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GREENBELT, Md. – A federal jury convicted Charmaine Miesha Brown, age 45, of Lusby, Maryland, late yesterday for conspiracies to commit passport fraud and wire fraud, as well as bankruptcy fraud, and making a false statement in bankruptcy proceeding. The guilty verdict was announced by United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Erek L. […]
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GREENBELT, Md. – A federal jury convicted Charmaine Miesha Brown, age 45, of Lusby, Maryland, late yesterday for conspiracies to commit passport fraud and wire fraud, as well as bankruptcy fraud, and making a false statement in bankruptcy proceeding. 
The guilty verdict was announced by United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Erek L. Barron; Special Agent in Charge Karen L. Brown Cleveland of the U.S. Department of the State’s Diplomatic Security Service, Washington Field Office; Special Agent in Charge Colleen Lawlor of the Social Security Administration – Office of Inspector General, Philadelphia Field Division; and Inspector General Joseph V. Cuffari of the Department of Homeland Security.
As detailed in trial testimony, in January 2014, Charmaine Miesha Brown, a United States citizen, married <a>Andrews Oduro Brown</a>, a/k/a “Andrews Oduro,” a Ghanaian national who entered the United States in May 2013.  In 2021, Oduro obtained legal permanent resident status in the United States through his marriage to Brown. 
According to trial testimony, including testimony from Brown, and court documents, from December 2014 through April 2021, Brown and Oduro conspired to obtain United States passports for Oduro’s children, who were non-United States citizens, through false statements and fraudulent identity documents. 
For example, the evidence established that on December 1, 2014, Brown submitted an application for a passport in the name of Brown’s child, Child C, who is a U.S. citizen, but bearing the photograph of Oduro’s child, Child A, who was born in Ghana and is not a U.S. citizen.  After the application was approved, Child A traveled from Ghana to the United States using the fraudulently obtained U.S. passport.  On March 16, 2015, Brown and Oduro applied for a passport in Child A’s own name and submitted a fraudulent Ghanaian birth certificate in support of the application, falsely stating that Brown was Child A’s birth mother.  As detailed at trial, on March 17, 2020, Brown and Oduro applied for a passport in the name of Child B, Oduro’s non-U.S. citizen child, and again submitted a fraudulent Ghanaian birth certificate in support of the application, falsely stating that Brown was Child B’s birth mother.  After the application was approved, Child B used the fraudulently obtained U.S. passport to travel into the U.S.
Further, the evidence proved that from August 2016 through April 2021, Brown and Oduro conspired to receive payments from the state of Maryland’s Child Care Scholarship Program to which they were not entitled.  The Child Care Scholarship Program, formerly known as the Child Care Subsidy Program, provides reimbursement for childcare and direct payments to providers of childcare to low-income families.  Brown falsely reported to the state of Maryland that a friend, Individual 1, was watching her children.  Brown also falsely represented that Oduro was an “absent parent,” when in fact Oduro lived in the same home.  In addition, the trial evidence established that Individual 1 visited the United States in 2011 to 2012 before returning to Ghana and could not have provided the childcare services.  Instead, Oduro posed as Individual 1 and obtained payments from the state of Maryland between 2016 and 2021 to provide childcare to his and Brown’s own children .
Finally, according to trial testimony and court documents, on March 5, 2018, Brown and Oduro defrauded creditors and the bankruptcy trustee, by filing a fraudulent Chapter 7 bankruptcy petition in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Maryland, using the name and partial social security number of Individual 1, seeking the discharge of thousands of dollars in debts and tax obligations to the state of Maryland that Oduro incurred using the name and PII of Individual 1. Court records show that Brown filled out the petition documents. On June 21, 2018, Oduro appeared at the discharge hearing in the bankruptcy court and identified himself as Individual 1, presenting a Pennsylvania identification that Brown and Oduro had fraudulently obtained in the name of Individual 1. According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, as a result of the fraudulent bankruptcy petition in the name of Individual 1, Oduro and Brown caused the entry of an order discharging debt that Oduro incurred in the name of Individual 1.
<a>Brown faces a maximum sentence of five years in federal prison for conspiracy to commit passport fraud; a maximum of 20 years in federal prison for conspiracy to commit wire fraud; a maximum of five years in prison for bankruptcy fraud; and a maximum of five years in prison for a false statement in a federal bankruptcy proceeding.  </a>U.S. District Judge Theodore D. Chuang has scheduled sentencing for Brown on July 23, 2024.
On December 14, 2023, Andrews Oduro Brown, age 41, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit passport fraud, aggravated identity theft, and bankruptcy fraud.  Judge Chuang sentenced Oduro to 28 months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release and ordered Oduro to pay restitution of $127,951.22.
