With a soft rain falling, firefighters & rescue members, gathered at Chesapeake Highlands Memorial Gardens for the 4th Annual Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service to honor their own. Chaplain Mike Bowen opened the ceremony with the poem “The Creation of the Firefighter” and then welcomed all. He asked everyone to join in the Pledge of...
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On Sunday, May 19, 2013, at SAYSF Bible Church in Lexington Park, first responders, family and guests came together for a special worship service. The service honored Sheriff’s Deputies, State Troopers, Correction Officers, Dispatchers, Fire, Rescue, and Advanced Life Support personnel for their service to their communities. The Civil Air Patrol posted colors and...
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On May 18th, 2013, at approximately 4:29 p.m., Maryland State Troopers from the Prince Frederick Barrack responded to Route 4 North at Nursery Road in Lusby for reported motor vehicle crash. The investigation revealed that a 2007 Ford F-550 truck operated by Kenneth Vance Klingensmith Jr., 48 of Pasadena, Maryland, was traveling north on...
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UPDATE 5/20/13 1:25p.m.: On May 19 at 6:51 p.m. DFC J. Bell responded to the parking lot of Bunky’s Charter Boats in Solomons Island for the report of a motor vehicle crash. Upon arrival DFC Bell determined that the driver of a 2004 Jeep SUV, a 70-year-old male from Chestertown, had put the vehicle...
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Lieutenant Uncovers Details, Photographs of Fallen Officer Life was different back in 1918. There were no smart phones, no V6 engines, no television – and when Patrolman Lawrence McParlin attempted to serve a witness summons on a Washington, D.C., man on May 21 that year, there were no police radios or computer databases to...
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On Tuesday, May 14, the County Commissioners presented proclamation #2013-34, designating the week of May 19-25, 2013, as Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Week. National EMS Week brings together local communities and medical personnel to publicize safety and to honor the dedication of those who provide the day-to-day lifesaving services of medicine’s “front line.” ...
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On Thursday, May, 16 at 11:55 pm, firefighters from Pax River, Bay District and Valley Lee were alerted to report of a possible trailer fire, in the 21000 block of Prather Drive, in Lexington Park. Rescue personnel were advised there was an elderly resident that was unable to evacuate the trailer. Crews arrived on...
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On May 16, 2013, at 12:30 pm, a vehicle fire at 10566 Springhill Newtown in La Plata was discovered by a family member. The fire was intentionally set fire to the exterior of a 2002 Jeep. The fire had burned itself out prior to being discovered. The Charles County Sheriff’s Office assisted the Fire...
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On May 16, 2013 at 11:32 pm, a fire in the interior of a 2002 Nissan at 3522 Yellow Bank Road in Dunkirk was discovered by a neighbor. The incendiary fire began in the interior of a 2002 4-door Nissan. Dunkirk Volunteer Fire Department responded but the vehicle was destroyed by the fire. There...
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On Thursday, May, 16 at 9:00 pm, fire, police and rescue crews responded to a report of an accident with injuries, along Three Notch Road and Millstone Landing Road in California. Crews arrived on the scene to discover two vehicles, that were still in the roadway. One person was transported from the scene to...
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On Tuesday night, May 14, 2013, the Calvert County Law Enforcement & Appreciation Ceremony was held at the Calvert Lighthouse Church in Prince Frederick. Sgt. Michael Bomgardner was the Master of Ceremonies, a job he handled very well. He started the ceremony with a Paul Harvey clip on “What is a Policeman”. Posting of...
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UPDATE: Jason Michael Denton, 25 of White Plains was ordered to report to jail to serve an 18-month sentence for his involvement in a 2012 fatal crash in Oraville. Denton is to spend 18 months in the Leonardtown Detention Center prior to pleading guilty to the offense. St. Mary’s Circuit Court Judge Michael J....
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At approximately 4:35 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15, units from Bay District and Lexington Park responded to Quality Way in California for an accident. Responders discovered a multiple vehicle crash involving a personal injury. More information to follow:
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On Wednesday, May 15, at 2:30 pm, emergency responders were alerted to a serious accident at Brown Rd. in Hollywood. When emergency workers arrived they discovered a female victim and a motorcycle involved in a single vehicle accident. The female patient was flown to an area shock trauma center.
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On Monday, May 13, 2013 the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 7 held their annual Police Memorial Service to honor all the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice, became disabled, and those who continue to serve. National Law Enforcement Week is May 12-18 this year. Police Officers, family and friends gathered at...
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On May 11, 2013, at 12:25 am, a house party was taking place at 35903 Army Navy Drive in Mechanicsville involving approximately 60 to 100 people, when the occupant discovered a fire in the basement. Mechanicsville, Hughesville, Newburg, Seventh District and Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Departments responded to the two-story wood framed house. The investigation...
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On Saturday, May 11 at approximately 5:25 a.m., Troopers from the Maryland State Police, La Plata Barrack responded to Rt. 301 at VFW Road for a motor vehicle collision involving a passenger van and a tractor trailer. Initial investigation indicates a 1996 maroon Ford passenger van, operated by William Claude Mitchell Sr, age 59...
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On Friday, May 10, at approximately 3:45 pm, emergency units and first responders were dispatched to Rt. 228 (Berry Rd.) near the entrance of the Waldorf Marketplace & Route 301. Expect delays in area, especially in the westbound lanes. No other information is available at this time.
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On May 10, 2013 at 1:14 am, the owner of a 1996 Honda Accord at 133 Huckleberry Drive in La Plata, was alerted to a fire in the vehicle by his car horn. The La Plata Volunteer Fire Department responded and put out the flames in approximately 5 minutes. The fire, which originated in...
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An ongoing investigation by the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office has lead to the arrest of Charles Harding, 49 of Welcome, who intentionally set his house on fire. The charges stem from a fire at 29 Elder Place of Potomac Heights in Indian Head on March 7th around 3:55 pm. The fire caused approximately...
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On Wednesday, May, 8 at 7:15a.m., fire, police, and rescue crews responded to report of an accident with injuries along Town Creek Drive in California. Crews arrived on scene to discover a three vehicle accident with a Dodge Grand Caravan off the roadway and into a parked van. No injuries were reported. four patients...
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The Southern Maryland Volunteer Firemen’s Association Firefighter Games were held on Sunday, May 5, 2013 at the Leonardtown Firehouse carnaval lot on Lawrence Avenue. Firefighters from the tri-county area competed in the following games: Fastest Dressed/Obstacle Course Bucket Brigade Battle of Buckets Tug-o-War Check out the photos below to see the great time everyone...
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On Tuesday, May 7 at approximately 9:15 p.m., authorities were alerted to a vehicle crashed into a building in Charlotte Hall. The building housed Fred’s Liquors and other establishments. When authorities arrived they discovered a white van had crashed into the rear of the building, knocking a hole in the wall. The suspect then apparently...
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The Southern Maryland Volunteer Firemen’s Association Parade was held on Sunday, May 5, 2013 in Leonardtown Square to honor first responders from the Tri-County area. It also commemorated the induction of Shirley Copado as President of the Southern Maryland Volunteer Firemen’s Association. The parade began at St. Mary’s Ryken High School and proceeded down...
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The Southern Maryland Volunteer Firemen’s Association Parade will be held on Sunday, May 5 starting at 1:00 pm in the Leonardtown Square this year to honor first responders from the Tri-County area and commemorate the induction of Shirley Copado as President of the Association. A pageant of over 200 emergency vehicles will stage at...
