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Students Charged In Strong-Armed Robbery At Mattawoman Middle School, Sheriff Says Students Charged In Strong-Armed Robbery At Mattawoman Middle School, Sheriff Says
Students Charged In Strong-Armed Robbery At Mattawoman Middle School, Sheriff Says Three middle school students are facing charges after allegedly stealing a name-brand ski mask from a fellow student during dismissal, authorities announced. The incident happened on Nov. 18 at Mattawoman Middle School in Charles County, where investigators say three students, all 13 years old, approached another student and forcibly took their mask. A School Resource Officer was alerted to the robbery the following day and began investigating.  The officer quickly identified the involved students and consulted with the Charles County State’s Attorney’s Office. On Nov. 21, two of the…

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Over 100 Guns Stolen In Maryland Gun Shop Burglary, ATF Investigating: Sheriff Over 100 Guns Stolen In Maryland Gun Shop Burglary, ATF Investigating: Sheriff
Over 100 Guns Stolen In Maryland Gun Shop Burglary, ATF Investigating: Sheriff Authorities are searching for suspects after more than 100 guns were stolen during an early morning break-in at a White Plains gun shop, officials said. The burglary occurred on Nov. 20 around 1:30 a.m. at a store in the 10500 block of Theodore Green Boulevard.  Investigators from the Charles County Sheriff's Office say unknown suspects broke into the shop and made off with a significant number of weapons. The Charles County Sheriff’s Office is now working closely with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) to track down those responsible for the theft, accordi…

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Man Found Dead After Jump From Harry Nice Bridge In Maryland, Authorities Say Man Found Dead After Jump From Harry Nice Bridge In Maryland, Authorities Say
Man Found Dead After Jump From Harry Nice Bridge In Maryland, Authorities Say A tragic scene unfolded at the Harry Nice Bridge on Wednesday morning in Charles County when emergency crews recovered the body of a man who reportedly jumped into the Potomac River, officials said. The call came in around 11:45 a.m. on Nov. 20, prompting fire rescue marine units from Charles and King George counties to respond to the bridge, where they found a body in the water. Crews retrieved the body and transported it to Aqualand Marina, where land units were waiting. The Maryland Transportation Authority Police have taken over the investigation into the incident. Fire rescue units cl…

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Maryland Man Charged In Fatal Shooting Of 15-Year-Old Stepson Over Chores: Sheriff Maryland Man Charged In Fatal Shooting Of 15-Year-Old Stepson Over Chores: Sheriff
Maryland Man Charged In Fatal Shooting Of 15-Year-Old Stepson Over Chores: Sheriff A Maryland man is accused of fatally shooting his 15-year-old stepson after an argument over household chores escalated to violence in Charles County, officials say. Darshan Eric Williams, 48, was arrested early Monday after officers responded to a shooting at the family’s home in the 6400 block of Huntt Road in La Plata shortly after midnight. Officers found Williams standing outside the residence and took him into custody without incident, according to the sheriff's office. Inside the home, they discovered his teenage stepson, Michael Edward Clemons, unconscious and not breathing. Despit…

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Student Arrested For Threatening Violence At Maryland High School, Sheriff Says Student Arrested For Threatening Violence At Maryland High School, Sheriff Says
Student Arrested For Threatening Violence At Maryland High School, Sheriff Says A teen is facing charges following a potentially scary situation that played out at a Charles County high school on Tuesday, according to the sheriff's office. On Nov. 19, an SRO at Henry E. Lackey High School was advised about a student who was yelling in the hallways that he was going to bring a weapon to school to harm another student. According to officials, the School Resource Officer was able to locate the student in question, contacted their guardians and followed up with a home visit. The student was charged on a juvenile offense report with disruption of school activities. He…

