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Maryland Man’s $50K Lottery Win Multiplies Into Jaw-Dropping $500K Jackpot Maryland Man’s $50K Lottery Win Multiplies Into Jaw-Dropping $500K Jackpot
Maryland Man’s $50K Lottery Win Multiplies Into Jaw-Dropping $500K Jackpot A Maryland man’s retirement plan just got a major upgrade after a $50,000 lottery win turned into a jaw-dropping $500,000 thanks to a 10X multiplier—and his son’s sharp eye. The Calvert County commuter, set to retire in early 2025, snagged the life-changing win on a $20 Bonus Bingo X20 scratch-off, Maryland Lottery officials announced. “It couldn’t happen at a better time,” the winner said after claiming his prize at Lottery headquarters on Monday, Dec. 16. A regular scratch-off player who enjoys bingo and crossword-themed games, the lucky retiree picked up the ticket at Ken-Mar Liquors in…

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Barn Owl Killed In Blaze At Battle Creek Cypress Swamp Nature Center In Maryland Barn Owl Killed In Blaze At Battle Creek Cypress Swamp Nature Center In Maryland
Barn Owl Killed In Blaze At Battle Creek Cypress Swamp Nature Center In Maryland An electrical fire that sparked at the Battle Creek Cypress Swamp Nature Center in Maryland and took the life of “Buddy” the barn owl remains under investigation. Members of the Prince Frederick Fire Department and area agencies responded at approximately 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 5, where there were reports of a fire that broke out at the National Natural Landmark. Upon arrival, first responders found a fire in the basement storage area, while crews were able to extinguish the flames, conduct an overhaul, and removed as much smoke and debris as possible. In a new update, members of the N…

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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…

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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 …

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Cellphone Thrown Into Maryland River During Dispute: Sheriff Cellphone Thrown Into Maryland River During Dispute: Sheriff
Cellphone Thrown Into Maryland River During Dispute: Sheriff A cellphone took a dip in a Maryland river after a Prince Frederick man was involved in a dispute and threw his victim's device into the water, authorities announced. Carlos Humberto Coroy Ruiz, 26, of Prince Frederick, was arrested and charged for his role in an incident in Lexington Park earlier this month, a spokesperson for the St. Mary's County Sheriff said. Deputies from the sheriff's office were called to the 46500 block of Corporate Drive on Monday, July 25, where there was a reported disturbance involving Ruiz and his victim. The investigation by the sheriff's office determined th…

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Maryland Man Convicted Of Sexually Abusing, Raping Teen: Sheriff Maryland Man Convicted Of Sexually Abusing, Raping Teen: Sheriff
Maryland Man Convicted Of Sexually Abusing, Raping Teen: Sheriff A 27-year-old Maryland man has been convicted of sexually abusing and raping a minor over the course of several years, the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office announced on Monday, July 18. Prince Frederick resident Joshua Ryan Gantt was found guilty of sexual abuse of a minor, second-degree assault, and three related charges following a three-day trial, according to officials. Gantt was a close friend of his victim’s family and they often traveled together, a spokesperson for the sheriff’s office said.  The victim reported the abuse in August 2021, when he was 13 years old.  He t…

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Former Sheriff's Deputy In Maryland Sentenced For Crashing While Drunk In Police Car Former Sheriff's Deputy In Maryland Sentenced For Crashing While Drunk In Police Car
Former Sheriff's Deputy In Maryland Sentenced For Crashing While Drunk In Police Car A former Calvert County sheriff's deputy has been sentenced after admitting to drinking, driving, and crashing his patrol vehicle earlier this year, the state attorney's office announced. Jermaine Parvell Mason, 40, of Prince Frederick, pleaded guilty last month to driving while impaired by alcohol as a subsequent offender following a crash in January that left the other driver with serious injuries. On Wednesday, July 6, Calvert County State's Attorney Robert Harvey announced that Mason was sentenced to one year, suspended down to 90 days incarceration, followed by three years of unsu…

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Wanted Man In Maryland Facing Drug Charges After Providing Phony Name: Sheriff Wanted Man In Maryland Facing Drug Charges After Providing Phony Name: Sheriff
Wanted Man In Maryland Facing Drug Charges After Providing Phony Name: Sheriff A wanted man tried to pull a fast one over on sheriff’s deputies in Maryland by providing a false name to investigators before being ultimately apprehended in Culvert County. David Tyrone Patterson, 42, of Greensboro, is facing drug and fraud charges after being busted with heroin and paraphernalia after providing investigators with a phony ID, the sheriff’s office announced on Wednesday, June 29. Deputies responded to the 500 block of Fox Run Boulevard in Prince Frederick to conduct a welfare check on Patterson, according to a spokesperson from the sheriff's office. Upon arrival, investi…

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Armed Home Invaders Apprehended In Maryland: Sheriff Armed Home Invaders Apprehended In Maryland: Sheriff
Armed Home Invaders Apprehended In Maryland: Sheriff Two men are behind bars after being apprehended following an armed home invasion that led to a shot being fired in Maryland, officials said. Waldorf resident Derrron Jerell Hall, 36, and Prince Frederick resident Demarr Young, 37, are both facing a host of charges in Charles County after being busted for breaking into a home in the 5600 block of Ted Bowling Road in Bryantown. Shortly after 5 a.m. on Friday, June 24, it is alleged that Young and Hall forced their way into the home and demanded cash while threatening their victims with a handgun, according to Janelle Love of the Charles Count…

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Former Sheriff's Deputy In Maryland Admits To Crashing While Drunk In Police Car Former Sheriff's Deputy In Maryland Admits To Crashing While Drunk In Police Car
Former Sheriff's Deputy In Maryland Admits To Crashing While Drunk In Police Car A former Calvert County sheriff's deputy admitted to drinking, driving, and crashing his patrol vehicle earlier this year, the state attorney's office announced. Jermaine Parvell Mason, 40, of Prince Frederick, pleaded guilty to driving while impaired by alcohol as a subsequent offender following a crash in January that left the other driver with serious injuries. On Friday, Jan. 7, while off-duty, Mason was driving his marked patrol vehicle when he crossed the center line on Dares Beach Road and collided with an oncoming vehicle, Calvert County State's Attorney Robert Harvey said. The dri…

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