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Actors from The Newtowne Players’ production of Godspell will march along with the many groups participating in the second annual Pride in the Park parade, scheduled for this Saturday, May 4 in Lexington Park. Stephen Schwartz’s Godspell is a groundbreaking and unique reflection on the life of Jesus, with a message of kindness, tolerance...
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Thursday, May 2, 2013, 2:57 p.m.: Governor Martin O’Malley has ordered the Maryland State Flag flown at half-staff immediately. This is in honor of Firefighter Gene Kirchner, a seven-year veteran of the Reisterstown Volunteer Fire Company, who died today as a result of injuries suffered in the line of duty. The flag shall continue...
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The Lusby Business Association will host its 4th customer appreciation event, Shop Local/Spring Fling Block Party, on Saturday, May 11, 2013 from 12 pm-3 pm. The community event will be filled with lots of family fun activities including: live music, karaoke, moon bounce, soccer challenge, Tom Critters party animals, Solomons Fire Department exhibit &...
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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) now requires that coordinators of sizeable boat gatherings obtain a Marine Gathering Permit so that law enforcement and emergency medical services can properly prepare for these events. The new permit only applies to gatherings that will consist of 100 or more vessels and last longer than three...
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Spring Ridge Middle School Rhythm Club Among Groups Performing at Pride in the Park Parade Spring Ridge Middle School’s Rhythm Club is among nine new groups participating in the second annual Pride in the Park parade, scheduled for Saturday, May 4 in Lexington Park. The Rhythm Club is widely known across the county for...
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SMCPS Press Release: On Thursday, April 25, at approximately 10 p.m., emergency units responded to a fire at Spring Ridge Middle School. The fire was contained in the 8th grade POD, which encompasses nine classrooms. The fire department determined that the origin of the fire was at a heating and air conditioning unit located...
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On Tuesday, April 23, Great Mills High School was the scene of its Safety and Security Festival from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. The purpose of the festival is to increase understanding and awareness of SMCPS high school students regarding the importance of personal safety and recognition of high risk youth behaviors. Collaborating partners include...
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On April 21, 2013 at 4 pm, a fire at 724 White Sands Drive, in Lusby, to a single story, unoccupied, wood framed house was found by a neighbor. A neighbor noticed an open door at the residence and notified the owner. Upon entering the house the damage was located and the Sheriff’s Office...
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OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE: April 20, 4 P.M.: NRP received a report of a vessel taking on water near Point Lookout State Park (PLSP) in the Chesapeake Bay at approximately 930 am. The vessel was a 23 foot center console that launched from PLSP and was carrying 6 passengers, the vessel reportedly filled with water...
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In the aftermath of this week’s explosions at the Boston Marathon and the Ricin-tainted mail sent to elected officials, you may be wondering what you can do to ensure the safety of you and your loved ones. The Charles County Department of Emergency Services encourages residents to take three simple steps: 1. Stay Informed...
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On April 16, 2013 at 9:50 pm, a fire at 25825 Friendship School Road in Oakville was discovered by a neighbor. The single story wood framed house, owned by Andrew Quade, had been vacant. Hollywood, Mechanicsville, Leonardtown, Seventh District and Bay District Volunteer Fire Departments responded and had the fire under control in 5 minutes....
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Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Michael J. Martirano is pleased to announce the scheduling of Safety and Security Festivals to take place at St. Mary’s County Public high schools during the month of April 2013. The festivals have taken place annually and represent a community collaboration supporting safe and orderly schools. During the month of...
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On Wednesday, April 17, at 9:35am, police, fire, and rescue crews responded to report of a serious accident along Great Mills Road and South Shangri-La Drive in Lexington Park. Crews arrived on scene to discover a four vehicle accident with a pedestrian struck. Multiple people were transported from the scene to St. Mary’s Hospital. The pedestrian...
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On Tuesday, April 16, at 8:00pm, fire and rescue crews from Hollywood responded to report of a motorcycle accident with injuries along Drum Cliff Road in Hollywood. Crews arrived on scene to discover a motorcycle overturned with a single patient. The male driver was transported from the scene by Trooper 7 to a Baltimore...
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On Sunday, April 14, at approximately 6:30 pm, fire and rescue units from Leonardtown and Hollywood responded to a call for a reported structural collapse. First responders discovered a decorative, non-load-bearing facade structure in the Deli/Seafood area of McKay’s Market & Cafe located at 23860 Hollywood Rd. in Hollywood had collapsed. Authorities disconnected power to the...
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On tomorrow, Thursday, April 11, Westlake High School is hosting the National Every 15 Minutes program at the school, which includes a mock automobile accident in front of school at 9:30 a.m. The program is sponsored and coordinated by the Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department (WVFD), and is a national two-day program that encourages students...
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On April 9, 2013 at approximately 6:30 p.m., the operator and lone occupant of a gold Toyota Camry brought his vehicle to a complete stop in the southbound lane and at the summit of the Thomas Johnson Bridge in Solomons. At least four independent witnesses observed a middle aged white male step out of...
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The Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department is hosting a spring craft and vendor show! The event is May 11, 2013 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. We are currently accepting vendors, $25 a table. Set-up time for vendors is between 7:45 a.m. until 8:45 a.m. Vicki Delehanty is the point of contact for this...
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On March 8, 2013 at 6:01 pm, neighbors noticed a fire in an fenced in yard at a vacant house at 2066 Tanglewood Drive, Waldorf, which was later identified as coming from a 10 X 8 metal storage shed. The property where the fire occurred has been vacant for about a year. The Waldorf...
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Students to learn life lessons about drinking, texting while driving The Grim Reaper will visit a Westlake High School classroom every 15 minutes on Thursday, April 11, leaving behind a “living dead” student who silently reminds classmates of the consequences of drinking or texting while driving. The Westlake Student Government Safe Driving Task Force...
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On April 7, 2013 at 1:30 am, a fire at 9265 Crain Highway (Thunderbird Apartments) in Bel Alton. The fire was determined to be incendiary. Someone intentionally set combustible materials on fire at the exterior of the kitchen window to the apartment. A neighbor discovered the fire, alerted the tenant and they both extinguished...
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UPDATE: On April 7 at about 4:24 a.m., officers responded to the 9100 block of Crain Highway in Bel Alton for the report of a car crash. A preliminary investigation showed the driver of a Hyundai was traveling south in the north bound lanes of Crain Highway when she struck a Dodge Caravan head-on which...
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It brings great joy to announce that Tommy Brady, a Charter Member of the Huntingtown VFD and 1st ever Fire Chief , was elected into the Calvert County Fire-Rescue Hall of Fame. Tommy started his volunteer career with the Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department in 1964. It was there where he served as the Sergeant,...
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On April 3 at 6 p.m., officers responded to the 8600 block of Billingsley Road in White Plains for the report of a dog attack. When officers arrived, they discovered a 5-year-old girl lying on the ground in the backyard of her house; she was suffering from multiple dog bites and severe lacerations. She...
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2nd Annual Pride in the Park Parade to Honor Pax River’s 70th Anniversary The Lexington Park Business and Community Association will dedicate its second annual Pride in the Park Parade to the celebration of the community’s 70-year partnership with the Naval Air Station (NAS) Patuxent River. NAS Patuxent River was commissioned in 1943. April...
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County’s 9-1-1 Service is Reliable Public Link during Massive Fire System remained fully operational, despite unusually heavy load On Tuesday, April 2 at approximately 3:23 p.m., the Dept. of Emergency Services 9-1-1 Communications Division dispatched units to the Charles County Fairgrounds (8440 Fairgrounds Road, La Plata). The massive structure and brush fires required more...
