Fire & Rescue

Calvert County Public Schools Students Shine at Regional SkillsUSA Competition

Calvert County Public Schools Students Shine at Regional SkillsUSA Competition

The Southern Maryland SkillsUSA Regional competition was hosted by the Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center on February 11, 2023, where Career and Technical Education (CTE) students from the Calvert Career and Technology Academy, Calvert County Public Schools competed against students from Charles and St. Mary’s counties. Calvert County Public School students...
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Loaded Dump Truck Overturns in Waldorf

Loaded Dump Truck Overturns in Waldorf

On Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at approximately 12:02 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to Billingsley Road and Leonardtown Road in Waldorf, for the reported motor vehicle accident involving a large vehicle. Crews arrived on the scene to find a large loaded dump truck on its side with the single occupant out of...
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UPDATE: Police Arrest 19-Year-Old Indian Head Man for Double Murder on Shelton Court

UPDATE: Police Arrest 19-Year-Old Indian Head Man for Double Murder on Shelton Court

UPDATE 2/15/2023: On February 14, 2023, detectives from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office assigned to the Agency’s Criminal Investigations Division arrested Jayden Kevin Craig, 19, of Indian Head, in connection with the triple shooting on Shelton Court which left two men dead and another man injured. Through investigation, Craig was identified as the suspect...
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Police Investigating 17-Year-Old Shot and Killed in Landover Hills

Police Investigating 17-Year-Old Shot and Killed in Landover Hills

The Homicide Unit is working to determine the circumstances of a fatal shooting early Saturday in Landover Hills. The victim is 17-year-old Daiwo Flomo of Riverdale. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case. On February 11, 2023, at approximately 12:40 am,...
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Three Chickens Killed After RV Explodes in Waldorf, Cause of Fire Under Investigation

Three Chickens Killed After RV Explodes in Waldorf, Cause of Fire Under Investigation

On Monday, February 13, 2023, at approximately 11:35 a.m., firefighters from Waldorf and surrounding companies were dispatched to the 12000 block of Wendy Lane in Waldorf, for the reported trailer explosion and structure fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find RV engulfed in flames with no extensions and no exposures in danger. Firefighters...
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Police Investigating Waldorf Man Killed in Temple Hills Motor Vehicle Collision

Police Investigating Waldorf Man Killed in Temple Hills Motor Vehicle Collision

The Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal crash that took place Saturday night in Temple Hills. The deceased driver is 27-year-old Stephan Wolley of Waldorf. On February 11, 2023, at approximately 10:15 p.m., officers responded to the area of Temple Hill Road and Lambert Drive for a collision involving two vehicles....
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Woman Flown Out with Life-Threatening Injuries After Stabbing in Lexington Park

Woman Flown Out with Life-Threatening Injuries After Stabbing in Lexington Park

On Monday, February 13, 2023, at approximately 7:42 a.m., police and emergency medical personnel responded to the 46000 block of Admiral Lane in Lexington Park, for the reported stabbing. The 911 caller reported a female victim was stabbed in the neck. First Responders arrived on the scene to find an unknown aged female suffering from...
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Charles County Department of Emergency Services Announce Lori Cherry as Chief of EMS and Special Operations Division

Charles County Department of Emergency Services Announce Lori Cherry as Chief of EMS and Special Operations Division

The Department of Emergency Services is pleased to announce Lori Cherry as the chief of Emergency Medical Services and Special Operations Division. The chief of Emergency Medical Services and Special Operations Division (EMS & SOD) works closely with the county’s jurisdictional medical director, local and regional emergency medical councils, and local volunteer fire and...
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Calvert County Firefighters Respond to Abandoned House Fire in Chesapeake Beach

Calvert County Firefighters Respond to Abandoned House Fire in Chesapeake Beach

On Saturday, February 11, 2023, at approximately 9:50 p.m., firefighters throughout Calvert responded to the 3800 block of Dalrymple Road in Chesapeake Beach, for the house on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find an abandoned three story residence with fire showing through the roof. Firefighters secured a primary and secondary water source...
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New Nurse Practitioners Join UM Charles Regional Medical Group – Primary Care

New Nurse Practitioners Join UM Charles Regional Medical Group – Primary Care

Nurse Practitioners Heather Oliver, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, and Adwoa Amponsah-Poku, DNP, CRNP, FNP-C, are the newest providers at the University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Group – Primary Care practice and are taking new appointments at the La Plata and Bryans Road locations. Primary Care offers patients various services, including health screenings, annual physicals,...
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Man Charged After Setting Parents Home in Waldorf on Fire

