Monthly Archives: August 2025

Police Seeking Identity of Suspect Wanted for Stealing from Target in California

Police Seeking Identity of Suspect Wanted for Stealing from Target in California

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the suspect pictured in connection with theft investigations. On July 23 and July 28, the individual shown in these photos entered a retail store in California, MD. On August 9, the same individual entered a different retail store in Lexington Park, MD. In...
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Wrong Way Driver on Harry Nice Bridge Transported with Serious Injuries After Hitting Tractor-Trailer Head-on

Wrong Way Driver on Harry Nice Bridge Transported with Serious Injuries After Hitting Tractor-Trailer Head-on

On Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at 2:04 a.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services from Charles County, MD, and King George, VA, responded to the Harry Nice Bridge for the reported motor vehicle collision involving a tractor trailer. 911 callers reported a head-on collision in the middle of the bridge within the Southbound lanes....
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Man Arrested in Calvert County Said, “I Need That Money Back” While Calling Himself “Worst Drug Dealer in the World”

Man Arrested in Calvert County Said, “I Need That Money Back” While Calling Himself “Worst Drug Dealer in the World”

David James Cabrera, 30, of Bowie, has been charged in Calvert County with multiple drug-related offenses after deputies said he was found with suspected crack cocaine, pills, paraphernalia, and cash following a traffic stop and detention center search. According to charging documents, Deputy McIntosh of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop...
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Laurel Man Faces 25 New Charges After Alleged Contact with Victim in Kidnapping Case in Calvert County

Laurel Man Faces 25 New Charges After Alleged Contact with Victim in Kidnapping Case in Calvert County

Edward Dewey Viens Jr., 39, of Laurel, is facing 25 separate criminal charges in Calvert County for allegedly violating a court-ordered condition of release that prohibited him from contacting an adult female victim. The violations span a period from late June through early August 2025 and stem from a no-contact order issued after Viens...
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Two Waldorf Men Arrested on Drug and Firearm Charges in Ongoing Investigation

Two Waldorf Men Arrested on Drug and Firearm Charges in Ongoing Investigation

Two Waldorf men are facing multiple drug and firearm charges after separate arrests tied to an investigation into suspected trafficking and illegal weapons possession, according to the Charles County Sheriff’s Office and court documents. On August 13, 2025, officers assigned to the Neighborhood Enforcement Team conducted a traffic stop in the area of St....
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Chance Sighting of License Plate Brings $200K Win to St. Mary’s County Man

Chance Sighting of License Plate Brings $200K Win to St. Mary’s County Man

A casual Lottery player from the Northern part of St. Mary’s County has plenty of time to wait for inspiration as he commutes more than 70 miles one way to work, and that’s how he ended up winning $200,000 playing Pick 5. “I was going to work and stopped at a red light in...
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Woman Killed After Truck Loses Tire, Causing Collision

Woman Killed After Truck Loses Tire, Causing Collision

Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred August 18th, 2025, in Prince George’s County. The victim is identified as Tammy Lynn Edwards, 59, of Washington, D.C. She was pronounced deceased at the scene by emergency medical services. Troopers from the Forestville and College Park barracks responded to the crash reported about...
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50-Year-Old Male Flown to Trauma Center After Dirt Bike Crash in Lexington Park

50-Year-Old Male Flown to Trauma Center After Dirt Bike Crash in Lexington Park

On August 9th, 2025, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the 20000 block of Poplar Ridge Road in Lexington Park, for the reported dirt bike crash. 911 callers reported a 50-year-old male had back and lower extremity injuries after a dirt bike crash. Crews arrived on the scene to find the adult male...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Public Alert Regarding Extortion Scam

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Public Alert Regarding Extortion Scam

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is urging residents to be aware of a disturbing extortion scheme in which scammers pose as members of violent drug cartels, sending graphic threats to intimidate victims into sending money. Variations of the scam have been reported across the United States, and recent similar incidents have been reported...
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CSM’s 34th Annual Golf Classic Raises More Than $80,000 for Student Scholarships and Programs

CSM’s 34th Annual Golf Classic Raises More Than $80,000 for Student Scholarships and Programs

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Foundation’s 34th Annual Golf Classic, held August 7 at Swan Point Yacht and Country Club, brought together donors, community members, alumni, employees, and students for a day of competition, camaraderie, and a shared commitment to transforming lives through education. This year’s event raised more than $80,000 to support...
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Judith Ann Smith, 84,

Judith Ann Smith, 84,

Judith Ann Smith, 84, of Waldorf, MD, went to be with the Lord on July 28, 2025. On August 31, 1940, Judith (Sissy) was born in Washington, D.C. to William and Alberta Higgs.  Judith was preceded in death by her brothers William Higgs, Jr. and James Higgs and her sister, Carol Hamilton. Judith worked...
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Edward “Eddie” Dale Hall, 62,

Edward “Eddie” Dale Hall, 62,

Edward “Eddie” Dale Hall, 62, of Leonardtown, Maryland passed away peacefully on August 12, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. Born on July 16, 1963, in Leonardtown, Eddie was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County. He was the beloved son of Charles Aloysius Hall and Ellen Genevieve (Wilkinson) Hall. Eddie grew up deeply...
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Matthew Christopher Aley, 50,

