PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. – March 29, 2023  – The Calvert County Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division, will host free paper shredding events for county residents and businesses. Shredding documents helps prevent identity theft by destroying confidential and/or sensitive information.

The following shred events will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine:

• Saturday, April 22, 2023, at Northern Middle School located at 2954 Chaneyville Road in Owings
• Saturday, May 20, 2023, at Huntingtown High School located at 4125 Solomons Island Road in Huntingtown
• Saturday, June 24, 2023, at Appeal Landfill located at 401 Sweetwater Road in Lusby

Proof of Calvert County residency or business location is required. Paperclips and staples are acceptable. Binders and binder clips are not acceptable.

Businesses are allowed up to five banker boxes of paper per business (or the equivalent volume of five banker boxes in alternate containers). There is no limit for residents. Certificates of destruction will be provided if requested.

Shredding events are held monthly. For information about other recycling events, contact the Calvert County Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division at 410-326-0210 or visit www.CalvertCountyMd.gov/Recycle.

Find information on Calvert County Government services online at www.CalvertCountyMd.gov. Stay up to date with Calvert County Government on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CalvertCountyMd and YouTube at www.youtube.com/CalvertCountyGov.

March 29, 2023:

On Friday, March 24, 2023, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division (CID) identified Darryl Carlton Parks Jr., age 29 of Washington, DC, as a suspect in the homicide of the victim, who was previously identified as 18-year-old Isaiah Alexander Woodland, a transgender woman whose first name is Tasiyah and is also known as Siyah. Later the same day, investigators obtained an arrest warrant for Parks in connection to this homicide. On Tuesday, March 28, 2023, investigators with CID, along with the assistance of the Metropolitan Police Department's Homicide Unit, located and apprehended Parks on the arrest warrant. Parks was incarcerated and awaits extradition back to St. Mary’s County. Parks has been charged with the following Criminal Offenses: First-Degree Murder Second-Degree Murder Firearm Use/Felony -Violent Crime Two counts of Reckless Endangerment from Car Illegal Possession of a Regulated Firearm The Sheriff’s Office thanks the community for its assistance in this investigation and urges anyone with additional information to contact Deputy David Lawrence at 301-475-4200, ext. 78130 or email david.lawrence@stmaryscountymd.gov.

LEONARDTOWN, MD –The St. Mary’s County Department of Public Work’s (DPW&T) contractor continues construction for the FDR Boulevard Extension.

Beginning on April 3, 2023, travel lanes in each direction of Buck Hewitt Rd, at the FDR Blvd intersection, will be diverted to allow for the construction of a new roundabout intersection.

Motorists are required to reduce speed to 20 mph within the work zone. The existing portion FDR Boulevard and Chickadee Circle will be connected to the temporary lane diversion on Buck Hewitt Rd. Drivers are advised to follow the new lane markings and traffic signs. During this construction, drivers may experience a brief delay and should use caution. Please remain alert for equipment, work crews, and changing traffic patterns. Portable message signboards have been deployed to provide advance notification of the roadwork.

For more information about this project, please visit stmaryscountymd.gov/fdr. Additional questions may be directed to DPW&T at (301) 475-4200, ext. 3525.

LA PLATA, MD—Tony Covington, State’s Attorney for Charles County, announced that on Friday, March 24, 2023, Charles County Circuit Court Judge William R. Greer, Jr. sentenced Keyon Micah Jasey, 21, to 15 years in prison for Armed Carjacking and Use of a Firearm during the Commission of a Violent Crime.

Jasey entered a guilty plea to the aforementioned charges on February 10, 2023.

On May 13, 2022, the victim reported to officers that he was carjacked at gunpoint. An investigation revealed that the victim was parked in his white 2017 Corolla at the Pinefield Shopping Center in Waldorf when four suspects approached him. One of the suspects, later determined to be Jasey, pointed a handgun at the victim through his open driver’s door window and threatened that he would kill the victim if he did not step out of the vehicle. After the victim was forced out of his vehicle, the four suspects entered and fled the area.

