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Tornado Watch Issued For Parts Of Maryland Tornado Watch Issued For Parts Of Maryland
Tornado Watch Issued For Parts Of Maryland A Tornado Watch has been issued by the National Weather Service for parts of Maryland. An alert was issued on Wednesday, April 3 advising that Calvert, St. Mary's and King George counties will be under the Tornado Watch until 7 p.m.  Severe thunderstorms are expected to begin forming between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Wednesday, bringing whipping, potentially damaging winds, with large hail possible in parts of the area. 2:03pm-A line of strong thunderstorms continues to push north from the northern neck of VA into southern MD over the next 1-2 hrs. Damaging winds, & hail will accomp…
Thieves Targeting Retailers Throughout Maryland Caught Red-Handed In Calvert County: Sheriff Thieves Targeting Retailers Throughout Maryland Caught Red-Handed In Calvert County: Sheriff
Thieves Targeting Retailers Throughout Maryland Caught Red-Handed In Calvert County: Sheriff A pair of not-so-subtle thieves targeting very specific items are facing charges in Calvert County following a string of robberies throughout Maryland. Hanover resident Natara De'Asia Ortiz, and Hyattsville resident Curtis Gibral Tucker, Jr., both 22, were caught red-handed after being spotted stealing from Bath and Body Works on North Solomons Island Road in Prince Frederick, according to the sheriff's office. Late in the afternoon on Sunday, deputies were called to the Fox Run Shopping Center to investigate a theft when a man and woman wearing masks walked in, shoved several items from th…
Daughter Picks Up Snacks, Winning $100K Lottery Scratcher For Mom While Running Errands In MD Daughter Picks Up Snacks, Winning $100K Lottery Scratcher For Mom While Running Errands In MD
Daughter Picks Up Snacks, Winning $100K Lottery Scratcher For Mom While Running Errands In MD A Calvert County woman had to "keep calm and carry on" after winning big on a Maryland Lottery ticket. The lucky Southern Maryland lotto player had to keep her cool after purchasing a top-prize winning "$100,000 Ca$h" instant ticket while out running errands with her daughter in Anne Arundel County. She says that the two made a pit-stop at 7-Eleven in Edgewater to pick up snacks, and her daughter, who often purchases pairs of scratch-offs for her mother, bought a soda for herself and two $30 "$100,000 Ca$h" instant tickets for her mom. When the daughter returned to the car, she handed…
Maryland School Closings: These Districts Have Announced Plans For Friday's Storm Maryland School Closings: These Districts Have Announced Plans For Friday's Storm
Maryland School Closings: These Districts Have Announced Plans For Friday's Storm With several inches of snow expected to coat the area, some schools in Maryland are already making preparations to ensure the safety of students and staff. The worst of the snow is expected to hit the area beginning at around 6 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 19, and lasting throughout the day, prompting schools to begin announcing closures and delays on Thursday night. As of 8 p.m. on Thursday, these public schools have announced their plans - which are subject to change depending on the weather conditions:  Anne Arundel County Schools: Previously planned off-day, decision on athletics and ex…
Corporal Caught On Viral Video Was Previously Disciplined For Abuse In Maryland: Police Corporal Caught On Viral Video Was Previously Disciplined For Abuse In Maryland: Police
Corporal Caught On Viral Video Was Previously Disciplined For Abuse In Maryland: Police The suspended Prince George's County Police officer who went viral on social media for all the wrong reasons has a checkered history with the department, authorities announced. Cpl. Francesco Marlett is being investigated by the agency's Internal Affairs Division (IAD) after a TikTok video of him took the Internet by storm when he was caught on camera kissing and embracing a woman before taking her to the back of his police vehicle. The video first came the light on Tuesday, Sept. 5, according to the department, which promptly suspended the corporal, Chief Malik Aziz said. It has been view…
Seeing Red: Video Shows Bad Maryland Drivers Narrowly Avoiding Crashes Speeding Through Lights Seeing Red: Video Shows Bad Maryland Drivers Narrowly Avoiding Crashes Speeding Through Lights
