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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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Maryland International Raceway is currently accepting part-time job applications! We’re looking for enthusiastic and responsible individuals for the positions listed below. Security Track Official – Waterbox Track Official – Tech / Staging Announcer Tower Officials Ticket Seller Concession Sales Fire/Rescue (Must be 18+ and have firefighting/emt experience) Fuel & Souvenir Attendant If you or...
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A driver has been charged in connection with a crash in Anne Arundel County last evening that allegedly occurred after the suspect in a hit and run crash attempted to elude that driver who was pursuing him. The deceased is identified as Mark A. Wieland, 43, of Severn. He was driving a Chevrolet Silverado...
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On Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at approximately 7:10 p.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the WaWa on Three Notch Road and Rue Purchase Road in Lexington Park, for a motor vehicle accident reported serious, with one vehicle overturned and the driver trapped. Crews arrived on the scene to find a vehicle off...
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Charles County Sheriff Troy D. Berry and members of the Charles County Sheriff’s Office Community Services Section are hosting the annual Crime Watch Kickoff event on Tuesday, March 24 at 7 p.m. at the American Legion in La Plata. The purpose of the event is to raise awareness about crime prevention and discuss strategies...
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UPDATE 3/02/2020: Maryland State Police from Leonardtown Barrack are investigating a crash that claimed the life of a 58-year old man from South Carolina. The deceased is identified as David Vukmer, 58, the driver of a 2014 Hyundai Veloster, registered in South Carolina. Vukmer was pronounced deceased on the scene by emergency medical service...
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On Monday, March 2, 2020, at approximately 7:45 a.m., firefighters from Hollywood, Leonardtown and Bay District responded to 24701 Sotterley Road in Hollywood, for the reported structure fire threatening other structures. Crews arrived on the scene to reported fire showing from a 24×30 shed with extensions to another shed and threatening a nearby trailer....
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UPDATE 3/02/2020: After family notification, Maryland State Police are identifying the man killed in yesterday’s hit and run collision in Prince George’s County. The victim is identified as Earl L. Rogers Sr., 74, of Largo, Md. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Shortly after 8:30 p.m. yesterday, a 911 caller to the Forestville...
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UPDATE: The victim of a hit and run in Prince George’s County last Saturday morning has been positively identified and his family has been notified, as Maryland State Police continue the search for the vehicle that struck and killed him. The victim has been identified as Henry L. Washington, 60, of Washington, D.C. He...
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Spring is approaching, and with spring comes “kitten season” – the time of year when communities and animal shelters across the country are inundated with neonatal kittens, one of the most vulnerable and resource-intensive populations in a shelter environment. In 2019, the Humane Rescue Alliance welcomed more than 1,350 neonatal kittens (kittens less than...
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UPDATE: 12:35 P.M., On Thursday, February 27, 2020, at approximately 10:15 a.m., Battalion Chief 13 of the NAS Patuxent River Fire Department Company 13, reported Naval Air Station Patuxent River communications reported a helicopter down in the Lexington Park area. Firefighters from NAS Patuxent River and Bay District responded and attempted to locate until...
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On Wednesday, February 26, 2020, at approximately 7:55 a.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the area of Point Lookout Road and Earnshaw Way in Mechanicsville, for a motor vehicle collision reported serious, with one vehicle overturned and one subject trapped. Crews arrived on the scene to find two vehicles involved in a...
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On Tuesday, February 25, 2020, at approximately 6:15 a.m., police fire, and rescue personnel were dispatched to the area of Patuxent Beach Road and Kingston Creek Road in California, for the reported motor vehicle accident with injuries. Shortly after units were dispatched, the assignment was then upgraded to a motor vehicle accident reported serious...
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On Sunday, February 23, 2020 at approximately 2:20 p.m. firefighters from St. Leonard and neighboring companies responded to 8182 Cardinal Lane in Lusby, for the reported house on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find a one-story single family residence with fire showing. Saint Leonard Volunteer Fire Department Engine 71 first arrived on...
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The Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred early this morning in Prince George’s County. At approximately 2:45 a.m., this morning, troopers from the College Park Barrack responded to the I-95 South ramp to eastbound Route 212 for a report of a single-vehicle crash. According to a preliminary investigation, a 2010...
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On February 23, 2020, at approximately 2:31 a.m. deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 19400 block of Piney Point Road in the area of Blake Creek Road, in Valley Lee, for the reported motor vehicle collision. Deputies arrived on scene and located a single vehicle, with one occupant, in...
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On Thursday, February 20, 2020, at approximately 1:30 a.m., firefighters from Bay District Volunteer Fire Department responded to the 21300 block of Dayflower Place in Lexington Park, for the reported vehicle on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find a Volkswagen sedan fully engulfed in fire in the driveway of the residence. Firefighters...
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