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Man convicted of Hollywood Carnival murder gets life without parole
A 20-year-old Lexington Park man who was convicted last November of shooting to death a 16-year-old at a firemen’s carnival during the summer of 2022 was sentenced to spend the rest of his life in prison. On Wednesday, St. Mary’s County Circuit Court Judge Amy Lorenzini sentenced defendant Devron Ny’Quez Murray to life in prison plus five years consecutive to life without parole for the murder of Syncere Kovey Smith. ...
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...
An Architectural Tour of Westmoreland County from Virginia Living
Back in the fall of 2023, Virginia Living magazine dispatched me to historic Westmoreland County for a few days, to scout a number of historic sites there, and one not too far away in Warsaw. The result is a feature article for the magazine that’s now in print and online. Here’s the first in a series of posts from it.
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.
Aldi To Lower Prices, Help With Inflation
CALIFORNIA, Md. – Shopping at Aldi this summer will cost a little less as the grocery chain helps fight inflation. Aldi announced it is dropping prices on more than 240 items that include picnic and BBQ essentials, travel snacks and more. “ALDI is always looking for ways to help...
MISSING PERSON: Brandon Wayne Danchak, Age 39; Last Seen At Canopy Liquors On April 29
LEXINGTON PARK, Md. – St Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office seeks your help in locating a missing person: Brandon Wayne Danchak, 39, Male, White, 5-10, 180 Lbs. Last seen: Canopy Liquors Lexington Park 04/29/24 @ 2:30 pm. If you have information that can assist in helping safely locate...
Dimarian Eltreek Logan Wanted For Escape In St. Mary's
An alert was issued by the sheriff's office on Wednesday afternoon advising that Dimarian Eltreek Logan is wanted for escape following an incident that was reported on Tuesday, May 7. Logan, who had been behind bars, was wearing a GPS device while on an approved furlough. On Tuesday, Correctional Officers...
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