Seeing Red: Video Shows Bad Maryland Drivers Narrowly Avoiding Crashes Speeding Through Lights Bad driving in Maryland is nothing new, but a recently released video truly shows how many narrow calls there have been in some areas. To celebrate “Stop on Red Week,” the Howard County Police Department released a two minute video depicting several cases where reckless drivers sped through red lights, forcing others to take evasive measures or even stop in the intersection to avoid being struck. This week is the @SaferRoadsUSA #StoponRedWeek & @HCPDNews is once again REMINDING #HoCoMD to #StopforRedLights. In this quick video, HCPD shows just a sample of some of the close-call inci…
Three From DC Busted With 'Magic Mushrooms' In Car Stolen From Baltimore: Calvert Sheriff Three From DC Busted With 'Magic Mushrooms' In Car Stolen From Baltimore: Calvert Sheriff
Three From DC Busted With 'Magic Mushrooms' In Car Stolen From Baltimore: Calvert Sheriff Three men from Washington, DC were busted with a host of stolen items and “magic mushrooms” while rocking a ride reported stolen out of Baltimore in Calvert County, the sheriff’s office announced. Deputies from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office were called into action at approximately 3:15 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 6, when a local resident reported that he spotted a group of people attempting to break into his car before fleeing in a silver Acura. The incident was reported in the 3500 block of King Drive in Dunkirk. According to investigators, deputies were able to track the Acura to the area…
Tens Of Thousands Of Residents, Businesses Without Power In Maryland Due To Outages Tens Of Thousands Of Residents, Businesses Without Power In Maryland Due To Outages
Tens Of Thousands Of Residents, Businesses Without Power In Maryland Due To Outages Tens of thousands in Maryland remain without power on Thursday afternoon after a reported transformer explosion in Anne Arundel County. As of 5:15 p.m. on Thursday, June 1, Baltimore Gas and Electric were reporting 175 active outages that were impacting more than 34,000 of the company's 1.33 million customers. The majority of the outages were reported in Anne Arundel on Thursday afternoon, due to an issue in Annapolis.  There is an extensive Citywide power outage. We are working with BGE to identify the impacts and restoration times. We have received reports that all traffic lights are…
Winter Weather: Here's The Latest Breakdown Of Power Outages Being Reported In Maryland Winter Weather: Here's The Latest Breakdown Of Power Outages Being Reported In Maryland
Winter Weather: Here's The Latest Breakdown Of Power Outages Being Reported In Maryland Nearly 20,0000 residents in Maryland are still without power as the state contends with the winter storm that swept across the region and sent many scrambling for holiday travel. Utility crews worked through the night to make repairs as whipping winds and stormy weather brought down power lines and felled trees, leaving thousands in the dark. In its latest update, the Maryland Department of Management was reporting 19,765 outages throughout the state at 10:45 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 23. Baltimore Gas & Electric was reporting 201 active outages impacting 7,640 of its 1.3 million customer…
#FlyntStrong: Sheriff Struck During Shootout In Calvert County In Good Spirits After Surgery #FlyntStrong: Sheriff Struck During Shootout In Calvert County In Good Spirits After Surgery
#FlyntStrong: Sheriff Struck During Shootout In Calvert County In Good Spirits After Surgery The community is rallying around a sheriff's deputy in Maryland who has taken his first steps on the long road to recovery after being shot during a police pursuit, according to the Calvert County Sheriff. Master Deputy James Flynt, a five-year veteran of the sheriff's office, is in recovery days after being shot by Greenbelt resident Brandon Alexander Turner, 21, who is now facing multiple attempted murder charges, according to authorities. On Thursday, Dec. 22, Calvert County Sheriff Ricky Cox said that Flynt is "making great progress," after undergoing his second surgery on Wednesday, De…
Sheriff's Deputy On The Mend After Being Struck In The Line Of Duty During Shootout In Maryland Sheriff's Deputy On The Mend After Being Struck In The Line Of Duty During Shootout In Maryland
Sheriff's Deputy On The Mend After Being Struck In The Line Of Duty During Shootout In Maryland A veteran sheriff’s deputy in Maryland has improved to “stable" condition after being shot during a police pursuit over the weekend, according to the Calvert County Sheriff. Master Deputy James Flynt, a five-year veteran of the sheriff's office, is in recovery days after being shot by Greenbelt resident Brandon Alexander Turner, 21, who is now facing multiple attempted murder charges, according to authorities. 
