Monthly Archives: August 2025

Large Amish Funeral Procession Set for Monday Morning, September 1st, 2025

Large Amish Funeral Procession Set for Monday Morning, September 1st, 2025

There will be a large Amish funeral for a young man that passed by drowning. The funeral is scheduled for Monday, September 1st, from 10:00 a.m., to 12:00 p.m. The funeral procession will be leaving the Hertzler farm on Bowling/Kentucky Avenue and traveling onto Trinity Church at 12:00 p.m., then heading up Trinity to...
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One Flown to Trauma Center After Vehicle Strikes Two Pedestrians and Big Dogs Paradise Building

One Flown to Trauma Center After Vehicle Strikes Two Pedestrians and Big Dogs Paradise Building

On Sunday, August 31, 2025, at approximately 1:52 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the Big Dogs Paradise located at 28765 Three Notch Road in Mechanicsville, for the serious motor vehicle collision involving pedestrians and the structure. Multiple 911 callers reported a vehicle struck two pedestrians and then the building, with...
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UPDATE: Over 20 Departments Respond to 14+Acre Brush Fire in Charles County

UPDATE: Over 20 Departments Respond to 14+Acre Brush Fire in Charles County

UPDATE 8/31/2025: Forestry crews remain on scene – Firefighters operated for over 8 hours on an approximate 14+ acre brush fire off of Bluff Point Road in Nanjemoy, MD. Maryland DNR / Forestry responded with several pieces of heavy equipment along with private dozers and skid steers to assist firefighters to cut fire lines...
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Lexington Park Man Faces Felony Charges After He Allegedly Slammed Dog on Concrete

Lexington Park Man Faces Felony Charges After He Allegedly Slammed Dog on Concrete

Darius Chew, 21, of Lexington Park, has been formally charged with two felony counts of aggravated animal cruelty and two misdemeanor counts of animal cruelty following a disturbing incident captured on surveillance video, according to court documents filed in St. Mary’s County District Court. Chew was arrested on August 27, 2025, in connection with...
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Lexington Park Man Charged After Trespassing and Theft Incident at Walmart

Lexington Park Man Charged After Trespassing and Theft Incident at Walmart

Craig Andrew Kennedy, 61, of Lexington Park, is facing multiple misdemeanor charges following an incident at the Walmart located on Miramar Way in California, St. Mary’s County. The charges include trespassing, theft, resisting arrest, and carrying a concealed weapon, according to court documents filed in District Court for St. Mary’s County. The incident occurred...
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Maryland State Police Arrest Bowie Man Following Alleged Armed Road Rage Incident

Maryland State Police Arrest Bowie Man Following Alleged Armed Road Rage Incident

Maryland State Police arrested a Bowie man and seized multiple firearms following an alleged felony assault with a firearm on Central Avenue in Prince George’s County. The accused is identified as Justus McDougal, 24, of Bowie, Maryland.  McDougal was arrested yesterday and criminally charged with first- and second-degree assault, using a firearm during a...
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No Injuries Reported, Two Rescued After 40 Foot Yacht Catches Fire in St. Mary’s River

No Injuries Reported, Two Rescued After 40 Foot Yacht Catches Fire in St. Mary’s River

On Saturday, August 30, 2025, at approximately 1:17 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services were dispatched to the area of the St. Mary’s River and Potomac River, for the reported open water rescue with a vessel on fire. Multiple 911 callers reported two subjects were in the water with a 40ft boat on...
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Maryland State Police Boosting Enforcement Efforts for a Safer Labor Day 2025

Maryland State Police Boosting Enforcement Efforts for a Safer Labor Day 2025

The Maryland State Police urge all motorists to prioritize safety during Labor Day weekend and to avoid impaired, distracted, and aggressive driving to protect yourself and others on the road. Maryland State Troopers from all 23 barracks across the state will conduct high-visibility patrols from Friday, August 29 to Sunday, August 31. The State...
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Man Flown to Trauma Center After Intentionally Striking Utility Pole in Great Mills

