Fire & Rescue

Speed and Alcohol Appear to be Contributing Factors in Motor Vehicle Accident That Killed 30-Year-Old Mechanicsville Woman

Speed and Alcohol Appear to be Contributing Factors in Motor Vehicle Accident That Killed 30-Year-Old Mechanicsville Woman

On March 19, 2020 at approximately 1:30 a.m., St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office patrol deputies responded to a single motor vehicle collision with CPR in progress at the 39000 block of Golden Beach Road in Charlotte Hall. Due to the injuries sustained, the Sheriff’s Office Collision Reconstruction Unit responded to the scene. A preliminary...
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Second Case of COVID-19 Confirmed in Charles County

Second Case of COVID-19 Confirmed in Charles County

There are 2 presumptive COVID-19 cases of military retiree dependents who received care at Joint Base Andrews. One person is in self-quarantine at their home in Charles County, Md. The other person, who also lives in Charles County, was admitted to another medical facility in the region. The Joint Base Andrews commander has declared...
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Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital Limited to St. Mary’s County Residents

Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital Limited to St. Mary’s County Residents

MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital and the St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) recognize the challenges in availability of COVID-19 testing affecting our nation and state. However, due to limited resources the drive-thru testing initiative launched by MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital and SMCHD can only be provided for St. Mary’s County residents. We urge out-of-county...
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One Man Killed and Four Police Officers Injured in Prince George’s County Crash

One Man Killed and Four Police Officers Injured in Prince George’s County Crash

While on the scene of a crash involving a suspected impaired driver, a driver involved in the first crash was killed and four police officers were injured when struck by a vehicle driven by a second possibly impaired driver. The deceased victim is identified as Marc Alexander, 60, of Upper Marlboro, Maryland. He was...
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AUDIO:16-Year-Old Waldorf Male Arrested After Stabbing Another Teen Over Pack of Cigarettes

AUDIO:16-Year-Old Waldorf Male Arrested After Stabbing Another Teen Over Pack of Cigarettes

UPDATE: On March 16, 2020, at 1:25 p.m., officers responded to the 3100 block of Heathcote Road in Waldorf for the report of a stabbing. When officers arrived, they located a 16-year-old male with stab wounds to his chest. He was flown to a hospital and admitted in stable condition. The suspect, Conall Robert...
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La Plata Man Charged with First Degree Arson After Setting House on Fire, Currently Held On No Bond

La Plata Man Charged with First Degree Arson After Setting House on Fire, Currently Held On No Bond

On March 15, 2020, at approximately 4:30 p.m., multiple Charles County fire departments responded to the 7700 block of Oliver Shop Road for a reported dwelling fire. Upon firefighter’s arrival, they discovered a fire within the home with the sole occupant outside the single-family dwelling. The occupant, later identified as Mark Anthony Holley (age...
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No Injuries Reported After St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Deputy Involved in Motor Vehicle Collision in Lexington Park

No Injuries Reported After St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Deputy Involved in Motor Vehicle Collision in Lexington Park

On Monday, March 16, 2020, at approximately 9:55 a.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the area of Three Notch Road and Great Mills Road in Lexington Park, for the reported motor vehicle accident involving a police vehicle. Crews arrived on the scene to find two vehicle in the Northbound turn lanes on...
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Calvert Health Medical Center Restricts Visitation, Cancels Classes and Programs

Calvert Health Medical Center Restricts Visitation, Cancels Classes and Programs

The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office has put a notice out advising following. Advisory: ClavertHealth Restrictions:MAIN ENTRANCE reserved for 1 healthy adult per patient. ED ENTRANCE reserved for the sick At CalvertHealth, our top priority is the health and well-being of our patients, employees and the community that we serve. As we continue to take...
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Prince George’s County Police Arrest Man After Attempted Murder of Convenience Store Employee, and Arson of 7-Eleven in Oxon Hill

Prince George’s County Police Arrest Man After Attempted Murder of Convenience Store Employee, and Arson of 7-Eleven in Oxon Hill

Prince George’s County Police arrested and charged a man for the attempted murder of a convenience store employee. The suspect is also charged with arson for setting the store on fire. He is 25-year-old Raymond Williams of the 2300 block of Ainger Place in Southeast, Washington DC. On March 14th, at approximately 3:55 am,...
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No Injuries Reported After Rollover Crash in Hollywood

No Injuries Reported After Rollover Crash in Hollywood

On Sunday, March 15, 2020, at approximately 3:00 p.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the area of Three Notch Road and Mervell Dean Road in Hollywood, for the motor vehicle accident reported serious with one vehicle overturned. Crews arrived on the scene to confirm a single vehicle off the roadway on its...
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One Arrested, No Injuries Reported After House Fire in La Plata

One Arrested, No Injuries Reported After House Fire in La Plata

On Sunday, March 15, 2020, at approximately 4:20 p.m., firefighters from Charles and St. Mary’s County responded to 7716 Olivers Shop Road in La Plata, for the reported house on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find smoke and fire showing. Firefighters extinguished the fire in under 30 minutes. The Office of the...
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Maryland State Police To Increase Patrols Approaching St. Patrick’s Day

Maryland State Police To Increase Patrols Approaching St. Patrick’s Day

With St. Patrick’s Day coming up Tuesday, March 17, Maryland State Police remind those who are planning to celebrate with alcohol to keep safety in mind and avoid impaired, distracted and aggressive driving. Holidays can see an increase in the number of impaired drivers across the state. Maryland State Police will conduct saturation patrols...
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24-Year-Old Nanjemoy Man Killed in Motor Vehicle Accident, State Police Investigating

24-Year-Old Nanjemoy Man Killed in Motor Vehicle Accident, State Police Investigating

