Monthly Archives: September 2024

Eugene “Gene” Alton White, 75,

Eugene “Gene” Alton White, 75,

Eugene “Gene” Alton White, 75, of Huntingtown, MD passed away on September 10, 2024. He was born on April 6, 1949, in Prince George’s County, MD to Marian Ruth and Thomas White. Gene grew up on a farm in Mitchellville, Maryland. When Gene was younger, he spent many summers on his uncle’s farm in...
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AUDIO: Another Daytime Assault and Robbery of a Juvenile in St. Mary’s County – Three Suspects Still at Large

AUDIO: Another Daytime Assault and Robbery of a Juvenile in St. Mary’s County – Three Suspects Still at Large

Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to a another report of a robbery at the Papa John’s on Great Mills Road, in Lexington Park. On Thursday, September 19, 2024, at approximately 1:52 p.m. police were dispatched after an employee at Papa John’s called and reported a young male was in the...
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Light Attack Helicopters Make NAVAIR History

Light Attack Helicopters Make NAVAIR History

NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, PATUXENT RIVER, MD: The United States Marine Corps Light Attack Helicopter Programs Office (PMA-276) made history with the first Suitable Substitute Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) in partnership with Naval Air Systems Command’s (NAVAIR) Additive Manufacturing (AM) Integrated Product Team (IPT). Often plagued with material shortages, obsolete parts, or long lead...
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UPDATE: Police Investigating Serious Motor Vehicle Collision in Prince Frederick That Sends Two to Trauma Centers

UPDATE: Police Investigating Serious Motor Vehicle Collision in Prince Frederick That Sends Two to Trauma Centers

UPDATE 9/20/2024: Maryland State Troopers from the Prince Frederick Barrack responded and investigating the crash. Preliminary investigation determined the Kia Soul, operated by a 79-year-old female, was travelling Westbound on Hallowing Point Road and attempted to make a left turn onto Hallowing Lane. The Ford Mustang, was travelling Eastbound on Hallowing Point Road and operated...
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UPDATE: Three Dead After Dump Truck and Senior-Living Assisted Facility Transportation Bus Collide in Charles County

UPDATE: Three Dead After Dump Truck and Senior-Living Assisted Facility Transportation Bus Collide in Charles County

UPDATE 9/19/2024: The driver of a senior-living assisted facility transportation bus, identified as Charlie Parker, 84, of Mechanicsville, Maryland was pronounced deceased on the scene. Two passengers on the bus, identified as Darlene Burrell, 64, and Cassandra Brown, 61, both of Waldorf, Maryland, were also pronounced deceased on the scene. The driver of a...
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Lexington Park Man Arrested After Theft and Vehicle Tampering Incidents at Local School and Hotel

Lexington Park Man Arrested After Theft and Vehicle Tampering Incidents at Local School and Hotel

Jaden Xavier Mason, 19, of Leonardtown, is facing multiple charges following a series of events on September 12, 2024, where he was involved in attempted vehicle break-ins and thefts in Lexington Park. According to court documents, Mason, along with a juvenile accomplice, was observed acting suspiciously at two locations that day. The first report...
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Loaded Handgun Found in 13-Year-Old Student’s Lunchbox at Benjamin Stoddert Middle School

Loaded Handgun Found in 13-Year-Old Student’s Lunchbox at Benjamin Stoddert Middle School

On September 18, 2024, at 12:40 p.m., school administrators at Benjamin Stoddert Middle School were alerted that a student was possibly in possession of a gun. The school resource officer from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office (SRO) was notified and located the student who was found to be in possession of a loaded handgun,...
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Proposal to Ban Roadside Solicitation in St. Mary’s County: A Public Safety Measure

Proposal to Ban Roadside Solicitation in St. Mary’s County: A Public Safety Measure

In a recent meeting, the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County discussed a proposal that could add the county to a growing list of Maryland jurisdictions where roadside solicitation is banned. This initiative, spearheaded by Commissioner Scott Ostrow, aims to address the potential dangers posed by individuals standing on roadways, medians, and intersections to solicit...
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Commissioners of St. Mary’s County Meeting Summary – September 17, 2024

