Month: January 2015

Breaking News, Police Beat, This Just In!

FINAL CHECKOUT: Cops say man camped out with tent on bed in his motel room; found dead when he failed to check out on time

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The initial investigation has determined that the incident was reported at approximately 2:30 p.m., Saturday, January 3, 2015, after an employee of the Days Inn located at 900 Churchman’s Road in Newark, contacted 9-1-1 after finding a motel guest apparently deceased in his room after checking on his welfare. Emergency Medical Services personnel responded to the motel where they located Matthew Ornstein, 34, of Chevy Chase, Maryland, unresponsive inside of a tent that he had erected on top of his bed inside of the room. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Obits

Walter “Dickie” Barnes Jr. Veteran and Volunteer

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Walter “Dickie” Barnes, Jr., 67 of Ridge, passed away surrounded by loved ones on December 18, 2014. He was a proud and active resident of St. Mary’s County. He was a member of the American Legion, Lions Club, Optimist Club and VFW. His hobbies included hunting, playing cards, spending time with family and helping others in any way he could.

Breaking News, Court News, EMT and fire, Police Beat

Virginia Police Beat: Corey M. Hall from Louisa County charged in fatal hit and run on New Year’s Eve

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Corey M. Hall from Louisa County charged in felony hit and run on New Year’s Eve

LOUISA COUNTY, VA. – Jason L. King, 35, of Bumpass, Va., was killed on New Year’s Eve by a Louisa County man who is now behind bars after being arrested for the fatal hit and run.

Thanks to the tips and leads called in by the public, Virginia State Police Trooper B. J. Dibble was able to identify, locate and arrest Corey M. Hall, 20, of Louisa County Thursday evening on January 1, 2015. Hall has been charged with Felony Hit and Run.

Breaking News, Court News, Drugs and trafficking, DWI Hit Parade, Police Beat

Eastern Shore Police Beat: DUI driver Scott Allen Buchanan rammed Maryland State Police patrol car after chase; two prior DUI convictions lurk over him

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Dukes of Hazard Grad Scott Allen Buchanan Fled from Cop before Plunging into Ditch

Rammed police car and arrested for DUI and slew of Traffic Charges; not his first rodeo – busted for DUI in 2009, 2001

OCEAN PINES, MD. — Scott Allen Buchanan was out for a party time on Rt. 90 and St. Martins Neck Road at 3:12 am on Dec. 16th when Maryland State Trooper Gallagher attempted to stop him for speeding by activating his lights and siren. Instead of stopping, Buchanan figured it was time to haul butt and put the pedal to the metal.

Breaking News, Court News, Drugs and trafficking, DWI Hit Parade, Fraud, Police Beat, This Just In!

Southern Md. Police Beat: Mandy handy with her fist; smacked a guy and made him cry; pill-popping Mama had baby in car while DUI

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A Kinder Gentler Kind of Drug & DUI Arrest: impaired mama had kid in back seat

GREAT MILLS, MD. — On Friday, December 19, 2014 at 7:33 pm, Tpr. A. Oyler initiated a traffic stop on a gold passenger car on Route 237 at Horse Head Road for a minor traffic infraction. Upon making contact with the driver, Amanda L. Kinder, 30, of Great Mills, Tpr. Oyler observed that she appeared to be under the influence. Tpr. Oyler also observed a juvenile, 9 months, in the backseat. Ms. Kinder performed Standardized Field Sobriety Testing and was subsequently placed under arrest for Driving While Impaired by Drugs or Alcohol. A search incident to arrest produced suspected CDS, and Ms. Kinder admitted to having taken Suboxone and Xanax prior to driving