Anne Arundel County, MD

Waldorf, MD

Annapolis, MD

ANNAPOLIS, Md. – On March 2, 2023 at approximately 5:15pm, Annapolis Police Officers responded to the 100 block of Obery Ct. for a shots fired complaint. Upon arrival, officers located an African American male victim, later identified as Raphael Hilton Johnson Jr., 48, suffering from a single gunshot wound to the back of his head. Paramedics pronounced Mr. Johnson deceased at approximately 5:26pm.

Suspect Wanted For Homicide In Annapolis

Charles County, MD

WALDORF, Md. – On March 14 at 9:14 p.m., a patrol officer initiated a traffic stop on St. Charles Parkway and Gallery Place in Waldorf after observing a traffic violation. Upon approaching the vehicle, the officer detected a strong odor of burnt marijuana and raw marijuana. Further investigation revealed the driver was in possession of marijuana and a loaded firearm which was not registered.

Patrol Officer Recovers Loaded Firearm During Traffic Stop In Waldorf

WALDORF, Md. – This week marks the 21st anniversary of the homicide of Eric Hill, a 27-year old resident of Waldorf. His case remains unsolved. Your assistance can help us bring justice to Eric and his family. On March 15, 2002 at approximately 1 a.m., officers with the Charles...

COLD CASE: This Week Marks 21st Anniversary Of The Homicide Of Eric Hill

California State

Beltsville, MD

CALIFORNIA, Md. – Another week of many serious motor vehicle accidents in southern Maryland, some of which were fatal or serious injuries. Here is a brief overview of some recent incidents:. On March 11, at approximately 12:10 a.m., two vehicles crashed head-on in the 16000 block of Prince Frederick...

RECAP: Fatal And Serious Vehicle Accidents Continue In Southern Maryland

Washington, DC

Prince George's County, MD

Temple Hills, MD

TEMPLE HILLS, Md. – The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit charged a man in connection with a fatal shooting in Temple Hills in February. The suspect is 27-year-old Omar Delonte Smith of Washington, DC. He’s charged with fatally shooting 31-year-old Eugene Smith of Washington, D.C.

Police Arrest Suspect In Connection With Fatal Shooting In Prince George’s County

Maryland State

La Plata, MD

WALDORF, Md. – The Charles County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Traffic Operations Unit is conducting an impaired driver checkpoint this evening, Friday, March 17, with officers from CCSO, La Plata Police Department, the Maryland Transportation Authority, and the Maryland State Police. Special patrols and enforcement focused on impaired and...

CCSO To Conduct Sobriety Checkpoint Tonight

INDIAN HEAD, Md. – The winds outside howled on a chilly Saturday, as the first attendees to the seventh annual History, Industry, Technology, and Science (HITS) Expo trickled into St. Charles High School in Waldorf, Maryland, March 11. Things would soon heat up however, as students and parents alike flooded the event, and encircled the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division’s (NSWC IHD) booth to learn about the technologies supported by the command.

NSWC Indian Head Division Returns To Charles County HITS Expo

Bryans Road, MD

BRYANS ROAD, Md. – On March 5, at approximately 8:45 p.m., the suspects entered a tobacco shop in Bryans Road, MD, and stole items. The suspects left the store and entered a silver Toyota Prius. As they were leaving the parking lot, someone inside the car fired several shots from a firearm toward the business. No one was injured.

Shots Fired After Theft At Tobacco Shop In Bryans Road

Suitland, MD

SUITLAND, Md. – The Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal crash that took place Thursday evening in Suitland. The deceased driver is 65-year-old Maurice A. Berry of Washington, DC. On March 16, 2023, at approximately 10:25 pm, officers responded to the area of Pennsylvania Avenue and...

Police Investigating Fatal Accident In Prince George’s County

Leonardtown, MD

Hollywood, MD

HOLLYWOOD, Md. – On March 17, at approximately 11:13 a.m., St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a strong-armed robbery at the CVS Pharmacy in Hollywood. Isiah Denzel Washington, age 19 of Hollywood, has been arrested and charged with the following: Robbery; Carjacking; First-Degree Assault and several other violations. Washington is currently incarcerated at the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center in Leonardtown.

Suspect Arrested, Victim Injured After Carjacking At Hollywood CVS Pharmacy

Piney Point, MD

UPDATE – Maryland State Trooper 7 had equipment issues upon landing. The patient was then transported to St. Marys airport to await Maryland State Trooper 2 and was then transported to a local trauma center. PINEY POINT, Md – On March 19, 2023 at approximately 1:14 p.m., police, fire...