“We are ecstatic to be able to say his condition has improved and currently he can be described as stable,” Calvert County Sheriff-Elect Ricky Cox said on Monday, Dec. 19. “He has b…
House Passes Legislation To Remove Maryland Native Roger Taney Bust From US Capitol House Passes Legislation To Remove Maryland Native Roger Taney Bust From US Capitol
House Passes Legislation To Remove Maryland Native Roger Taney Bust From US Capitol Federal officials are one step closer to removing the bust of a US Supreme Court justice with ties to Southern Maryland who found himself on the wrong side of history. The House passed legislation this week to remove the bust of Calvert County native Roger B. Taney, the nation’s fifth chief justice, former Attorney General of Maryland, and controversial Democratic lawmaker most known for writing the now-infamous 1857 Dred Scott decision that ruled African Americans were not citizens. "While the removal of Chief Justice Roger Brooke Taney's bust from the Capitol does not relieve the Congres…
Construction Worker Airlifted To Hospital After Cutting Leg Working On Roof Of Maryland Home Construction Worker Airlifted To Hospital After Cutting Leg Working On Roof Of Maryland Home
Construction Worker Airlifted To Hospital After Cutting Leg Working On Roof Of Maryland Home A construction worker who suffered a painful injury while on the job in Calvert County had to be airlifted to an area hospital for treatment and evaluation, fire officials say. At approximately 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 1, paramedics and a helicopter responded to a stretch of Ridge Road in Huntingtown, where there was a report of a construction worker who cut his leg with a saw. Upon arrival, the pilot of the helicopter found the worker with a wound on the roof of a house under construction, according to a spokesperson from the Huntingtown Volunteer Fire Department. Paramedics were able…
Man Busted With Faux Oxy Manufactured With Fentanyl In Maryland Gets Prison Without Parole Man Busted With Faux Oxy Manufactured With Fentanyl In Maryland Gets Prison Without Parole
Man Busted With Faux Oxy Manufactured With Fentanyl In Maryland Gets Prison Without Parole A Maryland man will spend years behind bars without the possibility of parole following his sentencing for possession of fentanyl in large quantities, officials announced. Owings resident Harold Bernard Gross pleaded guilty in Calvert County Circuit Court to possession of fentanyl in large volume and received a mandatory prison sentence of five years, according to the sheriff’s office. In July, investigators executed a search warrant at Gross’ Maryland home, at which point Calvert County Sheriff's Office Drug Enforcement officers recovered 302 counterfeit oxycodone pills that had been manuf…
County Commissioners In Maryland Question New Superintendent's Use Of Funds For Superbowl Trip County Commissioners In Maryland Question New Superintendent's Use Of Funds For Superbowl Trip
County Commissioners In Maryland Question New Superintendent's Use Of Funds For Superbowl Trip Alarm bells are sounding for some officials in Maryland after the new head of the Calvert County Public School System (CCPSS) proposed a plan to spend hundreds of thousands of taxpayer dollars to send some students to the 2023 Super Bowl in Arizona. The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) sent a letter to Superintendent Dr. Andraé Townsel after receiving multiple complaints from the community regarding a proposal to spend $344,000 to fund up to 50 students going to the big game. Board President Earl Hance made note that his agency has limited authority about how the school d…
Speeding Maryland Motorcyclist Killed After Crashing Into Back Of Work Van: Sheriff Speeding Maryland Motorcyclist Killed After Crashing Into Back Of Work Van: Sheriff
Speeding Maryland Motorcyclist Killed After Crashing Into Back Of Work Van: Sheriff Authorities in Maryland have released the name of a 31-year-old rider who was killed after crashing his motorcycle into the back of a white work van being driven by a Virginia man. In Calvert County, Waldorf resident Jesse Lee Wallace was killed shortly before 10:15 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 5, in Prince Frederick when he crashed into the van in the area of Solomons Island Road and Auto Drive. Upon arrival, members of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office said that deputies located a white Chevrolet work van with rear-end damage and a “mangled red motorcycle.” The initial investigation deter…
