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Nine-Month-Old Infant Dead In Anne Arundel County Crash

Nine-Month-Old Infant Dead In Anne Arundel County Crash

Maryland State Police are continuing an investigation into a traffic crash early this morning in Anne Arundel County that killed an infant. The deceased victim is a nine-month-old infant, believed to be the child of the driver of a 2002 Ford Explorer, identified as Talaya C. Martin, 29, of Elkridge, Md. The driver was...
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Police Investigating Death at Super 8 Hotel in California

Police Investigating Death at Super 8 Hotel in California

On Sunday, April 4, 2021, at approximately 8:10 p.m., police and emergency medical personnel responded to the Super 8 Hotel located at 22801 Three Notch Road in California, for the report of a deceased male. Emergency medical services arrived on the scene to confirm a 41-year-old male deceased in a hotel room. The St....
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Two Adults and Two Children Injured After ATV Accident in Clements

Two Adults and Two Children Injured After ATV Accident in Clements

On Sunday, April 4, 2021, at approximately 3:00 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the 24700 block of Long Road in Clements, for the reported ATV accident. Crews arrived on the scene to find two adults and two children injured and requested a helicopter for two of the victims. Two patients were...
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VIDEO: Two Men Arrested, One for Impaired Driving, and Another for Property Destruction After Traffic Stop in California

VIDEO: Two Men Arrested, One for Impaired Driving, and Another for Property Destruction After Traffic Stop in California

On Saturday, April 3, 2021, at approximately 8:00 p.m., police responded to the ABC Liquors and Lounge located at 22741 Three Notch Road in California, for three disorderly trespassers. Police responded to the establishment and were advised by employees that three men were denied entry into to the bar because they were visually intoxicated....
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Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision in Prince George’s County

Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision in Prince George’s County

Maryland State Police are continuing the investigation into a traffic crash this morning in Prince George’s County that killed one person and injured another. The deceased victim is identified as Diamond T. Hayes, 23, of Mitchellville, Md.  She was the driver and sole occupant of a 2020 Nissan Versa.  Hayes was transported from the...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Searching for 16-Year-Old Female Last Seen in Hollywood

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Searching for 16-Year-Old Female Last Seen in Hollywood

Missing person Aislynn Birmingham, white female, 16 years old. Last seen in Hollywood in the area of Mervell Dean Road
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Prince Frederick Ambulance Involved in Single Vehicle Collision in Prince Frederick, Two Patients Flown to Area Trauma Centers

Prince Frederick Ambulance Involved in Single Vehicle Collision in Prince Frederick, Two Patients Flown to Area Trauma Centers

On Saturday, April 3, 2021, at approximately 3:10 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Clay Hammond Road and Lottie Fowler Road in Prince Frederick, for the reported motor vehicle collision involving an ambulance. Crews arrived on the scene to find the Prince Frederick Ambulance off the roadway and into...
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State Fire Marshal Investigating House Fire in Valley Lee, No Injuries Reported

State Fire Marshal Investigating House Fire in Valley Lee, No Injuries Reported

On Saturday, April 3, 2021, at approximately 7:52 a.m., firefighters from Valley Lee, Leonardtown, NAS Patuxent River, Bay District, and Hollywood responded to 18774 McKays Beach Road in Valley Lee, for the reported house on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find a two-story residence with fire showing from the roof. Firefighters immediately...
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Authorities Seize 44 Pounds of Cocaine on a Freighter Anchored Near Annapolis

Authorities Seize 44 Pounds of Cocaine on a Freighter Anchored Near Annapolis

A multi-agency team discovered more than 44 pounds of cocaine on Wednesday during a freighter inspection in the Chesapeake Bay near Annapolis, Maryland. Officers and agents from the DEA, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Homeland Security Investigations, U.S. Coast Guard, and Maryland Department of Natural Resources Police conducted an early morning examination aboard the...
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UPDATE: One Year After Devastating Fire, Captain Pat’s Seafood New Restaurant is Now Open

