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MSP Leonardtown Barrack Arrests, DUIs And Warrants Served
On 4/12/2024, TFC Piscopo-Bann conducted a traffic stop on Three Notch Road at St. Andrew’s Church Road, California, MD. Investigation revealed that the driver of the vehicle, identified as Deon Caprice Brown, 55 of Crisfield, MD had an active warrant through the South Williamsport Police Department in Pennsylvania. The department advised they would extradite and Brown was arrested and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center where he was charged as a Fugitive From Justice.
Lexington Park Woman Arrested Three Times In April For Possession With Intent To Distribute Fentanyl, Heroin, Crack Cocaine, And Suboxone Strips
LEXINGTON PARK, Md. — Lakesha Denise Savoy, a 37-year-old woman from Lexington Park, was arrested three times in April on charges related to drug possession and intent to distribute. The series of events began on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, when Deputy First Class Travis Wimberly initiated a traffic stop...
Lexington Park man facies attempted murder charges after barroom fight
A 38-year-old Lexington Park man is behind bars after allegedly trying to kill a man following a dispute at a local bar Sunday night. The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office identified the man arrested as Winston Warren Smith. The incident occurred at the Paradise Bar and Lounge on Great Mills Road in Lexington Park. According...
Hard work, determination pays off for teen named a top performer by USA Softball
LEONARDTOWN, Md. — Hard work and persistence are more than just words for a 16-year-old from the DMV -- they are her daily life mottos. Ava Chadwick, a sophomore catcher for St. Mary's Ryken High School in Leonardtown, Maryland, was named as one of the top 18 softball players across the nation in the U-16 age group. This accolade is part of USA Softball's High Performance Program, where athletes can participate in regional events to compete for an invitation to the National Selection Event where top performers are named. And for her, she is one of five across her age group, 13-18, from the region.
MISSING TEEN: Lavonte Draven Solomon, Age 17; Last Seen In Lexington Park On April 16
LEXINGTON PARK, Md. – St Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office seeks your help in locating a missing child: Lavonte Draven Solomon, 17, Male, Black, 5-10, 135Lbs, Rose Tattoo on Left forearm. Last seen: 21564 Gordon Court Lexington Park, 04/16/24 @ 7:46 am. If you have information that can...
Clinton man dies after being hit by vehicle
A 28-year-old man was hit and killed by a vehicle Saturday in Hughesville. On April 13 at about midnight, firefighters from Hughesville and Waldorf volunteer fire departments were alerted to Leonardtown Road and Wolfe Drive for a motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian. First responders arrived on the scene and found a man who had been struck by a vehicle. Units quickly assessed the pedestrian and pronounced him deceased, according...
St. Mary's board discusses connectivity, building codes
More broadband in the future and a hearing for amendments of proposed building codes took center stage at the St. Mary’s County commissioners’ meeting Tuesday in Leonardtown. According to data, the county is trying to improve the county’s broadband infrastructure by leveraging available grants to give opportunities to households and employers to receive affordable, ultra-high capacity, high-speed internet options, and expanded cable offerings throughout the county. County government is also...
Attempted Burglary Suspect Identity Sought In St. Mary’s County
LEONARDTOWN, Md. – The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office seeks assistance identifying and locating the individual in this picture. The individual is wanted in connection with an attempted residential burglary. If you know who this individual is, please contact Deputy Michael Walker at Michael.Walker@stmaryscountymd.gov or 301-475-4200, ext....
La Plata man selected as judge for Westminster dog show
The Westminster Kennel Club has selected a La Plata man as a judge for the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. “I’ve always had dogs. They developed into a huge part of my life and became a major hobby for me,” Richard Todd Jackson, 54, told Southern Maryland News. “Everything kind of exploded while I was in college.” Jackson, like many freshmen, said he hated living in dorms and...
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