Fire & Rescue

Lusby Woman Charged After Moving Ambulance from Scene of Medical Call

Lusby Woman Charged After Moving Ambulance from Scene of Medical Call

On Wednesday, June 19, 2024, police responded to the Solomons Volunteer Rescue Squad Fire Department (SVRSFD) on HG Trueman Road, for the report of an unauthorized use of motor vehicle. Upon arrival, police made contact with several staff members of the SVRSFD who advised that Ambulance 37 responded to a call of service located...
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UPDATE: Body of Missing Teen Recovered Near Benedict Bridge

UPDATE: Body of Missing Teen Recovered Near Benedict Bridge

UPDATE 7/10/2024 @ 12:30 P.M.: On Monday, July 8, 2024, at 7:26 p.m., deputies from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Bureau responded to 6790 Hallowing Lane in the area of the Benedict Bridge in Prince Frederick, for a 911 hang-up. Upon arrival, deputies determined the call to be for a potential missing person....
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State Fire Marshal Continues Investigation Into Large Barn Fire in Huntingtown

State Fire Marshal Continues Investigation Into Large Barn Fire in Huntingtown

UPDATE 7/9/2024: On Thursday, July 4, 2024, at 10:20 p.m., firefighters responded to 541 Walton Road in Huntingtown, for the structure on fire. 40 firefighters from Calvert and Anne Arundel County responded with first arriving units reported a large barn fully engulfed in flames. The owner/occupants were identified as Michael Smith with the estimated...
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Police Seeking Information in 4th of July Triple Shooting That Leaves 6-Year-Old Dead

Police Seeking Information in 4th of July Triple Shooting That Leaves 6-Year-Old Dead

A child shot in Temple Hills on July 4, 2024, has died of his injuries. The victim is six-year-old Ahsan Payton of Washington, DC. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case. Homicide Unit detectives are actively working to determine a motive...
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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Shooting Death in Lusby

Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Shooting Death in Lusby

On Sunday, July 7, 2024, at approximately 2:00 a.m., police, fire and emergency medical personnel responded to a residence on Muskogee Lane in Lusby, for the reported gunshot victim. The 911 caller reported they came home to find a male suffering a gunshot wound. Police arrived on the scene to find one victim with...
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Three Displaced After Dunkirk House Fire, Cause Under Investigation

Three Displaced After Dunkirk House Fire, Cause Under Investigation

On Sunday, July 7, 2024, at approximately 2:02 a.m., firefighters from Calvert and Anne Arundel County were dispatched to the 3400 block of Old Jones Road in Dunkirk, for the house on fire. Firefighters arrived on the scene in under 3 minutes to find a two-story residence with a 1-story attached garage which was...
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Sky Zone Waldorf Releases Statement After Large Police Response with Pepper Spray Deployment

Sky Zone Waldorf Releases Statement After Large Police Response with Pepper Spray Deployment

On Saturday, July 6, 2024, at approximately 11:00 p.m., police responded to the Sky Zone Trampoline Park located at 4390 Robert S. Crain Highway in White Plains, for assistance in clearing large crowds from the business and parking lot. Officers arrived on the scene and reported no disturbance, large crowds and was working with...
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UPDATE: La Plata House Fire Remains Under Investigation

UPDATE: La Plata House Fire Remains Under Investigation

UPDATE 7/8/2024: On Saturday, July 6, 2024, at approximately 2:00 a.m., firefighters from Charles County responded to 6955 Ellenwood Court in La Plata, for the reported house on fire. 35 firefighters from Charles and Prince George’s County responded to find fire showing from a 1-story attached garage. The owner/occupants have been identified as Edwin...
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Charles County Police Seeking Information in Road Rage Stabbing of Food Delivery Driver in Waldorf

Charles County Police Seeking Information in Road Rage Stabbing of Food Delivery Driver in Waldorf

On Sunday, June 30, 2024, at approximately 10:57 p.m., officers responded to a residence in Waldorf for the report of a stabbing. When officers arrived, they located an adult male with several stab wounds. The victim was transported to a hospital with serious injuries. A preliminary investigation revealed the victim, a food delivery driver,...
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NFL Vikings Rookie Khyree Jackson Killed in Triple-Fatal Vehicle Collision in Prince George’s County

NFL Vikings Rookie Khyree Jackson Killed in Triple-Fatal Vehicle Collision in Prince George’s County

Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal crash that claimed three lives this morning, July 6, 2024, in Prince George’s County The deceased are identified as Isaiah Hazel, 23, of Upper Marlboro, Khyree Jackson, 24, of Waldorf and Anthony Lytton, Jr., 24, of Upper Marlboro. Hazel and Jackson were pronounced deceased on the scene...
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23-Year-Old Dunkirk Man Killed in Lothian Crash, Two Others Injured

23-Year-Old Dunkirk Man Killed in Lothian Crash, Two Others Injured

On Thursday, July 4, 2024, at approximately 9:09 p.m., a Maryland State Trooper from the Prince Frederick Barrack located a crash involving a motorcycle in the area of Route 4 Northbound and Talbot Road in Lothian. The Trooper advised the motorcyclist was laying in the roadway and requested first responders from Anne Arundel County...
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One Transported to Trauma Center After Motor Vehicle Collision Involving Firetruck in Waldorf

One Transported to Trauma Center After Motor Vehicle Collision Involving Firetruck in Waldorf

On Friday, July 5, 2024, at approximately 3:15 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel were dispatched to a medical emergency with one reportedly not breathing. Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department Engine 32 was responding with lights and sirens activated to the CPR in progress medical call, when they were involved in a serious motor vehicle...
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UPDATE: 17-Year-Old Killed, 19-Year-Old in Custody, Third Suspect Unidentified After Fatal Police Pursuit

