Fire & Rescue

No Injuries Reported After Pickup Truck Strikes Tractor-Trailer in Lexington Park

No Injuries Reported After Pickup Truck Strikes Tractor-Trailer in Lexington Park

On Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at approximately 6:36 a.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the intersection of Great Mills Road and Midway Drive in Lexington Park, for the motor vehicle collision reported serious with one subject possibly trapped. Crews arrived on the scene to find a pickup truck and semi-truck involved...
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Two Victims Shot and One Suspect Fatally Shot After Alleged Attempted Car Break-Ins

Two Victims Shot and One Suspect Fatally Shot After Alleged Attempted Car Break-Ins

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit assumed the investigation into a fatal shooting that occurred in the town of Fairmount Heights this weekend. The decedent is identified as 30-year-old Edward Coates III of Temple Hills. On May 18, 2025, at approximately 4:00 am, officers responded to the 5700 block of J Street...
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CSM Congratulates 80 Health Career Readiness Graduates

CSM Congratulates 80 Health Career Readiness Graduates

College of Southern Maryland (CSM) students pursuing careers in health care were celebrated May 8 at the La Plata Campus during the college’s Health Career Readiness Recognition ceremony. Eighty students were recognized for completing programs this year in: Veterinary assistant; certified medical administrative assistant; health information system; certified nutrition coach; certified personal training; Certified...
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Citizens Fortunately Escape Injury After Large Tree Falls Into Residence

Citizens Fortunately Escape Injury After Large Tree Falls Into Residence

On Friday, May 16, 2025, at approximately 11:37 p.m., firefighter and emergency medical services responded to the 27000 block of Birch Manor Circle in Mechanicsville, for the reported tree into a residence with one injured. 911 callers reported a large tree fell on the house with something striking her daughters back which was now...
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Homeowner Transported After Early Morning House Fire in Lexington Park

Homeowner Transported After Early Morning House Fire in Lexington Park

On Monday, May 19, 2025, at approximately 1:36 a.m., firefighters from Bay District, NAS Patuxent River, Hollywood and Second District responded to the 21000 block of North Essex Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported house on fire. The homeowner called 911 and reported smoke throughout the residence with evacuations ongoing. Crews arrived on...
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35-Year-Old Male Airlifted to Trauma Center After Plane Crashes in Potomac River

35-Year-Old Male Airlifted to Trauma Center After Plane Crashes in Potomac River

On Saturday, May 17, 2025, at approximately 4:09 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services from Virginia and Maryland responded to the Potomac River in the area of the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division in Virginia, for the reported downed aircraft with fire. Multiple 911 callers reported a plane crashed into the water...
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UPDATE: Six First Responders Airlifted, Three Others Hospitalized After Fatal CO Exposure in St. Mary’s County

UPDATE: Six First Responders Airlifted, Three Others Hospitalized After Fatal CO Exposure in St. Mary’s County

UPDATE 5/17/2025 @ 10:55 a.m.: Emergency medical personnel were dispatched at approximately 3:56 a.m., for a male resident experiencing difficulty breathing. Firefighters were dispatched to the scene a short time later to assist with manpower. Upon arrival, the 911 caller was located on an upper-level of the home. While the two EMT’s and four...
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UPDATE: Police Continue Investigation Into 4-Vehicle Collision Caused by Speeding Driver

UPDATE: Police Continue Investigation Into 4-Vehicle Collision Caused by Speeding Driver

UPDATE 5/17/2025: Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a collision that took place at around 4:20 p.m. Friday, May 16, 2025, in the 21000 block of Three Notch Road in Lexington Park. Upon arrival, deputies found four vehicles involved in a collision with one individual trapped. Due to the severity...
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19-Year-Old Flown to Trauma Center After Striking Tree in Leonardtown

19-Year-Old Flown to Trauma Center After Striking Tree in Leonardtown

On Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 11:15 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of 24410 Maypole Road in Leonardtown, for a motor vehicle collision with injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle off the roadway and into a tree with the single occupant trapped in...
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Maryland Loses AAA Bond Rating For First Time in Over 50 Years, Gov Moore Releases Statement Blaming Trump

Maryland Loses AAA Bond Rating For First Time in Over 50 Years, Gov Moore Releases Statement Blaming Trump

Maryland Loses AAA Bond Rating for first time in over 50 years, ending a historic run of fiscal stability that stretched back to 1973. Statement by the Maryland Freedom Caucus – “Governor Wes Moore’s attempt to shift blame for Maryland’s credit downgrade is as misleading as it is predictable. Democrats have controlled the Maryland...
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VIDEO: No Injuries Reported After Catamaran Sinks in Patuxent River During Storms

VIDEO: No Injuries Reported After Catamaran Sinks in Patuxent River During Storms

On Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at approximately 6:14 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services from St. Mary’s and Calvert County were dispatched to the area of Fletcher Court and Green Holly Road in California, for the reported watercraft in distress in the Patuxent River. Due to the USCG Urgent Message to Mariners announcement,...
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St. Mary’s County Emergency Services Crew Recognized After Saving Heart Attack Patient

St. Mary’s County Emergency Services Crew Recognized After Saving Heart Attack Patient

On Thursday, May 1, 2025, St. Mary’s County Department of Emergency Services received a 9-1-1 call for a patient experiencing chest pains. The EMS crew was dispatched and upon arrival and initial assessment, it was determined that the patient was having a severe heart attack. The assigned crew worked diligently to treat the patient...
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Smithsonian Exhibition on Innovation Arrives at College of Southern Maryland

