Fire & Rescue

17-Year-Old in Custody After Fatally Shooting Family Member During Dispute

17-Year-Old in Custody After Fatally Shooting Family Member During Dispute

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit charged a juvenile suspect in connection with a domestic-related fatal shooting earlier this month. The suspect is a 17-year-old male from Washington, DC. He’s charged in connection with the murder of 36-year-old Jammi Cooper of Washington, DC. The suspect and victim are family members. The suspect...
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Police Investigating 16-Year-Old Assaulted in Lexington Park, Victim Transported to Trauma Center

Police Investigating 16-Year-Old Assaulted in Lexington Park, Victim Transported to Trauma Center

On Sunday, October 15, 2023, at approximately 5:25 p.m., police and emergency medical personnel responded to the 20000 block of Daisy Lane in Park Hall, for the reported injuries after an assault. 911 callers reported a 16-year-old male was assaulted and bleeding from “everywhere”. Crews arrived on the scene to find the victim suffering from...
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Three Suspects Arrested and Charged in Connection to March 2023 Murder of Robbery Victim

Three Suspects Arrested and Charged in Connection to March 2023 Murder of Robbery Victim

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit identified and charged three suspects in connection with a fatal shooting in March. The suspects are 30-year-old Kenneth Gails of Riverdale, 33-year-old Marcus Chapman of Hyattsville and 27-year-old Josue Vasques of Hyattsville. They are charged with the murder of 31-year-old Jarell Thompson of Washington, DC. On...
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Police Investigating Reported Stabbing in Lexington Park, 62-Year-Old Victim Not Transported

Police Investigating Reported Stabbing in Lexington Park, 62-Year-Old Victim Not Transported

On Sunday, October 15, 2023, at approximately 12:15 p.m., police and emergency medical personnel responded to the 21600 block of Liberty Steet in Lexington Park, for the reported injuries after an assault. Police arrived on the scene and advised a 62-year-old male was suffering from a small stab wound to the upper body. Emergency...
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Four Children Transported to Trauma Centers After UTV Crash in Mechanicsville

Four Children Transported to Trauma Centers After UTV Crash in Mechanicsville

On Friday, October 13, 2023, at approximately 5:10 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel were dispatched to the area of Holly Bank Drive and Burning Oaks Drive in Mechanicsville, MD, for a reported collision involving an ATV with multiple children injured. Preliminary investigation indicates a Massimo Buck UTV, driven by a juvenile and carrying...
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UPDATE: Police Investigating 20-Year-Old Male Shot in Lexington Park, Victim Flown to Trauma Center

UPDATE: Police Investigating 20-Year-Old Male Shot in Lexington Park, Victim Flown to Trauma Center

UPDATE: On Sunday, October 8, 2023, at 9:46 p.m., police responded to the 46000 block of Radford Lane in Lexington Park, MD, for a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, Deputies located an adult male suffering from two gunshot wounds; emergency first aid was rendered. The victim was then flown to the University of...
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Southern Maryland Volunteer Fireman’s Association Antique Fire Apparatus Muster on Sunday, October 15th, 2023

Southern Maryland Volunteer Fireman’s Association Antique Fire Apparatus Muster on Sunday, October 15th, 2023

The Southern Maryland Volunteer Fireman’s Association will host an Antique Fire Apparatus Muster on Sunday the 15th of October at the Maryland Fire & Rescue Institute, 10375 Audie Lane in LaPlata Maryland. The event will run from 10:00 a.m., to 3:00 p.m., and will feature everything from 1800’s vintage hand drawn units to more...
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Four Cats Killed in Indian Head House Fire, State Fire Marshal Investigating Cause

Four Cats Killed in Indian Head House Fire, State Fire Marshal Investigating Cause

On Wednesday, October, 11, 2023, at approximately 12:55 p.m., vehicle 9 of the Indian Head VFD requested a structure fire assignment after observing smoke coming from a residence in the 400 block of Bland Drive in Indian Head. The firefighter advised smoke was coming from the 1-story residence. 20 firefighters from the Naval District...
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Motorcyclist Struck, Flown to Trauma Center After Being Trapped Under Vehicle

