Funeral Arrangements for Potomac Heights VFD&RS Life Member, James “Willie” Williams. The family will receive friends at Potomac Heights VFD&RS (73 Glymont Road, Indian Head, MD) on Thursday, June 8th, 2023 from 2-4 PM and again at 6PM with Firemen’s Prayers beginning at 7PM. A Memorial Service for family and friends will be held...
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On Sunday, June 4, 2023, at approximately 4:23 p.m., fire and rescue personnel responded to the 12000 block of Wendy Lane in Waldorf, for the reported building collapse with entrapment. The 911 caller reported the deck collapsed during a graduation party with six victims possibly trapped with the victims ranging from children to elderly....
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On Sunday, June 4, 2023, at approximately 12:52 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the Calvert County Baptist Church located at 2190 Solomons Island Road in Prince Frederick, for the reported motor vehicle collision with a vehicle into a structure with collapse. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle...
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The U.S. Marshals Service Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force, District of Maryland, and task force partners conducted a large-scale, multi-agency law enforcement operation focused on apprehending violent fugitives and wanted gang members throughout the month of May, arresting dozens of violent offenders throughout Maryland. Operation Washout – Maryland resulted in a total of...
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Alcohol Enforcement Unit recently conducted a series of alcohol compliance checks at 12 businesses in northern and central St. Mary’s County. Eleven of the establishments were found to be compliant, while one business failed to ask an underage person for identification. The covert compliance checks were conducted on...
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The D.C. National Guard scrambled F-16 fighters from Joint Base Andrews after a Cessna 560 Citation V violated restricted air space in Washington D.C. The F16s sonic boom caused concerns and many 911 calls until officials confirmed the noise was caused by the military jets. According to (NORAD) North American Aerospace Defense Command, the...
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UPDATE 6/4/2023: GoFundMe added to assist the family displaced by the fire. The family lost everything and is currently seeking clothing items. Adult female, adult males, large dog, and toddler clothing size 3T/4T. Please share, or click here to assist. 6/3/2023: On Saturday, June 3, 2023, at approximately 11:33 a.m., firefighters from Bay District,...
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Don’t be alarmed if you see firefighters from Bay District Volunteer Fire Department (BDVFD) going door-to-door in your neighborhood on Sunday, June 4th or Sunday, June 11th, 2023. We will be installing smoke alarms free of charge in neighborhoods on Sunday June 4th and Sunday June 11th. Firefighters will be going door-to-door offering to...
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The annual spawning migration of horseshoe crabs – Limulus polyphemus – is now returning to Maryland beaches, providing an opportunity to view one of nature’s oldest wildlife phenomena and participate in citizen science. The migration usually takes place from May through July, and its peak culminates with high tides on or around each full...
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NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, PATUXENT RIVER: Tactical Airlift Program Office (PMA-207) delivered the first of two C-40A aircraft to Marine Transport Squadron (VMR) 1, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 41, in Fort Worth, Texas, May 19. “Delivery of this aircraft meets a critical Marine Corps requirement for organic long-range logistical airlift capability,” said Col Steve...
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Maryland hunters harvested 5,356 wild turkeys during the 2023 spring regular and junior turkey seasons, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources reported. This year’s harvest was 27% higher than the 2022 harvest and surpassed the previous record harvest of 4,303, set in 2020. “A combination of high turkey populations, good weather, and additional hunting...
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The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit charged a mother and daughter in connection with a murder inside of the family’s Landover home. The suspects are 44-year-old Candace Craig and 19-year-old Salia Hardy. Based on the preliminary investigation, the victim in this case is believed to be 71-year-old Margaret Craig of Landover. Candace...
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Charles County man played after portion of number was drawn days earlier A Waldorf player who believes in trends said he followed a pattern to win $50,000 in the May 26 Pick 5 midday drawing. The 50-year-old said he has a list of numbers that he likes to play. That includes birthdays, license plates...
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On Friday, the Blue Crabs announced that they have signed former Kansas City Royals prospect, and former Major League outfielder, Khalil Lee. Lee was drafted out of Flint High School in Oakton, Virginia. He was selected in the third round out of the 2016 draft to the Kansas City Royals, after 2017 he was...
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On Friday, June 2, 2023, at approximately 9:40 p.m., police and emergency medical personnel responded to the 3000 block of Festival Way in Waldorf, for the reported armed robbery with injuries. The 911 caller reported while at the Wells Fargo ATM he was approached by multiple suspects where he was robbed and assaulted at...
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On Saturday, June 3, 2023, at approximately 11:43 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Three Notch Road and Trapp Road in Dameron, for the motor vehicle collision reported serious with multiple motorcyclists down. Crews arrived on the scene to find two motorcyclists off the roadway with one suffering serious...
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You just never know what the day will bring! On May 31, 2023, a citizen located an abandoned fawn and brought it to an elementary school to try to find help. Officer Ptack of the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded and contacted a local rescue. Then with cautious hands and a warm heart, she...
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On Friday, June 2, 2023, at approximately 3:40 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Streamview Drive and Alcorn Lane in Waldorf, for the reported Mass Casualty motor vehicle collision involving a school bus. Dispatchers advised at least 10 students were reporting injuries. Crews on scene reported 5 patients for...
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On Friday, June 2, 2023, at approximately 1:23 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the intersection of Mervell Dean Road and Clarkes Landing Road in Hollywood, for a motor vehicle collision reported serious with multiple victims trapped. Crews arrived on the scene to find three vehicles involved with two victims trapped. Incident...
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On Thursday, June 1, 2023, at approximately 10:00 p.m., firefighters from Bay District, NAS Patuxent River, Ridge, and Valley Lee was dispatched to the area of Three Notch Road and Forest Park Road, for the reports of a house on fire. While responding, multiple 911 callers reported the fire was between Lincoln Avenue and...
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On May 31, 2023, members of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Bureau (CIB) Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) observed a burgundy Chevrolet Trailblazer, with Maryland registration travelling northbound Route 4 in Lusby. A traffic violation was observed by detectives and a traffic stop was initiated along northbound Route 4 in the area of...
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On May 22, 2023, Deputy First Class Idol of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office was responding to 655 N Solomons Island Road in Prince Frederick, for the report of a theft that just occurred. The complainant advised an older white male attempted to steal items from the store and left in a white U-Haul...
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Maryland State Police are warning residents to be aware of a phone scam involving police impersonators that is currently active in Maryland. Maryland State Police have received reports from multiple residents advising that callers contact them claiming to be state troopers or police officers. The reports are attempts to gain financial information or money...
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On Saturday, June 10, 2023, at approximately 12:52 p.m., firefighters from Bay District Volunteer Fire Department responded to the 47000 block of Green Leaf Road in Lexington Park, for the reported vehicle on fire. Prior to firefighters arriving on scene, the assignment was upgraded to a structure fire due to the vehicle fire threatening...
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UPDATE @ 8:30 p.m.: Roadway is open with the gas leak secured. Washington Gas remaining on scene. All residents able to return home are asked to open windows to air out possible gas odors. 6/1/2023 @ 6:30 p.m.: On Thursday, June 1, 2023, around 4:45 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the...
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