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St. Mary's County, MD

'Significant' Southern Maryland Drug Seizure Nets $2M In Narcotics, Two Arrested, Sheriff Says 'Significant' Southern Maryland Drug Seizure Nets $2M In Narcotics, Two Arrested, Sheriff Says
'Significant' Southern Maryland Drug Seizure Nets $2M In Narcotics, Two Arrested, Sheriff Says In the largest drug seizure in St. Mary’s County history, deputies uncovered over $2 million worth of narcotics during a massive operation targeting high-level drug trafficking in Southern Maryland, according to authorities. The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office announced on Monday that detectives arrested Antwian Marquis Johnson, 38, and Shannon Marie Johnson, 37, both of Great Mills, during a raid on Dec. 5. following an undercover probe into drug trafficking.  Deputies executed search warrants at two residences in Great Mills and Hollywood, where they seized approximately 47 pounds…
Court Shoots Down Crossbow Killer’s Latest Plea For Freedom In Maryland Court Shoots Down Crossbow Killer’s Latest Plea For Freedom In Maryland
Court Shoots Down Crossbow Killer’s Latest Plea For Freedom In Maryland A convicted Maryland murderer who fatally shot a man with a crossbow and dismembered his body in 1995 will continue serving a life sentence without parole after a court denied his latest attempt for reconsideration. Dana Collins, 63, filed a motion in January 2024 to revisit his sentence, stemming from the brutal killing in St. Mary's County nearly three decades ago.  This week, State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling announced that the court sided with prosecutors, rejecting the motion and ensuring Collins’ sentence remains intact. In 1995, Collins lured the victim outside his home before ki…
Body Armor And Bad Intentions: Armed Man Storms Maryland Home, Sheriff Says Body Armor And Bad Intentions: Armed Man Storms Maryland Home, Sheriff Says
Body Armor And Bad Intentions: Armed Man Storms Maryland Home, Sheriff Says A Fort Washington man wearing body armor and packing multiple weapons was arrested after breaking into a Great Mills home and attacking the victim, St. Mary’s County authorities announced. Deputies responded to the 45000 block of Military Lane after a frantic 911 call from the victim shortly before 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 29.  The caller reported that a man was attempting to force his way into the residence, with loud noises captured in the background during the call, a spokesperson from the St. Mary's County Sherif's Office said. When deputies arrived, Robert Eric Hyatt Jr., 38, su…
Teen Driver Charged As Adult After High-Speed Chase, Crash In Maryland, Sheriff Says Teen Driver Charged As Adult After High-Speed Chase, Crash In Maryland, Sheriff Says
Teen Driver Charged As Adult After High-Speed Chase, Crash In Maryland, Sheriff Says A high-speed chase involving a stolen 2023 Dodge Charger ended with a crash and three arrests in St. Mary’s County, with one suspect still at large, authorities said. The incident began early on Sunday, Nov. 24, when Prince George’s County Police alerted the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office about the vehicle’s location.  Deputies spotted the Charger traveling northbound on Route 235 near Route 246 shortly after 11 a.m. on Sunday. When deputies attempted a traffic stop near Pegg Road, the vehicle fled, sparking a pursuit that ended on FDR Boulevard after the Charger crashed.  F…
Maryland Man Convicted Of 'Brutal' Domestic Stabbing: State's Attorney Maryland Man Convicted Of 'Brutal' Domestic Stabbing: State's Attorney
Maryland Man Convicted Of 'Brutal' Domestic Stabbing: State's Attorney A Maryland man is facing life in prison after being found guilty of a violent domestic stabbing that left his victim with severe injuries in St. Mary's County, authorities announced. John Otha Dickens Jr., 35, of Lexington Park, was convicted of attempted first-degree murder in connection to what prosecutors described as a "brutal stabbing" in February 2023. During a domestic disturbance on Feb. 13, 2023, Dickens stabbed his victim, who had to be rushed to an area hospital and endured a lengthy recovery following the incident. “This verdict reflects the courage of a domestic violence survi…
Guns, Ammunition Seized As Three Arrested During Joint Operation With ATF In Maryland: Sheriff Guns, Ammunition Seized As Three Arrested During Joint Operation With ATF In Maryland: Sheriff