UPDATE: 17-Year-Old Killed, 19-Year-Old in Custody, Third Suspect Unidentified After Fatal Police Pursuit

UPDATE 7/4/2024: The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a double fatal crash that occurred Tuesday afternoon on Southern Avenue. The Major Crash Team’s preliminary investigation reveals that on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at approximately 12:35 p.m., a silver BMW sedan was traveling at an apparent high rate of speed south in the 4100 block...
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First Responders Rescue Horse After Falling Through Pool Cover in Huntingtown

First Responders Rescue Horse After Falling Through Pool Cover in Huntingtown

On Wednesday, July 3, 2024, firefighters responded to the block of Warner Drive in Huntingtown, for the animal rescue. Crews arrived on the scene to find a horse, named “Slick”, had fallen through a pool cover and was standing in the empty pool. Firefighters and the Calvert County Animal Control were able to place...
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One Injured After Golf Cart Occupied by Five Juveniles Overturns in Mechanicsville

One Injured After Golf Cart Occupied by Five Juveniles Overturns in Mechanicsville

On Thursday, July 4, 2024, at approximately 5:55 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Hidden Pond Court and Cedar Grove Street in Mechanicsville, for the reported motor vehicle collision involving an overturned golf cart. Police arrived on the scene to find 5 juveniles had flip a golf cart with...
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Wildewood and Town Creek Fourth of July 2024 Parade Routes and Times!

Wildewood and Town Creek Fourth of July 2024 Parade Routes and Times!

On Thursday, July 4, 2024, the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department is again participating in their annual Fourth of July Parade in Town Creek. This year, they join the Wildewood subdivision in Magnolia Park for their 5th Annual Parade. The parade starts at 9:30 a.m., on Primevere Drive and Lilliflora Drive. Apparatus will travel...
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Natural Resources Police Conducting ‘Operation Dry Water’ to Combat Boating Under the Influence

Natural Resources Police Conducting ‘Operation Dry Water’ to Combat Boating Under the Influence

This holiday weekend, Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) anticipates more boaters on the water, and subsequently an increase in boating incidents and fatalities. Because of the high volume of activity during the July 4 holiday, it’s statistically one of the most dangerous times on Maryland’s waterways. Boating while under the influence of alcohol or...
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PG County Woman Released Same Day After Impaired Driving, Assault, and Hit and Run Involving Police Cars in Charles County

PG County Woman Released Same Day After Impaired Driving, Assault, and Hit and Run Involving Police Cars in Charles County

On Saturday, June 30, 2024, at 2:05 a.m., officers responded to Mall Circle for the report of a hit and run crash. While officers were on the scene, the driver of the striking vehicle was observed in the parking lot. Officers attempted to contact the driver, but she fled. As officers attempted to stop...
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Teen Flown Out After Traumatic Injuries in Tall Timbers

Teen Flown Out After Traumatic Injuries in Tall Timbers

On Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at approximately 2:34 p.m., fire and emergency medical services responded to the 18000 block of River Road in Tall Timbers, for the traumatic injuries with one patient in the water. Firefighters from Second District and Ridge were dispatched for boats due to reports of the patient being in the...
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One Injured, One Transported to Trauma Center After Crash with Vehicle on Fire in California

One Injured, One Transported to Trauma Center After Crash with Vehicle on Fire in California

On Saturday, June 29, 2024, at approximately 7:55 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Three Notch Road and Wildewood Boulevard in California, for the reported motor vehicle collision with one vehicle on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find a two vehicle collision with one Corvette into the...
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Firefighters Rescue Dog and Groundhog Trapped in Well Underneath Lexington Park Residence

Firefighters Rescue Dog and Groundhog Trapped in Well Underneath Lexington Park Residence

On Friday, June 28, 2024, at approximately 9:19 a.m., firefighters from Bay District Volunteer Fire Department and the St. Mary’s County Animal Control responded to a residence located in the 19000 block of Three Notch Road in Lexington Park, for the reported animal rescue. The 911 caller reported a dog and possible groundhog or...
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Man Found Guilty of Second-Degree Murder of 18-Year-Old Stepson

Man Found Guilty of Second-Degree Murder of 18-Year-Old Stepson

Tony Covington, State’s Attorney for Charles County, announced that on Thursday, June 27, 2024, a Charles County jury, after a 4-day trial, and approximately 2.5 hours of deliberation, convicted George Christopher Floyd, 44, of the Second-Degree Murder and False Imprisonment of Triston Treshaun Irvin, as well as related charges. Commenting on the verdict of...
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UPDATE: North Beach Murder Caught on Video – Suspect Claims Self Defense

UPDATE: North Beach Murder Caught on Video – Suspect Claims Self Defense

UPDATE 6/27/2024 @ 12:00 pm: On Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at approximately 9:25 P.M., a 911 call was received reporting a shooting incident on Sea Gull Court, in North Beach. The caller informed authorities that a white male had been shot and was lying motionless on the ground. Multiple witnesses confirmed the incident, with...
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No Injuries After Tree Falls Into Occupied Trailer in Lexington Park

No Injuries After Tree Falls Into Occupied Trailer in Lexington Park

On Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at approximately 6:15 p.m., firefighters from Bay District and NAS Patuxent River responded to the 46000 block of Chapman Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported structure collapse. Crews arrived on the scene to find a large tree had fallen into the single story single wide trailer that was...
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Single Motorcyclist Suffers Minor Injuries After Crash During Thunderstorm in Lexington Park

Single Motorcyclist Suffers Minor Injuries After Crash During Thunderstorm in Lexington Park

On Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at 9:40 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to Three Notch Road and North Shangri-La Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported motor vehicle collision involving a motorcycle. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single motorcyclist suffering minor injuries to the lower-body after a minor crash...
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