The Bay District Volunteer Fire Department along with visiting departments will be conducting a training burn on Saturday, May 9th on Three Notch Road in California, between San Souci Plaza and the new Ford dealership near Mercedes Drive in California. Firefighters will be conducting training scenarios in two residences donated to the department, and...
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On Wednesday, May 6, 2020, at approximately 1:55 p.m., firefighters from Bay District responded to the Petsmart on Alton Lane and Old Rolling Road in California, for the reported vehicle fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find a vehicle with fire showing from the engine compartment. Firefighters extinguished the fire in under 10...
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On Wednesday, May 6, 2020, at approximately 6:45 a.m., firefighters from NAS Webster Field and Ridge responded to 49245 Demko Road in Lexington Park, for the reported vehicle fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find a Chevrolet pickup truck in a driveway with the cab fully involved with fire. Firefighters extinguished the fire...
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Using funding from the Department of the Navy, construction crews, contracted by the St. Mary’s County Department of Public Works will begin performing cooperative road work on the Naval Air Station Patuxent River Gate One Buse Road Entrance Monday, May 11, 2020. Due to the extensive level of work being performed, the following traffic...
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As of Friday, May 8, 2020, Maryland reports 30,485 cases of COVID-19 and 1,453 deaths. An increase of 1,111 cases and 52 deaths. The number of negative test results is currently 121,702, an increase of 2,476. Number of confirmed cases : 30,485 Number of negative test results : 121,702 Number of confirmed deaths : 1,453 Number of...
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As of Thursday, May 7, 2020, Maryland reports 29,374 cases and 1,401 deaths. An increase of 1,211 cases and 63 deaths. The number of negative test results is currently 119,226, an increase of 3,377. Number of confirmed cases : 29,374 Number of negative test results : 119,226 Number of confirmed deaths : 1,401 Number of probable deaths...
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On Thursday, May 7, 2020, at approximately 10:15 a.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the area of Three Notch Road and First Colony Boulevard in California, for the reported single vehicle overturned on its side, with one subject trapped and unconscious. Crews arrived on the scene to confirm a single vehicle on...
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During today’s press conference, Governor Larry Hogan and State Education Superintendent Dr. Karen Salmon have announced Maryland Schools are now closed for the rest of the year. Hogan announced that he will be easing outdoor recreation activities effective at 7:00 a.m., on Thursday, May 7, 2020., which includes the below. Golf, tennis, boating, fishing,...
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On Tuesday, May 5, 2020, at approximately 11:05 p.m., fire and rescue personnel responded to the intersection of Mt Wolf Road and Three Notch Road in Charlotte Hall, for the motor vehicle accident involving a pedestrian struck with the victim unconscious. A Trooper from the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack was travelling Southbound on...
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As of Wednesday, May 6, 2020, Maryland reports 28,163 Cases, and 1,338 deaths, an increase of 1,046 cases and 48 deaths overnight. An additional 2,863 test came back negative, bringing the total to 115,849 negative cases. A total of 1,903 people have been released from isolation. Number of confirmed cases : 28,163 Number of negative...
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The Maryland Department of Agriculture recently announced they have received many calls this week about the Asian giant hornet, referred to in media coverage as the “Murder Hornet.” This insect was found in Washington state in late 2019. The Maryland Department of Agriculture continues to monitor, though it is highly unlikely that the hornet...
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On Sunday, May 3, 2020, at approximately 1:10 a.m., Engine 11 with five personnel were enroute back to their firehouse after responding to a residential fire alarm in Bushwood, when they came across an overturned vehicle off the roadway and on fire, in the area of Budds Creek Road and Big Chestnut Road in...
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On Sunday, May 3, 2020, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 21600 block of North Essex Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported armed home invasion with shots fire, with Detective Trevor Teague initiating the investigation. The victim advised that Dewayne McClain Milburn Jr., 20 of California, entered the basement of...
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The Patuxent River Naval Air Museum may be closed to the public due to the current pandemic, but they’ve opened their doors in a very special way. The museum has partnered with a group of volunteer makers and innovators to provide a space for the collection, assembly, and distribution of community created PPE to...
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Maryland State Police are warning the public about telephone scams in which the caller claims to be an agent for Publishers Clearing House, stating that the person contacted had “won the grand prize” from Publishers Clearing House, but only after paying a $250 “fee” to cover the cost of taxes. This scam serves as...
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On Saturday, May 2, 2020, at approximately 8:35 a.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the 40400 block of Waterview Drive in Mechanicsville, for the reported double overdose, with one subject possibly not breathing. Dispatchers advised police were already enroute to the residence for a routine check the welfare after a 911 hangup,...
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Governor Larry Hogan today provided an update on the State of Maryland’s supply of personal protective equipment, and announced that the state has launched the Maryland Manufacturing Network Supplier Portal, an online platform that helps connect Maryland suppliers with buyers in need of critical resources. PPE Update. Increasing Maryland’s supply of PPE is one...
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Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department has been anxiously awaiting their new apparatus Brush 7, which is going through the final inspections, and will hopefully be in Hollywood and in service in the next coming weeks! Last week members of the Apparatus Committee took part in a Virtual Final Inspection of the new Brush 7. This...
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UPDATE: May 5, 2020, at 2:10 p.m., Police have the subject in custody, no injuries being reported with all rescue personnel returning to service. On May 5, 2020, at approximately 1:00 p.m., deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, and troopers from the Maryland State Police responded to the reported armed suicidal subject,...
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As of Tuesday, May 5, 2020, Maryland reports 27,117 Cases, and 1,290 deaths, an increase of 893 cases and 62 deaths overnight. An additional 2,399 test came back negative, bringing the total to 112,986 negative cases. A total of 1,810 people have been released from isolation. COVID-19 Statistics in Maryland Number of confirmed cases...
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On Saturday, May 2, 2020, at approximately 11:30 a.m., fire and rescue personnel responded to the 45300 block of Scotch Neck Road and Daniels Road in Hollywood, for the injuries after a long fall down an embankment. Dispatchers then advised the victim, an 83-year-old male was on a riding lawnmower when the victim and...
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On Sunday, May 3, 2020, at approximately 9:00 p.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the 45700 block of Guenther Drive in Great Mills, for the reported overdose with one not breathing. Dispatchers advised the 911 caller reported the patient overdosed, then called back stating the patient was not breathing and turning blue...
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Calvert Marine Museum posted the following message on their website: After considering the advice of state leaders, medical professionals, and our partners in the entertainment industry, we can now provide you with an update on our current plan for this summer. We are heartbroken to share that the museum will be unable to host...
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Dear Editor: We celebrate National Nurses Week (May 6 – 12) each year in appreciation of the dedicated men and women who give of themselves to selflessly provide care, encouragement and support for patients, families and their community. This year, due to the current novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, now more than ever most of us have...
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On Saturday, May 2, 2020, at approximately 11:00 a.m., police responded to the 23500 block of Mervell Dean Road in Hollywood, for the reported domestic assault. Officers arrived on the scene to find Anthony John Knittel assaulted family members and left the scene prior to the arrival of police, and was described as wearing...
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