Law Enforcement

Motor Vehicle Accident Involving Pedestrian in Charlotte Hall Sends Victim to Area Trauma Center

Motor Vehicle Accident Involving Pedestrian in Charlotte Hall Sends Victim to Area Trauma Center

On Saturday, March 21, 2020, at approximately 6:40 a.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the area of Fred’s Liquors on Golden Beach Road in Charlotte Hall, for the reported motor vehicle accident involving a pedestrian. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single victim lying in the roadway in the area...
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CRITICAL MISSING PERSON Found Safe – Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Thanks Public in Locating Missing Woman

CRITICAL MISSING PERSON Found Safe – Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Thanks Public in Locating Missing Woman

Advisory: Missing person has been located. Thank you. 1:20 p.m. If you see this woman walking around please call the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office immediately at (410) 535-2800. Miss Olga has dementia and walked away from her home in the Chesapeake Beach, MD area wearing grey sweatpants, a gray sweatshirt, slippers, and is most...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Answers Questions Regarding Large Social Gatherings

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Answers Questions Regarding Large Social Gatherings

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office has received numerous inquiries about Maryland Governor Larry Hogan’s order regarding gatherings of more than 10 people. The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office has listed some frequently asked questions and responses in this unprecedented situation. The Sheriff’s Office requests your compliance with the governor’s order and your patience...
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Calvert Sheriff’s Office Makes Changes to Combat Covid-19

Calvert Sheriff’s Office Makes Changes to Combat Covid-19

Sheriff Mike Evans and the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office commitment to the health and safety of our community is a top priority. In response to the CDC’s recommendation and out of caution to prevent further spread of the COVID-19 Virus, the following steps will be taken by the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office until further...
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St. Mary’s County Government Attorney Receives 2020 Leadership in Law Award

St. Mary’s County Government Attorney Receives 2020 Leadership in Law Award

The Daily Record selected St. Mary’s County Government Attorney, David A. Weiskopf, to receive the 2020 Leadership in Law Award. Leadership in Law Awards recognize Maryland’s legal professionals – lawyers and judges – whose dedication to their occupation and to their communities is outstanding. The top winner of this year’s Leadership in Law Awards...
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VIDEO: Governor Hogan Announces Further Actions To Slow The Spread of COVID-19, Relaunches ‘Maryland Unites’ Initiative

VIDEO: Governor Hogan Announces Further Actions To Slow The Spread of COVID-19, Relaunches ‘Maryland Unites’ Initiative

Governor Larry Hogan today announced a series of new actions to slow the spread of COVID-19 in Maryland, including limiting gatherings to 10 people, ordering the closure of shopping malls, restricting access to the BWI Marshall Airport terminal, and urging the use of transit for essential travel only. “Despite all of our repeated warnings...
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Maryland State Police Aviation Command Marks 50 Years of Medevac Flights, with over 180,000 Successful Missions Since 1970

Maryland State Police Aviation Command Marks 50 Years of Medevac Flights, with over 180,000 Successful Missions Since 1970

Today marks the 50th anniversary of the first patient ever transported by the Maryland State Police Aviation Command. On March 19, 1970, MSP’s “Helicopter 108,” crewed by pilot Corporal Gary Moore and Trooper First Class Paul Benson, was summoned to the Baltimore Beltway (I-695) and Falls Road for a patient involved in a motor...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Currently Seeking Identity of Spring Ridge Middle School Burglary Suspect

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the person pictured in a burglary investigation. On Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at 1:25 am, the suspect unlawfully entered Spring Ridge Middle School in Lexington Park after trying to open several doors. Anyone with information about the identity of the suspect or this...
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Speed and Alcohol Appear to be Contributing Factors in Motor Vehicle Accident That Killed 30-Year-Old Mechanicsville Woman

Speed and Alcohol Appear to be Contributing Factors in Motor Vehicle Accident That Killed 30-Year-Old Mechanicsville Woman

