The Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshall reports on September 24th at 12:33 p.m. Firefighters from the Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department responded to the 2300 block of Slys Place in Waldorf in reference to a house fire. Investigation revealed a small fire occurred in the dining room floor due to embers from a candle igniting combustible materials. A 33 year old female suffered 2nd and 3rd degree burns to her hand when attempting to extinguish the fire. She was treated and released from Fort Washington Hospital.
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Waldorf Woman Burned as Result of House Fire
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Dominion Welcomes FERC Approval Of Cove Point LNG Export Project
Dominion yesterday welcomed the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s approval to site, construct, and operate the Cove Point LNG liquefaction and export project. “We are pleased to receive this final approval that allows us to start constructing this important project that offers significant economic, environmental and geopolitical benefits,” said Diane Leopold, president of Dominion Energy. “This order is based on more than two years of thorough, exhaustive analysis by FERC along with numerous other federal and state agencies. It also reflects a robust public input process. Dominion is dedicated to constructing a safe, secure, environmentally compatible and reliable export facility.” Dominion must review and accept the order. Upon completion of that review, the company expects to file an implementation plan describing how it will comply with the conditions set forth in the order. Dominion expects to ask the FERC for a “Notice to Proceed” at that time and plans to begin construction when the notice is received. This process – from Dominion review through FERC’s notice – is expected to take several weeks. The construction of the export project, which is estimated to cost between $3.4 billion and $3.8 billion, will create thousands of skilled construction jobs, 75 permanent jobs and […]
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Maryland State Police Arrests and Warrant Services for St. Mary’s County 9/30/14
Maryland State Police from the Leonardtown Barrack are investigating the following incidents: Drug Arrest - On Sunday, September 14, 2014 at 5:00 pm, Cpl. Hunt responded to the 43000 block of Yellow Wood Way for a check welfare. Cpl. Hunt made contact with the complainant, who advised that Adam Thomas Wilkins, 19, of California, had admitted to using CDS and was acting lethargic and unresponsive. Mr. Wilkins refused medical treatment and was arrested for CDS Possession – Not Marijuana and CDS Possess Paraphernalia. He was transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center and held pending a bond review with the District Court Commissioner. Drug Arrest – On Saturday, September 27, 2014 at 9:56 am, Tpr. A. Oyler initiated a traffic stop on a blue passenger car on Rue Purchase Road at the Wawa. A probable cause search was conducted, resulting in the recovery of CDS. The passenger, Mark Anthony Davis, 23, of Gaithersburg, was arrested and charged with CDS Possession – Marijuana. He was transported to the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack for processing and later released. Drug Arrest – On Saturday, September 27, 2014 at 6:46 pm, TFC E. Mersman initiated a traffic stop on a silver truck […]
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Lexington Park Man Arrested for Rape
On September 29, 2014, at approximately 6:00 p.m., a 22 year old white female walked into the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack to report a rape. Investigation revealed that the victim was at a residence in the Great Mills area of St. Mary’s County, MD in the earlier morning hours of September 29, 2014. The suspect, James Erwin Henderson, 28 of Lexington Park approached the victim in a bedroom at the residence and sexually assaulted her. Investigators from Criminal Enforcement Division-Central South responded to the Leonardtown Barrack and assumed the investigation. After meeting with the victim, investigators from Criminal Enforcement Division located the suspect Henderson at a residence in Lexington Park, MD. After consulting with States Attorney Richard Fritz, suspect Henderson was charged with Sex Offense-2nd Degree, Sex Offense 4th Degree, Assault-2nd Degree and Unnatural and Perverted Sexual Act. Henderson was transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center pending a hearing with the District Court Commissioner. The investigation was conducted in collaboration with the Calvert County States Attorney’s Office.