Commissioners of St. Mary’s County Meeting Summary – September 17, 2024

Key Topics Discussed: School Enrollment and Infrastructure School Funding and Renovations Legislative Proposals for the 2025 Session Capital Improvement Plan (FY 2026 – FY 2031) Future Joint Meeting with Delegation 1. School Enrollment and Infrastructure During the meeting, a detailed discussion took place regarding school enrollment trends and their impact on the county’s education...
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Leonardtown Woman Charged with Employee Theft at Dunkin Donuts in Leonardtown

Leonardtown Woman Charged with Employee Theft at Dunkin Donuts in Leonardtown

Amanda Marie Shields, 34, of Leonardtown, is facing multiple theft charges related to a scheme that allegedly took place between January 2, 2024, and May 9, 2024. According to court documents, Shields, who was an employee of Dunkin Donuts on Washington Street in Leonardtown, is accused of stealing cash from the business by manipulating...
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Hollywood Man Arrested Again for Shoplifting in Lexington Park

Hollywood Man Arrested Again for Shoplifting in Lexington Park

Carroll Ignatius Norris, 50, of Hollywood, has been charged with theft following an incident on August 20, 2024, at a Dollar General store located on Three Notch Road in Lexington Park. According to the criminal complaint, Norris allegedly attempted to steal a variety of household and personal care items, with a total value of...
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Self-serve Sandbags Available for Calvert County Residents for Severe Weather Preparation

Self-serve Sandbags Available for Calvert County Residents for Severe Weather Preparation

Self-serve sand and sandbags are available at the following locations during regular business hours for Calvert County residents who need them to protect property in preparation for possible flooding conditions. Appeal Convenience Center (200 Sweetwater Road, Lusby) Monday through Saturday, 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Barstow Convenience Center (350 Stafford...
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UPDATE: Water Restored After Water Main Break in Lexington Park

UPDATE: Water Restored After Water Main Break in Lexington Park

UPDATE 9/17/2024: Water service has been restored as of 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 17, 2024 Water Main Break – An unanticipated water main break, caused by an independent contractor working in the area, has occurred on Millstone Landing Road. There will be an emergency water service outage for all residents located in the Esperanza...
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Dyson Building Center Marks 70 Years: Join Us for a Three-Day Celebration!

Dyson Building Center Marks 70 Years: Join Us for a Three-Day Celebration!

Dyson Building Center is excited to celebrate its 70th anniversary with a three-day event packed with activities, giveaways, and fun for the entire community! The festivities will kick off on Thursday, September 19th at 10 AM with Anniversary Proclamations presented by the St. Mary’s County Economic Development and its partner agencies. This day will...
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UPDATE: 44-Year-Old Man and His Dog Shot and Killed by Washington D.C. Father and Son, Two Stolen Guns Recovered

UPDATE: 44-Year-Old Man and His Dog Shot and Killed by Washington D.C. Father and Son, Two Stolen Guns Recovered

UPDATE 9/17/2024: On September 16 at 1:18 p.m., officers responded to the 11600 block of Lewisham Place in Waldorf for the report of a shooting. When officers arrived, an adult male was located with a gunshot wound. Fire/EMS provided first aid, but the male was pronounced deceased on the scene. The suspects were observed...
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Woman Arrested for Impaired Driving After Causing Crash with Kid in Vehicle at 10 a.m.

Woman Arrested for Impaired Driving After Causing Crash with Kid in Vehicle at 10 a.m.

On Monday, September 16, 2024, at approximately 10:12 a.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Old Rolling and Worth Avenue in California, for the reported motor vehicle collision with injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to find two vehicles involved in a T-bone style collision with all occupants out...
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UPDATE: Police Investigating Motor Vehicle Crash in Nanjemoy That Killed Waldorf Man

UPDATE: Police Investigating Motor Vehicle Crash in Nanjemoy That Killed Waldorf Man

UPDATE 9/17/2024: On Monday, September 16, 2024, at approximately 2102 hours, Troopers from the Maryland State Police La Plata Barrack responded to Maryland Route 224 south of Woodbury Road, in Nanjemoy, for a report of a serious motor vehicle collision. Due to the circumstances, a Collision Reconstruction Specialist (CRS) was requested and TFC M....
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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office K9 Unit Visits Hermitage Retirement and Assisted Living Facility in Solomons

