Fire & Rescue

State Fire Marshal Investigating Large Barn Fire in Mechanicsville, No Injuries Reported

State Fire Marshal Investigating Large Barn Fire in Mechanicsville, No Injuries Reported

On Saturday, May 2, 2020, at approximately 7:00 p.m., more than 40 firefighters from Mechanicsville, Hollywood, Leonardtown, Seventh District and Charles County responded to the 27800 block of Mechanicsville Road in Mechanicsville, for the reported barn on fire. Dispatchers advised all responding units the 911 center received multiple calls stating they heard an explosion...
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TRAFFIC ALERT: Large Funeral Procession for Marcus Paxton to Travel Through Prince George, Anne Arundel, St. Mary’s, Calvert, and Charles Counties

TRAFFIC ALERT: Large Funeral Procession for Marcus Paxton to Travel Through Prince George, Anne Arundel, St. Mary’s, Calvert, and Charles Counties

On Saturday, May 2, 2020, between 10:30 a.m., and 12:30 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel will be escorting Marcus Paxton on his “Coming Home” ride from Baltimore City, traveling South through Anne Arundel County, into Prince George’s County, into Charles County, into Calvert County, and into St Mary’s County, ending at Bay District...
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Waldorf Man Killed in Single Vehicle Motorcycle Collision in Brandywine

Waldorf Man Killed in Single Vehicle Motorcycle Collision in Brandywine

On Wednesday, April 29th, at approximately 9:20 p.m., patrol officers were called to the area of Brandywine Road and Lee Acres Drive in Brandywine, for the report of a single-vehicle collision involving a motorcycle. The victim is 39-year-old Dempsey Herring Jr., of Waldorf. The preliminary investigation revealed Herring was traveling southbound on Brandywine Road...
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Two EMTs Injured After Prince George’s County Ambulance Involved in Motor Vehicle Collision

Two EMTs Injured After Prince George’s County Ambulance Involved in Motor Vehicle Collision

On Thursday, April 30, 2020, at approximately 3:45 p.m., fire and rescue personnel were responding to a reported structure fire, when a civilian vehicle and an ambulance collided in the intersection of Iverson Street and Branch Avenue in Hillcrest Heights. Police fire, and rescue personnel responded and arrived on the scene to find a...
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CDC Releases Expanded List of Symptoms, and What to Watch for of Coronavirus (COVID-19)

CDC Releases Expanded List of Symptoms, and What to Watch for of Coronavirus (COVID-19)

People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. People with these symptoms or combinations of symptoms may have COVID-19: Cough Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing Or at least two of these symptoms Fever Chills...
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AUDIO: Police Investigating Motor Vehicle Collision Involving Dump Truck in Mechanicsville, One Saved with Narcan and CPR

AUDIO: Police Investigating Motor Vehicle Collision Involving Dump Truck in Mechanicsville, One Saved with Narcan and CPR

On Tuesday, April 28, 2020, at approximately 2:25 p.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the area of Thompson Corner Road and Budds Creek Road in Mechanicsville, for the reported motor vehicle accident involving a dump-truck with one patient unconscious and not breathing. Dispatchers advised they received numerous 911 calls reporting one subject...
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AUDIO: St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Death of Two-Year-Old in Lexington Park

AUDIO: St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Death of Two-Year-Old in Lexington Park

On Monday, April 27, 2020, at approximately 3:30 p.m., emergency medical personnel responded to the 21000 block of Bridgett Lane in Lexington Park, for a hemorrhage/laceration medical call. Dispatchers advised the call was for a 2-year-old female who was throwing up blood. Emergency medical personnel arrived on the scene and reported CPR was possibly...
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UPDATE: Homicide Detectives Arrest Upper Marlboro Man After Drug Deal Goes Bad and Ends with Four Shot and Two Dead in Landover

UPDATE: Homicide Detectives Arrest Upper Marlboro Man After Drug Deal Goes Bad and Ends with Four Shot and Two Dead in Landover

UPDATE: Homicide Unit detectives arrested a suspect in connection with a double fatal shooting Saturday night in the Landover area. He is 27-year-old Uhland Richardson of the 6300 block of Dower Village Lane in Upper Marlboro. He’s accused of fatally shooting 24-year-old Pearris Clark of Rockville and 26-year-old Eugene Deondre Jones of Oxon Hill....
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UPDATE: Police Identify Suspect and Officer Involved in Fatal Shooting After Home Invasion in La Plata

