Monthly Archives: October 2024

61-Year-Old Man Flown Out After Serious Machinery Accident in Charlotte Hall

61-Year-Old Man Flown Out After Serious Machinery Accident in Charlotte Hall

On Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at approximately 8:12 a.m., firefighters and emergency medical services from Charles and St. Mary’s County were dispatched to 13330 Olde Oak Drive in Charlotte Hall, for the Inaccessible Terrain Rescue Dispatchers advised to the responding units the 911 caller was Spanish speaking and advised someone was trapped under something...
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All Arrests and Criminal Summons Issued in Charles County 10/4/2024 to 10/10/2024

All Arrests and Criminal Summons Issued in Charles County 10/4/2024 to 10/10/2024

Each week, SMNEWSNET.COM will provide a list of all arrests and criminal summonses issued in Charles County. In the spirit of transparency, we are committed to keeping our community informed about local law enforcement activities. This list includes arrests made by both the Charles County Sheriff’s Office and the Maryland State Police, providing a...
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Great Mills Man Arrested for Domestic Violence Incident in St. Mary’s County

Great Mills Man Arrested for Domestic Violence Incident in St. Mary’s County

James Edward Phillips, 38, of Great Mills, was arrested at his residence on Lilac Way in Great Mills, St. Mary’s County, on October 9, 2024. Authorities responded to a report of a domestic disturbance at approximately 4:30 a.m., where Phillips admitted to breaking a car window by striking it with his hand. According to...
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Honoring Two Generations of Service: Lt. Juan J. Morales III and His Father’s Legacy

Honoring Two Generations of Service: Lt. Juan J. Morales III and His Father’s Legacy

As Hispanic Heritage Month draws to a close, the Charles County Sheriff’s Office is proud to highlight the contributions of Lieutenant Juan J. Morales III, a dedicated law enforcement officer who carries on his family’s legacy of service. His story is one of inspiration, commitment, and an unbreakable bond between two generations who share...
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St. Mary’s County Mourns the Loss of a True Public Servant: Corporal Wayne Milam

St. Mary’s County Mourns the Loss of a True Public Servant: Corporal Wayne Milam

It is with deep sorrow that we share the news of the passing of retired Corporal Wayne Milam, a respected and beloved figure in our law enforcement community. The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, along with friends and colleagues, mourns the loss of a dedicated public servant who devoted his life to protecting others...
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Man Arrested for Indecent Exposure at St. Mary’s County Walmart

Man Arrested for Indecent Exposure at St. Mary’s County Walmart

On October 11, 2024, George W. Jacks, 56, of no fixed address, was arrested following an incident of alleged indecent exposure at a Walmart located on Miramar Way in California, Maryland. According to court documents, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report around 12:42 PM regarding Jacks’ behavior in the parking...
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Calvert County Woman Faces Multiple Charges After False 911 Call and Assaulting an Officer on a Traffic Stop

Calvert County Woman Faces Multiple Charges After False 911 Call and Assaulting an Officer on a Traffic Stop

On October 12, 2024, Diana Hernandez-Calderon, 23, of Prince Frederick, was arrested after a series of events during the early morning hours resulted in accusations of assaulting a law enforcement officer, making false reports to authorities, and using obscene language in an emergency call. The incident began around 12:30 a.m., when deputies from the...
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Southern Maryland Executives Have ‘Honest Conversation’ with Economic & Workforce Development Leaders

Southern Maryland Executives Have ‘Honest Conversation’ with Economic & Workforce Development Leaders

The Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM) Executive Program Class of 2024 met with regional economic development leaders at the Chesapeake Hills Golf Course in Lusby, Md., on Oct. 3 to learn about Southern Maryland’s economic and workforce development challenges, opportunities, and initiatives. Participants tuned into an honest conversation among economic development and planning directors about the realities...
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CSM Celebrates Opening of New James C. Mitchell Student Resource Center at La Plata Campus

CSM Celebrates Opening of New James C. Mitchell Student Resource Center at La Plata Campus

