Law Enforcement

Text to 911 Service Now Available in Calvert County

Text to 911 Service Now Available in Calvert County

The Calvert County Department of Public Safety announces that the Calvert County 911 call center is now accepting text messages through text-to-911 service. Customers of the three major wireless carriers – AT&T, T-Mobile (including former Sprint customers) and Verizon – who are enrolled in a text messaging plan can send text messages to 911...
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Police Investigating Pedestrian Struck in Huntingtown, Victim Transported to Trauma Center with Life-Threatening Injuries

Police Investigating Pedestrian Struck in Huntingtown, Victim Transported to Trauma Center with Life-Threatening Injuries

UPDATE: On August 19, 2020 at approximately 10:25 p.m., members of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Bureau and Crash Reconstruction Team responded to the intersection of MD Rt. 4 and Old Town Road in Huntingtown, MD for the report of a pedestrian struck by a motor vehicle. Upon arrival, deputies located a female...
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State Fire Marshal Investigating Arson Fire at Callaway Car Wash

State Fire Marshal Investigating Arson Fire at Callaway Car Wash

On Tuesday, August 18, 2020, at approximately 12:50 a.m., four firefighters from Valley Lee Volunteer Fire Department responded to 20835 Callaway Village Way in Callaway, for the reported outside fire. The owner is identified as Mary Issac / Amelia’s Car Wash, with the estimated loss of structure and contents valued at $2,000 Investigations determined...
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Police Looking to Charge Great Mills Man who Continues to be Released Again and Again after Multiple Arrests

Police Looking to Charge Great Mills Man who Continues to be Released Again and Again after Multiple Arrests

On Tuesday, July 28, 2020, at approximately 7:40 p.m.,  Michael Tyree Mitchell, 37, of Great Mills, stole a bicycle valued at $600.00 from the sidewalk in front of Target located at First Colony Way, in California. The stolen bicycle was parked on the sidewalk at 7:30 p.m., and discovered stolen at 7:50 p.m.. Michael...
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EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Police Seeking Identity of Man who Urinated Inside California Liquor Store

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Police Seeking Identity of Man who Urinated Inside California Liquor Store

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the person pictured in a vandalism investigation. On Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020 at approximately 8:00 a.m., the suspect entered HV Liquors in San Souci Plaza in California. The suspect then went to the back of the store and urinated on over $200 worth...
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St. Mary’s County Launches Text-to-911 Messaging

St. Mary’s County Launches Text-to-911 Messaging

The St. Mary’s County Department of Emergency Services has launched the Text-to-911 emergency notification system. Available statewide, this service provides an additional way for residents to reach emergency services. Text-to-911 messaging may be used by those who are deaf, hard-of-hearing, or have a speech disability. Additionally, the service can be used by people who...
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Two Transported to Area Trauma Centers After Single Vehicle Rollover in Sunderland

Two Transported to Area Trauma Centers After Single Vehicle Rollover in Sunderland

On Wednesday, August 19, 2020, at approximately 3:07 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Fowler Road and Arbor Way in Sunderland, for a motor vehicle accident reported serious. Firefighters arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle off the roadway and on its side after striking a tree....
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Maryland State Police Virtual Open House Trooper Flight Paramedic Recruitment

Maryland State Police Virtual Open House Trooper Flight Paramedic Recruitment

The Maryland State Police Aviation Command Recruiting Staff will host a virtual open house for motivated and qualified paramedics seeking to join our team. On September 8th from 5 to 6:30 p.m., interested paramedics will have an opportunity to get a glimpse into the everyday life of a Trooper Flight Paramedic. Tuning in to...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Makes Arrest and Recover Handgun After Another Shooting in Lexington Park

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Makes Arrest and Recover Handgun After Another Shooting in Lexington Park

On Tuesday, August 18, 2020, at approximately 4:00 a.m., police responded to Pegg Road and Liberty Street in Lexington Park, for the reported shots fired. Police arrived on the scene and spotted a vehicle leaving the area and conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle. The single occupant, later identified as Zachary Anthony Faxon,...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office COPS Unit Joins The Mission in Cleaning up New Property in Lexington Park

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office COPS Unit Joins The Mission in Cleaning up New Property in Lexington Park

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Lexington Park COPs Unit joined members of The Mission on Saturday to facilitate a cleanup effort of their newly acquired property and future site on Sheriff Miedzinski Way in Lexington Park. The cleanup included members of the COPs Unit, current residents of the property and approximately 100 volunteers...
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Longtime Broadcaster Julie Wright Named Media Relations Division Director for Prince George’s County Police

Longtime Broadcaster Julie Wright Named Media Relations Division Director for Prince George’s County Police

Prince George’s County Interim Police Chief Hector Velez is pleased to announce the hiring of Julie Wright as the new director of the Media Relations Division. Ms. Wright is a popular Emmy Award winning traffic anchor and television host. Many will recognize her from her 20-plus year broadcasting career in Washington, DC. She is...
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Police Requesting Assistance Identifying Suspect Breaking into Vehicles at J&M Service Center in Lexington Park

Police Requesting Assistance Identifying Suspect Breaking into Vehicles at J&M Service Center in Lexington Park

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the person pictured in a motor vehicle burglary investigation. During the overnight hours of Saturday, Aug. 1, through Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020, the suspect broke into several vehicles at the J&M Service Center in Lexington Park. Anyone with information about the identity of...
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Detectives Charge Suspect with Second Degree Murder After Domestic-Related Stabbing in Town of Edmonston

