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UPDATE: Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash in St. Mary’s County

Maryland State Police are investigating a Thursday-evening collision that left one driver dead and two people injured on Maryland Route 235 (Three Notch Road), in Mechanicsville. Troopers from the Leonardtown Barrack were dispatched at 5:58 p.m. on April 24, 2025, to the intersection of Route 235 and Mt. Zion Church Road. According to the preliminary investigation, a southbound GMC Canyon, driven by Casper Bradbury Sr., 92, attempted to turn left onto Mt. Zion Church Road and failed to yield...
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UPDATE: ICE Confirms Immigration Status of Murder Suspect and Accessory in Charles County Homicide Case

UPDATE 4/23/2025: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has confirmed that both the primary suspect and the alleged accessory in the murder of a 23-year-old Waldorf woman are Guatemalan nationals who were in the United States illegally. According to ICE, Keycy Robinson Alexis Barrera-Rosa, 23, was arrested by immigration agents on April 5, 2025, at the Charles County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), where he had gone to report his girlfriend, Lesbia Mileth Ramirez-Guerra, missing. ICE served Barrera-Rosa, also a Guatemalan...
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83-Year-Old Female Flown to Trauma Center After Being Struck by Driver Having Medical Emergency

On Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at approximately 10:50 a.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the 100 block of Drury Drive in La Plata, for a reported motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian. Crews arrived on the scene to find a 83-year-old female laying in the parking lot after being struck by a pickup truck. Firefighters found the driver of the vehicle was suffering from a medical emergency. Emergency medical personnel transported the operator of the vehicle...
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Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department to Host the 79th Annual SMVFA Convention

The Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department (LVFD) is proud to announce that it will host the 79th Annual Southern Maryland Volunteer Firemen’s Association (SMVFA) Convention on April 26-27, 2025. This year’s convention holds special significance as it will mark the installation of long-time LVFD member Tommy Mattingly Jr. as President of the SMVFA. The two-day event will bring together fire departments from across Southern Maryland to honor and celebrate the dedication of volunteer firefighters and first responders. It will also...
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UPDATE: Loaded Gun That Discharged in Billingsley Elementary Classroom Linked to Student’s Family Member

UPDATE 4/22/2025: The Charles County Sheriff’s Office has completed its investigation into the firearm discharge incident that occurred at Billingsley Elementary School on April 10TH, 2025. After a thorough investigation, officers determined that the firearm belonged to a relative of the student who was visiting from out of town. The facts of the case have been sent to the Charles County State’s Attorney’s Office for further review. 4/10/2025: The Charles County Sheriff’s Office Released the Following Statement: At approximately...
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Lusby Man Arrested After Admitting to Public Masturbation in St. Mary’s County Target Parking Lot

A Lusby man was arrested last week after he exposed himself in a parking lot outside a retail shopping center in St. Mary’s County, according to charging documents filed by the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office. Deshunte Jones, 33, of Lusby, was formally charged with indecent exposure following an incident that occurred around 6:00 p.m. on Friday, April 18, 2025, at the Ross parking lot located at 45225 Worth Avenue in California, Maryland. According to the statement of probable...
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No Injuries Reported After House Fire in Waldorf

On Saturday, April 19, 2025, at 5:28 p.m., firefighters responded to the 2700 block of Tred Avon Court in Waldorf, for the house fire. 911 callers reported a grill was possibly on fire to the rear of the residence with all occupants being evacuated and accounted for. Crews arrived on the scene to find a two-story residence with smoke and fire showing from the rear. A 360 around the residence was completed and confirmed an outside fire which had...
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Message from Sheriff Troy D. Berry Regarding Investigation of K9 Deployment Incident

The Charles County Sheriff’s Office released the following message on April 18th, 2025, from Sheriff Troy D. Berry Regarding Investigation of K9 Deployment Incident. “I want to make our community aware of an incident that is being investigated. Yesterday, we became aware of a case that occurred earlier in the week involving the arrest of a man who was reportedly the suspect of a burglary in progress. This arrest was made using a police K9. For context, deployment of...
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Calvert Deputies Use Drone, K-9 to Locate and Arrest Two Fleeing Suspects After High-Speed Chase

Miles Frederick Warrick, 21, of Bowie, was arrested in Calvert County following a traffic stop attempt that led to a vehicle pursuit and a crash, according to court documents filed by the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office. Warrick is charged with felony drug distribution, two misdemeanor drug offenses, multiple counts of fleeing and eluding police, and several traffic violations for an incident that occurred on April 15, 2025. According to court documents, a deputy observed a blue Lincoln MKZ with...
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UPDATE: Two Men Dead After Large House Fire in Charles County, Fire Marshal Continues Investigation