Officers later located and attempted to stop the vehicle at the intersection of Mattawoman Beantown Road and Leonardtown Road. However, the suspects continued to flee until they came to a rest on Mt. Claire Place in Waldorf. The suspects exited the vehicle and ran from the officers. Three of the four suspects were apprehended on scene, including co-defendant Marquese Dayequan Milburn. Jasey was initially able to escape. An officer patrolling the area of Pinefield neighborhood observed Jasey matching the description of the suspect who escaped; he was later identified as the escaped suspect involved in the carjacking.

On October 21, 2022, co-defendant Marquese Milburn was sentenced to 13 years, with all but 7 years suspended, in prison for Armed Carjacking. Upon release, Milburn will be on supervised probation for a period of five years.

The other two co-defendants involved in the incident are juveniles.

Sentencing

Count 1

• Armed Carjacking
• 15 years in prison

Count 2

• Use of a Firearm during the Commission of a Violent Crime

• 15 years in prison, Concurrent to Count 1

Seeking Public’s Help Locating Assault Suspect / Crime Solvers Offering Cash Reward: Charles County Sheriff’s officers assigned to the Warrant Unit as well as a joint U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force are seeking the whereabouts of Brian Anthony Cave, 28 of Bryans Road. Cave failed to appear in court in November of 2021 for an incident that occurred in 2020 in which he assaulted a female during a domestic dispute and pointed a firearm at the victim. Cave, who was prohibited from possessing firearms due to a prior felony conviction, was charged with first and second degree assault, felony firearm use in the commission of a violent crime, and other related firearms charges.

Cave is 5’11” and weighs about 160 lbs., and he has a tattoo above his left eye in the temple area. Officers believe he may be in the Baltimore City area. Anyone with information about Cave’s whereabouts should contact PFC T.J. Rickard at RickardT@ccso.us or 301-752-9258. Tipsters wishing to remain anonymous may contact Charles County Crime Solvers by calling 1-866-411-TIPS. Tips can also be submitted online at www.charlescountycrimesolvers.com or by using the P3Intel mobile app. Charles County Crime Solvers is offering a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information that leads to Cave’s arrest. The investigation is ongoing.

LEONARDTOWN, MD – The Commissioners of St. Mary's County (CSMC) held their regular business meeting on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, beginning with the invocation and pledge, followed by approval of the consent agenda.

The Commissioners met as the Board of Health to hear an update from Dr. Brewster, County Health Officer, and Sheriff Hall on drug use in St. Mary’s County.

The Commissioners then approved the FY2024 Recommended Budget for Public Hearing.

During County Administrator time, the Commissioners took the following action:

• Approved the Sheriff’s Office request to apply for the FY2024 Heroin Coordinator grant in the amount of $59,649; their request to purchase signage, furniture, and equipment using federally and locally forfeited funds; their grant application for the FY2024 Police Accountability, Community and Transparency Grant in the amount of $47,117; their request to apply for the FY2024 Sex Offender Compliance and Enforcement in Maryland grant; and their grant application for the FY2024 Police Recruitment and Retention grant.
• Approved the Board of Education’s request to apply for the SB 291 Pass Through Grant for renovations at Oakville Elementary School.
• Approved the Department of Finance’s schedule of nonrecurring and other unique one-time costs to the Maryland State Department of Education for FY2024.
• Approved the Department of Recreation & Parks request to apply for the Cal Ripken Foundation grant in the amount of $6,500.
• Approved the Department of Public Works & Transportation acceptance of $1,937,953 from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation for Emergency Coastal Resilience grant funding and approved the department’s FY2024 MDOT Transportation Priority Letter.
• Approved the Office of the County Attorney’s request for an amendment to the Code of St. Mary’s County to add an alternate member to the St. Mary’s County Historic Preservation Commission.