United States Attorney Erek L. Barron commended the State Department’s Diplomatic Security Service, the Social Security Administration Office of Inspector General, and the Department of Homeland Security – Office of Inspector General for their work in the investigation.  Mr. Barron thanked Assistant U.S. Attorney Coreen Mao and Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Gustavo Ruiz, who are prosecuting the federal case.
For more information on the Maryland U.S. Attorney’s Office, its priorities, and resources available to help the community, please visit <a href="http://www.justice.gov/usao-md" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.justice.gov/usao-md</a> and <a href="https://www.justice.gov/usao-md/community-outreach" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.justice.gov/usao-md/community-outreach</a>.
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ANNAPOLIS, Md. – The weather forecast for the next week promises mild and sunny conditions, perfect for venturing into the outdoors for fishing with family and friends. Trout continue to be stocked each week in the put-and-take trout waters, and a wide variety of fish are active, including the northern snakehead. Forecast Summary: April 24 […]
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ANNAPOLIS, Md. – The weather forecast for the next week promises mild and sunny conditions, perfect for venturing into the outdoors for fishing with family and friends. Trout continue to be stocked each week in the put-and-take trout waters, and a wide variety of fish are active, including the northern snakehead.
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Forecast Summary: April 24 – April 30:
Stable, moderate weather this week will make for great fishing conditions to enjoy the variety of fish currently swimming in Maryland’s waters. Main Chesapeake Bay surface temperatures are holding in the high 50s. River temperatures have also risen to the upper 50s and low 60s, although <a href="https://www.weather.gov/marfc/WaterTemperatures" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">smaller streams and downwind areas will warm faster</a> on a sunny day and can hold temperatures even warmer. Such low salinity areas will be prime areas to look for hickory and American shad as they move upriver to spawn. Keep an eye out for large gamefish ambushing the shad as they move upriver.
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Expect above average flows for the Potomac and Susquehanna rivers but <a href="https://waterwatch.usgs.gov/?m=real&r=md" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">average flows for most of the other Maryland rivers and streams.</a> Expect poor but improving water clarity for the Maryland portion of the Bay down to the Bay Bridge as well as the Potomac River down to the 301 Bridge. To see the latest water clarity conditions, check <a href="http://eyesonthebay.dnr.maryland.gov/eyesonthebay/satellite.cfm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Eyes on the Bay Satellite Maps</a>. There will be above average <a href="http://dnr.maryland.gov/Fisheries/Pages/Tide-Finder.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">tidal currents</a> through Tuesday as a result of the full moon on April 24.
For more detailed and up-to-date fishing conditions in your area, continue to check out <a href="http://eyesonthebay.dnr.maryland.gov/eyesonthebay/clickbeforecast.cfm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Click Before You Cast</a>.
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Upper Chesapeake Bay
Flows at the Conowingo Dam have moderated this week, but waters remained stained. Anglers are seeing the hickory shad runs peaking this week in the lower Susquehanna and Octoraro Creek. Anglers are also catching hickory shad at the mouth of Deer Creek. A few American shad are being caught close to the Conowingo Dam pool. Anglers are urged to bring a variety of colors in their shad dart inventory as well as small gold and silver spoons. Sun conditions and water clarity can have a large effect on color preferences that will attract the attention of hickory and American shad.
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Decreased flows at the Conowingo Dam have attracted anglers looking to fish for flathead catfish in the turbine wash. Most are casting heavy jig heads with soft plastics and a strip of gizzard shad for the largest success. Flathead catfish can also be found just below the dam pool and as one moves down the river a transition occurs where blue catfish begin to dominate the catches. 
Blue catfish with a mix of large channel catfish can be found from the lower Susquehanna River south through the entire upper bay region to the Bay Bridge. Most of the blue catfish being caught are large and they tend to be spread out along channel edges. Many anglers are heading out in boats with family and friends and enjoying plenty of fun fishing during the striped bass closure. Shore anglers can access various public and private piers and docks along the shores of the upper bay region and its tidal rivers. <a href="https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/southern/sandypoint.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sandy Point State Park</a> is a great place to fish for blue catfish for those with light to medium surf fishing tackle at the point locally known as the “rips” or from the jetty near the Bay Bridge.
Cut bait is a popular bait of choice but chicken liver and chicken breast meat scented with various scents including WD-40 are working well. The Maryland DNR website provides a <a href="https://dnr.maryland.gov/fisheries/Pages/blue-catfish/blue_catfish_main.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">wealth of information on blue catfish</a>, including how to fish for them and how to prepare them for the dinner table. 
Fishing for white perch is good this week in many of the tidal rivers and creeks of the upper bay, usually several miles below the spawning reaches. Fishing with small spinnerbaits and Roadrunner type lures is a great option. Bottom rigs baited with grass shrimp or pieces of bloodworm are also popular for deeper waters.
