Fire & Rescue

Maryland State Police Investigating Double Fatal Crash in Anne Arundel County on I-97

Maryland State Police Investigating Double Fatal Crash in Anne Arundel County on I-97

Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred Tuesday night, June 17th, 2025, in Anne Arundel County. The deceased are identified as Thomas Oliver Sellman III, 30, of Churchton, Maryland, and Marcus Eric James Jr, 29, of Shady Side, Maryland. Sellman and James were pronounced deceased on the scene by emergency medical...
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No Injuries Reported After Early Morning RV Fire in Charlotte Hall Damages Residence

No Injuries Reported After Early Morning RV Fire in Charlotte Hall Damages Residence

On Thursday, June 19, 2025, at approximately 3:57 a.m., firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the 14000 block of Scalloway Place in Charlotte Hall, for the reported structure on fire. 911 callers reported a large RV was on fire and threatening the residence, with subjects attempting to put the fire out with a...
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Moped Operator Killed After Being Struck by Truck in Great Mills

Moped Operator Killed After Being Struck by Truck in Great Mills

On Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at approximately 5:54 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded the area of Chancellors Run Road and Longfields Boulevard in Great Mills, for the reported motor vehicle collision involving a moped with one unconscious. Crews quickly arrived on the scene to confirm a single truck struck a moped, with...
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Potomac Heights Volunteer Fire Department Credits Sprinkler System for Minimizing Station Fire

Potomac Heights Volunteer Fire Department Credits Sprinkler System for Minimizing Station Fire

  The Potomac Heights Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad released the following statement following a fire that fortunately left no injuries, and limited damage to their fire station. Potomac Heights, MD — June 16, 2025 — On the evening of Sunday, June 15, members of the Potomac Heights Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue...
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Police Investigating Two Dead in Great Mills

Police Investigating Two Dead in Great Mills

On Saturday, June 14, 2025, at approximately 2:02 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the 22000 block of Towey Court in Great Mills, for the report of two subjects not breathing. Crews arrived on the scene to confirm two patients not breathing and began performing CPR and life-saving measures. Medical personnel...
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Man Flown to Trauma Center After Being Struck by Vehicle in Marbury

Man Flown to Trauma Center After Being Struck by Vehicle in Marbury

On Thursday, June 12, 2025, at approximately 6:30 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Chicamuxen Road and Sweetmans Road in Marbury, for the reported pedestrian struck by a vehicle. 911 callers reported a 53-year-old male on a scooter was struck by a pick-truck, and was suffering from a...
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One Transported to Trauma Center After Rollover Collision in Port Tobacco

One Transported to Trauma Center After Rollover Collision in Port Tobacco

On Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at approximately 2:55 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Chapel Point Road and Locust Grove Drive in Port Tobacco, for the reported motor vehicle collision with injuries. Shortly after dispatch, the incident was upgraded to a serious rollover collision with one trapped. Crews...
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Police Investigating Reported Stabbing in St. Mary’s County, Helicopter Requested for Victim

Police Investigating Reported Stabbing in St. Mary’s County, Helicopter Requested for Victim

On Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at approximately 4:42 p.m., police and emergency medical services responded to the MedStar Health Urgent Care located at 37767 Market Drive in Charlotte Hall, for the reported assault. The 911 caller reported the patient, an adult male, walked into the Urgent Care reporting he was stabbed. Emergency medical services...
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Police Investigating D.C. Woman Killed After Crash Involving ATV in Prince George’s County

Police Investigating D.C. Woman Killed After Crash Involving ATV in Prince George’s County

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal collision involving an ATV that occurred Friday night in Oxon Hill. The deceased ATV rider is 31-year-old Trinh Viet Tran of Washington, DC. On June 6, 2025, at approximately 10:20 pm, officers responded to a collision at Livingston Road...
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UPDATE: Police Make Third Arrest in Calvert County Shooting of 24-Year-Old Female in Lusby

UPDATE: Police Make Third Arrest in Calvert County Shooting of 24-Year-Old Female in Lusby

UPDATE 6/6/2025 @ 6:30 P.M.: Through continued investigative efforts, the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office has identified and apprehended a third suspect involved in the June 5, 2025, shooting investigation on Spruce Drive in Lusby. Deputies arrested a 15-year-old male of Lusby in connection with the case. Pursuant to Maryland law, the identity of the juvenile...
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One Flown Out, Another Injured After Vehicle Strikes House in Charles County

One Flown Out, Another Injured After Vehicle Strikes House in Charles County

On Friday, June 6, 2025, at approximately 1:30 a.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the 7900 Block of Marshall Corner Road for the reported motor vehicle collision involving a vehicle into a residence. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle was vertically against the house, with no patients...
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2-Year-Old Flown to Children’s Center After Near Drowning in Calvert County

2-Year-Old Flown to Children’s Center After Near Drowning in Calvert County

On Thursday, June 5, 2025, at approximately 11:05 a.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the 1000 block of Chesapeake Beach Road in Owings, for the reported CPR in progress after a drowning. 911 callers reported a 2-year-old female was not breathing after drowning in a pool. Maryland State Police Aviation was...
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UPDATE: Two Children Flown to Trauma Center After Motor Vehicle Collision in Mechanicsville

UPDATE: Two Children Flown to Trauma Center After Motor Vehicle Collision in Mechanicsville

UPDATE: Maryland State Police Aviation Command responded with Trooper 7 and transported two children to an area Children’s Center with various injuries. A third child and two adults were evaluated for injuries on the scene, however, it is unknown if they were transported. Police are investigating the two vehicle collision and further updates will...
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51-Year-Old Flown to Trauma Center After Falling from Roof in Waldorf

