Fire & Rescue

No Injures Reported, Firefighters Quickly Locate and Extinguish Fire in Pomfret House

No Injures Reported, Firefighters Quickly Locate and Extinguish Fire in Pomfret House

On Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at approximately 3:30 p.m., firefighters and emergency medical services were dispatched to the 7400 block of Marshall Corner Road in Pomfret, for the reported structure fire. The 911 caller advised the residence was full of smoke with the paint of the interior wall bubbling. Crews arrived on the scene...
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FEMA to Evaluate Readiness of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the State of Maryland

FEMA to Evaluate Readiness of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the State of Maryland

The Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will evaluate a Biennial Radiological Emergency Preparedness Exercise at the Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station (PBAPS). The exercise will occur during the week of April 27, 2026, to assess the ability of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the State of Maryland to respond to...
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2026 SPARK! Student Career Awareness Fair: Another Great Success!

2026 SPARK! Student Career Awareness Fair: Another Great Success!

On Wednesday, March 25th, 2026, 400 students from 11 schools in St. Mary’s and Calvert counties participated in the 4th annual SPARK! Student Career Awareness Fair. Patuxent Partnership (TPP) worked closely with NAWCAD, especially Stephanie Gleason, Director, Strategic Education Office (SEO), NAWCAD, who brought volunteers and exhibitors to the event. Some late changes to...
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Motorcyclist Flown to Trauma Center After Being Rear-Ended in Clements

Motorcyclist Flown to Trauma Center After Being Rear-Ended in Clements

On Monday, April 13, 2026, at approximately 5:06 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services were dispatched to the area of 25341 Budds Creek Road in Clements, for the reported motor vehicle collision involving a motorcycle. Multiple 911 callers reported a motorcyclist was run over by a vehicle, with the operator having breathing difficulties...
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Former Anne Arundel County Police Officer Pleads Guilty to Felony Charge for Leaving the Scene of an Accident Resulting in Death After Unauthorized High Speed Chase

Former Anne Arundel County Police Officer Pleads Guilty to Felony Charge for Leaving the Scene of an Accident Resulting in Death After Unauthorized High Speed Chase

Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced that Alexander Rodriguez, a former officer with the Anne Arundel County Police Department (AACOPD), pleaded guilty to one felony count of leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death and failing to remain at the scene. Rodriguez entered his guilty plea in the Circuit Court for Howard...
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Philadelphia Man Charged In Connection to Striking Multiple Maryland State Troopers During Illegal Car Rally Events In Prince George’s County

Philadelphia Man Charged In Connection to Striking Multiple Maryland State Troopers During Illegal Car Rally Events In Prince George’s County

A Philadelphia man is charged in connection with assaults on two Maryland State Troopers during illegal car rally events in Prince George’s County. The accused is identified as Isaiah Vega, 19, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Following consultation with the Office of the State’s Attorney in Prince George’s County, Vega is charged with first- and second-degree...
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UPDATE: GoFundMe Started for Family Who Lost Everything in Waldorf House Fire; One Firefighter Transported to Trauma Center

UPDATE: GoFundMe Started for Family Who Lost Everything in Waldorf House Fire; One Firefighter Transported to Trauma Center

UPDATE 4/13/2026: A GoFundMe has been started to assist the entire family who has lost everything. The children needs are listed below, if you can assist please contact the owner Vernon. He can be reached at 240-508-3070 Drop off and other information will be provided ASAP. Fortunately, all occupants safely escaped the residence. The...
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Multiple Injured, One Flown to Trauma Center After Waldorf Crash

Multiple Injured, One Flown to Trauma Center After Waldorf Crash

On Saturday, April 11, 2026, at approximately 1:44 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of 2280 Davis Road in Waldorf, for the serious motor vehicle collision with entrapment and one unconscious. Crews arrived on the scene to find a two vehicle collision and confirmed one victim was unconscious. A...
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No Injuries Reported After Partial Collapse of St. Ignatius Church in Port Tobacco

