U.S. District Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby sentenced Sean Franklin Mills, Jr., 21, of Capital Heights, Maryland, to 10 years in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for carjacking and use, carrying, and brandishing a firearm in relation to a crime of violence. Kelly O. Hayes, U.S. Attorney for the District of...
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On Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at approximately 12:43 a.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Point Lookout Road and Potato Hill Farm Lane in Leonardtown, for the reported motor vehicle collision with injuries. The 911 caller reported they rolled their vehicle and was currently in the Dominos parking lot...
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Maryland State Police are seeking the public’s assistance in helping to locate a person suspected of a hit-and-run pedestrian crash in Prince George’s County. The deceased pedestrian is identified as Leroy Wedge, 43, of Upper Marlboro, Maryland. He was pronounced deceased on the scene by Prince George’s emergency medical services personnel. Around 6:20 a.m.,...
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Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) has released its open house schedule for the 2025-2026 school year. Listed below are open house dates and times, and other activities for schools. If not specified below, the open houses are open to families of students in prekindergarten through Grade 5. Please call the specific school with questions...
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The Maryland Department of the Environment is invalidating more than 1,400 lead inspection certificates across the state, requiring any tenant-occupied rental properties to be reinspected for lead paint hazards due to an inspector’s failure to comply with work practice standards. Property owners and tenants have been notified by mail that any occupied rental units...
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Calvert County Parks & Recreation announces open registration for fall 2025 sports. The following youth and adult sports signups are available: Youth Soccer offers separate divisions for boys and girls ages 4 to 17. The cost is $61 per player for Tykes Division and $84 for grades nine through 12. Residents can choose south, central...
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U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis sentenced Roddrick Navara Shelby, 48, of Laurel, Maryland, to 70 months in federal prison for distributing 40 grams or more of fentanyl. Kelly O. Hayes, U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland, announced the sentence with Special Agent in Charge Ibrar A. Mian, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) – Washington...
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The St. Mary’s County Animal Adoption & Resources Center is proud to join animal shelters across the state in the return of the Maryland 3,000 adoption challenge, hosted by the Baltimore Animal Welfare Alliance. For the entire month of August, adoption fees will be waived to help thousands of animals across Maryland find loving...
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UPDATE 8/4/2025: On Monday, August 4, 2025, at approximately 10:08 a.m., deputies from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Bureau responded to the Southern Branch Library, located at 13920 HG Trueman Road in Solomons, for the report of a stabbing. Upon arrival, deputies located an adult female victim suffering from two stab wounds to her...
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On Monday, August 4, 2025, at approximately 5:02 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of 12120 Rock Point Road in Newburg, for the reported motor vehicle collision with unknown injuries. The 911 caller reported a single vehicle into a tree and advised they did not see any movement but...
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The Maryland State Police is excited to join communities across the state for National Night Out 2025. Since 1984, National Night Out has brought neighbors and law enforcement together on the first Tuesday of August. This year’s event takes place on Tuesday, August 5. Troopers from all 23 Maryland State Police barracks will partner...
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On July 22, 2025, Cpl. Buckler responded to the Prince Frederick Library, located at 850 Costley Way in Prince Frederick, for a report of indecent exposure. An investigation revealed that multiple witnesses observed a male subject sitting on a bench outside the library with his pants down, actively masturbating. The suspect, identified as Robert...
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On Thursday, July 24, 2025, DFC McCourt responded to the 5200 block of Mackall Road in St. Leonard for a reported burglary in progress. A preliminary investigation revealed witnesses observed a gray Ford truck parked in the driveway of a vacant residence, and a male suspect was seen kicking in the back door and...
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The annual Law Enforcement Torch Run brings together participants from around the United States and more than 40 countries to support the Special Olympics athletes. This year, the local Torch Run will take place on Saturday, September 27, at 7:00 a.m. at Lexington Manor Passive Park in Lexington Park, and everyone is welcome to...
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The U.S. Navy’s F/A-18 and EA-18G aircraft fleet has surpassed 12 million flight hours, marking an important milestone for one of the most enduring families of aircraft in modern naval aviation. This achievement underscores the capability, reliability and availability of these aircraft, which have served as the backbone of the U.S. Navy and Marine...
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Maryland Natural Resources Police officers will visit communities throughout Maryland on Tuesday, Aug. 5 in support of National Night Out, an annual community-building campaign promoting partnerships between the police and the neighborhoods they serve. The National Night Out campaign was established in 1984 and has grown to include more than a million community members...
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On Sunday, August 3, 2025, at approximately 7:55 p.m., police responded to the Waldorf Dash-In located at 2007 Smallwood Drive West in Waldorf, for the reported shots fired. Dispatchers advised more than five 911 callers reporting shots fired with unknown victims or suspects. Police arrived in the area to find numerous shell casings in...
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The Linda L. Kelley Animal Shelter invites residents to adopt during the monthlong Clear the Shelters 2025 adoption event, beginning Friday, Aug. 1, through Sunday, Aug. 31. During this campaign, the shelter will waive adoption fees for all animals, made possible through a collaborative effort between Friends of the Linda L. Kelley Animal Shelter...
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On Friday, August 1, 2025, at approximately 10:22 a.m., firefighters from Charles and Prince George’s County responded to the 2800 block of Chippewa Street in Bryans Road, for the reported house fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find smoke showing from a two-story residence. Firefighters quickly made entry into the residence and found...
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Vice Adm. John “Doc” Dougherty, IV assumed command of the Naval Air Systems Command Aug. 1. Dougherty relieved Vice Adm. Carl Chebi, who retired after 38 years of distinguished naval service. Under Chebi’s leadership, NAVAIR achieved and sustained the highest readiness levels in the history of naval aviation, identified over $3 billion in savings...
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The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit charged a suspect in connection to a fatal shooting in August of 2023 in Clinton. The suspect is 18-year-old Stephon Johnson of District Heights. He is charged with the murder of 16-year-old Robert Isiah Walker of Clinton. On August 12, 2023, at approximately 2:40 am, officers...
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On Saturday, August 2, 2025, at approximately 3:25 p.m., police, firefighters, and emergency medical services responded to 2300 block of Ashford Lane in Waldorf, for the reported child not breathing after drowning. The first 911 caller reported an approximate 10 year old male was not breathing after drowning in the pool, the caller did...
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On Saturday, August 2, 2025, at approximately 1:05 p.m., police, firefighters, and emergency medical services responded to Point Lookout Marina in Ridge for a report of traumatic injuries. According to 911 callers, a 65-year-old man had fallen off a boat and was struck by the propeller, causing a severe leg injury. Maryland State Police...
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Deputy State Fire Marshals have charged 49-year-old Omar Shariff Harrison after determining he intentionally set a fire inside his home. At the same time, his wife and two children were asleep. Just after 5:00 a.m. on August 1, the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported domestic disturbance at a residence in the...
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The Navy, in partnership with Skydweller Aero, recently achieved continuous solar-powered unmanned flight during a nonstop three-day test from Stennis, Mississippi. Led by the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), the test of Skydweller UAS marks a significant advancement in both long-endurance solar-powered UAS technology and its potential to enhance maritime intelligence, surveillance,...
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