Motorcyclist Struck, Flown to Trauma Center After Being Trapped Under Vehicle

On Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at approximately 17:49 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Goldie Farm Place and Leonardtown Road in Waldorf, for the serious motor vehicle collision with one patient trapped under a vehicle. Crews arrived on the scene within 3 minutes of dispatch and confirmed one trapped...
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PG County Police Investigating 16-Year-Old and 18-Year-Old Shot and Killed in Two Seperate Shootings

PG County Police Investigating 16-Year-Old and 18-Year-Old Shot and Killed in Two Seperate Shootings

The Homicide Unit is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in Oxon Hill on Friday. The victim is 18-year-old Kenyon Valentine of Alexandria, VA. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case. On October 6, 2023, at approximately 5:45 pm, officers responded...
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Huntingtown Volunteer Fire Department to Conduct Water Supply Drill at Kings Landing Park

Huntingtown Volunteer Fire Department to Conduct Water Supply Drill at Kings Landing Park

The Calvert County Department of Parks & Recreation, Natural Resources Division, advises citizens the Huntingtown Volunteer Fire Department will be conducting a water supply drill Thursday, Oct. 12, from 6-9 p.m. The drill will take place at Kings Landing Park, located at 3255 Kings Landing Road in Huntingtown. This is only a drill and...
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Two Injured After Three Vehicle Collision in Mechanicsville

Two Injured After Three Vehicle Collision in Mechanicsville

On Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at approximately 8:52 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of 27501 Three Notch Road and Persimmon Lane in Mechanicsville, for the reported motor vehicle collision with injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to find three vehicles involved in a rear-end style collision. Two patients were...
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Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department Regrets to Announce Passing of Thomas Walter “Tommy” Brady

Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department Regrets to Announce Passing of Thomas Walter “Tommy” Brady

Obituary: Thomas Walter “Tommy” Brady, 77, of Prince Frederick passed away October 9, 2023. He was born July 30, 1946, in Prince Frederick to William Roland and Ruth Virginia (Gibson) Brady. Tommy worked with his father building houses before going to work as a Forest Ranger with Department of Natural Resources, retiring after 35...
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UPDATE: Detectives Make Second Arrest in Double Murder at Jimmie’s Paddock in Charles County

UPDATE: Detectives Make Second Arrest in Double Murder at Jimmie’s Paddock in Charles County

UPDATE 10/11/2023: Detectives continuing to investigate the double homicide that occurred at Jimmie’s Paddock on September 29 have identified a second suspect involved in the case. Dominic Alonzo Stewart, 54, of District Heights, was with the suspect, James Coffen, when shots were fired in the parking lot. Stewart also fired rounds from a handgun...
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2-Year-Old Flown to Children’s Center After Being Run Over by Golf Cart in St. Mary’s County

2-Year-Old Flown to Children’s Center After Being Run Over by Golf Cart in St. Mary’s County

On Friday, October 6, 2023, at approximately 1:30 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the 39000 block of Burch Road in Avenue, for reported traumatic injuries after a golf cart accident. 911 callers reported a 2-year old male was run over by a golf-cart. Maryland State Police Helicopter Trooper 7 was placed...
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One Flown to Trauma Center After Four-Vehicle Collision in Mechanicsville

One Flown to Trauma Center After Four-Vehicle Collision in Mechanicsville

On Sunday, October 8, 2023 at approximately 10:00 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Three Notch Road and Point Lookout Road in Mechanicsville, for the reported motor vehicle collision with injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to find 4 vehicles involved in a rear-end style collision. Emergency medical personnel...
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Good Samaritans Saves Subject Trapped in Burning Vehicle After Striking Tree in Hollywood

Good Samaritans Saves Subject Trapped in Burning Vehicle After Striking Tree in Hollywood