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Anglers in the middle Bay are finding blue catfish along the channels in the bay this week due to the low salinity values due to spring runoff of freshwater. Locations near the Bay Bridge, Hacketts Point, the Brick House Bar area, down to Tilghman Island and the mouth of the Choptank River. Most of the blue catfish being caught are large, usually from 15 pounds up to 30 pounds or more. Cut bait of menhaden is a popular choice for bait but many anglers are having good success with chicken liver and chicken breast meat cut into chunks and soaked in various scents.
The Choptank River has one of the largest blue catfish populations in the middle bay region and offers anglers good fishing in a more sheltered setting than fishing out on the open waters of the bay. One can fish from boats as small as a kayak or from the shores. The sections of the river from Denton to the town of Cambridge offer some of the best fishing along the channel edges this week.
Fishing for white perch in the tidal rivers of the middle bay region is good this week in several of the region’s tidal rivers. Anglers are having fun casting a variety of small spinnerbaits and jigs in the narrower sections of the rivers. Fishing with grass shrimp or pieces of bloodworm on a simple bottom rig is also an excellent way to fish for them in deeper waters. The Choptank River has recently been a good place to fish with grass shrimp on a bottom rig for white perch. One unfortunate consequence of fishing with small baits are 14-inch blue catfish that keep gobbling up the small baits.
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Anglers in the Bay are focusing on catching blue catfish throughout the region and enjoying the catch-and-release fishery for hickory and American shad in the Potomac this week. Fishing for blue catfish has hit high gear as water temperatures warm and the catfish are becoming more active. The hickory shad spawning runs in the Potomac in the District of Columbia waters is peaking this week and American shad will linger a bit longer. Colorful shad darts and small gold and silver spoons are popular lures for those using spinning gear and fly-fishing tackle.
The tidal Potomac River from the Wilson Bridge downriver to as far as the mouth of the river is providing plenty of blue catfish action. The Patuxent River from Jug Bay south to Benedict is an excellent place to fish, and the Nanticoke River near Sharptown is the place to be on the Eastern Shore. It should be noted that the Wicomico and Pocomoke rivers are also holding expanding populations of blue catfish.
Anglers can find good shoreline fishing locations at many of these areas, it will just take some exploring for newcomers. Others are out in their boats and even kayaks in the more protected waters and enjoying good fishing. Most anglers are using cut bait with circle hooks with or without a small inline float and a fish finder sliding sinker rig. Using a bait caster type spinning reel or putting a conventional reel on free spool and the clicker helps a circle hook do its job. Cut gizzard shad, menhaden, or white perch are popular baits as are chicken liver and scented chicken breast.
Anglers are finding white perch in the tidal rivers several miles below the spawning reaches as they head towards the mouth of the tidal rivers and nearby bay waters. In shallower water casting a variety of small spinnerbaits and jigs is a great way to target them with light spinning tackle. In deeper waters a simple bottom rig baited with grass shrimp, or pieces of bloodworm can work wonders when targeting white perch moving down the rivers.
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Freshwater Fishing
Put-and-take trout anglers continue to enjoy the continued generous stocking of trout in many of the trout management waters. Trout waters in the central, southern, and eastern regions with marginal summer water conditions will continue to be stocked through a good part of May, so anglers are urged to make time to get the family out to local community ponds that are being stocked. Several ponds and creeks in Montgomery and Baltimore counties were stocked recently. To see the latest stockings see the <a href="https://dnr.maryland.gov/fisheries/Pages/trout/stocking.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Maryland DNR trout stocking website</a>.
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The Susquehanna and Potomac rivers have been experiencing high flows and plagued with stained waters for several weeks now. There is no forecast of rain for the next week so hopefully water flows and water quality will improve. Fisheries biologist Josh Henesy sent us a report from the upper Potomac late last week: “Water levels are high, but color is fishable and ideal for smallmouth – which should be the most sought-after fish right now.  The bass seem to be moving into spawning areas but based on our collections, are still several weeks away from spawning. Water temps are in the upper 50s to 60 degrees, and with this level, color, and time of year, spinnerbaits would be my number one choice!”
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Fishing for largemouth bass is very good this week in both tidal and nontidal waters. Largemouth bass are in a pre-spawn mode of activity. In the southern, central, and eastern regions, male largemouth bass are preparing spawning beds and females are holding in slightly deeper waters and feeding aggressively. Casting spinnerbaits and plastic worms are two excellent lures to use. Emerging grass beds and sunken wood are two excellent places to target. 
Northern snakeheads are becoming active and especially the larger ones. They can be found near any kind of structure or emerging grass beds, fallen branches and brush submerged in the water along shorelines are excellent places to target. Casting white paddletails, chatterbaits with large creature soft plastics as trailers and frogs are very popular lures. Dead sticking a large minnow under a bobber is always a great tactic while casting lures, just be sure to keep an eye on that bobber. On sunny afternoons sun exposed waters are a good location to look for northern snakeheads looking for a little warmth.
