On November 27, 2024, Rayshona T. Jones, 35, of Lexington Park, was arrested after a traffic stop conducted by the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Vice Narcotics Investigation Division near Willows Road in Lexington Park. During the traffic stop, officers asked Jones, who was the front-seat passenger in a 2017 Hyundai Genesis, to exit...
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On December 1st, 2024, the Humane Society of Charles County announced the following – Due to an exposure to kennel cough our dogs run will be closed to the public for the next 2 weeks to contain and prevent further spread of this infection. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Mission Statement It...
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On November 25 and 27, 2024, eighty patrol deputies and district supervisors within the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Patrol Division were presented with Guardian Angel Safety Devices by Honor the Blue, a Calvert County-based non-profit corporation. The Guardian Angel, a wearable electronic device, has several safety features for Patrol Deputies, including a bright...
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On November 26, 2024, The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Alcohol Enforcement Unit conducted a succession of Tobacco and Alcohol compliance checks within St. Mary’s County. The covert compliance checks involved using an underage Sheriff’s Office Confidential Informant (CI). The CI is 19 years of age and was wearing jean pants and a long-sleeved...
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On November 27, 2024, John F. Dorsey, a 36, of Lexington Park, was arrested after a routine traffic stop in St. Mary’s County led to the discovery of narcotics and drug paraphernalia. According to court documents, Deputy Joseph Senatore of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office initiated the stop after observing a gold Toyota...
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Kaimrhon Emmanuel Bonaventure, 25, of Douglas Georgia, was arrested in St. Mary’s County, Maryland, on November 27, 2024, for violating a protective order and attempting to break into a residence in Hollywood, Maryland. He faces charges including violating a protective order, third-degree burglary, and fourth-degree burglary. According to court records, officers from the St....
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The community is warmly invited to Suttler Post Farm’s 6th Annual Holiday Open House, taking place on December 14 and 15, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Suttler Post Farm. This cherished event will benefit Hospice of St. Mary’s, offering a festive celebration for a meaningful cause. This year’s open house will feature...
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The Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) is conducting its annual “Boatload of Toys” holiday gift drive at several locations across the state in advance of the 2024 holiday season. NRP officers are collecting donations of new, unopened toys for local children in need. The program is part of the national United States Marine Toys for...
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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is offering holiday shoppers a different type of gift this year–one that can be in honor of a loved one, to benefit future generations, and improve the environment. The Gift of Trees is a program where Marylanders purchase native trees — either a single tree or a grove...
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On Sunday, December 1, 2024, at approximately 12:50 p.m., firefighters from Virginia, Maryland and NDW Dahlgren responded to the 1700 block of Castlewood Drive in Colonial Beach, VA, for the report of multiple boats on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find an approximate 30 foot boat on fire threatening other boats and...
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The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit is investigating a fatal shooting outside of the Jasper’s Restaurant located at 9640 Lottsford Road, early Saturday morning. The victim is 33-year-old Cornelius McDonald of Upper Marlboro. The preliminary investigation revealed the suspect shot the victim at approximately 12:45 am on November 30, 2024. The victim...
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Alehandro Brown, 52, of Lexington Park, was arrested on November 26, 2024, following a traffic stop initiated by the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office. Brown faces multiple charges, including drug possession and tampering with evidence. The charges stem from a routine traffic enforcement operation that escalated into a search and seizure of illegal substances....
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The Town of La Plata is lighting up the holiday season with its beloved “Light Up La Plata” contest, inviting residents and businesses to showcase their festive spirit. Registration is open through December 4, 2024, for those within the town limits eager to compete for the best-decorated displays. Participants can enter one of several...
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