Southern Maryland News Net (2024)

UPDATE 6/27/2024 @ 12:00 pm: On Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at approximately 9:25 P.M., a 911 call was received reporting a shooting incident on Sea Gull Court, in North Beach. The caller informed authorities that a white male had been shot and was lying motionless on the ground. Multiple witnesses confirmed the incident, with one individual reporting that the altercation leading to the shooting had been captured on a Ring camera. Upon arrival, deputies from the Calvert County Sheriff’s...
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On Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at approximately 7:00 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the intersection of Chancellors Run Road and FDR Boulevard in California, for the serious motor vehicle collision with entrapment. Crews arrived on the scene to find two vehicles involved in a head-on style collision with one adult female and two dogs in the Honda sedan. Firefighters from the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department responded with Engine 32, Rescue Squad 3, Rescue Engine 92,...
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On Monday, June 24, 2024, at approximately 3:23 p.m., officers responded to the St. Charles Towne Center parking lot after receiving a report of four juveniles breaking into several cars. Officers arrived in the parking lot, and the suspects immediately fled on foot but were quickly apprehended. Further investigation found three vehicles had been broken into and damaged, and several tools used to enter the cars were recovered from the suspects. The four juveniles – three 15-year-olds from Acco*keek...
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UPDATE 6/26/2024: On June 25th 2024, at 9:07 p.m., patrol officers responded to Charles Street and Washington Avenue for a motor vehicle collision involving a car and a dirt bike. Preliminary investigation reveals a Chevy Malibu was attempting to make a left turn onto Charles Street from Washington Avenue. The operator of the motorcycle, a 14-year-old juvenile, failed to stop at the red signal. The operator, who was not wearing a helmet, was ejected from the motorcycle. The operator...
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On Friday, June 21st, 2024, at approximately 12:55 p.m., a deputy from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to Sneade’s Ace Home Center on HG Trueman Road in Lusby, for the report of a theft. Employees stated a white male in a black shirt and light blue jeans stole merchandise and left the store through the rear. The male walked towards Walgreens and was picked up by a black truck. Police determined the vehicle was registered to Ted William...
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On Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at approximately 3:30 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the46000 block of River Run Lane in Piney Point, for the reported open water rescue with a drowning victim. 911 callers reported neighbor advised they almost drowned and a juvenile female was missing. Prior to the arrival of First Responders, citizens advised all occupants were accounted for and out of the water. Crews arrived on the scene to find citizens performing CPR on...
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On Saturday, June 15, 2024, police responded to the St. Mary’s County Animal Shelter on FDR Boulevard, in California, to assist animal control. Police arrived on scene and made contact with the Animal Control Supervisor who stated she had an Animal Control Officer on a service call that had criminal elements to it and required police intervention. Earlier in the day, Kenjewel McCullough, 44, of Hollywood, called into the shelter seeking information about a dog in her possession that...
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UPDATE 6/24/2024: On Saturday, June 22, 2024, at approximately 1:25 p.m., police responded to the MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital located at 25500 Point Lookout Road in Leonardtown, for the reported ambulance theft. 911 callers reported a patient had just stolen an All American Ambulance (AAA) and it was last seen travelling Northbound on Route 5. Police located the ambulance unoccupied with the engine still running in the parking lot of the Shops at Breton Bay on Merchants Lane in...
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UPDATE 6/24/2024 @ 12:30 p.m.: According to court documents, on June 22, 2024, at 9:45 p.m., police responded to Nicholas Court in Great Mills, for the reports of shots fired. Numerous officers responded to the area and made contact with an adult female victim, who was bleeding from the head and indicated she had just been assaulted. The victim identified her ex-husband, John William Alvarado, 47, of Mechanicsville as the person who assaulted her. The victim advised she had...
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On Friday, June 21, 2024, Detectives with the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Intelligence Unit served a Search and Seizure Warrant for a juvenile suspect. With the assistance of other detectives from the Criminal Investigations Division, the juvenile was stopped as the driver of a vehicle in the Walmart parking lot in California, MD. During the traffic stop, the juvenile was detained for the service of the search and seizure warrant. SMCSO K9 Maja performed a free-air sniff...
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Due to forecasted high temperatures, animal owners or custodians are required to provide appropriate protection from the weather including providing adequate shelter, water, space and access to shade. Pay special attention to animals that are most prone to heat stroke: Brachycephalic Breeds:Dogs and cats with short noses, such as bulldogs, pugs, boxers, Persians and Shih Tzus, have compromised airways that make it difficult for them to cool themselves through panting. Older Animals:Senior pets often have health conditions that make...
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UPDATE 6/25/2024: On Sunday, June 23, 2024, at approximately 5:55 a.m., firefighters responded to25 Sammys Place in Solomons, for the house on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single story single wide 14′ X 70′ Manufactured Home fully engulfed in flames. The owner/occupants is identified as Shane Garner with the estimated loss of structure and contents valued at $45,000 Smoke alarms were present and activated, alerting the occupants to the fire. No injuries were reported. The...
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On Friday, June 21, 2024, at approximately 10:00 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel were alerted to the area of the Gospel Tabernacle of Prayer located at 24500 block of Budds Creek Road in Clements, for the motor vehicle collision reported serious with reported people trapped. Initial reports were that a truck was struck by an ATV with one subject being thrown from the ATV, with the truck into the woods with one trapped. Firefighters from Seventh District and...