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Waldorf Man Sentenced For Illegally Dumping Diesel Fuel In Anne Arundel County: AG Waldorf Man Sentenced For Illegally Dumping Diesel Fuel In Anne Arundel County: AG
Waldorf Man Sentenced For Illegally Dumping Diesel Fuel In Anne Arundel County: AG A Charles County man has been sentenced for illegally dumping thousands of gallons of diesel fuel in Anne Arundel County, causing environmental damage and posing risks to public health, the Attorney General's Office announced on Tuesday. Larry Gross, 46, of Waldorf, pleaded guilty earlier this month to two counts of unlawfully discharging oil, specifically diesel fuel, officials say. "Illegally dumping thousands of gallons of diesel fuel is an irresponsible act that jeopardizes public health," Attorney General Anthony Brown stated. "Toxins from this fuel can harm our waterways, contaminate …

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Threatening Video Causes Alarm For School Officials In Maryland: Sheriff Threatening Video Causes Alarm For School Officials In Maryland: Sheriff
Threatening Video Causes Alarm For School Officials In Maryland: Sheriff Alarm bells were sounded for some school administrators when a video of a middle school student making purported threats made the rounds in Charles County. Shortly after 10 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 15, an officer assigned to the Benjamin Stoddert Middle School in Waldorf was alerted of a student who was showing video of themselves to other students holding what appeared to be a firearm. According to the Charles County Sheriff's Office, "the student also mentioned to the other students that they were going to shoot up the school and indicated they had a gun on their person."  Off…

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Man Who Strangled Stepson, Had Friends Pray Over Him In Maryland Learns Fate In Court Man Who Strangled Stepson, Had Friends Pray Over Him In Maryland Learns Fate In Court
Man Who Strangled Stepson, Had Friends Pray Over Him In Maryland Learns Fate In Court It didn't take long for a jury to convict George Christopher Floyd of the murder of 18-year-old Triston Treshaun Irvin in Charles County, now he's set to spend decades behind bars, authorities announced on Friday. The man who painted an olive oil cross on his stepson's forehead after violently choking him during an assault in Waldorf was convicted of murder and sentenced to 25 years in prison for second-degree murder.. It took the jury less than three hours of deliberation to convict Floyd following a four-day trial. The investigation into Irvin's death inside a Waldorf residence found tha…

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Possible Victim Of Maryland Brush Fire Identified By Investigators: Authorities Possible Victim Of Maryland Brush Fire Identified By Investigators: Authorities
Possible Victim Of Maryland Brush Fire Identified By Investigators: Authorities The Office of the State Fire Marshal is cautioning that a statewide burn ban is in effect after a 94-year-old man was killed in a brush fire they believe started when he was burning trash. Waldorf resident Donald Halter has been identified by investigators as the person believed to have been killed when a blaze broke out near his home and rapidly spread. First responders from the Charles County and Prince George's County fire departments were called shortly before 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 13 to a reported brush fire that spread to a vacant mobile home on the property. While extinguishing …

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Student’s Threatening Post Prompts Urgent Action At Maryland Middle School: Sheriff Student’s Threatening Post Prompts Urgent Action At Maryland Middle School: Sheriff
Student’s Threatening Post Prompts Urgent Action At Maryland Middle School: Sheriff Authorities in Charles County are investigating a threat made against a teacher at General Smallwood Middle School after a disturbing social media post circulated, officials said. Earlier this week, alarm bells sounded for some students and parents who saw a social media post threatening to kill a teacher, prompting a call to the sheriff's office and school district. An investigation was launched by patrol officers, who were able to identify the person who shared the post, according to the Charles County Sheriff's Office. They then went to the student's house to speak with the parents; how…

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Man Who Defied Protective Order 111 Times Released On Bond In Maryland, Sheriff Says Man Who Defied Protective Order 111 Times Released On Bond In Maryland, Sheriff Says
Man Who Defied Protective Order 111 Times Released On Bond In Maryland, Sheriff Says A North Carolina man was released by a judge, but faces a long list of charges in Maryland after allegedly violating a domestic-related protective order a staggering 111 times, according to the sheriff's office. Officers assigned to the sheriff's office's Judicial Services Domestic Violence Unit were recently tipped off that Dennis Lee Jalbert, 44, who was wanted in connection to the violations involving a Charles County resident, was in North Carolina. Investigators say that the officers contacted the State's Attorney's Office, which agreed to extradite him back to Maryland to fa…