Matthew Christopher Aley, 50,

Matthew Christopher Aley, 50, of Hollywood, Maryland, passed away on August 12, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loved ones. Born on November 27, 1974, in Washington, D.C., Matthew was the cherished son of John Aley and Kathleen (Bainbridge) Aley. Matthew was a devoted husband to his beloved wife, Jeanette Aley, with whom...
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Vicki Ann Weaver

Vicki Ann Weaver

The Lord called a good lady home when He brought Vicki Ann Weaver to be with Him on August 13, 2025. We think it was way too early — though if you’d asked her, she might have disagreed. Vicki didn’t want to grow old; she wanted to be forever young. Her story began 70...
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Thomas Gary Kellam, 69,

Thomas Gary Kellam, 69,

Thomas Gary Kellam, 69, of Port Republic, MD passed away August 10, 2025, at his home. Thomas was born February 2, 1956, to the late Paul H. Kellam, Jr. and Janet Kellam. Thomas retired from Calvert Cliffs Power Plant, where he worked as a supervisor, after 30 years of service. Thomas also loved working...
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Debra Ann Norton

Debra Ann Norton

In Loving Memory of Debra Ann Norton It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Debra Ann Norton, who left this world peacefully on Sunday, August 10, 2025, surrounded by the love she gave so freely during her lifetime. Debra Ann Norton, 71, of Saint Leonard, Maryland. She was born September...
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Sessaly Ann Boyd

Sessaly Ann Boyd

Sessaly Ann Boyd passed away peacefully on Friday, August 8, 2025, after a long illness, surrounded in spirit by the love of her family. Born on January 25, 1937, in rural Pennsylvania, Sessaly grew up on a farm with her loving parents, Frank Clyde Prugh Jr. and Anna Colegrove Prugh, both devoted teachers. She...
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Linda Lou Hyman, 81,

Linda Lou Hyman, 81,

Linda Lou Hyman, 81, of Frederica, DE passed away August 6, 2025. She was born June 20, 1944, in West Virginia to Aut Junior and Nellie Irene (Thomas) Fuller. Linda grew up in Princeton, WV and moved with her family to Montgomery County when she was 18 years old. Linda married Robert Ellington Hyman...
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Staci Marie Christensen, 53,

Staci Marie Christensen, 53,

Staci Marie Christensen, 53, of Frederica, DE and formerly of Calvert County passed away August 6, 2025. She was born June 27, 1972 in Bristol, PA to Robert Ellington and Linda Lou (Fuller) Hyman. Staci grew up in Calvert County and graduated from Calvert High School. She later obtained her bachelor’s degree in special...
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Weis Markets to Celebrate Grand Opening of Charlotte Hall Location While Supporting Our Community

Weis Markets to Celebrate Grand Opening of Charlotte Hall Location While Supporting Our Community

Weis Markets will celebrate the opening of its new Charlotte Hall, MD, store with a media preview event and ribbon cutting on Wednesday, August 20th, 2025. The new store, located at 30015 Three Notch Road, is the 51st Weis Markets location in Maryland and will open to the public on August 21! In celebration...
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UPDATE: 95-Year-Old Driver Killed, Two Flown to Trauma Centers After Multi-Vehicle Collision in Lusby

UPDATE: 95-Year-Old Driver Killed, Two Flown to Trauma Centers After Multi-Vehicle Collision in Lusby

UPDATE 8/18/2025: On August 15, 2025, at approximately 3:49 p.m., deputies from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Bureau responded to the area of southbound Solomons Island Road (Rt. 4) and Coster Road in Lusby, for the report of a serious motor vehicle collision with injuries. Due to the severity of the crash, the Calvert...
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Chesapeake Bay Monitoring Shows Hypoxia Volumes Remained Above Average in July

Chesapeake Bay Monitoring Shows Hypoxia Volumes Remained Above Average in July

Data collected by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Old Dominion University show an above average volume of hypoxia—waters with less than 2 mg/l of oxygen—in the Chesapeake Bay mainstem of Maryland and Virginia in early and late July. Early July saw an increase in hypoxia from late June, with volumes almost double...
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Attorney General Brown, Coalition Secure Major Win as Education Department Restores Previously Withheld Funding

Attorney General Brown, Coalition Secure Major Win as Education Department Restores Previously Withheld Funding

Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced that the U.S. Department of Education has released previously withheld education funding to Maryland. Last month, Attorney General Brown joined a coalition in filing a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s abrupt and unlawful decision to freeze this funding. On June 30, the Trump administration abruptly and unlawfully froze...
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No Injuries Reported After Vehicle Strikes Roadway Sign and Trailer in Charlotte Hall

No Injuries Reported After Vehicle Strikes Roadway Sign and Trailer in Charlotte Hall

On Sunday, August 17, 2025, at approximately 7:45 a.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Three Notch Road and New Market Turner Road in Charlotte Hall, for the reported motor vehicle collision with unknown injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single sedan in the roadway after...
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Minor Injuries Reported After Single Vehicle Strikes Multiple Trees in Mechanicsville

Minor Injuries Reported After Single Vehicle Strikes Multiple Trees in Mechanicsville

On Sunday, August 17, 2025, at approximately 8:56 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of New Market Turner Road and All Faith Church Road in Mechanicsville, for the reported motor vehicle collision with injuries. 911 callers reported a single vehicle was in the woods and appeared to be elevated/rolled...
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