Guns, Ammunition Seized As Three Arrested During Joint Operation With ATF In Maryland: Sheriff Authorities arrested three individuals, including a juvenile charged as an adult, following a collaborative operation between the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), officials said. On Thursday, Nov. 21, search warrants were executed at three residences across St. Mary’s County as part of an investigation led by the Sheriff’s Criminal Investigations Division. During the operation, deputies recovered seven firearms and ammunition, according to authorities.  Arrested without incident were Bruce Bernard Franks, 32, of Dame…
Shooter Facing Six Life Sentences For Deadly Drive-By Involving Former HS Football Player In MD Shooter Facing Six Life Sentences For Deadly Drive-By Involving Former HS Football Player In MD
Shooter Facing Six Life Sentences For Deadly Drive-By Involving Former HS Football Player In MD A 26-year-old man will likely spend the rest of his life in prison for a fatal drive-by shooting that claimed the life of a teenager in 2022, the St. Mary's County State's Attorney's Office announced. Great Mills resident Keion Steven Brooks was convicted of the first-degree murder of a 19-year-old and the attempted murders of five other teens during a drive-by shooting in January 2022. The shooting was reported in the afternoon of Jan. 12, 2022, in the 21400 block of Westbury Boulevard in the area of Lexington Park. One teen was pronounced dead at the scene, while others were treated for …
These Are Maryland's Top Public Elementary Schools: New Rankings Released These Are Maryland's Top Public Elementary Schools: New Rankings Released
These Are Maryland's Top Public Elementary Schools: New Rankings Released Montgomery County is the place to be for parents with young children according to a new Niche report listing Maryland's top elementary schools. It was a clean sweep in the top five for Montgomery County, which led the latest rankings recently released by the organization following lists for the top middle and high schools in the country.  To determine the "best public schools in America," Niche's ranking was "based on rigorous analysis of academic and student life data from US Department of Education along with test scores, college data, and ratings collected from millions of Niche use…
Two Arrested, One At Large After Shooting Outside Southern Maryland Home, Sheriff Says Two Arrested, One At Large After Shooting Outside Southern Maryland Home, Sheriff Says
Two Arrested, One At Large After Shooting Outside Southern Maryland Home, Sheriff Says Two men are in custody and a third is at large following a multi-agency investigation into a shooting that resulted in a man being airlifted to an area hospital in Southern Maryland.  Mark Albert Fenwick, 32, of Park Hall, and Prince Frederick resident Jarrell Raheim Johnson, 36, were arrested in Prince Frederick following an investigation into a St. Mary's County shooting. A third suspect, Lexington Park resident Charles Henry Thompson, 30, remains at large. Deputies were called at around 8:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 30 to the 22000 block of Valley Estates Drive in Lexington Park, wh…
Shooting Suspects Apprehended After Multi-County Pursuit In Southern Maryland: Sheriff Shooting Suspects Apprehended After Multi-County Pursuit In Southern Maryland: Sheriff
Shooting Suspects Apprehended After Multi-County Pursuit In Southern Maryland: Sheriff Four people were taken into custody following a multi-county pursuit in Southern Maryland following a shooting in St. Mary's County.  Shortly before midnight, deputies from the sheriff's office were called to investigate a reported shooting in the 45000 block of Breezy Lane in Hollywood, where they found a person suffering from a gunshot wound in the area. Deputies were able to render aid at the scene until the shooting victim was airlifted by Maryland State Police to an area hospital for treatment of what are believed to a be non-life-threatening injury. No other injuries were report…
These Are Maryland's Top Public Middle Schools: New Rankings Released These Are Maryland's Top Public Middle Schools: New Rankings Released