College of Southern Maryland (CSM) staff and students celebrated with Charles County dignitaries on Wednesday, Oct. 9, at the ribbon-cutting for a newly renovated James C. Mitchell Student Resource Center (SR Center), which had previously served the Health Technology Building (HT Building) at the La Plata Campus. The SR Center is now open to...
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Maryland Voting Deadlines, Canvassing and Additional Information for the 2024 Election

Maryland Voting Deadlines, Canvassing and Additional Information for the 2024 Election

As the 2024 general election approaches, Maryland voters are encouraged to prepare by being aware of key deadlines and processes to ensure their voices are heard at the polls. The Maryland State Board of Elections (SBE) today is reminding Marylanders that the advance deadline to register to vote in this year’s Presidential General Election...
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One Flown to Trauma Center After Two Vehicle Collision in La Plata

One Flown to Trauma Center After Two Vehicle Collision in La Plata

On Monday, October 14, 2024 at approximately 7:25 a.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of 9385 Industrial Parkway and Route 301 in La Plata, for the reported motor vehicle collision with injuries. The assignment was quickly upgraded to a serious motor vehicle collision after 911 callers reported one trapped and...
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All Arrests and Criminal Summons Issued in Calvert County 10/4/2024 to 10/10/2024

All Arrests and Criminal Summons Issued in Calvert County 10/4/2024 to 10/10/2024

Each week, SMNEWSNET.COM will provide a list of all arrests and criminal summonses issued in Calvert County. In the spirit of transparency, we are committed to keeping our community informed about local law enforcement activities. This list includes arrests made by both the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office and the Maryland State Police, providing a...
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UPDATE: Piney Point Man Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison After Admitting to Performing Sexual Acts on His Dog

UPDATE: Piney Point Man Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison After Admitting to Performing Sexual Acts on His Dog

UPDATE 10/15/2024: State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling announced today that Sean Patrick Kraese, 24, of Piney Point, Maryland, was sentenced to the maximum penalty of seven years in prison after his conviction for animal cruelty and obscene material charges related to performing sexual acts on his pet dog. “The Defendant was convicted of distribution of...
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Police Investigating Reported Sexual Assault of a Teenage Girl in Lexington Park

Police Investigating Reported Sexual Assault of a Teenage Girl in Lexington Park

UPDATE 10/14/2024 @ 9:45 p.m.:  St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office released the following information. At approximately 5:50 p.m. on Monday, October 14, Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 45000 block of Great Mills Court for the report of a sexual assault. The Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division is actively...
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Man Flown to Trauma Center After Tree Cutting Accident in Bryans Road

Man Flown to Trauma Center After Tree Cutting Accident in Bryans Road

On Monday, October 14, 2024, at approximately 10:57 p.m., firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the 6800 block of Riverwood Place in Bryan’s Road, for the reported traumatic injuries with entrapment. 911 callers initially reported one subject was trapped underneath a tree, firefighters arrived at the residence to find a tree service company...
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All Arrests and Criminal Summons Issued in St. Mary’s County 10/4/2024 to 10/10/2024

All Arrests and Criminal Summons Issued in St. Mary’s County 10/4/2024 to 10/10/2024

Each week, SMNEWSNET.COM will provide a list of all arrests and criminal summonses issued in St. Mary’s County. In the spirit of transparency, we are committed to keeping our community informed about local law enforcement activities. This list includes arrests made by both the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and the Maryland State Police,...
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No Injuries Reported After Shed Fire in Lexington Park, Fire Marshal investigating

No Injuries Reported After Shed Fire in Lexington Park, Fire Marshal investigating

On Monday, October 14, 2024, at approximately 12:55 p.m., firefighters from Bay District, NAS Patuxent River, Second District, Ridge and Seventh District were dispatched to the 20000 block of Renaissance Court in Lexington Park, for the reported structure on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find a shed fully engulfed in flames with...
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Nanjemoy Volunteer Fire Department Regrets to Announce Loss of Life Auxiliary Member Julia “Judy” Rye