The Commissioners then received a legislative update from the Office of the County Attorney.

The CSMC will host their next regular business meeting on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at 9 a.m. CSMC decisions and related public documents are available on the county government website in BoardDocs. CSMC meetings can be viewed live Tuesday mornings on SMCG Channel 95 or as a replay Friday at 6:30 p.m. Meetings are also available for on-demand viewing on the St. Mary's County Government YouTube Channel.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Mid-Atlantic Region has released the Local Lead Action Plan (LLAP) Guide. The LLAP Guide is a free, web-based framework, designed to help local government officials identify lead issues and create a plan to address them.

“Thanks to the ingenuity, innovation and commitment of our regional lead prevention team, this lead action guide is now available to all communities nationwide,” said EPA Mid-Atlantic Regional Administrator Adam Ortiz. “The guide will help local leaders take the most effective actions to reduce lead exposure in their communities.”

The LLAP Guide reflects EPA’s Lead Strategy, which emphasizes reducing lead exposures and disparities in communities. The Guide also allows local government officials to customize their plan to match their own unique priorities and address lead problems wherever they exist. In addition, under EPA’s lead strategy, the agency is working to identify communities with high lead exposures, and the Guide will be available as a resource for communities to improve their lead-related health outcomes.

The LLAP Guide consists of: 

• Checklists: Three interactive checklists designed to help local government officials identify the presence of lead, as well as current or emerging lead-related issues, and opportunities to address them in their communities.

• Local Lead Action Plan Template: A template designed for local government officials to develop their own lead action plans.

• Implementation Resources: Additional information on resources such as funding, outreach, and coalition building. EPA encourages local officials to work with their communities, as well as partners at the federal, state, and local levels.

• Strategies for Success: Best practices for developing and implementing a local lead action plan, including case studies from local governments that have created successful LLAPs. 

EPA will be hosting virtual training sessions for local government officials to learn more about the LLAP Guide and how to use it:

• • Wednesday, April 26^th: 2 – 3:30 pm EST
  • Wednesday, May 24^th: 2 – 3:30 pm EST

To register and find out more information, visit the LLAP website at:  epa.gov/lead/llap-guide

The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) will be closed on Thursday, March 30, 2023 from 10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. for employee activities. This includes the main office in Leonardtown and all satellite offices. Services will reopen for community members at 2:00 p.m. for the remaining business hours on this date.

Visit smchd.org for more information on SMCHD locations and services.

The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners announces county offices will be closed on Friday, April 7, 2023, in observance of Good Friday. In addition:

·         The Appeal Solid Waste Facility, which includes the landfill and transfer station, and all county customer convenience centers will be open with normal operating hours Friday, April 7, and Saturday, April 8. The landfill, transfer station and all county convenience centers will be closed Sunday, April 9.

·         The Solomons Septage Receiving Facility will be open Friday, April 7, with normal operating hours.

·         The Water & Sewerage billing and customer service office will be closed
Friday, April 7.

·         Calvert County senior centers will be closed Friday, April 7.

·         Meals on Wheels will not be delivered Friday, April 7. Shelf-stable meals are provided in advance. Meal delivery will resume Monday, April 10.

·         There will be no county bus service Friday, April 7. Regular service will resume Saturday, April 8.

·         The Linda L. Kelley Animal Shelter and Animal Control Division will be closed on Friday, April 7. An animal control officer will be available for emergencies at 410-535-3491.

·         Calvert Library locations and Bookmobile services will be closed Friday, April 7 and will reopen at 9 a.m. on Saturday, April 8. Downloadable materials and virtual services are available 24/7 at calvertlibrary.info.

·         The Calvert Marine Museum and Museum Store will be open with normal hours Friday, April 7. Visit www.calvertmarinemuseum.com/calendar  for special programs and events.

• All community centers will be closed Friday, April 7, and Sunday, April 9. Community centers will be open with regular hours Saturday, April 8.

