Fire & Rescue

Waldorf Man Killed After Single Vehicle Collision in Brandywine, Police Investigating

Waldorf Man Killed After Single Vehicle Collision in Brandywine, Police Investigating

The Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal crash that occurred Saturday night in Brandywine. The deceased driver is 40-year-old Earl Estep III of Waldorf. On February 4, 2023, at approximately 10:10 pm, officers responded to the 14200 block of Brandywine Road for a single-vehicle collision. The preliminary investigation revealed Estep was...
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Alcohol and Driver Error are Contributing Factors in Fatal Crash in Prince Frederick That Killed a 39-Year-Old Woman

Alcohol and Driver Error are Contributing Factors in Fatal Crash in Prince Frederick That Killed a 39-Year-Old Woman

On Monday, February 6, 2023, at approximately 9:40 p.m., members of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Bureau and Crash Reconstruction Team responded to the area of Maryland Route 4 and Wood Acres Court in Prince Frederick, for the report of a serious motor vehicle crash involving two vehicles. Upon arrival, units located a...
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Calvert County Survey Seeks Resident Feedback to Improve County Services

Calvert County Survey Seeks Resident Feedback to Improve County Services

Calvert County residents can help improve their county government services by participating in a new survey that aims to help officials better understand residents’ priorities, concerns on county services and overall quality of life. The survey is available at www.CalvertCountyMd.gov/Survey and asks residents to rate their experience with different aspects of life in Calvert County...
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No Injuries Reported After Garage Fire in Scotland, Fire Under Investigation

No Injuries Reported After Garage Fire in Scotland, Fire Under Investigation

On Monday, February 6, 2023, at approximately 1:15 a.m., firefighters from Ridge, NAS Patuxent River, NAS Webster Field, Bay District, Leonardtown, Valley Lee, and Seventh District responded to the 49000 block of Cypress Way in Scotland, for the reported structure on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find a large single story detached...
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No Injuries Reported After Single Vehicle Rollover Leaves Driver Trapped

No Injuries Reported After Single Vehicle Rollover Leaves Driver Trapped

On January 9th just prior to 6:00 p.m.,, police, fire and rescue personnel responded to Leonardtown Road in the area of Ryan town Road for the motor vehicle collision. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle on its side, off the roadway with the single occupant trapped. The assignment was upgraded...
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13-Year-Old Flown to Children’s Center After Being Struck by Vehicle in California

13-Year-Old Flown to Children’s Center After Being Struck by Vehicle in California

On Friday, February 3, 2023, at approximately 6:47 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Three Notch Road and Town Creek Drive in California, for the reported motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian. Crews arrived on the scene to find a female victim underneath of a SUV in the Northbound...
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Two St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Deputies Involved in Motor Vehicle Collision While Responding to Medical Call

Two St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Deputies Involved in Motor Vehicle Collision While Responding to Medical Call

On Friday, February 3, 2023, at approximately 3:30 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the 19900 block of Piney Point Road in Piney Point, for the reported overdose. While First Responders responded to the scene, two St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Deputies operating with lights and sirens in their agency issued marked...
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Two Injured After Motor Vehicle Collision in Hollywood

Two Injured After Motor Vehicle Collision in Hollywood

On Friday, February 3, 2023 at approximately 12:45 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to Three Notch Road and Hollywood Road in Hollywood, for the reported motor vehicle collision with one unconscious. Crews arrived on the scene to find two vehicles in the roadway involved in a head-on style collision with one trapped....
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Calvert Director of Public Safety Jacqueline Vaughan Retires After 42 Years of Service

Calvert Director of Public Safety Jacqueline Vaughan Retires After 42 Years of Service

The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) celebrated the retirement of Jacqueline “Jackie” Vaughan, director of Public Safety. Jackie retired after dedicating 42 years of faithful and loyal service to the citizens of Calvert County. Jackie started her career as a police communications officer with the Maryland State Police and transferred to Calvert...
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Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Collision After Red Light Runner Kills Pedestrian in Prince George’s County

Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Collision After Red Light Runner Kills Pedestrian in Prince George’s County

February 3, 2023: Maryland State Police are continuing to investigate a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred Thursday evening in Prince George’s County. Shortly before 7:45 p.m. on Thursday, troopers from the Maryland State Police Forestville Barrack responded to the area of Central Avenue at Campus Way in Kettering, Maryland for a report of a...
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UPDATE: Maryland State Police Investigating Pedestrian Struck by Vehicle in Prince George’s County

UPDATE: Maryland State Police Investigating Pedestrian Struck by Vehicle in Prince George’s County

UPDATE 2/3/2023: The injured pedestrian has been identified and family has been notified. Thank you to everyone for assisting us in this case. Maryland State Police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a male pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle Tuesday evening in Prince George’s County. The male is described as...
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St. Mary’s County Commissioner Meeting Rollup – January 31, 2023

St. Mary’s County Commissioner Meeting Rollup – January 31, 2023

The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County (CSMC) held their regular business meeting on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, beginning with the invocation and pledge, followed by approval of the consent agenda. The Commissioners then presented a proclamation for Transit Equity Day. St. Mary’s County Government is currently hiring drivers for the St. Mary’s Transit System...
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Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision in Upper Marlboro Under Investigation, Victim Identified by Police

Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision in Upper Marlboro Under Investigation, Victim Identified by Police

The Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal crash that occurred Monday evening in the unincorporated section of Upper Marlboro. The deceased driver is 32-year-old Taha Robinson of Upper Marlboro. On January 30, 2023, at approximately 8:50 pm, officers responded to the 8000 block of Rosaryville Road for a single-vehicle collision. The...
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Two Minor Injuries After Motor Vehicle Collision Involving Utility Pole in Great Mills