Detectives Charge Suspect with Second Degree Murder After Domestic-Related Stabbing in Town of Edmonston

Prince George’s County Police Homicide Unit detectives charged a woman in connection with a domestic-related fatal stabbing in the town of Edmonston. The suspect is 23-year-old Donnitta Champion of Mill Run Drive in Derwood, MD. She is charged with fatally stabbing 22-year-old Dante Eyasu of Edmonston. The suspect and victim were in an on-going...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Reaccredited with CALEA

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Reaccredited with CALEA

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office was awarded with its fourth reaccreditation on July 30, 2020 by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA). The St. Mary’s Sheriff’s Office was first awarded national accreditation in 2007 and was reaccredited in 2010, 2013 and in 2016. “The citizens of St. Mary’s County...
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Three Injured After Serious Motor Vehicle Collision in Lexington Park

Three Injured After Serious Motor Vehicle Collision in Lexington Park

On Sunday, August 16, 2020, at approximately 2:20 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of the Toyota of Southern Maryland on Three Notch Road and National Circle in Lexington Park, for the motor vehicle accident reported serious, with one vehicle possibly overturned. Crews arrived on the scene to find three...
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One Injured After Single Vehicle Collision in California

On Sunday, August 16, 2020, at approximately 5:05 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to Three Notch Road and First Colony Boulevard in California, for the reported motor vehicle collision with injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle in the median. The operator of the vehicle told police he...
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Two Injured After Head-on Collision in California

Two Injured After Head-on Collision in California

On Saturday, August 15, 2020, at approximately 4:10 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Town Creek Drive and Ford Drive in California, for the motor vehicle accident reported serious with one trapped. Crews arrived on the scene to find two vehicles off the roadway involved in a head-on style...
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Washington, D.C. Drug Dealer Indicted on Federal Charges in Maryland After Discharging Firearm During Attempted Drug Deal

Washington, D.C. Drug Dealer Indicted on Federal Charges in Maryland After Discharging Firearm During Attempted Drug Deal

A federal grand jury in Maryland returned an indictment charging Julian Bernard-Alexander Blair, age 27, of Washington, D.C., with discharging a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime and with possession with intent to distribute marijuana. The indictment was returned on August 3, 2020, and unsealed at Blair’s initial appearance in U.S. District...
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EXCLUSIVE ARREST VIDEO: Man Arrested at Gunpoint After Stabbing in Lexington Park

On Friday, July 31, 2020, at approximately 4:45 p.m., deputies from the St.Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 21600 block of Great Mills Road in Lexington Park, for the reported disturbance. Investigation determined Gerald Issiah Wade, 19 of no fixed address, used a folding knife to stab the victim on the victim’s left...
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Maryland State Police Charge 38-Year-Old Leonardtown Man After Hit and Run in Mechanicville

Maryland State Police Charge 38-Year-Old Leonardtown Man After Hit and Run in Mechanicville

UPDATE: Thanks to the assistance from the public, the white truck involved in the hit and run property damage accident last weekend was located and the operator identified. The operator of the Chevrolet S10 has been identified as Jonathan Larry Guy, 38, of Leonardtown, was charged and cited with the following. Negligent driving Reckless...
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One Flown to Area Trauma Center After Serious Single Vehicle Collision in Great Mills

One Flown to Area Trauma Center After Serious Single Vehicle Collision in Great Mills

On Thursday, August 13, 2020, at 7:25 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Flat Iron Road and Ryan Lane in Great Mills, for the motor vehicle accident reported serious, with one subject trapped and unresponsive. Crews arrived on the scene to find a Toyota Tundra off the roadway and...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Investigating 21-Year-old Female Shot in Lexington Park

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Investigating 21-Year-old Female Shot in Lexington Park

On Friday, August 14, 2020, at approximately 9:00 p.m., police and emergency medical services responded to the 22000 block of Oxford Court in Lexington Park, for the reported gunshot victim. Crews arrived on the scene to find a 21-year-old female with a single gunshot wound to her right shoulder. Medical personnel reported there was...
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St. Mary’s County Man Charged with Possession of Destructive Device After Explosion in Hollywood

St. Mary’s County Man Charged with Possession of Destructive Device After Explosion in Hollywood

Deputy State Fire Marshals from the Southern Region served a criminal summons for an incident involving an explosion and subsequent fire on June 4, 2020 in St. Mary’s County. On June 4, 2020 firefighters from the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department along with surrounding St. Mary’s County companies responded to 44918 Smith’s Nursery Road in...
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Anne Arundel County Police Arrest Murder Suspect After Armed Robbery Turns into Fatal Shooting

Anne Arundel County Police Arrest Murder Suspect After Armed Robbery Turns into Fatal Shooting

On Saturday, February 22, 2020 at approximately 4:39 p.m., the Anne Arundel County Police and Fire Departments responded to the 200 block of Poplar Avenue, Glen Burnie, Maryland for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival officers located two shooting victims. One victim, identified as Richard Clarence Ramsay III, a twenty-four year old male...
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Maryland State Police Seek Identity of Victim in Hit-And-Run Crash in Prince George’s County

Maryland State Police Seek Identity of Victim in Hit-And-Run Crash in Prince George’s County

Maryland State Police are asking for the public’s assistance to identify the victim in a hit-and-run crash that occurred earlier this week in Prince George’s County. The victim, a male, had no identification on him, and investigators from the Maryland State Police Crash Team are hoping someone can come forward to help identify the...
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