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Business
Luck Strikes Twice in Maryland: 'Powerball' and 'Bonus Match 5' Winners Rake In $200K In Prizes Luck Strikes Twice in Maryland: 'Powerball' and 'Bonus Match 5' Winners Rake In $200K In Prizes
Luck Strikes Twice in Maryland: 'Powerball' and 'Bonus Match 5' Winners Rake In $200K In Prizes If you’re a Maryland lottery player, check those tickets!  This weekend saw a lucky streak with Marylanders raking in a combined $200,000 in draw game winnings, courtesy of Powerball and Bonus Match 5. In Charles County, a Powerball ticket purchased at NSR Mart in Hughesville matched the numbers 03-21-24-34-46, with a Powerball of 09 for the drawing on Monday, Nov. 11.  The player opted for the Power Play multiplier, which was 3X for that draw, elevating the $50,000 prize to $150,000. Meanwhile, in Westminster, a Bonus Match 5 ticket sold at the 7-Eleven on Baltimore Boulevard o…

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Schools
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…

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Weather
'Extremely Dry Conditions' Lead To Four-Acre Brush Fire In Southern Maryland: Authorities 'Extremely Dry Conditions' Lead To Four-Acre Brush Fire In Southern Maryland: Authorities
'Extremely Dry Conditions' Lead To Four-Acre Brush Fire In Southern Maryland: Authorities First responders used every tool in their tool belts on Wednesday when a fast-moving brush fire rapidly spread through the woods in Charles County. More than 100 firefighters from multiple agencies were called to Slater Drive in Waldorf on Nov. 6, where there was a large brush fire that was further fueled by the recent stretch of dry weather in the region. The fire consumed approximately four acres, according to a Charles County Volunteer Fire and Emergency Services spokesperson. Officials said that the fire was under control by 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon, with MD Forestry units and …

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Parolee Convicted Of Killing SAO Witness Coordinator Learns Fate For Maryland Assault Parolee Convicted Of Killing SAO Witness Coordinator Learns Fate For Maryland Assault
Parolee Convicted Of Killing SAO Witness Coordinator Learns Fate For Maryland Assault A parolee who was convicted of the murder of Gayle Cooke in a 2000 shooting during a domestic dispute is heading back to prison, according to the Charles County State's Attorney's Office. La Plata native Damion Anqwan Wilson, 42, was sentenced to 20 years in prison following an incident earlier this year at a Dash In location when he broke out a gun during an altercation while still on parole. Prosecutors say that on Jan. 17, officers were called to the 600 block of Charles Street in La Plata, where there was an altercation involving Wilson and a stranger, during which, the former pointed a…

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Police & Fire
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…

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Business
Winning 'Powerball' Ticket Worth $150K Sold At Maryland 7-Eleven Winning 'Powerball' Ticket Worth $150K Sold At Maryland 7-Eleven
Winning 'Powerball' Ticket Worth $150K Sold At Maryland 7-Eleven One lucky Maryland Lottery player tripled their winnings and is now sitting on a Powerball ticket worth $150,000 sold in Charles County. The golden ticket worth the six-figure prize was purchased by the winner at 7-Eleven in the 11500 block of Berry Road in Waldorf for the latest drawing on Oct. 30, officials say. The winning numbers for Wednesday's drawing were 13-22-29-43-58 with a Powerball of 22 and the Power Play was 3X. Lottery officials said that by adding the Power Play option, the third-tier prize tripled from $50,000 to $150,000. It marks the 52nd big Powerball winner in Maryland…

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Schools
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…

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Shotgun-Wielding Man Shouting Racial Slurs At Shoppers In Maryland Arrested, Sheriff Says Shotgun-Wielding Man Shouting Racial Slurs At Shoppers In Maryland Arrested, Sheriff Says
Shotgun-Wielding Man Shouting Racial Slurs At Shoppers In Maryland Arrested, Sheriff Says A shotgun-wielding man shouting racial slurs at a pair of shoppers at an area business during an altercation is facing serious charges in Charles County, according to the sheriff's office. Waldorf resident Harold Andrew Howard, 53, was arrested on Sunday afternoon after directing a diatribe at two people inside a White Plains business before allegedly threatening them with the shotgun. Shortly after 4 p.m. on Oct. 20, an officer parked in his patrol car in the parking lot of the business was approached by a man who ran up stating that another shopper just pointed a shotgun at them, accordin…