No Injuries Reported After Partial Collapse of St. Ignatius Church in Port Tobacco

On Thursday, April 9, 2026, firefighters were dispatched to the St. Ignatius Church on Chapel Point Road in Port Tobacco, for the reported “Collapse Investigation” Upon arrival, crews discovered a total roof collapse of the church hall/office building. Fortunately, all workers and church staff were accounted for prior to our arrival. Crews quickly secured...
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Witnesses Sought as Police Investigate Crash Involving Pedestrian That Killed 40-Year-Old St. Mary’s County Man

Witnesses Sought as Police Investigate Crash Involving Pedestrian That Killed 40-Year-Old St. Mary’s County Man

UPDATE 4/10/2026 @ 4:35 p.m.: St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Deputies are investigating a crash that killed a man in California, Maryland. At 2:26 a.m. on Friday, April 10, 2026, Deputies responded to the southbound lane of the 22700 block of Three Notch Road for a report of a vehicle crash involving a pedestrian....
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UPDATE: Police Investigating Crash in Waldorf That Killed 68-Year-Old Virginia Man

UPDATE: Police Investigating Crash in Waldorf That Killed 68-Year-Old Virginia Man

UPDATE on 4/9/2026 @ 4:00 p.m: On April 8, 2026, at 6 p.m., officers responded to 155 St. Patrick’s Drive in Waldorf for the report of a motor vehicle crash. A preliminary investigation revealed the driver of a gray Honda SUV had exited a car wash and was in the far-right acceleration lane when...
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No Injuries Reported After House Fire in Bushwood, Fire Marshal Investigating Cause

No Injuries Reported After House Fire in Bushwood, Fire Marshal Investigating Cause

On Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at approximately 4:55 p.m., firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the 22000 block of Chickahominy Road in Bushwood, for the reported house on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find a two-story residence with fire showing from the eaves and roof. Firefighters from Seventh District quickly responded...
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UPDATE: No injuries Reported After Malfunctioning Propane Heater Causes Greenhouse Fire at Shlagel Farms in Waldorf

UPDATE: No injuries Reported After Malfunctioning Propane Heater Causes Greenhouse Fire at Shlagel Farms in Waldorf

UPDATE 4/8/2026: Schlagel Farms released the following statement this morning – A heartfelt thanks to all that have reached out to us once reading about our greenhouse fire. The propane heater malfunctioned and caught fire. The Waldorf Fire Department was on scene quickly and fire departments from surrounding stations also responded. We could not...
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Man Flown to Trauma Center With Serious Injuries After Falling from Tree in Mechanicsville

Man Flown to Trauma Center With Serious Injuries After Falling from Tree in Mechanicsville

On Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at approximately 4:50 p.m., firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the 40000 block of Delabrooke Road in Mechanicsville, for the reported injuries after a fall. 911 callers reported a 65-year-old male was unconscious with abnormal breathing after falling out of a tree. Maryland State Police Aviation Command was...
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Prince Frederick Woman Killed in Three-Vehicle Crash in Southern Anne Arundel County

Prince Frederick Woman Killed in Three-Vehicle Crash in Southern Anne Arundel County

A three-vehicle crash Tuesday morning in southern Anne Arundel County left one woman dead and two others injured, according to the Anne Arundel County Police Department. On April 7, 2026, at approximately 7:20 a.m., officers from the Southern District responded to a serious collision on Solomons Island Road (MD Route 2), just south of...
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12-Year-Old Injured After Striking Parked Vehicle With Dirt Bike in Waldorf

12-Year-Old Injured After Striking Parked Vehicle With Dirt Bike in Waldorf

On Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at approximately 7:05 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Nicholas Road and Pinewood Drive in Waldorf, for the reported motor vehicle collision involving a dirt bike. Crews arrived on the scene to find a 12-year-old on the dirt bike had struck a parked...
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One Flown to Trauma Center After Serious Crash in Hughesville