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28th FALLEN HEROES DAY TO HONOR POLICE/FIREFIGHTER KILLED IN LINE OF DUTY Annual ceremony provides opportunity to show appreciation for police/firefighters who risk lives daily On Friday, May 3, 2013, hundreds of law enforcement officers and firefighters, dignitaries and members of the community, family and friends will gather at Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens for...
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The Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department is sponsoring the “Every 15 Minutes Program” at Westlake High School. This program offers real-life experiences to expose teenagers to the dangerous consequences of drinking alcohol and texting while driving. This two-day event includes a simulated traffic accident on the school grounds. Starting at 7:45 a.m., the “Grim Reaper”...
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On April 2, 2013 around 10:07 pm, investigators from the Office of the State Fire Marshal, Calvert County Sheriff’s Office and Maryland State Police were called to investigate a fire at 4500 Chesapeake Avenue in Chesapeake Beach, Calvert County. Investigators arrived to find burned women’s personal clothing which had been intentionally set on fire inside of a one...
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UPDATE Official Press Release: Investigators from the Office of the State Fire Marshal were called to investigate a fire at the Charles County Fairgrounds located at 8440 Fairgrounds Road in La Plata of Charles County. The fire was dispatched at 3:25 pm and spread quickly due to the weather conditions. It took about 170 firefighters...
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On April 2, 2013 at 6:30 pm, Mechanicsville, Hughesville, Leonardtown, Hollywood, Prince Frederick and Bay District Volunteer Fire Departments responded to a house fire on 38312 Golden Beach Road in Mechanicsville. The fire in the single family house was discovered by the occupant. There were no smoke alarms present. The fire took 30 minutes...
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On March 30, 2013 at 1:15 pm unknown suspect(s) placed an incendiary device inside the mailbox at 23200 Colton Point Road in Avenue. The device ignited causing the mail inside to be burned and destroyed. The fire was out when it was discovered by the owner so no fire departments responded. The estimated loss...
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On Thursday, March, 28 at 2:45pm, fire, police, and rescue crews responded to a report of an accident with injuries, along Great Mills Road and Shangri-La Drive in Lexington Park. Crews arrived on scene to discover a motor vehicle collision with two vehicles still in the roadway. Two people were transported from the scene;...
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On March 28, 2013 at 6:27 pm, Tpr. Kenge responded to a two vehicle collision Route 301 Southbound at Vernon Road in Waldorf, involving a fuel tanker and a passenger vehicle. The driver of the passenger vehicle Aaron Michael Butler, 21 year old, failed to pay attention, which caused his vehicle to strike the...
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Southern Maryland Riders and Advocates Host Safety RallyMotorcycle Safety is a Serious Issue On Sunday, April 14, 2013 (rain date April 28) riders, rider educators, insurance companies, rider clubs, organizations and other advocates will host a Motorcycle Safety Rally at Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department starting at 11 a.m. for a Blessing of the Bikes...
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On March 25, 2013 at approximately 4:30 pm, fire and rescue crews were alerted for a motor vehicle collision at the intersection of Hardesty Road and Dalrymple Road in Huntingtown. Units arrived on location to find two Volkswagen passenger cars involved in a head on collision. Two patients were transported to Prince George’s Shock...
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On Monday, March 25 at 10:25pm, police, fire, and rescue units were dispatched to Great Mills Court off of Lexwood Drive for a report of a single shot being fired. At this time it appears it could be an attempted suicide. A female called 911 and reported that her father had gone outside with...
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On Saturday, March 23, at 8:40 A.M., over 40 volunteer firefighters from Hollywood, Bay District, Leonardtown, and Solomons were dispatched for a commercial building fire in the area of Wildewood Parkway and Smoke Hill Road. Units arrived on the scene at 44055 Smoke Hill Road to find a single story commercial building with heavy...
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On March 22, 2013, at 5:11 pm, a fire at 1594 Overlook Drive in St. Leonard revealed a two story single family home on fire. St. Leonard, Solomons, and Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Departments responded. Assisting the fire departments were the FBI, MSP, and ATF.The investigation revealed that the fire started on the front...
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On Monday, March 25, at 3:50 A.M., a lookout was placed for a white vehicle last seen on Route 5 in the area of Thompsons Corner Road traveling south in the northbound lane. Less than 2 minutes later police were advised of a head on collision In front of ADF Bingo on Route 5,...
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On Saturday, March 23, at 5:30 p.m., police, fire and rescue crews responded to report of a serious accident along Route 5 in the area of Mechanicsville Elementary School, in Mechanicsville. Crews arrived on scene to discover two vehicles involved in a collision Two people were transported from the scene, one to St. Mary’s...
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A fire on March 21, 2013, at 12:19 pm, at 2165 Chaneyville Road in Owings, destroyed a two story wood framed house. Numerous units from Calvert, Charles, St. Mary’s, Anne Arundel and Prince George’s County responded. The fire began in the living room and was discovered by the occupant. Assisting the fire departments were...
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Join members of the Maryland State Police and Superintendent Marcus L. Brown as they host the 10TH Annual “Blessing of the Badge”, which recognizes the courage, dedication, challenge and commitment of emergency service providers worldwide. This annual breakfast event is presented by the Maryland Chapter of NOBLE, the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement...
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If someone in your motorcycle club goes down, or you arrive on the scene of a motorcycle crash, do you know what to do and what NOT to do? You could help reduce injuries and possible save a life. The Golden Hour –defined as the first hour after the occurrence of a traumatic injury...
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On Monday, March 18, at 7:55 am, fire and rescue crews responded to report of a serious accident along Great Mills Road in front of the Lexington Park Rescue Squad. Crews arrived on scene to discover a two vehicle head on collision with one patient trapped. Two people were transported from the scene, One of...
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On March 17, 2013 at 2:15 am, an ATV 4-Wheeler recreational vehicle, at 3580 Winniconne Court in Nanjemoy, was discovered on fire by a neighbor. The Nanjemoy Volunteer Fire Department responded. Unknown suspect(s) intentionally set fire to the Yamaha ATV. Assisting the Fire Marshal in the investigation is the ATF, FBI, MSP and Charles...
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On March 17, 2013 at 3:30 pm, Solomons, St. Leonard, Bay District and Hollywood Volunteer Fire Departments responded to a house fire at 206 Marina Overlook Drive in Lusby. The fire in a one story house was discovered by a neighbor and apparently started in the living room. Assisting the Fire marshal were the...
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Russell Wood Cameron, a 50 year old white male. Driving a 2006 Blue Hyundai Sonata with MD registration 1AE2546. The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office is Investigating a Critical Missing Person. Russell Wood Cameron, a 50 year old white male, from Chesapeake Beach was reported missing by his wife. Cameron was last seen around 1...
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UPDATE: On 03/15/13, around 0802, a 2005 Hyundai being operated by Dennis Anthony Gingles, 46 years old of Lexington Park, was southbound on Point Lookout Road. Mr. Gingles illegally passed two vehicles on the southbound shoulder of the roadway. While on the shoulder, Mr. Gingles lost control and over-corrected causing his vehicle to spin sideways. The...
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UPDATE: 10 am March 11, 2013 On March 9, 2013 at approximately 5:44 am, officers from the Anne Arundel County Police Department and deputies from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a traffic crash on Chesapeake Road near Sansbury Road, in Anne Arundel County. Upon arrival responders located two vehicles, a Ford...
