Fire & Rescue

Woman Flown to Trauma Center After T-bone Collision in Lexington Park

Woman Flown to Trauma Center After T-bone Collision in Lexington Park

On Monday, September 22, 2025, at approximately 4:00 p.m., police, firefighter and emergency medical services responded to the area of Three Notch Road and Hermanville Road in Lexington Park, for the reported motor vehicle collision with injuries. The incident was upgraded to a serious motor vehicle collision with one patient in and out of...
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19-Year-Old Flown to Trauma Center After ATV and Dirt Bike Hit Head-on in Hughesville

19-Year-Old Flown to Trauma Center After ATV and Dirt Bike Hit Head-on in Hughesville

On Thursday, September 18, 2025, at approximately 3:25 p.m., firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the 13000 block of Cooke Sweetney Place in Hughesville, for the reported motor vehicle collision involving an ATV. 911 callers reported a 4-wheeler and a dirt bike struck each other head-on, with a 19-year-old male suffering a broken...
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Man Flown to Trauma Center After Vehicle Falls on Him in Newburg

Man Flown to Trauma Center After Vehicle Falls on Him in Newburg

On Thursday, September 18, 2025, at approximately 12:35 p.m., firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the 10000 block of Pleasant View Place in Newburg, for the reported traumatic injuries with no entrapment. The 911 caller reported he had a truck fall on him, and suffered injuries to the face and upperbody but was...
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UPDATE: Maryland OAG Announces No Charges After 3-Year-Old Killed in Police Chase That Ends in 5 Car Collision in Prince George’s County

UPDATE: Maryland OAG Announces No Charges After 3-Year-Old Killed in Police Chase That Ends in 5 Car Collision in Prince George’s County

UPDATE 9/22/2025: Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced his decision not to seek charges in the Friday, March 7, 2025, officer-involved fatal collision that occurred in Capitol Heights, Prince George’s County, Maryland. On Friday, March 7, 2025, at approximately 6:25 p.m., a District Heights Police Department (DHPD) officer attempted a traffic stop in the 6400...
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Retired Sgt. Gus Proctor Honored as Hometown Hero at Southern Maryland Blue Crabs Event

Retired Sgt. Gus Proctor Honored as Hometown Hero at Southern Maryland Blue Crabs Event

The Charles County Sheriff’s Office is celebrating one of its own as retired Sgt. Gus Proctor was recently recognized during Trollinger Law’s Hometown Hero event, held at First Responders Night with the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs. The Hometown Hero program shines a spotlight on first responders who have made a lasting difference in the...
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Two Children Flown to Children’s Center, Two Adults Transported to Trauma Center After Crash in Waldorf, Police Investigating

Two Children Flown to Children’s Center, Two Adults Transported to Trauma Center After Crash in Waldorf, Police Investigating

On Friday, September 19, 2025, at approximately 4:55 p.m., EMS came across a serious motor vehicle collision in front of the Denny’s in the 2900 block of Crain Highway with multiple children suffering injuries. Police, firefighters and emergency medical services were quickly dispatched to the scene, with two helicopters requested to land at the...
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UPDATE: Large Funeral Procession This Morning for Lifelong Firefighter Dan Stevens

UPDATE: Large Funeral Procession This Morning for Lifelong Firefighter Dan Stevens

UPDATE 9/16/2025: A large funeral procession is expected today, Friday, September 19th, 2025, as firefighters from across Maryland pay their respects to Dan Steven’s, his family, and his life dedication to the fire service and his communities with over 63 years of service. A prayer of farewell and procession from the Waldorf Volunteer Fire...
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One Transported to Trauma Center After Head-on Collision in St. Inigoes

One Transported to Trauma Center After Head-on Collision in St. Inigoes

On Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at approximately 3:22 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Point Lookout Road and Heritage Lane in St. Inigoes, for the serious motor vehicle collision with one trapped. Crews from NAS Webster Field and Ridge VFD responded with first arriving units confirming a head-on...
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Waldorf Man Charged with Assault After Woman “Fell” Causing Life-Threatening Injuries

