Fire & Rescue

Charles County States Attorney Office Launches “Drive Sober” Initiative, Partners with Mothers Against Drunk Driver for “Tie one on for safety” Campaign

Charles County States Attorney Office Launches “Drive Sober” Initiative, Partners with Mothers Against Drunk Driver for “Tie one on for safety” Campaign

The Charles County States Attorney Office launches “Drive Sober” initiative, partners with Mothers Against Drunk Driver for “Tie one on for safety” campaign. The following people will be in attendance: Anthony B. (Tony) Covington, State’s Attorney for Charles County Robin Stimson, Manager of Victim Services, MADD Mid-Atlantic Region Tori Ruefly, victim/survivor of a drunk...
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No Injuries Reported After Early Morning House Fire in Waldorf

No Injuries Reported After Early Morning House Fire in Waldorf

On Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at approximately 1:31 a.m., firefighters from Waldorf and surrounding departments responded to the 1100 block of Bannister Circle in Waldorf, for the reported structure fire. 37 personnel responded and first arriving units found smoke showing from all sides of a 2-story single family residence. Firefighters found a fire was...
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Charles County Suffers the Loss of Former County Commissioner President Marland Deen

Charles County Suffers the Loss of Former County Commissioner President Marland Deen

Marland Deen, age 87, of Waldorf, Maryland, passed away on November 9, 2021. Marland was born on November 4, 1934 in Wright City, Oklahoma, son of the late Willie Lee Deen and the late Annie Marie (Scarborough) Deen. Marland graduated from Wright City High School. He then attended Southeastern Oklahoma State University in Durant...
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Sprinkler Systems Extinguish Fire on Third Floor Balcony in Lexington Park, No Injuries Reported

Sprinkler Systems Extinguish Fire on Third Floor Balcony in Lexington Park, No Injuries Reported

On Monday, November 15, 2021, at approximately 11:30 a.m., firefighters from Bay District, NAS Patuxent River, and Valley Lee were dispatched to 21070 Kala Lane in Lexington Park, for the reported structure fire. The St. Mary’s County Emergency Communications Center (ECC) advised they had received numerous 911 calls indicating it was a working fire...
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Police Investigating Teen Shot in Great Mills, Victim Flown to Area Trauma Center

Police Investigating Teen Shot in Great Mills, Victim Flown to Area Trauma Center

UPDATE: Anyone with information on this shooting is asked to contact Detective Carl Ball at (301) 475-4200 extension 78131 or by email at [email protected]. Citizens may remain anonymous and contact Crime Solvers at (301) 475-3333, or text a tip to “TIP239” plus their message to “CRIMES” (274637). Through the Crime Solvers Program tipsters are...
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AUDIO: 16-Year-Old Transported to Trauma Center After Stabbing at Patuxent High School in Calvert County

AUDIO: 16-Year-Old Transported to Trauma Center After Stabbing at Patuxent High School in Calvert County

On November 16, 2021 at 11:18 a.m., a School Resource Officer (SRO) assigned to Patuxent High School responded to report of a stabbing in the cafeteria area of the school. The SRO determined a physical altercation involving two juvenile males had ensued resulting in injury. Preliminary investigation revealed, a 15-year-old male suspect stabbed a...
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UPDATE: Police Charge Mechanicsville Man who Injured Maryland State Trooper in Hit and Run Motor Vehicle Collision

UPDATE: Police Charge Mechanicsville Man who Injured Maryland State Trooper in Hit and Run Motor Vehicle Collision

UPDATE 11/16/2021: On Saturday, November 13, 2021, at approximately 5:40 p.m., Trooper D. Black was driving his marked State Police vehicle in the area of Three Notch Road and South Sandgates Road, in Hollywood, when his vehicle was struck by another vehicle. The driver of the striking vehicle fled the scene but was later...
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Fire at Cooper D’s in Mechanicsville Deemed Accidental, Caused Over $100,000 in Damage

Fire at Cooper D’s in Mechanicsville Deemed Accidental, Caused Over $100,000 in Damage