Man Flown to Trauma Center After Intentionally Striking Utility Pole in Great Mills

On Saturday, August 30, 2025, at approximately 2:15 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Point Lookout Road and Indian Bridge Road in Great Mills, for the reported suicide attempt and motor vehicle collision. 911 callers reported a male had threatened suicide and was last known to be in...
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18-Year-Old From Great Mills Faces Gun Charges After Home Search

18-Year-Old From Great Mills Faces Gun Charges After Home Search

Kashif Delouis Dyson Jr., 18, of Great Mills, was arrested on August 27, 2025, following the execution of a search and seizure warrant in Lexington Park. According to court documents, Dyson has been charged with three misdemeanor offenses: possession of a firearm by a minor, wearing or carrying a handgun, and wearing or carrying...
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VIDEO UPDATE: First Responders Save Man After Medical Emergency Leads to Crash in Lexington Park

VIDEO UPDATE: First Responders Save Man After Medical Emergency Leads to Crash in Lexington Park

UPDATE 8/29/2025: Deputy Bianca Milton was honored with a Life Saving Award. At approximately 12:10 p.m., deputies, firefighters, and EMS personnel responded to Lexwood Drive and Lexwood Court after multiple 911 callers reported that a driver suffering a medical emergency had struck a parked vehicle. Deputy Milton arrived on scene in less than two...
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Waldorf Shoppers Food Store on List of Maryland Locations Set to Close in October 2025

Waldorf Shoppers Food Store on List of Maryland Locations Set to Close in October 2025

Shoppers Food has announced an additional four Maryland stores set to close by mid-October of 2025. 2286 Middlesex, 1200 Eastern Blvd., Essex, MD 2339 New Carrollton, 7790 Riverdale Rd., New Carrollton, MD 2349/2414 Waldorf, 1170 W. Smallwood Dr., Waldorf, MD 2374 Westminster, 551 Jermor Ln., Westminster, MD The company did not give a reason...
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Three of Six Businesses Pass Alcohol Compliance Checks in St. Mary’s County

Three of Six Businesses Pass Alcohol Compliance Checks in St. Mary’s County

On Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at approximately 3 p.m., the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Alcohol Enforcement Unit conducted a series of covert alcohol compliance checks at licensed establishments across the county. The operation involved a 20-year-old Confidential Informant (CI) from the Sheriff’s Office, who was dressed in jeans and a t-shirt. The CI...
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Cryer’s Back Road Inn Announces Closure of Ball Field After Decades of Memories

Cryer’s Back Road Inn Announces Closure of Ball Field After Decades of Memories

Cryer’s Back Road Inn made the following announcement. “To all who love softball in Southern Maryland. It is with heavy heart that we at Cryer’s Back Road Inn must announce the closure of the ballfield adjacent to the business and on which so many great softball memories have taken place. We do not own...
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HOT ROD Drag Week Coming to Southern Maryland This September, 2025

HOT ROD Drag Week Coming to Southern Maryland This September, 2025

It’s almost time for the race to determine the title of “Fastest Street Car in America,” as HOT ROD Drag Week 2025, Presented by Gear Vendors Overdrive races through four cities in one month!!!, HOT ROD Drag Week will be hosted at the Maryland International Raceway and also hit Numidia Dragway in Numidia, PA,...
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Charles County Fair Announced That a New Code of Conduct and a Chaperone Policy Are in Effect

Charles County Fair Announced That a New Code of Conduct and a Chaperone Policy Are in Effect

The Charles County Fair announced that a new chaperone policy will take effect on July 1, 2025, in an effort to enhance safety for all visitors and volunteers. Under the new rule, anyone 17 years old or younger must be accompanied by a chaperone at least 21 years old after 5 p.m. each day...
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Woman Flown to Trauma Center with Serious Injuries After ATV Strikes Tree in Charles County

Woman Flown to Trauma Center with Serious Injuries After ATV Strikes Tree in Charles County

On Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at approximately 7:35 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Lomax Road and Timbercreek Lane in Faulkner, for the reported motor vehicle collision with one unconscious. 911 callers reported a 22-year-old female was not conscious after striking a tree with an ATV. Crews arrived...
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Maryland International Raceway Announces NHRA Events in 2026

Maryland International Raceway Announces NHRA Events in 2026

Maryland International Raceway is proud to announce that we will be an NHRA sanctioned track starting in 2026. In addition, MIR will be the host track of the inaugural NHRA Potomac Nationals to be held on May 29-31, 2026, and will be televised on FOX Sports. MIR will be one of two new national event...
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Police Investigating Hit and Run in Charlotte Hall, Woman Flown to Trauma Center

Police Investigating Hit and Run in Charlotte Hall, Woman Flown to Trauma Center

On Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at approximately 7:55 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Henry Lane and Hancock Way in Charlotte Hall, for the reported pedestrian struck by a vehicle. 911 callers reported an unknown aged victim was struck by a vehicle which fled the scene. Maryland State...
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Governor Moore Announces Completion of Maryland’s Five Tributary-Scale Oyster Restoration Sanctuaries

Governor Moore Announces Completion of Maryland’s Five Tributary-Scale Oyster Restoration Sanctuaries

Governor Wes Moore announced that Maryland will formally meet its commitment to restore five oyster tributaries in the Chesapeake Bay by completing oyster restoration in the Manokin River Sanctuary on the Lower Eastern Shore. The oyster restoration projects—among the largest in the world—have been highly successful at helping bring back oyster populations, building habitat...
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Unrestrained Child Found During Drug Arrest of Wanted Woman in Calvert County

Unrestrained Child Found During Drug Arrest of Wanted Woman in Calvert County

Martinique Tajaisha Logan, 34, of Capitol Heights, was arrested on August 16, 2025, following a traffic stop that led to the discovery of narcotics, packaging materials, and a child unrestrained in the back seat, according to court documents filed in the District Court for Calvert County. Deputy McIntosh of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office...
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Governor Moore Announces Tax-Related Incentives to Spur Economic Development Through Arts and Entertainment

Governor Moore Announces Tax-Related Incentives to Spur Economic Development Through Arts and Entertainment

Governor Wes Moore announced the redesignation of Berlin, Chestertown, Denton, and Grantsville as Arts and Entertainment Districts, allowing for the continuation of tax incentives that encourage economic development through arts and tourism. In FY 2024, visitor spending in these districts contributed to a total economic output of $136 million generated by the 29 designated districts statewide....
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Lexington Park Convicted Felon Arrested Again and Released

Lexington Park Convicted Felon Arrested Again and Released

Marcus Anthony Mills, 38, of Lexington Park, was arrested again on August 21, 2025, after deputies with the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office reported finding him in possession of firearms and ammunition despite a prior felony conviction, according to court documents. Mills has been charged with six offenses: Possession of a firearm after a...
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Getaway Driver Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Conspiracy to Commit 1st-Degree Murder Resulting in the Death of Teenager

Getaway Driver Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Conspiracy to Commit 1st-Degree Murder Resulting in the Death of Teenager

Tony Covington, State’s Attorney for Charles County, announced that on Thursday, August 21, 2025, Charles County Circuit Court Judge Monise A. Stephenson sentenced Dalvin Devonte Risi, 27, of La Plata, to 10 years in prison for Conspiracy to Commit the First-Degree Murder of Aden Christopher Garcia and the Wear, Carry, and Transport of a...
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Patrol officers apprehend two suspects in robbery case in Bannister Circle

Patrol officers apprehend two suspects in robbery case in Bannister Circle

On August 25, at approximately 7:20 p.m., patrol officers responded to a report of an armed robbery in the area of Bannister Circle and Hamilton Place. The initial investigation revealed the victim was selling cannabis when the suspects approached, produced a firearm, and stole the cannabis. The suspects also forced the victim to transfer...
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