The middle to upper sections of the tributary rivers in the upper bay are providing some exciting northern snakehead opportunities. The middle and Bush rivers are particularly good. The tributaries to the Potomac, the lower Dorchester County backwaters and tidal waters throughout the Chesapeake all have a number of northern snakeheads present.
Chain pickerel are providing plenty of fun and exciting fishing and can be found in the upper sections of most all tidal rivers, and nontidal ponds and reservoirs. The thick grass beds of the summer months are forming but there is still plenty of open water to find chain pickerel lurking near sunken wood and similar structures. Spinners, spoons, paddletails and jerkbaits are all good lures to use but consider removing the treble hooks and replacing them with single inline hooks. Chain pickerel have a habit of engulfing baits and often get hooked in the gills which is usually fatal.
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Atlantic Ocean and Coastal Bays
Black drum are starting to show up in the surf and surf casters are soaking baits of sand fleas and clams, hoping to tie into one. These are usually black drum in the 15-pound to 40-pound size range and generally make for good eating. A few striped bass are being caught in the surf, but it will be another week or two before the Chesapeake Bay spawners pass by on their trip to New England waters. In the meantime, clearnose skates and dogfish are keeping anglers busy.
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Fishing for tautog along the Ocean City Inlet jetties and the Route 50 Bridge and bulkheads has been very good this week. Anglers are catching plenty of tautog measuring over the 16-inch minimum. The daily limit is four fish and catching 3 or 4 legal-sized tautog is not uncommon. Sand fleas and pieces of crab are the most popular baits.
Striped bass are entertaining anglers casting soft plastic jigs and paddletails in the inlet, the Route 50 and 90 bridges. Most come up a little shy of the 28-inch minimum but offer plenty of fun catch and release action and now and then a legal-sized striped bass is caught. There are even a few large bluefish to be found inside the Ocean City Inlet and despite cold water and churned up bay waters a few flounder have been caught in the Thorofare Channel. Tautog continue to be the main attraction at the offshore wreck and reef sites this week. Anglers are catching a mix of medium to large tautog on pieces of crab.
“The woods are made for the hunters of dreams, the brooks for the fishers of songs.” – Sam Foss
<a href="https://news.maryland.gov/dnr/?s=maryland+fishing+report&as_sfid=AAAAAAXXp1nkqnFvmIJlOAlViQu7UkPG6LJcil5tiQz_85kK_JL5N7jQqoB50iRrkRcMHlX3UaZCPwK2q6lfp5R_QnYqeSi6-SSsxtZnV8BCONtREB2C2GtYyjV07QK_fTKZ97I%3D&as_fid=6643bc74de8ce9c62b0b9568836e825f3e44ce09" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Maryland Fishing Report</a> is written and compiled by Keith Lockwood, fisheries biologist with the <a href="https://dnr.maryland.gov/Pages/default.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Maryland Department of Natural Resources</a>.
Click Before You Cast is written by Tidewater Ecosystem Assessment Director Tom Parham.
This report is now available on your Amazon Echo device — just ask Alexa to “open Maryland Fishing Report.” 
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<title>Leo Boucher ’23 Places Second At The U.S. Olympic Team Trials</title>
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ST. MARY’S CITY, Md. – Leo Boucher ’23 placed second at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials for the Men’s Dinghy (ILCA 7) held in Miami, Florida in February. In the days leading up to the regatta, Boucher — named All-American when sailing for St. Mary’s College of Maryland — received a surprise visit from St. […]
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ST. MARY’S CITY, Md. – Leo Boucher ’23 placed second at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials for the Men’s Dinghy (ILCA 7) held in Miami, Florida in February.
In the days leading up to the regatta, Boucher — named All-American when sailing for St. Mary’s College of Maryland — received a surprise visit from St. Mary’s College President Tuajuanda C. Jordan.
“It was great to have President Jordan come down to see this side of sailing,” Boucher said of the difference in collegiate sailing that Jordan would see on the St. Mary’s River and sailing a regatta for the Olympic trials on the Atlantic Ocean.
The second place capture was not enough to propel Boucher to the Olympics but he remained positive about the experience and was pleased with all the SMCM support he’s had along the way.
Supporting Boucher and helping him train was St. Mary’s College’s Director of Sailing and Varsity Sailing Coach Bill Ward, who coached Boucher his entire SMCM career. Boucher said he was glad to have Ward with him as Ward has experience with coaching at this higher level of competition and was a strong asset for him.
