Fire & Rescue

Traffic Safety Notice: Free Shuttle Service for 2023 Calvert County Fair

Traffic Safety Notice: Free Shuttle Service for 2023 Calvert County Fair

For safety purposes, a special traffic pattern will be in effect from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 29, Saturday, Sept. 30 and Sunday, Oct. 1 during the Calvert County Fair. No vehicles will be allowed to turn left off of Rt. 231 into the fairgrounds during those hours. The alternate route...
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UPDATE: Two Dead After Shooting at Jimmie’s Paddock in Charles County

UPDATE: Two Dead After Shooting at Jimmie’s Paddock in Charles County

UPDATE @ 9:20 a.m.: On September 29 at 12:02 a.m., officers responded to the report of gunfire at Jimmie’s Paddock in White Plains. Two people with gunshot wounds were located and were transported to a hospital where they were pronounced deceased. Detectives are working on a motive and following leads. Anyone with information is asked...
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One Injured After Collision with Entrapment in Newburg

One Injured After Collision with Entrapment in Newburg

On Sunday 9/10/2023 Cobb Island Volunteer Fire Department and EMS responded to the area of Rock Point Road and Squire’s Landing for the report of a single vehicle accident into the woods with one reported trapped. Upon arriving, the crew from Rescue Engine 6 verified one person was trapped and began extrication of the...
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UPDATE: Lexington Park Man Sentenced to Maximum Penalty of 10 Years in Prison for Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision in 2022

UPDATE: Lexington Park Man Sentenced to Maximum Penalty of 10 Years in Prison for Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision in 2022

UPDATE 9/28/2023: State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling announced today that Matthew Mark Mazza, 28, of Lexington Park, Maryland, was sentenced to the maximum penalty of ten years in prison for the felony manslaughter by motor vehicle that tragically took the life of an 18-year-old victim. On July 9, 2022, at approximately 3:35 am, deputies from the...
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Charles County Sheriff’s Office Public School Incident Reports September 26th to 28th, 2023

Charles County Sheriff’s Office Public School Incident Reports September 26th to 28th, 2023

Assault at St. Charles High School – On September 26 at 12:49 p.m., three students at St. Charles High School became involved in a fight in a school hallway. The students were separated by school staff and one of the students involved was treated by a school nurse for an injury sustained during the...
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St. Mary’s County Commissioner Meeting Rollup – September 26, 2023

St. Mary’s County Commissioner Meeting Rollup – September 26, 2023

The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County (CSMC) began their business meeting with an invocation and the pledge, followed by approval of the consent agenda. The Commissioners then presented a proclamation in remembrance of the Battle of New Market Heights. The CSMC then presented a commendation to Dennis Wolcott in honor of his retirement. During...
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One Injured After Single Vehicle Strikes Multiple Trees in Valley Lee

One Injured After Single Vehicle Strikes Multiple Trees in Valley Lee

On Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at approximately 6:07 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Piney Point Road and Springer Road in Valley Lee, for the serious motor vehicle collision with one trapped. Crews arrived on the scene to find a Chevrolet pickup truck off the roadway and into the...
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No Injuries Reported After Motor Vehicle Collision with Multiple Vehicles on Fire in Lexington Park

No Injuries Reported After Motor Vehicle Collision with Multiple Vehicles on Fire in Lexington Park

On Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at approximately 6:40 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to Forest Park Road and Pine Hill Run Road in Lexington Park, for the reported motor vehicle collision with one on fire. Fire and rescue personnel responded to reports of a 2-vehicle collision with no injuries and one vehicle...
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UPDATE: Lexington Park Man in Custody After High Speed Chase Involving Stolen Vehicle

UPDATE: Lexington Park Man in Custody After High Speed Chase Involving Stolen Vehicle

UPDATE: On September 21, 2023, police responded to a residence on Midway Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported stolen vehicle. Upon making contact with the 911 caller they stated the vehicle was left unattended, running with the keys in the ignition. They advised while inside the residence, they heard a motor revving and...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Deputy Assaulted During Threat Investigation

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Deputy Assaulted During Threat Investigation

On Monday, September 25, 2023, Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office were conducting a threat investigation in Leonardtown, and while interviewing Demetri Kavon Gross, 28, also of Leonardtown, they discovered he had an open warrant through the Maryland State Police for Driving While Suspended. Deputy First Class Alexander Wynnyk and Deputy First...
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Nationwide Emergency Alert Test Scheduled for Wednesday, October 4

Nationwide Emergency Alert Test Scheduled for Wednesday, October 4

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) have announced a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at approximately 2 – 2:30 p.m. ET. The purpose of the test is to ensure that the systems continue to be...
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No Injuries Reported After Single Vehicle Strikes Pole and Rolls Over in Mechanicsville

No Injuries Reported After Single Vehicle Strikes Pole and Rolls Over in Mechanicsville

On September 23, 2023, at approximately 12:53 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the 28000 block of Three Notch Road in Mechanicsville, for the reported motor vehicle collision with injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle in the roadway and on its roof after striking a utility pole....
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Police Investigating Single Vehicle Collision in St. Mary’s City, Victim Transported with Serious Injuries

Police Investigating Single Vehicle Collision in St. Mary’s City, Victim Transported with Serious Injuries

