Fire & Rescue

Police Investigating 19-Year-Old Shot and Killed in Town of University Park

Police Investigating 19-Year-Old Shot and Killed in Town of University Park

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Wednesday afternoon in the Town of University Park. The victim is 19-year-old Luis Miguel Utrera of Hyattsville. On Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at approximately 2:35 p.m., officers from the University Park Police Department responded to the 4000 block of...
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State Fire Marshal Investigating Vehicle Fire in Waldorf, No Injuries Reported

State Fire Marshal Investigating Vehicle Fire in Waldorf, No Injuries Reported

On Sunday, November 14, 2021, at 4:54 a.m., five firefighters from the Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department responded to 4139 Falcon Place in Waldorf, for the reported vehicle on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find a 2019 Volkswagen Jetta. The owner is identified as Susie Coleman, with the estimated loss of structure/contents valued...
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Police Investigating 16-Year-Old Shot and Killed in Upper Marlboro, Reward Offered for Information Leading to Arrest

Police Investigating 16-Year-Old Shot and Killed in Upper Marlboro, Reward Offered for Information Leading to Arrest

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit is working to determine the circumstances of a fatal shooting on Saturday in Upper Marlboro. The victim is 16-year-old Quincy Barnes of Upper Marlboro. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case. On Saturday,...
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MDOT SHA to Conduct Overnight Inspections from Sunday, November 21 to Thursday, December 23, 2021

MDOT SHA to Conduct Overnight Inspections from Sunday, November 21 to Thursday, December 23, 2021

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) will begin overnight work Sunday, November 21, to perform a routine inspection of the MD 4 (Governor Thomas Johnson) Bridge over the Patuxent River on the border of Calvert and St. Mary’s counties. Work for the inspection will occur overnight only – between 9...
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Charles County States Attorney Office Launches “Drive Sober” Initiative

Charles County States Attorney Office Launches “Drive Sober” Initiative

The State’s Attorney’s Office for Charles County (SAO) is bringing awareness to the grave dangers of driving impaired, as well as helping the public take preventative measures for its “Drive Sober” initiative. The “Drive Sober” initiative will run during the holiday season – November 18, 2021 through January 1, 2022 – which is one...
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Lexington Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Regrets to Announce Passing of Chief Mike Cahall

Lexington Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Regrets to Announce Passing of Chief Mike Cahall

“It is with our deepest regret to announce the sudden passing of our beloved Chief, Mike Cahall. Additional details will follow as they become available. We ask that you respect the privacy of the family during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with Shawn and all who knew and loved Mike.” Updates...
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AUDIO: Police Say Alcohol a Factor in Motor Vehicle Crash in Indian Head That Killed 52-Year-Old Marbury Man

AUDIO: Police Say Alcohol a Factor in Motor Vehicle Crash in Indian Head That Killed 52-Year-Old Marbury Man

UPDATE: On Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at approximately 1753 hours, Troopers from Maryland State Police La Plata Barrack responded to Maryland Route 224 (Chicamuxen Road) in the area of Maryland Route 425 for a report of a serious motor vehicle collision. Due to the circumstances, the Maryland State Police CRASH Team responded to assume...
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Oxon Hill Man Arrested After Setting Fire to Waldorf Home – Turned on Gas Before Fleeing

Oxon Hill Man Arrested After Setting Fire to Waldorf Home – Turned on Gas Before Fleeing

Deputy State Fire Marshals arrested a man after fleeing from a home he had set on fire while also turning on a gas stove. On Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at approximately 5:00 a.m., Deputy State Fire Marshals from the Office of the State Fire Marshal Southern Regional Office responded to the 3700 block of...
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Charles County States Attorney Office Launches “Drive Sober” Initiative, Partners with Mothers Against Drunk Driver for “Tie one on for safety” Campaign

Charles County States Attorney Office Launches “Drive Sober” Initiative, Partners with Mothers Against Drunk Driver for “Tie one on for safety” Campaign