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Two Stabbings Reported in St. Mary’s County
On September 29, 2014, Corporal O’Connor of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence on Heather Street in Great Mills, for a reported stabbing. Corporal O’Connor observed a wound on the victim’s arm consistent with having been cut with a sharp object; however the victim was initially uncooperative. Further investigation revealed the victim and suspect, identified as Felix Alexander Gillis, 34, of Great Mills, were arguing when the victim threw a can of wood stain at Gillis. Gillis allegedly then attacked the victim, cutting the victim on the arm with a knife. Gillis was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. Gillis was charged with 1st and 2nd Degree Assault, and appeared before District Court Commissioner Joseph Clarkson, bail was set at $10,000.00. ____ On September 30, 2014, Deputy Lawrence of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to Bridgette Lane in Lexington Park, for a reported assault. The investigation revealed suspect Frankie Lee Russell, 18, of California, started a fight with two victims. Russell produced a knife during the fight and cut one of the victim’s on the hand. He swung the knife at the second victim, cutting him on the chest. […]
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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Crime Report – 9/30/14
During the week of September 22 through September 28 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,250 calls for service throughout the community. Citizens with information on the following crimes or any criminal activity in Calvert County who wish to report it anonymously can now access the Calvert County Crime Solvers link through the Sheriff’s Office website. Go to www.co.cal.md.us/residents/safety/law/sheriff and click on the Crime Solvers link to leave an anonymous tip on-line. Information leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect could result in a $1,000 reward. Theft: Unknown suspect(s) stole $3,000 worth of welding rods and copper wire from a business on Industrial Drive in Owings sometime between September 19 and 22. DFC Y. Bortchevsky is handling the investigation. Destruction of Property: Someone spray painted the boards of the board walk at the Wetlands Overlook Park in North Beach between September 22 and 23. The amount of damage is estimated at $500. Dep. W. Beisel is investigating. CDS Violation: On September 24 at 10:20 a.m. DFC R. Cress conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the parking lot of the Huntingtown 7-11 convenience store. He found the driver, William Thomas Murphy, 38 of Prince Frederick, […]
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HAZMAT Team Investigating Unknown White Powder at Clements Residence
UPDATE 9/30/14 @ 2:30 p.m.: HAZMAT responded and after testing the substance, it was determined to be non-hazardous. 9/30/14: On Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at approximately 12:30 p.m., police, fire, rescue and HAZMAT units responded to a residence on Victory Lane in Clements for a report of a suspicious package found in the home. The item was described as an envelope with an”unknown white powdery substance” leaking from it. The envelope was found inside a night stand inside the residence. Police and HAZMAT teams are investigating. Additional Information will be released as it becomes available.
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Volunteers Needed for Oyster Reef Building set for Sunday, October 5
Oyster Reef Building set for Sunday, October 5 at 9 a.m., at 47171 South Snowhill Manor. We are looking for volunteers to install concrete rubble for our next oyster reef restoration project in Horseshoe Bend of St. Mary`s River. Please park along the driveway at 47171 South Snowhill Manor in St. Marys City. You will need work gloves, work boots, long pants, hat, sunscreen, and water bottle. You MUST register in advance for this event. Please contact Bob at 301-904-2387 or email at BobLewis@StMarysRiver.org . We will take the first 25 volunteers – only firm commitments need to reply. This is heavy work requiring lifting large chucks of concrete; we will load the barge, and then use the barge to reach our destination and place the concrete rubble. Later, we will be placing oyster spat on the reef. This is awesome opportunity to help clean our waters! As always, we thank you for your help! We could not do this without our wonderful volunteers!
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SUV Runs Into a House in Avenue
On Monday, September 29, 2014 at approximately 1:40 p.m. units from the Seventh District Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad responded to a report of a single vehicle into a residence in the 21000 block of Oakley Road in Avenue. Crews arrived on the scene to discover minor damage was done to the porch and overhang of the residence. Also, a parked pick-up truck was struck. One patient was transported to MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital with non-life threating injuries. No word on the cause of the crash.
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Roger S. Revels
Peacefully on September 27, 2014, Roger S. Revels entered into eternal peace. He is preceded in death by his mother, Patricia Bass. He is survived by his loving wife, Marites Revels; daughter, Kirsten Revels; son, Roger Revels, Jr; father, Roger J. Revels; sister, Amie L. Cudd and a host of other relatives. Family and friends will unite on Friday, October 3, 2014 for visitation from 10:30 am -11:30 am at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 2294 Old Washington Road, Waldorf, MD. Mass of Christian Burial at 12:00 pm/noon, immediately following at St. Peters Catholic Church, 3310 St. Peters Drive, Waldorf, MD. Interment at Maryland Veteran Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD.