These Are Maryland's Top Public Middle Schools: New Rankings Released Several middle schools in Montgomery and Howard counties are among the best in Maryland, according to a new Niche report. Cabin John Middle School in Potomac topped the list, followed by three in Howard County: Clarksville, Mount View, and Folly Quarter middle schools. To determine the "best public schools in America," Niche's ranking was "based on rigorous analysis of academic and student life data from US Department of Education along with test scores, college data, and ratings collected from millions of Niche users."  The results are similar to the top public high schools in the st…
Driver Charged For Fatal Rollover Crash With Unrestrained Children In Maryland: Sheriff Driver Charged For Fatal Rollover Crash With Unrestrained Children In Maryland: Sheriff
Driver Charged For Fatal Rollover Crash With Unrestrained Children In Maryland: Sheriff Months after a violent rollover crash claimed the life of a child in Southern Maryland, a woman was arrested and charged, the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office announced. Lexington Park resident Ashley Nicole Nolan has been charged in an 18-count indictment by the Circuit Court for offenses that include negligent manslaughter for the March crash. At approximately 1:45 a.m. on Saturday, March 16, units from the sheriff's office on patrol were called to the intersection of Point Lookout Road and Chingville Road in Leonardtown, where they found a Honda Odyssey upside down after rolling over a…
Man Arrested For Arson After Altercation Involving Maryland Neighbor: Fire Marshal Man Arrested For Arson After Altercation Involving Maryland Neighbor: Fire Marshal
Man Arrested For Arson After Altercation Involving Maryland Neighbor: Fire Marshal An argument over stolen property led to arson charges for a 30-year-old Maryland man who allegedly attempted to start a fire outside of a neighbor's home on Sunday afternoon. Lexington Park resident Cesar Augusto Gonzalez-Lopez was arrested at around noon on Monday afternoon when members of the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office were called to the 46000 block of Sue Drive to investigate a blaze, according to the Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal. Investigators say that a dispute over allegedly stolen property the previous night between Gonzalez-Lopez and the homeowner led to th…
One Year Later, Search Continues For Daniel Lewis Edwards In Maryland One Year Later, Search Continues For Daniel Lewis Edwards In Maryland
One Year Later, Search Continues For Daniel Lewis Edwards In Maryland One year later, the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office is renewing its call to the public for assistance in locating Daniel Lewis Edwards, who was last seen in California. On Sept. 20, 2023, Edwards left a job site in the Town Creek neighborhood and on Sunday, the sheriff's office issued a new alert as they continue to investigate his disappearance. "The sheriff's office is reissuing this information in hopes that someone with new information right come forward to assist in resolving the case," they posted. Edwards, 56, was described as being 5-foot-10 weighing approximately 170 pound…
Woman Killed, Suspect Hospitalized After Police Pursuit In Maryland: Sheriff (DEVELOPING) Woman Killed, Suspect Hospitalized After Police Pursuit In Maryland: Sheriff (DEVELOPING)
Woman Killed, Suspect Hospitalized After Police Pursuit In Maryland: Sheriff (Developing) One person is in custody following a fatal shooting in Lexington Park and police pursuit that spilled into Charles County, according to the sheriff's office. Deputies were called to investigate a reported gunshot victim in the 46000 block of Rosewood Drive in St. Mary's County in what was described as an isolated incident in the area. According to a spokesperson from the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office, shortly before noon, deputies engaged in a short-lived chase before apprehending a suspect implicated in the shooting. At 1 p.m. investigators confirmed that a 25-year-old woman was rush…
Self-Proclaimed 'Zoophile' Who Made Obscene Videos With Dog In Maryland Gets Prison Time Self-Proclaimed 'Zoophile' Who Made Obscene Videos With Dog In Maryland Gets Prison Time