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Theft Suspect Rode On Hood Of Stolen Vehicle During Police Pursuit In Maryland: Sheriff Theft Suspect Rode On Hood Of Stolen Vehicle During Police Pursuit In Maryland: Sheriff
Theft Suspect Rode On Hood Of Stolen Vehicle During Police Pursuit In Maryland: Sheriff Like a scene out of "Fast and Furious" a theft suspect jumped out of one stolen vehicle and temporarily onto the hood of another during a police pursuit in Charles County. District residents Dimiuan Paul Jackson and Robert Leroy Barnes, both 24, were arrested this week following an early morning investigation and subsequent chase after being busted breaking into cars, according to the sheriff's office. Shortly after 4:20 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 14, officers were called to the area of Cave Creek Court in Waldorf, where suspicious suspects were seen breaking into cars.  Their shenanigans w…

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District Man Identified As Shooter Who Killed New Mother, Self In Maryland: Sheriff (UPDATED) District Man Identified As Shooter Who Killed New Mother, Self In Maryland: Sheriff (UPDATED)
District Man Identified As Shooter Who Killed New Mother, Self In Maryland: Sheriff (Updated) New details have been released by the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office following a domestic incident that left a young mother and her gunman from DC both dead. Alaysia Janell Milburn has been identified as the 25-year-old woman who was killed in Lexington Park before police were taken on a multi-county pursuit that ended with 38-year-old Kenneth Louis Price turning a gun on himself, investigators say. Shortly before 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 16, members of the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office were called to the 46000 block of Rosewood Drive to investigate a reported domestic dispute. …

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New Mom, Shooting Suspect Both Dead After Domestic Assault In MD: Sheriff (UPDATED) New Mom, Shooting Suspect Both Dead After Domestic Assault In MD: Sheriff (UPDATED)
New Mom, Shooting Suspect Both Dead After Domestic Assault In MD: Sheriff (Updated) New details have been released by the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office following a domestic incident that left a young mother and her gunman both dead. Alaysia Janell Milburn has been identified as the 25-year-old woman who was killed in Lexington Park before police were taken on a multi-county pursuit that ended with him turning a gun on himself, investigators say. Shortly before 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 16, members of the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office were called to the 46000 block of Rosewood Drive to investigate a reported domestic dispute. Upon arrival, deputies found Milburn…

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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…

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Missing Non-Verbal, Autistic 5-Year-Old Found Dead In Pond Near Maryland Home: Sheriff Missing Non-Verbal, Autistic 5-Year-Old Found Dead In Pond Near Maryland Home: Sheriff
Missing Non-Verbal, Autistic 5-Year-Old Found Dead In Pond Near Maryland Home: Sheriff The tale of a missing 5-year-old child suffering from autism in Charles County ended in tragedy when he was found dead in a nearby pond, investigators confirm. An hours-long search for Miles McMahon came to its conclusion on Sunday night when the non-verbal, autistic child was found in the water not far from his house, according to the sheriff's office. McMahon was reported missing at around 11 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 13 from the 1000 block of St. Pauls Drive in Waldorf, where he was last seen skipping in the front yard. Miles McMahon Charles County Sheriff's Office Family members searc…

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Cyber Tip Results In Child Porn Charges For Maryland Man: Sheriff Cyber Tip Results In Child Porn Charges For Maryland Man: Sheriff
Cyber Tip Results In Child Porn Charges For Maryland Man: Sheriff An investigation into the sale of leaked photos of a teen girl led to the arrest of a Charles County man who copped to the crime and is awaiting his sentencing behind bars, according to the sheriff's office. Tipsters pointed investigators to Marbury native Demetrius Donya Brown, 27, who was caught after posting the sale of illicit photos of a young child more than 200 times last year. In December 2023, Charles County Sheriff’s Office received a Cyber tip, which was then reported to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children by a social media platform. According to the…