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John Joseph “Joe” Perok, 71
John Joseph “Joe” Perok, 71 of Mechanicsville, MD passed away September 27, 2014 at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Born June 10, 1943 in Houtzdale, PA, he was the son of Joseph Perok and Evelyn G. Close Perok. Joe worked as a manager in the Equipment Division for the U.S. Senate. He loved to go camping, tinkering with building and carpentry projects, “Natural Light” beer and country music. He was a member of American Legion Post 233 in Indian Head, MD. He enjoyed being with his family, daughter and grandchildren and especially helping others. Predeceased by his parents, Joe is survived by his wife Roberta Lea Perok; daughter, Sheena Marie Rossell (Robert); sister, Elizabeth “June” Sullivan (Robert); grandchildren, Andrew Philip Senires and Nicholas Joseph “Nick” Rossell; cousins, Wendy and Dean Painter and Larry Perok. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, October 1, 2014 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home, P.A., 30195 Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall, MD. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, October 2, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at Brinsfield-Echols. Interment will follow at Ft. Lincoln Cemetery, 3401 Bladensburg Road, Brentwood, MD 20722 at 12:00 noon. In lieu of flowers Memorial Contributions made be […]
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George Thomas Brandon, 86
George Thomas Brandon, 86 died on September 27, 2014 at his residence in Bushwood, MD. Born September 5, 1928 in Beacon, NY, he was the son of the late Ernest Clifford Brandon and Ruth George Brandon. In 1946 George enlisted in the United States Navy and proudly served his country as a Cook until his honorable discharge in 1949. In 1956, he began working with the United States Postal service as a dedicated electrician until his retirement in 1989. He was a superb handyman, and could fix everything. He built his own homes and helped his son and daughter with many home projects. He had a bountiful garden every year and was a fabulous cook. He and Denise enjoyed travelling, particularly to St. Thomas. Above all, he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. George is survived by his children, Cynthia Barnes (Roger) of Pittsburgh, PA and Demrey Brandon (Joyce) of Pittsburgh, PA; his step-children, Denver Beaulieu-Hains, Dore Mobley (Darrell), Gregory Gaston (Sonney) and Teo Gaston; his brother, Williams “Bill” Brandon of Pittsburgh, PA; his sister, Lorraine West of San Jose, CA; his long time loving companion, Vivian “Denise” Gaston; 14 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren; […]
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Burned Up Stolen Car Found in a Pond
The Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshall reports the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office took a motor vehicle theft report on September 5th for a 2006 Subaru Legacy. On September 29th the vehicle was found at a pond located off of Yowaski Mill Road burned as a result of arson. Anyone with information about the theft or arson is asked to contact the State Fire Marshal’s Office 443-550-6835.
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St. Mary’s Ryken Senior Named National Merit Semifinalist
St. Mary’s Ryken High School is proud to announce senior Lindsay Hanf has been named a semifinalist in the National Merit Scholarship Program. Semifinalist status in the National Merit Scholarship Program means Lindsay placed among the top 1% of more than 1.4 million high school juniors who entered the competition by taking the PSAT (Preliminary SAT)/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. A resident of Lexington Park, Maryland, Lindsay is a competitive gymnast and is a member and treasurer of the SMR chapter of the National Honor Society. For the past three years, she has been cast in the school’s drama and musical productions and, this November, will perform in “High School Musical,” the fall production at St. Mary’s Ryken. St. Mary’s Ryken is a Catholic, coeducational, college preparatory school community operated under the Xaverian Brothers’ sponsorship dedicated to academic excellence and individualized student growth. Each year, approximately 99% of graduates go on to college and the Class of 2014 earned $12.7 million in scholarships.
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Free Document Shredding to be Offered at Community Health Fair
Are you looking for a secure way of discarding those once important documents which are no longer needed? Just come to the annual Health Fair: The Way to Wellness, and you can do that for free! A commercial shredder truck will be available on Friday, October 24, from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. to safely and securely shred your unwanted documents. Simply bring all of the paperwork you no longer want to the shredder truck. Uniformed personnel will then shred your sensitive documents in their state of the art mobile shredding truck. You can witness the destruction and they will even provide a certificate of destruction for your records. No need to remove paper clips, binder clips or staples! The shredder truck is being offered as part of the Annual Health Fair: The Way to Wellness at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center, 44219 Airport Road in Hollywood. The fair will run from 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. The Health Fair is an exciting event which hosts activities, screenings and exhibits aimed at promoting health and wellness—for all ages. No pre-registration is required and admission is free. For more information about the Health Fair, contact Jennifer Stone at 301-475-4200, ext. 1073.