·         All recreation parks including Cove Point, Dunkirk, Hallowing Point and Ward Farm parks will be open all weekend with normal spring hours.

·         Chesapeake Hills Golf Course will be open on Friday, April 7, with normal hours.

• Flag Ponds Nature Park, Battle Creek Cypress Swamp trails and Kings Landing Park will be open with regular hours of operation. The Battle Creek Cypress Swamp nature center is closed until further notice, however trails remain open to the public. For a full nature park schedule, visit www.CalvertCountyMd.gov/1505/Park-Hours.

·         Edward T. Hall Aquatic Center will be open with normal operating hours Friday, April 7 and Saturday, April 8. The aquatic center will be closed Sunday, April 9.

·         Breezy Point Beach & Campground remains closed and will reopen May 1.

Find information on Calvert County Government services online at www.CalvertCountyMd.gov. Stay up to date with Calvert County Government on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CalvertCountyMd and YouTube at www.youtube.com/CalvertCountyGov.

Over the last six (6) months, the Town of Chesapeake Beach joined the Cities of Cambridge, MD and Crisfield, MD, to evaluate climate-related risks to critical infrastructure and operation. Using the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Climate Resilience Evaluation and Awareness Tool (CREAT), the Town focused on the Chesapeake Beach Water Reclamation Treatment Plant (CBWRTP). The CBWRTP is uniquely positioned to provide wastewater services to multiple jurisdictions, including Anne Arundel County, Calvert County, and the Town of North Beach, in addition to the residents of the Town of Chesapeake Beach. www.chesapeakebeachmd.gov “The Town Council joins me in thanking our Federal and State partners for aiding the Town as we plan for the improvements necessary to maintain critical infrastructure. We look forward to continuing our work with our Federal, State, and local partners to be certain we are limiting flooding and stormwater damage,” stated Patrick J. “Irish” Mahoney, Mayor of the Town of Chesapeake Beach Recent sea level rise modeling funded through the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Coastal Resiliency Assessment shows that the Town and neighboring jurisdictions are projected to encounter increased levels of flooding in and around the CBWRTP. An immediate risk to the Town and its partnering jurisdictions is the potential for flooded roadways limiting 24/7 operation at the Plant. With support from EPA, the Town used the CREAT decision and planning support tool to assess the effect of constructing and maintaining an additional access road to the CBWRTP. The assessment included the decreased costs and risks this improvement would make for the multiple jurisdictions the facility serves. Estimates of economic consequences from future flooding and sea level rise suggest that the Town could reduce annual impacts by at least $1,400,000 by investing a yearly equivalent of $50,000-$86,000 in improvements to ensure continued access. In addition to assessing the continued access to the CBWRTP, the Town is also reviewing flows received by the Plant, including infiltration and inflow (I&I) due to stormwater and increased tidal level events. The Town expects improvements to continue for the Town and its partnering jurisdictions of Anne Arundel County, Calvert County, and the Town of North Beach to limit the stormwater received at the Plant. 

Patrol Officers Recover PCP and Replica Firearm during Traffic Stop: On March 26 at 1 a.m., EMS personnel observed a vehicle in the intersection of Route 210 and Lower Wharf Road in Bryans Road, MD. When they stopped to check on the driver’s welfare, the driver moved the vehicle and parked in the middle of Lower Wharf Road. She exited the car and began acting erratically. Patrol officers arrived and detected the odor of PCP on her person. Further investigation led to the recovery of PCP, a digital scale, and an airsoft replica firearm in her car. The driver, Mary Elizabeth Hare, 65, of Indian Head, was arrested and charged with driving while impaired and possession of drugs with the intent to distribute. On March 26, a district court commissioner released Hare from the Charles County Detention Center on a $5,000 unsecured bond. PFC Eshleman is investigating.