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Seasonal reminder to check smoke and carbon monoxide detectors Did you know smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detector batteries should be changed at least once a year? When you change your clocks on Sunday, March 10, remember to test and change the batteries in your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors. Be sure to...
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The Office of the State Fire Marshal is currently investigating a suspicious fire that destroyed a 100 year old barn in Owings. The fire, on March 5, 2013 at 7:25 pm, located at 7031 Briscoe Turn Road in Owings was discovered by a citizen. Dunkirk, Prince Frederick, Huntingtown and North Beach VFD’s responded. The...
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On Tuesday, February 26, 2013, the Calvert Board of County Commissioners paid tribute to citizens, who were instrumental in the saving of lives in a house fire that was Norma Jean’s Daycare. Each of the individuals honored, played a pivotal role on the morning of January 26, 2013 around 9:20 am. Edie Singleton and...
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UPDATE 3/3/13 12:30pm: OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE On March 2 at 9:23 a.m., Charles County Sheriff’s officers responded to the indoor shooting range at The St. Charles Sportsman’s Club, 4045 Renner Road, Waldorf, for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers found Patrick Allen Richards, 61, of Hughesville, suffering from a gunshot wound; he...
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UPDATE: OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE On March 2, 2013 at approximately 1:30pm, members of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Bureau and Crash Reconstruction Team responded to the area of Rt 261 in the area of Bristol Dr., Calvert County, MD for the report of a serious motor vehicle collision involving two vehicles. Upon arrival units...
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Deputy State Fire Marshals have charged three Charles County women with arson related charges in connection with a December 9, 2012 vehicle fire in Nanjemoy. The three charged were identified as Nichelle C. Underwood, age 44, her sister Tanya R. Mathis, age 40 both of the 4800 block of Flossmore Place in Waldorf and...
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An intensive investigation by the Office of the State Fire Marshal has resulted in three men being arrested for an 8:53 pm dwelling fire that caused approximately $150,000 in damages to a two-story dwelling on December 10, 2012 at 4620 Strauss Avenue in Indian Head. Approximately 45 firefighters from Bryans Road, Potomac Heights, Accokeek,...
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Do you think you have what it takes to be a volunteer member of your local fire department or rescue squad? If so, St. Mary’s County Emergency Services wants you! Currently we’re seeking individuals to assist in “giving back to the community” by providing critical, life-saving services as volunteer members of local fire departments...
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An extensive investigation by the Office of the State Fire Marshal has resulted in a Calvert County Grand Jury indicting Stephen T. Donahue, 32 and Melissa E. Donahue, 32 for committing felony 1st Degree Arson and Insurance Fraud. The 9:27 am incident originally occurred on October 5, 2011 at 235 Leonard Court in St....
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UPDATE: DELIVERY OF FIRST HELICOPTERS POSTPONED The delivery of the first two new Maryland State Police helicopters has been postponed and will not be occurring this afternoon as originally planned. Final paperwork is still being reviewed and completed. Officials have called off the delivery for today. Delivery could occur tomorrow, but Aviation Command officials...
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On Tuesday, February 19, at 4:15pm, fire and rescue crews responded to the report of an accident with injuries, on Hermanville Road, in Hermanville. Crews arrived on the scene to discover an Acura overturned in a ditch. One person was transported from the scene to St. Mary’s Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
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On February 18, 2013 at 1:30 pm, a small fire in a house under construction at 1032 Llano Drive, La Plata, was discovered by a construction superintendent in the basement. The owner was Steuart Kret Homes. ATF, FBI, MSP and La Plata Police Department responded. Evidence revealed that a small fire was set and...
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On Tuesday, February, 12, 2013 the Calvert Board of County Commissioners were presented an employee to be recognized for going above and beyond in her job. On the morning of December 1, 2012 at around 5:30 am, a 911 call came into the Communications Center. Senior Communications Officer Crystal Klinedinst answered the call from...
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The State commissioned 25 Maryland Forest Service employees as Forest Wardens on February 7 at a ceremony at Greenbrier State Park in Boonsboro. The students have proven themselves qualified to protect and defend Maryland’s citizens and forest resources through their on-the-job training and completion of the rigorous, one-week course. “As officers of the court...
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UPDATE: A team of investigators with the Office of the State Fire Marshal and the Charles County Sheriff’s Office has determined the cause of the accidental fire that took the life of sixty-six year-old Geraldine R. Key and the family dog last night at 5315 Stuckey Road in Indian Head, Maryland. The 10:17 p.m....
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On February 10, 2013 at 11:10pm, police and rescue crews responded to report of a accident along Piney Point Road on St. George’s Island. Crews arrived on scene to discover a Chevrolet pick-up truck that had rolled over, with the driver trapped. One person were transported from the scene to St. Mary’s Hospital, with non-life threatening...
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On February 10, 2013 at 10:10pm, police and rescue crews responded to report of a serious accident along Point Lookout Road and Piney Point Road in Callaway. Crews arrived on scene to discover a Toyota Avalon into a pole, with the driver trapped. One person was transported from the scene to an area trauma center...
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On Sunday, February 10, at approximately 1 p.m., units from Dunkirk, North Beach, Huntingtown and Prince Fredrick volunteer fire departments were alerted to a working house fire located at 800 Shade Tree Ct. in Owings. Units arrived on location to find a two story house with heavy fire from the chimney and the roof....
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On Thursday, February 7, at 5:00 pm, Bay District VFD were dispatched to report of a vehicle fire on Belvoir Road in California. Crews arrived approximately 3 minutes after being dispatched. Firefighters on the scene discovered heavy fire coming from a Ford F-150 parked in a driveway. Once on the scene, firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze. The...
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On Tuesday, January 29, 2013, the Calvert Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) approved four grants for the Solomons Volunteer Rescue Squad and Fire Department, replacing older equipment. The first grant for $598,000 was to replace a 1993 E One Freightliner with a new rescue pumper. The second grant for $387,000 was to replace a...
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On Sunday February 3, at approximately 9:50a.m., Corporal Glen Libby of Calvert County Sheriff’s Office was off duty and traveling south on Maryland Route 4, in St. Leonard, in his marked patrol vehicle. As he approached the intersection of Maryland Route 4 and Western Shores Boulevard, he observed three vehicles parked on the shoulder...
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On February 1, 2013, at 11:46 am, Huntingtown Volunteers and Prince Frederick Volunteer Rescue Squad were dispatched to a serious automobile accident with a person trapped and the vehicle on fire on Route 4 and Robshire Manor Road in Huntingtown. Arriving on the scene, first responders found a single vehicle (not on fire) that...
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On Wednesday, January 30, 2013, at 10:45p.m., Maryland State Troopers responded to MD Rt. 229 at Captain Dement Road in Waldorf for a reported single motor vehicle collision. Preliminary investigation revealed the operator/single occupant of the vehicle, Eric Anthony Counts, 40 of Waldorf, was operating a 2001 black Ford Expedition bearing. The vehicle was...
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On Thursday, January, 31 at , 6:10 am, police, fire and rescue crews responded to a report of a motor vehicle involving an ambulance at Route 235 and Patuxent Beach Road in California. Crews arrived on scene to discover a two vehicle accident involving ambulance 388 from Lexington Park. The ambulance was responding to...
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On Friday, January, 25 at 9:30p.m., police and rescue crews responded to report of an accident with injuries, along Route 235 and King James Road. in St. James. Crews arrived on scene to discover a Hyundai Elantra overturned with the patient trapped. One person transported from the scene to St. Mary’s Hospital with non-life...
