The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Internal Affairs Division is investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal crash late Sunday night. The crash occurred at Michigan Avenue and Bunker Hill Road in Northeast, Washington, DC. The driver, an adult male, who was killed in the crash had just fled an attempted traffic stop in the...
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The Town of Leonardtown is ringing in the holiday season on Friday, November 26th from 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM with the traditional Christmas on the Square & Annual Tree Lighting. Event activities start at 4:30 PM and include live entertainment, rides, airbrush tattoos, balloon art, a living nativity, food and much more! Come...
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On Monday, November 22, 2021, at approximately 2:15 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to Hermanville Road and Three Notch Road in Lexington Park, for the reported motor vehicle collision with injuries involving a school bus. Crews arrived on the scene to find Bus 646 in the roadway with one vehicle off the...
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The holiday season begins in Leonardtown on Thanksgiving weekend. The festivities kick off with Christmas on the Square on Friday, November 26, 2021. Enjoy live holiday music, entertainment, horse and carriage rides, sleigh rides, train rides, a live nativity, a petting zoo, airbrush tattoos, balloon art, children’s crafts, hot drinks, food and fun activities!...
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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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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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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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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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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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“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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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: 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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