The County Administrator wishes to remind residents of changes to operating schedules for April: 

Monday, April 3 – Thursday, April 6

• Lackey, Donald M. Wade Aquatic Center, and North Point High indoor pools will be open from noon – 5 p.m.

Friday, April 7 (Good Friday)

• All Charles County Government offices and the Charles County Animal Care Center in Hughesville are closed.
• The Nanjemoy Community Center, senior centers, and all school-based community centers will be closed.

• Lackey, Donald M. Wade Aquatic Center, and North Point High indoor pools will be open from noon – 5 p.m.
• Waldorf Senior and Recreational Center is open for recreational activites.

Saturday, April 8

• Lackey, Donald M. Wade Aquatic Center, and North Point High indoor pools will be open from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Sunday, April 9 (Easter)

• Crain Memorial Welcome Center closed.
• Historic Stagg Hall closed.

• Waldorf Senior and Recreational Center, and the Port Tobacco Recreation Center are closed.
• Lackey, Donald M. Wade Aquatic Center, and North Point High indoor pools will be closed.

Monday, April 10

• All school-based community centers will be closed.

Operating status for other County affiliated agencies:

• Charles County Parks and Tourism Facilities: www.CharlesCountyParks.com/about-us/operating-status
• |Charles County Public Library: www.ccplonline.org
• Charles County Public Schools: www.ccboe.com

• Charles County Health Department: www.CharlesCountyHealth.org

For questions about County Government holiday closures, contact the Public Information Office at 301-885-2779 or PressRoom@CharlesCountyMD.gov.  Citizens with special needs may contact the Maryland Relay Service at 711, or Relay Service TDD: 800-735-2258.

LEONARDTOWN, MD – St. Mary’s County Government encourages all community members to visit The Barns at New Market, Home Grown Farm Market, and the California Farmers Market this season for locally grown and locally made products ranging from eggs, meats, and cheeses to soap, craft beverages, and baked goods.

Home Grown Farm Market

• Opens for the season on Saturday, April 1^st
• Hours: Saturdays from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
• Location: 21078 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park
• Information: facebook.com/homegrownfarmmarket

The Barns at New Market

• Opens for the season on Saturday, April 1^st
• Hours: Saturday through Monday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Value added market opens for the season on April 16^th.
  • Hours: Sundays from noon – 4 p.m.
• Location: 29133 Thompson Corner Road, Mechanicsville
• Information: facebook.com/TheBarnsatNewMarket

California Farmers Market

• Opens for the season on Saturday, April 30^th
• Hours: Saturdays from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
• Location: BAE parking lot at the intersection of Rt. 235 and Town Creek Drive, California
• Information: facebook.com/CaliforniaBAEFarmersMarket

Questions may be directed to the Department of Economic Development, via email to lisa.ledman@stmaryscountymd.gov or by calling (240) 309-4022.

The County Administrator wishes to remind residents of changes to operating schedules for April: 

Monday, April 3 – Thursday, April 6

• Lackey, Donald M. Wade Aquatic Center, and North Point High indoor pools will be open from noon – 5 p.m.

Friday, April 7 (Good Friday)

• All Charles County Government offices and the Charles County Animal Care Center in Hughesville are closed.
• The Nanjemoy Community Center, senior centers, and all school-based community centers will be closed.

• Lackey, Donald M. Wade Aquatic Center, and North Point High indoor pools will be open from noon – 5 p.m.
• Waldorf Senior and Recreational Center is open for recreational activites.

Saturday, April 8

• Lackey, Donald M. Wade Aquatic Center, and North Point High indoor pools will be open from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Sunday, April 9 (Easter)

• Crain Memorial Welcome Center closed.
• Historic Stagg Hall closed.

• Waldorf Senior and Recreational Center, and the Port Tobacco Recreation Center are closed.
• Lackey, Donald M. Wade Aquatic Center, and North Point High indoor pools will be closed.

Monday, April 10

• The Nanjemoy Community Center, senior centers, and all school-based community centers will be closed.