In addition to winning the national men’s singlehanded championships twice (2019 and 2021), Boucher was recognized for his affable personality and competitive spirit with both the Inter-Collegiate Sailing Association (ICSA) Robert H. Hobbs Sportsmanship Award and the Middle Atlantic Intercollegiate Sailing Association Sportsperson of the Year Award in 2023. He picked up MAISA Open Sailor of the Year honors as a senior as well, making him the first-ever sailor in the history of college sailing to garner both MAISA awards in the same year.
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<title>Recap Of The League Of Women Voters Circuit Court Forum</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2024 14:12:22 +0000</pubDate>
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LEONARDTOWN, Md. – On April 11th, the Saint Mary’s County Chapter of the League of Women Voters (LWV) along with the Saint Mary’s County NAACP held a debate forum featuring candidates for the upcoming Judge of the Circuit Court election. The candidates featured for Judge of the Circuit Court were Amy Lorenzini and Sue Ann […]
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LEONARDTOWN, Md. – On April 11th, the Saint Mary’s County Chapter of the League of Women Voters (LWV) along with the Saint Mary’s County NAACP held a debate forum featuring candidates for the upcoming Judge of the Circuit Court election.
The candidates featured for Judge of the Circuit Court were Amy Lorenzini and Sue Ann Armitage. The moderators for the debate were Kathleen Werner, Vice President of the Saint Mary’s County LWV, Marsha Williams, President of the Saint Mary’s County NAACP, and Alonzo Gaskin, Second Vice-President of the Saint Mary’s County NAACP.
Each candidate had around three minutes to give their opening statement to introduce themselves and what their campaign represents.
Lorenzini, who was appointed to her position two years ago by then-Governor Larry Hogan, spoke of her commitment to the safety of the community and its children.
Armitage spoke of her experience as a litigator and business owner of 30 years, a fact that she believes makes her more qualified for the job of circuit court judge.
Highlights included both women explaining their judicial philosophy.
“My judicial philosophy is characterized by five principles,” said Lorenzini. “Always come prepared and ready to listen to people on the bench, afford all parties fairness and due process of law, listen to everyone and don’t jump to any conclusions, maintain an open mind throughout the proceedings, and have no personal agenda.”
“I believe in being fair and impartial,” Armitage replied. “If you’ve ever had me represent you, you know that I am always fair and I apply the facts to the law. That’s what’s important. Impartiality is very important.”
Another noteworthy highlight included when the candidates were asked “How would you address the problem with hate crime and violence among our youth?”
According to Lorenzini, “I listen to the parties and I make a decision based on those parts of sentencing that I need to consider as a judge; they include punishment, they include deterrents, they include rehabilitation and I take each case and I make a decision on each particular case that comes before me.”
“Hate crimes are very serious crimes and we have no recourse for our youth except for the juvenile delinquency court,” said Armitage. “Some of these crimes are perpetrated throughout their family, and I think that if we could grab the youths now and rehabilitate them before they end up in our adult court, that’s what we need to do.”
Early voting for the Primary Election will be held from May 2 to 9. The Primary Election will be held on May 14th.
To watch the full forum, click <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9c0LmYKQ-o" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.
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<dc:creator><![CDATA[Julie Hawkins]]></dc:creator>
<pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2024 14:09:08 +0000</pubDate>
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Congress passed a bill this week to ban the popular social media app TikTok. Lawmakers pushed for the ban and President Joe Biden signed it because they think the Chinese company that owns it could use data from the app to spy on Americans. There is a deal that could be made though that would […]
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Congress passed a bill this week to ban the popular social media app TikTok.
Lawmakers pushed for the ban and President Joe Biden signed it because they think the Chinese company that owns it could use data from the app to spy on Americans.
There is a deal that could be made though that would allow the app to still be used in the United States. The company, ByteDance, just has to sell it.
President Biden set a January 19, 2025 deadline for that sale to happen.
The company is challenging the bill on First Amendment grounds and says they don’t plan on going anywhere.
If ByteDance does not sell, app stores operated by Apple, Alphabet’s Google, and others could not legally offer TikTok or provide Web hosting services to ByteDance-controlled applications or TikTok’s website.
Many are urging the White House to not ban TikTok because 8,000 Americans work for TikTok in New York and California.
170 million Americans use the app.
The BayNet wants to know your thoughts. Do you want to see TikTok banned? Let us know!
Contact our news desk at <a href="mailto:news@thebaynet.com">news@thebaynet.com</a>
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<title>Earth Day Celebrated With $3.4 Million Federal Investment In Prince George’s County Water Infrastructure</title>
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<dc:creator><![CDATA[U.S. Senator Ben Cardin]]></dc:creator>
<pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2024 13:31:30 +0000</pubDate>
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Congressman Glenn Ivey (all D-Md.) highlighted $3,423,000 in direct federal investments to improve the health of the Anacostia River, upgrade stormwater infrastructure and mitigate flooding across three communities in Prince George’s County. “Water is our most valuable commodity and should be clean and safe for everyone. […]
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Congressman Glenn Ivey (all D-Md.) highlighted $3,423,000 in direct federal investments to improve the health of the Anacostia River, upgrade stormwater infrastructure and mitigate flooding across three communities in Prince George’s County.
