Fire & Rescue

No Injuries Reported After Large House Fire in Huntingtown, Fire Marshal Investigating

No Injuries Reported After Large House Fire in Huntingtown, Fire Marshal Investigating

On Saturday, February 22, 2025, at 7:58 p.m., firefighters from Calvert and Anne Arundel County responded to the 4200 block of Weeping Willow Lane in Huntingtown, for the reported chimney fire. Minutes after the initial dispatch, 911 caller takers upgraded the assignment to a working fire dispatch due to callers reporting the fire was...
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11-Year-Old Flown to Children’s Center After ATV Collision in La Plata

11-Year-Old Flown to Children’s Center After ATV Collision in La Plata

On Friday, February 21, 2025, at approximately 2:10 p.m., police, fire and emergency medical services responded to the area of 9055 Kentucky Avenue in La Plata, for the reported ATV collision with entrapment. 911 callers reported a child on a 4-wheeler crashed and was trapped underneath of the vehicle, with the child being reported...
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74-Year-Old Woman Flown Out After House Fire in Nanjemoy, Fire Marshal Investigating

74-Year-Old Woman Flown Out After House Fire in Nanjemoy, Fire Marshal Investigating

On Friday, February 21, 2025, at approximately 8:55 p.m., firefighters and emergency medical services from Charles County responded to the 8200 block of Gilroy Road in Nanjemoy, for the reported house on fire. 911 callers reported their neighbors house was on fire, with the elderly homeowner standing outside with injuries. Crews arrived on the...
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Second District Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squad Regrets to Announce Passing of Past Chief and Life Member John Bean

Second District Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squad Regrets to Announce Passing of Past Chief and Life Member John Bean

The Second District VFD&RS, Inc. regrets to announce the passing of Past Chief and Life Member John (Johnny) R. Bean on Thursday, February 20, 2025. Johnny Bean joined the Department as a Junior Member in March of 1967. He was extremely active and learned quickly, being appointed Lieutenant in 1970. His young age, level...
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Multiple Motor Vehicle Collisions with Injuries Reported Throughout St. Mary’s County

Multiple Motor Vehicle Collisions with Injuries Reported Throughout St. Mary’s County

UPDATE 5:35 P.M.: Willows Road still closed due to multiple motor vehicle collisions. On Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at 4:25 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Maddox Road and Abells Cattle Trail in Chaptico, for the reported motor vehicle collision with rollover. Crews arrived on the scene to...
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UPDATE: Mechanicsville Couple Found Deceased After Apparent Murder/Suicide in St. Mary’s County

UPDATE: Mechanicsville Couple Found Deceased After Apparent Murder/Suicide in St. Mary’s County

UPDATE: On Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at approximately 4:10 a.m., deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office were called to a residence in the 28000 block of Livingston Road in Mechanicsville for the report of two subjects not breathing. Upon arrival, patrol deputies entered the home and located the bodies of two unresponsive...
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Teen and 24-Year-Old Arrested for Murder of 20 Year Old Man During Armed Robbery

Teen and 24-Year-Old Arrested for Murder of 20 Year Old Man During Armed Robbery

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit identified and charged two suspects in connection with a fatal shooting in District Heights earlier this month. The suspects are 24-year-old Keyondre Joyner of Washington, DC and 18-year-old Jamiel Collins of Oxon Hill. They are charged with the murder of 20-year-old Tyler Fludd of Hyattsville. On...
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One Flown to Trauma Center After Serious Crash with Entrapment in Prince Frederick

One Flown to Trauma Center After Serious Crash with Entrapment in Prince Frederick

On Sunday, February 16, 2025, at approximately 9:20 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of 2225 Dares Beach Road and Simmons Ridge Road in Prince Frederick, for the serious motor vehicle collision with ejection. 911 callers reported a single pickup truck was off the roadway and into the woods with...
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UPDATE: One Transported to Trauma Center After Large Trees Fall Into Residence in Chesapeake Beach