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Elementary School Student Stabs Classmate With Pencil, Bashes Second With Book In MD: Sheriff Elementary School Student Stabs Classmate With Pencil, Bashes Second With Book In MD: Sheriff
Elementary School Student Stabs Classmate With Pencil, Bashes Second With Book In MD: Sheriff An elementary school student who went berserk in Charles County and left two classmates with injuries that required treatment on Friday will not be charged, according to the sheriff's office. A strange scene played out on Oct. 4 at Wade Elementary School, when a student used everything at his disposal to dispose of his peers inside a classroom, officials say. Investigators from the Charles County Sheriff's Office said that the student purposefully jabbed one classmate in the leg with a pencil and struck another student in the head with a book.  The first student was treated for a punc…

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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 …

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Honduran National Convicted Of Assaulting Maryland Resident Back In Custody: ICE Honduran National Convicted Of Assaulting Maryland Resident Back In Custody: ICE
Honduran National Convicted Of Assaulting Maryland Resident Back In Custody: ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Baltimore apprehended a 26-year-old Honduran national in Charles County after he was convicted of assaulting his victim in Maryland, authorities announced. Evin Obdulio Ponce-Guillen was taken into custody in Waldorf late last month after police learned that he made his way into the country illegally following an arrest in September 2023, when he was charged with second-degree assault. Ponce-Guillen was arrested on Sept. 5, 2023, and convicted on the charge on Friday, April 5, when he was sentenced to five years in prison. The court then suspended t…

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Arsonist Convicted Of Killing Mother, Toddler In Maryland Townhome Over Housing Dispute Arsonist Convicted Of Killing Mother, Toddler In Maryland Townhome Over Housing Dispute
Arsonist Convicted Of Killing Mother, Toddler In Maryland Townhome Over Housing Dispute The Maryland man who burned down a home that resulted in the death of his girlfriend and her toddler daughter faces up to 140 years in prison, the Charles County State's Attorney's Office announced. Vincent Anthony Fisher, II, 49, has been convicted following a near two-week trial for his role in a fatal incident in March 2022 that resulted in the deaths of Rashawn Cline and Dashawn Cline. First responders in Charles County were called on March 31, 2022, to a townhome in Waldorf that was fully engulfed in flames with Fisher outside suffering from injuries that took place from an assault tha…

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Police ID Teen Motorcyclist Killed In Maryland Crash With Mustang: Sheriff Police ID Teen Motorcyclist Killed In Maryland Crash With Mustang: Sheriff
Police ID Teen Motorcyclist Killed In Maryland Crash With Mustang: Sheriff A 16-year-old from Waldorf has been identified by investigators as the motorcyclist killed in a crash with a Ford Mustang over the weekend in Charles County. Jesel Edolen Rodriguez Amaya was riding a 2003 Suzuki GSXR 600 motorcycle shortly after midnight on Sunday morning when he was involved in a crash in his hometown in the 2400 block of Old Washington Road. Investigators say that Rodriguez Amaya was heading south on Old Washington Road when he struck the Mustang, which was also traveling in the same direction.  Rodriguez Amaya was pronounced dead at the scene by first responde…

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Obituaries
Charles County Volunteer Firefighter Jeff Garner Dies, 61: 'Invaluable Leader' Charles County Volunteer Firefighter Jeff Garner Dies, 61: 'Invaluable Leader'
Charles County Volunteer Firefighter Jeff Garner Dies, 61: 'Invaluable Leader' A popular Charles County community member is being remembered for his work ethic and a lifetime of service to his neighbors following his death. Flags across the county will be flown at half-mast to honor Jeff Garner, 61, a longtime member of the Charles County Volunteer Fire and EMS agency who spent nearly 40 decades as a popular civil servant in his hometown of La Plata. "Jeff dedicated his life to serving our town, beginning in an entry-level role and working his way up to become an invaluable leader in the Public Works Department," the town posted in a tribute on Facebook. "But Jeff wa…

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