Self-Proclaimed 'Zoophile' Who Made Obscene Videos With Dog In Maryland Gets Prison Time The man who produced videos "performing perverted acts with his dog," in St. Mary's County received the maximum sentence after being convicted of animal cruelty and other offenses. Sean Patrick Kraese, 24, a self-proclaimed "zoophile," was sentenced to seven years in prison for performing sexual acts on his pet dog. In June 2022, members of the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office received complaints from neighbors regarding numerous dead animals, burn piles, and bone piles on his Piney Point property that were producing a noxious odor. Prosecutors said that detectives executed a s…
Driver Charged With Murder After Striking Man With Chevy Suburban In Maryland: State Police Driver Charged With Murder After Striking Man With Chevy Suburban In Maryland: State Police
Driver Charged With Murder After Striking Man With Chevy Suburban In Maryland: State Police A woman who allegedly ran down a man she was involved in an ongoing relationship with in St. Mary's County during a disagreement is facing murder and other charges following an investigation by Maryland State Police. Simone Stewart, 50, has been arrested in connection to the death of Demeatrum Scarborough, 53, who died on Tuesday, Oct. 8 at Medstar Washington Hospital, one day after she ran him over with a truck. Both are from Lexington Park. Police believe Stewart and Scarborough were in a relationship, and further investigation found that they were in an altercation at the time the incid…
Nurse With Suspended License In MD Charged With Fraud, Theft From Assisted Living Facility Nurse With Suspended License In MD Charged With Fraud, Theft From Assisted Living Facility
Nurse With Suspended License In MD Charged With Fraud, Theft From Assisted Living Facility A multi-agency investigation into the theft of medication from a Maryland assisted living facility led to dozens of charges for a 45-year-old Prince George's County woman whose license had been suspended in the DMV, according to investigators in St. Mary's. Temple Hills resident Stephanie Marie Murphy was arrested in connection to reported thefts at the Charlotte Hall Veterans home months after a probe was launched by local, county, and state police. Investigators say that it was determined that Murphy had misrepresented her identity while using an online platform designed to assist wi…
Hunt For Attempted Murder Suspect In Maryland Lands Three Behind Bars, Sheriff Says Hunt For Attempted Murder Suspect In Maryland Lands Three Behind Bars, Sheriff Says
Hunt For Attempted Murder Suspect In Maryland Lands Three Behind Bars, Sheriff Says The search for a Maryland man wanted for attempted murder in St. Mary's County led to a hit-and-run, police pursuit and three behind bars, according to the sheriff's office. A long afternoon for deputies began on Wednesday afternoon when they spotted Lexington Park resident Davione Syheme Mason, 23 - who was wanted on an open warrant for multiple offenses - inside the passenger's seat of a GMC Yukon in Hollywood. The incident began shortly after 4 p.m. on Oct. 2 in the southbound lanes of MD Route 235 and ended with a vehicle in the front yard of a California home. According to the St. Mar…
These Are Maryland's Top Public High Schools: New Rankings Released These Are Maryland's Top Public High Schools: New Rankings Released
These Are Maryland's Top Public High Schools: New Rankings Released A pair of Montgomery County public high schools were ranked the best in Maryland, followed by some in Howard County, according to a new Niche report. Poolesville High School took the top spot in Maryland - and 32nd overall in the nation - followed by Walt Whitman High School, River Hill High School, Winston Church Hill High School, and Marriotts Ridge High School. To determine the "best public schools in America," Niche's ranking was "based on rigorous analysis of academic and student life data from US Department of Education along with test scores, college data, and ratings collected …
Suspect Throwing Kittens From SUV Wanted For Animal Cruelty Charges In Maryland, Sheriff Says Suspect Throwing Kittens From SUV Wanted For Animal Cruelty Charges In Maryland, Sheriff Says
Suspect Throwing Kittens From SUV Wanted For Animal Cruelty Charges In Maryland, Sheriff Says An animal cruelty complaint is being investigated in St. Mary's County after a person in an SUV was spotted tossing several kittens from a vehicle, according to the sheriff's office. Early on Saturday morning, a caller contacted investigators to report the incident, after spotting the suspect in the northbound lanes of Route 242 near the intersection of Route 242 in Morganza. The call was made at around 8 a.m. on Sept. 28. Witnesses said that the driver was in a silver SUV - possibly a Toyota - and tossed at least eight or nine kittens from the vehicle.  One cat was found dead at the…
