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UPDATE: Huntingtown Teen Arrested After Shooting Two People in Prince Frederick
UPDATE 7/16/2024 @ 4:00 P.M.: The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office is announcing the arrest of Andre Xavier Howe, 17 of Huntingtown, in connection with the recent shooting on Mint Court in Prince Frederick. The arrest marks a significant step forward in ensuring the safety and security of our community.
Man Flown to Burn Center After Attempting to Light Brush Pile in St. Inigoes
On Monday, July 15, 2024, at approximately 5:52 p.m., firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the 17000 block of Mt Zion Church Road in St. Inigoes, for the reported burns/explosion injuries. 911 callers reported a 55-year-old male had burns to the face after using gasoline to light a fire....
Waldorf Man Arrested After Walking in Bank Naked to Make a Deposit
On July 9, 2024, at approximately 7:50 a.m., a deputy from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Navy Federal Credit Union located at Waldorf Market Place, in Waldorf for the report of a male walking around the bank naked. When police arrived, a witness reported seeing a...
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...
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.
Bringing a taste of Korea to Maryland
Korean cuisine was on the menu at Waldorf West Library on July 8. The library hosted a Korean food workshop to help educate groups of all ages on how to make dishes like gimbap and yubuchobap. Gimbap is a Korean dish made from cooked rice, vegetables, fish and meat rolled in seaweed. Yubuchobap is a variation of gimbap, with contents stuffed into a fried tofu pocket. ...
Citizens and First Responders Save 71-Year-Old Bicyclist with CPR After Suffering Medical Emergency
On Thursday, July 18, 2024, at approximately 2:20 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of 17751 Point Lookout Road in Park Hall, for the reported one not breathing. Multiple 911 callers reported a male, who was possibly 60 to 65 years old, fell of his bicycle...
Motorcyclist dies, assistant sheriff unhurt in Lusby crash
A motorcyclist is dead after a crash on Route 2/4 in the area of Nursery Road in Lusby Sunday night, the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office reports. According to a sheriff’s office press release, the operator of a Honda motorcycle — identified as Paul O’Neal, 36, of Lusby — was pronounced dead at the scene. According to investigators, O’Neal’s motorcycle “was being operated at an excessive speed” when it collided with...
MISSING TEEN: Jaysha Brown, Age 16, Last Seen In Lexington Park
LEXINGTON PARK, Md. – The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office seeks the community’s help locating missing person Jaysha Brown (B-F-16 YOA). Last seen in the area of Radford Lane in Lexington Park wearing a pink shirt and black leggings. Please contact 301-475-8008 with any information.
Legion Post 91 supports Cambridge PD with generous donation
Members of American Legion Post 91 present the Cambridge Police Department with an $8,500 donation which the department plans to use for uniforms and other equipment. Chief Justin Todd expressed thanks to the Legion for its generous support, and also shared gratitude for the valuable community relationships and support on a daily basis. From left, Commander Stan Werner of American Legion Post 91, Captain R. L. Hinson, Steve Williams, Post 91 Commander-Elect, Senator Richard Colburn, Don Wilcox, Chief Justin Todd, Walt Moore, Captain Antoine Patton, and George Williams. Post 91 donates 50% of the slot profits (over $150,000 per year) to many charities including, veterans’ organizations, Charlotte Hall Veterans Home, Junior Achievement, every volunteer fire company in Dorchester County, plus Trappe and Oxford volunteer fire companies in Talbot County, the Cambridge Police Department, and many others. This is one of many checks donated to 67 community-based organizations totaling $120,620 to date this year.
Police ID Man Killed In Shooting After Vigil Held At Wise HS For Football Players (Updated)
What started as a peaceful vigil to remember three former football players from Wise High School who were killed in a crash turned deadly when gunshots rang out in Prince George's County, according to police. On Friday night, hundreds gathered outside the Upper Marlboro school, after which, shots were fired...
Cool jazz amid a hot summer day
Three crowd-pleasing performances highlighted the second day of the 24th annual Potomac Jazz and Seafood Festival. The fest's big outdoor event July 13 at Coltons Point featured headline Julian Vaughan, Marcus Mitchell and Joi Carter, plus Latric Carr. The event is the signature fundraiser of the Friends of St. Clement's Island and Piney Point museums. Additionally, jazz events were held in Leonardtown throughout the weekend.
Serving during summer
The end of the school year does not mean a halt to training for Great Mills Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps. The four-peat Distinguished Unit is laying the foundation for future success by putting its top cadets through challenging courses to better their leadership skills. This summer Great Mills NJROTC sent three cadets to NJROTC Leadership Academy in Virginia, plus a graduate assistant returning as an aide; one cadet to NJROTC Sail Academy in Virginia; four cadets to Joint Cadet Leadership Course at Virginia Military Institute; four cadets to ALA Maryland Girls State at Salisbury University; two cadets to American Legion Boys State at McDaniel College; and three cadets to Cyber Camp at Gannon University. These training opportunities reflect the commitment of cadet leaders.
TPG NEXT seeds new RE credit firm
TPG announced a strategic partnership with a new real estate private credit firm via its TPG NEXT platform with a seed to Caro Investors. Founded by Careina Williams, the Chevy Chase, Md.-based firm is launching its inaugural strategy focused on making middle-market private debt investments with underlying commercial real estate exposure in asset classes, including multifamily, industrial, investment-grade retail and other defensive real estate sectors that Caro Investors views as resilient.
Still no charges in connection to triple-fatal crash involving Khyree Jackson
Now 10 days since Minnesota Vikings rookie cornerback Khyree Jackson and two of his former high school teammates were killed in a crash, no criminal charges have been filed against anybody involved. "Nothing yet," said Denise Douglas, director of communications at the Prince George's County State Attorney's Office in Maryland,...
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