No Shave November: Sheriff Drops Razors To Raise Money For Girl Critically Injured In Maryland No Shave November: Sheriff Drops Razors To Raise Money For Girl Critically Injured In Maryland
No Shave November: Sheriff Drops Razors To Raise Money For Girl Critically Injured In Maryland With the calendar turning from October to November, members of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office will be ditching their razors for a good cause. Each year, the sheriff's office participates in “No Shave November,” when Sheriff Mike Evans waives the agency's standard facial hair grooming policies to support a good cause. Deputies are dropping their razors and donating a $50 “fine” for the opportunity to grow a beard in support of 12-year-old McKenna Cox and her family after she was critically injured when she was struck by a vehicle in September in the Oakland Hall community. Evans stress…
Three $1M Powerball Tickets In DMV Area; New Jackpot Swells Up To $1.5B Three $1M Powerball Tickets In DMV Area; New Jackpot Swells Up To $1.5B
Three $1M Powerball Tickets In DMV Area; New Jackpot Swells Up To $1.5B Nobody claimed the top $1.2 billion Powerball jackpot, but three from the DMV area are feeling lucky after winning seven-figure prizes in Wednesday’s drawing. In Maryland, lottery officials say that two $1 million winning tickets were sold, one at the Cross Keys Exxon on Falls Road in Baltimore City and in Calvert County at Giant on Solomons Island Road in Frederick. A Fairfax County lottery player in Virginia also is in possession of a winning $1 million Powerball ticket that was purchased at 7-Eleven on Soapstone Drive in Reston. The winning numbers on Wednesday, Nov. 2 were: 02-11-22-35…
Maryland Couple Claims $580K 'Multi-Match' Lottery Jackpot Sold At Area Market Maryland Couple Claims $580K 'Multi-Match' Lottery Jackpot Sold At Area Market
Maryland Couple Claims $580K 'Multi-Match' Lottery Jackpot Sold At Area Market A Southern Maryland man was in for quite the surprise from his wife after she struggled to get hold of him to advise that they were more than a half-million dollars richer courtesy of one fortuitous lottery ticket. In St. Mary’s County, a couple from Hollywood cashed in big, winning a $580,000 “Multi-Match" Maryland Lottery jackpot that was recently claimed, according to lotto officials. This week, the wife recalled the time she realized they had won the jackpot, though she mused that she was home alone at the time and wanted to share the excitement with her husband, who she could not get o…
Maryland Drug Dealer Sentenced For Violating Probation, Crack Cocaine Possession Maryland Drug Dealer Sentenced For Violating Probation, Crack Cocaine Possession
Maryland Drug Dealer Sentenced For Violating Probation, Crack Cocaine Possession A Maryland man will spend years behind bars after being busted with crack cocaine by police investigating a separate incident, the Calvert County State’s Attorney announced. Prince George’s County County resident Steven Terrell Wheeler, 27, of Beltsville, was sentenced on Monday, Sept. 26 in Calvert County Circuit Court to 12 years in prison for intent to distribute cocaine, officials said, with an additional seven years for violating his probation from a 2020 assault case. The total sentence reached 19 years, according to the state's attorney. Police said that Wheeler was initially arrest…
Man Shot By Sheriffs After Barricading Himself In Maryland Home During Standoff Man Shot By Sheriffs After Barricading Himself In Maryland Home During Standoff
Man Shot By Sheriffs After Barricading Himself In Maryland Home During Standoff A man was hospitalized after being struck by sheriff’s deputies during an armed standoff with multiple Maryland law enforcement agencies in Calvert County. Chesapeake Beach resident Ronald Joseph Garraway, 59, was shot by officers shortly after 9:45 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 19 in the 8300 block of Autumn Crest Lane in Chesapeake as they attempted to serve an arrest warrant on an assault charge, according to the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies began coordinating a plan with the goal of taking the man into custody as safely as possible, officials said, and throughout the early morning h…