On Friday, March 13, 2020, at approximately 10:35 a.m., Troopers from the Maryland State Police La Plata Barrack responded for a report of a motor vehicle collision involving a single vehicle on Maryland Route 225 (Hawthorne Road) in the area of Arlough Place in La Plata. Due to the seriousness of the collision, a...
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Vehicle Fire in Indian Head Currently Under Investigation

Vehicle Fire in Indian Head Currently Under Investigation

On March 11, 2020, at approximately 12:15 p.m., firefighters from the Tenth District Volunteer Fire Department responded to 4790 Dayton Place in Indian Head, for the reported vehicle fire Crews arrived on the scene to find a 2006 BMW 750i sedan fully engulfed in flames. Five firefighters controlled the fire in under 5 minutes....
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No Injuries Reported After Vehicle Hits Building in Mechanicsville

No Injuries Reported After Vehicle Hits Building in Mechanicsville

On Thursday, March 12, 2020, at approximately 10:10 a.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to 28030 Old Village Road in Mechanicsville, for the reported motor vehicle accident involving an occupied structure. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle struck the side of the occupied Dr. Karen L. Bauer building. No...
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Hollywood Volunteer Fire Departments Annual Gun Bash Postponed Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) Concerns

On Thursday, March 13, 2020, Hollywood announced in response to the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) the combined HVFD and Ducks Unlimited Sportsman Bash will be postponed to another date to be determined. We will keep everyone informed. Please visit our website and Facebook site for frequent updates. On Sunday, March 15 2020, the Hollywood Volunteer...
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VIDEO: Governor Hogan Announces Major Actions to Protect Public Health, Limit Spread of COVID-19 Pandemic

VIDEO: Governor Hogan Announces Major Actions to Protect Public Health, Limit Spread of COVID-19 Pandemic

Governor Larry Hogan today announced a series of major actions to protect public health and safety and limit the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in Maryland. Earlier today, the state reported its first case of community transmission. “This problem continues to evolve and will escalate rapidly and dramatically,” said Governor Hogan. “For Marylanders, the...
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Firefighters Respond to Motorhome Fire in Prince Frederick

Firefighters Respond to Motorhome Fire in Prince Frederick

On Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at approximately 1:40 p.m., firefighters from prince Frederick and surrounding departments responded to the area of Route 231 and Calvert Fair Drive in Prince Frederick, for the reported commercial vehicle fire. Upon arrival, units found a well engulfed motorhome. The fire was brought under control in approximately 15 minutes....
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Bay District Volunteer Fire Department Regrets to Announce Passing of Life Member and Past Fire Chief George Richard Fairfax, 78

Bay District Volunteer Fire Department Regrets to Announce Passing of Life Member and Past Fire Chief George Richard Fairfax, 78

It is with sadness the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department announces the passing of Past Fire Chief George Fairfax. George Richard Fairfax, 78, of Park Hall, MD passed away on Monday, March 9, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 5, 1941 in Washington, D.C. to the late...
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Firefighters Respond to Shed Fire in Hollywood

Firefighters Respond to Shed Fire in Hollywood

On Tuesday, March 10, 2020, at approximately 9:00 a.m., firefighters from Hollywood, Leonardtown, Seventh District, Second District, and Bay District responded to the 23700 block of Holland Lane in Hollywood, for the reported structure on fire. Engine 72, Tanker 74, Chief 7, and Chief 7A from the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department responded with 8...
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UPDATE: Prince George’s County Indicted on Second Degree Murder After Shooting Handcuffed Man Seven Times

UPDATE: Prince George’s County Indicted on Second Degree Murder After Shooting Handcuffed Man Seven Times

UPDATE 3/9/2020: Prince George’s County State’s Attorney Aisha Braveboy announced that a Prince George’s County police officer, Corporal Michael Owen, has been indicted for second degree murder, misconduct in office and related charges. “From the onset of the investigation into this incident, my office worked collaboratively with the police department, but also conducted an...
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Firefighters Respond to Vehicle Fire in Lexington Park

Firefighters Respond to Vehicle Fire in Lexington Park

On Sunday, March 8, 2020, at approximately 10:00 p.m., firefighters from Bay District Volunteer Fire Department responded to the J&M Service Center on Great Mills Road in Lexington Park, for the reported vehicle on fire threatening other vehicles. Firefighters arrived on the scene to find a Dodge Ram pickup truck with fire showing from...
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St. Mary’s County Government Working with Local Officials Provide Response and Information for COVID-19

St. Mary’s County Government Working with Local Officials Provide Response and Information for COVID-19

The St. Mary’s County Government is committed to providing timely and accurate information on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) to citizens. Governor Hogan declared a State of Emergency March 5, 2020 as Maryland has three confirmed coronavirus cases as of press time. The County Emergency Services Department, Emergency Management Division, has elevated out Emergency Operations...
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Woman Charged with Threats of Mass Violence and Arson Threats After Calling in Bomb Threat to Walmart

Woman Charged with Threats of Mass Violence and Arson Threats After Calling in Bomb Threat to Walmart

On March 3, 2020 at about 8:30 p.m. police were called to the Walmart at 6721 Chesapeake Center Drive for a bomb threat. The caller called a WalMart customer service center and threatened to blow up the store, specifically mentioning an employee by name. As a result, approximately 200 employees and customers were evacuated...
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Prince George’s County Police Department Announces Passing of Off-Duty Detective

Prince George’s County Police Department Announces Passing of Off-Duty Detective

The Prince George’s County Police Department is mourning the loss of an off-duty detective who passed away earlier today at her home in Waldorf. Shortly before 10:00 am, first responders were called to the home of Corporal Danita Ingram for a medical emergency. Despite life-saving measures, Corporal Ingram passed away a short time later....
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