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Woman Critical, Man Stable After Being Shot Inside Calvert County Home, Sheriff Says
Deputies were called shortly after 9:40 p.m. on Sunday, July 14 to the 1600 block of Mint Court in Prince Frederick, where there were reports of shots fired in the area. Upon arrival, members of the Calvert County Sheriff's office found a man with a gunshot wound to a leg and a woman was hit several times in her upper body.
Paul O'Neal Killed In Motorcycle Crash In Calvert County
Paul O'Neal, 36, was killed on July 14 after crashing into the back of a Dodge 3500 pick-up on Maryland Route 4 in Lusby near the intersection of Nursery Road. O'Neal was treated at the scene by first responders, but was pronounced dead at the scene, now the community is rallying around his struggling loved ones.
Grand jury indicts three for attempted murder
Three men who allegedly stole over $2,000 worth of merchandise from a Dunkirk grocery store and then allegedly attempted to kill two state troopers while trying to get away have each been served 13-count indictments by a Calvert County grand jury. The indictments charging the defendants — Jordan Green, 27, of Bowie, Shadeed Gregory Graham Jr., 24, of Capitol Heights, and Malik Demencio Lewis, 27, of Hagerstown — with the alleged crimes that occurred July 11 were handed down Monday. ...
Andre Xavier Howe Charged For Double Shooting In Maryland
Huntingtown native Andre Xavier Howe has been arrested in connection to a recent shooting in Prince Frederick that left a woman with critical injuries and left another man injured. Deputies were called shortly after 9:40 p.m. on Sunday, July 14 to the 1600 block of Mint Court in Prince Frederick,...
Man Arrested For DUI And Negligent Driving With Children In The Vehicle
CALIFORNIA, Md. – A troubling incident from California, Maryland, Patrick Clay Murphy Jr., 34, of Bryans Road, Maryland was arrested on July 1, 2024, on charges of driving under the influence and negligent driving. Deputy Sheriff John Gardiner of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to a distress call regarding Murphy’s erratic driving behavior with his children in the vehicle.
Trooper’s Shooting Of Teen Peyton Ham Under Scrutiny
LEONARDTOWN, Md. – In a case that has garnered significant public attention, Trooper First Class (TFC) Joseph Charles Azzari Jr. is facing renewed legal scrutiny for his involvement in the tragic shooting of 16-year-old Peyton Alexander Ham. The incident, which occurred on April 13, 2021, at Ham’s residence on Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, Maryland, has led to extensive legal battles, raising questions about police conduct and the use of force.
Woman Burned In RV Fire Flown To Hospital In St. Mary's County
Shortly after 8 a.m. on July 15, first responders were called to the 23200 block of Point Lookout Road in Leonardtown, when a fire inside the vehicle was reported. According to the Maryland Fire Marshal, at the time the blaze broke out, the woman was inside the RV with two children.
Mechanicsville man convicted of murder of stepfather
A Mechanicsville man was found guilty of murder last week following a four-day trial. A St. Mary’s County jury convicted Marvin Orlando Johnson, 39, Mechanicsville of first-degree murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a crime of violence for the premeditated shooting and killing of his stepfather on May 24, 2023. St. Mary’s sheriff’s deputies arrived at an apartment at the 29000 block of Three Notch Road...
Virginia-Plated Mustang Involved In St. Mary’s Credit Card Fraud Case
LEONARDTOWN, Md. – The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office seeks assistance identifying and locating the vehicle seen in this picture concerning suspected fraudulent credit card usage. A victim reported multiple unauthorized charges and attempts on two separate credit cards. In one instance, fraudulent purchases were made at...
Mechanicsville Man Charged With Multiple Counts Of Theft
CHARLOTTE HALL, Md. – On June 21, 2024, Albert Steven Cherrico of Mechanicsville was formally charged by the District Court of Maryland for Saint Mary’s County with multiple counts of theft. Cherrico, 66, faces charges of theft between $100 and $1,500 following a series of incidents at a local ACE Hardware store in Charlotte Hall.
Underage Firearm Possession Leads To Arrest In St. Mary’s County
LEXINGTON PARK, Md. – On July 9, 2024, Zemar D. Batts, a 19-year-old resident of Lexington Park, Maryland, was arrested by the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office for illegal possession of a firearm. The arrest followed a search and seizure warrant executed at his residence at 21380 Dayflower Place.
St. Mary’s County State’s Attorney’s Office Successfully Secures A $586,299 Competitive Grant To Continue Services For Crime Victims
LEONARDTOWN, Md. – State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling proudly announces the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy (GOCPP) awarded the State’s Attorney’s Office for St. Mary’s County a $586,299 Victims of Crime Act grant for fiscal year 2025. The grant funds will supplement the...
One Injured Following Serious Rollover Crash In Prince Frederick
PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. – On July 17, 2024, at approximately 6:30 p.m., emergency personnel responded to the area of Seagull Beach Road and Hallowing Point Road for a serious single motor vehicle crash. Crews arrived on the scene and found the Toyota Corolla overturned in a ditch with one...
Charges Filed Against St. Mary’s Man For DUI And Negligent Driving
CALIFORNIA, Md. – Michael Joseph Horvat, 53, of California, MD, has been formally charged with multiple offenses, including driving under the influence (DUI) and negligent driving. The charges follow an incident on July 3, 2024, where Horvat was observed by Deputy Bianca Melton of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office exhibiting signs of intoxication and engaging in dangerous driving behavior.
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