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UPDATE: Second Waldorf Man Sentenced to 35-Years for Murder at Birthday Party Held at Bryans Road Fire Department

UPDATE 2/7/2025: Tony Covington, State’s Attorney for Charles County, announced that on Thursday, February 6, 2025, Charles County Circuit Court Judge Donine Carrington Martin sentenced Jahad Karim Frierson, 27, of Waldorf, to 35 years in prison for the Second-Degree Murder of Leon Nathaniel Inabinett, Jr. Frierson was also sentenced to a consecutive 1,067 days in prison for violating the probation of an unrelated incident. On December 3, 2024, a Charles County jury convicted Frierson of the above-mentioned charge. On...
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UPDATE: Citizen and First Responders Awarded After Saving Man Found Not Breathing Alongside Road in Lexington Park

UPDATE 2/6/2025: In October 2024, three bystanders encountered an individual who had collapsed on FDR Boulevard in Lexington Park, Maryland. Demonstrating a remarkable presence of mind and courage, the bystanders promptly initiated CPR and contacted Emergency Services by dialing 9-1-1. Upon the arrival of Fire and Emergency Medical Services, CPR was continued and additional life-saving interventions were administered. The patient was subsequently transferred to Maryland State Police Aviation Command for advanced care and transportation to a specialized cardiac facility. Thanks...
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Great Mills Man Threatens to Kill Woman and 10-Year-Old Child, Faces Harassment and Threat Charges

Jeremiah Lee Logan Jr., 22, of Great Mills, has been charged with multiple counts of harassment and threats following allegations of repeated phone calls and threats directed toward members of a family. Logan faces charges of electronic communication harassment (CR 3.805(b)(1)), telephone misuse: repeated calls (CR 3.804(a)(2)) on two counts, and harassment: course of conduct (CR 3.803). These charges stem from incidents that reportedly occurred on January 20, 2025, at a residence in Lexington Park. Logan was arrested on...
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Hollywood CVS Pharmacy Closing in March of 2025

CVS Pharmacy in Hollywood has announced they will close on Tuesday, March 4th, 2025. As of February 2025, all prescriptions will be sent to the CVS Pharmacy in California (located at 22565 Three Notch Road, California.) If you are in the Leonardtown area, please call the Hollywood location to have them send orders/prescriptions to the Leonardtown CVS. In 2024, CVS Health continued its strategic plan, initiated in 2021, to close approximately 900 stores nationwide by the end of the...
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UPDATE: PG County Man Found Guilty of Armed Robberies, Arson of Commerical Stores

UPDATE 2/4/2025: After a 5-day trial, a federal jury found Stephen Kennedy, 33, of Temple Hills, Maryland, guilty of conspiracy to commit arson, arson affecting interstate commerce, commercial robbery, using or carrying a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence, carrying and explosive device during the commission of a felony, and being a felon in possession of a firearm. The Defendant was found not guilty as to one count of arson affecting interstate commerce. The verdict...
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UPDATE – Details Released: Police Say Capitol Heights Man Shot Hollywood Teen in the Head and Dumped his Body in a Trash Can

UPDATE 2/4/2025: Lee L. Richardson, 23, of Capitol Heights, has been charged with multiple offenses, including second-degree murder, following the discovery of a 19-year-old man’s body in a trash can behind his residence in Hollywood, Maryland. Richardson, described in court records as a mixed martial arts coach, is accused of killing the victim, Matthew Skye Keister, on January 21, 2025, and attempting to conceal the crime. He is being held without bond in St. Mary’s County. The St. Mary’s...
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SMECO Employees Raise $60,000 for Three Local Hospitals

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) employees recently held a fund-raising event and donated $60,000 to three hospitals in Southern Maryland: CalvertHealth Medical Center, University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center, and MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital. “Community hospitals provide care, comfort, and hope to those who need it most. These local organizations offer more than healthcare, they provide strength and connection for our community in the best and worst moments of their lives,” said Sonja M. Cox, SMECO president and...
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UPDATE: Calvert County Deputy Seriously Injured After Motor Vehicle Collision in Huntingtown

UPDATE 2/3/2025: On February 3, 2025, at approximately 6:13 p.m., units from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Bureau responded to assist Calvert County Fire Services with a structure fire in the 1400 block of North Solomons Island Road in Huntingtown, Maryland. Fire Department personnel requested assistance to close the northbound lanes of Solomons Island Road to facilitate emergency operations. Deputy Gavin Shuart established the road closure at the intersection of North Solomons Island Road and Buckler Road, utilizing...
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UPDATE: Lexington Park Man Sentenced to 52 Years in Prison for Two Shootings, One at Workplace

