Fire & Rescue

Police Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision in Accokeek, Victim Identified as Waldorf Man

Police Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision in Accokeek, Victim Identified as Waldorf Man

The Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal collision that occurred Thursday night. The deceased driver is identified as 54-year-old Lamont Hoyer of Waldorf. On August 24, 2023, at approximately 9:50 pm, officers responded to the intersection of Indian Head Highway and Farmington Road in Accokeek for a collision involving three vehicles....
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Stop For School Buses: What Are The Laws In Maryland?

Stop For School Buses: What Are The Laws In Maryland?

Maryland State Police and the Maryland Center for School Safety (MCSS) remind motorists to stop for school buses as students return to class. Drivers must stop at least 20 feet from a school bus with the stop arm extended and the red lights flashing. Do not pass the bus from any direction until the stop...
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No Injuries Reported After Seaplane Makes Emergency Landing in St. Mary’s County

No Injuries Reported After Seaplane Makes Emergency Landing in St. Mary’s County

UPDATE: No serious injuries were reported by the pilot and passenger of a small seaplane that reportedly stalled in the air forcing the pilot to make an emergency landing in St. Mary’s County. The pilot is identified as Anthony Capozzi, 63, of Venice, Florida. The passenger is identified as Charles O’Brien, IV, 35, of...
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UPDATE: No Injuries Reported After Tow Truck Overturns in Mechanicsville

UPDATE: No Injuries Reported After Tow Truck Overturns in Mechanicsville

UPDATE: The roadway was reopened in approximately 2 hours. The operator signed care refusal forms on the scene. Firefighters and HAZMAT personnel operated on scene for over an hour to stop a diesel fuel leak. 8/24/2023: On Thursday, August 24, 2023, at 3:17 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of...
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Fire Department Vehicle Catches on Fire in Leonardtown While Responding to Structure Fire

Fire Department Vehicle Catches on Fire in Leonardtown While Responding to Structure Fire

On Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at approximately 9:53 p.m., firefighters from Ridge, Bay District, NAS Webster Field, NAS Patuxent River, Leonardtown, Seventh District and Second District responded to 14751 Eisenhower Way in Scotland, for the reported house on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find fire showing from the residence. While Water Supply...
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Fire Marshal Investigating House Fire in Scotland, Firefighters Respond to Residence Twice in Under 2 Hours

Fire Marshal Investigating House Fire in Scotland, Firefighters Respond to Residence Twice in Under 2 Hours

On Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at approximately 8:20 p.m., firefighters from Ridge, Bay District, NAS Webster Field, NAS Patuxent River, Leonardtown, Seventh District and Second District responded to 14751 Eisenhower Way in Scotland, for the reported house on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find a small fire pit had spread to the...
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Impaired Driving Suspected After Vehicle Strikes Building in Lexington Park

Impaired Driving Suspected After Vehicle Strikes Building in Lexington Park

On Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at approximately 1:35 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the St. Mary’s Landing Apartments on Liberty Street in Lexington Park, for the reported vehicle into the building with one unconscious. Crews arrived on the scene to find a sedan off the roadway and into the side of...
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No Injuries Reported After Vehicle Strikes Structure Support Pillar in California Shopping Center

No Injuries Reported After Vehicle Strikes Structure Support Pillar in California Shopping Center

On Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at approximately 2:40 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the San Souci Plaza, for the reported motor vehicle collision with injuries in the parking lot. Crews arrived on the scene to find a Honda sedan stuck a structure support pillar in the shopping center parking lot. The...
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Police Investigating Stabbing in Prince Frederick, Victim Flown to Trauma Center

Police Investigating Stabbing in Prince Frederick, Victim Flown to Trauma Center

On Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at approximately 2:40 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the 800 block of Yardley Drive in Prince Frederick, for the reported stabbing. Crews arrived on the scene to find a male victim suffering from multiple stab wounds to the upperbody. Medical personnel requested a helicopter be pre-launched...
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Two Injured After Semi-Truck Overturns in La Plata

Two Injured After Semi-Truck Overturns in La Plata

On Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at approximately 11:15 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Turkey Hill Road and Crescent Lane in La Plata, for a motor vehicle collision involving an overturned semi-truck and trailer with injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to find a semi-truck and trailer filled with...
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One Flown to Trauma Center After Single Vehicle Rollover in Clements

One Flown to Trauma Center After Single Vehicle Rollover in Clements

On Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at approximately 9:53 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of 24990 Budds Creek Road and Dorothy Mae Court in Clements, for the motor vehicle collision with injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle off the roadway with single occupant out of...
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Driver Cited After Single Vehicle Collision at Great Mills Sheetz

Driver Cited After Single Vehicle Collision at Great Mills Sheetz

On Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at approximately 8:27 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the Sheetz located at 20760 Old Great Mills Road in Great Mills, for the reported motor vehicle collision with unknown injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle struck a pole in the parking lot....
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St. Mary’s County Commissioner Meeting Rollup – August 22, 2023

St. Mary’s County Commissioner Meeting Rollup – August 22, 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 presented commendations to the St. Mary’s Striker Soccer Team. During County Administrator time, the Commissioners took the following action: Approved the State’s Attorney’s Office’s application for the FY2024...
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VIDEO: One Transported After Semi-Truck Overturns in Mechanicsville