One Flown to Trauma Center After Serious Crash in Hughesville

On Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at approximately 2:55 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Leonardtown Road and Old Leonardtown Road in Hughesville, for the serious motor vehicle collision with one trapped. Multiple 911 callers reported a serious collision with one unconscious and trapped. Crews arrived on the scene to...
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House Fire in Waldorf Under Investigation, No Injuries Reported

House Fire in Waldorf Under Investigation, No Injuries Reported

On Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at approximately 3:00 p.m., 49 Fire and EMS personnel from Charles and Prince George’s County responded to the 12400 block of Hidden View Place in Waldorf, for the reported house on fire with animals inside. Crews arrived on the scene to find fire showing from the one-story in the...
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80th Annual Southern Maryland Volunteer Firemen’s Association Convention in Solomons – April 26th, 2026

80th Annual Southern Maryland Volunteer Firemen’s Association Convention in Solomons – April 26th, 2026

On April 26, 2026, the Southern Maryland Fireman’s Parade will take place on Solomons Island in Solomons. Motorists should expect substantial vehicular and pedestrian traffic in and around the island. The parade is scheduled to begin at 12:00 PM and conclude at approximately 2:00 PM. Traffic Pattern Details: Normal traffic flow will continue on...
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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Witnesses Of Crash That Left Motorcyclist Seriously Injured

Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Witnesses Of Crash That Left Motorcyclist Seriously Injured

The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying witnesses to a serious motor vehicle crash that occurred on March 26, 2026. On Thursday, March 26, 2026, at approximately 10:15 p.m., firefighters and emergency medical services responded to HG Trueman Road and Appeal Lane in Lusby, for the reported motor vehicle...
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UPDATE: 64-Year-Old White Plains Man Killed After SUV Runs Red Light and Flees Scene, Police Investigating

UPDATE: 64-Year-Old White Plains Man Killed After SUV Runs Red Light and Flees Scene, Police Investigating

UPDATE 4/4/2026: On Friday, April 3rd, 2026, at approximately 7:49 p.m., Troopers from Maryland State Police La Plata Barrack along with deputies from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to Maryland Route 228 (Berry Road) at Bunker Hill Road for a report of a serious motor vehicle collision. Due to the circumstances, the Maryland...
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Man Transported to Trauma Center After Commercial Vehicle Overturns in La Plata

Man Transported to Trauma Center After Commercial Vehicle Overturns in La Plata

On Friday, April 3, 2026, at approximately 6:05 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of the sharp turn on Turkey Hill Road and Skylark Drive in La Plata, for the serious motor vehicle collision involving an overturned commercial vehicle with entrapment. Crews arrived on the scene to confirm a...
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U.S. Attorney’s Office Concludes Investigation Into Suicide During Police Pursuit Following Homicide

U.S. Attorney’s Office Concludes Investigation Into Suicide During Police Pursuit Following Homicide

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia announced today that there is insufficient evidence to pursue federal criminal civil rights or District of Columbia charges against police officers in connection with the suicide of S.J., a 36-year-old District resident, that occurred during a February pursuit. The U.S. Attorney’s Office and the Metropolitan...
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Ridge Firefighters Respond to Virginia For Large Commercial Structure Fire

Ridge Firefighters Respond to Virginia For Large Commercial Structure Fire

On Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at approximately 12:21 a.m., Ridge Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to Kinsale, Virginia for the reported large commercial structure fire. Boat 4 responded and arrived at the the docks of the Perdue AgriBusiness – Kinsale Grain Elevator along the Yeocomico River in Westmoreland County and began assisting with water...
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88-Year-Old Flown to Trauma Center After Head-on Collision in Valley Lee

88-Year-Old Flown to Trauma Center After Head-on Collision in Valley Lee

On Thursday, April 2, 2026, at approximately 3:41 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the intersection of Piney Point Road and Happyland Road in Valley Lee, for the reported head-on motor vehicle collision with injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to confirm two vehicles involved in a head-on style collision, with...
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