Waldorf Man Charged with Assault After Woman “Fell” Causing Life-Threatening Injuries

On Friday, September 12th, 2025, at approximately 6:28 p.m., patrol officers responded to the 3300 block of Patapsco Place in Waldorf for an unconscious female. When officers arrived, a male, who was inside the residence with the woman, told officers the woman had fallen. The woman, age 26, was transported to a hospital where...
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Worker Flown to Virginia Trauma Center After Long Fall from Lift in Leonardtown Weis

Worker Flown to Virginia Trauma Center After Long Fall from Lift in Leonardtown Weis

On Wednesday, September 17, 2025, emergency medical services responded to the Old McKay’s/New Weis location at 40845 Merchants Lane in Leonardtown, for the reported injuries from a long fall. 911 callers reported a male fell approximately 12 feet from a lift onto the concrete floor and had a head injury with serious bleeding. 911...
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54-Year-Old Lusby Man Killed After Motorcycle Crash in Brandywine, Police Investigating

54-Year-Old Lusby Man Killed After Motorcycle Crash in Brandywine, Police Investigating

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal collision involving a motorcycle that occurred Sunday afternoon. The deceased rider is 54-year-old Jeffrey Glacken of Lusby, Maryland. On September 14, 2025, at approximately 12:15 p.m., officers responded to the 9500 block of Cedarville Road for a collision involving...
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Indiana Man Charged After Sending Threats Through Social Media Connected to United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland

Indiana Man Charged After Sending Threats Through Social Media Connected to United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland

UPDATE 9/16/2025: Federal law enforcement arrested Jackson Fleming, 23, of Chesterton, Indiana, on suspicion of sending an online threat through a social media application connected to the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, on September 11, 2025. A magistrate judge approved a complaint charging Fleming with one count of transmitting a threat in...
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Charles County Commissioners Meeting Update – September 9th, 2025

Charles County Commissioners Meeting Update – September 9th, 2025

Friday, September 12, 2025 – On Tuesday, Sept. 9, Commissioners held their annual Preliminary State Legislative Proposals Public Hearing. The yearly process allows residents and government officials to propose legislation to state legislators to be added to the county’s state legislative package during the 2026 Maryland General Assembly Session. Commissioners heard 23 proposals during the...
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UPDATE: Suspect Arrested for Attempted Murder After 3 Hour Long Barricade Situation in Lexington Park

UPDATE: Suspect Arrested for Attempted Murder After 3 Hour Long Barricade Situation in Lexington Park

UPDATE 9/16/2025: Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded late Monday night to a report that a man had fired a weapon at a woman following an argument at a home in Lexington Park. The call came in at approximately 10:28 p.m. on September 15 from a residence in the 45000 block...
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La Plata VFD Regrets to Announce Passing of Life Member and Past President Luther A. Della, Jr

La Plata VFD Regrets to Announce Passing of Life Member and Past President Luther A. Della, Jr

It is with profound sadness that the La Plata Volunteer Fire Department announces the passing of Life Member and Past President Luther A. Della, Jr. President Della was both figuratively and literally a giant of a man—one whose presence, wisdom, and heart left a lasting mark on everyone who had the privilege of knowing...
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65-Year-Old Flown to Burn Center After Gasoline Explosion in Charlotte Hall

65-Year-Old Flown to Burn Center After Gasoline Explosion in Charlotte Hall

On Monday, September 15, 2025, at approximately 2:37 p.m., firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the MedStar Health Urgent Care located at 37767 Market Drive in Charlotte Hall, for the burn victim. The callers reported they had a 65-year-old male patient in the Urgent Care suffering burns to the face and upper body...
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37-Year-Old Man Killed in Leonardtown After Tree Falls on Him

37-Year-Old Man Killed in Leonardtown After Tree Falls on Him

On Monday, September 15, 2025, at approximately 2:37 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the 42000 block of Swans Court in Leonardtown, for the reported traumatic injuries with one possibly not breathing. 911 callers reported a 37-year-old male was possibly not breathing after a tree fell on him. Firefighters and emergency...
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Two Dead After Wrong-Way Driver Causes Head-on Collision, Police Investigating