UPDATE 11/15/2021: On November 12, 2021, at 10:45 p.m., firefighters from St. Mary’s and Charles County responded to 26511 Loveville Road in Mechanicsville, for the reported structure on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find fire showing from a 1-story commercial building. The owner is identified as Glenn Fenwick. The estimated loss of...
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No Injuries Reported After Firefighters Quickly Extinguished House Fire in Lexington Park

No Injuries Reported After Firefighters Quickly Extinguished House Fire in Lexington Park

On Monday, November 15, 2021, at approximately 3:35 p.m., firefighters from Bay District, NAS Patuxent River, and Valley Lee responded to the 21300 block of Windsor Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported bedroom on fire. Dispatchers advised to all responding units the 911 caller reported the bedroom was on fire and their was...
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Teen Transported to Hospital After Being Struck by Vehicle in Lexington Park

Teen Transported to Hospital After Being Struck by Vehicle in Lexington Park

On Monday, November 15, 2021, at approximately 4:30 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to Great Mills Road and Midway Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian. Police arrived on the scene and reported a 13-year-old had injuries to the lower body. The victim was conscious alert,...
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Police Investigating Hit and Run on Great Mills Road, No Injuries Reported

Police Investigating Hit and Run on Great Mills Road, No Injuries Reported

On Monday, November 15, 2021, at approximately 3:50 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to Great Mills Road and Saratoga Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported hit and run motor vehicle collision with injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle in the roadway. Multiple witnesses were able to...
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One Injured, Police Searching for Operator After Hit and Run Motor Vehicle Collision in California

One Injured, Police Searching for Operator After Hit and Run Motor Vehicle Collision in California

On Sunday, November 14, 2021, at approximately 7:20 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the parking lot of Popeyes located at 45350 Alton Lane in California, for the reported motor vehicle collision with injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to find two vehicles involved in a head-on style collision in the parking...
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UPDATE: Police Seeking Witnesses After Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision in La Plata

UPDATE: Police Seeking Witnesses After Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision in La Plata

UPDATE: Witnesses Sought: The La Plata Police Department’s Collision Reconstruction Unit is seeking witnesses of a fatal motor vehicle crash that occurred on November 10, 2021, at approximately 6:13 p.m., on Crain Highway at Glen Albin Road. The Charles County Sheriff’s Office and Maryland State Police are assisting the La Plata Police Department’s Collision...
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Prince George’s County Police Investigating Off-Duty Officer’s Accidental Discharge of Duty Weapon

Prince George’s County Police Investigating Off-Duty Officer’s Accidental Discharge of Duty Weapon

The Prince George’s County Police Department continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding an off-duty officer’s accidental discharge of her duty weapon on Wednesday. The officer was struck and injured. She remains hospitalized and is in stable condition. No one else was hurt. The preliminary investigation reveals that on November 10, 2021, at approximately 12:40...
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Charges Pending, Maryland State Police Make One Arrest After Fatal Hit and Run in Prince George’s County

Charges Pending, Maryland State Police Make One Arrest After Fatal Hit and Run in Prince George’s County

Maryland State Police are investigating an early morning hit and run fatal crash that claimed the life of a 26-year-old Prince George’s County man. The deceased is identified as John Alieu Ted Fofana, 26, of Landover Hills, Maryland. Fofana was pronounced deceased at the scene. Police believe Fofana was the sole occupant and operator...
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Police Investigating 14-Year-Old Shot in Beltsville

Police Investigating 14-Year-Old Shot in Beltsville

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Beltsville Division VI Investigative section is investigating a shooting that injured a 14-year-old boy last night in Beltsville. The victim remains hospitalized and is in stable condition. On October 11, 2021 at approximately 11:10 p.m., officers responded to the 4600 block of Marie Street in Beltsville for the...
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Suspect Who Shot and Injured Riverdale Park Police Officer and Shot at Greenbelt Police Officer Charged, Police Searching for Second Suspect

Suspect Who Shot and Injured Riverdale Park Police Officer and Shot at Greenbelt Police Officer Charged, Police Searching for Second Suspect

