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Maryland Man Gets Prison Time For Sexually Abusing Teen, State's Attorney Announces Maryland Man Gets Prison Time For Sexually Abusing Teen, State's Attorney Announces
Maryland Man Gets Prison Time For Sexually Abusing Teen, State's Attorney Announces A Maryland man will spend a decade in prison and must register as a sex offender after admitting to sexually abusing a minor, the state's attorney announced. Waldorf resident Clarence Henry Henderson, 30, pleaded guilty in Charles County to sexual abuse of a minor and was sentenced to 10 years in prison. Upon his release from prison, Henderson will be on supervised probation for five years and must register on the sex offender registry for the rest of his life, according to Charles County State’s Attorney Tony Covington. Henderson pleaded guilty in June. On Nov. 22, 2019, members of the C…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Bout Of Jealousy Leads To Shooting During Domestic-Related Incident In Maryland: Sheriff Bout Of Jealousy Leads To Shooting During Domestic-Related Incident In Maryland: Sheriff
Bout Of Jealousy Leads To Shooting During Domestic-Related Incident In Maryland: Sheriff A domestic-related incident involving a convicted felon who answered the door of a friend’s house in Maryland while brandishing a handgun led to a shooting that hospitalized one, authorities said. Waldorf resident Jonathan Blades, 38, is facing multiple charges after allegedly shooting someone at approximately 9:50 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 3 in the 13300 block of Holly Springs Drive in Waldorf, according to the Charles County Sheriff’s Office. The preliminary investigation into the shooting determined that a man - whose name has not been released - went to a house where he thought a female a…

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Two Maryland Houses Struck When Gunshots Ring Out In Quiet Neighborhoods: Sheriff Two Maryland Houses Struck When Gunshots Ring Out In Quiet Neighborhoods: Sheriff
Two Maryland Houses Struck When Gunshots Ring Out In Quiet Neighborhoods: Sheriff A reckless endangerment report is under investigation in Maryland after gunshots rang out during an early morning incident that saw two area homes struck by bullets, authorities announced. Officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded at approximately 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 2 to the area of Jackson Court in Waldorf, where there was a report of multiple gunshots. Upon arrival, officers said that several people could be seen running away from the area of the reported shooting, and shell cases were recovered on Jackson Court and on Brightwell Court. Further investigation d…

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Maryland Man Sentenced For Murdering Mother Of Four During 7-Eleven Robbery Maryland Man Sentenced For Murdering Mother Of Four During 7-Eleven Robbery
Maryland Man Sentenced For Murdering Mother Of Four During 7-Eleven Robbery A 23-year-old Maryland man will spend the rest of his life behind bars after being sentenced for the murder of Lynn Maher during an armed robbery at a Charles County 7-Eleven where he made off with less than $250, the state’s attorney’s office announced. Waldorf resident Gregory Deshawn Collins was sentenced to life without parole, plus 20 years, for felony murder, armed robbery, and other charges stemming back to an October 2020 incident in Charles County. On Oct. 1, 2020, officers responded to 7-Eleven in the 3300 block of Middletown Road in Waldorf, where there was a reported shooting, …

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Suspect Sentenced To 18 Years In Prison For Multiple Armed 7-Eleven Robberies In Maryland Suspect Sentenced To 18 Years In Prison For Multiple Armed 7-Eleven Robberies In Maryland
Suspect Sentenced To 18 Years In Prison For Multiple Armed 7-Eleven Robberies In Maryland A serial robber who went to the well one too many times in Maryland will spend nearly two decades behind bars after being sentenced for a string of armed robberies, the state's attorney announced. Waldorf resident Eugene Emanuel Hardy, 32, has been sentenced to 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to four counts of armed robbery and first-degree assault following his arrest for robbing multiple 7-Eleven locations across Charles County. On Sept. 7, 2021, officers responded to a 7-Eleven convenience store located in the 1000 block of St. Ignatius Drive in Waldorf for the report of a com…

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Maryland Man Sentenced For Attempted Murder In 'Senseless Act:' ADA Maryland Man Sentenced For Attempted Murder In 'Senseless Act:' ADA
Maryland Man Sentenced For Attempted Murder In 'Senseless Act:' ADA A 39-year-old man will spend decades behind bars after being convicted of attempted murder in Maryland for chasing a man with a shotgun and shooting him in the head, authorities announced. Waldorf resident William Anthony Smothers, 39, was sentenced to 30 years in prison for the attempted murder of James Rudd, Jr. and related charges, according to the State’s Attorney for Charles County. On Sept. 21, 2021, officers responded to the 140 block of Jefferson Road in Waldorf for the report of a shooting. While on the scene, officers observed Rudd suffering from a gunshot wound to the right side…