UPDATE: One Transported to Trauma Center After Large Trees Fall Into Residence in Chesapeake Beach

UPDATE 2/17/2025: The family along with two pets are displaced by the incident and are seeking assistance in any way. Fortunately, the adult female suffered non-life-threatening injuries, and all of the pets escaped injury. The family has set up a GoFundMe to assist as the house has been condemned. “We are humbly asking for...
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Structure Fire in Waldorf Under Investigation, No Known Injuries Reported

Structure Fire in Waldorf Under Investigation, No Known Injuries Reported

On Sunday, February 16, 2025, at approximately 6:11 p.m., firefighters and emergency medical services from Charles and Prince George’s County responded to the 3800 block of Old Washington Road in Waldorf, for the reported structure on fire. Dispatchers advised they were receiving multiple 911 calls reporting a structure was on fire. Crews arrived on...
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Charles County Commissioner’s Vote Against Increased Tax Credit for Our Volunteer First Responders

Charles County Commissioner’s Vote Against Increased Tax Credit for Our Volunteer First Responders

Commissioners heard from William Smith, Coordinator of the Charles County Volunteer Firemen’s Association, who requested that they support a request for an amendment to House Bill 947, which concerns the Tax Credit for Volunteer Emergency Responders. Volunteers requested that the income cap be increased to $250,000 per year and the benefit be increased by...
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Southern Maryland Counties Designated as Primary Natural Disaster Area Due to Drought and Excessive Heat; Emergency Farm Loans Available

Southern Maryland Counties Designated as Primary Natural Disaster Area Due to Drought and Excessive Heat; Emergency Farm Loans Available

Triggering Disaster: Drought and Excessive Heat that occurred 6/22/2024 through 10/22/2024 Application Deadline: 9/15/2025 Primary Counties Eligible: Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Calvert, Charles, Dorchester, Harford, Prince George’s, St. Mary’s. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated St. Mary’s County, along with several other Maryland jurisdictions, as a primary natural disaster area due to drought...
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Leadership Maryland Announces Executive Program Class of 2025

Leadership Maryland Announces Executive Program Class of 2025

Leadership Maryland officially announces the Executive Program’s Class of 2025, consisting of 53 business and community leaders from across the state chosen to participate in the professional development program dedicated to building a better Maryland. The Class of 2025, the Executive Program’s 32nd class, reflects a cross-section of the state, including diversity of geographic...
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Firefighters Quickly Extinguish Basement Fire in Hollywood, No Known Injuries Reported

Firefighters Quickly Extinguish Basement Fire in Hollywood, No Known Injuries Reported

On Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at approximately 5:05 p.m., firefighters from Hollywood, Bay District, Leonardtown, Mechanicsville, and Seventh District responded to the 25000 block of Vista Road in Hollywood, for the reported structure fire. Dispatchers advised the 911 caller had disconnected twice, once after advising there was a chimney fire, then again after reporting...
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One Transported to Trauma Center After Head-on Collision with Entrapment in Wildewood

One Transported to Trauma Center After Head-on Collision with Entrapment in Wildewood

On Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at approximately 2:22 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Wildewood Parkway and Green Acre Lane in California, for a serious motor vehicle collision with entrapment. Fire and rescue personnel arrived on the scene in under 4 minutes to find a two vehicle head-on...
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One Transported to Trauma Center After Single Vehicle Flips in Avenue During Snowstorm

One Transported to Trauma Center After Single Vehicle Flips in Avenue During Snowstorm

On Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at approximately 4:41 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Colton Point Road and River Springs School Road in Avenue, for the reported single vehicle collision with injuries. While crews responded, additional callers reported two people were trapped. The incident was upgraded to a...
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No Injuries Reported After Multiple Motor Vehicle Collisions Across St. Mary’s County

No Injuries Reported After Multiple Motor Vehicle Collisions Across St. Mary’s County

Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at 2:51 p.m., First Responders were dispatched to the area of Piney Point Road and Glebe Road in Valley Lee, for a motor vehicle collision with one overturned. Shortly after this crash was dispatched, a second separate collision involving an overturned vehicle was dispatched at Point Lookout Road and Park...
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Snow Emergency Plans in Effect for St. Mary’s and Calvert Counties

Snow Emergency Plans in Effect for St. Mary’s and Calvert Counties

The Maryland State Police has activated the Snow Emergency Plan for Calvert County effective at 2:30 p.m. on February 11, 2025. Current weather conditions and/or forecasts indicate that normal vehicular travel is or will become extremely dangerous. Motorists are encouraged to stay off of the roadways. This will allow emergency services and State Highway...
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School Weather Updates – Charles, St. Mary’s and Calvert Have Early Dismissal on Tuesday, February 11, 2025

School Weather Updates – Charles, St. Mary’s and Calvert Have Early Dismissal on Tuesday, February 11, 2025

ST. MARY’S COUNTY: February 11, 2025 – School Day begins on time with 2-Hour Early Dismissal Tuesday, February 11, 2025: All schools begin the day on time and will be dismissed 2 hours early due to the predicted snowstorm arriving in the afternoon. Staff: All 10-11 month employees may conclude their day 30 minutes...
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Lexington Park Man Arrested for Interfering with Police at Fatal Crash Scene on Great Mills Road

Corey A. McDowney, 46, of Lexington Park, was arrested on Sunday, February 9, 2025, following a series of disruptive actions at the site of a fatal motor vehicle accident. McDowney faces charges of disorderly conduct, failure to obey a reasonable and lawful order, and obstructing and hindering law enforcement after allegedly interfering with officers...
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Chesapeake Life Center Offers Healing for Those Experiencing Loss after DCA tragedy

Chesapeake Life Center Offers Healing for Those Experiencing Loss after DCA tragedy

The Chesapeake Life Center will offer “Healing Our Community: Navigating Grief in the Aftermath of the DCA Tragedy” to support those affected by the Jan. 29 tragedy at Reagan National Airport. Chesapeake Life Center’s trauma-informed grief counselors will lead this healing workshop from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, at Hospice of the...
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Police Investigating Motor Vehicle Collision on Great Mills Road That Killed Lexington Park Woman

Police Investigating Motor Vehicle Collision on Great Mills Road That Killed Lexington Park Woman

UPDATE 2/10/2025: Police are investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred on Sunday, February 9, 2025. At approximately 2:29 p.m., police responded to the area of the Crossroads Apartments in the 21000 block of Great Mills Road in Lexington Park for a reported crash. Upon arrival, deputies discovered a two-vehicle collision involving a...
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UPDATE: Leonardtown Man Dies After Collision Involving Motor Scooter in Loveville

UPDATE: Leonardtown Man Dies After Collision Involving Motor Scooter in Loveville

UPDATE 2/8/2025: The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred on Saturday, February 8, 2025. At approximately 10:58 a.m., patrol deputies responded to 28085 Point Lookout Road in Leonardtown for a reported crash. Upon arrival, they found a two-vehicle collision involving a motor scooter and a Nissan sedan....
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62-Year-Old Man Flown to Trauma Center After Being Struck by Vehicle in California

62-Year-Old Man Flown to Trauma Center After Being Struck by Vehicle in California

On Friday, February 7, 2025, at approximately 6:46 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to Wildewood Boulevard and White Oak Parkway in California, for the reported motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian. Crews arrived on the scene to find an older adult male patient laying in the roadway. Emergency medical services requested...
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No Injuries Reported After Collision Involving Department of Emergency Services Vehicle

No Injuries Reported After Collision Involving Department of Emergency Services Vehicle

On Saturday, February 8, 2025, at approximately 11:10 a.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to Great Mills Road and Midway Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported Departmental Motor vehicle collision involving MDO18. Crews arrived on the scene to find two vehicles involved with two patients for evaluation. All occupants of both...
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