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The Easton Police Department has announced the arrest of a suspect in a manhunt that spanned multiple Maryland jurisdictions and drew a large police presence in Wicomico County in May. On May 30th, at about 4:15 a.m., police were called to a car dealership there on reports of a suspicious person driving a truck with Virginia plates in the parking lot. Police pulled the truck over and noticed a broken passenger side window, ammunition, and equipment that appeared to be law enforcement related. The driver, Donya Jenkins-Patterson, was arrested and later charged. 18 year old Tyler Hill fled but was caught this week. Hill and his alleged accomplice were also connected to earlier vehicle break-ins in Queen Anne’s County.

In Centreville, progressive issues including immigration and racism for optional reading units became a topic of discussion as the Queen Anne’s Board of Education approved two out of six recommended books by the Materials of Instruction Committee July 17. The Bay Times & Record Observer reports teachers looked at gender gap data and test scores and noted a lack of literary protagonists for Hispanic and bi-racial male students to relate to.

Queen Anne’s County Office of the Sheriff is appealing to the public for information related to unsolved homicide.
In August 1992, Herman “Dolly” Callahan was tragically murdered in his home along Route 404 in Queen Anne. Shot at close range with a shotgun, it is believed his killer was someone known to him. The murder weapon has never been found, and the case remains open. It is firmly believed that there are individuals with knowledge pertinent to the murder of Mr. Callahan who have yet to come forward. If you have information regarding this case please contact Sgt. Bassaro at 410-758-0770

On Monday, the Rock Hall Mayor and Council will meet in closed session to discuss the appointment, employment, assignment, promotion, discipline, compensation, removal, resignation, or performance evaluation of appointees, employee, or officials over whom the municipality has jurisdiction. The Closed Session will occur during the Mayor & Council Workshop Meeting which will be held at 6:00 p.m. at St. John Catholic Church Hall, 5621 South Main Street, Rock Hall.

Chestertown, Church Hill and Queenstown each saw two opiod deaths, of the nine reported in Queen Anne’s County last year. There had been none in any of those locations the year prior. Numbers are still down slightly from the single season high for opioid deaths in 2021 with 12 and 10 preceded that in 2020.

Queen Anne’s County Office of the Sheriff announcing the arrest of 37 year old Ashley M. Lefevre. She was found nodding off in a vehicle along Main Street and Watermans Ct. in Grasonville with her car still in drive. When police arrived to check on her, they determined she was impaired. She now faces a slew of charges including pot possession, DWI, Negligent Driving, and Reckless Driving. Lefevre was arrested and later taken to the District Court Commissioner.

Queen Anne’s County Library has been expanding efforts to get more services to incarcerated individuals at Queen Anne’s County Detention Center. This project, funded by an $11,000 grant from the Library Services and Technology Act. Since September 2023, when the first order was submitted, the library has delivered approximately 650 new books, replacing a large portion of the outdated and worn-out collection. Those in the facility are able to visit the library once a week, checking out three books each week.

A camper went up in flames Thursday morning in Chestertown. WBOC reports at approximately 4:45am, a fire broke out at 500 Double Creek Pt. Road. The incident was described as a fire in a “30′ aluminum camper with attached living quarters”.
According to state fire officials, the fire, which was discovered by the owner, took 24 firefighters and 30 minutes to control.
Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal report the preliminary cause as accidental, caused by some kind of electrical malfunction under the camper.

Three out-of-state men were charged by the Chestertown Police Department for the theft of Pride flags and other rainbow-themed items taken from the Emmanuel Church on Cross Street during the weekend of the Juneteenth celebration, June 15, 16. The Kent County News reports in all, nine victims of theft were identified. The crimes occurred on Cross Street, Cannon Street, Greenwood Avenue, Water Street, and High Street. The total loss to the victims is estimated by police at approximately $1,400.

In Rock Hall, Ferry Park Beach Boardwalk will be closed Monday, July 29th through Thursday, August 1st (daytime only) for the Boardwalk to be replaced thanks to the Parks & Recreation Beach Grant from 2021. If you have any questions, please call the Town Office at 410-639-7611.