The Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse, Inc (CAASA), is a grassroots coalition of individuals and organizations dedicated to fighting alcohol and other drug abuse in Calvert County. In addition, CAASA is a non-profit corporation that raises funds to support this vital effort. Mission Statement CAASA will involve the entire community to promote a healthy environment […]
Thomas Johnson Bridge Work Postponed
Due to yesterday’s snow SHA was unable to put message boards out and give motorists sufficient notice of the Thomas Johnson Bridge at Solomons, aerial navigation lighting work scheduled for this weekend. Therefore, we have decided to reschedule this work for the following weekend. I apologize for the short notice and any inconvenience. SHA understands […]
Troopers Prepare for Pending Snow Storm
Maryland State Police, in coordination with, the State Highway Administration, and other local agencies prepare for the approaching snow storm. Colonel William M. Pallozzi, Acting Superintendent of the Maryland State Police, reminds motorists to use caution due to the possibility of hazardous driving conditions that may arise from the pending snow storm. Colonel Pallozzi has […]
DNR Icebreaker Aids Frozen Tangier Island
In addition to escorting the ferry boat from Tangier Island, DNR ice breaking crews delivered mail and groceries from Crisfield Thursday using its ice breaking vessel, the 100-foot J. Millard Tawes. Tangier Island, which is around one square mile, has a population of about 700 residents who depend on Crisfield to get their food, supplies, […]
Theft of Mail from Mail Boxes
On February 22 at 4:45 am, Trooper First Class Smith responded to a report of male observed carrying a large amount of mail under his coat on Catalina Drive in Lusby. Jameh A. K. Freeman, 36 of Lusby, was found to be in possession of mail from four different residences. He was arrested and incarcerated at the […]
Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Advisory
Since the beginning of the year, the north end of Calvert County has experienced a string of thefts of RV batteries. Those batteries are usually stored on a small platform on the exterior of the camper, making them vulnerable to thieves. Sheriff Evans and the deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office would like to […]
When is a Controlled Substance a Medicine?
When is a controlled substance a medicine? The Opium Example Heroin comes from the opium plant. Medicines have been developed from the opium plant but we don’t call them “medical heroin.” We call them morphine, Demerol®, Percocet® and other names. These medicines have been approved as safe and effective by FDA to treat moderate to […]
ERT Hosts St. Patrick’s Day Party
This St. Patrick’s Day the St. Mary’s County Emergency Response Team will be hosting a St Patrick’s Day Party on March 17, 2015 at FOP 7 on 21215 Chancellors Run Rd, Great Mills. Each team member is selling tickets in advance at a cost of $20.00 per person which provides all the Food, Soft Drinks, BEER […]
Juvenile Shot with Arrow Flown Out
On February 26, 2015, at approximately 11:45 am, units from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to an address on Valley Lee Court in Prince Frederick, Maryland in reference to an accidental injury involving a juvenile. Upon arriving on location, units discovered a 12 year old male suffering from a single arrow impaled in his leg. […]
House Fire Caused by Electrical Cord
On February 20, 2015, at 7:48 am, a family member detected the odor of smoke coming from the area of the master bedroom. When she went to investigate she discovered the area around the bathroom door on fire. Solomons and St. Leonard’s Volunteer Fire Departments responded to the one story, single family home at 12330 […]