On March 19, 2020 at approximately 1:30 a.m., St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office patrol deputies responded to a single motor vehicle collision with CPR in progress at the 39000 block of Golden Beach Road in Charlotte Hall. Due to the injuries sustained, the Sheriff’s Office Collision Reconstruction Unit responded to the scene. A preliminary...
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Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital Limited to St. Mary’s County Residents

Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital Limited to St. Mary’s County Residents

MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital and the St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) recognize the challenges in availability of COVID-19 testing affecting our nation and state. However, due to limited resources the drive-thru testing initiative launched by MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital and SMCHD can only be provided for St. Mary’s County residents. We urge out-of-county...
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One Man Killed and Four Police Officers Injured in Prince George’s County Crash

One Man Killed and Four Police Officers Injured in Prince George’s County Crash

While on the scene of a crash involving a suspected impaired driver, a driver involved in the first crash was killed and four police officers were injured when struck by a vehicle driven by a second possibly impaired driver. The deceased victim is identified as Marc Alexander, 60, of Upper Marlboro, Maryland. He was...
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St. Mary’s County Circuit Court Open on Restricted Operations from March 17, to April 3, 2020

St. Mary’s County Circuit Court Open on Restricted Operations from March 17, to April 3, 2020

Pursuant to Chief Judge Barbera’s Order of March 16, 2020, restricting the operations of the Maryland Judiciary due to the COVID-19 Emergency, the following information is provided. In accord with the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), and the further escalation of the emergency requiring more comprehensive measures to protect the health...
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AUDIO:16-Year-Old Waldorf Male Arrested After Stabbing Another Teen Over Pack of Cigarettes

AUDIO:16-Year-Old Waldorf Male Arrested After Stabbing Another Teen Over Pack of Cigarettes

UPDATE: On March 16, 2020, at 1:25 p.m., officers responded to the 3100 block of Heathcote Road in Waldorf for the report of a stabbing. When officers arrived, they located a 16-year-old male with stab wounds to his chest. He was flown to a hospital and admitted in stable condition. The suspect, Conall Robert...
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La Plata Man Charged with First Degree Arson After Setting House on Fire, Currently Held On No Bond

La Plata Man Charged with First Degree Arson After Setting House on Fire, Currently Held On No Bond

On March 15, 2020, at approximately 4:30 p.m., multiple Charles County fire departments responded to the 7700 block of Oliver Shop Road for a reported dwelling fire. Upon firefighter’s arrival, they discovered a fire within the home with the sole occupant outside the single-family dwelling. The occupant, later identified as Mark Anthony Holley (age...
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No Injuries Reported After St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Deputy Involved in Motor Vehicle Collision in Lexington Park

No Injuries Reported After St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Deputy Involved in Motor Vehicle Collision in Lexington Park

On Monday, March 16, 2020, at approximately 9:55 a.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the area of Three Notch Road and Great Mills Road in Lexington Park, for the reported motor vehicle accident involving a police vehicle. Crews arrived on the scene to find two vehicle in the Northbound turn lanes on...
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Calvert Health Medical Center Restricts Visitation, Cancels Classes and Programs

Calvert Health Medical Center Restricts Visitation, Cancels Classes and Programs

The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office has put a notice out advising following. Advisory: ClavertHealth Restrictions:MAIN ENTRANCE reserved for 1 healthy adult per patient. ED ENTRANCE reserved for the sick At CalvertHealth, our top priority is the health and well-being of our patients, employees and the community that we serve. As we continue to take...
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Officers from the Maryland State Police, St. Mary’s, Calvert, Charles, and Prince George’s County Police Complete Active Shooter Course in Calvert County

Officers from the Maryland State Police, St. Mary’s, Calvert, Charles, and Prince George’s County Police Complete Active Shooter Course in Calvert County

