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Mack Lee Cleckley Wanted For Violating Bond Conditions
Waldorf resident Mack Lee Cleckley, 40, was arrested by US Marshals following a lengthy search when he went rogue after violating the conditions of his bond in connection to a drug arrest earlier this year. According to investigators, in August last year, detectives from the sheriff's office presented a drug...
The Emerging Strategy for Getting the Biggest Gas Guzzlers Into EVs
A small share of drivers, mostly in rural areas, consume disproportionate amounts of gas. Burlington, Vt., now offers extra incentives for residents who drive more than twice the average local mileage. State policymakers in California, Maryland and Washington have considered similar policies. The average American drives about 13,500 miles a...
55-Year-Old Man Airlifted With Severe Burns From Gasoline Fire In St. Inigoes
ST. INIGOES, Md. – On July 15, 2024, at approximately 5:51 p.m., emergency personnel responded to a possible fire explosion in the 17000 block of Mt. Zion Church Road in St. Inigoes. Crews arrived on the scene where they found a 55-year-old man with 50% burns on his face...
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...
36-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed After Collision In Lusby
LUSBY, Md. – On July 14, 2024, shortly after 7 p.m., members of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Patrol Bureau and Crash Reconstruction Unit responded to the report of a motor vehicle crash in the area of Maryland Rt. 4 and Nursery Road in Lusby. A preliminary investigation revealed...
‘No idea he wouldn't come back': Father mourns man killed at vigil for Wise HS football alumni
The father of a man killed at a vigil Friday evening says his son had spent the week mourning three friends who died in a crash. Shahid Iman Omar Jr., 24, was among the hundreds of people in attendance Friday at Dr. Henry Wise Jr. High School in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, to honor the lives of Minnesota Vikings rookie Khyree Jackson, Isaiah Hazel and Anthony Lytton, Jr., who won a state championship together at Wise.
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...
Leonardtown’s 4th at the Wharf Recap: Over 1,000 Residents Enjoy Festive Day Despite Heat
LEONARDTOWN, Md. – Leonardtown residents enjoyed a day full of Independence Day festivities at the Wharf on Thursday, July 4th including a watermelon eating contest, a hula hoop contest, crab derby, a pet parade, and plenty more. The celebration was organized by The Town of Leonardtown, Leonardtown Business Association...
Two Victims Hospitalized After Calvert County Shooting
PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. – On Sunday, July 14, 2024, at approximately 9:41 p.m., deputies from the Calvert County Patrol Bureau responded to the 1600 block of Mint Court in Prince Frederick, for the report of shots fired. Upon arrival, deputies discovered a middle-aged male had been struck in the...
Bubby Knott’s Legacy of Giving Lives On
ONLY 200 TICKETS LEFT, DRAWING IN SEPTEMBER... GRAB YOURS NOW. The Great Mills Trading Post provided the following information from Karen Siebert, CFO:. As we try to move on in the light of our dad’s passing; we have racked our brains in ways to best honor his legacy. In a few words; what we remember most about our dad is his giving spirit and the support he showed our community. We are happy to share our first act to keep his legacy alive. We are not sure if you have heard of the Survivor Tractor, but long story short, this tractor has been raising money to support Cancer for quite some time. Our dad bought the tractor several times as it hit the auction circuit. He was the last purchaser right before the onset of Covid. So, we thought it is only fitting to use this Survivor Tractor to help support the families of local children with cancer.
Commissioners Set Public Forum July 23
The St. Mary’s County commissioners will hold a public forum at 6:30pm Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at the Chesapeake Building in Leonardtown. Public forums allow residents to speak directly to the commissioners on topics of their choosing. Residents may offer appreciation, questions, or suggestions in a mutually respectful format. Those wishing to speak at the forum will receive up to three minutes to address the commissioners.
Officers De-Escalate and Arrest Suspect Without Incident After He Shoots TV in La Plata Residence
On Saturday, July 13, 2024, at 10:50 a.m., officers responded to a house in La Plata for the report of a male who fired a gunshot at a television and threatened two people who were inside during an argument. Responding officers immediately established a perimeter around the house while another...
SMECO Hearing on Rate Increase July 23
The Maryland Public Service Commission will hold a public comment hearing on the rate increase request filed in May 2024 by the Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative. The utility’s customer-members and other interested parties are welcome to take part in the hearing before Public Utility Law Judge Christine L. Burke.
CPD investigating shots fired reports
CAMBRIDGE — The Cambridge Police Department is investigating two reports of shots fired. According to a news release from Cambridge Police, officers responded to a ShotSpotter alert for a report of multiple gun shots in the 600 block of Race Street on July 5. Police said when the officers arrived, they found four spent shell casings. The officers did not find any damaged property or discover any victims, according to...
Charles County man arrested in Mississippi after escaping custody
CHARLES COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Police arrested a Charles County man in Mississippi months after he escaped custody and failed to appear in court. The Charles County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) said that 40-year-old Mack Lee Cleckley of Waldorf was arrested in April 2024. He was charged with possession with the intent to distribute […]
One flown after two-vehicle crash
On July 13 shortly before 9 p.m., two vehicles collided at the Yowaiski Mill Road and Bosse Drive intersection in Mechanicsville. According to the Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department, one motorist was injured and flown to a regional trauma center.
Naval museum hosts aviation art forum
Bob Aikins was looking for something out of the ordinary to sketch at the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum, so he bypassed the jet fighters, helicopters and other military-themed modes of transportation and settled on a box. A soap box racer, to be specific. This was his contribution as the museum hosts this year’s International Aviation Art Exhibition and Forum, presented by The American Society of Aviation Artists. ...
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