One Occupant Flown Out After Single Vehicle Accident In Piney Point

Charlotte Hall, MD

CHARLOTTE HALL, Md. – Since 1985, the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home has provided nursing care to many veterans and their spouses. Since 2002, the facility has been managed by South Carolina-based company HMR. In 2016, the company signed an eight-year deal with the state for approximately $341.7 million. However,...

Local Leaders Express Concerns About Charlotte Hall Veterans Home

Accident, MD

Hughesville, MD

WHITE PLAINS, Md. – On March 11, at approximately 12:10 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to a serious motor vehicle accident in the 16000 block of Prince Frederick Road. Crews arrived and found two vehicles involved in a head-on collision with no entrapment. One driver was reportedly...

Driver Injured After Head-On Collision In Hughesville

Lanham, MD

LANHAM, Md. – He may not remember that 2023 was the 50th anniversary year for the Maryland Lottery, but it’s hard to imagine a father of two from New Carrollton will forget that 2023 was the year he became a Lottery multimillionaire. The player, who is going by...

Maryland Man Wins $5 Million On Lottery Scratch-Off

CHARLOTTE HALL, Md. – On March 16, at approximately 11:57 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to a fire alarm in the 30000 block of Gershwin Road. While enroute St. Mary’s Communications received updated information for a structure fire at the same location. The homeowner was alerted...

Charlotte Hall Family Displaced After Home Destroyed By Fire

LA PLATA, Md. – Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is hosting an Early Learning Launch event 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 15, at La Plata High School. The event will provide resources for families with children ages 5 years and younger. There will be school readiness activities for parents and children including resources from community partners and a tour of a school bus.

Lift Off! CCPS Early Learning Launch Set For April 15

Florida State

Lusby, MD

LUSBY, Md. – When a Calvert family couldn’t find local boiled peanuts, a popular and beloved snack food in the south, they started making and selling their own. On the 28th episode of The BayNet’s Podcast, “Get Real with Chris & Mark,” Special guest Robert Phillips from MayLee’s Boiled Peanuts, ‘Gets Real’ about how he brought boiled peanuts to Southern Maryland.

“I Brake For Boiled Peanuts” New Pop-Up Stand In Southern Maryland

White Plains, MD

SAN DIEGO, Ca. – Seaman Isiah Harley, a native of White Plains, Maryland, serves the U.S. Navy with Naval Base Point Loma. Harley, a 2018 Henry E. Lackey High School graduate, joined the Navy one year ago. “I wanted to serve my country and do something that I could...

White Plains Native Serves With U.S. Navy

SAN DIEGO, Ca. – Lt. Jacob Schmidt, a native of Leonardtown, Maryland, serves the U.S. Navy with Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron (VRM) 30 located in San Diego, California. Schmidt joined the Navy nine years ago. “Having a father who flew in the Navy and a desire to make a...

Leonardtown Native Serves With One Of The Navy’s Newest Tilt-Rotor Aircraft Squadrons

Port Tobacco, MD

PORT TOBACCO, Md. – Eagles Chandler and Hope welcome three adorable new eaglets this week, PT6, PT7 and PT8! They have already captured the hearts of viewers and are quickly becoming stars. The hatching of the third egg PT8 happened this morning, March 18! We can’t help but be...

Three Eaglets Hatch Live On Port Tobacco Eagle Cam!

Missouri State

WALDORF, Md. – On Saint Patrick’s Day, the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs added three pitchers to their roster for their 15th anniversary season. Being welcomed to the club for the first year with the team are fireballers Jared Burch and Ian Kahaloa; returning to Southern Maryland is Alex Merithew, a pivotal contributor in 2022.

Blue Crabs Welcome Burch And Kahaloa As Merithew Returns For Second Season

Brandywine, MD

Bryantown, MD

Pomfret, MD

Accokeek, MD

Fort Washington, MD

Cheltenham, MD

Aquasco, MD

Dentsville, MD

Clinton, MD

Bel Alton, MD

Community, VA

Oxon Hill, MD

Engleside, VA

Eagle Harbor, MD

Camp Springs, MD

NewsBreak

Woman Escapes Armed Kidnapper In Southern Maryland

WALDORF, Md. – On January 26 at approximately 11:10 p.m., Anne Arundel County Police notified the Charles County Sheriff’s Office they were with a woman who...

Woman Escapes Armed Kidnapper In Southern Maryland

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