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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: GoFundMe Started for Family Who Lost Everything in Lexington Park House Fire

UPDATE 1/28/2025: Clothing sizing, items needed added: Children 7/8 & 10/12 (boys) Shoes 10 year old mens size 7, and 7 year old mens size 3.5/4 Adult mens L / XL in clothing and shoes size men 9.5 UPDATE 1/27/2025: GoFundMe can be supported, shared by clicking here. The fire has left them with nothing, and all of the children’s belongings, toys, and clothes were all destroyed. In this difficult time, the family is seeking donations to help rebuild...
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Richard Wilson Jr, 86 Still Missing, Police Seeking Assistance

UPDATE – PLEASE SHARE: Richard Wilson Jr, 86, has still NOT been located. There is considerable concern for his well-being at this point due to weather conditions and the extended time he has been missing. The last information indicated he may have been in the Fort Washington area, but extensive search operations have not located him. CCSO requesting the public’s help in locating critical missing person: The Charles County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help to locate Richard...
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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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Accokeek Man Charged in Domestic Related Murder of 37-Year-Old Accokeek Woman

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit charged a suspect in connection with the murder of his girlfriend. The suspect is 31-year-old David Wilson Jr. of Accokeek. He’s charged with the murder of 37-year-old Edna Lyles of Accokeek. On February 5, 2025, at approximately 12:15 am, officers responded to the 15700 block of...
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Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters in April and May 2025

This May, our grateful nation will come together to honor its fallen fire service heroes during the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend, the official national tribute to firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty last year. As part of this heartfelt commemoration, we invite landmarks, buildings, fire departments, and communities across...
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Hoyer: “When You Treat Federal Employees as Villains, You Turn The American People into Victims”

Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) joined the Congressional Labor Caucus to deliver remarks on the House Floor regarding the deferred resignation offered to federal employees by Elon Musk and President Donald Trump. Below is a video and transcript of his remarks: “I thank my colleague for taking this special order . I thank my...
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St. Mary’s County Authorities Charge Virginia Woman in $15,000 Fraud Case

Lamees Mahmood Ibrahim Coon, 45, of King George, Virginia is facing multiple felony charges in St. Mary’s County following allegations that she used a company credit card belonging to her estranged husband’s family business to make unauthorized purchases exceeding $15,000. The alleged incidents occurred over a two-day period, September 15 and September 16, 2024....
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Local Cadets Excel in SkillsUSA Regional Fire and EMS Competition Held in Calvert County

Young aspiring firefighters and EMTs from across Southern Maryland showcased their incredible skills and dedication this past Saturday, February 1st, 2025, at the SkillsUSA Regional Competition. Hosted by the Huntingtown Volunteer Fire Department, the event brought together cadets from Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties, all eager to demonstrate their mastery of emergency response...
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Commission for Women Seeks Nominations for Annual Woman of the Year & Woman of Tomorrow Awards

The St. Mary’s County Commission for Women (CFW) is pleased to announce their annual Women’s History Month Brunch & Awards Ceremony to recognize the accomplishments of women and girls in our community. This event will take place on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at the White Rose, located at 21030 Point Lookout Road in Callaway;...
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Southern Maryland National Heritage Area Awarded Grant for Groundbreaking Research on African American Heritage

The Southern Maryland National Heritage Area is pleased to announce a $58,000 grant from the Maryland Historical Trust’s FY 2025 Historic Preservation Non-Capital Grant Program. This funding will support comprehensive research and documentation of African American historic resources throughout Southern Maryland. The grant will be matched by the National Heritage Area dollar for dollar,...
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Town of North Beach Announces Passing of Mayor Mark Frazer

It is with great sadness that the Town announces the passing of Mayor Mark R. Frazer earlier today. Mayor Frazer dedicated 16 years of his life to serving our town and was a well-known and beloved figure in our community. His leadership, commitment, and compassion touched countless lives, and his legacy will live on...
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Police Capture Fugitive with Felony Warrants and Recover Stolen Vehicle

On Thursday, January 30, 2025, officers assigned to Judicial Services, with assistance from the CCSO’s Neighborhood Enforcement Team and K9, were attempting to locate Michael Anthony Kirk, Jr., age 28, of Waldorf, who had active felony warrants for violating probation relating to theft over $25K. He also had an active warrant in Virginia for...
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Maryland’s 2025 Midwinter Waterfowl Survey Shows Higher Bird Counts

Aerial survey teams of pilots and biologists from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service have completed their annual population estimates of ducks, geese, and swans along the state’s Chesapeake Bay, tidal Potomac River and Atlantic coast shorelines. This year, the teams counted about 705,300 waterfowl, which was higher than both the 593,200...
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Missing Child: Leilani Andrea Moreno, 16 y/o Female: Lexington Park, St. Mary’s County

Missing Child: Leilani Andrea Moreno, 16 y/o Female, Black, 5’05” 130lbs. Last seen: Patuxent Homes, at 7:30 PM. SMCSO seeks your help in locating a missing child: Leilani Andrea Moreno, 16yo female, 5’06”, 130lbs, last seen in the Patuxent Homes neighborhood of Lexington Park at 7:30pm on Monday, February 3rd, 2025. Last seen wearing...
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One Flown to Trauma Center After Three Vehicle Collision Involving Amazon Van in Avenue

On Monday, February 3, 2025, at approximately 6:13 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of 23263 Colton Point Road in Avenue, for the serious motor vehicle collision with one possibly trapped. Crews arrived on the scene to find three vehicles involved with no entrapment. Three patients were evaluated. EMS...
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Callaway Man Charged with Possession of Child Pornography and Firearms Violations in St. Mary’s County

James Michael Cornett, 67, of Callaway, faces multiple charges following his arrest on January 14, 2025. The Maryland State Police Criminal Investigation Division launched the investigation in November 2023 after receiving CyberTips from Synchronoss Technologies, which reported that Cornett had allegedly uploaded and possessed materials identified as child pornography. The tips linked Cornett to...
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One Injured After Rear-Ending School Bus in Bushwood, No Bus Occupants Injured

On Monday, February 3, 2025, at approximately 7:40 a.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of 23000 Maddox Road in Bushwood, for the reported motor vehicle collision involving a school bus. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle into the rear of the school bus, with one...
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