UPDATE 4/17/2025 @ 4:30 P.M.: Deputy State Fire Marshals continue to investigate the cause of a house fire that claimed the life of two Charles County residents. On April 17, 2025 at 6:15 a.m. the Bel Alton Volunteer Fire Department and surrounding departments were dispatched to 9690 Brunswick Road in Faulkner for a structure fire. Upon their arrival, they observed a two-story house fully involved in fire and received reports that the owners of the home were not accounted...
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La Plata Volunteer Fire Department Suspends New Member Following Hate Crime Arrest That Occurred at Fire Department in Delaware

The La Plata Volunteer Fire Department has suspended a newly onboarded member after learning of his arrest in Delaware on hate crime charges related to an incident that allegedly occurred last year. According to a statement released by the department, Jay Droney, who joined the La Plata Volunteer Fire Department on April 7, 2025, was arrested by Delaware State Police on April 15, 2025. He faces charges of Hate Crime (Felony), Second Degree Conspiracy (Felony), and Harassment. The charges...
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UPDATE: GoFundMe Added – Huntingtown House Fire Leaves One Dog Dead, Five Residents Displaced

UPDATE 4/17/2025: GoFundMe added UPDATE @ 7:13 P.M.: The second dog was not in the residence or involved with the incident. Our apologies for the mistake. The trapped subjects/animals was not known to First Responders until the first arriving units were told. No occupants were located in the residence and all five were located and accounted for. The single dog was located, removed from the house and provided life-saving measures without success. A GoFundMe / needs list will be...
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One in Custody After High Speed Chase Involving Stolen Vehicle in Calvert County

On Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at approximately 8:41 a.m., a deputy performed a traffic stop on a Ford F-450 truck bearing Maryland registration plates of 6CL7359, in the area of Route 4 and Town Center Boulevard in Dunkirk. The driver initially complied before fleeing the scene northbound on Route 4 into Prince George’s County. Deputies pursued the vehicle and attempted a Precision Immobilization Technique (PIT) maneuver, which was unsuccessful. During the pursuit, the driver intentionally rammed police vehicles. The...
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UPDATE: Details Released After Waldorf Couple Charged in Counterfeit Bills and Stolen Vehicles Case

UPDATE 4/16/2025: Two individuals from Waldorf have been charged in connection with a series of incidents involving counterfeit currency, the use of a stolen luxury vehicle, and multiple entries into a secured impound lot, according to court documents filed in Charles County District Court. The investigation was led by the Charles County Sheriff’s Office. On February 24, 2025, at approximately 1:08 a.m., Deputy First Class Wedding, of the Charles County Sheriff’s Office, responded to a call at the McDonald’s...
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UPDATE: Police Investigating Man Shot Multiple Times in Waldorf, Police Investigating

UPDATE 4/15/2025: On Monday, April 14 2025, shortly after 4 p.m., officers responded to the 3000 block of October Place in Waldorf for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male with multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a hospital office where he is being treated for serious injuries. Detectives are pursuing leads and ask anyone with information to call Detective Bigelow at 301-609-6498. Tipsters who want to remain anonymous may contact Charles County...
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Former Prince George’s County Fire Chief Benjamin Barksdale Jr., Passes Away

Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department Release: It is with profound sadness that the Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department announces the passing of former Fire Chief, Benjamin M. Barksdale, Jr. Chief Barksdale served our community and this department with distinction for eight years, holding positions of Deputy Fire Chief, Chief Deputy, and was appointed as...
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Police Recover Marijuana, Handgun and Ammunition from Westlake High School Student

Charles County Public Schools Released the following information on Thursday, April 24th, 2025. “This morning, Westlake High School administrators observed a student smelling strongly of marijuana upon arrival to school. Administrators investigated and found the student had marijuana, paraphernalia, a handgun and ammunition. The items were confiscated, and police are conducting an investigation. Westlake...
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Signed Maryland Legislations on April 22nd, 2025 – Governor Moore “Promotes Public Safety and Criminal Justice”

Governor Wes Moore presided over the second bill signing ceremony of 2025, which included The Expungement Reform Act, a key piece of the Moore-Miller Administration’s legislative agenda. “The legislation signed strengthens the Moore-Miller Administration’s all-of-the-above approach to public safety while creating pathways to work, wages, and wealth for rehabilitated Marylanders.” “Our strategy to make...
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Gale-Bailey Special Education Teacher Georgia Green, Named Nominee for The Washington Post’s Teacher of the Year Program

Georgia Green, a special education teacher at Gale-Bailey Elementary School, was named the 2025 Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) nominee for The Washington Post’s Teacher of the Year Award program. One of five children born to educators, Green was inspired to go into the field of special education by her brothers — twins who are intellectually...
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CSM Hosts 15th Annual Nonprofit Institute Conference