VIDEO: One Transported After Semi-Truck Overturns in Mechanicsville

Video added 8/25/2023: The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office has not released any additional information regarding if the operator of the Ford Fusion was cited. Investigation found the vehicle was stationary on Thompson Corner Road and attempting to make a left turn onto Budds Creek Road to travel Eastbound when the operator failed to...
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2020 Murder of 21-Year-Old St. Mary’s County Man, Antoine Jamal Bowman Remains Unsolved

2020 Murder of 21-Year-Old St. Mary’s County Man, Antoine Jamal Bowman Remains Unsolved

On August 22, 2020, at approximately 12:30 a.m. deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 21800 block of Ronald Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported shooting. Upon arrival a male victim was located suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was identified as Antione Jamal Bowman, age 21 of...
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UPDATE: Victim Succumbs to Injuries, Maryland Office of the Attorney General Continue Investigation Into Police Chase and Crash in Prince George’s County

UPDATE: Victim Succumbs to Injuries, Maryland Office of the Attorney General Continue Investigation Into Police Chase and Crash in Prince George’s County

UPDATE 8/22/2023: The Independent Investigations Division of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General has identified the decedent in the fatal collision that occurred on August 13 in the town of Morningside. The decedent has been identified as 44-year-old Rogelio Sánchez Gomez of Suitland, Maryland. Mr. Sánchez Gomez passed away on August 15. 8/15/2023:...
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Blood on Board: Equipping Maryland’s Air Medical Response With Whole Blood To Save Lives

Blood on Board: Equipping Maryland’s Air Medical Response With Whole Blood To Save Lives

On August 21, 2023, the Maryland Department of State Police (MDSP), Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS) and University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC) announced a new public-private collaboration for lifesaving trauma response for Marylanders. Whole blood is used for emergency transfusions when minutes are critical, and is now available on board...
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UPDATE: Maryland State Police Charge Suspect and Identify Troopers Involved in Hollywood Shooting

UPDATE: Maryland State Police Charge Suspect and Identify Troopers Involved in Hollywood Shooting

UPDATE 8/21/2023: Maryland State Police have charged a man for attacking two troopers with a knife, which led the troopers to fire their agency issued firearms late Friday evening in St. Mary’s County. Anthony Oliveras Jr., 22, of Hollywood, Maryland, is charged with attempted first-degree murder, attempted second-degree murder, first-degree assault, second-degree assault and the...
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Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Hit-And-Run Pedestrian Crash In Prince George’s County

Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Hit-And-Run Pedestrian Crash In Prince George’s County

August 21, 2023: (BRANDYWINE, MD) – Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash involving a pedestrian that took place early Monday morning in Prince George’s County. The victim, who has not been positively identified, was pronounced deceased on the scene by Prince George’s County Fire and Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Department personnel....
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AUDIO: Police and Youth Football Organization Release Statements on Fight During Football Game in Lexington Park

AUDIO: Police and Youth Football Organization Release Statements on Fight During Football Game in Lexington Park

UPDATE – St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Statement on Fights at Lancaster Park: On Sunday, August 20, 2023, at approximately 2:18pm fights involving bystanders erupted during a youth (U14) football game being held at the Lancaster Park in Lexington Park. The initial response involved several police units from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office...
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Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department Regrets to Announce Passing of Life Member Richard Pilkerton

Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department Regrets to Announce Passing of Life Member Richard Pilkerton

The Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department regrets to announce the passing of Life Member Richard “Ricky” Pilkerton. Ricky passed away with family by his side on Thursday August 17th. Ricky was a devoted Member of Hollywood VFD providing nearly 50 Years of service to this Community. Ricky joined the Hollywood VFD on January 15, 1974...
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Ridge Volunteer Fire Department Receives Donated Drinking Water from Anheuser-Busch to Support Response Efforts

Ridge Volunteer Fire Department Receives Donated Drinking Water from Anheuser-Busch to Support Response Efforts

By Ridge Vice President / Lieutenant Scot Best: The Ridge Volunteer Fire Department recently received a donation of canned emergency drinking water from leading brewer Anheuser-Busch, through a partnership with the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC), to help keep their responders hydrated as they battle fires this season. The water was provided through the...
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Police Investigating Another Juvenile Shot in Lexington Park, Third Shooting in Three Days

Police Investigating Another Juvenile Shot in Lexington Park, Third Shooting in Three Days

8/20/2021: On Sunday, August 20, 2023, at approximately 5:40 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the 21600 block of Enterprise Road in Lexington Park, for the reported shooting. Crews arrived on the scene to find a reported 15-year-old male with a gunshot wound to the upperbody. EMS requested a helicopter for the...
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Police Investigating Fatal Boating Accident in Chesapeake Bay Off The Coast of Calvert County

Police Investigating Fatal Boating Accident in Chesapeake Bay Off The Coast of Calvert County

On Saturday, August 19, 2023, at 9:40 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel from Calvert and Anne Arundel County were dispatched to the Chesapeake Bay, approximately 2 miles from Breezy Point Beach in Chesapeake Beach, for the water rescue after a boating accident with injuries. Firefighters from North Beach VFD responded with Boat 1....
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Motorcyclist Flown to Trauma Center After Early Morning Collision in California

Motorcyclist Flown to Trauma Center After Early Morning Collision in California

On Friday, August 18, 2023, at approximately 7:12 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Three Notch Road and MacArthur Boulevard in California, for the reported motor vehicle collision involving a motorcycle. Crews arrived on the scene to find a sedan and a motorcycle in the roadway with the operator...
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