Fire & Rescue

Maryland State Police Hosting State of Maryland Career Expo, State Agencies to Be Recruiting for Sworn, Civilian Positions

Maryland State Police Hosting State of Maryland Career Expo, State Agencies to Be Recruiting for Sworn, Civilian Positions

(SYKESVILLE, MD) – The Maryland State Police, in partnership with other State of Maryland agencies, are hosting a Career Expo, set to take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at the Maryland State Police Training Academy, located at 6852 4th Street in Sykesville, Maryland. The goal of this free...
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Expect Heavy Traffic Around Great Mills High School for Graduation – May 31, 2023

Expect Heavy Traffic Around Great Mills High School for Graduation – May 31, 2023

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office reminds drivers that high school commencement ceremonies will be held this week and to expect increased traffic around those school campuses. Drivers should expect heavy traffic conditions around Great Mills High School on Great Mills Road, starting at 7:45 am, on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, for commencement exercises....
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PHOTOS: Police Seeking Two Suspects Who Struck and Killed Woman While Driving Stolen Vehicle

PHOTOS: Police Seeking Two Suspects Who Struck and Killed Woman While Driving Stolen Vehicle

The Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit today released a photo of two persons of interest in a fatal pedestrian hit-and-run that occurred in Capitol Heights on Sunday. Investigators are seeking the community’s assistance in identifying the two males seen in the picture. They were seen running from the area of the collision that killed...
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Five Injured After Motor Vehicle Collision Involving St. Mary’s County School Bus in Mechanicsville

Five Injured After Motor Vehicle Collision Involving St. Mary’s County School Bus in Mechanicsville

On Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at 2:50 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Three Notch Road and Flora Corner Road, for the reported motor vehicle collision involving a school bus with injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to find a pickup truck in the roadway and St. Mary’s County...
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Firefighters Respond to Vehicle on Fire in Chaptico

Firefighters Respond to Vehicle on Fire in Chaptico

On Monday, May 29, 2023, at approximately 8:05 a.m., police and firefighters responded to the area of Budds Creek Road and Mechanicsville Road in Chaptico, for the reported vehicle on fire. Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department responded with five volunteers on Engine 23 and arrived on the scene to find a van on the shoulder...
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Prince George’s County Police Investigating 63-Year-Old Man Murdered by Suspect with Sword

Prince George’s County Police Investigating 63-Year-Old Man Murdered by Suspect with Sword

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit charged a man in connection with the fatal stabbing in District Heights Friday evening. The suspect is 33-year-old Aaron Bynum of District Heights. He is charged with the murder of 63-year-old Anthony Cunningham of District Heights. According to charging documents, the victim suffered over 50 stab...
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Four Transported to Trauma Center After Serious Collision in Bryans Road

Four Transported to Trauma Center After Serious Collision in Bryans Road

On Monday, May 29, 2023, at approximately 7:56 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of 2605 Marshall Hall Road and Mommas Place in Bryans Road, for the motor vehicle collision reported serious with one overturned with entrapment. Crews arrived on the scene to find two vehicles involved with one overturned,...
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Firefighters Respond to Large Commercial Fire at Chaney Enterprises in Waldorf

Firefighters Respond to Large Commercial Fire at Chaney Enterprises in Waldorf

On Friday, May 26, 2023, at approximately 1:41 p.m., firefighters from Waldorf VFD responded to the area of Old Washington Road and Llewelyn Lane in Waldorf, for a smoke investigation. While firefighters were responding, Charles County Dispatchers advised they were receiving multiple 911 calls for a large black column of smoke in the area...
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Impaired Driver Arrested After Getting Vehicle Stuck on Curb in Lexington Park

Impaired Driver Arrested After Getting Vehicle Stuck on Curb in Lexington Park

On Sunday, May 28, 2023, at approximately 4:20 a.m., police responded to the area of Hermanville Road and Devin Circle in Lexington Park, for the check the welfare after a 911 caller heard someone yelling for help. Police arrived at the intersection of Three Notch Road and Hermanville Road to find a single vehicle...
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No Injuries Reported After Firefighters Respond to Kitchen Fire in Wildewood

No Injuries Reported After Firefighters Respond to Kitchen Fire in Wildewood

On Sunday, May 28, 2023, at approximately 12:33 p.m., firefighters from Bay District, NAS Patuxent River, and Hollywood responded to the 23000 block of Crestwood Lane in California, for the reported kitchen fire. Engine 31 from Bay District Volunteer Fire Department arrived on the scene in under 3 minutes to find smoke showing from...
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One Flown to Trauma Center After Single Vehicle Strikes Tree with Ejection in California

One Flown to Trauma Center After Single Vehicle Strikes Tree with Ejection in California

On Sunday, May 28, 2023, at approximately 7:13 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Indian Bridge Road and Corvette Way in California, for the motor vehicle collision reported serious with one ejected. Due to 911 callers reporting the operator of the vehicle was ejected from the vehicle through the...
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Firefighters Respond to Tractor Fire Threatening Structure in Bushwood

Firefighters Respond to Tractor Fire Threatening Structure in Bushwood

On Sunday, May 28, 2023, at approximately 7:30 p.m., firefighters from Seventh District, Hollywood, Leonardtown, Mechanicsville, Bay District and Valley Lee responded to the 21700 block of Oscar Hayden Road in Bushwood, for the reported tractor on fire threatening a residence. Crews arrived on the scene to find a tractor on fire with extensions...
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Detectives Investigating Homicide in Town of Landover Hills

