The Saint Mary’s County Commissioners held their regular meeting on October 8, 2024, led by President Randy Guy. Several important topics were addressed, including proclamations for local and national awareness events, budget amendments for critical infrastructure projects, and updates on the county’s comprehensive plan. Below is a detailed breakdown of the key points discussed...
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The St. Mary’s County Planning Commission has rejected a concept site plan for the proposed Tidal Wave Auto Spa, citing significant concerns over traffic congestion and safety at the busy intersection of Route 4 and Route 235 in California, Maryland. The decision, made during a lengthy meeting, followed extensive discussion regarding the impact the...
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Charles County Sheriff’s Office detectives have charged a suspect in connection with the possession and distribution of child pornography. In December of 2023, the Charles County Sheriff’s Office received a Cyber tip, which was reported to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) by a social media platform. The tip outlined a...
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The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal collision involving a motorcycle. The deceased rider is 40-year-old Samuel Hinton of Waldorf. On October 5, 2024, at approximately 12:55 am, officers responded to a collision involving a motorcycle and sedan in the area of Pennsylvania Avenue and Donnell...
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On October 4, 2024, at approximately 11:51 p.m., an officer from the La Plata Police Department observed a Ford Explorer traveling southbound on Crain Highway near Shining Willow Way weaving and driving in an erratic manner. Upon stopping the vehicle, the officer observed the driver presenting bloodshot and glassy eyes. A strong odor of...
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On October 2, 2024, Patricia Elaine Thomas, 63, of Lexington Park, was arrested following an incident where she allegedly struck a woman with her vehicle. According to court documents, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and Maryland State Police were called to the scene of the reported assault on Valley Court in Lexington Park...
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On Saturday, October 5, 2024, at about 11:07 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Charles Street and Kentucky Avenue in La Plata, for the reported motor vehicle collision with injuries. The incident was upgraded to a serious motor vehicle collision at 11:12 p.m., after the 911 caller reported...
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Jerry Allan Campbell, age 61, of Prince Frederick, was arrested on September 28, 2024, after deputies from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of erratic driving on Hallowing Point Road. The arrest led to multiple charges, including drug possession and driving under the influence of drugs. According to court documents, at around...
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Historic Sotterley is thrilled to welcome the fall season with a variety of family-friendly activities celebrating the changing leaves and cooler weather. Dates: Every Weekend in October at 44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood, MD Free Pumpkins for Kids: Every Friday through Sunday in October, children 12 and under can select a mini pumpkin from our museum...
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St. Mary’s County Government’s Department of Public Works & Transportation (DPW&T) will be installing a culvert under Flat Iron Road in Great Mills, Maryland beginning on or about October 14, 2024. As a result, Flat Iron Road will be closed for approximately 5 days between 20357 Flat Iron Road and 20318 Flat Iron Road....
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With a long list of sponsors, volunteers and more than 250 golfers to thank for it, Hospice of the Chesapeake’s annual Golf Tournament was a fantastic success. It raised nearly $225,000 for the not-for-profit that serves Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles and Prince George’s counties. No doubt the venue and joyful attitude accompanied by food,...
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On October 6, 1997, at approximately 6 p.m., officers with the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to a field near the Charles County Fairgrounds. Upon arrival, officers located a deceased female wrapped in a blanket. The female was identified as Elizabeth Sloane, a 33-year-old resident of Capitol Heights, Maryland. Sloane was transported to the...
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The Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal crash involving a motorcycle. The deceased rider is 50-year-old Anthony Williams of Capitol Heights. On October 5, 2024, at approximately 5:55 pm, officers responded to the 7400 block of Walker Mill Road for the report of a crash involving a motorcycle and another vehicle....
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UPDATE 10/7/2024: On October 3, 2024, Stephen Louis Betz, 30, of Owings, was sentenced to 30 years incarceration, with 16 years of active time, for first degree assault and violation of probation. The sentence was imposed by Calvert County Circuit Court Judge Mark S. Chandlee. On September 10, 2023, Betz and two other men...
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CALVERT COUNTY: Sheriff Ricky Cox, Major T.D. Reece are proud to announce the Southern Maryland Criminal Justice Academy (SMCJA) celebrated the graduation of 10 new correctional officers – 4 of which will be assigned to the Calvert County Detention Center. CCSO is proud to honor and congratulate CD Jacob Bowie, CD Adam Gott, CD...
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The first segment of Maryland’s muzzleloader deer season will be open Oct. 17-19 statewide. Hunters in Region B — the state’s central, southern, and eastern regions — can also use muzzleloaders from Oct. 21-26 for antlerless deer only. “The October muzzleloader season is a great opportunity to get outdoors and enjoy the state’s abundant...
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On Friday, October 4, 2024, at approximately 11:51 p.m., an officer observed a Ford Explorer traveling southbound on Crain Highway near Shining Willow Way weaving and driving in an erratic manner. Upon stopping the vehicle, the officer observed the driver presenting bloodshot and glassy eyes. A strong odor of alcoholic beverage was also noticed...
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After a 5-day trial, a federal jury returned a verdict against Timothy Darren Proctor, age 40, finding Proctor guilty of felon in possession of a firearm, possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of his drug trafficking crime. The guilty verdict was announced by Erek L. Barron, United...
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On Monday, October 7, 2024, at approximately 2:17 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Colton Point Road and Hurry Road in Clements, for the reported motor vehicle collision involving a motorcycle. First Responders arrived on the scene to find a motorcycle and Chevrolet Tahoe involved in a T-bone...
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A Prince George’s County Police officer is suspended without pay following her arrest on Thursday, October 3, 2024. Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Police Department charged Police Officer Sierra Alston with unauthorized use of a vehicle and related charges. Police Officer Sierra Alston joined the department in 2023. She is currently assigned to the Bureau...
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Demetrius Puifory, 46, of California, Maryland, is a convicted murderer. Puifory now faces additional charges after authorities uncovered a homemade weapon at the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center. The incident occurred on September 30, 2024, when Correctional Officer B. Connelly, during a routine inspection of Puifory’s cell, found a suspicious object concealed...
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On Saturday, October 5, 2024, at approximately 11:30 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Billingsley Road and Bensville Road, for the reported motor vehicle collision with injuries. Police arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle into a utility pole, off the roadway, down an embankment and...
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On Monday, October 7, 2024, at approximately 5:45 a.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Route 4 and Ponds Woods Road in Huntingtown, for the serious motor vehicle collision with multiple vehicles involved and one overturned. Multiple 911 callers reported a bus (NOT a school bus) and an overturned pickup...
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The Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal is proud to announce its 130th anniversary this month, marking a significant milestone as the oldest State Fire Marshal’s Office in the United States. Established in 1894, the Office is also recognized as the second oldest state public safety agency in Maryland, following only the Maryland...
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On Friday, October 4, 2024, a student at Wade Elementary School purposely jabbed one student in the leg with a pencil and struck another student in the head with a book. The student who was injured in the leg received a penetrating wound that required treatment. The student struck in the head was transported...
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