Operating status for other County affiliated agencies:

• Charles County Parks and Tourism Facilities: www.CharlesCountyParks.com/about-us/operating-status
• |Charles County Public Library: www.ccplonline.org
• Charles County Public Schools: www.ccboe.com

• Charles County Health Department: www.CharlesCountyHealth.org

For questions about County Government holiday closures, contact the Public Information Office at 301-885-2779 or PressRoom@CharlesCountyMD.gov.  Citizens with special needs may contact the Maryland Relay Service at 711, or Relay Service TDD: 800-735-2258.

LEONARDTOWN, MD – All St. Mary's County Government (SMCG) administrative offices will be closed on Friday, April 7, 2023, in observance of the Good Friday holiday. Offices will resume normal operating schedules on Monday, April 10, 2023.

The April 7 closure includes:

• All three Senior Activity Centers (Garvey, Loffler, and Northern) and there will be no home-delivered meals
• The St. Mary's Transit System (STS)

The following SMCG operations will be open on April 7:

• The six Convenience Centers and the St. Andrews Landfill (regular hours)
• Department of Recreation & Parks school programs and facilities (regular hours)
• The St. Clements Island Museum, Piney Point Lighthouse Museum, and the Old Jail Museum (open for visitors from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.)
• All three St. Mary’s County libraries (regular hours)
• The Wicomico Shores Golf Course (open 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.) and the Riverview Restaurant (open 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.)

Additionally, the following SMCG operations will be CLOSED on Sunday, April 9:

• The six Convenience Centers and the St. Andrews Landfill
• The Lexington Park Library
• The St. Mary’s Transit System (STS)

For more information on SMCG programs and operations, please visit: stmaryscountymd.gov.

LA PLATA, MD—Tony Covington, State’s Attorney for Charles County, announced that on Friday, March 24, 2023, a Charles County jury, after a 5-day trial, and 3 hours of deliberation, convicted Keishon Javontae Thompson, 20, of the First-Degree Murder of J’Shaun Wallace, 19, as well as related weapon charges.

On December 6, 2020, officers responded to the 2900 block of Business Park Drive in Waldorf for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located victim J’Shaun Wallace with a gunshot wound to the chest. Unfortunately, the victim was pronounced deceased at the scene of the incident.

A review of Wallace’s cell phone, which was found at the scene of the crime, revealed text message exchanges between Thompson and Wallace indicating that the two had previously arranged for Thompson to purchase shoes from Wallace.

On the day of the killing, Wallace and a friend arrived in front of a business located in the 2900 block of Business Park Drive at approximately 8:04 p.m. When Thompson arrived minutes later, he lured Wallace to the back of the building. Surveillance footage captured Wallace handing shoe insoles to Thompson. Shortly thereafter, Thompson is seen on the video producing a handgun from the waistband of his pants. Thompson then shot Wallace once, striking him in the chest. Thompson appeared to make another attempt to shoot Wallace but was unsuccessful.

Wallace’s friend, who remained in his car to wait for Wallace, heard the gunshot, got out of his car, and found Wallace collapsed on the ground. He then called 911. Thompson fled the area before police officers arrived.  

During the investigation, a search and seizure warrant was conducted at Thompson’s residence. Clothing was found that was consistent with what the suspect was wearing on the surveillance video. When arrested for this crime, Thompson made admissions of guilt to detectives investigating the incident.

A sentencing date has been set for May 15, 2023.

Guilty

• First-Degree Murder
• Use of a Firearm during the Commission of a Crime of Violence
• Possession of a Regulated Firearm Being Under 21
• Loaded Handgun on Person
• Wear, Carry, and Transport of a Handgun Upon Their Person

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division continues to actively investigate the murder of an 18-year-old victim killed in Mechanicsville early Friday morning.

The victim’s legal name is Isaiah Alexander Woodland, age 18 of Lexington Park. She was a transgender woman whose first name was Tasiyah, but also went by Siyah.

