LEONARDTOWN, MD – The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County are pleased to announce that Comcast is expanding its Xfinity 10G network to more than 17,500 additional homes and businesses across 450 miles in St. Mary’s. Construction has begun and the project – which includes communities in Broad Creek, California, Callaway, Great Mills, Lexington Park, and Wildewood – will be completed in phases, with an expected completion of the project in 2028.
Comcast’s expansion announcement can be found here – including details on the full suite of Xfinity and Comcast Business services that will be delivered to residents and businesses.
“On behalf of the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County, I applaud Comcast for this investment in our community, which will provide residents and businesses with more choice when it comes to advanced broadband services,” said Commissioner President Randy Guy.
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School Resource Officer Investigating Altercation at Henry Lackey High School: On April 28 at 10:45 a.m., five students at Henry Lackey High School became involved in a fight inside a classroom. The students separated and one of the students involved was treated by a school nurse for an injury sustained during the altercation. A school resource officer has initiated an investigation and will contact the Charles County State’s Attorney’s Office relating to charges. The students also face disciplinary consequences from the Charles County Public Schools. Anyone with information about this case is asked to call Cpl. Plunkett at 301-609-3282 ext. 0469.
On April 27 at 2:16 p.m., the School Resource Officer and administrators at General Smallwood Middle School were notified that a student had ingested a gummy earlier in the day containing suspected THC which had been given to them by another student. The student felt ill and went home, and was later taken to a hospital for evaluation. As officers continue their investigation to determine where the student got the edible, parents are urged to talk to their children about the dangers of ingesting foods or liquids that contain dangerous substances.
Anyone with information is asked to call PFC Barry at 301-609-3282 ext. 0574 or the Charles County Public Schools' See Something, Say Something online confidential reporting tool posted at https://www.ccboe.com/community/see-something-say-something. Tipsters who want to remain anonymous may also contact Charles County Crime Solvers by calling 1-866-411-TIPS (8477).
During the week of April 17 – April 23, 2023, Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to 1,954 calls for service throughout the community.
Commercial Burglary: 23-26817
The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a commercial burglary that occurred at the King Smoke tobacco shop located at 4955 St. Leonard Road in St. Leonard. The burglary occurred on Monday, April 17, 2023 around 3:40 a.m. Investigation revealed an unknown (s) suspect forced entry into the business and began smashing display cases then rummaged through the entire building. The suspect was wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans, dark shoes, and gloves. The estimated value of stolen property is over $10,000.00.
Damaged Property: 23-27449
On April 20, 2023, DFC Gilmore responded to the parking lot of the North Beach Senior Apartments located at 8933 Chesapeake Avenue in North Beach, for the report of damaged property. Investigation reve
Replica Firearm and Suspected Cannabis Recovered from Student: On April 25 at 9:38 a.m., a school administrator at North Point High School became aware a student was possibly in possession of cannabis in their book bag and notified a school resource officer. The bag was recovered at which time over 2.5 ounces of suspected cannabis and a replica semi-automatic firearm, which was determined to be a BB gun, was recovered. The student was arrested on the scene and charged with possession of a dangerous weapon on school grounds and possession of cannabis. The student also faces disciplinary consequences from the Charles County Public Schools. Anyone with information about this case is asked to call Cpl. Smith at 301-609-3282 ext. 0513.