On Thursday, October 5, 2023, at approximately 8:20 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of 43030 St. Johns Road and Meredith Court in Hollywood, for the serious motor vehicle collision with one vehicle into a tree, on fire with entrapment. Crews arrived on the scene to find a Dodge Charger...
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Thomas Johnson Bridge Re-opened After Water Rescue, Victim Transported with CPR in Progress

Thomas Johnson Bridge Re-opened After Water Rescue, Victim Transported with CPR in Progress

UPDATE @ 8:00 p.m.: Incident command advised a 41-year-old male victim with CPR in progress. Maryland State Police Helicopter Trooper 2 is requested to land nearby. UPDATE @ 7:52 p.m.: Police have eyes on the subject, a private vessel/citizen recovered them from the water and transported them to awaiting EMS at the Solomons Boat...
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83-Year-Old Woman Flown to Burn Center After Attempting to Use Gas to Ignite Firepit

83-Year-Old Woman Flown to Burn Center After Attempting to Use Gas to Ignite Firepit

On Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at approximately 3:15 p.m., fire and emergency medical personnel responded to the reported burns/explosion injuries in the 43000 block of Main Way Road in Valley Lee. The 911 callers advised the 83-year old female victim possibly went unconscious and had burns to her face. Crews arrived on the scene...
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One Injured After Early Morning Single Vehicle Collision in California

One Injured After Early Morning Single Vehicle Collision in California

On Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at approximately 4:05 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Three Notch Road and Town Creek Drive in California, for the motor vehicle collision reported serious with one overturned and trapped. Crews arrived on the scene to find a pickup truck on its side with...
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September 2023: 52 Motor Vehicle Crash Fatalities Reported

September 2023: 52 Motor Vehicle Crash Fatalities Reported

Maryland transportation and safety officials are urging all travelers in the state to rededicate themselves to safety on our roadway as preliminary data for 2023 shows a deadly trend for the year. To promote awareness and encourage safe driving behaviors, the Motor Vehicle Administration’s Highway Safety Office will issue monthly updates to remind all...
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St. Mary’s County Commissioner Meeting Rollup – October 3, 2023

St. Mary’s County Commissioner Meeting Rollup – October 3, 2023

The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County (CSMC) began their business meeting with an invocation and the pledge, followed by approval of the consent agenda. The Commissioners then presented proclamations for National Faith & Blue Weekend, 4-H Week, Walktober, National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Case Management Recognition Week, and World Architecture Day. The CSMC also...
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Two Charged in Murder of 19-Year-Old After Shooting Victim Multiple Times Before Running Him Over

Two Charged in Murder of 19-Year-Old After Shooting Victim Multiple Times Before Running Him Over

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit identified and charged two men in connection with a fatal shooting in June of 2023. The suspects are 49-year-old Jeffrey Coachman and 53-year old Recco Bouknight. Both are from Washington, DC. They are charged with the fatal shooting of 19-year-old Tyzaiah Gaither of Washington, DC. On...
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K9 Kachina Retires from the Office of the State Fire Marshal After 8 Years of Service

K9 Kachina Retires from the Office of the State Fire Marshal After 8 Years of Service

After eight years with the Office of the State Fire Marshal, Kachina, one of Maryland’s most beloved arson detection dogs, is retiring. The ten-year-old black lab is one of four Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) trained dogs within the agency. She was the most senior canine among the 62 teams across...
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Commander of Naval Test Wing Atlantic Presents Trossbach Family with Shadowbox

Commander of Naval Test Wing Atlantic Presents Trossbach Family with Shadowbox

“On Wednesday, September 27, 2023, three months to the day of losing our brother Brice Trossbach in the line of duty, Cmdr. Charles Larwood, C/O of VX-20, and Commodore Capt. Elizabeth Somerville, Commander of Naval Test Wing Atlantic presented a commemorative shadowbox to Brice’s family. The shadowbox contained the unit patches of Naval Test...
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