CRIME & SAFETY
Ashley Lauren Markart Back In Custody After Escape
An alert was issued in March by the sheriff's office after Lexington Park native Ashley Lauren Markart managed to escape her home detention following her arrest for a weapons offense. According to officials, Markart was on home detention when she removed her court-ordered GPS monitoring device and fled the area.
Rico Kinta Keyes, Jr. Busted For Drugs, Resisting Arrest
Rico Kinta Keyes, Jr. tried to pull a fast one on deputies, but ultimately found himself in custody and facing drug charges following what started as a routine traffic stop in Lexington Park. According to a spokesperson from the sheriff's office, deputies conducted a vehicle stop in the area of...
Fredericksburg Police searching for Pa. man with multiple warrants after police chase
FREDERICKSBURG, Va. — A man wanted in Pennsylvania for felony abduction faces a host of new warrants in Virginia after attempting to evade Fredericksburg Police last month. Eugene Montaque, out of Westmoreland County, was driving a minivan at about 8:50 p.m. on April 30 around the 1400 block of Airport Avenue in Fredericksburg, when police attempted a traffic stop.
Local Real Estate Agent Charged With Theft Of Multiple Real Estate Signs
HOLLYWOOD, Md. – A local real estate agent has reported the theft of 35 of her signs from various locations across St. Mary’s County, leading to a surprising twist involving a former business partner. Ms. Gunn of “Century 21” told Deputy J. Senatore of the St. Mary’s County...
Motorcyclist Injured, Airlifted To Trauma Center Following Crash In Lexington Park
LEXINGTON PARK, Md. – On May 9, 2024, at approximately 12:47 p.m., emergency personnel responded to a serious motorized bike crash involving another vehicle in the area of North Essex Drive. Upon arrival, crews found the motorcyclist lying on the side of the road near the sidewalk. EMS evaluated...
Celebrating National Correctional Officer And Employees Week At The Charles County Detention Center
CHARLES COUNTY, Md. – As we mark National Correctional Officers and Employees Week, we want to share some insights from three remarkable individuals: our most tenured sworn Correctional Officer, M/Sgt. Bernier (37 years); our most tenured civilian employee, Ms. Fern Newman (38 years); and one of our newest team members, CO Antonio Greene (five months).
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