On Tuesday, May 19, 2020, at approximately 9:33 p.m., firefighters from Calvert and St. Mary’s County responded to 1601 D Street in St. Leonard, for the reported house on fire with occupants unaccounted for. Crews arrived on the scene to find a one story single family dwelling with fire showing. Firefighters reported faulty and...
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Sean Lamont Brooks, 47, of Lexington Park, was arrested on Wednesday, May 13, 2020, and charged with a 4th degree sex offense and committing a perverted practice. Court documents say in the winter of 2019, Brooks engaged in sexual contact with an adult male victim without the victims consent and committed an unnatural and...
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On Saturday, May 16, 2020, at approximately 11:40 a.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the area of Budds Creek Road and Mechanicsville Road in Mechanicsville, for the motor vehicle accident reported serious with one vehicle overturned and one subject trapped. Dispatchers then advised they have received multiple 911 calls reporting a grey...
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As of Tuesday, May 19, 2020, Maryland reports 41,546 cases and 1,963 deaths. An increase of 1,784 cases and 60 deaths. Number of negative test results 167,112, an increase of 5,368. Number of confirmed cases : 41,546 Number of negative test results : 167,112 Number of confirmed deaths : 1,963 Number of probable deaths : 118 Currently hospitalized...
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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, St. Mary’s County Government Offices remain closed to the public. However, for the Memorial Day Holiday Monday, May 25, 2020, all county government administrative telework offices will also be closed. The St. Andrews Landfill, six Convenience Centers and St. Mary’s Transit System (STS) will likewise be closed Monday, May...
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Governor Larry Hogan today announced the launch of the Caregiver Services Corps, a program to support Maryland seniors who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Caregiver Services Corps is able to quickly deploy volunteers and other resources to the homes of seniors who need urgent assistance with everyday tasks when their typical...
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The Department of Emergency Services reminds the community Atlantic hurricane season officially starts June 1, 2020 and goes through Nov. 30, 2020. Disasters won’t wait, and neither should you. As we continue our efforts with all of the country to respond to and recover from coronavirus, we are also leaning forward and preparing for...
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On Monday, May 18, 2020, at approximately 12:05 p.m., firefighters from Mechanicsville, Hollywood, Leonardtown, Hughesville, La Plata and Seventh District responded to 38571 Locke’s Forest Lane in Mechanicsville, for the reported house on fire with subjects trapped. Dispatch advised all responding units they have received multiple 911 calls reporting the house is on fire...
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Communities surrounding the naval air station are advised that noise-generating testing events are scheduled to take place May 19 – May 22, 2020 between the hours of 6 p.m. – 11 p.m. Pilots at NAS PAX will be conducting Field Carrier Landing Practices (FCLPs). FCLPs are simulated carrier landings conducted to prepare the pilot...
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On Monday, May 18, 2020, at approximately 10:07 a.m., police responded to an armed carjacking. Dispatchers reported the suspect was described as a black male, jeans, black shirt with red hair and freckles, operating a stolen white Mercedes Benz with Washington D.C. registration plates. Officers spotted the vehicle in the area of Crain Highway...
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On Monday, May 18, 2020, at approximately 7:45 a.m., police fire and rescue personnel responded to Naval Air Station Gate 1, for a medical emergency that resulted in a motor vehicle collision with a tractor trailer. Firefighters from NAS Patuxent River Company 13 arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle had struck...
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On Monday, May 18, 2020, at approximately 2:45 a.m., police and rescue personnel responded to the area of 28625 Thompson Corner Road in Mechanicsville, for the pedestrian struck by a horse. Crews arrived on the scene to find the 19-year old male victim who stated he was attempting to hitch the horse and buggy...
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On Saturday, May 16, 2020, at approximately 10:00 p.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the area of Mt Wolf Road and Three Notch Road in Charlotte Hall, for the motor vehicle accident with injuries. Dispatchers then advised a Fire/Rescue Chief from Charles County arrived on the scene and reported two vehicles with...
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On Saturday, May 16, 2020, at approximately 12:30 a.m., police responded to the Wendy’s on Great Mills Road in Lexington Park, for the reported robbery. Police arrived on the scene to find that two suspects wearing masks armed with a weapon entered the business and stole an undisclosed amount of money, and then fled...
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On Friday, May 15, 2020, at approximately 11:25 p.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the area of Budds Creek Road and Pin Cushion Road in Clements, for the motor vehicle accident reported serious, with one vehicle overturned with one subject trapped. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle off...
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office (SMCSO) in partnership with St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) and MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital has launched a universal testing strategy for inmates and employees of the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center. “Testing has been going very well this week,” Corrections Major Deborah L. Diedrich said....
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As of Friday, May 15, 2020, Maryland reports 36,986 cases of COVID-19 and 1,792 deaths. An increase of 1,083 cases and 44 deaths. The number of negative test results is currently 145,840, an increase of 3,289. Number of confirmed cases : 36,986 Number of negative test results : 145,840 Number of confirmed deaths : 1,792 Number of...
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office (SMCSO) in partnership with St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) and MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital has launched a universal testing strategy for inmates and employees of the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center. “Testing has been going very well this week,” Corrections Major Deborah L. Diedrich said....
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As of Thursday, May 14, 2020, Maryland reports 35,903 cases of COVID-19 and 1,748 deaths. An increase of 1,091 cases and 54 deaths. The number of negative test results is currently 142,551, an increase of 3,789. Number of confirmed cases : 35,903 Number of negative test results : 142,551 Number of confirmed deaths : 1,748 Number of...
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On Thursday, May 14, 2020, at 8:40 a.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the area of Colton Point Road and River Springs Lane in Avenue, for the motor vehicle accident reported serious, with one vehicle overturned with one subject trapped. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle off the...
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On Thursday, May 14, 2020, at approximately 8:20 a.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the area of South Coral Drive and East Rennell Avenue in Lexington Park, for the reported subject not breathing. Dispatchers advised the 911 caller reported a 35-year-old female not breathing at the homeless camp, with dispatchers attempting to...
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Governor Larry Hogan today announced the beginning of Stage One of the ‘Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery,’ which includes moving from a Stay at Home order to a Safer at Home public health advisory and the gradual reopenings of retail, manufacturing, houses of worship, and some personal services. Stage One will be implemented with...
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Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced the stay-home order will be lifted at 5:00 p.m. Friday, May 15, 2020. “The fight against this deadly disease if far from over. But because of incredible courage you have shown and the extraordinary sacrifices you have made, Maryland, and our nation, can now at least begin to slowly...
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As of Wednesday, May 13, 2020, Maryland reports 34,812 cases of COVID-19 and 1,694 deaths. An increase of 751 cases and 51 deaths. The number of negative test results is currently 138,762 an increase of 3.320. COVID-19 Statistics in Maryland Number of confirmed cases : 34,812 Number of negative test results : 138,762 Number of confirmed...
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On Tuesday, May 12, 2020, at approximately 7:40 a.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to 16719 Three Notch Road and D Bryans Lane in Ridge, for the motor vehicle accident reported serious, with one vehicle overturned with the occupant unconscious and trapped. Crews arrived on the scene to confirm one vehicle off the...
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