On Tuesday, August 4, 2020, Southern Maryland suffered severe flooding, three confirmed separate Tornadoes, and the impacts from Hurricane Isaias. St. Mary’s County Volunteer Fire and Rescue personnel handled a total of 134 calls throughout the day which included multiple water rescues, structure collapses, a fatal motor vehicle accident, many trees and wires down,...
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As of Wednesdey, August 5, 2020, Maryland reports 92,426 COVID-19 cases and 3,402 deaths. An increase of 1,282 cases and 13 deaths, in last 48 hours. COVID-19 Statistics in Maryland Number of confirmed cases : 92,426 Number of persons tested negative : 889,969 Total testing volume : 1,332,181 Number of confirmed deaths : 3,402 Number of probable deaths...
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Police, fire and rescue personnel in Charles, St. Mary’s, and Prince George’s County are currently operating on multiple rescues due to vehicles driving into flood / standing water. Citizens are urged to TURN AROUND, DON’T DROWN!! WATER and OTHER RESCUES 9:00 a.m., Charles County / PG County line – Mutual aid for vehicle trapped...
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As of Monday, August 3, 2020, Maryland reports 91,144 COVID-19 cases and 3,389 deaths. An increase of 2,798 cases and 27 deaths, in last 72 hours. COVID-19 Statistics in Maryland Number of confirmed cases : 91,144 Number of persons tested negative : 869,493 Total testing volume : 1,294,065 Number of confirmed deaths : 3,389 Number of probable deaths...
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As of Monday, 5:00 a.m: A Tropical Storm Watch, and Flash Flood Watch is in effect for Cecil, Baltimore, Kent, Prince Georges, Anne Arundel, Queen Anne’s, Charles, St. Marys, Calvert, Talbot, Caroline, Dorchester, Wicomico, Somerset and Worcester County in Maryland. First responders urge all citizens to use extra caution during this time due to...
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The Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal crash that occurred Thursday evening in Clinton. The deceased driver is 23-year-old Tyra Dalton of Upper Marlboro. On July 30th, at approximately 9:00 pm, patrol officers were called to 7300 block of Old Alexandria Ferry Road for a collision involving two vehicles. The preliminary...
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As of Friday, July 31, 2020, Maryland reports 88,346 COVID-19 cases and 3,362 deaths. An increase of 1,169 cases and 5 deaths, in 24 hours. COVID-19 Statistics in Maryland Number of confirmed cases : 88,346 Number of persons tested negative : 822,845 Total testing volume : 1,214,764 Number of confirmed deaths : 3,362 Number of probable deaths : 131...
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U.S. District Judge George J. Hazel, III, sentenced Arinze Michael Ozor, 37, of Bowie, Maryland, a dual citizen of the United States and Nigeria, to 18 months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for forgery or false use of a passport, in connection with his use of false passports to...
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As of Thursday, July 30, 2020, Maryland reports 87,177 COVID-19 cases and 3,357 deaths. An increase of 892 cases and 10 deaths, in 24 hours. COVID-19 Statistics in Maryland Number of confirmed cases : 87,177 Number of persons tested negative : 806,788 Total testing volume : 1,186,132 Number of confirmed deaths : 3,357 Number of probable deaths : 131...
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Governor Larry Hogan today announced, based on the state’s data-driven approach, the expansion of the statewide masking order and a public health advisory for all out-of-state travel. The governor also unveiled contact tracing data showing that family gatherings are the most common high-risk gathering and working outside the home is the most common high-risk...
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As of Wednesday, July 29, 2020, Maryland reports 86,285 COVID-19 cases and 3,347 deaths. An increase of 761 cases and 20 deaths, in 24 hours. Number of confirmed cases : 86,285 Number of persons tested negative : 792,674 Total testing volume : 1,160,443 Number of confirmed deaths : 3,347 Number of probable deaths : 131 Currently hospitalized : 571 Acute...
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As of Tuesday, July 28, 2020, Maryland reports 85,524 COVID-19 cases and 3,327 deaths. An increase of 678 cases and 12 deaths, in 24 hours. COVID-19 Statistics in Maryland Number of confirmed cases : 85,524 Number of persons tested negative : 782,732 Total testing volume : 1,144,696 Number of confirmed deaths : 3,327 Number of probable deaths : 131...