UPDATE: Police Identify Suspect and Officer Involved in Fatal Shooting After Home Invasion in La Plata

UPDATE: The gunman has been identified by detectives as De Quang Tran, 59, of La Plata. The officer who fired and disabled the gunman is PFC Morrison, who is assigned to the Patrol Division. Detectives are still working to establish a motive. The investigation is ongoing. 4/26/2020: On April 26, 2020 at approximately 10:20...
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UPDATE: 55-Year-Old Lusby Man Killed in Motorcycle Crash in Hughesville

UPDATE: 55-Year-Old Lusby Man Killed in Motorcycle Crash in Hughesville

UPDATE: On April 25, 2020. at 1:46 p.m., officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of Carrico Mill Road and Groveheart Place in Hughesville for the report of a motorcycle crash. A preliminary investigation revealed the operator  of the motorcycle, Thomas Andrew Weaver, Jr., 55, of Lusby, was traveling on...
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Letter to the Editor: A Thank You to First Responders, From the Historic St. Mary’s City

Letter to the Editor: A Thank You to First Responders, From the Historic St. Mary’s City

Thank you to our First Responders! Though late in sending, this letter is a most sincere thank you to the Mechanicsville Volunteer Rescue Squad (MVRS), the Public Safety Officers at St. Mary’s College and the Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad. On December 13, 2019, one of our guests at Historic St. Mary’s City had a...
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19-Year-Old Female Transported to Trauma Center After ATV Crash in Mechanicsville

19-Year-Old Female Transported to Trauma Center After ATV Crash in Mechanicsville

On Saturday, April 25, 2020, at approximately 6:10 p.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the area of 36625 Wainwright Road in Mechanicsville, for the reported traumatic injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single ATV into a tree, the victim was conscious and alert with injuries to the lower body....
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Charles County Paramedic That Went Viral Singing Garth Brooks at Firehouse, Releases Statement Reporting He Has Been Diagnosed with COVID-19

Charles County Paramedic That Went Viral Singing Garth Brooks at Firehouse, Releases Statement Reporting He Has Been Diagnosed with COVID-19

Charlie recently announced he has tested positive for COVID-19, and as of Monday, April 27, 2020, he is currently in day 8 of his quarantine, he released the following statement on Facebook earlier this week. “So, I debated on whether or not to post this on here but if it helps anyone than it’s...
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Two Injured, One Flown After Serious Crash in Owings

Two Injured, One Flown After Serious Crash in Owings

On Tuesday, April 21, 2020, at approximately 8:10 a.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the area of Route 2 and Mount Harmony Road in Owings, for the motor vehicle accident with one subject unconscious. Crews arrived on the scene to find a two-vehicle head-on style collision, with one vehicle in the roadway...
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VIDEO: Great Mills House Fire Deemed Accidental, One Firefighter Injured and One Cat Saved

VIDEO: Great Mills House Fire Deemed Accidental, One Firefighter Injured and One Cat Saved

UPDATE: On Thursday, April 23, 2020, at approximately 9:24 p.m., more than 40 firefighters responded to 22390 Douglas Court in Great Mills, for the reported house on fire with subjects possibly trapped. Crews arrived on the scene to find a 2-story single family residence with fire showing. Multiple neighbors who called 911 reported it...
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AUDIO: Firefighters from St. Mary’s and Charles County Respond to Large Brush Fire in Mechanicsville

AUDIO: Firefighters from St. Mary’s and Charles County Respond to Large Brush Fire in Mechanicsville

On Wednesday, April 22, 2020, at approximately 5:30 p.m., firefighters from Mechanicsville, Seventh District, and Charles County responded to the Wicomico Shores Golf Course on Aviation Yacht Club Road in Mechanicsville, for the reported brush fire. Firefighters arrived on the scene to find a large woods fire behind the golf course greens/maintenance buildings, and...
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Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision in Brandywine, Victim Identified as 38-Year-Old Waldorf Man

Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision in Brandywine, Victim Identified as 38-Year-Old Waldorf Man