Calvert County Sheriff’s Office K9 Unit Visits Hermitage Retirement and Assisted Living Facility in Solomons

On Thursday, September 12th 2024, members of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office K9 Unit Sgt. Morgan (K9 Bruno) and DFC Hendrickson (K9 Atlas), along with Cpl. Durner and his partner Dougall, had the pleasure of visiting the wonderful residents at The Hermitage Retirement and Assisted Living Facility in Solomons. The dogs were a hit,...
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Maryland State Police Hosting Written and Physical Fitness Testing for Trooper and Cadet Positions in Southern Maryland

Maryland State Police Hosting Written and Physical Fitness Testing for Trooper and Cadet Positions in Southern Maryland

The Maryland State Police will host a recruitment testing event on Saturday, November 23, 2024, beginning at 8 a.m. at Patuxent Naval Air Station in Patuxent River, Maryland. This event is for individuals interested in a career in law enforcement as a Maryland State Trooper or Cadet. At the event, potential candidates will complete...
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Ward Farm Recreation and Nature Park Opens New 10-Hole-Disc Golf Course

Ward Farm Recreation and Nature Park Opens New 10-Hole-Disc Golf Course

The Calvert County Department of Parks & Recreation announces the opening of a new 10-hole-disc golf course at Ward Farm Recreation and Nature Park located at 10455 Ward Road in Dunkirk. The course is the only free public disc golf course in Calvert County, and one of the few wooded courses in the region....
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Murder in Waldorf Under Investigation, Two in Custody After Vehicle Pursuit

Murder in Waldorf Under Investigation, Two in Custody After Vehicle Pursuit

UPDATE 9/17/2024 UPDATE 9/16/2024: On Monday, September 16, 2024, police responded to the area of Lewisham Place and St Matthews Drive in Waldorf, for the reported active shooting Dispatchers advised they were receiving over 20 911 calls with gunshots still actively being heard in the background. Witnesses reported a U-Haul truck was involved in...
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Dive in and “Taste the Beaches” A Town of Chesapeake Beach Event on Saturday, September 21, 2024

Dive in and “Taste the Beaches” A Town of Chesapeake Beach Event on Saturday, September 21, 2024

Get ready to immerse yourself in the flavors of the Chesapeake Beach at Taste the Beaches, an annual event that promises a day of culinary delights, community spirit, and breathtaking bay views. Join us Saturday, September 21st, from 11 am to 3 pm at Baia Coastal Kitchen and Wine Bar in Chesapeake Beach, MD!...
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UM Charles Regional Medical Group Welcomes Behavioral Health Counselor

UM Charles Regional Medical Group Welcomes Behavioral Health Counselor

The University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center (UM Charles Regional), a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System, announces the addition of Ayana Judith Williford, MSW, to its Behavioral Health practice. Williford’s extensive experience as a mental health counselor, including both clinical and community-based care, makes her an excellent addition to...
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65-Year-Old Lusby Man Sentenced to 18 Years for Sexual Abuse of a Minor

65-Year-Old Lusby Man Sentenced to 18 Years for Sexual Abuse of a Minor

On September 13, 2024, Theodore Frederick Harris, 65, of Lusby, received a sentence of 18 years in prison from Calvert County Circuit Court Judge Mark S. Chandlee.  Harris was convicted of two charges involving sexual abuse of a minor. In February 2023, a child reported instances of sexual abuse to her mother.  The mother...
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The Town of Chesapeake Beach Releases Water Park Conceptual Designs for Improvements

The Town of Chesapeake Beach Releases Water Park Conceptual Designs for Improvements

The Town Council of the Town of Chesapeake Beach released three (3) conceptual designs for improvements of the Chesapeake Beach Water Park based on citizen feedback and third-party geotechnical analysis during the September 10, 2024, Town Council Work Session. Each conceptual plan incorporates a rough order of magnitude (ROM) estimate of cost. These costs...
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