WALDORF, Md. – In a commitment to transparency and accountability, Charles County Sheriff Troy D. Berry is informing the public of recent actions involving a Charles County Sheriff’s officer. On June 11, Sgt. Robert Smith, of the Charles County Sheriff’s Office, was suspended with pay after the Agency was informed of charges being placed against […] The post Charles County Sheriff’s Officer Pleads Guilty To DUI appeared first on The BayNet ..read more

CALIFORNIA, Md. – Every weekday, we will provide our members with a short and informative audio news recap surrounding interesting and important topics in Southern Maryland! To unlock this feature, along with an ad-free experience and more, click join now below! Below are the articles covered today: Hollywood Man Arrested, Charged With Multiple Counts Of […] The post The BayNet Daily Newscast: Hollywood Man Arrested, Charged With Multiple Counts Of First-Degree Assault Following Incident In Leonardtown (July 26, 2024) appeared first on The BayNet ..read more

LEONARDTOWN, Md. –  At this week’s commissioner meeting, the St. Mary’s County School Board outlined a new cell phone policy aimed at reducing classroom distractions and improving student engagement. The policy, which will be implemented in phases starting with the new school year, is designed to balance the needs of students and parents with the […] The post St. Mary’s County School Board Unveils New Cell Phone Policy To Enhance Student Focus appeared first on The BayNet ..read more

LEONARDTOWN, Md. – On Thursday, July 25, 2024, Patrol Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call from a business owner for the report of a suspicious incident that had occurred Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at approximately 9:45 p.m. in the parking lot of an establishment located in the 25000 block […] The post Hollywood Man Arrested, Charged With Multiple Counts Of First-Degree Assault Following Incident In Leonardtown appeared first on The BayNet ..read more

PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. – Hunter Lee Kirby, 27, of Prince Frederick, was sentenced on July 26, 2024, to 35 years in prison, with 10 years of active time, for distribution of child pornography and sex abuse of a minor. The sentence was imposed by Judge Andrew S. Rappaport of the Calvert County Circuit Court. In […] The post Prince Frederick Man Receives 35-Year Sentence For Sexual Abusing A Minor appeared first on The BayNet ..read more

LAUREL, Md. — In the early hours of July 21, 2024, at approximately 3:40 a.m., emergency personnel were dispatched to the intersection of Laurel Fort Meade Road and the access road to Delta Bingo in the 3600 block for a hit-and-run crash involving a pedestrian. The victim, identified as 34-year-old Devin Michael Jones of Laurel, […] The post Hit-And-Run Crash Claims Life Of Anne Arundel County Man appeared first on The BayNet ..read more

HOLLYWOOD, Md. — PM KIDZ Hollywood is gearing up for an unforgettable Back-to-School event set to take place on Saturday, August 3rd, 2024. From 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, families are invited to 23620 Three Notch Road Unit 101 for a day filled with excitement, free school supplies, and engaging activities. The event promises to […] The post Join Us For The Ultimate Back-To-School Event At PM KIDZ Hollywood! appeared first on The BayNet ..read more

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NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, PATUXENT RIVER, Md. – NAVAIR’s Security Cooperation Office (SSCO) International Programs Junior Personnel Development Program celebrates its ninth year on National Intern Day, July 25. Since its conception in 2015, the NAVAIR SSCO program has flourished into a robust initiative. Starting with a singular intern in its first year, it now […] The post SSCO Summer Internship Program Brings Innovation To NAVAIR appeared first on The BayNet ..read more

PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. – During the week of July 15, 2024 – July 21, 2024, Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to 1,738 calls for service throughout the community including, but not limited to:  Check Welfare / Mental Health: 68Disorderly: 20Domestics: 15Motor Vehicle Crashes: 41Patrol Checks / School Checks: 760Suspicious Persons / Vehicles: 33Traffic Complaints: […] The post Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Crime Blotter appeared first on The BayNet ..read more