UPDATE: One Year After Devastating Fire, Captain Pat’s Seafood New Restaurant is Now Open

UPDATE 4/3/2021: The new Captain Pat’s Seafood restaurant is located at the Dennis Point Marina & Campground, at 46555 Dennis Point Way in Drayden. The new location has a beautiful waterfront view, outdoors seating, picnic area seating, along with boat ramp access, and two bars. The new eatery has a liquor board meeting next...
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One Flown to Area Trauma Center After Serious Single Vehicle Collision in Chaptico, Maryland State Police Investigating

One Flown to Area Trauma Center After Serious Single Vehicle Collision in Chaptico, Maryland State Police Investigating

UPDATE: On Friday, April 2, 2021, at approximately 11:00 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Budds Creek Road and Deep Falls Road in Chaptico, for the motor vehicle collision reported serious with one vehicle “cut in half”. Crews arrived on the scene to find a newer model Toyota sedan...
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Police Investigating Second Death at Lexington Park Motel in Just 8 Days

Police Investigating Second Death at Lexington Park Motel in Just 8 Days

On Thursday, April 1, 2021, at approximately 4:40 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the Motel 6 located at 21847 Three Notch Road in Lexington Park, for the reported subject not breathing. The caller stated it was an unknown gendered unknown aged victim not breathing. Crews arrived on the scene within minutes...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Announces Passing of Former Sheriff – Joseph Lee Somerville, 81

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Announces Passing of Former Sheriff – Joseph Lee Somerville, 81

It is with profound loss, humility and sadness that the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office announces the passing of former Sheriff Joseph Lee Somerville. Sheriff Somerville died on April 1, 2021 at the age of 81. Sheriff Somerville’s terms in office from 1977 to 1982 were historic. A native of Loveville, Somerville was St....
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Upper Marlboro Man Arrested on Drug and Gun Charges at Motel in St. Mary’s County

Upper Marlboro Man Arrested on Drug and Gun Charges at Motel in St. Mary’s County

On March 28, 2021 at approximately 12:00 p.m. troopers from the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack responded for a Disturbance and Trespassing complaint at the Super 8 Motel located on Three Notch Road, California. Upon arrival, contact was made with the manager who directed the troopers to a female in the lobby that was...
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Maryland U.S. Attorney’s Office and FBI Baltimore Field Office Condemn Acts of Violence and Discrimination Against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, Urge Reporting of Hate Crimes

Maryland U.S. Attorney’s Office and FBI Baltimore Field Office Condemn Acts of Violence and Discrimination Against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, Urge Reporting of Hate Crimes

Acting United States Attorney Jonathan F. Lenzner and Special Agent in Charge Jennifer C. Boone of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Baltimore Field Office today condemned bigotry and hatred against the Asian American and Pacific Islander community, and encouraged members of the public to report to law enforcement incidents of violence, threats and harassment....
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State Fire Marshal Investigating Large Workshop Fire in Mechanicsville

State Fire Marshal Investigating Large Workshop Fire in Mechanicsville

On Thursday, April 1, 2021, at approximately 12:50 a.m., firefighters from St. Mary’s and Charles County responded to 10185 Brookline Road in Mechanicsville, for the reported explosion with fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find fire showing from a one-story workshop that was approximately 100 x 100. Firefighters controlled the fire in under...
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Three Prince George’s County Citizens Dead, and Seven Injured After Single Vehicle Rollover Collision in Florida

Three Prince George’s County Citizens Dead, and Seven Injured After Single Vehicle Rollover Collision in Florida

On Sunday, March 28, 2021, at approximately 5:30 a.m., the Florida Highway Patrol along with fire and rescue personnel responded to I-95 Northbound near mile marker 277, for a motor vehicle collision. Florida Highway Patrol’s initial investigation determined the single vehicle, a 2000 Ford Ecoline Conversion Van was travelling Northbound on I-95, when for...
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Maryland State Police, Department Of Labor Warn Public Of Unemployment Insurance, Other Monetary Scams

