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Waldorf Man Sentenced To 4 Years In Prison For Gross Negligent Manslaughter - The BayNet

Nijale Zaki Mikal-Brown LA PLATA, Md.— Tony Covington, State’s Attorney for Charles County, announced that on Friday, September 26, 2025, Charles County Circuit Court Judge Makeba Gibbs sentenced Nijale Zaki Mikal-Brown, 22, of Waldorf, to 4 years in prison for the Gross Negligent Manslaughter of Ja’Juan Malik Cobb. Upon release, Mikal-Brown will be on supervised probation for a period of five years. If he violates the terms of his probation, he…Waldorf, Maryland · Waldorf Read Article

Stringer Sentenced To Life Plus 20 Years For First-Degree Murder Of Victim In Apartment Complex Breezeway - The BayNet

Jermaine Christopher Stringer LA PLATA, Md. — Tony Covington, State’s Attorney for Charles County, announced that on Friday, September 26, 2025, Charles County Circuit Court Judge William R. Greer, Jr. sentenced Jermaine Christopher Stringer, 39, to Life plus 20 years in prison for the First-Degree Murder of Arick Jordan Jackson, Use of a Firearm During the Commission of a Crime of Violence, and Possession of a Firearm When Prohibited After Bein…Waldorf, Maryland · Waldorf Read Article

Shirley Evans - The BayNet

On September 15, 2025, Shirley Evans, 87, of La Plata, MD, passed away. Shirley was born on February 2, 1938, in Asheville, NC, to the late Baxter and Milam Renfro. Shirley worked as a manager for A&P Grocery Store for over 20 years. Her dedication and leadership were evident as she guided her team. Shirley’s commitment to excellence and her ability to inspire those around her made her a beloved figure in the workplace. In her free time, she en…La Plata, Maryland · La Plata Read Article

UPDATE: Owner of JNJ Towing Arrested After "Peeping Tom" Incident in Waldorf

UPDATE 10/01/2025: Court documents added – A man, who was later identified as Emanuel Jermaine Simmons, of Hughesville, was caught on camera engaging in lewd behavior outside a woman’s bedroom window in Waldorf. The incident occurred on the morning of September 2, 2025, when a neighbor showed the adult female victim a video of an unidentified man looking through her residence window while masturbating. The victim had been getting ready for work …Waldorf, Maryland · Waldorf Read Article

College of Southern Maryland Celebrates Reopening of the Southern Maryland Studies Center

Nearly 100 faculty, staff, and community members gathered at the College of Southern Maryland’s Dr. Elaine Ryan Library in the Learning Resource Building on the La Plata Campus on September 17, 2025, to celebrate the reopening of the Southern Maryland Studies Center, a resource dedicated to preserving and sharing the region’s history. The day’s historical significance was echoed throughout the program. With the college opening its doors on Septe…La Plata, Maryland · La Plata Read Article

Driver charged with DUI after rear-ending school bus

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Authorities charged a man with driving under the influence after he rear-ended a loaded school bus on Monday.Waldorf, Maryland · Waldorf See the Story

Nichole Keihn Indicted For Embezzling Up To $100,000 From Charles County Nonprofit - The BayNet

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Charles County Man Sentenced To 14 Years For Commercial Armed Robbery Spree - The BayNet

Daniel Michael Harris GREENBELT, Md. – U.S. District Judge Deborah K. Chasanow sentenced Daniel Michael Harris, Sr., 44, of Waldorf, Maryland, to 14 years in federal prison for committing four armed robberies while using, carrying, and brandishing a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence. Kelly O. Hayes, U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland, announced the sentence with Special Agent in Charge William J. DelBagno of the Feder…Charles County · Charles County Read Article

First Responders in Charles, and Prince George's County Awarded Grants for New Equipment

During the September 25th, 2025, Charles County Board of Fire and Rescue meeting, the Charles County Dive Team presented grant details that will provide them new technology with an underwater drone for search and rescue missions. CCDR received the $15,000 grant from the DC Fire and EMS Foundation, Legacy on Ice, to help offset the cost of an underwater drone. The team qualified for the grant because of its mutual aid response to the tragic aircr…Charles County · Charles County Read Article

Charles County Advances Housing, Fiscal Plans

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On Tuesday, September 23, 2025, the Charles County Board of Commissioners convened its annual State Legislative Proposals Work Session in La Plata, Maryland, to shape the county’s 2026 legislative package for the Maryland General Assembly, set to convene in January. The session, a critical step in aligning county priorities with state-level action, resulted in a consensus on 14 proposals, with three additional proposals slated for further discus…La Plata, Maryland · La Plata Read Article