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Fast & Furious: 'Reckless' ATV Rider Leads Police Right To Other Off-Road Vehicles In Maryland Fast & Furious: 'Reckless' ATV Rider Leads Police Right To Other Off-Road Vehicles In Maryland
Fast & Furious: 'Reckless' ATV Rider Leads Police Right To Other Off-Road Vehicles In Maryland An ATV rider who was driving in a “reckless manner” accidentally led members of the Charles County Sheriff’s Office straight to a storage facility with other off-road vehicles, all of which were seized, authorities announced. La Plata resident Demetrius Charles Dorsey, 21, is facing charges after attempting to flee from sheriff’s deputies during a special enforcement detail following multiple complaints from the community about off-road vehicles being driven on area roadways. Specifically, Dorsey was charged with: Operating an off-road vehicle on government property; Negligent driving; R…

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Suspect Implicated In Massive Drug Trafficking Bust In Maryland Could Be Released: Sheriff Suspect Implicated In Massive Drug Trafficking Bust In Maryland Could Be Released: Sheriff
Suspect Implicated In Massive Drug Trafficking Bust In Maryland Could Be Released: Sheriff Despite being busted with a host of drugs and illegal weapons during a Maryland trafficking case, a 22-year-old suspect may be eligible for release from custody, according to the Charles County Sheriff’s Office. Waldorf resident Ryle Michael Burley was arrested at his home in the 5400 block of Harvest Fish Place during a drug sweep by members of the sheriff's office’s Narcotics Enforcement Section and the Emergency Services Team, a spokesperson for the agency announced on Wednesday, July 27. The investigation was launched after learning about alleged drug dealing out of an area hoe. W…

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Convict Busted With 'Ghost Gun,' PCP Attempting To Flee From Officers In Maryland: Sheriff Convict Busted With 'Ghost Gun,' PCP Attempting To Flee From Officers In Maryland: Sheriff
Convict Busted With 'Ghost Gun,' PCP Attempting To Flee From Officers In Maryland: Sheriff A convict from Prince George's County is facing new charges after being busted with an illegal "ghost gun" and PCP in Charles County, authorities announced. District Heights resident Malik Rashaad Dickey, 26, was apprehended by members of the Charles County Sheriff’s Office after attempting to flee from officers who were conducting a traffic stop on Crain Highway in Waldorf, officials said. Officers attempted to initiate a traffic stop shortly before 2:30 a.m. on Friday, July 22 in the 2900 block of Crain Highway, during which, Dickey allegedly jumped out, grabbed a handgun that was in his …

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Obituaries
Maryland Mom Dies Six Days After Delivering Baby Boy Maryland Mom Dies Six Days After Delivering Baby Boy
Maryland Mom Dies Six Days After Delivering Baby Boy Support is surging for the family of a Maryland mom, who died six days after delivering a baby boy. Ashley Hood grew up in Accokeek but now lives in Waldorf, according to her Facebook page. It was not clear how she died, but those who knew her said it was sudden and unexpected — leaving baby Mason Alexander without a mother. Posted by Ashley Hood on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 "Ashley was a light to any room she entered," Danielle DiVitorio writes on a GoFundMe page for Ashley's family.  "Her vivacious personality and infectious, deep and hearty laugh was often contagious. Her soul was …

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Lifestyle
Restaurant Stop Gives Lucky Maryland Lottery Player A Tasty $50,000 Prize Restaurant Stop Gives Lucky Maryland Lottery Player A Tasty $50,000 Prize
Restaurant Stop Gives Lucky Maryland Lottery Player A Tasty $50,000 Prize A Charles County woman enjoyed a tasty BBQ meal with a side of $50,000 after cashing in big on a Maryland Lottery “FAST PLAY” ticket. The woman from Waldorf found “lottery luck” while dining in Prince George’s County at Texas Ribs & BBQ on Old Branch Avenue in Clinton, officials said on Thursday, July 21 after she cashed in the winning $10 ticket for a five-figure prize. She nearly won the top prize, matching five of the eight winning numbers on the “FAST PLAY Lucky Numbers" ticket for her latest windfall. The Waldorf resident matched numbers 3, 8, 19, 25, and 38, with each earning h…

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Maryland Man With Familiar Name Assaults Ex-GF During Home Invasion: Sheriff Maryland Man With Familiar Name Assaults Ex-GF During Home Invasion: Sheriff
Maryland Man With Familiar Name Assaults Ex-GF During Home Invasion: Sheriff A Maryland man who shares the namesake of one of the most iconic characters in “The Wire” is facing charges for allegedly forcing his way into an apartment where his ex-girlfriend was staying and assaulting multiple people, authorities announced. Waldorf resident Stacy Jermain Barksdale, 36, is facing multiple charges after the alleged assault and then attempting to flee from arresting officers while brandishing a knife, according to Diane Richardson of the Charles County Sheriff’s Media Relations Office on Tuesday, July 19. Shortly before 3:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 16, members of the she…

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