On Sunday, September 24, 2023, at approximately 2:05 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Point Lookout Road and Ivy Hill Lane in Park Hall, for the reported motor vehicle collision with ejection. Crews arrived on the scene to find the collision occurred in the 17000 block of Point Lookout...
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Hughesville Volunteers Rescue Cat Trapped in Vehicle

Hughesville Volunteers Rescue Cat Trapped in Vehicle

On Monday, September 18, 2023, at approximately 8:20 p.m., Hughesville Volunteers had a citizen drive their vehicle to the station requesting assistance with a cat possibly trapped in the vehicle. Firefighters utilized tools to lift and stabilize the vehicle where they eventually located a cat above the rear axle. Crews safely removed the cat...
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UPDATE: Investigation Still Ongoing After Man is Found Deceased in Burning Vehicle

UPDATE: Investigation Still Ongoing After Man is Found Deceased in Burning Vehicle

UPDATE 9/25/2023: On Wednesday, September 20, 2023, Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office (SMCSO) responded to a report of a vehicle fire in Drayden, MD. Upon arrival, firefighters from the Second District Volunteer Fire Department reported to Deputies they had extinguished the blaze of a 2011 Ford Ranger and discovered an unidentified...
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Police Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision Involving Pedestrian in Hughesville

Police Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision Involving Pedestrian in Hughesville

On Friday, September 22, 2023, at approximately 5:41 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the 8100 block of Old Leonardtown Road in Hughesville, for the reported subject not breathing. While units responded to the scene, dispatchers advised additional 911 callers stated this was a motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian with the...
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No Injuries Reported After Structure Fire in Lexington Park

No Injuries Reported After Structure Fire in Lexington Park

On Friday, September 22, 2023, at approximately 12:50 p.m., firefighters from Bay District, NAS Patuxent River, Second District, Ridge, and Hollywood responded to the 20600 block of Hermanville Road in Lexington Park, for the reported bathroom on fire. While responding to the scene, 911 callers advised the fire was spreading. Bay District VFD Engine...
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Potential Severe Weather Incoming to Maryland This Weekend Due to Tropical Storm “Sixteen”

Potential Severe Weather Incoming to Maryland This Weekend Due to Tropical Storm “Sixteen”

The National Weather Service is forecasting potentially severe weather that will likely impact St. Mary’s County this weekend, beginning Friday evening, September 22, 2023, and continuing through Sunday morning, September 24, 2023, due to potential Tropical Cyclone Sixteen. This storm is anticipated to bring impacts, including tropical storm-force winds, storm surge, heavy rain, power...
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UPDATE: Lexington Park Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for 2022 Stabbing

UPDATE: Lexington Park Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for 2022 Stabbing

UPDATE 9/22/2023: State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling announced today that Frederick Lee Weems, Jr., 44, of Lexington Park, Maryland, was sentenced to 35 years with 20 years of active incarceration for an incident involving a stabbing. On January 8, 2022, at approximately 3:16 a.m., deputies with the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to Great...
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St. Mary’s County Commissioner Meeting Rollup – September 19, 2023

St. Mary’s County Commissioner Meeting Rollup – September 19, 2023

The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County (CSMC) began their business meeting with an invocation and the pledge, followed by approval of the consent agenda. The Commissioners then presented proclamations for Constitution Week and Underground Railroad Month. The Commissioners also received an update on the 76th Annual St. Mary’s County Fair from St. Mary’s County...
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Two Flown Out After Motor Vehicle Collision in Mechanicsville

Two Flown Out After Motor Vehicle Collision in Mechanicsville

On Thursday, September 21, 2023, at approximately 10:18 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the Point Lookout Road and Colton Point Road intersection in Mechanicsville, for the reported motor vehicle collision with injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to find two vehicles involved in a T-bone style collision with two patients suffering...
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Delivery Driver Dies from Injuries After Attempting to Stop Vehicle Theft, Police Offering Reward for Suspect Information

Delivery Driver Dies from Injuries After Attempting to Stop Vehicle Theft, Police Offering Reward for Suspect Information

The Homicide Unit is actively investigating the circumstances of a homicide in the town of Capitol Heights on Friday night. The victim is 52-year-old Michael Fernando Davis of Capitol Heights. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case. On September 15, 2023,...
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Calvert County Fire/Rescue and EMS Action Packed Weekend!

Calvert County Fire/Rescue and EMS Action Packed Weekend!

By FREMS Division Erin Ward – Our dedicated heroes donned their capes and helmets as they embarked on two incredible events this weekend: Superhero Sunday at Dunkirk District Park and the 22nd Annual Calvert County Watermen’s Festival and Boat Docking Contest in Solomons, Maryland. Calvert County Parks and Recreations Superhero Sunday Dunkirk Park was...
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No Injuries Reported After Vehicle Drives Through Residence Wall in Bryans Road

No Injuries Reported After Vehicle Drives Through Residence Wall in Bryans Road

On Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at approximately 9:00 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the 2300 block of S Hampton Drive in Bryans Road, for the reported motor vehicle collision involving a structure. 911 callers reported a vehicle backed into the residence with one adult female for evaluation. Crews arrived on the...
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Leadership Southern Maryland Announces Selection of the Executive Program Class of 2024

Leadership Southern Maryland Announces Selection of the Executive Program Class of 2024

LEONARDTOWN, MD – September 19, 2023: The Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the selection of 35 Southern Maryland leaders for its 16th Executive Program cycle—the Class of 2024. The Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the selection of 35 Southern Maryland leaders for...
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