Fire & Rescue

Police Say 16-Year-Old Waldorf Girl Killed Teen Over Sweet-and-Sour Sauce at McDonald’s

Police Say 16-Year-Old Waldorf Girl Killed Teen Over Sweet-and-Sour Sauce at McDonald’s

8/29/2023: Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch announce an arrest has been made in a homicide that occurred on Sunday, August 27, 2023, in the 1900 block of 14th Street, Northwest. At approximately 2:10 am, Third District officers responded to a local hospital for the report of a juvenile female seeking treatment...
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Police Investigating Burglary to CVS Pharmacy in Hollywood Involving Vehicle

Police Investigating Burglary to CVS Pharmacy in Hollywood Involving Vehicle

On Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at approximately 4:05 a.m., police responded to the CVS Pharmacy located at 24288 Three Notch Road in Hollywood, for the reported burglary in progress. Police received multiple 911 calls reporting a grey Ford pickup truck rammed the entrance to the building and was attempting to steal the ATM. Police...
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One Injured After Motor Vehicle Collision Involving School Bus in Lexington Park

One Injured After Motor Vehicle Collision Involving School Bus in Lexington Park

On Monday, August 28, 2023, at approximately 2:47 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the Spring Ridge Middle School in Lexington Park, for the motor vehicle collision reported serious with one trapped. Crews arrived on the scene to find a St. Mary’s County School bus and a Ford SUV involved in a...
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12-Year-Old Transported to Children’s Center After Being Struck by Vehicle in Prince Frederick

12-Year-Old Transported to Children’s Center After Being Struck by Vehicle in Prince Frederick

On Sunday, August 27, 2023, at approximately 5:00 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of English Oak Lane and Silverwood Lane in Prince Frederick, for the motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian. 911 Dispatchers advised the victim is a 12-year-old child who was riding a scooter, Maryland State Police Helicopter...
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One Dead and One Flown to Trauma Center After Collision in Prince Frederick

One Dead and One Flown to Trauma Center After Collision in Prince Frederick

On Sunday, August 27, 2023, at approximately 11:18 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of the Benedict Bridge and the Bridge Drivein store located at 6654 Hallowing Point Road in Prince Frederick, for the motor vehicle collision reported serious with two subjects unconscious. Crews arrived on the scene to find...
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AUDIO: Police Investigating Two Dead After Suspected Overdose in Lexington Park

AUDIO: Police Investigating Two Dead After Suspected Overdose in Lexington Park

On Saturday, August 26, 2023, at approximately 11:56 p.m., police, fire and emergency medical personnel responded to the 46000 block of Frostburg Plains Road in Lexington Park, for the reported overdose involving multiple patients. Firefighters arrived on the scene to find two patients beyond help and pronounced them deceased on the scene. All other...
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No Injuries Reported After Large Shed Fire in La Plata

No Injuries Reported After Large Shed Fire in La Plata

On Thursday, August 24, 2023, at approximately 11:33 a.m., the Charles County 911 Center received numerous calls for smoke in the area of the 12000 block of Durner Place. Approximately 40 personnel from Charles and St. Mary’s Counties responded with first arriving units reporting fire showing from a 20×40 detached shed threatening the nearby...
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International Overdose Awareness Day Recognizes Those Affected by Addiction

International Overdose Awareness Day Recognizes Those Affected by Addiction

This year on International Overdose Awareness Day, August 31st, St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) and Beacon of Hope Recovery Community Center, a Program of Pyramid Healthcare, will be honoring the individuals and families whose lives have been affected by drug overdose. This includes family and friends grieving the loss of a loved one;...
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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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