Nanjemoy Volunteer Fire Department Regrets to Announce Loss of Life Auxiliary Member Julia “Judy” Rye

With great sadness, we announce the passing of Life Auxiliary Member Judy Rye. Please keep her family and friends in your thoughts and prayers; she will be deeply missed by all. May she rest in eternal peace! The family will receive friends at Williams Funeral Home in Indian Head on Tuesday, October 15, 2024...
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Prince George’s County Man Pleads Guilty to 2022 Northeast D.C. Murder

Prince George’s County Man Pleads Guilty to 2022 Northeast D.C. Murder

Chanos Monroe, aka Chanos Gillis, 41, of District Heights, MD, pleaded guilty to charges of voluntary manslaughter and unlawful possession of a firearm – prior felony conviction, for the 2022 murder of Keith Sistare, 52, at a BP gas station along Benning Rd. Northeast, announced U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves and Chief Pamela Smith,...
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Police Seeking Any Information in 29-Year-Old Cold Case Murder of 14-Year-Old Teen

Police Seeking Any Information in 29-Year-Old Cold Case Murder of 14-Year-Old Teen

October 13 marked the anniversary of the homicide of Sterling Settle, a resident of Oxon Hill, Maryland. His case remains unsolved. Your assistance can help us bring justice to Sterling and his family. On October 13, 1995, at approximately 4:00 p.m., officers with the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to a logging road off...
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UPDATE: Missing 5-Year-Old in Waldorf Located Deceased in Pond

UPDATE: Missing 5-Year-Old in Waldorf Located Deceased in Pond

UPDATE 10/14/2024: We regret to announce that after hours of searching, 5-year-old Miles McMahon was tragically found deceased in a pond near his home. Although the pond had been searched earlier in the day by another unit, the Maryland State Police dive team revisited the area again and made the heartbreaking discovery. “The pond...
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$50,000-Winning Bonus Match 5 Ticket Sold in Accokeek

$50,000-Winning Bonus Match 5 Ticket Sold in Accokeek

Check your Bonus Match 5 tickets from the Thursday, Oct. 10 drawing to see if you are $50,000 richer! The Maryland Lottery is looking for the player holding a top-prize winning ticket bought from Keller’s Market in Accokeek. The lucky ticket matches the five numbers of 7, 10, 11, 15 and 19; the Bonus Ball was 4. Lottery...
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AUDIO: Child Flown to Trauma Center After Being Struck by Vehicle on Route 5 in Charles County, Police Searching for Vehicle

AUDIO: Child Flown to Trauma Center After Being Struck by Vehicle on Route 5 in Charles County, Police Searching for Vehicle

UPDATE 10/13/2024: Additional audio of Charles County Sheriff’s Office arrival, and involved vehicle information along with Maryland State Police Vehicle BOLO Broadcast added below. 10/12/2024: On Saturday, October 12, 2024, at approximately 7:13 p.m., police, firefighters, and emergency medical services responded to the area of Leonardtown Road and Roosevelt Place in Bryantown for a...
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Multiple Injured After Boating Accident in Patuxent River

Multiple Injured After Boating Accident in Patuxent River

On Saturday, October 12, 2024, at approximately 1:15 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the Patuxent River in the area of the Governor Thomas Johnson Bridge, for the reported boating accident with injuries and one ejected. 911 callers reported a small center console vessel hit a hard wave which caused the operator...
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Paraglider Flown to Trauma Center After Striking Power Lines While Landing in Chaptico

Paraglider Flown to Trauma Center After Striking Power Lines While Landing in Chaptico

On Saturday, October 12, 2024, at approximately 6:31 p.m., police and emergency medical services were dispatched to the 36000 block of Old Chaptico Wharf Road in Chaptico for a reported fall. According to the 911 caller, they observed a subject Paragliding in the area but lost sight of him as he landed in a...
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