Nonprofit professionals from across Southern Maryland gathered April 10 at the College of Southern Maryland’s (CSM) 15th annual Nonprofit Institute Conference at the La Plata Campus where participants learned about several opportunities for success in the mission of helping others. With new director Stephanie Rolle, CSM’s Nonprofit Institute only continues to grow in scope...
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Maryland State Police Encouraging Citizens to Dispose of Unwanted Medications During National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 26, 2025

The Maryland State Police, in collaboration with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and allied law enforcement agencies across the country, are asking residents to dispose of unneeded prescription medications during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, taking place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 26, 2025. The biannual program allows people to safely dispose of...
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Calvert County Farmers Markets Return for 2025 Season with Local Food and More

Calvert County Farmers Markets are back for the 2025 season, offering an abundance of fresh foods and plants from Calvert County’s farmers, bakers and agri-businesses. Patrons can find local produce, bedding plants (vegetables and herbs) and a bounty of other offerings For those interested in being a vendor at the markets, please visit www.CalvertAg.com/FarmersMarketVendor. For...
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Shane Profitt to Open for Darius Rucker in Calvert County on July 10th, 2025

The Calvert Marine Museum is thrilled to announce that rising country star SHANE PROFITT will be the opening act for DARIUS RUCKER at the Motto Mortgage Preferred and RE/MAX One Waterside Pavilion on Thursday, July 10, 2025. A true southern talent with a straight-shooting swagger and barrel-chested voice, Shane Profitt has quickly made a...
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Plan Ahead, Prepare Early: Atlantic Hurricane Season Begins June 1, 2025

St. Mary’s County Government’s Department of Emergency Services (DES) urges community members to be prepared for the next Atlantic hurricane season, which starts on June 1, 2025, and goes through November 30, 2025. While severe weather can happen outside of this timeframe, it is the most active for hurricane and tropical storm activity. In...
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Town of La Plata Announces New Town Manager, Chuck Stevens

The Town of La Plata will have a new town manager, starting on June 16, 2025, after the search committee completed an extensive search process. Initially, approximately 50 candidates were vetted and after careful consideration, the Town Council selected three highly qualified candidates for interviews, and ultimately, Chuck Stevens stood out as the best...
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U.S FDA Set to Ban Artificial Food Dyes by End of 2026

Earlier this year, January 15, the FDA announced the revoking of authorization for use of FD&C Red No. 3 in Food and Ingested Drugs. Manufacturers who use FD&C Red No. 3 in food and ingested drugs will have until January 15, 2027 or January 18, 2028, respectively, to reformulate their products. Other countries still...
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Naval Aircrew Systems Program Office Welcomes New Leadership

The Naval Aircrew Systems program office (PMA-202) welcomed new leadership during a change of command and retirement ceremony April 17, 2025, at Pax River. Capt. Joseph Kamara assumed command of PMA-202 relieving Capt. Carey Castelein of his duties as program manager, who will retire from the Navy. Over his tenure, Castelein managed 13 acquisition...
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Lexington Park Man Charged with Assaulting Vulnerable Adult in Domestic Incident

Reuben Deppores Miller Jr., 57, of Lexington Park, is facing criminal charges following an alleged assault involving a vulnerable adult at a local residence earlier this month. Miller Jr. was charged with second-degree assault and abuse of a vulnerable adult by a custodian, according to court documents filed in the District Court for St....
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Calvert County to Hold Public Hearing on FY 2026 Commissioners’ Recommended Budget

The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing Tuesday, May 6, at 7 p.m. to present and receive comments regarding the fiscal year (FY) 2026 commissioners’ recommended operating and capital improvement budget. The public hearing will be held in the Commissioners Hearing Room, located in the Calvert County Circuit Courthouse, Second...
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Charles County Man Grills Up Big Win with $50,000 Prize

Lottery player plans to take wife on a vacation to celebrate Easter Sunday turned into a big celebration for a lucky Marylander known as “Air Brown,” who scored a $50,000 prize on the Maryland Lottery’s popular MONOPOLY X50 scratch-off game. A longtime player, Air Brown’s journey with Lottery games began casually with friends, evolving...
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MDOT SHA to Perform Routine Maintenance on Thomas Johnson Bridge Sunday, April 27th, 2025

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will perform routine maintenance on the MD 4 (Governor Thomas Johnson Bridge) at the Calvert County/Saint Mary’s County line starting at 6 a.m. Sunday, April 27, 2025. All lanes will open to traffic no later than 2 p.m. that afternoon, weather permitting. Maintenance crews will clean...
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Off-Duty Bay District Volunteer Firefighter Helps Save Life at Home

4/22/2025 BDVFD Release: A routine morning quickly turned into a life-saving situation for an off-duty member of the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department, who sprang into action when a medical emergency unfolded at his own home. While relaxing in another room, the firefighter was alerted by one of two local contractors working at his residence...
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