“Water is our most valuable commodity and should be clean and safe for everyone. For too many areas in Prince George’s County old, aging infrastructure has caused unsafe drinking water and damaging floods that put communities at risk,” said Senator Cardin. “Prince George’s County municipalities are leading projects to protect our water and communities, and Team Maryland is supporting that effort. This investment will help build on the progress that we’ve made for cleaner, safer water and demonstrates the continued partnership with federal and local governments to support our communities.”
“Protecting water quality and improving flood resilience are critical to the health and safety of our communities. These direct investments will strengthen local stormwater infrastructure in our Port Towns and historic neighborhoods in Prince George’s County to mitigate flooding risks, upgrade local water systems, and safeguard wildlife habitats. We’re excited to see our local partners put these federal funds to work for the good of Marylanders,” said Senator Van Hollen.
“Climate change is real.  It impacts communities from Cottage City to Cheverly to Ocean City Maryland and all across our state and world.  These community funding projects address water quality and water safety mitigation.  I thank Senators Cardin and Van Hollen for their leadership in helping residents in Prince George’s County to have a healthier Anacostia watershed and safer storm drainage controls for homeowners and businesses,” said Congressman Glenn Ivey, (Md-04).
The federal lawmakers secured $225,000 for the Anacostia Water Society’s ongoing work to improve water quality in the Anacostia River and boost the health of its fish and vegetation. Over 2 billion gallons of raw sewage and storm water are dumped directly into the river each year and runs through areas of Washington, D.C., Prince George’s and Montgomery Counties. The lawmakers also provided $670,000 for Cottage City, an Anacostia River port town, to support its efforts to address stormwater drainage issues that impact nearly half the town’s families.
“Today marks a momentous occasion for the Town of Bladensburg as we celebrate two significant awards for federally funded appropriations in the Port Towns. This achievement underscores the dedication and hard work of our esteemed United States Senators representing the great state of Maryland. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Senator Ben Cardin and Senator Chris Van Hollen for their tireless efforts in securing federal resources that bolster the vital work and services within our local communities. Their unwavering commitment ensures the Port Towns and our residents continue to thrive and prosper,” said Bladensburg Mayor Takisha James.
The Town of Cheverly received $1,688,000 to upgrade its storm drain systems and develop a flood mitigation plan to prevent damage to homes and businesses in wake of the unprecedented flooding in September of 2020.
“’In the ripple of every drop managed, we sow the seeds of a sustainable tomorrow.’ We appreciate being united in purpose and have such gratitude for the collaborative efforts that strengthen our community,” said Cheverly Mayor Kayce Munyeneh. “A heartfelt thank you to Senator Ben Cardin, Senator Chris Van Hollen, Congressman Glenn Ivey and Team Maryland for their unwavering support. We are committed to building a greener, more resilient future for all. The event on April 22, 2024, Earth Day, fortifies Cheverly’s ability to address stormwater management in town, marking a pivotal step towards environmental stewardship and community resilience.”
The City of Bowie received $840,000 to replace the aging lift pump assembly that their current water supply relies on and ensure a safe and reliable water supply for residents.
“We are very grateful to Senators Cardin and Van Hollen for their many and persistent efforts to bring funding to the City of Bowie to make much needed improvements to our aging water plant. They are a great team and are always investing in the lives of their residents. Their hard work does not go unnoticed,” said Bowie Mayor Tim Adams.
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<title>St. Mary’s County Commissioner Meeting & Budget Public Hearing Rollup, April 23</title>
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LEONARDTOWN, Md. – The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County (CSMC) began their business meeting with an invocation and the pledge, followed by approval of the consent agenda. The CSMC then presented proclamations in recognition of Afterschool Professionals’ Appreciation Week, Administrative Professionals’ Day, and National County Government Month.  During County Administrator Time, the Commissioners took the following action: The Commissioners then held a Public Hearing to […]
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LEONARDTOWN, Md. – The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County (CSMC) began their <a href="https://www.youtube.com/live/2U8nuiTFtd4?si=p4FDJi4Puk5cj2Q9&t=33" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">business meeting</a> with an invocation and the pledge, followed by approval of the consent agenda.
The CSMC then presented proclamations in recognition of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/live/2U8nuiTFtd4?si=5ZL4lx8moKSuAfv7&t=266" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Afterschool Professionals’ Appreciation Week</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/live/2U8nuiTFtd4?si=MyY5Cp8E3xGttY1G&t=655" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Administrative Professionals’ Day</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/live/2U8nuiTFtd4?si=7A_3_Tyx6HSDfl2z&t=865" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">National County Government Month</a>.