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Letter to the Editior: 2009 Law Leads to 2014 Decision
In 2009, the Maryland Legislature passed the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Act requiring the state of Maryland to reduce greenhouse gasses by 25%, on or before 2020. The O’Malley-Brown administration intends to return emissions to their 2006 levels, the year they were elected Governor and Lt. Governor. In Southern Maryland, the following legislators voted in favor of the bill: John Bohanan(D), Roy Dyson(D), Sally Jameson(D), Sue Kullen(D), Mac Middleton(D), Mike Miller(D), Peter Murphy(D), James Proctor(D), Joseph Vallario(D). Those voting against the bill were Tony O’Donnell (R) and John Wood (D). In 2012, the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) produced the Maryland Climate Action Plan to outline how greenhouse gasses could be reduced by 2020. The plan determined that to achieve the required reduction in greenhouse gasses, driving in Maryland must be reduced significantly. The plan proposes to increase the gas tax even more and to establish a miles travelled tax. MDOT’s projections illustrate that the only way to achieve the goals of the 2009 law, is to start taxing Marylanders for every mile we drive. Proposals include tracking and monitoring every car so that peak hours, like rush hour, would cost more. Other proposals include getting employers to “encourage walking, biking, […]
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National Center for Missing & Exploited Children Alert – Lusby
Tyree Nolan Missing Since Sep 29, 2014 Missing From Lusby, MD DOB – Dec 6, 1996 Age – Now 17 Sex – Female Race – Black Hair Color – Black Eye Color – Brown Height – 5’2″ Weight – 225 lbs Tyree was last seen wearing a black and green skirt, gray or blue pullover sweater, and carrying a red handbag with black straps and white lettering. Anyone having information should contact the Maryland State Police/Prince Frederick Barrack 410-535-1400 FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK HERE
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Commission for Women Announces Meeting Date Change
The date St. Mary’s County Commission for Women’ October meeting has been changed due to the Columbus Day holiday. The Commission will now meet Monday, October 6, 2014 at 5:30 p.m. in Room 14 of the Potomac Building, 23115 Leonard Hall Drive in Leonardtown.
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Wednesday’s Pet is Sydney
Wednesday’s Pet for 10/1/14 is Sydney Featured Pet: Sydney Rescue Group: Doodle Dawgs and Fabulous Felines Breed: Pomeranian Sex: Male Size: Small (11 lbs) Vetted: Neutered and Up-to-date with routine shots Adoption Fee: $295.00 (See Procedures on Rescue’s site) http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/doodledawgs.html Sydney is 9-year-old beautiful Pomeranian. He is gentle, affectionate, and easy-going and enjoys traveling. Sydney enjoys the company of other dogs. He will thrive in a home where he is doted on. Sydney is very sociable and will make a wonderful companion. A little bit of breed information: The Pomeranian is a lively little dog. It is intelligent and eager to learn. They are very loyal to their handler and family. The breed has a docile temper and is very affectionate. The breed is easy to love and make them well liked by people who do not usually care for toy breeds. If you are interested in Sydney, please fill out an application HERE: http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/doodledawgs.html We ask that you COMPLETE THE NON-BINDING ADOPTION APPLICATION. You will be contacted within a few days regarding your application. Filling out an application is NOT a commitment to adopt. “He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his […]
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Vice/Narcotics Division – Arrests and Indictments for St. Mary’s County – 10/1/14
Daniel Brian Evans, 27 of Piney Point was indicted by St. Mary’s County Grand Jurors and charged for “Possession of Heroin with the Intent to Distribute”. A search and seizure warrant was executed on a California, Maryland home after Detectives from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, Vice/Narcotics Division identified that location as a distribution point for cocaine. Suspects Anthony Tyrone Harvey aka “Ty”, 28 and Charles Kevin Niles, 41 both of California were arrested after cocaine, marijuana and digital scales were recovered from the residence. Paul Thomas Coup, 44 of Great Mills was indicted by St. Mary’s County Grand Jurors and charged with “Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person”. Reginald Delante Thomas, 23 of Great Mills was identified by Detectives from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, Vice/Narcotics Division as a distributor of cocaine. Several undercover purchases of cocaine were made from suspect Thomas. He was indicted and charged with multiple counts of “Distribution of Cocaine”.
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