Antwan Jamar Edwards, 37, of Fort Washington, has been charged with multiple firearms and drug-related offenses following a traffic stop conducted by the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office on June 12, 2025, in Prince Frederick. According to court documents, a Calvert County deputy initiated a traffic stop shortly after 1 a.m. after observing a red...
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Daniel B. Evans, 38, of Piney Point, has been formally charged with 108 misdemeanor counts of violating a protective order, according to records from the District Court for St. Mary’s County. The charges stem from repeated alleged violations occurring between May 20, 2025, and June 16, 2025. Each count is based on a specific...
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Alexander Chew, 29, of Lexington Park, is facing multiple firearm-related charges following a June 17, 2025, incident in which he allegedly fled from a traffic stop and was later found near a loaded handgun with its serial number removed, according to charging documents filed in the District Court of Maryland for St. Mary’s County....
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On Sunday, June 22, 2025, at approximately 5:20 a.m., patrol deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 25000 block of Gallant Fox Drive in Hollywood for the report of an assault. Upon arrival, deputies met with the victim, who reported that he had arrived at the residence to repossess a...
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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources asks residents and visitors enjoying coastal and tidal waterways to remain alert for marine mammals and sea turtles into summer through early fall. Dolphins, manatees, sea turtles, whales, and other marine wildlife are regular seasonal visitors to the Chesapeake Bay and its tidal tributaries, the Atlantic Ocean, and...
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UPDATE 6/23/205: Deputy State Fire Marshals have charged a Mechanicsville man with setting his home on fire early Monday morning and later connected him to setting his parents’ car on fire Saturday morning. Michale Robert Guy, 47, was arrested shortly after the fire with the assistance of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office. Just...
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The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for this week as temperatures are expected to exceed 90 degrees. The Calvert County Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Management reminds citizens there are several places in Calvert County to visit if they need to cool off. These sites will be open...
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On Sunday, June 22, 2025, at approximately 9:22 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of FDR Boulevard and Iverson Drive in Great Mills, for the reported unconscious victim after a possible scooter accident. The 911 caller reported they observed a woman unresponsive in the area of the given address...
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Monday, June 23rd, 2025 – Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 107. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Tuesday, June 24th, 2025 – Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 106. North wind 3...
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On Saturday, June 21, 2025, at approximately 12:30 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of the Chicken Cock Creek in the St. Mary’s River, for the reported open water rescue for a watercraft located with no occupants. The U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Natural Resources Police, and St. Mary’s...
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Cooling Centers Open June 23rd to June 26th. With heat indexes expected to reach over 105°F, cooling centers will be open starting today, June 23rd to Thursday, June 26th, 2025, to help residents stay safe and cool. Monday, June 23 – Thursday, June 26 * Times listed below are normal business hours and may...
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UPDATE 6/23/2025: Ashley Nicole Nolan, 28, of Lexington Park, is scheduled to appear in the Circuit Court for St. Mary’s County for sentencing on July 21, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. This follows a court-approved postponement of her previously scheduled sentencing date of June 2, 2025. The delay was requested by her attorney, Thomas J....
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A Maryland State Trooper was struck early Saturday morning while conducting a crash investigation on the Capital Beltway. The trooper, assigned to the Maryland State Police College Park Barrack, was transported by ambulance to the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore, Maryland, where he has since been released. The driver of a...
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On Saturday, June 21, 2025, Deputy First Class Ryan McLean #400, of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, was stopped by a Maryland State Police Trooper and cited for driving while impaired. McLean was not on duty at the time and was operating a personally owned vehicle. Following the citation, McLean was released to...
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On Friday, June 21, 2025, at approximately 2:03 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the 70 block of Elder Place in Indian Head, for the reported animal bite. 911 callers reported a father and son was bit by a foster Pit bull, with a teen victim suffering a hand injury with...
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Robert Rollin Hanson, 76, of Leonardtown, MD passed away suddenly on June 18,2025 at his home. He was a devoted husband, proud Navy veteran, and beloved family man. He was born in Pasadena, CA on July 10, 1948, to the late Leonard Rollin Hanson and Evelyn “Joos” Hanson. Robert lived a life of dedication,...
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Tara Lynn Riley Flerlage, 47 of Golden Beach, MD, passed away June 19, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born October 7, 1977, to Ricky Renn & Linda Grace Riley. Tara had a zest for life and a deep appreciation for the simple things. Tara cherished her childhood and loving memories of her mother,...
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David Ross “Slab” Raley, 68 of Lexington Park, MD left his earthly home to be with Heavenly Father on June 4, 2025. Born in Leonardtown, MD on November 16, 1956 he was the son of the late Frances Florine Raley and Burton Benedict Raley. David graduated from Great Mills High School in 1974 and...
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Donna Marie Frischholz, 74, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on June 10, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. On August 30, 1950, Donna was born in Washington, DC to Gibson and Helen Hicks. On September 20, 1969, Donna married the love of her life, Dennis Frischholz. The two were blessed with three children: Dawn...
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Joan Himes passed away at her home on June 10, 2025, at the age of 62. Joan was adored by parents Virginia (Miller) Himes and the late Donald Himes. Joan attended Green Holly School and then The Center for Life Enrichment. These learning centers prepared her for her many jobs, including Dora’s Florist, Nicolletti’s,...
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Robert Kenneth Wolf (Ken) departed this life on June 9, 2025 at his home in Leonardtown, Maryland after a brief illness. He was 58. Born in Baltimore, Maryland on February 19, 1967 to Joe and Rose (Beutgen) Wolf, he grew up in Howard County, Maryland. He is survived by his wife Cathy (Bowes), his...
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Mark Edward Thomason, 72, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on June 1, 2025, at home with his wife, Theresa. On May 8, 1953, Mark was born in Iowa to parents Ralph and Charlene Thomason. He spent most of his early years on the farm, where he began his dream of having a small farm...
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Claude “Broadway” Eugene Neal, 78, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on June 6, 2025. On March 19, 1947, Claude was born in Saltville, VA, to Claude and Minerva Neal. Claude served as a dump truck driver for Owen O’Hare Trucking, finding joy in his time spent on the open roads. His unwavering dedication to...
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Paul Steven Webster, affectionately known as “Paupau” passed away peacefully on June 5, 2025, in Bel Alton, Maryland at the age of 74. Born on June 21, 1950 in Washington D.C. He was a loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, son, and best friend. He is survived by his siblings, Katherine Carroll(Webster),(brother in law...
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UPDATE 6/20/2025: The fire investigation has determined the cause of the fire was accidental and caused by a portable phone charger. The neighbor has started a GoFundMe to assist the homeowner, who has asked we share for additional support and assistance. The fire was discovered by a neighbor who heard smoke alarms sounding. The...
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