UPDATE 10/10/2025: Maryland State Trooper Kelsey was driving in the area of the Elmer Brown Freedom Park, located at 21725 Tulagi Place, Lexington Park, MD when he observed an unconscious male laying in the street. The victim was found to have sustained an injury to the back of the head. Investigation revealed that De’aune...
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UPDATE 10/8/2025: Prince George’s County State’s Attorney Tara Jackson announced that Michael Collins age 17, has been indicted on charges including theft, unlawful taking of a motor vehicle, unauthorized removal of a motor vehicle, rogue and vagabond, and conspiracy to commit unauthorized removal of a motor vehicle, in connection to the fatal accident that...
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The Bay District Volunteer Fire Department kicked off Fire Prevention Week™ 2025 this week with a clear message for the community: “Charge into Fire Safety™.” This year’s national campaign, which runs through October 11, centers on the safe use of lithium-ion batteries – the powerful energy sources commonly found in smartphones, laptops, e-bikes, power...
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A major homeland security drill brought together more than 375 federal, state, and local officials, along with medical professionals, for a full-scale mass casualty exercise known as Operation Harbor Shield. The event was designed to test emergency preparedness, coordination, and response plans under the pressure of high-risk, multi-agency scenarios. The exercise, coordinated by U.S....
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On Monday, September 15, 2025, at approximately 7:33 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the 3300 block of Jonathan Court in Waldorf, for the reported stabbing. 911 callers reported a 41-year-old male was conscious and alert with a deep stab wound to the chest and face, with the caller then reported...
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We will be updating this list daily to provide as many possible opportunities for family fun throughout Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s Counties. We look forward to seeing our communities have a safe and fun filled holiday! If you have an event you want added to this, please send us any information to [email protected]...
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In response to the ongoing federal government shutdown, Governor Wes Moore today announced the launch of the Maryland Department of Labor’s Federal Shutdown Loan Program. Now accepting applications, the program provides financial support to Maryland residents who are “excepted” federal employees (also called “essential”), meaning they are required to continue working during a federal government...
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On Monday, October 6, 2025, at approximately 5:17 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Port Tobacco Road and Gunston Road in Welcome, for the serious motor vehicle collision with entrapment and ejection. A First Responder on the scene had confirmed a two vehicle collision with one trapped and...
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On Monday, October 6, 2025, at approximately 5:35 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the 21000 block of Old Missouri Street in Lexington Park, for the reported traumatic injuries with one semi-conscious. 911 callers reported their 10-year-old was dropped off to the residence by friends with injuries to his head and...
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On Monday, October 6th, 2025, around 12:50 p.m., emergency medical services responded to the Great Mills High School located at 21130 Great Mills Road in Great Mills, for the reported injuries after an assault. Dispatchers advised to the responding medic and two ambulances that multiple children and multiple adults sprayed by OC, with unknown...
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UPDATE 10/6/2025: Sean Michael Smith, 18, of Waldorf, has been charged with first-degree murder and multiple related offenses following the fatal stabbing of his stepfather during a domestic dispute at their home on October 3, 2025. According to court documents filed in Charles County District Court, deputies from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded...
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On Monday, October 6, 2025, at approximately 5:23 a.m., firefighters from Solomons, Prince Frederick, St. Leonard, Bay District, and Hollywood responded to the Spring Cove Marina located at 455 Lore Road in Solomons, for the reported structure on fire. Firefighters from Bay District VFD arrived on the scene to find a 1-story garage fully...
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On Sunday, October 5, 2025, at approximately 5:05 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Point Lookout Road and Lily Lane in Callaway, for the reported motor vehicle collision with injuries. Upon arrival, Second District VFD Chief 6B found a two vehicle rear-end style collision with one patient trapped....
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The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit identified and charged a suspect in connection with a murder that occurred in the unincorporated section of Bowie. The suspect is a 16-year-old male from Mitchellville. He’s charged with the murder of 58-year-old Coleman Williams of Landover. The suspect is charged as an adult. On September...
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On Sunday, October 5, 2025, at approximately 4:40 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the Bensville Park located at 6980 Bensville Road in White Plains, for the reported motor vehicle collision involving multiple pedestrians. 911 callers reported a vehicle had run over at least two pedestrians by the turf field. One...
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Deer mating season is right around the corner, and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources reminds motorists to be vigilant. The shortening of daylight hours, called the photo period, triggers white-tailed deer breeding season. During this time, deer travel across roads in often unpredictable patterns at all times of the day and night in search of a mate....
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On Saturday, October 4, 2025, at approximately 4:16 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of 6985 Mason Springs Road in La Plata, for the serious motor vehicle collision with entrapment and a vehicle overturned. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle off the roadway, into a...
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On Saturday, October 4, 2025, at approximately 12:24 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the Complete Care Nursing Facility located at 1 Magnolia Drive in La Plata, for the reported structure fire with injuries. 911 callers reported a resident had set curtains in the room on fire after smoking a cigarette...
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On Sunday, October 5, 2025, around 8:17 a.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the 9100 block of Atlantic Avenue in North Beach, for the reported possible person in the water. The 911 caller, a resident on Atlantic Avenue, reported they could see a possibly body in the water and would guide...
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On Saturday, October 4, 2025, at approximately 4:52 p.m., firefighters from Bay District and Hollywood Volunteer Fire Departments responded to the IHOP located at 45138 Worth Avenue in California, for the reduced structure fire assignment. The 911 caller was an employee reporting a fire in the bathroom which was now out. Crews quickly arrived...
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On Friday, October 3, 2025, at approximately 5:20 p.m., emergency medical services responded to the 4000 block of Clayton Road in Waldorf, for the reported burns. 911 callers reported a 14-month old was suffering from serious burns caused by hot coffee. EMS arrived on the scene to find the victim suffering from burns to...
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UPDATE 10/02/2025: Tony Covington, State’s Attorney for Charles County, announced that on Friday, September 26, 2025, Charles County Circuit Court Judge Makeba Gibbs sentenced Nijale Zaki Mikal-Brown, 22, of Waldorf, to 4 years in prison for the Gross Negligent Manslaughter of Ja’Juan Malik Cobb. Upon release, Mikal-Brown will be on supervised probation for a...
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UPDATE 10/02/2025: On October 1, 2025, at approximately 10:18 P.M., firefighters from Maryland and Virginia responded to 10615 Benton Road in Newburg,for the reported structure on fire. Firefighters arrived on the scene to find a 100′ x 75′ Produce Barn fully engulfed in flames. Fortunately, no injuries were reported and no animals were harmed....
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Governor Wes Moore today announced support and resources available to help meet the needs of federal workers who live in Maryland and are impacted by the federal government shutdown. The renewed surge of resources and support comes as President Trump and Congressional Republicans have failed to reach an agreement to keep the government open, continuing...
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On Monday, September 29th, 2025, at approximately 8:12 p.m., officers responded to a motor vehicle collision involving a school bus in the 3700 block of Leonardtown Road in Waldorf. The investigation revealed that the driver of a Camaro, traveling southbound on Leonardtown Road, struck the rear of a school bus carrying members of the...
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