Smithsonian Exhibition on Innovation Arrives at College of Southern Maryland

Maryland Humanities is thrilled to kick off the Maryland tour of Spark! Places of Innovation at the College of Southern Maryland Velocity Center on May 17, 2025. The exhibition highlights innovation in rural communities. Both the College of Southern Maryland Velocity Center and Life Journeys Writers Guild serve as the host partners for the tour’s first stop and collaborate with local...
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Teen Charged with Manslaughter After Killing 16-Year-Old While Playing with Firearm

Teen Charged with Manslaughter After Killing 16-Year-Old While Playing with Firearm

The Homicide Unit arrested and charged a suspect in connection with the fatal shooting of his friend on Saturday in Beltsville. The suspect is 18-year-old Kimaury Kamara of Mt. Holly Spring, PA. He’s charged with manslaughter in connection with the fatal shooting of 16-year-old Derrick Palmer of Beltsville. On May 10, 2025, at approximately...
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One Trapped and Injured After Truck Strikes Pole in St. Inigoes During Severe Storms

One Trapped and Injured After Truck Strikes Pole in St. Inigoes During Severe Storms

On Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at approximately 11:12 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of 14970 Point Lookout Road in St Inigoes, for the reported motor vehicle collision with unknown injuries. 911 callers reported they heard a loud crash and could see a vehicle across from their address in...
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Over 1,200 Left Without Power After Vehicle Strikes Pole in Lexington Park – Forest Park Road CLOSED

Over 1,200 Left Without Power After Vehicle Strikes Pole in Lexington Park – Forest Park Road CLOSED

On Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at approximately 10:29 p.m., police responded to the area of Forest Park Road and Hermanville Road in Lexington Park, for the reported motor vehicle collision involving a utility pole. 911 callers reported a vehicle struck a utility pole with the operator of the vehicle running away from the vehicle...
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VIDEO: No Injuries Reported After Tree Falls On Occupied Vehicle in California

VIDEO: No Injuries Reported After Tree Falls On Occupied Vehicle in California

UPDATE 5/14/2025: All occupants have fortunately escaped injury after a large tree fell on top of the moving Toyota mini-van. This was the second tree to fall and strike a vehicle in the county this evening. Fortunately, both incidents resulted in NO injuries. SMECO, firefighters and MDOT SHA responded to assist in removing the...
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Police Investigating Hughesville Motor Vehicle Collision That Sends 23-Year-Old to Trauma Center

Police Investigating Hughesville Motor Vehicle Collision That Sends 23-Year-Old to Trauma Center

On Sunday, May 11, 2025, at 9:52 a.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the intersection of Leonardtown Road at Gallant Green Road in Hughesville, for a serious motor vehicle collision with reports of entrapment, fire, rollover and ejection. Dispatchers advised they were receiving multiple 911 calls with reports of a two vehicle...
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Motorocylist Flown to Trauma Center After Collision in Lexington Park

Motorocylist Flown to Trauma Center After Collision in Lexington Park

On Sunday, May 11, 2025, at 1:13 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the St. Mary’s Square located at 21600 Great Mills Road in Lexington Park, for the reported motor vehicle collision involving a motorcycle. Police arrived on the scene to find a two vehicle collision with one motorcyclist laying in...
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Three Washington DC Men Charged After String of ATM Robberies While Using Firefighting Tools

Three Washington DC Men Charged After String of ATM Robberies While Using Firefighting Tools

UPDATE 5/12/2025: Criminal Indictments have been filed for Jeff Allen Crews, age 33 of Washington D.C., and Maurice Antwan Roots age 34 of Washington D.C. Roots has been charged with Robbery, Conspiracy-Robbery, and Assault 2nd Degree. Crews is charged with the following. Armed Robbery (Felony) – 1 count Conspiracy-Armed Robbery (Misdemeanor) – 1 count...
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No Injuries Reported After St. Mary’s County Deputy Rear-Ends Vehicle in Lexington Park

No Injuries Reported After St. Mary’s County Deputy Rear-Ends Vehicle in Lexington Park

On Thursday, May 8, 2025, at approximately 2:51 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Three Notch Road and Rue Purchase Road in Lexington Park, for the reported motor vehicle collision with injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to find a three vehicle rear-end style collision with one for...
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Driver Dies After Striking Parked Vehicle in Prince George’s County

Driver Dies After Striking Parked Vehicle in Prince George’s County

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal collision that occurred early Monday morning. The deceased driver’s name will be released once his family is located and notified. On May 5, 2025, at approximately 12:50 am, officers responded to a collision in the 8600 block of Riggs...
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Maryland State Fire Marshal Warns of Social Media Trend Leading to Fires

Maryland State Fire Marshal Warns of Social Media Trend Leading to Fires

The Office of the State Fire Marshal is alerting the public to a concerning new trend circulating on social media. Students insert electrically conductive objects into the charging ports of school-issued and personal electronic devices. This reckless behavior has been linked to several incidents resulting in fires, smoke, and property damage. As of May...
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Two Arrested After High Speed Chase and Crime Spree Throughout Calvert County, Two Stolen Cars Recovered

Two Arrested After High Speed Chase and Crime Spree Throughout Calvert County, Two Stolen Cars Recovered

On May 4, 2025, at approximately 7 a.m., Calvert County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the 9700 block of Wildfire Lane in Owings for the report of a motor vehicle theft. Upon arrival, it was discovered that unknown suspect(s) had stolen a 2016 white Dodge Journey from the victim’s driveway and stole a wallet...
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FDR Boulevard Lanes Remain Closed at Chancellors Run Road Due to Motor Vehicle Collision

FDR Boulevard Lanes Remain Closed at Chancellors Run Road Due to Motor Vehicle Collision

On Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at 2:10 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the intersection of FDR Boulevard and Chancellors Run Road for the reported motor vehicle collision with injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to find a two vehicle collision with one vehicle into the State Highway Administration electrical box...
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