On Wednesday, April 22, 2020, at approximately 11:39 p.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to Southbound Route 5 (Branch Avenue), and Crain Highway, for the reported motor vehicle collision. Maryland State Police Troopers responded and arrived on the scene to find a Gray Dodge Challenger and a White Ford Truck involved in the...
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VIDEO: Firefighters Extinguish Vehicle Fire in Lexington Park, No Injuries Reported

VIDEO: Firefighters Extinguish Vehicle Fire in Lexington Park, No Injuries Reported

On Wednesday, April 22, 2020, at approximately 9:05 p.m., firefighters from Bay District responded to 22628 Rue Woods Drive and Rue Purchase Road in Lexington Park, for the reported vehicle on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find a vehicle in the roadway with fire showing. Firefighters extinguished the fire in under 10...
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McDonald’s Gives Free Meals to First Responders and Healthcare Workers in Southern Maryland

McDonald’s Gives Free Meals to First Responders and Healthcare Workers in Southern Maryland

The special meals will be available at no cost for those in uniform, or those with valid ID, during breakfast, lunch or dinner at participating locations, the hamburger chain confirmed in a press release. “In appreciation for the healthcare workers, police officers, firefighters and paramedics who are committed to our health and safety, McDonald’s...
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AUDIO: Garage Fire in Waldorf Quickly Extinguished by Volunteers After 911 Calls from Alarm Company and Neighbors

AUDIO: Garage Fire in Waldorf Quickly Extinguished by Volunteers After 911 Calls from Alarm Company and Neighbors

On Monday, April 20, 2020, at approximately 1:07 p.m., firefighters in Waldorf responded to 11434 Wild Meadows Street in Waldorf, for the residential fire alarm called in by an alarm company. Dispatchers stated the residential fire alarm was called in by an alarm company, for a smoke detector going off in the residence, and...
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VIDEO: No Injuries Reported After Vehicle Goes Airborne in Single Vehicle Crash in Lexington Park

VIDEO: No Injuries Reported After Vehicle Goes Airborne in Single Vehicle Crash in Lexington Park

On Monday, April 20, 2020, at approximately 4:20 p.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the area of Three Notch Road and Toms Way in Lexington Park, for the motor vehicle accident reported serious, with one subject trapped. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle off the roadway and resting...
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No Injuries Reported After Vehicle Strikes The Beanery Cafe in Hickory Hills Shopping Center in California

No Injuries Reported After Vehicle Strikes The Beanery Cafe in Hickory Hills Shopping Center in California

On Tuesday, April 21, 2020, at approximately 9:00 a.m., firefighters and police responded to the Hickory Hills Shopping Center in California, for the reported vehicle into a structure with no injuries. Firefighters arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle into the front of the Beanery Cafe and Bakery store. The occupant of...
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UPDATE: Police Investigating Murder of 26-Year-Old Man Shot Multiple Times Outside an Apartment Building in Waldorf

UPDATE: Police Investigating Murder of 26-Year-Old Man Shot Multiple Times Outside an Apartment Building in Waldorf

UPDATE: On April 20, 2020, at 2:10 p.m., officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 2000 block of Aldermans Place in Waldorf for the report of a shooting. When officers arrived, they located the victim, Trevon Marquise Smiley, 26, of Waldorf, who had been shot multiple times. As he was being...
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Firefighters Quickly Extinguish House Fire in Charlotte Hall, State Fire Marshal Investigating

Firefighters Quickly Extinguish House Fire in Charlotte Hall, State Fire Marshal Investigating

On Sunday, April 19, 2020, at approximately 6:00 p.m., firefighters from Mechanicsville, Seventh District, Hollywood and multiple departments from Charles County responded to the address across from 37550 Oak Road in Charlotte Hall, for the reported structure fire. The 911 caller was calling from 37550 Oaks Road and Pine Street, and reported smoke coming...
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One Injured After Three Motorcycles Collide in Lexington Park

One Injured After Three Motorcycles Collide in Lexington Park

On Sunday, April 19, 2020, at approximately 2:30 p.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the area of Three Notch Road and FDR Boulevard in Lexington Park, for the motor vehicle accident involving multiple motorcycles. Crews arrived on the scene to find four motorcycles in the roadway and two people laying in the...
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