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As of Monday, July 27, 2020, Maryland reports 84,876 COVID-19 cases and 3,315 deaths. An increase of 3,110 cases and 22 deaths, since Friday, July 24, 2020. COVID-19 Statistics in Maryland Number of confirmed cases : 84,876 Number of persons tested negative : 770,642 Total testing volume : 1,120,761 Number of confirmed deaths : 3,315 Number of probable...
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UPDATE: After consultation with the Prince George’s County State’s Attorney’s Office, Maryland State Police have charged a driver in connection with yesterday’s crash that killed two people on Crain Highway. The driver charged is identified as Mark D. Austin, 35, of Brandywine. He is currently charged with two counts each of motor vehicle manslaughter...
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As of Friday, July 24, 2020, Maryland reports 81,766 COVID-19 cases and 3,293 deaths. An increase of 930 cases and 12 deaths. Number of confirmed cases : 81,766 Number of persons tested negative : 722,584 Total testing volume : 1,040,442 Number of confirmed deaths : 3,293 Number of probable deaths : 129 Currently hospitalized : 533 Acute care : 390 Intensive...
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As of Thursday, July 23, 2020, Maryland reports 80,836 COVID-19 cases and 3,281 deaths. An increase of 664 cases and 5 deaths. Number of confirmed cases : 80,836 Number of persons tested negative : 708,205 Total testing volume : 1,016,222 Number of confirmed deaths : 3,281 Number of probable deaths : 128 Currently hospitalized : 528 Acute care : 395 Intensive...
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A federal grand jury in Maryland has indicted licensed dentist Edward T. Buford III, age 68, of Silver Spring, Maryland; his business partner Kasandra Vilchez-Duarte, age 44, of Fort Washington, Maryland; and Donnie Amis, age 63, of Washington, D.C. on the federal charges of conspiracy to violate the federal Anti-Kickback Statute and conspiracy to...
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Governor Larry Hogan today provided an update to Marylanders on the state’s ongoing COVID-19 response and recovery, stressing the need for continued caution and vigilance. The governor was joined by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) State Superintendent Dr. Karen Salmon, who announced that MSDE will extend flexibility to local school systems to determine...
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As of Wednesday, July 23, 2020, Maryland reports 80,172 COVID-19 cases and 3,276 deaths. An increase of 627 cases and 20 deaths. COVID-19 Statistics in Maryland Number of confirmed cases : 80,172 Number of persons tested negative : 702,661 Total testing volume : 1,000,179 Number of confirmed deaths : 3,276 Number of probable deaths : 129 Currently hospitalized : 505...
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The Office of the Sheriff’s Warrant/Fugitive Division reported the arrest of Demetria Charmaine Walker on July 16, 2020, on a warrant for First Degree Assault obtained by county police on July 12, 2020. According to the warrant, on July 12th, police responded to the 7900 Block of 18th Avenue in Adelphi, MD for a...
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As of Tuesday, July 21, 2020, Maryland reports 79,545 COVID-19 cases and 3,272 deaths. An increase of 860 cases and 20 deaths. Number of confirmed cases : 79,545 Number of persons tested negative : 684,822 Total testing volume : 979,158 Number of confirmed deaths : 3,272 Number of probable deaths : 130 Currently hospitalized : 484 Acute care : 353 Intensive...
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On Tuesday, July 21, 2020, at approximately 7:15 a.m., firefighters from Charles County and Prince George’s County responded to 6831 Walkway Court in Bryans Road, for the reported structure on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find fire showing from a 2-story residence. The owner/occupant is identified as Gerald Eades. The estimated loss...
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The Office of the Sheriff’s Warrant/Fugitive Division reported the arrest of Antawan Steven Hamilton on July 15, 2020, on a warrant for First Degree Assault obtained by county police on July 9, 2020. According to the warrant, on July 6th, deputies assigned to the domestic violence intervention division responded to an in Hyattsville, MD,...
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The Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal crash that occurred Friday night in Accokeek. The deceased driver is 35-year-old Johvani Cruz of Indian Head. On July 17th, at approximately 8:25 pm, officers responded to the 15000 block of Livingston Road for a collision involving a single SUV. Cruz, the only occupant...
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As of Monday, July 20, 2020, Maryland reports 78,685 COVID-19 cases and 3,252 deaths. An increase of 554 cases and 5 deaths. Number of confirmed cases : 78,685 Number of persons tested negative : 670,594 Total testing volume : 958,608 Number of confirmed deaths : 3,252 Number of probable deaths : 130 Currently hospitalized : 463 Acute care : 327 Intensive...
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