During the week of March 9, 2020, The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office hosted a 5 day Raider solo response active shooter instructor course. The class was made up of 20 police officers from across the region including Calvert, Charles, St. Mary’s, Prince George’s County Police Department, Prince George’s County Sheriff’s Office, Cheverly Police, Maryland...
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Prince George’s County Police Arrest Man After Attempted Murder of Convenience Store Employee, and Arson of 7-Eleven in Oxon Hill

Prince George’s County Police Arrest Man After Attempted Murder of Convenience Store Employee, and Arson of 7-Eleven in Oxon Hill

Prince George’s County Police arrested and charged a man for the attempted murder of a convenience store employee. The suspect is also charged with arson for setting the store on fire. He is 25-year-old Raymond Williams of the 2300 block of Ainger Place in Southeast, Washington DC. On March 14th, at approximately 3:55 am,...
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No Injuries Reported After Rollover Crash in Hollywood

No Injuries Reported After Rollover Crash in Hollywood

On Sunday, March 15, 2020, at approximately 3:00 p.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the area of Three Notch Road and Mervell Dean Road in Hollywood, for the motor vehicle accident reported serious with one vehicle overturned. Crews arrived on the scene to confirm a single vehicle off the roadway on its...
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One Arrested, No Injuries Reported After House Fire in La Plata

One Arrested, No Injuries Reported After House Fire in La Plata

On Sunday, March 15, 2020, at approximately 4:20 p.m., firefighters from Charles and St. Mary’s County responded to 7716 Olivers Shop Road in La Plata, for the reported house on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find smoke and fire showing. Firefighters extinguished the fire in under 30 minutes. The Office of the...
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Maryland State Police To Increase Patrols Approaching St. Patrick’s Day

Maryland State Police To Increase Patrols Approaching St. Patrick’s Day

With St. Patrick’s Day coming up Tuesday, March 17, Maryland State Police remind those who are planning to celebrate with alcohol to keep safety in mind and avoid impaired, distracted and aggressive driving. Holidays can see an increase in the number of impaired drivers across the state. Maryland State Police will conduct saturation patrols...
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Maryland State Police, Secretary of State, and Attorney General Warn Public of Possible Charity Scams Related to COVID-19

Maryland State Police, Secretary of State, and Attorney General Warn Public of Possible Charity Scams Related to COVID-19

The Federal Trade Commission has reported that scammers are taking advantage of fears surrounding the coronavirus, including through the sale of counterfeit products and the solicitation of money and personal information. When charities request donations in response to the coronavirus, Marylanders may feel duty-bound to donate in an effort to help their neighbors. Maryland’s...
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24-Year-Old Nanjemoy Man Killed in Motor Vehicle Accident, State Police Investigating

24-Year-Old Nanjemoy Man Killed in Motor Vehicle Accident, State Police Investigating

On Friday, March 13, 2020, at approximately 10:35 a.m., Troopers from the Maryland State Police La Plata Barrack responded for a report of a motor vehicle collision involving a single vehicle on Maryland Route 225 (Hawthorne Road) in the area of Arlough Place in La Plata. Due to the seriousness of the collision, a...
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Vehicle Fire in Indian Head Currently Under Investigation

Vehicle Fire in Indian Head Currently Under Investigation

On March 11, 2020, at approximately 12:15 p.m., firefighters from the Tenth District Volunteer Fire Department responded to 4790 Dayton Place in Indian Head, for the reported vehicle fire Crews arrived on the scene to find a 2006 BMW 750i sedan fully engulfed in flames. Five firefighters controlled the fire in under 5 minutes....
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No Injuries Reported After Vehicle Hits Building in Mechanicsville

No Injuries Reported After Vehicle Hits Building in Mechanicsville

On Thursday, March 12, 2020, at approximately 10:10 a.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to 28030 Old Village Road in Mechanicsville, for the reported motor vehicle accident involving an occupied structure. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle struck the side of the occupied Dr. Karen L. Bauer building. No...
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