Former EMS Chief In MD Arrested For Tampering With Narcotics Boxes, Fentanyl Vials: Sheriff Former EMS Chief In MD Arrested For Tampering With Narcotics Boxes, Fentanyl Vials: Sheriff
Former EMS Chief In MD Arrested For Tampering With Narcotics Boxes, Fentanyl Vials: Sheriff The former Chief of Medical Services for the St. Mary's County government has been arrested and charged for tampering with narcotics boxes in Southern Maryland, authorities announced. Leonardtown resident Thomas Patrick Raley, 39, who was the subject of an investigation into the suspected tampering with the security seal on a narcotics box at a local medical unit is facing nearly three dozen charges following his arrest on Wednesday, Sept. 11.  In July, the sheriff's office determined that the seal on a medic box containing vials of fentanyl had been broken. Further investigation…
Self-Proclaimed 'Zoophile' Convicted Of Animal Cruelty For Obscene Videos With Dog In Maryland Self-Proclaimed 'Zoophile' Convicted Of Animal Cruelty For Obscene Videos With Dog In Maryland
Self-Proclaimed 'Zoophile' Convicted Of Animal Cruelty For Obscene Videos With Dog In Maryland The man who produced video "performing perverted acts with his dog," in St. Mary's County was convicted of animal cruelty and other offenses. Sean Patrick Kraese, 24, a self-proclaimed "zoophile," is facing nearly a decade behind bars following his conviction last month, authorities announced. In June 2022, members of the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office received complaints from neighbors regarding numerous dead animals, burn piles, and bone piles on his Piney Point property that were producing a noxious odor. Prosecutors said that detectives executed a search warrant at the home, w…
Man Who Posted Social Media Threats Targeting Children, Police Wanted In Southern Maryland Man Who Posted Social Media Threats Targeting Children, Police Wanted In Southern Maryland
Man Who Posted Social Media Threats Targeting Children, Police Wanted In Southern Maryland A massive multi-jurisdictional search is underway in Southern Maryland as several agencies are attempting to locate a 21-year-old man who made threats against children and police. An alert was issued on Thursday afternoon on behalf of the St. Mary's County, Charles County, and Calvert County sheriff's office as they seek the public's assistance in locating Kevin Lee Bonnie, who is now wanted. According to investigators, on Thursday, Sept. 5, Bonnie posted multiple statements on social media expressing intent to harm law enforcement officers and children waiting at bus stops. They note…
Pedestrian Walking In Roadway Fatally Struck By Driver In St. Mary's County: Sheriff Pedestrian Walking In Roadway Fatally Struck By Driver In St. Mary's County: Sheriff
Pedestrian Walking In Roadway Fatally Struck By Driver In St. Mary's County: Sheriff One driver was able to avoid a pedestrian from South Carolina, but a second was unable to swerve out of the way in St. Mary's County, resulting in a fatal strike, the sheriff says. Gaston resident Lew William Chavis, 39, has been identified by officials as the pedestrian killed in an early morning strike in Charlotte Hall. According to the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office, shortly after 1:30 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 1, patrol officers were called to the area of Three Notch Road and Carpenter Lane in Charlotte Hall, where paramedics were attempting to revive Chavis. Investigators say that a&…
Custodian Who Stole Nearly $100K Worth Of Cannabis From Maryland Facility Gets Prison Time Custodian Who Stole Nearly $100K Worth Of Cannabis From Maryland Facility Gets Prison Time
Custodian Who Stole Nearly $100K Worth Of Cannabis From Maryland Facility Gets Prison Time A custodian working at a Maryland weed manufacturing facility took out more than the trash, according to the St. Mary's County State's Attorney's Office. Abell resident Eric Dickerson, 51, was sentenced to eight years in prison for stealing nearly $100,000 worth of cannabis from his place of employment last summer while serving as a member of the custodial staff at a business licensed with the Maryland Cannabis Administration. In total, he made off with an estimated $98,480 in illicit product. During his seven months with the company's growing and processing location in Maryland, inve…
