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A heavily armed man is in police custody after being busted with a host of weapons and a veritable pharmacy of drugs in Southern Maryland, authorities say. The joint investigation between the St. Mary's County and Calvert County sheriff's offices led to the arrest of Markell Davian Carter, 28, who was arrested during a traffic stop in Calvert County.

LEONARDTOWN, Md. – State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling announced today that Matthew Mark Mazza, 28, of Lexington Park, Maryland, was sentenced to the maximum penalty of ten years in prison for the felony manslaughter by motor vehicle that tragically took the life of an 18-year-old victim. On July 9,...

MORGANZA, Md. – Prioritize safety and protect lives. That’s what concerned citizens of St. Mary’s County are urging local authorities and stakeholders to do following a severe traffic accident. Michael Gallo started a petition on Change.org about the intersection of Route 5, Morganza Turner Road and Colton...

In this article, we're going to explore three exceptional seafood restaurants in Lexington Park. Have you had the chance to dine at any of these establishments yet? If you have, we'd love to hear your thoughts and experiences in the comments section below!

LEONARDTOWN, Md. – On September 21, 2023, Tpr Holder conducted a traffic stop on Fenwick Street, Leonardtown, MD. Upon making contact with the occupants of the vehicle, suspected Crack Cocaine and associated paraphernalia was observed in plain view. The occupants of the vehicle were identified as Robin Danielle Brickman,...

LEXINGTON PARK, Md. – On September 27, 2023 at approximately 6:40 a.m., emergency personnel rushed to Forest Park Road near Pine Hill Run Road in response to a motor vehicle accident with fire. Upon arrival, crews discovered two vehicles engulfed in flames and a third vehicle off the roadway....

RIDGE, Md. – Chief Brian Cooper, the officers, and members of the Ridge Volunteer Fire Department proudly place in service our 2023 42’ custom fiberglass Fire/Rescue Vessel built by P.L. Jones Boatyard & Marina on Hoopers Island, MD. The boat is powered by three Yamaha 425 horsepower engines...

LEONARDTOWN, Md. – State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling announced today that Devonte Arnez Shubrooks, 29, of California, MD, was sentenced to 25 years, with ten years of active incarceration for a May 1, 2022, incident involving the strangulation of an 11-year-old child. On March 9, 2023, after a three-day...

There were very few men tried during the witch trials of Colonial America but one of them William Harding was from the Commonwealth. He was born around 1625 in England, immigrated to the US, and became a landowner near Nomini Creek in Northumberland County, Virginia.

The Powerball jackpot is now at $925 million after there were no matches to all six numbers on Monday night. Yet, the game has not diminished in spirit. Four players won $1 million each by correctly guessing all numbers with exception of the Powerball. These winning tickets were issued in California, Kansas, Maryland, and New York.

LEONARDTOWN, Md. - A suspect violently assaulted a St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s deputy while attempting to avoid arrest. According to the Sheriff’s Office, deputies were in Leonardtown investigating a possible threat on Monday. They were interviewing 28-year-old Demetri Kavon Gross and discovered that he had an open warrant from Maryland State Police for driving while suspended.

UPDATE – Christopher Storm Matthews, previously reported as a missing person, has been located safe and unharmed. The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office extends its gratitude to the community for their valuable assistance in this matter. LEONARDTOWN, Md. – The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking...

PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. – The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of Taylor Elaine Griffith, 25 of Lusby. Griffith is wanted for CDS: Distribution of Narcotics. Anyone with information in regards to Griffith is asked to please contact the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office at (410) 535-2800,...

CALIFORNIA, Md. – On September 26, 2023 at approximately 10:43 a.m., emergency personnel responded to a motor vehicle accident on Indian Bridge Road near Long Bow Drive. Two vehicles were involved in the accident, resulting in injuries to four individuals. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) evaluated the injured individuals at the scene and transported them to MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital for further treatment.

Interested in adding a furry friend to your family? Even if you're just keen on viewing some of the cute critters available for adoption nearby, there are ample pets waiting for their forever homes in animal shelters throughout and around leonardtown.

UPDATE – 5:44 p.m.- Deputies have wanted suspect in custody. There is no further lookout at this time. LUSBY, Md. – 3:47 pm -Police are actively searching for a suspect that bailed out from a traffic stop in the area of Monticello Drive in Lusby. Suspect is described...

Considering pet adoption? Or perhaps you just enjoy all things cute and cuddly? Numerous charming pets are ready for a loving home at animal shelters situated in and near leonardtown.

Growing up in California, Paolo Dungca never saw Filipino food in an upscale setting. If anything, the restaurants he encountered when he moved from the Philippines to the US at age 13 were mom and pop shops serving “ugly but delicious” dishes, often scooped behind a counter. But over the span of his cooking career, Dungca has helped to elevate the cuisine and bring it mainstream attention, working at modern Filipino restaurants such as Bad Saint, Kaliwa, and Pogiboy. All of that experience will culminate at his new H Street corridor restaurant Hiraya, which means “the fruit of one’s hopes and dreams and aspirations.”

Cecelia Louise Garner has been identified as the woman who was found at the Abell's Wharf recreational area in Leondardtown after a body was located on the sand near the water's edge. Detectives from the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office responded to the scene on Saturday, where they found Garner,...

CALIFORNIA, Md. – In a recent episode of the podcast “Get Real with Chris & Mark,” host JJ Atchison filled in for Chris Hill as he and co-host Mark Frisco explored the world of yoga at Evolve Yoga + Wellness, located in California, Maryland. This unique episode gave listeners an immersive experience as they engaged in yoga and discussed the many aspects of this ancient practice.