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UPDATE 6/23/2024: The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit has identified and charged a suspect in connection with a recent murder at a football event in Oxon Hill. The suspect is 29-year-old Dajuon Meniefield of Bowie. He is charged with fatally shooting 33-year-old Christopher Mozee of District Heights. On June 15, 2024, at approximately 11:20 am, officers responded to Potomac High School on Boydell Avenue for the report of a shooting. The victim was located in the bleachers...
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UPDATE 6/21/2024: Video added. Police did not release any information for the road closure until 7:25 p.m., advised citizens to stay indoors if you live in the area and stated the incident was contained to the area with no immediate threat to the public. Citizens were not allowed to get to their residences or leave the housing development until after 10:00 p.m., with Pegg Road being closed for over 3 hours. UPDATE 6/20/2024: The incident in Lexington Park has...
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Governor Wes Moore announced that the Maryland Insurance Administration launched a new resource to help Marylanders navigate health care coverage challenges that impact access to care. The new Health Coverage Assistance Team, known as H-CAT, will “walk with the consumer” to navigate health coverage questions or challenges, in addition to coordinating closely with other...
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A new study indicated that regular use of hearing aids can reduce risk of early death by up to 24%. The USC Caruso Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery compared the lifespan of those who wear hearing aids regularly to those with untreated hearing loss, who never wear hearing aids. Anne Arundel...
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On Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at approximately 6:15 p.m., firefighters from Bay District and NAS Patuxent River responded to the 46000 block of Chapman Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported structure collapse. Crews arrived on the scene to find a large tree had fallen into the single story single wide trailer that was...
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St. Mary’s County Recreation & Parks would like to thank the community for attending the ceremony to honor Marcus Tyrone Harris, Sr. His family, friends, peers, and community members were in attendance. Tyrone’s leadership and dedication were instrumental in the development and upkeep of Chancellor’s Run Regional Park, ensuring it was a well-maintained, vibrant,...
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On Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at 9:40 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to Three Notch Road and North Shangri-La Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported motor vehicle collision involving a motorcycle. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single motorcyclist suffering minor injuries to the lower-body after a minor crash...
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On Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at 4:40 p.m., officers responded to a single-vehicle motorcycle crash on Chapel Point Road near the intersection of Purcell Road. A preliminary investigation revealed a 2007 Honda CBR600 motorcycle, operated by Nicolas Conrad Slough, 24, of Bel Alton, left the roadway and struck a tree. Slough was transported to...
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Homicide Unit detectives are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Monday evening in the unincorporated section of Bowie. The victim is 17-year-old Re’Sheed Reid of Bowie. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case. On June 24, 2024, at approximately 6:35 pm,...
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On Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at approximately 3:25 a.m.,police responded to the 46000 block of Columbus Drive, for the reported large crowd with shots fired. Police arrived to find no one in the area and began checking for victims, evidence or property struck by gunfire. No known injuries have been reported. Police continue to...
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HEADQUARTERS, NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, PATUXENT RIVER, MD.: “I always had the desire to serve and serve something bigger, larger than myself,” said special agent Russ Lee, executive director, Office of Special Investigations (OSI), Office of Special Projects and security director, Department of the Air Force Special Access Program, as the featured guest speaker...
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Historic St. Mary’s City is excited to offer an archery workshop designed for families looking for a creative and engaging way to spend time together. This workshop is a wonderful opportunity to learn the basics of archery, an ancient and fascinating sport. Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to brush up on your...
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Communities surrounding NAS Patuxent River are advised that noise-generating testing events are scheduled to take place through July 9, 2024 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Residents may notice increased noise levels due to these operations. Pilots at NAS PAX will be conducting Field Carrier Landing Practices (FCLPs). FCLPs are simulated carrier landings conducted...
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Summer is here and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources would like to remind people that marine wildlife — dolphins, manatees, sea turtles, whales, and others – are making their seasonal return to the Chesapeake Bay and its tidal tributaries, as well as the Atlantic Ocean and coastal bays. Anyone who sees a marine...
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On Sunday, June 23, 2024, while on patrol in the 22000 block of Three Notch Road, St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Brandon Reynolds spotted and recognized James Perry Bond, 33, of no fixed address, as an individual who was sought on an open warrant for escape. Bond had been in the custody of...
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Little Flower School will host an open house of its new Early Learning Center, the first and only Catholic school in St. Mary’s County to offer early education for two-year-old children, June 28, 2024, from noon to 2 p.m. The Early Learning Center, which is slated to open July 15, will follow the Funshine...
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TheMaryland Department of Natural Resourcesannounced more than $2.9 million in competitive grants for 12 climate resilience projects to help communities design and construct solutions to withstand flooding and other weather-related events. The selected projects will reduce risk for vulnerable communities, incorporate climate change data into existing plans and policies, and develop nature-based or natural...
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The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) recently received extraordinary gifts from the estate of CSM alumna Margaret Mary Hampton as overseen by her daughter Carol Zadeh, of Waldorf. Hampton passed away in February and was among the very first Charles County Community College (former CSM) nursing graduation class, even serving as the student representative...
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“Your NBVFD has been busy this weekend with rescues on the water.” On Saturday, June 22, 2024, North Beach VFD Fireboat 1 responded to a mutual aid call to Herring Bay, near the Sanctuary, with units from Anne Arundel County for a water craft taking on water. A Good Samaritan was on scene monitoring...
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