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UPDATE: The fire at 3715 St. Leonard Road, St. Leonard was accidental and was attributed to a fire in the chimney, extending to the attic’s structural components. The house was completely destroyed by the fire. The fire was spotted by a passerby and caused an estimated $200,000 to the dwelling and $80,000 to the contents....
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On Friday, January 25, 2013 at 1352 hours, Troopers from the Leonardtown Barrack responded to the area of northbound Maryland Rt. 5 south of New Market Road, Mechanicsville for a reported serious motor vehicle collision. Preliminary investigation revealed a Nissan Sentra and a Chevrolet Cruze were both traveling northbound on Maryland Rt. 5 south...
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UPDATE 1/24/2013: On January 22 at approximately 11:16 p.m. members of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Crash Reconstruction Team responded to Lower Marlboro Road and Academy Drive in Owings for the report of a vehicle crash with an ejection. Upon their arrival, they located a 2000 Ford Ranger pick-up truck in the yard of...
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UPDATE 1/23/2013: On January 18, 2013, the facts of the case were presented to the Grand Jury for Charles County, Maryland by Crash Team investigators. After a review of the facts, the Grand Jury indicted Jackson Tutt with 2 counts of Negligent Manslaughter and 2 counts of Criminal Manslaughter for the deaths of Marquetta...
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At 5:40 pm, on Monday January 21, an alert went out for a possible drowning at the Great Mills Swimming Pool, located at 21100 Great Mills Road. Off duty Sheriff’s Deputies were the first to arrive on the scene, followed by two volunteer firefighters, who came from their nearby residence. The first responders arrived to...
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On Saturday, January 19, at 3:25 am, an off duty Calvert County Deputy was stopped on Route 4 and Route 235, when he witnessed a pickup truck run the red light at the intersection. The deputy proceeded to make a traffic stop on the vehicle and noticed a large amount of damage to the...
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On January 22, at 8:59 am, Firefighters from Hollywood, Bay District, Leonardtown and Mechanicsville responded to a fire in a single family trailer at 43190 Coles Drive in Hollywood. The fire was discovered by the tenant. The fire started as a result of an electrical problem in the crawl space of the home. The...
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Deputy State Fire Marshal’s arrested Mary Ellen Mattingly, 61 of Great Mills for intentionally setting fire to her one story, single family home located at 21724 Garfield Street on the afternoon of November 25, 2012. Investigators determined Mattingly ignited her bedroom on fire after pouring a combustible liquid in the room. The 4:29 p.m....
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On Sunday February 17, from 9 am to 5 pm, (doors open at 8:30 am), Southern MD CPR & First Aid Training will be hosting a Motorcycle Incident Management/Safety class which will include CPR, AED & First Aid Training. It will be held at the Mechanicsville Volunteer Rescue Squad at 28120 Old Flora Corner...
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On January 18th, 2013, at approximately 8:30 a.m., Troopers from the Prince Frederick Barrack responded to Buena Vista Road at the intersection of Gott Road in Prince Frederick for a reported single motor vehicle crash. Investigation revealed that a 1995 Nissan truck operated by Guillermo Zambrano, 68 of Prince Frederick, was traveling east on Buena...
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UPDATE: On Tuesday January 15, 2013 at 7:35 pm, Troopers and Deputies responded to the area of Route 4 and German Chapel Road in Port Republic for a reported traffic collision. Investigation revealed the following: According to witness accounts, a 1997 Mercedes Benz operated by Sheryl Marie Jones-Alu, 60 of Solomons, was traveling north on...
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On Tuesday, January 15, at approximately 5:00 pm, the Huntingtown Volunteer Fire Department responded to the report of an accident at Route 4 north and Plum Point Road in front of the Huntingtown Bowling Alley. Crews arrived on the scene to discover a GMC Yukon SUV overturned in a ditch, with the single occupant...
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On Sunday, January 13, at approximately 7 p.m., fire and rescue crews from Prince Frederick and St. Leonard responded to an motor vehicle accident with injuries at Route 4 south and Main Street in Prince Frederick. Crews arrived on scene to discover two vehicles involved with one person trapped. Rescue workers were able to...
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Update 1/9/2013: Firefighters responded to 26362 Mar A Lee Drive in Mechanicsville for the second time in less than a month. On Wednesday, January 9 at 2:20pm firefighters from Hollywood responded to a reported house fire, crews arrived on scene and reported seeing smoke showing from the front of the house. Upon making entry firefighters discovered a chair...
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The Huntingtown Volunteer Fire Department is currently seeking persons that are interested in joining the membership of the Auxiliary. The object of the Auxiliary shall be for the benefit of and assistance of the Huntingtown VFD through fundraising efforts and during emergency responses. All persons reaching the age of 18 are eligible for membership....
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On Tuesday, January 8, at approximately 4:00 pm, police and emergency units responded to Great Mills Road for a report of a pedestrian struck by a motor vehicle. Units arrived on the scene to discover a male lying on the pavement, after being struck by a truck. The pedestrian was identified as a 14...
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On January 6, 2013 at approximately 11:00 am, units from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of northbound Route 4 @ Pond’s Wood Road for the report of a motor vehicle accident. Investigation revealed a 2008 Mercedes operated by John Beal, 47 of Huntingtown was traveling Northbound on Rt. 4. There...
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On Friday, January 4, at 8:40am, fire and rescue crews were dispatched to Yowaiski Mill Road and Tanyard Drive in Chaptico for a report of a motor vehicle accident, involving an occupied school bus. The accident involved bus #662. The accident is reported to be a “rear end style” accident, and there appears to be no...
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On Friday, January 4, at 7:50am, fire and rescue crews were dispatched to Sayre Drive and Dee Court for a report of a VERY MINOR motor vehicle accident, involving an occupied school bus. The accident involved bus #658. There are no injuries reported. Fire and rescue crews were dispatched as a precaution only. View...
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As 2012 comes to a close, I want to thank all of you for your help and support for this year and the past 6 years that I have served as the Fire Chief of the Huntingtown VFD. Our organization has come a long way in the past several years due to the hard...
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On Saturday, December 29, at 1:15 am, the North Beach and Huntingtown Volunteer Fire Departments responded to a report of a single vehicle accident at Bayside Road and Locust Grove Road in Sunderland. Crews arrived on scene to discover a vehicle had crashed into a tree, with a single occupant trapped. Rescue crews worked to...
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Southern Maryland News Net is live on the scene of a pedestrian struck at the California Wal-Mart. The following image is live from the scene. Injuries appear non-life threatening at this time, and the patient is being transported to Trooper 7′s hanger to be flown to an area trauma center . We will will provide additional information and updates as they become available.
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Deputy State Fire Marshal’s have concluded an August dwelling fire investigation with the arrest of Craig Brian Simms 43, of Nanjemoy. The 2:04 a.m. fire originally occurred on August 25, 2012 at 7835 Hawthorne Road in La Plata, Charles County. The one alarm blaze took approximately 40 firefighters an estimated 15 minutes to bring...
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On Wednesday, December 26, at 12:00am, fire, police and rescue crews responded to report of a motor vehicle accident on Hermanville Road in the area of Green Leaf Road in Lexington Park. Crews arrived on scene to discover a red Jeep overturned and on fire, with the single occupant out of the vehicle. Investigation...