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During County Administrator Time, the Commissioners took the following action:
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<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/live/2U8nuiTFtd4?si=05-EeFOuIXZ7IjM4&t=1289" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Reviewed</a> future CSMC meeting agendas. </li>
<li>Heard a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/live/2U8nuiTFtd4?si=XgUihu6F4KodhzVP&t=1369" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">status update</a> on the St. Mary’s County Government Childcare Facility project.</li>
<li>Approved the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/live/2U8nuiTFtd4?si=XgUihu6F4KodhzVP&t=1369" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Resolution</a> appointing Buffy Giddens, County Attorney, as Resident Agent.</li>
<li>Adopted the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/live/2U8nuiTFtd4?si=XgUihu6F4KodhzVP&t=1369" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Resolution</a> to delegate administrative authority concerning the execution of certain contracts to the Procurement and Contracting Officers.</li>
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The Commissioners then held a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/live/2U8nuiTFtd4?si=DxUsHANSZwR2JEqq&t=3151" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Public Hearing</a> to receive community testimony on the Program Open Space Conversion between the Great Mills Swimming Pool and Gymnastics Center. Public comment on this topic will be accepted through April 30, 2024. More information on public hearings and how to participate is available at: <a href="http://www.stmaryscountymd.gov/PublicHearings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.stmaryscountymd.gov/PublicHearings</a>.
After <a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGvF42PY8CVDhyS6S27prkVoUAFbCI7NA&si=0c6LzLKjRg7Cv_Dg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Commissioner Time</a>, the CSMC adjourned and reconvened at Great Mills High School that evening for the <a href="https://youtu.be/wbTe30EG8ak?si=fUnVEPOF1wJpMMw3" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">FY 2025 Budget Public Hearing</a>. Residents can watch the recording on our YouTube channel at: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/@StMarysCoGov/videos" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.youtube.com/@StMarysCoGov/videos</a>.
Public comment on the FY2025 Budget Public Hearing Topics will be accepted through April 30, 2024. Budget documents, recordings of all budget work sessions, and an online community feedback forum are available at: <a href="http://bit.ly/SMCGFY25Budget" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/SMCGFY25Budget</a>.
The next CSMC business meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at 9 a.m. in the CSMC Meeting Room, (1st floor, Chesapeake Building, 41770 Baldridge Street in Leonardtown). The CSMC will also hold a Public Hearing that evening at 6:30 p.m. on the proposed revision to the <a href="https://www.stmaryscountymd.gov/docs/Notice_of_Public_Hearing_and_Ordinance.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Animal Ordinance</a>. CSMC decisions and related public documents are available on the county government website in BoardDocs. Meetings are open to the public and can be viewed live on St. Mary’s County Government (SMCG) Channel 95 or on-demand via SMCG’s <a href="https://www.youtube.com/StMarysCoMDGov" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">YouTube Channel</a>. Visit <a href="https://www.stmaryscountymd.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">stmaryscountymd.gov</a> for more information.
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<title>Passer-By Discovers House Fire In Waldorf, Family Being Assisted By Red Cross</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2024 13:12:12 +0000</pubDate>
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WALDORF, Md. – The Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating a structure fire on Briarwood Drive in Waldorf. A passer-by, who noticed the fire on the back side of the home, discovered the incident. The homeowners were not present at the time of the fire, and no injuries have been reported. The incident […]
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WALDORF, Md. – The Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating a structure fire on Briarwood Drive in Waldorf. A passer-by, who noticed the fire on the back side of the home, discovered the incident.
The homeowners were not present at the time of the fire, and no injuries have been reported.
The incident took place on April 23, 2024, at 5:48 p.m. The fire involved a split foyer home, causing an estimated loss of $50,000 in structure damage and $2,000 in contents.
The Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department was the primary responding unit. A total of 40 firefighters responded to the alarm and were able to control the fire within 15 minutes.
The home was equipped with a smoke alarm, which was activated during the incident.
Following the incident, the family has been displaced and is currently receiving assistance from the American Red Cross.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation. Anyone with any information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Office of the State Fire Marshal, Southern Regional Office, at 443-550-6835.
We will continue to provide updates as they become available. 
With an increase in <a href="https://thebaynet.com/category/fire-rescue/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">house fires</a>, be sure to <a href="https://thebaynet.com/smoke-alarms-save-lives-html/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">check and test your smoke alarms</a>. 
Photo courtesy of the Office of the State Fire Marshal.
