UPDATE 9/13/2024: On September 12, 2024, at approximately 8:04 p.m., members of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Bureau and Crash Reconstruction Unit responded to the area of northbound Solomons Island Road and Church Street in Prince Frederick, for the report of a motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian. A preliminary investigation indicates that...
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On Thursday, September 12 will 2024, at approximately 2:20 p.m., firefighters from Bay District, Hollywood, Leonardtown, and Seventh District responded to the 44000 block of Louisdale Road in California, for the reported deck on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single story residence with smoke showing. Firefighters made entry into the...
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On Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at approximately 6:46 p.m., firefighters were dispatched to the 29000 block of Three Notch Road in Mechanicsville, for the reported outside tank fire threatening a structure. Multiple 911 callers reported a large oil tank on fire and threatening a structure. Firefighters from Mechanicsville, Hughesville, St. Mary’s County Emergency Services...
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The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal collision involving a motorcycle on Tuesday afternoon in the town of Cheverly. The deceased rider is 40-year-old Donnell Floyd of Clinton. On September 10, 2024, at approximately 1:00 pm, officers with the town of Cheverly Police Department responded to...
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UPDATE 9/11/2024: Following an investigation into allegations of tampering with Emergency Medical Services narcotic boxes and vials of fentanyl, deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, along with detectives from the Criminal Investigations Division (CID) finally arrested Thomas Patrick Raley, 39, of Leonardtown, on a warrant, on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. In July,...
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On Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 11:41 a.m., officers responded to a call for a shooting at the Super 8 Motel on Crain Highway in Waldorf. When officers arrived, they discovered a female with a gunshot wound to her leg. She was transported to a hospital, treated, and released. A preliminary investigation showed two...
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UPDATE 9/10/2024: Michael Anthony Carlucci, 50, of Waldorf, is currently being held at the St. Mary’s Detention Center and facing multiple charges, including negligent manslaughter, following a 2023 motor vehicle crash. According to court documents from the St. Mary’s County Circuit Court, Carlucci has been charged with one count of felony negligent manslaughter by...
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UPDATE 9/10/2024: The Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal is investigating a fire that occurred at 47758 Sunset Manor Lane at approximately 5:30 a.m. on September 9, 2024. The single-family residence, owned by Eun and Chung Lee, was completely destroyed. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. The fire, which caused an estimated $500,000 in...
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UPDATE 9/9/2024: Investigators were notified that Mr. Timothy Travis of Accokeek, Maryland was pronounced deceased on September 6, 2024, at the University of Maryland R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore, Maryland. Anyone who may have witnessed this crash is asked to contact the Duty Officer or Tpr. Gardner at the MSP La...
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UPDATE 9/9/2024: On Sunday, September 8, 2024, at approximately 4:17 p.m., deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and Emergency Medical Services were dispatched to the northbound lanes of the 22000 block of Three Notch Road for a motor vehicle crash involving multiple vehicles, including one with entrapment. Upon arrival, deputies found four...
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On Sunday, September 8, 2024, at approximately 8:30 a.m., firefighters from NAS Patuxent River, Bay District, and Hollywood responded to the 22000 block of Valley Estates Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported kitchen fire with possible injuries. 911 callers reported a grease fire in the kitchen, dispatchers advised the callers were heard coughing...
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On Saturday, September 7 2024, at approximately 7:13 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical personnel responded to the 18000 block of Point Lookout Road in Park Hall, for the reported hit and run motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian. 911 callers reported a female was struck by a Jeep Cherokee which then fled onto Point Lookout...
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On Sunday, September 8, 2024, at approximately 5:30 a.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the 14000 block of Bassford Road in Waldorf, for the reported stabbing. The 911 callers reported a 62-year-old male was stabbed in the stomach by their grandson who then stole a white Mercedes-Benz from the family. The...
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As St. Mary’s County continues to expand and develop, traffic safety remains a critical issue for local residents, law enforcement, and policymakers. Understanding the patterns and causes of vehicle crashes is essential to improve road safety and reduce accidents. Recent data from the Maryland Department of Transportation provides a detailed look at crash trends...
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UPDATE 9/7/2024 : All children have been accounted for as of 4:46 p.m. No injuries reported. Units returning to service. 9/7/2024 @ 3:48 p.m.: On Saturday, September 7, 2024, at approximately 3:40 p.m., firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the 41000 block of Doctors Crossing Way in Leonardtown, for the reported entrapment without...
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September 6, 2024: Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred shortly after 5:30 a.m. this morning in Prince George’s County. The deceased pedestrian, whose identification is being withheld pending next of kin notification, was pronounced deceased on the scene. The sole occupant and operator of a Ford involved was reported uninjured...
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On Thursday, September 5, 2024, at 9:26 p.m., firefighters and emergency medical services responded to Chaney Enterprises in Airport View Drive in Hollywood, Maryland, for the reported technical rescue. A 911 caller reported that an employee, last seen on top of the site’s silo, had been missing for over an hour. The caller stated...
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UPDATE 9/6/2024: The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office PIO has released information about the false report of a shooting at Lancaster Park, 15 hours after the incident occurred. At approximately 6:34 p.m. on Thursday, September 5, 2024, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office received multiple calls reporting an active shooter at Lancaster Park in...
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UPDATE 9/5/2024: On September 4 at 3:35 p.m., officers responded to the area of Middletown Road near Lyles Place in Waldorf for the report of a motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian. Upon arrival, officers determined a pedestrian, who was crossing the street and not in a crosswalk, was struck by a dump truck. The...
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In a major win for Southern Maryland’s fire departments, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin, along with Congressman Steny Hoyer, have announced that seven fire departments in Charles and St. Mary’s Counties will receive $707,877.04 in federal funding. This vital funding will enhance emergency response capabilities by upgrading equipment and improving safety...
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On Thursday, September 5, 2024, at 11:42 a.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Route 4 and Bowie Shop Road in Huntingtown, for a serious motor vehicle collision with one overturned and trapped. Crews arrived on the scene to find a two-vehicle collision and confirmed one SUV on its...
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As St. Mary’s County continues to expand and develop, traffic safety remains a critical issue for local residents, law enforcement, and policymakers. Understanding the patterns and causes of vehicle crashes is essential to improve road safety and reduce accidents. Recent data from the Maryland Department of Transportation provides a detailed look at crash trends...
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Get ready for a day of fun, excitement, and community spirit! Mark your calendars for Sunday, September 15th, 2024, from 10 AM to 1 PM and head to the newly opened Ward Farm and Nature Park for an unforgettable event that brings our local heroes into the spotlight. This event is a fantastic opportunity...
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On Wednesday, September 4. 2024, at approximately 1:35 p.m., firefighters from Mechanicsville, Leonardtown, Hollywood, and Hughesville responded to the 26000 block of Prospect Hill Road in Mechanicsville, for the reported structure fire. 911 callers reported and outside fire got out of control and is now involving a shed and trees, while spreading towards the...
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As Calvert County grows and develops, traffic safety remains a significant concern for residents, law enforcement, and policymakers. Understanding vehicle crash patterns and causes is essential to improve road safety and reduce accidents. Recent data from the Maryland Department of Transportation provides a detailed overview of crash trends from 2019 to 2023, offering valuable...
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