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On Saturday, December 22, at 1:28 am, police and rescue crews were dispatched to the Brass Rail in Callaway for a report of an unconscious male, in the parking lot. The caller stated that the 25 year old male became unconscious after being involved in a “play fight” outside the bar. An ambulance arrived...
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On Friday December 21 at 6:57 pm a deputy called in a traffic accident that occurred on Great Mills Road at the intersection of Shangri-La Drive. At 6:59 pm, an alert went out for a blue 1993 BMW reported stolen from Flower Drive by Cynthia Hutchens, the caller reported that Hutchens had stolen the vehicle and she was drunk. The...
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The Solomon’s Island Volunteer Fire Department came to the aid of The American Legion Post 274 in Lusby recently. The large flag on Route 2/4 at Dowell Rd, (known as Charlie’s flag to Legion members) is operated and maintained by Post 274 members. They recently purchased a very large flag to display on the...
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OFFICIAL MSP PRESS RELEASE: On 12/18/12 at 1624 hours a marked Maryland State Police cruiser, T-31, assigned to the Leonardtown Barrack was involved in a motor vehicle collision. The operator of T-31 was Tfc. Jeffery Gibson, a five year veteran of the State Police. Tfc. Gibson was traveling northbound on MD Rt. 235, north...
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Deputy State Fire Marshals are seeking help from the public to assist with locating information concerning multiple fires in the community of Indian Head. A fire involving a vacant home occurred on December 11th, an abandoned vehicle fire occurred on December 14th and self extinguished, the same vehicle was set on fire again on...
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On Monday December 17 at 4:15pm, police fire and rescue crews responded to the report of a serious accident along Route 5 and Willows Road in Park Hall. Crews arrived on the scene to discover two vehicles involved. A Toyota Tacoma overturned with one patient trapped, and a Toyota Sienna on the side the roadway. Two...
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OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE On Dec. 14, 2012 at approximately 3:06 a.m., Cpl. Wilson was traveling southbound on Maryland Route 261 in the area of Chesapeake Avenue in Randle Cliffs. He observed a vehicle stationary in the travel portion of northbound Maryland Route 261 with no lights on. Cpl. Wilson initiated a three point turn...
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On Wednesday afternoon, Southern Maryland News Net’s photographer stopped by the Toys for Tots pick up center on South Shangri-La Drive to take pictures of the donations. Speaking with Bruce Vanden Bos, the St. Mary’s Coordinator for Toys for Tots, our photographer learned that there was a dilemma and a solution was needed. A...
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Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) Secretary Buddy Hance today presented the Maryland Horse Industry Board’s (MHIB) November and December “Touch of Class” Awards immediately after the Lisbon Ole Fashion Horse Parade in Howard County – a parade that celebrates Maryland’s long equine heritage. The MHIB, a program within MDA, presents the Touch of Class...
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Enjoy live entertainment, discount nights, themed nights, and the wonder of the holidays! Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center (Annmarie Garden) will have live entertainment, light snacks and refreshments (provided by the Dream Weaver Holiday Café), themed and discount nights during Garden In Lights, through January 1, 2013, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm, weather...
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On Sunday, December 9, at approximately 11:30pm, Units from Bay District Fire Department and the Lexington Park Rescue Squad responded to Indian Bridge Road in the area of Route 4 for a reported single vehicle accident. When units arrived on the scene, they discovered a 2012 white Chevrolet Pickup truck had left the roadway and...
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Deputy State Fire Marshals are investigating an incident where a man was injured when a fuel tank exploded. The forty-six year old man sustained burns and traumatic injuries. The investigation determined that gasoline vapors in the vehicles fuel tank were ignited when the victim was cutting off parts of the vehicle for scrap metal. The 12:34 pm...
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On Saturday, December 8th, the Southern Maryland Mopars gathered at the Prince Frederick Rescue Squad for a mini Meet and Greet from 9am to 11:15am. Their mission was to take all the toys they had gathered to Fitzgerald’s Park Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep in Lexington Park. This year there were older models as well as newer...
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At approximately 1 am on Saturday, Dec. 8, the North Beach Volunteer Fire Department responded to the scene of an auto accident at the westbound intersection of Md Route 260 and Limerick Lane in Owings. Units arriving on the scene found two vehicles involved in a rear end collision. One female victim was trapped...
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On Sunday, December, 9 at 2:15pm, fire and rescue crews from Hollywood and Lexington Park responded to report of a motor vehicle accident with injuries, along northbound Route 235 at the intersection of Mervell Dean Road in Hollywood. Crews arrived on scene to discover four vehicles involved, a black Ford Edge was determined to...
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On Saturday December 8, at 2:45pm, fire and rescue crews from Valley Lee and Lexington Park responded to the report of a motor vehicle accident with injuries along Point Lookout Road at the intersection of Soaring Eagle Lane in Callaway Crews arrived on scene to discover a blue Scion and a red Chevrolet passenger...
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On Friday December 7, at approximately 2:45pm, firefighters from Bay District and the Patuxent River Naval Air Station were alerted to a report of a house fire in the 46900 block of Sheppard Boulevard on the Patuxent River Naval Air Station. Crews arrived on scene to discover a multi story duplex with fire showing...
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WE NEED MEMBERS!!! The regular monthly meeting of the Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary will be held on Wednesday, December 12, 2012, January 9, 2013, and February 13, 2013 at 7:00 PM at the Rescue Squad building on Route 235 in Hollywood. Anyone wishing to become a member of the Auxiliary is encouraged to...
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Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) Secretary Buddy Hance will present the Maryland Horse Industry Board’s (MHIB) November and December “Touch of Class” Awards during the Lisbon Ole Fashion Horse Parade in Howard County on Saturday, Dec. 8. The award is presented every month to honor a Maryland horse, individual, team, organization or event that...
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On Tuesday, December 4, at 10:30p.m., around 30 firefighters from Valley Lee, Bay District, and Ridge were alerted to a report of a house boat on fire at the Tall Timbers Marina on Herring Creek Road in Tall Timbers. Crews arrived on scene to discover a house boat near the pier with heavy fire and smoke...
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The Bay District Volunteer Fire Department Associates is hosting an all-you-can-eat breakfast with Santa at Station 3, 46900 South Shangri La Drive in Lexington Park – Sunday, December 2 from 8 a.m. to 1pm. Cost is $8 for adults and $5 for children ages 5-12 (kids under five are free). Come enjoy an assortment...
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On Thursday, Nov. 29, Deputy State Fire Marshal’s were notified of a fire incident at Mattawoman Middle School off of Berry Road in Waldorf. The fire occurred on Wednesday, Nov. 28 and was discovered by a student around 12:20 pm. The fire occurred in a trashcan located in a second level boy’s bathroom. Damage due...
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The Eleventh Annual Silent Angel Tree Lighting Ceremony will be held at the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department in Lexington Park on Sunday, December 2, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. The Silent Angel Memorial, established in 2002 is a non-profit organization serving the community of Saint Mary’s County. The Silent Angel organization is a partnership...
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On November 28, at approximately 1:26pm, occupants at 945 Chart Court in Lusby, noticed smoke coming from the passenger compartment of a 2006 Ford Mustang. St. Leonard Volunteer Fire Department responded. Witnesses attempted to extinguish the fire but the vehicle was destroyed. The nearby house sustained minor damage from the heat. The estimated loss...
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A trailer fire at Skyline Place, Bryans Road, on November 21, at 10:44pm was spotted by a neighbor. Bryans Road, Accokeek and Indian Head Volunteer Fire Departments responded. The estimated loss is $20,000. It started in the living room and there was no fire sprinkler system. The fire is undetermined origin and remains under...