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office has been in regular contact with members of the victim’s family to offer support and investigation updates. The Sheriff’s Office has also been in contact with members of PFLAG Southern Maryland and the LGBTQ community to address concerns of personal and public safety. At this time, it does not appear that Woodland was targeted because of her gender identity.

Anyone with cellphone video or images who was present at the scene is urged to visit the Sheriff’s Office’s Citizen Upload Video Upload Portal at https://www.firstsheriff.com/uploadevidence/ Videos can be provided anonymously through the portal.

Original release: St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to the parking lot of the Big Dogs in Paradise bar at the 28700 block of Three Notch Road in Mechanicsville at 1:15 am on Friday morning for the report of shots fired. Deputies located one male victim near the scene deceased from gunshot wounds, who was identified as Isaiah Alexander Woodland, age 18.

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division is continuing the investigation.

The shooting appears to be an isolated event and there is no threat to the general public at this time.

Anyone with additional information about this incident is asked to contact Detective David Lawrence at 301-475-4200, ext. 78130 or email david.lawrence@stmarycountymd.gov.

Citizens may remain anonymous and contact Crime Solvers at 301-475-3333, or text a tip to “TIP239” plus their message to “CRIMES” (274637). Through the Crime Solvers Program tipsters are eligible for an award of up to $1,000 for information about a crime in St. Mary’s County that leads to an arrest or indictment.

Download and Share the St. Mary's Sheriff's Office mobile app: https://apps.myocv.com/share/a48820650

School Resource Officer Investigating Fight at High School: On March 23 at 12:45 p.m., six students were involved in an altercation at Westlake High School. School staff intervened and separated the students; no injuries were reported. The school resource officer has initiated an investigation and consulted the Charles County State’s Attorney’s Office; charges are pending. The students also face disciplinary consequences by the Charles County Public Schools. Anyone with information is asked to call PFC Joffe at 301-609-3282 ext. 0608.

School Resource Officer Investigating Altercation in which Middle School Student Deployed Pepper Spray: On March 24 at approximately 10 a.m., two students were involved in a fight inside Mattawoman Middle School. During the fight, one of the students involved in the altercation deployed pepper spray. Numerous students who were standing nearby were exposed; no injuries were reported. The school resource officer has initiated an investigation. In accordance with MD law, the students will not face criminal charges due to their ages; however, the Charles County Department of Juvenile Services was contacted for recordation and to provide services as needed. The students also face disciplinary action from the Charles County Public Schools. Anyone with information about this case is asked to call PFC Douglas at 301-609-3282 ext. 0658.  

The Calvert County Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division, will host a free household hazardous waste collection event for county residents Saturday, April 1, 2023. The event will be held at Mt. Hope Convenience Center located at 96 Pushaw Station Road in Sunderland, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine. Acceptable hazardous waste items include auto and floor care products, medications, pesticides, gasoline, fertilizers, ammunition and more.

Hazardous household products are common in many homes and must be disposed of carefully in order to prevent dangerous chemical reactions, ignition, burns, vapors and groundwater contamination that can occur when combined with everyday household waste. A substance is considered hazardous if it is corrosive or toxic, ignites easily, and reacts or explodes when mixed with other substances. To determine if a substance is hazardous, check the product labels for words or symbols that indicate caution, warning, danger, poison or toxic. Latex paints will not be accepted at this event.

There is no limit of material per resident. Proof of Calvert County residency is required. Businesses are prohibited from this event. For a full listing of accepted hazardous waste materials and for more information on household hazardous waste collection events, call the Calvert County Solid Waste Division at 410-326-0210 or visit www.CalvertCountymd.gov/HazardousWaste.

Find information on Calvert County Government services online at www.CalvertCountyMd.gov. Stay up to date with Calvert County Government on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CalvertCountyMd and YouTube at www.youtube.com/CalvertCountyGov.