CRIME & SAFETY
Fatal Two-Vehicle Collision Shuts Down Budds Creek Road
MECHANICSVILLE, Md. — A fatal collision on Budds Creek Road near Mechanicsville Road has left one person dead and another injured. Emergency personnel responded to the accident at approximately 5:08 p.m. on April 27, 2024, finding two vehicles involved and one occupant unconscious upon their arrival. A MEDEVAC helicopter was placed on standby.
No Injuries Following Rear-End Collision In Lexington Park
LEXINGTON PARK, Md. – A motor vehicle accident occurred on April 26, 2024, at approximately 5:35 p.m., on northbound Three Notch Road in the area of MacArthur Boulevard. Emergency personnel responded to reports of one person unconscious following the incident. Upon arrival at the scene, crews found a rear-end...
St. Mary’s Woman Arrested For Drug Possession Following Traffic Stop
CALIFORNIA, Md. – At approximately 12:28 a.m. on Thursday, April 25, 2024, while conducting a proactive traffic stop for failing to make a required stop at a stop sign near the 23000 block of Three Notch Road in California, MD, Deputy First Class Tyler Westphal observed suspected cocaine in plain view inside the 2003 Acura TL driven by Kristina Hope Beggs, 45, of California, MD.
Two Injured Following Three-Vehicle Collision In Ridge
RIDGE, Md. – On April 25, 2024, at approximately 9:14 p.m., emergency personnel responded to a multi-vehicle accident on Point Lookout Road in the area of Wynne Road. Crews arrived to find three vehicles in the roadway with two occupants injured. EMS evaluated the patients on the scene and...
Federal Jury Convicts Calvert Woman For A Series Of Fraud Schemes
GREENBELT, Md. – A federal jury convicted Charmaine Miesha Brown, age 45, of Lusby, Maryland, late yesterday for conspiracies to commit passport fraud and wire fraud, as well as bankruptcy fraud, and making a false statement in bankruptcy proceeding. The guilty verdict was announced by United States Attorney for...
Driver Injured After Pickup Truck Rear-Ends Tractor-Trailer In Leonardtown
LEONARDTOWN, Md. — A motor vehicle accident involving a tractor-trailer on Point Lookout Road near Lawrence Avenue injured one person this evening, April 26, 2024. Emergency personnel responded to the scene at approximately 4:55 p.m. Upon arrival, crews found a pickup truck had crashed into the rear of a tractor-trailer. Both drivers had exited their vehicles before the crews’ arrival.
Maryland woman convicted in scheme to obtain U.S. passports for children fathered by Ghanaian national
GREENBELT, MD—A Maryland woman has been convicted in a scheme to obtain U.S. passports for children who were fathered by a Ghanaian national, who prosecutors say posed as the absent parent. Charmaine Brown, 45, of Lusby, was found guilty of conspiracy to commit passport fraud, conspiracy to commit wire...
St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Welcomes Eight New Deputies
LEONARDTOWN, Md. – Join Sheriff Steve Hall and the members of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office in welcoming eight new Deputies who were sworn in this morning. During the ceremony, Sheriff Hall asked the Deputies: “What is the most crucial police radio code you’ve learned?” Their response to the question was “10-8”, which signifies that an officer is in service. Sheriff Hall emphasized to them, “Being ‘10-8’ means you are engaged and aware of your surroundings; you are prepared mentally, physically, and emotionally, and your equipment is in good repair. You are ready to serve the county. As of today, you should remain 10-8. This will get you home safely to your families and keep you always operating in a professional manner.”
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