Maryland State Police, Department Of Labor Warn Public Of Unemployment Insurance, Other Monetary Scams

The Maryland Department of State Police and the Maryland Department of Labor are warning the public of an increase in unemployment insurance related fraud cases and other scams being reported in the region. In recent months, investigators have been contacted regarding a wide variety of schemes targeting individuals, vulnerable populations, charities and local, state...
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Police in Calvert County Searching for Robbery Suspect

Police in Calvert County Searching for Robbery Suspect

On Tuesday, March 30, 2021 around 2:45 p.m., Detectives from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigative Bureau responded to report of a robbery along the Chesapeake Beach Railway Trail in Chesapeake Beach. Investigation revealed an adult female was walking alone on the Chesapeake Beach Railway trail near the Richfield Station entrance. A male...
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Detectives Arrest Four Suspects Involved in October Armed Robbery at Convenience Store, Multiple Illegal Firearms Recovered During Search Warrant

Detectives Arrest Four Suspects Involved in October Armed Robbery at Convenience Store, Multiple Illegal Firearms Recovered During Search Warrant

On October 12, 2020, two suspects armed with a gun robbed a clerk at a convenience store in the 11600 block of Billingsley Road. Detectives responded to the scene and began investigating leads. During their investigation, detectives obtained a search warrant for a residence in La Plata. On March 25, 2021, they served the...
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State Police Investigating Person Shot in St. Mary’s County

State Police Investigating Person Shot in St. Mary’s County

On Sunday, March 28th, 2021, in the early morning hours, Troopers from the Leonardtown Barrack responded to the area of Pegg Road, Lexington Park, for the report of shots fired. Investigation led to the recovery of evidence of a shooting. It was later reported a victim of a shooting had responded to a local...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Located Missing 31-Year-Old Man

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Located Missing 31-Year-Old Man

UPDATE: Piper has been located. Alert: Missing Person: Daniel Piper, 31 y/o white male. Last seen: New Market, St. Mary’s County, MD on 03/29/21. The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking help in locating a missing “at risk” person: Daniel Piper, 31y/o white male. Last seen: New Market, St. Mary’s County, MD on...
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VIDEO: State Fire Marshal Investigating Abandoned House Fire in Great Mills, No Injuries Reported

VIDEO: State Fire Marshal Investigating Abandoned House Fire in Great Mills, No Injuries Reported

On Monday, March 29, 2021, at approximately 10:38 a.m., firefighters from Valley Lee, Bay District, NAS Patuxent River, Leonardtown and Hollywood responded to 20637 Flat Iron Road in Great Mills, for the reported house on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find a two story residence fully engulfed in flames with multiples nearby...
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Maryland Receives Highest Honor in Emergency Management, Becoming One of Three Jurisdictions to Earn Honor in 2021

Maryland Receives Highest Honor in Emergency Management, Becoming One of Three Jurisdictions to Earn Honor in 2021

The State of Maryland joins Arkansas and Washoe County, NV. as the three jurisdictions to have earned the Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP) distinction in 2021. “We are thrilled and extremely proud of this accomplishment,” said Russ Strickland, Executive Director of the Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA). “This accreditation shows our commitment to our...
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Charles County Sheriff’s Office Congratulates K-9 Graduates

Charles County Sheriff’s Office Congratulates K-9 Graduates

The Charles County Sheriff’s Office congratulations to their most recent K-9 graduates! Cpl. Claude Clevenger #337 and K-9 Draco PFC Jonathan Fromme #543 and K-9 Ozzy PFC Tyler Willis #641 and K-9 Mazli PFC Dominick Paige #1115 and K-9 Thor (Forest Heights Police Department) All completed a Basic Patrol Handlers Course and Detector Handlers...
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