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On Sunday, November 25, at 4:25p.m., firefighters from Bay District, PAX River, Hollywood, and Valley Lee were alerted to a report of a house fire in the 21000 block of Garfield Street in Great Mills. Crews arrived on scene to discover a single story, single family home with fire and heavy smoke showing. It took...
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On Saturday, Nov. 24, the following story was posted by the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review about two Hughesville residents, Karen and Kaitlin Bubka were pronounced dead after a horrific accident. The following story and photograph were posted here with permission of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. State police charged the driver of a tractor-trailer after it drove across...
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On November 22, at 9:50a.m., rescue personal and police were called to the area of Yellow Bank Road in Dunkirk for a report of a gunshot wound. Investigation revealed that a 47 year old male was suffering from a shotgun wound from a hunting accident. The victim was brought out of the woods to the...
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On November 21 at 12:57pm, Indian Head Volunteer Fire Department responded to a shed fire on Glymont Road in Indian Head. The fire was spotted by a Charles County Sheriff’s Deputy and a neighbor. Two fifteen year old male juveniles were apprehended shortly after leaving the scene and confessed to setting the fire inside...
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On November 22, at 1:50am, police and rescue crews responded to report of a serious accident along southbound Route 235 at Miramar Way in California. Crews arrived on scene to discover a two vehicle, t-bone collision, with one vehicle overturned. Police reported that all occupants were out of their vehicles. Two patients signed treatment refusals at the scene. Investigation revealed...
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UPDATE 11/21/12: On November 17, 2012, at 1:46 A.M. police units responded to the Green Door Bar located in Park Hall, for the report of a stabbing. Upon arrival units made contact with an adult male victim who stated he had been stabbed in the side by an unknown person while inside the establishment. The...
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UPDATE 11/21/12: Southern Maryland News Net was contacted by the family of the The 65 year old, male pedestrian that was struck ten days ago. The victim passed away on November 20, around 10:30pm. The Victim was struck by a 21 year old male driving a 2012 Dodge Ram 2500 pick up truck on November 11,...
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On November 20, at approximately 10:15pm, firefighters from North Beach, Dunkirk, Huntingtown, and Prince Fredrick were alerted to report of a house fire in the 2100 block of Chesapeake Beach Road in Chesapeake Beach. Crews arrived on scene to discover a one story single family house fully involved. All of the occupants were outside of the...
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Firefighters from Bryans Road Volunteer Fire Department responded to a kitchen fire at 2700 Hammock Court in Bryans Road this morning. The 2:37 a.m. fire was quickly extinguished by a fire sprinkler head located in the kitchen of the townhouse and limited the fire damage to the cabinet and vent hood above the stove with mild smoke and soot...
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On Tuesday, November, 20 at 11:00am, firefighters from St. Mary’s and Charles County were alerted to a report of a trailer fire in the 28800 block of Lillie Love Lane in New Market. The homeowner called 911 and reported the when she arrived home and opened her front door the trailer was full of smoke. Crews...
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On November 16, around 11pm, Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire at 44 Industrial Drive in Waldorf. A 1999 Dodge truck’s interior was on fire. The vehicle was parked and locked in the parking lot of the business. The fire was spotted by a passing motorist. Unknown suspect (suspects) entered the...
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On Saturday November 17, at 7:15pm, police and rescue crews responded to report of a single vehicle accident along Route 235 in California. Crews arrived on scene to discover a Dodge SUV, with heavy frontend damage, in the turn lane. Witnesses reported that the SUV had crossed over from the far left lane to...
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On Thursday afternoon, Chesapeake Church in Huntingtown was alive with the spirit of helping those in need. For several weeks, the church, along with the Solomons and Dunkirk Volunteer Fire Departments, had collected donations for those affected by Hurricane Sandy in New York and New Jersey. Jacqueline Hahn, Director of Communications for End Hunger...
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Maryland State Fire Marshalls are investigating a house fire in St. Leonard that has left a local family displaced. On Wednesday, Nov. 14 around 3:26 p.m., fire and rescue crews were alerted to report of a working house fire in the 3700 block of Williams Wharf Road. Crews arrived on scene to discover heavy...
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On Saturday night, the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department was a hub of activity. Members and their guests came to the Installation of Officers Banquet and presentation of awards. Uniforms and dresses were the order of the night. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres started off the evening with everyone mingling, greeting old friends, and pleasant conversation. Pictures...
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On Nov. 11 at 12:39 a.m., officers were dispatched to the American Legion in the 4300 block of Livingston Road in Indian Head for the report of a large fight. When officers arrived, a Volkswagen Jetta was observed fleeing the parking lot at a high rate of speed. A lookout was broadcast and officers...
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UPDATE: Nov. 14 – Sentencing of Robert Rice for Fatal Collision On Wednesday, Nov. 14, Circuit Court Judge Maureen Lamasney sentenced Robert Rice, Jr., 35 of Great Mills to 10 years with 5 years suspended for the fatal collision on August 4, 2011 on Point Lookout Rd in the area of Camp Cosoma Rd....
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On Sunday, Nov. 11 around 11:52 a.m., fire and rescue crews were alerted to report of an apartment fire at the Lexwood Apartments located in the 21200 block of Lexwood Court in Lexington Park. Fire and EMS units from Bay District, Pax River, Valley Lee and the Lexington Park Rescue Squad responded to the...
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At approximately 5:45 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 12, the Dunkirk Fire Department responded to report of a serious auto accident at Md. Rt. 2 and Skinner’s Turn Road in Sunderland. Units arrived on scene to discover two vehicles involved in a head-on-collision to include a Ford F-150 and a Nissan pick-up truck. The Nissan pick...
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On Wednesday, November 07, 2012 at approximately 8:30 p.m. , the Maryland State police responded to Hawthorne Road West of Ripley Road in La Plata for a serious motor vehicle collision. The investigation revealed vehicle a 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer driven by Michael Leonard Ford, 31 of La Plata was operating at a high rate of speed, eastbound...
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Shortly before 5 pm on Wednesday, November 7, the North Beach Volunteer Fire Department was alerted to a house fire on B Street in Chesapeake Beach. Units arrived on location to find a single family home with fire showing from the rear of the house. Crews worked quickly to make entry and extinguish the fire. Firefighters...
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Two semi trucks filled with supplies slated to leave November 16, 2012. End Hunger In Calvert County has teamed up with the Dunkirk and Solomons Volunteer Fire Departments to help coordinate Calvert County’s hurricane relief effort. Calvert County residents can work together in a concerted effort to impact relief efforts in New York and...
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On Wednesday, November 7 at approximately 12 am, Patrol Deputies were called to Wal-Mart to check the welfare of a 15 year old reported to be left alone. While on the scene, several employees alerted the deputies to a theft occurring. A female and male were seen leaving the store with carts full of...
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UPDATE: Matthew Warren Beard, 32 of Hollywood was charged with the following violations. driving a rented motor vehicle in violation of rental agreement failure to return to & remain at scene of accident involving attended (vehicle damage, property damage) failure to immediately return and remain at scene of accident involving bodily injury failure to immediately...
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On Sunday, November, 4 at 11:25 a.m., firefighters from Mechanicsville, Leonardtown, and Hollywood were alerted to report of a house fire in the 40900 block of New Market Turner Road in Oraville. Crews arrived on scene to discover a single story single family home with smoke showing from the roof. Fire crews and the homeowners...