Two Dead After Wrong-Way Driver Causes Head-on Collision, Police Investigating

Maryland State Police have identified two individuals involved in a double-fatal crash in Prince George’s County which occurred on Sunday, September 14th, 2025. The deceased are identified as Tameka Patterson, 46, of Suitland, Maryland and Nana Arthur, 40, of Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Patterson was a passenger in a Jeep Grand Cherokee and Arthur was...
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UPDATE: Four Teens Lead Police on High Speed Chase in Stolen Kia Before Crashing, Leaving 16-Year-Old in Critical Condition

UPDATE: Four Teens Lead Police on High Speed Chase in Stolen Kia Before Crashing, Leaving 16-Year-Old in Critical Condition

UPDATE 9/15/2025: On September 14, 2025, at approximately 5:59 p.m., deputies from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Bureau were alerted to a stolen vehicle entering Calvert County. The vehicle, a white Kia Optima, had been reported stolen out of Prince George’s County, MD, and was detected traveling on MD Rt. 260. Deputy MacWilliams located...
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13-Year-Old Flown to Children’s Center After Being Struck by Vehicle in Waldorf

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

On Thursday, September 11, 2025, at approximately 7:48 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of St Charles Parkway and Post Office Road in Waldorf, for the reported motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian. As fire and rescue personnel arrived on the scene, First Responders reported the striking vehicle was...
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UPDATE: Missing Person Shirley Located SAFE AND UNHARMED

UPDATE: Missing Person Shirley Located SAFE AND UNHARMED

UPDATE @ 16:58 – Located safe & unharmed. Thank you for sharing. All fire & rescue personnel being placed in service BOLO for missing person Shirley Scott (B-F-68 YOA). Last seen in Lexington Park wearing blue jean shorts, and white t/s with black lettering that says “I’m too sexy for my dreads”. Police, firefighters...
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Man Flown to Trauma Center After Falling from Tree Stand in Chaptico

Man Flown to Trauma Center After Falling from Tree Stand in Chaptico

On Sunday, September 14, 2025, at approximately 11:50 a.m., firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the 36000 block of Abells Cattle Trail in Chaptico, for the reported injuries after a long fall. 911 callers reported a 46-year-old male fell approximately 20 or more feet from a tree stand, with the patient conscious but...
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UPDATE: “Welcome Home” Celebration Marking The Reopening of the Battle Creek Nature Center on Sunday, Sept. 21st

UPDATE: “Welcome Home” Celebration Marking The Reopening of the Battle Creek Nature Center on Sunday, Sept. 21st

UPDATE 9/10/2025: The Calvert County Department of Parks & Recreation, Natural Resources Division, invites the community to a “Welcome Home” celebration marking the reopening of the Battle Creek Nature Center on Sunday, Sept. 21, from 1-4 p.m. at the Battle Creek Cypress Swamp Sanctuary. The center closed in November of 2022, after it was severely...
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A Silent Fire: Breaking the Stigma of Mental Health in the Fire Service – By Fire Chief Jason Turner

A Silent Fire: Breaking the Stigma of Mental Health in the Fire Service – By Fire Chief Jason Turner

A Silent Fire: Breaking the Stigma of Mental Health in the Fire Service – By Bay District Volunteer Fire Chief Jason Turner SMNEWSNET Editors Note – “In October of 2024, Jason Turner, at just 27 years old, made history as the youngest Fire Chief elected in the Department’s 80-year history. By then, Turner had...
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Man Flown to Trauma Center With Life-Threatening Injuries After Vehicle Strikes Tree in Indian Head

Man Flown to Trauma Center With Life-Threatening Injuries After Vehicle Strikes Tree in Indian Head

On Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at approximately 10:20 a.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Chicamuxen Road and Stump Neck Road in Indian Head, for the reported motor vehicle collision with one unconscious. 911 callers reported a single vehicle was off the roadway and into a tree with the...
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