Felon Who Escaped Custody After 'One-Man Crime Spree' In Maryland Gets Decades In Prison Felon Who Escaped Custody After 'One-Man Crime Spree' In Maryland Gets Decades In Prison
Felon Who Escaped Custody After 'One-Man Crime Spree' In Maryland Gets Decades In Prison A 22-year-old felon who went on a "one-man crime spree" while on probation in several Maryland counties is going to spend decades in prison, the St. Mary's County State's Attorney announced. Stoney Beach native Tyler Ray Marini Sater, who has racked up a lengthy rap sheet, was sentenced to 59 years in prison with 44 to serve following multiple criminal convictions stemming from a weeklong crime spree in December 2022.  On Dec. 13, 2022, Sater committed a robbery by knifepoint at the Cloud Smoke Shop in California, prosecutors say. Less than a week later, on Dec. 19, 2022, he …
More Than One Kilo Of Cocaine Recovered During Record-Breaking Maryland Seizure, Sheriff Says More Than One Kilo Of Cocaine Recovered During Record-Breaking Maryland Seizure, Sheriff Says
More Than One Kilo Of Cocaine Recovered During Record-Breaking Maryland Seizure, Sheriff Says The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office made its largest fentanyl seizure in history during an ongoing investigation into drug dealing in the region, officials said. James William Blackiston III, 31, Jasmine Samaria Votra, 36, and Willis Matthews Brooks, 43, all of Great Mills, were all arrested after being busted with more than a kilogram of cocaine on Thursday night. Shortly before 7:15 p.m. on Aug. 8, deputies conducted search and seizure warrants at two count residences, leading to the record-breaking fentanyl seizure. According to the St. Mary's County Sherif's Office, during a search …
Woman Who Accidentally Shot Man In Back, Dismembered Body In Maryland Gets Max Prison Term Woman Who Accidentally Shot Man In Back, Dismembered Body In Maryland Gets Max Prison Term
Woman Who Accidentally Shot Man In Back, Dismembered Body In Maryland Gets Max Prison Term The woman who was convicted of murdering and dismembering a missing man in Maryland got the maximum sentence for her crimes, the St. Mary's County State's Attorney's Office announced. Michelina Goodwin, 46, was convicted by a jury for the dismemberment murder of 50-year-old James Volodimir Nalborczyk, who was reported missing in December 2022 and later found in pieces across Southern Maryland. Maryland State Police This week, authorities announced that Goodwin was sentenced to 61 years in prison, the maximum allowed by law. According to Maryland State Police investigators,…
Missing Man Found Dead In Bottom Of Well Outside Maryland Home, State Police Say Missing Man Found Dead In Bottom Of Well Outside Maryland Home, State Police Say
Missing Man Found Dead In Bottom Of Well Outside Maryland Home, State Police Say A death investigation has been launched in Maryland after a missing 53-year-old man's body was found in the bottom of a well outside his St. Mary's County home over the weekend amid a fire investigation, state police say. Joseph Andrew Murrin has been identified as the person who was reported missing on Friday, Aug. 2, before his body was found 30-feet deep in a well next to his Callaway home. Murrin was reported missing by his family on Friday following a reported fire at his home. During a search of the residence and surrounding areas, first responders were initially unable to find him. …
Two Women Hospitalized After Double Stabbing During Break-In At Maryland Home, Sheriff Says Two Women Hospitalized After Double Stabbing During Break-In At Maryland Home, Sheriff Says
Two Women Hospitalized After Double Stabbing During Break-In At Maryland Home, Sheriff Says Two women were hospitalized on Saturday in Lexington Park following a violent double stabbing during a break-in, according to the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office. Prince George's County resident Terek Demaury Ross, 28, was arrested after stabbing his victims and then attempting to flee in one of their vehicles before being apprehended by deputies in Calvert County. Investigators say that at approximately 4:45 a.m. on Aug. 3, deputies were called to the 21000 block of Ronald Drive in Lexington Park, where there were two victims who had been stabbed by a man known to them. According to th…