Driver Asleep For An Hour In Front Of Maryland Gas Pump Busted With Pot, Narcotics: Sheriff Driver Asleep For An Hour In Front Of Maryland Gas Pump Busted With Pot, Narcotics: Sheriff
Driver Asleep For An Hour In Front Of Maryland Gas Pump Busted With Pot, Narcotics: Sheriff A Maryland man chose an unfortunate time to take a nap and was busted with a host of drugs after he was found asleep at the wheel for more than an hour at a gas pump in Calvert County. Shady Side resident Michael David Warren II, 26, is facing multiple possession charges after being found with several ounces of marijuana, paraphernalia, and other narcotics, according to the Calvert County Sheriff's Office. A senior sheriff’s deputy was called to conduct a patrol check at Wawa in Prince Frederick, when he saw a driver - later identified as Warren - pull up to a gas pump with no lights on, a …
Stirrup Trouble: Alert Issued For Horses Found Roaming Around Maryland Neighborhood Stirrup Trouble: Alert Issued For Horses Found Roaming Around Maryland Neighborhood
Stirrup Trouble: Alert Issued For Horses Found Roaming Around Maryland Neighborhood Police in Maryland aren't horsing around as they attempt to track down the owners of a group of horses who were found making the rounds in Calvert County. These horses were found in Calvert County.Calvert County Sheriff The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office issued an alert and released photos of found horses who were located in the area of Fowler Road in Owings overnight on Wednesday, Aug. 17. These horses were found in Calvert County.Calvert County Sheriff Investigators are now looking to reunite the missing horses with their family. These horses were found in Calvert County.Calve…
Pair Busted By Police K9 With Crack Cocaine, Pot, Paraphernalia During Maryland Stop: Sheriff Pair Busted By Police K9 With Crack Cocaine, Pot, Paraphernalia During Maryland Stop: Sheriff
Pair Busted By Police K9 With Crack Cocaine, Pot, Paraphernalia During Maryland Stop: Sheriff A routine traffic stop in Maryland led to the arrest of a man and woman who were busted with drugs by a police K9 in Calvert County, authorities announced. Lusby residents Kevin Casswell Gregory, 41, and Alexa Kirsten Freemen, were arrested by members of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office following a stop in the area of Laurel Way near the intersection of Bay View Drive in Lusby for a vehicle and traffic violation. During the stop, officials said that both Gregory and Freeman failed to provide proper identification, and a sniff by a police K9 resulted in a positive alert for alleged narco…
Detectives Investigating Burglary, Theft of Dirt Bikes In Maryland Detectives Investigating Burglary, Theft of Dirt Bikes In Maryland
Detectives Investigating Burglary, Theft of Dirt Bikes In Maryland Police investigators in Calvert County are seeking the public’s assistance as they attempt to identify and locate a suspect wanted for stealing multiple dirt bikes before taking off in a white van, officials said. An alert was issued by the Calvert County Sheriff's Office as they investigate a burglary that happened in the 600 block of Walton Road in Huntingtown when a suspect forcibly entered a detached garage and stole three vehicles. Officials said that the bikes (pictured above) happened between 3:20 a.m. and 4 a.. on Tuesday, July 26. The stolen bikes were listed as: 2019 Husqvarn…
Two Baby Ospreys Rescued After Home Destroyed When Tree Falls During Storm In Maryland Two Baby Ospreys Rescued After Home Destroyed When Tree Falls During Storm In Maryland
Two Baby Ospreys Rescued After Home Destroyed When Tree Falls During Storm In Maryland A pair of osprey lost their home and got trapped near a fallen tree in one fell swoop as recent storms rolled through Maryland and left behind wreckage in some parts of the region. An officer first class from the Maryland Department of Natural Resource Police Department was on patrol in Calvert County when she received a call about a report of birds in distress in Lusby amid the storms. Upon arrival, a spokesperson for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources said that a tree containing two baby osprey fell due to a storm, destroying their nest, and leaving them trapped in a perilous p…