UPDATE 2/3/2025: State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling announced that Sidney Joseph Spry, 29, of Lexington Park, Maryland, was sentenced to 75 years in prison with 52 years of active incarceration for attempted second degree murder, first degree assault, and firearm charges. In September 2022, Spry armed himself with two firearms and drove to his former employer’s business park where he fired many rounds into the office building toward the area of his former supervisor’s office. He then fled the area...
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Bicyclist Flown to Trauma Center After Being Struck by Vehicle in Piney Point

On Monday, February 3, 2025, at approximately 1:22 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Piney Point Road and St. George’s Park Road in Piney Point, for the motor vehicle collision involving a bicyclist. Crews arrived on the scene to find an adult female cyclist laying in the roadway after being struck by a vehicle. A helicopter was requested to land nearby due to the victims injuries. Maryland State Police Helicopter Trooper 7 landed...
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Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad Receives $5,000 Grant from Homes For Heroes

The Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad has been awarded a generous $5,000 grant from Homes For Heroes, thanks to a nomination by Jimmy Hayden, a Homes For Heroes affiliate with RE/MAX Realty Group of Leonardtown, MD. This vital funding will support the squad’s operations and lifesaving services for the local community and contribute to their ongoing building renovation fund drive. Homes For Heroes is committed to supporting those who serve their communities, including military personnel, teachers, firefighters, law enforcement officers,...
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UPDATE: Southern Maryland Community Unite Together After Tragic Air Collision Involving Blackhawk Helicopter and Airplane

UPDATE 2/1/2025: Officials have stated the mid-air collision between the U.S. Army helicopter and American Airlines flight 5342 leaves all 67 passengers presumed dead, recovery operations are still underway. D.C. Fire and EMS Chief John A. Donnelly stated during a news conference, that he’s confident that all of the victims from the crash will be recovered. So far, over 40 of the victims have been recovered. U.S. Army Blackhawk Crew – Three members on board Captain Rebecca Lobach age...
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UPDATE: Who Pulled the Trigger? – Sheriff’s Office Under Fire After Rearrest of Hollywood Shooting Suspect

1/29/2024: John Curtis Reeves IV, 23, of Bushwood, has been rearrested and faces new charges related to a November 1, 2024, shooting on Breezy Lane in Hollywood, Maryland. However, notably absent from the charges is any direct allegation that Reeves was responsible for the shooting itself. Reeves was initially charged with accessory after the fact, but that charge was dropped late last year. It remains unclear whether the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office or the State’s Attorney’s Office initiated...
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UPDATE: Mishandled Decomposing Bodies and Odor Complaints Lead to Southern Maryland Crematory’s Shutdown

UPDATE 1/31/2025 from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office : Public Notice Regarding the Investigation of Heaven Bound Crematory – The Charles County Sheriff’s Office is aware of the investigation and subsequent closure of Heaven Bound Crematory in White Plains, MD. While the CCSO is not the investigating agency for this incident, we understand the deep feelings this investigation may evoke. Anyone who may have questions or need guidance regarding concerns for the remains of a loved one can contact...
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UPDATE: Felony Assault on Officers Among Charges After Woman Crashes into Police Car in St. Mary’s County

UPDATE 1/30/2025: Sabrina B. Thompson, 26, , of Texas was arrested on January 30, 2025, following a reported series of events involving multiple assaults, property damage, and a violation of an out-of-state protective order. Court documents detail a police pursuit through Lexington Park that ended with Thompson facing six charges, including felony assault on law enforcement officers. Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to an apartment complex on Liberty Street in Lexington Park after reports...
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UPDATE: Lexington Park Man Arrested – $100,000 in Cash, Cocaine, and Firearm Seized in Narcotics Investigation

UPDATE 2/7/2025: On February 6, 2025, deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office arrested James Allen Chase, 65, of Lexington Park, following an ongoing investigation into suspected drug-related activities. The operation, led by the Vice Narcotics Unit with support from the Patrol Division and Criminal Intelligence Unit, culminated in a traffic stop and...
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Increased Traffic at NAS Patuxent River Expected Beginning February 7, 2025

Personnel at Naval Air Station Patuxent River are advised that increased traffic volume is expected at NAS Patuxent River and Webster Outlying Field beginning Friday, Feb. 7, 2025 with the implementation of return to office orders across the base. In anticipation of this increased traffic volume, the following changes to gate operations will begin...
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Maryland State Police Urge Safety For Motorists Throughout The Super Bowl Weekend

Maryland State Police are urging motorists to avoid aggressive, distracted and impaired driving throughout the Super Bowl weekend. Maryland State Troopers from all 23 barracks, including the State Police Impaired Driving Reduction Effort (SPIDRE) team, will focus on aggressive, distracted and impaired driving while conducting increased saturation patrols along roadways where impaired driving related...
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Charles County Public School Students Compete in Winter Chess Tournament

