary’s County – Saturday, Oct. 26th, 2024

Free Community Document Shredding Event Announced in St. Mary’s County – Saturday, Oct. 26th, 2024

It’s time to clean out your filing cabinets and desks to get rid of confidential, private, or important personal documents that you no longer need to keep! The Department of Public Works & Transportation (DPW&T) will host their biannual Community Shredding Event on Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 8 a.m. – noon at the...
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State Highway Administration Begins Bridge Replacement on Point Lookout Road Over Hilton Run in St. Mary’s County

State Highway Administration Begins Bridge Replacement on Point Lookout Road Over Hilton Run in St. Mary’s County

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is beginning construction on a $6.8 million replacement of the MD 5 (Point Lookout Road) bridge over Hilton Run in St. Mary’s County. Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed by the end of 2025. Originally constructed in 1936, the bridge is safe for...
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PGPD Robbery Unit Issues Warning About Extortion Scheme

PGPD Robbery Unit Issues Warning About Extortion Scheme

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Robbery Unit is issuing a community-wide warning about an increase in reported extortion cases. In most of these cases, a suspect and victim meet over social media. The suspect pretends to be interested in a romantic or sexual relationship with the victim and persuades the victim to send...
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Maryland State Police Armed Road Rage Investigation in Prince George’s County Leads to Arrest in Virginia

Maryland State Police Armed Road Rage Investigation in Prince George’s County Leads to Arrest in Virginia

A Virginia man has been arrested following a Maryland State Police investigation into a February armed road-rage incident in Prince George’s County. The accused, identified as Joshua John Cook, 34, of Fairfax County, Virginia, was arrested at his residence by the Virginia State Police on Sept. 19, 2024. He is charged with felony assault,...
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UPDATE: Lexington Park Man Convicted of Attempted Murder After Stabbing Victim Multiple Times Over Spilt Drink

UPDATE: Lexington Park Man Convicted of Attempted Murder After Stabbing Victim Multiple Times Over Spilt Drink

UPDATE 9/24/2024: State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling announced that Winston Warren Smith, 39, of Lexington Park, Maryland, faces a maximum penalty of 30 years in prison after admitting guilt to the attempted second-degree murder of another bar patron. In April 2024, Smith was involved in an incident at a bar located on Great Mills Road...
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Convicted Felon Arrested for Murder of 23-Year-Old Man in Lexington Park and Attempted Murder in Hollywood

Convicted Felon Arrested for Murder of 23-Year-Old Man in Lexington Park and Attempted Murder in Hollywood

Joseph Daren Brooks, 22, of Lexington Park, has been charged in two separate cases involving incidents that occurred in early 2024. Both cases include charges of attempted murder, assault, and firearm offenses, with one case also involving a charge of murder. Brooks remains in custody as the cases proceed in court. Shooting in Hollywood,...
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Videos, Victims, and Witnesses Sought After Vehicle Break-Ins Across Great Mills Area in St. Mary’s County

Videos, Victims, and Witnesses Sought After Vehicle Break-Ins Across Great Mills Area in St. Mary’s County

On Sunday, September 22, 2024, at 9:10 a.m., 911 callers reported that a white Nissan SUV, occupied by three black males, was seen on St. Clements Circle in Great Mills attempting to enter vehicles and pulling on door handles. Witnesses described all three suspects as black males dressed in all black, wearing blue face...
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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office K9 Units Graciously Donated Two Armored K9 Vests by Anonymous Donor

Calvert County Sheriff’s Office K9 Units Graciously Donated Two Armored K9 Vests by Anonymous Donor

Thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor, the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office K9 Unit has received two Tactical Armored K9 Vests designed to enhance the safety and protection of our dedicated working dogs, Rex and Zeus. These vests will provide our K9 officers with crucial defense as they serve alongside our deputies in...
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CSM’s 2024-2029 Strategic Plan is ‘Built for Success,’ Emphasizes Student-Centered Culture

CSM’s 2024-2029 Strategic Plan is ‘Built for Success,’ Emphasizes Student-Centered Culture

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) announces the launch of its new five-year strategic plan, “Built for Success.” The plan emphasizes a student-centered culture with access, momentum, and mobility at the core of all of the college’s efforts. “At the College of Southern Maryland, fostering a student-centered culture is a journey that we embark...
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Northern High School Students Excel at 2024 FBLA National Leadership Conference

Northern High School Students Excel at 2024 FBLA National Leadership Conference

Each year, the most qualified and dedicated members of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) from across the country join each other at the prestigious National Leadership Conference (NLC). Having qualified from the Maryland State Leadership Conference, in their respective competitive events, 12 Northern High School and 7 Northern Middle School students earned their...
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Charles County Volunteer Rescue Squad Mourns the Passing of President Jeff Garner

Charles County Volunteer Rescue Squad Mourns the Passing of President Jeff Garner

It is with profound sadness that the Charles County Volunteer Rescue Squad announces the passing of our esteemed President, Jeff Garner, on September 23, 2024. Jeff was a dedicated public servant who spent a lifetime serving the Charles County community with passion and selflessness. Jeff’s commitment to public safety spanned several decades, beginning with...
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Charles County Sheriff’s Office to Host Purple Light Nights Event in Observance of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Charles County Sheriff’s Office to Host Purple Light Nights Event in Observance of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month

In a display of unity and solidarity, Charles County Sheriff Troy D. Berry, along with members of the CCSO’s Domestic Violence Unit, is joining Sheriff John Carr of the Prince George’s County Sheriff’s Office and Sheriff Everett Sesker of the Anne Arundel County Sheriff’s Office to host three multijurisdictional events, “Purple Light Nights,” at...
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Traffic Plan: Free Shuttle Service for the 2024 Calvert County Fair

Traffic Plan: Free Shuttle Service for the 2024 Calvert County Fair

To ensure safety and smooth traffic flow, a special traffic pattern will be in effect from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of Fair Week. During these hours, no left turns will be allowed from Rt. 231 into the fairgrounds. Instead, please use Rt. 506 (Sixes Road) to Rt. 508...
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UPDATE: Police Seeking Video After Multiple Attempted Armed Carjackings in St. Mary’s County

UPDATE: Police Seeking Video After Multiple Attempted Armed Carjackings in St. Mary’s County

UPDATE 9/23/2024: The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office requests the public’s assistance in gathering any surveillance footage that may aid in the ongoing investigation into attempted carjacking incidents that occurred Saturday in California, MD. Residents and businesses in California, at or near FDR and MacArthur Boulevard, 27111 Three Notch Road or 22610 Three Notch...
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