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<title>MSP Leonardtown Barrack Arrests, DUIs And Warrants Served</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2024 12:45:03 +0000</pubDate>
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ARRESTS: On 4/19/2024, TFC Eckrich conducted a traffic stop on Great Mills Road at Midway Drive, Lexington Park, MD. A K9 scan of the vehicle was conducted which yielded a positive alert. A search of the vehicle was conducted which revealed suspected Crack Cocaine, suspected Heroin and suspected Fentanyl. The driver of the vehicle, identified […]
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ARRESTS:
On 4/19/2024, TFC Eckrich conducted a traffic stop on Great Mills Road at Midway Drive, Lexington Park, MD. A K9 scan of the vehicle was conducted which yielded a positive alert. A search of the vehicle was conducted which revealed suspected Crack Cocaine, suspected Heroin and suspected Fentanyl. The driver of the vehicle, identified as Andrew Thayer Peters, 33 of Woodbridge, VA, was arrested and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center where he was charged with Possession of CDS: Not Cannabis x2 and Possession of CDS: Paraphernalia x2.
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On 4/22/2024, TFC Black was in the area of Great Mills Road and South Essex Drive, Lexington Park, MD attempting to locate a suspect, identified as Deodis Lee Clyburn Jr, 29 of Great Mills, MD, who was involved in a disturbance in the area. While searching for Clyburn, it was confirmed that he had an active warrant through the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack. TFC Black located the suspect, and a foot pursuit ensued. Clyburn was apprehended and arrested with assistance from a Deputy from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office. Suspected Cocaine and associated paraphernalia were located. Clyburn was transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center where he was charged with Possession of CDS: Not Cannabis, Possession of CDS: Paraphernalia, Obstructing & Hindering, and Failure to Obey a Reasonable/Lawful Order.
The following people were arrested for Driving Under the Influence:
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<li>On 4/19/2024, Mariah Kristen Kamperin, 31 of Mechanicsville, MD was arrested by Tpr Hersh</li>
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The following people were arrested for Open Warrants:
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<li>On 4/19/2024, Walead NMN Othman, 56 of Lexington Park, MD was arrested by TFC Pope for Second Degree Assault</li>
<li>On 4/19/2024, Monica Lisbeth Santos Zecena, 39 of Lexington Park, MD was arrested by Tpr Stricker for FTA: Driving without a required license</li>
<li>On 4/22/2024, Deodis Lee Clyburn, 29 of Great Mills, MD was arrested by TFC Black for Violation of Probation: Driving without a required license</li>
<li>On 4/22/2024, Keyon Micah Jasey, 22 of Great Mills, MD was arrested by Tpr Larimer for FTA: Driving without a required license</li>
<li>On 4/23/2024, Dayvon Markell Scriber, 26 of Lexington Park, MD was arrested by TFC Black for FTA: Driving without a required license</li>
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<title>Proposed Conversion Of Open Space For YMCA Sparks Community Support</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2024 10:01:00 +0000</pubDate>
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LEONARDTOWN, Md. – During their April 23, 2024, meeting, the St. Mary’s County Board of County Commissioners conducted a public hearing regarding the conversion of open space for the construction of the YMCA in Great Mills. This proposal involves the conversion of approximately 5.1152 acres of open space, primarily comprising the site of the Great […]
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LEONARDTOWN, Md. – During their April 23, 2024, meeting, the St. Mary’s County Board of County Commissioners conducted a public hearing regarding the conversion of open space for the construction of the YMCA in Great Mills. 
This proposal involves the conversion of approximately 5.1152 acres of open space, primarily comprising the site of the Great Mills Pool, to accommodate the planned YMCA facility.
The Great Mills Swimming Pool Gymnastics Center program has long been a focal point of recreational activities in the area. However, the need for additional amenities, particularly the YMCA, has been recognized by the county YMCA exploratory committee. To make way for this development, the proposal seeks to repurpose the designated open space, originally acquired with assistance from the Program Open Space (POS) initiative, which aims to preserve and develop recreational areas across Maryland.
The conversion entails finding replacement properties that match the size, value, and recreational potential of the land being repurposed. The proposed alternative, the St. Mary’s County Gymnastics Center and adjacent parcels on Bradley Road has been put forth as meeting these criteria. Notably, the county retains ownership and control of both the existing and replacement properties, with only a transfer of covenants involved in the process.
During the public hearing, community members voiced their opinions on the proposed conversion. Joan Cowan expressed her support for the project, highlighting the benefits it would bring to the county. She commended the decision to acquire the gymnastics center, noting its cost-effectiveness and contribution to public recreation. Similarly, Troy Cowan echoed these sentiments, emphasizing the importance of investing in youth-oriented initiatives.
Following the public hearing, the comment period will remain open for seven days to allow further input from residents. Feedback can be submitted via email or mail, providing an opportunity for additional perspectives to be considered before final decisions are made.
To watch the full meeting, click <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2U8nuiTFtd4" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.
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