51-Year-Old Flown to Trauma Center After Falling from Roof in Waldorf

On Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at approximately 12:35 p.m., emergency medical services responded to the 7700 block of Bensville Road in Waldorf, for the reported injuries after a fall. Crews responded for a 51-year-old male who reportedly fell from a barn roof onto tractor equipment. EMS arrived on scene to find the victim was...
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Charles County Department of Emergency Services Welcomes 4 Paramedics and 9 EMT’s

Charles County Department of Emergency Services Welcomes 4 Paramedics and 9 EMT’s

On Friday, May 2, 2025, the Charles County Department of Emergency Services, EMS Division graduated 4 Paramedics and 9 EMTs. These 13 new personnel have joined their brothers and sisters in the field to begin their internship. From left to right : Top Row: Paramedic Ko, Paramedic Warres, Paramedic Daymude, Paramedic Lutz Second Row:...
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One Injured After Motor Vehicle in Great Mills, Delays Expected in Area of Great Mills High School

One Injured After Motor Vehicle in Great Mills, Delays Expected in Area of Great Mills High School

On Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at approximately 3:40 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of the Great Mills High School on Great Mills Road, for the reported motor vehicle collision with unknown injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to find a two vehicle T-bone style collision with one still...
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18-Year-Old Flown Out at Great Mills High School After Medical Emergency

18-Year-Old Flown Out at Great Mills High School After Medical Emergency

On Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at approximately 3:10 p.m., emergency medical services responded to the Great Mills High School located at 21130 Great Mills Road, for the reported medical emergency. Crews arrived on the scene to find an 18-year-old male suffering from active seizures. A helicopter was requested to transported the patient to an...
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UPDATE: Multiple Separate Motor Vehicle Collisions Snarls Traffic in California/Thomas Johnson Bridge Area

UPDATE: Multiple Separate Motor Vehicle Collisions Snarls Traffic in California/Thomas Johnson Bridge Area

UPDATE @3:25 P.M.: A second, separate motor vehicle collision with no injuries has bee reported in the area of Three Notch Road and Patuxent Beach Road. Extended delays expected in the area. Police have at least one lane of Southbound Three Notch Road closed UPDATE @2:08 P.M. Bridge is closed while First Responders operate...
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Firefighters Quickly Extinguish Garage Fire in Waldorf

Firefighters Quickly Extinguish Garage Fire in Waldorf

On Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at 1:48 p.m., firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the 2300 block of Pinefield Road in Waldorf, for the reported house on fire. Multiple 911 callers reported smoke was coming from the garage of this address with the house being evacuated. Crews quickly arrived on the scene to...
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UPDATE: Working Smoke Detectors and Homeowner Closing Door Keeps Fire Contained

UPDATE: Working Smoke Detectors and Homeowner Closing Door Keeps Fire Contained

On Saturday, May 31, 2025, at approximately 8:55 p.m., firefighters and emergency medical services responded to 4028 Summer City Boulevard in Chesapeake Beach, for the reported house on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find smoke and fire showing from a single story home with all occupants having evacuated prior to the fire...
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UPDATE: GoFundMe Started for Victim Who Remains in Critical Condition After Fatal Head-on Collision in Mechanicsville

UPDATE: GoFundMe Started for Victim Who Remains in Critical Condition After Fatal Head-on Collision in Mechanicsville

UPDATE 6/4/2025: Rowley suffered critical injuries and is currently continuing to fight for her life. The family has started a GoFundMe due to her severe injuries and medical costs. Police investigation is ongoing. Anyone who may have witnessed the collision or has video footage of the incident or events leading up to it, and...
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Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department Annual Carnival is Back! This July 10 to 13, and 17 to 20, 2025

Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department Annual Carnival is Back! This July 10 to 13, and 17 to 20, 2025

Mark Your Calendars! The Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department Annual Carnival is back and better than ever! Held on July 10–13 & July 17–20 from 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM nightly. Games and rides for all ages A wide variety of delicious food options A chance to win a Blackstone Griddle with accessories Take a...
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Former St. Mary’s County EMS Chief Convicted of Fentanyl Possession in Calvert County

Former St. Mary’s County EMS Chief Convicted of Fentanyl Possession in Calvert County

On June 2, 2025, Thomas Patrick Raley, 40, of Leonardtown, was convicted of possession of fentanyl and theft under $100 in Calvert County District Court. Raley received a sentence of 1 year incarceration, suspended down to 90 days, followed by 3 years of supervised probation. The conviction stemmed from an incident that occurred on...
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Minor Injuries Reported After Accident Involving Tractor in Leonardtown

Minor Injuries Reported After Accident Involving Tractor in Leonardtown

On Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at 11:49 a.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Hollywood Road and St. Johns Road in Leonardtown, for the reported motor vehicle collision involving a tractor. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single tractor off the roadway with the operator being conscious alert...
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Young Adult Transported to Hospital After Deputy Talks Them Off Thomas Johnson Bridge

Young Adult Transported to Hospital After Deputy Talks Them Off Thomas Johnson Bridge

On Monday, June 2, 2025, at 5:32 p.m., police from Calvert and St. Mary’s County responded to the Thomas Johnson Bridge for the reported subject sitting on the barrier. Additional police, fire and rescue personnel were dispatched to stage in the area. A Calvert County Sheriff’s Deputy quickly arrived in under 2 minutes from...
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