Two Minor Injuries After Motor Vehicle Collision Involving Utility Pole in Great Mills

On Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at approximately 8:55 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to Chancellors Run Road and Buck Hewitt Road in Great Mills, for the reported motor vehicle collision with injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to find one vehicle off the roadway and into a utility pole with the snapped...
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CSM Celebrates Graduates Pursuing Health Care Careers

CSM Celebrates Graduates Pursuing Health Care Careers

College of Southern Maryland (CSM) students who have chosen to pursue careers in health care were celebrated Jan. 12 at the Health Career Readiness Recognition ceremony. Seventy-three students completed programs to become Certified Nursing and Geriatric Nursing Assistants, Clinical Medical Assistants, Certified Dental Assistants, Phlebotomy Technicians, Nutrition Coaches, Personal Trainers and Paramedics. “What I...
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Calvert Public Safety Reminds Multi-line Telephone System Users to Ensure Phones Allow Direct Access to 911

Calvert Public Safety Reminds Multi-line Telephone System Users to Ensure Phones Allow Direct Access to 911

The Calvert County Department of Public Safety, Emergency Communications Division, reminds residents and business owners to ensure that their multi-line telephone systems provide direct access to 911, without requiring an individual to dial any other numbers first, as required by state and federal law. Multi-line telephone systems are typically found in office buildings, campuses,...
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No Injuries Reported at School Bus Accident is St. Mary’s County

No Injuries Reported at School Bus Accident is St. Mary’s County

On Monday, January 30, 2023, at approximately 4:10 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to intersection of Three Notch Road and Millstone Landing Road, in California for the motor vehicle accident involving an occupied school bus. First responders arrived on scene to discover minor accident involving a occupied school bus and a F-150...
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One Flown to Trauma Center After Vehicle Rolls Over and Catches on Fire in Waldorf

One Flown to Trauma Center After Vehicle Rolls Over and Catches on Fire in Waldorf

On Monday, January 30, 2023, at approximately 12:20 a.m., while firefighters in Charles County were operating on the scene of an house fire, personnel were advised of a serious crash in the area of the Target on Western Parkway and Weymouth Court in Waldorf. 911 dispatchers advised they were receiving multiple calls reporting one...
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Wrong Way Driver Killed in Head-on Collision in Park Hall, Police Say Speed and Alcohol Contributing Factors

Wrong Way Driver Killed in Head-on Collision in Park Hall, Police Say Speed and Alcohol Contributing Factors

UPDATE 1/28/2023: The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office released the following information. On Jan. 27, 2023, at 8:24 pm, police and emergency medical services responded to the 18000 block of Point Lookout Road (Route 5) and Hermanville Road for a vehicle crash. Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office arrived and located two...
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Accokeek Man Accidentally Discharges Firearm During Waldorf Home Invasion After Pistol-Whipping Victim

Accokeek Man Accidentally Discharges Firearm During Waldorf Home Invasion After Pistol-Whipping Victim

On Saturday, December 24, 2022, at approximately 11:26 p.m., police responded to the 2200 book of Stream Vista Place in Waldorf, for the reported assault with a firearm. Officers arrived on the scene and made contact with the adult female victim who was emotionally upset. The victim advised while herself and a male friend...
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No Injuries Reported After Vehicle Strikes Liquor Delivery Truck in Lexington Park

No Injuries Reported After Vehicle Strikes Liquor Delivery Truck in Lexington Park

On Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at approximately 6:55 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to Great Mills Road and Saratoga Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported motor vehicle collision with unknown injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to find a Nissan sedan struck a semi-truck and trailer which was turning into Canopy...
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Hughesville Woman Accidentally Shoots Herself After Attempting to Shoot a Squirrel in Her Chicken Coop

Hughesville Woman Accidentally Shoots Herself After Attempting to Shoot a Squirrel in Her Chicken Coop

On Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at approximately 9:02 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the 6800 block of Maxwell Drive in Hughesville, for the reported shooting. The 911 caller, a 55-year-old female, advised she had shot herself but could not advise with what she shot herself with. Police arrived on the scene...
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Thomas Johnson Bridge Closed for Nearly 2 Hours After Motor Vehicle Collision

Thomas Johnson Bridge Closed for Nearly 2 Hours After Motor Vehicle Collision

On Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at approximately 5:15 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel from Calvert County responded to the Gov. Thomas Johnson Bridge for the reported motor vehicle collision with injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to find at least three vehicles involved with two in a head-on collision. Emergency medical personnel evaluated...
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St. Mary’s County Commissioner Meeting Rollup – January 24, 2023

St. Mary’s County Commissioner Meeting Rollup – January 24, 2023

The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County (CSMC) hosted a joint meeting with the St. Mary’s County Board of Education on Tuesday, January 24, 2023. After the joint meeting, the Commissioners held their regular business meeting, beginning with the invocation and pledge, followed by approval of the consent agenda. The Commissioners then presented a proclamation...
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UPDATE: Police Investigating Motor Vehicle Collision That Killed a 24-Year-Old Huntingtown Woman – Second Calvert Fatal in Two Days

UPDATE: Police Investigating Motor Vehicle Collision That Killed a 24-Year-Old Huntingtown Woman – Second Calvert Fatal in Two Days

UPDATE 1/24/2023: On Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at approximately 12:45 a.m., troopers from the Maryland State Police Prince Frederick Barrack responded to the 1800 block of Hallowing Point Road in Prince Frederick, to investigate a report of a motor vehicle crash. According to a preliminary investigation, a 2007 Nissan Maxima was traveling east on...
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