The Charles County States Attorney Office launches “Drive Sober” initiative, partners with Mothers Against Drunk Driver for “Tie one on for safety” campaign. The following people will be in attendance: Anthony B. (Tony) Covington, State’s Attorney for Charles County Robin Stimson, Manager of Victim Services, MADD Mid-Atlantic Region Tori Ruefly, victim/survivor of a drunk...
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No Injuries Reported After Early Morning House Fire in Waldorf

No Injuries Reported After Early Morning House Fire in Waldorf

On Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at approximately 1:31 a.m., firefighters from Waldorf and surrounding departments responded to the 1100 block of Bannister Circle in Waldorf, for the reported structure fire. 37 personnel responded and first arriving units found smoke showing from all sides of a 2-story single family residence. Firefighters found a fire was...
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Charles County Suffers the Loss of Former County Commissioner President Marland Deen

Charles County Suffers the Loss of Former County Commissioner President Marland Deen

Marland Deen, age 87, of Waldorf, Maryland, passed away on November 9, 2021. Marland was born on November 4, 1934 in Wright City, Oklahoma, son of the late Willie Lee Deen and the late Annie Marie (Scarborough) Deen. Marland graduated from Wright City High School. He then attended Southeastern Oklahoma State University in Durant...
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Sprinkler Systems Extinguish Fire on Third Floor Balcony in Lexington Park, No Injuries Reported

Sprinkler Systems Extinguish Fire on Third Floor Balcony in Lexington Park, No Injuries Reported

On Monday, November 15, 2021, at approximately 11:30 a.m., firefighters from Bay District, NAS Patuxent River, and Valley Lee were dispatched to 21070 Kala Lane in Lexington Park, for the reported structure fire. The St. Mary’s County Emergency Communications Center (ECC) advised they had received numerous 911 calls indicating it was a working fire...
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Police Investigating Teen Shot in Great Mills, Victim Flown to Area Trauma Center

Police Investigating Teen Shot in Great Mills, Victim Flown to Area Trauma Center

UPDATE: Anyone with information on this shooting is asked to contact Detective Carl Ball at (301) 475-4200 extension 78131 or by email at [email protected]. Citizens may remain anonymous and contact Crime Solvers at (301) 475-3333, or text a tip to “TIP239” plus their message to “CRIMES” (274637). Through the Crime Solvers Program tipsters are...
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AUDIO: 16-Year-Old Transported to Trauma Center After Stabbing at Patuxent High School in Calvert County

AUDIO: 16-Year-Old Transported to Trauma Center After Stabbing at Patuxent High School in Calvert County

On November 16, 2021 at 11:18 a.m., a School Resource Officer (SRO) assigned to Patuxent High School responded to report of a stabbing in the cafeteria area of the school. The SRO determined a physical altercation involving two juvenile males had ensued resulting in injury. Preliminary investigation revealed, a 15-year-old male suspect stabbed a...
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UPDATE: Police Charge Mechanicsville Man who Injured Maryland State Trooper in Hit and Run Motor Vehicle Collision

UPDATE: Police Charge Mechanicsville Man who Injured Maryland State Trooper in Hit and Run Motor Vehicle Collision

UPDATE 11/16/2021: On Saturday, November 13, 2021, at approximately 5:40 p.m., Trooper D. Black was driving his marked State Police vehicle in the area of Three Notch Road and South Sandgates Road, in Hollywood, when his vehicle was struck by another vehicle. The driver of the striking vehicle fled the scene but was later...
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Fire at Cooper D’s in Mechanicsville Deemed Accidental, Caused Over $100,000 in Damage

Fire at Cooper D’s in Mechanicsville Deemed Accidental, Caused Over $100,000 in Damage

UPDATE 11/15/2021: On November 12, 2021, at 10:45 p.m., firefighters from St. Mary’s and Charles County responded to 26511 Loveville Road in Mechanicsville, for the reported structure on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find fire showing from a 1-story commercial building. The owner is identified as Glenn Fenwick. The estimated loss of...
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No Injuries Reported After Firefighters Quickly Extinguished House Fire in Lexington Park

No Injuries Reported After Firefighters Quickly Extinguished House Fire in Lexington Park

