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Missing 5-year-old Miles McMahon found dead in a pond near home
UPDATE: After hours of searching for Miles McMahon, age 5, unfortunately, he was located in a pond, not too far from his house a short time ago and was deceased.
The pond and the area surrounding it had been our primary focus.
Although the pond had been searched earlier in the day by another unit, the Maryland State Police dive team responded this evening to check the pond again and found Miles.
We are heartbroken along with Milesโ family and all of you. Please keep Miles and his family in your thoughts and prayers as well as all first responders and all of those who assisted.
ORIGINAL RTEPORT:
On October 13 at 11 a.m., officers responded to the 1000 block of St. Pauls Drive in Waldorf for the report of a missing child. Home security footage showed Miles McMahon, age 5, leaving the house and skipping in his front yard. He was wearing a red T-shirt, no pants, and no shoes.
Family members searched the area and contacted 9-1-1 when they could not locate him. Officers established a perimeter and immediately focused their attention on ponds and bodies of water nearby.
The CCSO Search Management Team responded and established trained search teams using specialized apps for tracking. Members of the UAS (drone) Team and Maryland State Police Trooper 2 were activated and members of the La Plata Police and the Charles County Dive Team responded.
Police K9 and bloodhounds are continuing to track the area.
The CCSO asks anyone in the area to search their yard, pool, sheds, shrubs, trees, small hiding places, etc.
People who check their neighborhoods are asked to stay on sidewalks where possible, not enter anyoneโs yard, and stay clear of where the search team is working which is primarily in the area of St. Pauls Drive and Piney Church Road.
Residents are also asked to check their home security cameras for any activity and to contact the Sheriffโs Office if they have relative footage.
As night approaches, visibility decreases; please remain vigilant and report any sightings immediately. Also, consider keeping exterior lights on to aid in visibility for search efforts. The CCSO urges everyone to remain vigilant as searchers continue to look for Miles. Anyone with information should call 9-1-1.
Rome, Italy โ Renowned Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani has died at the age of 93, according to a statement released by his foundation.
He passed away peacefully in Rome, surrounded by family and loved ones.
Valentino Garavani was one of the most influential figures in international haute couture, best known for founding the luxury fashion house Valentino and for his signature use of bold red gownsโoften referred to as โValentino Red.โ
Over a career spanning more than six decades, he dressed royalty, Hollywood stars, and global icons, earning a reputation for timeless elegance, craftsmanship, and refined glamour.
Born in Voghera, Italy, in 1932, Garavani studied fashion in Paris before returning to Italy, where he established his fashion house in Rome in 1960.
His designs quickly gained international acclaim, cementing his status as a leading force in luxury fashion.
Throughout his career, he received numerous honors for his contributions to the industry and remained a symbol of Italian style worldwide.
A funeral service is scheduled to be held on Friday in Rome, the foundation confirmed.
Further details regarding memorial arrangements have not yet been released.
Garavaniโs passing marks the end of an era in fashion, leaving behind a lasting legacy that continues to shape couture and design across generations.