The Prince George’s County Police Department charged the suspect wanted for shooting and injuring a Riverdale Park Police Officer. The suspect is 20-year-old Josue Albarran-Dominguez of Riverdale. He is currently held on a no-bond status, and has been charged with the following. ASSAULT-FIRST DEGREE ASSAULT SEC DEG-LE/P&P/FIRE/EM ASSAULT-SEC DEGREE RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT LOADED HANDGUN ON...
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Six Displaced After House Fire in Helen, No Injuries Reported

Six Displaced After House Fire in Helen, No Injuries Reported

On Saturday, November 13, 2021, at approximately 11:45 p.m., firefighters from Seventh District, Mechanicsville, Leonardtown, Hollywood, and Charles County responded to the 38300 block of Chaptico Road in Helen, for the reported structure fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find a 1-story single family residence with smoke showing from the attic/roof. Upon further...
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One Flown to Area Trauma Center After Single Vehicle Strikes Tree in Leonardtown

One Flown to Area Trauma Center After Single Vehicle Strikes Tree in Leonardtown

On Sunday, November 14, 2021, at approximately 9:55 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Newtowne Neck Road and Bull Road, for the reported motor vehicle collision with injuries. While crews were responding to the scene, dispatchers upgraded the assignment to a serious motor vehicle collision with entrapment. Crews arrived...
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UPDATE: Police Investigating 32-Year-Old Waldorf Man Killed in Motorcycle Crash in Lexington Park

UPDATE: Police Investigating 32-Year-Old Waldorf Man Killed in Motorcycle Crash in Lexington Park

UPDATE 11/11/2021: On Thursday, Nov. 10, 2021 at 9:37 pm, St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to a motor vehicle collision involving a motorcycle in the area of Great Mills Road and South Essex Drive in Lexington Park. Deputies arrived on scene and located the operator of the motorcycle in the street with...
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The 46th Annual Veterans Day Parade & Memorial Wreath Laying Ceremony, and 80th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor in Leonardtown

The 46th Annual Veterans Day Parade & Memorial Wreath Laying Ceremony, and 80th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor in Leonardtown

The 46th Annual Veterans Day Parade & Memorial Wreath Laying Ceremony takes place on Thursday, November 11, 2021 from 10 AM – 1 PM. The Commissioners of St.Mary’s County and the Commissioners of Leonardtown invite the public to salute America’s Veterans at the Annual Veterans Day Parade in Leonardtown! The parade steps off from St. Mary’s...
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UPDATE: Solomons Vet Reopened Following Devastating Fire Nearly 6 Months Ago

UPDATE: Solomons Vet Reopened Following Devastating Fire Nearly 6 Months Ago

UPDATE 11/10/2021: On May 24, 2021, the Solomons Vet suffered a devastating fire. They are excited to announce their reopening on Wednesday, November 10, 2021! We will be offering the same great care and customer service that you have grown to know but in limited space as construction is completed in the rest of...
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No Injuries Reported After Single Vehicle Rollover in Lexington Park

No Injuries Reported After Single Vehicle Rollover in Lexington Park

On Monday, November 8, 2021, at approximately 3:12 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to Three Notch Road and Southampton Drive in Lexington Park, for the motor vehicle collision reported serious with one vehicle overturned. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle off the roadway and on its side with...
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Smoke Detectors Alert Homeowner of Fire in Indian Head, No Injuries Reported and Fire Deemed Accidental

Smoke Detectors Alert Homeowner of Fire in Indian Head, No Injuries Reported and Fire Deemed Accidental

On Saturday, November 6, 2021, at approximately 4:00 a.m., firefighters were alerted to 86 Circle Avenue in Indian Head, for the reported house on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find a one story townhouse fully engulfed in flames threatening other structures. 64 firefighters from Charles responded and controlled the fire in 30...
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UPDATE: Police Investigating Incident After Eight Charles County Elementary School Students Ingested Edibles

UPDATE: Police Investigating Incident After Eight Charles County Elementary School Students Ingested Edibles

UPDATE 2:15 p.m.: Firefighters reported they’ve obtained 8 care refusal forms with all 8 patients being released to parents. No EMS transports made. UPDATE at 1:49 p.m.: Incident command advising 8 juvenile students ingested edibles, all 8 are in the back of ambulances awaiting the arrival of parents/guardians to advise whether or not to...
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