On Monday, November 15, 2021, at approximately 3:35 p.m., firefighters from Bay District, NAS Patuxent River, and Valley Lee responded to the 21300 block of Windsor Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported bedroom on fire. Dispatchers advised to all responding units the 911 caller reported the bedroom was on fire and their was...
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Teen Transported to Hospital After Being Struck by Vehicle in Lexington Park

Teen Transported to Hospital After Being Struck by Vehicle in Lexington Park

On Monday, November 15, 2021, at approximately 4:30 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to Great Mills Road and Midway Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian. Police arrived on the scene and reported a 13-year-old had injuries to the lower body. The victim was conscious alert,...
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Police Investigating Hit and Run on Great Mills Road, No Injuries Reported

Police Investigating Hit and Run on Great Mills Road, No Injuries Reported

On Monday, November 15, 2021, at approximately 3:50 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to Great Mills Road and Saratoga Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported hit and run motor vehicle collision with injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle in the roadway. Multiple witnesses were able to...
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One Injured, Police Searching for Operator After Hit and Run Motor Vehicle Collision in California

One Injured, Police Searching for Operator After Hit and Run Motor Vehicle Collision in California

On Sunday, November 14, 2021, at approximately 7:20 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the parking lot of Popeyes located at 45350 Alton Lane in California, for the reported motor vehicle collision with injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to find two vehicles involved in a head-on style collision in the parking...
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UPDATE: Police Seeking Witnesses After Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision in La Plata

UPDATE: Police Seeking Witnesses After Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision in La Plata

UPDATE: Witnesses Sought: The La Plata Police Department’s Collision Reconstruction Unit is seeking witnesses of a fatal motor vehicle crash that occurred on November 10, 2021, at approximately 6:13 p.m., on Crain Highway at Glen Albin Road. The Charles County Sheriff’s Office and Maryland State Police are assisting the La Plata Police Department’s Collision...
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Prince George’s County Police Investigating Off-Duty Officer’s Accidental Discharge of Duty Weapon

Prince George’s County Police Investigating Off-Duty Officer’s Accidental Discharge of Duty Weapon

The Prince George’s County Police Department continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding an off-duty officer’s accidental discharge of her duty weapon on Wednesday. The officer was struck and injured. She remains hospitalized and is in stable condition. No one else was hurt. The preliminary investigation reveals that on November 10, 2021, at approximately 12:40...
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Charges Pending, Maryland State Police Make One Arrest After Fatal Hit and Run in Prince George’s County

Charges Pending, Maryland State Police Make One Arrest After Fatal Hit and Run in Prince George’s County

Maryland State Police are investigating an early morning hit and run fatal crash that claimed the life of a 26-year-old Prince George’s County man. The deceased is identified as John Alieu Ted Fofana, 26, of Landover Hills, Maryland. Fofana was pronounced deceased at the scene. Police believe Fofana was the sole occupant and operator...
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Police Investigating 14-Year-Old Shot in Beltsville

Police Investigating 14-Year-Old Shot in Beltsville

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Beltsville Division VI Investigative section is investigating a shooting that injured a 14-year-old boy last night in Beltsville. The victim remains hospitalized and is in stable condition. On October 11, 2021 at approximately 11:10 p.m., officers responded to the 4600 block of Marie Street in Beltsville for the...
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Suspect Who Shot and Injured Riverdale Park Police Officer and Shot at Greenbelt Police Officer Charged, Police Searching for Second Suspect

Suspect Who Shot and Injured Riverdale Park Police Officer and Shot at Greenbelt Police Officer Charged, Police Searching for Second Suspect

The Prince George’s County Police Department charged the suspect wanted for shooting and injuring a Riverdale Park Police Officer. The suspect is 20-year-old Josue Albarran-Dominguez of Riverdale. He is currently held on a no-bond status, and has been charged with the following. ASSAULT-FIRST DEGREE ASSAULT SEC DEG-LE/P&P/FIRE/EM ASSAULT-SEC DEGREE RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT LOADED HANDGUN ON...
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