Detectives Investigating Homicide in Town of Landover Hills

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit is investigating a homicide that occurred Wednesday evening in the town of Landover Hills. The victim’s name will be released once his family is notified. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case. On...
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MDOT Urges Travelers to Start the 2023 Summer Season with a Focus on Safety

MDOT Urges Travelers to Start the 2023 Summer Season with a Focus on Safety

For many Marylanders, Memorial Day weekend is the official start of the summer season, and also the kickoff of travel for vacations and family gatherings. As residents and visitors take to the state’s highways, bridges, bikeways, transit and airways, the Maryland Department of Transportation is urging everyone to put safety, courtesy and patience at...
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Calvert Man Arrested for Impaired Driving After Striking Pedestrian in Mechanicsville

Calvert Man Arrested for Impaired Driving After Striking Pedestrian in Mechanicsville

On Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at approximately 12:45 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the 28000 block of Burroughs Court in Mechanicsville, for the reported motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian. The 911 caller reported the vehicle entered the residence’s driveway, struck a pedestrian and then traveled off the roadway and into...
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State Fire Marshal Offers Outdoor Safety Tips

State Fire Marshal Offers Outdoor Safety Tips

With Memorial Day weekend right around the corner, families across Maryland will venture outside – either to the beach or the mountains – or maybe just to their backyard. Increased outdoor activities also result in an increase of outdoor fire risks; therefore State Fire Marshal Brian S. Geraci is providing a few common-sense tips...
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Firefighters Respond to Fire on Patuxent River Naval Air Station

Firefighters Respond to Fire on Patuxent River Naval Air Station

On Sunday, May 21, 2023, at approximately 7:45 p.m., NAS Patuxent River firefighters responded to building 2818 for an automatic fire alarm. While units responded, the incident was upgraded to a working fire dispatch which alerted additional firefighters from Bay District, Hollywood and Valley Lee Volunteer Fire Departments. First arriving units found smoke conditions...
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Child Flown Out with Serious Injuries After Being Struck by Vehicle in Waldorf

Child Flown Out with Serious Injuries After Being Struck by Vehicle in Waldorf

On Sunday, May 21, 2023, at approximately 1:52 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Barrington Drive and Stone Avenue in Waldorf, for the reported motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian. While crews responded to the scene, 911 dispatchers advised they were receiving multiple 911 calls reporting a child was...
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UPDATE: St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Serious Collision in Loveville That Sends One to Trauma Center

UPDATE: St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Serious Collision in Loveville That Sends One to Trauma Center

UPDATE 5/22/2023: On Friday, May 19, 2023, at 9:19 pm, St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Patrol deputies were dispatched to a motor vehicle collision involving life-threatening injuries in the area of Point Lookout Road (Route 5) and Frederick Lane in Loveville. The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Collision Reconstruction Unit responded to continue the...
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Police and Firefighters Respond to Camper Set on Fire in Callaway

Police and Firefighters Respond to Camper Set on Fire in Callaway

On Sunday, May 21, 2023, at approximately 1:55 p.m., firefighters from Valley Lee, Bay District, Leonardtown, and NAS Patuxent River responded to the area of the St. Mary’s Automotive on Piney Point Road and Austin Lane in Callaway, for the reported structure on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find a camper fully...
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CPR Patient’s Family Unites with First Responders Who Saved Victim Earlier This Month

CPR Patient’s Family Unites with First Responders Who Saved Victim Earlier This Month

On Thursday, May 4, 2023, Paramedic Ambulance 27 was alerted to Fish Hawk Court for the Unconscious Person. Moments later the call was upgraded for a Subject Not Breathing. Hughesville VFD&RS responded with Engine 24, Engine 52, Paramedic Ambulance 517, Medic 18, and the North Medical Duty Officer responded. Engine 24 (FF Jenkins and...
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St. Mary’s County Public Schools, Sheriff’s Office Continue School Resource Officer, Adopt-A-School Programs

St. Mary’s County Public Schools, Sheriff’s Office Continue School Resource Officer, Adopt-A-School Programs

St. Mary’s County Public Schools and the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office formally approved the continuation of the successful School Resource Officer and Adopt-a-School programs last week. J. Scott Smith, Superintendent of Schools, and Sheriff Steve Hall signed A Community Partnership for Safe and Secure Schools agreement and Memorandum of Understanding on Wednesday, May...
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Infant Transported with Life-Threatening Injuries After Rollover Collision in Waldorf

Infant Transported with Life-Threatening Injuries After Rollover Collision in Waldorf

On Saturday, May 13, 2023, at approximately 10:30 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of St Charles Parkway and Gallery Place in Waldorf, for the serious motor vehicle collision with one vehicle overturned and one on fire. Dispatchers advised to responding units they were receiving multiple calls reporting one vehicle...
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Two Transported After CO Poisoning Investigation in Charles County, Police Continuing Investigation

Two Transported After CO Poisoning Investigation in Charles County, Police Continuing Investigation

On Saturday, May 13, 2023, at approximately 8:33 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the 14000 block of Mill Spring Court in Bryantown, for the reported subject not breathing. Additional units were dispatched less than 2 minutes later for the reports of multiple victims not breathing. The incident was upgraded to a...
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One Flown to Trauma Center After Vehicle Strikes Tree in California, Police Investigating

One Flown to Trauma Center After Vehicle Strikes Tree in California, Police Investigating

On Saturday, May 13, 2023, at approximately 8:35 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of the Super 8 Motel located at 22801 Three Notch Road in California, for the reported motor vehicle collision with injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle off the roadway and into...
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