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) hosted its annual winter chess tournament February 1, 2025, at Henry E. Lackey High School, with 150 students competing. The tournament was open to students in kindergarten through 12th grade. Students play peers at their or near their grade level. In between official games, students could practice with pick-up...
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Registration Opens for the 2025 Keys to Senior Independence Series

Do you want to know how to access Medicare, Medicaid, or other similar programs and services? Do you have questions about Alzheimer’s Disease or dementia? Do you want to learn about St. Mary’s County Legal Aid, how to avoid scams, and reduce debt? Get connected and get the information you need at the Department...
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Maryland Casinos Generate $151.8 Million in Gaming Revenue During January 2025

Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $151,795,660 in revenue from slot machines and table games during January 2025, a decrease of $1,447,656 (-0.9%) compared to January 2024. Casino gaming contributions to the state during January 2025 totaled $63,651,034, an increase of $496,642 (0.8%) compared to January 2024. The January 2025 contributions included $45,992,850 to...
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Little Flower School “Shipwrecked! Pirates And Mermaids” Benefit Auction Returns March 1st, 2025

Little Flower School will host its annual spring benefit auction, with a theme of “Shipwrecked! Pirates and Mermaids” March 1, 2025, from 5-10 p.m. at the school. Tickets, which are $100 for one and $175 for couples, include a Southern Maryland-style dinner by Rita B. Catering, drink specials, silent and live auctions, games and...
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Statement from the Maryland Office of the Comptroller on 1099-G Printing Error

The Office of the Comptroller has identified a printing malfunction that led to a limited batch of roughly 6,000 1099-G forms going to incorrect addresses. The printing error did not impact other tax forms produced by the agency. There was no external data breach; this was an internal issue. Individuals who mistakenly received another...
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Governor Wes Moore Delivers 2025 State of the State Address

Governor Wes Moore today delivered his third State of the State address. Before a joint session of the Maryland General Assembly, the governor spoke about investing in industries of the future, reforming the tax code, and investing in Marylanders by meeting crisis with courage in the face of one of the most challenging and...
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Juvenile Charged with Possession of Weapon on School Grounds, Trespassing and False Statement

On Monday, February 3, 2025, at 10:20 a.m., a juvenile was observed walking outside of Mattawoman Middle School at a time when students should have been in class. The juvenile was escorted to the administrator’s office where they provided a false name. As administrators and a school resource officer attempted to identify the juvenile,...
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Calvert County Community Survey Results

Calvert County Government is pleased to announce the results of the latest community survey, reflecting the opinions and insights of 727 residents. The survey is done by a third-party and uses a representative sample by matching respondent data to the U.S. Census Bureau’s race, ethnicity, age and gender distributions in Calvert County. Rake-weighting was...
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Two Students Begin Fight After Another Student Assaults Teacher at Robert D. Stethem Educational Center

On Wednesday, February 5, 2025, a student at Robert D. Stethem Educational Center was involved in an argument with another student inside a classroom. During the argument, one of the involved students grabbed a teacher by the arm and pushed her against a wall. The student with whom he was arguing left the classroom....
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Anne Arundel County Police Department Announces Opening of Real-Time Information Center (RTIC)

Millersville, MD (February 4, 2025) – Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman and the Anne Arundel County Police Department today announced the opening of the state-of-the-art Real-Time Information Center (RTIC), a groundbreaking initiative that will enhance public safety and revolutionize crime prevention. The RTIC will serve as a central hub, analyzing and sharing real-time information to...
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Where Do Birds That Leave Maryland for the Winter Go?

By Joe Zimmermann, science writer with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources: In recent summers on Maryland’s “tern raft,” a man-made conservation platform that serves as habitat for state-endangered colonial nesting waterbirds, scientists found a common tern with a distinctive orange tag on its leg. The tag indicated that Argentinian researchers had banded the tern...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Launches Citizen Connect for Enhanced Public Access to Incident Data

As 21st-century policing continues to evolve, the need for accurate data and accessible technology has become a priority for law enforcement agencies nationwide. Recognizing this need, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office (SMCSO) and St. Mary’s County Government (SMCG) took a significant step forward by transitioning to a new records management and computer-aided dispatch...
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Governor Moore Announces Dramatic Decrease in Fatal Overdoses in Maryland in 2024

Governor Wes Moore announced that the number of fatal overdoses in Maryland decreased dramatically in 2024. According to preliminary data from Maryland’s Overdose Data Dashboard, there were 1,553 fatal overdoses reported in Maryland last year—a 38% decrease than the 2,511 fatal overdoses reported in 2023. “The decrease in fatal overdoses that we’re seeing in...
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Growing to New Heights: CSM Offers New Vertical Agriculture Course Thanks to $490,000 Grant

The world’s population continues to grow, beyond 8 billion people, and every one of them needs to eat every day. How do farmers keep up with the demand when there is only so much fertile agricultural land to work from? Thanks to a recently awarded $490,000 grant from the Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland...
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