On Sunday, November 16, 2025, at approximately 12:20 a.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the 39000 block of Harpers Corner Road in Mechanicsville, for the reported stabbing. Dispatchers advised to all responding units the 911 caller was uncooperative with the victim possibly suffering from stab wounds to the chest or neck....
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On Friday, November 14, 2025, at approximately 5:48 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Three Notch Road at Evergreen Park Road in Lexington Park, for the reported motor vehicle collision involving a motorcycle. Multiple 911 callers reported a vehicle struck a motorcyclist, with the operator conscious and breathing....
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A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions may occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. TIMING...From Sunday morning through Sunday afternoon. For Prince Georges, Charles, St. Mary’s, Calvert and and Anne Arundel County in MD until 6:00 pm Sunday, November 16th, 2025. WINDS…Northwest 15 to 25 mph with...
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On Friday, November 14, 2025, at approximately 11:15 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of 11100 Kingston Place in Charlotte Hall, for the reported motor vehicle collision with injuries. 911 callers reported a side by side rolled with the operator reportedly suffering a head injury. Crews arrived on the...
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The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (SHA) will host its second annual Thank a Safety Responder Day, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, November 15. The free, family-friendly, outdoor event will take place at State Highway’s Hanover Complex, 7491 Connelley Dr., Hanover. The public is invited to attend this celebration of Maryland’s...
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On Friday, November 7, 2025, at approximately 1:45 p.m., a student, age 13, at Mattawoman Middle School reportedly used a vaping device containing THC. Afterward, the student left the school and walked into the path of an oncoming pickup truck traveling Eastbound on Berry Road. The student was struck; however, the driver was able...
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Come on down to the Ridge firehouse to give Santa your Christmas list and receive an ornament and goodies! Take photos with Santa with your own camera. Santa arrives around 6:30pm. Please bring a canned good to donate to our local food bank!!! The Ridge Volunteer Fire Department will hold its annual Community Tree...
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On Friday, November 7, 2025, at approximately 11:37 p.m., police and emergency medical services responded to the area of 45473 Saint George’s Avenue at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, for the reported injuries after an assault. 911 callers reported an assault had just occurred on the boat with the...
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On Sunday, November 9, 2025, at approximately 1:28 p.m., firefighters responded to the Jimmy’s Autobody located at 23673 Budds Creek Road in Clements, for the reported vehicle on fire threatening a structure. 911 callers reported a pickup truck on fire and possibly threatening a structure. Firefighters quickly arrived on the scene to find a...
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On Sunday, November 9, 2025, at approximately 9:22 a.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the 21000 block of Spring Valley Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported motor vehicle collision with injuries. 911 callers reported a vehicle left the roadway and struck a parked, unoccupied SUV, with witnesses reporting four juveniles...
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What started as an off-duty night out at a local establishment in Charles County for La Plata Police Department Captain Robert Bagley turned into a program to help “Save Some One”. Earlier this year, Captain Bagley was off-duty at an establishment in Charles County when he observed a commotion and other patrons becoming frantic....
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UPDATE 11/10/2025: Prince George’s County State’s Attorney Tara Jackson has announced that 25-year-old Cori Clingman has pled guilty to three counts of negligent homicide under the influence of alcohol for her role in the July 2024 crash that claimed the lives of 24-year-old Khyree Jackson, 23-year-old Isaiah Hazel, and 24-year-old Anthony Lytton, Jr. In...
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The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration and the Maryland Highway Safety Office are reminding all roadway users to exercise extreme caution as days get shorter and with Halloween right around the corner. “Whether you are behind the wheel or out on foot, I urge all Marylanders to be Serious About Safety and...
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St. Leonard Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company 7 is saddened to learn of the passing of Charter Member Gerald C. Peterson, one of the individuals whose early contributions helped shape the foundation of our department. Although his time with the company was limited, the impact of his efforts has carried through the decades. The...
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Demonstrating a continued commitment to helping those in need – both at home and abroad – the members of the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department have donated 55 sets of retired turnout gear to fire departments in the Philippines that lack access to critical protective equipment. This generous donation was part of a larger...
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Maryland State Police Homicide Unit charged a Prince George’s County man with the murder of Nyah Hairston, a 20-year-old woman shot while driving on the Capital Beltway last year. The accused is identified as Dominec Proctor, 28 of Glenn Dale, Maryland. Proctor is charged with first-degree murder. He is currently being held without bond...
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Investigators continue to seek information in the road-rage deaths of Charles Marks and Delonte Hicks. Police urge the public to step forward with any information that may lead to an arrest in these cases to become eligible for up to $60,000 total in reward money. On Sunday, January 30, 2022, Charles Harrison Marks, IV,...
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Governor Wes Moore announced the creation of the Governor’s Redistricting Advisory Commission to consider mid-cycle redistricting. The commission will organize public hearings, solicit public feedback, and make recommendations to the governor and Maryland General Assembly to improve our current map and ensure Maryland has fair Congressional maps. “My commitment has been clear from day one—we...
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Maryland State Police are investigating a single vehicle fatal crash that occurred early morning on October 31, 2025, in Prince George’s County. The identity of the deceased is pending next of kin notification. She was pronounced deceased on the scene by emergency medical services personnel. Two other occupants in the vehicle were transported to...
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On Thursday, November 6, 2025, at approximately 9:23 a.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services were dispatched to the 3000 block of Gallery Place in Waldorf, for the reported shooting. The 911 caller reported their best friend was shot and bleeding out at this location, then further advised they shot the best friend last...
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On Saturday, November 1, 2025, at approximately 1:20 p.m., firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the 3900 block of Northgate Place in Waldorf, for the reported malfunctioning appliance. 911 callers reported a microwave was on fire, however, while crews were responding to the scene, the incident was upgraded to a structure fire after...
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On Saturday, November 1, 2025, at approximately 3:05 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Great Mills Road and Australia Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported motor vehicle collision with injuries. Police arrived on the scene within 2 minutes of dispatch to find a two vehicle collision and...
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On Sunday, November 2, 2025, at approximately 1:15 p.m., emergency medical services responded to 30000 block of Melissa Court in Mechanicsville, for the reported traumatic injuries. 911 callers reported a 29-year-old female was conscious and alert after falling off the roof. Crews arrived on the scene to find the single patient laying on the...
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The U.S. Park Police (USPP) announced that an arrest has been made in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed one bicyclist and injured another on October 8, 2025, near the intersection of Soil Conservation Road and Beaver Dam Road in Beltsville. Officers responded around 6:15 p.m. after reports of two female bicyclists...
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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 CSMC then presented proclamations in recognition of National Family Caregiver Month and National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week. The Commissioners then received a presentation from the St. Mary’s County Chamber...
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