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The membership of the Huntingtown Volunteer Fire Department is ecstatic to announce and welcome home Simon Thomas; past Assistant Chief of the Solomons VRSFD and career firefighter with the National Institute of Health (NIH). In August, Simon Thomas was critically injured while vacationing in Florida. For several weeks, he had been in a coma...
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On Thursday, Nov. 1 around 12:15 p.m., police and rescue units were dispatched to report of a motor vehicle accident along Rt 235 and Loveville Road in Hollywood. Crews arrived on scene to discover a two vehicles, a black Chevrolet Blazer and a Blue Buick Regal. Investigation revealed the Blazer ran a red light...
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On October 26 at approximately 10:16 a.m. a citizen contacted the Calvert County Control Center regarding a motorcycle and a white male located in the brush just off the roadway on Boyds Turn Road in the area of Three Brothers Way in Owings. Members of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Bureau responded to...
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Dear Friends, Good afternoon. I hope this note finds you safe and secure having weathered Hurricane/Superstorm Sandy. As we watch the news, we see the destruction caused by this unique weather pattern. Floods, power outages, and downed trees throughout our community. Please continue to heed the advice of your local authorities. They are doing...
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As many are aware, The Huntingtown VFD has always excelled in training our members to their fullest capabilities as Firefighters and EMT’s. When completed with Firefighter I, you are not permitted to ride as a firefighter until you complete the Huntingtown VFD Firefighter Field Training Program. The same applies to members that complete the...
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The Charles County Commissioners are seeking county residents to fill vacancies on the following boards, committees, and commissions: • Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Board • Animal Matters Hearing Board • Area Council on Aging • Board of Electrical Examiners • Board of Fire and Rescue • Board of License Commissioners (Liquor Board) • Disadvantaged...
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Maryland State Highway Administration Loans Reflective Vests to Trick-or-Treaters – Vests for Visibility in 18th Year On Wednesday, October 31, as commuters are driving home from work, goblins, fairies and trolls will lurk out on the streets seeking tricks-or-treats. Door to door they’ll prance about filling their bags with treats; moving anxiously with excitement...
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FINAL UPDATE 5:26 p.m. Oct. 23. All lanes are now open on the bay bridge and the traffic tie-up resulting from the 2 hour closure is beginning to clear. UPDATE 4:59 p.m. Oct. 23 – Authorities have removed the leaking tanker and traffic in the eastbound lanes of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge is...
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On Monday, October 22, at 8:25 p.m., Police and Rescue responded to a motor vehicle accident in White Plains. Investigation revealed that Kurt W Bratholt, 39 of Waldorf was traveling northbound on U.S. Route 301 in the area of Jaybee Lane. A 2003, Mack Truck Tractor & trailer was in the crossover stationary attempting...
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On Sunday, Oct. 14 Leonardtown played host to the second ever tractor parade by the Southern Maryland Antique Tractor Association. Up to 70 tractors participated in the parade which was followed by an estimated 40 highly decorated golf carts in the Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department’s Cart Cruz. The golf carts remained on display around...
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On Thursday, Oct. 18 around 7:40 p.m., police and emergency personnel responded to report of a serious motor vehicle accident along Rt. 4 and Patuxent Point Parkway in Solomons in the area of Solomons Landing. Crews arrived on scene to discover two vehicles to include a white Toyota sedan and a navy blue SUV.....
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Sheriff Timothy K. Cameron and the men and women of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office would like to invite the public to the Sheriff’s Office Annual Open House on Saturday, October 20, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. On hand will be Sheriff’s Office displays, demonstrations, food and free giveaways. Displays: Ridge...
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Authorities in Calvert County are investigating a serious accident in Huntingtown that left two injured. On Tuesday, Oct. 16 shortly after 5 p.m., the Huntingtown VFD and rescue squad was alerted to report of an accident with injuries near the intersection of Ponds Wood Road and Bayside Road (Rt. 261) . Crews arrived on...
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Authorities in St. Mary’s County are investigating a serious crash that has left two injured. Police and rescue personnel responded to the 21400 block of Great Mills Road, near the entrance to the Chesapeake Shores Nursing Home, in Lexington Park on Saturday, Oct. 13 around 4:30 p.m. Crews arrived on the scene to discover...
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The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Animal Control Unit will be holding its 4th annual Amnesty Week for pet owners to purchase pet licenses at a reduced cost. The event will be held November 5-11, 2012, excluding November 6 due to Election Day. Licenses may only be purchased at the reduced price at the following...
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On Saturday, October 13th, the weather was perfect, as the Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary put on an event known as Cow Pie BINGO at the Flat Iron Farm in Great Mills. Bubby Knott’s farm is an amazing place, with lots to see. People strolled around while waiting for the cows to do their...
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Authorities in St. Mary’s County are investigating a suspected drunk driving accident in Lexington Park that left two people injured. On Sunday, Oct. 14 around 1:27 a.m., police and rescue personnel responded to the 21700 block of Great Mills Road and S. Shangri La Drive for report of an accident with injuries. Crews arrived...
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A White Plains man has been arrested for setting fire to his home in the early morning hours on Oct. 13, 2012. Tracy DeMarr, 48, was taken into custody after a domestic assault and arson occurred at his home. Deputies from the State Fire Marshal’s Office and the Charles County Sheriff’s Department conducted a joint investigation into...
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Deputy State Fire Marshals are investigating an intentionally set fire inside the Potomac Heights Baptist Church located at 37 Glymont Road in Potomac Heights, Maryland. The 6:30 a.m. one alarm fire was out before the arrival of Potomac Heights and Indian Head Naval Base fire departments. An employee of the church arrived Wednesday morning and observed smoke coming...
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UPDATE 10/10/ 12 – 10:00A.M.: On October 9th, 2012, at approximately 5:41pm, Maryland State Troopers responded to Route 4, south of the Naval Recreation Center in Solomons for a multiple motor vehicle crash. Troopers arrived on the scene and began an investigation which revealed the following: A black 2008 Honda Civic, driven by Zenaida Suarez...
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On Oct. 13 beginning at 1 p.m. at Flat Iron Farm in Great Mills, the Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad and Auxiliary are hosting a St. Mary’s County first – Cow Pie Bingo. Players will pit their luck against three of Bubby Knots’ cows trying to predict when the cows will let Mother Nature run...
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On October 4, 2012, four members of the Huntingtown Volunteer Fire Department traveled to the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg Maryland to provide support for the Annual National Fallen Firefighter Memorial Weekend sponsored by the National Fallen Firefighter Foundation. Every October, the Foundation sponsors the official national tribute to all firefighters who died in...
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Deputy State Fire Marshals have concluded an investigation involving the arson of a trash can and the exterior rear deck attached to a single family home located at 3813 10th Street in Chesapeake Beach. The first of two incidents originally occurred on September 20, 2012. At approximately 11:42 p.m., a trash can outside the home was found...
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On October 5 at 5:31 p.m., officers responded to Trinity Lake in Charlotte Hall for the report of a drowning. Investigation revealed Raymond Hostetler Yoder, 30, of Charlotte Hall was fishing out of a kayak when the kayak flipped over and he fell out. Yoder went under water and did not resurface. A relative...
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Maryland State Police in La Plata are investigating a fatal crash that has left a Waldorf woman dead. On October 6 at 1:18 p.m., police and emergency personnel responded to northbound Rt. 5 at Gallant Green Road in Hughesville, for report of a serious motor vehicle accident with injuries. Investigation revealed Nicole Antoinette Morgan, 37...
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