Man Charged After Setting Parents Home in Waldorf on Fire

Deputy State Fire Marshals arrested a man shortly after he set a fire inside his parents’ Waldorf home. Around 10:30 p.m., on Saturday, February 11, 2023, Deputy State Fire Marshals responded to the 9200 block of Misting Court in Waldorf, after the owner believed his son had set a fire. Charles County Sheriff’s Office...
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Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department Regrets to Announce Passing of Past Auxiliary Member Barbara Montgomery

Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department Regrets to Announce Passing of Past Auxiliary Member Barbara Montgomery

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Past Auxiliary member Barbara Ann Montgomery, mother to President John Montgomery and mother-in-law to Past Auxiliary President Karen Montgomery. Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Barbara Ann Montgomery, 86, of Mechanicsville, MD, peacefully passed away on...
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Maryland Man Sentenced to More Than 22 Years in Prison for Fatally Stabbing Acquaintance

Maryland Man Sentenced to More Than 22 Years in Prison for Fatally Stabbing Acquaintance

Herbert Smallwood, 42, of Suitland, Maryland, was sentenced today to 275 months in prison for stabbing an acquaintance last year in Southeast Washington, announced U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves and Robert J. Contee III, Chief of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). Smallwood pleaded guilty on April 4, 2022, in the Superior Court of the...
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UPDATE: One Flown to Trauma Center After Two Vehicle Collision in Lusby

UPDATE: One Flown to Trauma Center After Two Vehicle Collision in Lusby

On Friday, February 10, 2023, at approximately 11:40 p.m., police fire and rescue personnel responded to Route 4 and Pardoe Road in Lusby, for the motor vehicle collision reported serious with one vehicle on fire and one victim ejected. Police arrived on the scene to find two vehicles involved in a rear-end style collision...
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Impaired Mechanicsville Man Arrested After Driving Wrong Way on Three Notch Road and Striking Motorcylist

Impaired Mechanicsville Man Arrested After Driving Wrong Way on Three Notch Road and Striking Motorcylist

On Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at approximately 4:00 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to Three Notch Road and Pegg Road in Lexington Park, for the reported motor vehicle collision involving a motorcycle. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle and a motorcycle involved in a head-on collision. Emergency medical...
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Police Investigating Homicide in Laurel, Detectives Seeking Information

Police Investigating Homicide in Laurel, Detectives Seeking Information

Update – February 9, 2023: The victim in this case has been identified as 32-year-old Antwaun D. Conyers of New Carrollton, Maryland. Homicide detectives are still actively investigating the incident. Any additional information will be released when available. Suspect: Hispanic male, possibly in his 30’s. 5’7”, thin build, 160-170 lbs, last seen wearing all...
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Police Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision Involving Motorcycle and School Bus

Police Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision Involving Motorcycle and School Bus

The Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal crash that occurred Wednesday afternoon in Clinton. The deceased motorcycle rider is 25-year-old Donovan Smith of Upper Marlboro. On Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at approximately 4:30 p.m., officers responded to the intersection of Brandywine Road and Northgate Parkway for a collision involving a motorcycle...
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Police Investigating Motor Vehicle Collision in California, One Flown Out and Two Transported with Minor Injuries

Police Investigating Motor Vehicle Collision in California, One Flown Out and Two Transported with Minor Injuries

On Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at 2:35 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to Three Notch Road and Old Rolling Road in California, for the reported motor vehicle collision with injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to find two vehicles in the roadway. 7 firefighters from Bay District Volunteer Fire Department found three...
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UPDATE: Police Investigating 14-Year-Old Shot in Waldorf, Victim Flown with Serious, Non-Life-Threatening Injuries

UPDATE: Police Investigating 14-Year-Old Shot in Waldorf, Victim Flown with Serious, Non-Life-Threatening Injuries

UPDATE 2/9/2023: On February 8 at approximately 4:03 p.m., officers responded to the area of Albermarle Place in Waldorf for the report of a shooting. When officers arrived, they discovered a 14-year-old male with a gunshot wound to his leg. The officers provided first aid until paramedics arrived and the victim was transported to a...
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UPDATE: Shed Fire Fire in Mechanicsville Deemed Accidental Due to Electrical Event, No Injuries Reported

UPDATE: Shed Fire Fire in Mechanicsville Deemed Accidental Due to Electrical Event, No Injuries Reported

UPDATE 2/7/2023: On February 5, 2023, at 8:41 p.m., firefighters from St. Mary’s County and Charles County responded to 26600 Alexandra Way in Mechanicsville, for the reported structure on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find a large shed fully engulfed in flames. Owners identified as Andrew & Kristen Ferro with the estimated...
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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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