Early Morning Blaze Causes Extensive Damage To Maryland Home: Fire Marshal Early Morning Blaze Causes Extensive Damage To Maryland Home: Fire Marshal
Early Morning Blaze Causes Extensive Damage To Maryland Home: Fire Marshal A Maryland home suffered upwards of $100,000 in damages when an early-morning fire broke out in Calvert County, officials said. First responders from the Solomons Volunteer Fire Department responded shortly before 1:15 a.m. on Tuesday, July 26, when a visitor in the neighborhood located a fire inside a Nursery Court home in Lusby. Upon arrival, a team of approximately 40 firefighters located the fire inside the unoccupied home with a smoke alarm activated. It took first responders approximately 20 minutes to knock down the flames and get the fire under control, according to the Maryland O…
Anti-Semitic Propaganda Under Investigation In Maryland Communities Anti-Semitic Propaganda Under Investigation In Maryland Communities
Anti-Semitic Propaganda Under Investigation In Maryland Communities Anti-Semitic propaganda has been plastered throughout communities in Calvert County, the sheriff's office advised. The Calvert County Sheriff's Office announced that it is investigating the littering of anti-Semitic propaganda that has been strewn throughout several neighborhoods in the region. Flyers are contained in plastic zipper bags and are thrown from cars onto lawns or placed in mailboxes, officials said. Deputies have responded and removed materials when the problem is reported. The nature of the propaganda was not announced by investigators. Similar flyers have been reported in C…
Investigators Seek Suspects In Stabbing Outside Maryland Restaurant Investigators Seek Suspects In Stabbing Outside Maryland Restaurant
Investigators Seek Suspects In Stabbing Outside Maryland Restaurant Police investigators in Maryland are seeking the public's assistance in locating and identifying suspects involved in a stabbing at a popular Calvert County restaurant. On Wednesday, July 20, the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office issued an alert as they attempt to locate suspects involved in a fight involving a large group of people at Atomic Seafood in Lusby earlier this month. Members of the sheriff’s office patrol bureau responded to the restaurant on Saturday, July 2, when a fight broke out involving several suspects, one of whom was brandishing a knife. During the incident, investigato…
Bicyclist Injured After Being Struck By Vehicle In Maryland: Report Bicyclist Injured After Being Struck By Vehicle In Maryland: Report
Bicyclist Injured After Being Struck By Vehicle In Maryland: Report A 60-year-old bicyclist reportedly suffered serious injuries in Calvert County after being struck by a vehicle head-on, according to an unconfirmed report. The bicyclist was reportedly riding on Armory Road in Prince Frederick on Wednesday, July 20, when he was hit by the driver, leaving him with potentially critical injuries, the report states. Initially, the injured man was reportedly walking and talking after the crash, but his condition “rapidly declined,” as of approximately 9 a.m. on Wednesday morning. No other information was immediately released. This is a developing story. Check…
Homicide Suspect In Maryland Indicted On Murder, Other Charges: Report Homicide Suspect In Maryland Indicted On Murder, Other Charges: Report
Homicide Suspect In Maryland Indicted On Murder, Other Charges: Report A 22-year-old Washington, DC man has been indicted on murder and multiple other charges in connection to a fatal shooting in Calvert County, according to a Southern Maryland news report. Terrance Kenneth Yancey, 22, was served an indictment on Monday, July 18 for the fatal shooting of Prince George's County resident Tyree Dashawn Richardson, 20, of Glenn Dale, following an incident on Lyons Creek Road in Dunkirk last month. Specifically, Yancey was reportedly charged with: Murder; Use of a firearm in a violent crime; First-degree assault; Second-degree assault; Four counts of reckless en…