Law Enforcement

Man Found Guilty of Second-Degree Murder of 18-Year-Old Stepson

Man Found Guilty of Second-Degree Murder of 18-Year-Old Stepson

Tony Covington, State’s Attorney for Charles County, announced that on Thursday, June 27, 2024, a Charles County jury, after a 4-day trial, and approximately 2.5 hours of deliberation, convicted George Christopher Floyd, 44, of the Second-Degree Murder and False Imprisonment of Triston Treshaun Irvin, as well as related charges. Commenting on the verdict of...
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UPDATE: North Beach Murder Caught on Video – Suspect Claims Self Defense

UPDATE: North Beach Murder Caught on Video – Suspect Claims Self Defense

UPDATE 6/27/2024 @ 12:00 pm: On Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at approximately 9:25 P.M., a 911 call was received reporting a shooting incident on Sea Gull Court, in North Beach. The caller informed authorities that a white male had been shot and was lying motionless on the ground. Multiple witnesses confirmed the incident, with...
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Single Motorcyclist Suffers Minor Injuries After Crash During Thunderstorm in Lexington Park

Single Motorcyclist Suffers Minor Injuries After Crash During Thunderstorm in Lexington Park

On Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at 9:40 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to Three Notch Road and North Shangri-La Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported motor vehicle collision involving a motorcycle. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single motorcyclist suffering minor injuries to the lower-body after a minor crash...
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Two Adults and Two Dogs Injured After Serious Motor Vehicle Collision in California

Two Adults and Two Dogs Injured After Serious Motor Vehicle Collision in California

On Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at approximately 7:00 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the intersection of Chancellors Run Road and FDR Boulevard in California, for the serious motor vehicle collision with entrapment. Crews arrived on the scene to find two vehicles involved in a head-on style collision with one adult female...
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24-Year-Old Bel Alton Man Killed in Motorcycle Collision, Police Investigating

24-Year-Old Bel Alton Man Killed in Motorcycle Collision, Police Investigating

On Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at 4:40 p.m., officers responded to a single-vehicle motorcycle crash on Chapel Point Road near the intersection of Purcell Road. A preliminary investigation revealed a 2007 Honda CBR600 motorcycle, operated by Nicolas Conrad Slough, 24, of Bel Alton, left the roadway and struck a tree. Slough was transported to...
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Four Juveniles Arrested and Released After Breaking Into Vehicles and Foot Chase

Four Juveniles Arrested and Released After Breaking Into Vehicles and Foot Chase

On Monday, June 24, 2024, at approximately 3:23 p.m., officers responded to the St. Charles Towne Center parking lot after receiving a report of four juveniles breaking into several cars. Officers arrived in the parking lot, and the suspects immediately fled on foot but were quickly apprehended. Further investigation found three vehicles had been...
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Police Seeking Information in Murder of 17-Year-Old

Police Seeking Information in Murder of 17-Year-Old

Homicide Unit detectives are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Monday evening in the unincorporated section of Bowie. The victim is 17-year-old Re’Sheed Reid of Bowie. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case. On June 24, 2024, at approximately 6:35 pm,...
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Another Report of Shots Fired in St. Mary’s County on Columbus Drive, No Injuries Reported

Another Report of Shots Fired in St. Mary’s County on Columbus Drive, No Injuries Reported

On Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at approximately 3:25 a.m., police responded to the 46000 block of Columbus Drive, for the reported large crowd with shots fired. Police arrived to find no one in the area and began checking for victims, evidence or property struck by gunfire. No known injuries have been reported. Police continue to...
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14-Year-Old in Critical Condition After Running Red Light on Dirt bike and Striking Vehicle

14-Year-Old in Critical Condition After Running Red Light on Dirt bike and Striking Vehicle

UPDATE 6/26/2024: On June 25th 2024, at 9:07 p.m., patrol officers responded to Charles Street and Washington Avenue for a motor vehicle collision involving a car and a dirt bike. Preliminary investigation reveals a Chevy Malibu was attempting to make a left turn onto Charles Street from Washington Avenue. The operator of the motorcycle,...
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Prince Frederick Man Tells Police How Dangerous He is After Arrest in Lusby

Prince Frederick Man Tells Police How Dangerous He is After Arrest in Lusby

On Friday, June 21st, 2024, at approximately 12:55 p.m., a deputy from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to Sneade’s Ace Home Center on HG Trueman Road in Lusby, for the report of a theft. Employees stated a white male in a black shirt and light blue jeans stole merchandise and left the store...
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Drowning in Piney Point Under Investigation, Victim Transported with CPR in Progress

Drowning in Piney Point Under Investigation, Victim Transported with CPR in Progress

On Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at approximately 3:30 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the 46000 block of River Run Lane in Piney Point, for the reported open water rescue with a drowning victim. 911 callers reported neighbor advised they almost drowned and a juvenile female was missing. Prior to the arrival of...
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Summer Waterway Users Should Be Alert for Marine Wildlife

Summer Waterway Users Should Be Alert for Marine Wildlife

Summer is here and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources would like to remind people that marine wildlife — dolphins, manatees, sea turtles, whales, and others – are making their seasonal return to the Chesapeake Bay and its tidal tributaries, as well as the Atlantic Ocean and coastal bays. Anyone who sees a marine...
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Lexington Park Man Arrested After Stealing Ambulance from St. Mary’s Hospital

Lexington Park Man Arrested After Stealing Ambulance from St. Mary’s Hospital

UPDATE 6/24/2024: On Saturday, June 22, 2024, at approximately 1:25 p.m., police responded to the MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital located at 25500 Point Lookout Road in Leonardtown, for the reported ambulance theft. 911 callers reported a patient had just stolen an All American Ambulance (AAA) and it was last seen travelling Northbound on Route...
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Police Arrest Man Who Removed His Ankle Monitoring Device Last Month

Police Arrest Man Who Removed His Ankle Monitoring Device Last Month

On Sunday, June 23, 2024, while on patrol in the 22000 block of Three Notch Road, St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Brandon Reynolds spotted and recognized James Perry Bond, 33, of no fixed address, as an individual who was sought on an open warrant for escape. Bond had been in the custody of...
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UPDATE – DETAILS RELEASED: Mechanicsville Man Charged with Attempted Murder of His Ex-Wife

UPDATE – DETAILS RELEASED: Mechanicsville Man Charged with Attempted Murder of His Ex-Wife

UPDATE 6/24/2024 @ 12:30 p.m.: According to court documents, on June 22, 2024, at 9:45 p.m., police responded to Nicholas Court in Great Mills, for the reports of shots fired. Numerous officers responded to the area and made contact with an adult female victim, who was bleeding from the head and indicated she had...
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Police in St. Mary’s County Recover Loaded Handgun from Juvenile in Walmart Parking Lot

Police in St. Mary’s County Recover Loaded Handgun from Juvenile in Walmart Parking Lot

On Friday, June 21, 2024, Detectives with the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Intelligence Unit served a Search and Seizure Warrant for a juvenile suspect. With the assistance of other detectives from the Criminal Investigations Division, the juvenile was stopped as the driver of a vehicle in the Walmart parking lot in California,...
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Public Safety Alert Remains in Effect for June 24th to 26th, 2024 Due to Heat and Weather

Public Safety Alert Remains in Effect for June 24th to 26th, 2024 Due to Heat and Weather

Due to forecasted high temperatures, animal owners or custodians are required to provide appropriate protection from the weather including providing adequate shelter, water, space and access to shade. Pay special attention to animals that are most prone to heat stroke: Brachycephalic Breeds: Dogs and cats with short noses, such as bulldogs, pugs, boxers, Persians and...
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UPDATE: Fire Marshal Investigating Early Morning Trailer Fire in Solomon’s, No Injuries Reported

UPDATE: Fire Marshal Investigating Early Morning Trailer Fire in Solomon’s, No Injuries Reported

UPDATE 6/25/2024: On Sunday, June 23, 2024, at approximately 5:55 a.m., firefighters responded to 25 Sammys Place in Solomons, for the house on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single story single wide 14′ X 70′ Manufactured Home fully engulfed in flames. The owner/occupants is identified as Shane Garner with the estimated...
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Three Injured After Motor Vehicle Collision Involving Overturned Ambulance

Three Injured After Motor Vehicle Collision Involving Overturned Ambulance

On Saturday, June 22, 2024, at approximately 1:30 p.m., Prince George’s County Paramedic Ambulance 806 was involved in a motor vehicle collision while responding to an emergency call. Crews arrived on the scene to find an ambulance on its roof with a second vehicle involved in the roadway at the intersection of Landover Road...
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UPDATE: Man Arrested in Connection to Shooting That Leaves One Dead, Child Injured at Football Event

UPDATE: Man Arrested in Connection to Shooting That Leaves One Dead, Child Injured at Football Event

UPDATE 6/23/2024: The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit has identified and charged a suspect in connection with a recent murder at a football event in Oxon Hill. The suspect is 29-year-old Dajuon Meniefield of Bowie. He is charged with fatally shooting 33-year-old Christopher Mozee of District Heights. On June 15, 2024, at...
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VIDEO: Barricade Situation in Lexington Park Ends with Community Disturbance

VIDEO: Barricade Situation in Lexington Park Ends with Community Disturbance

UPDATE 6/21/2024: Video added. Police did not release any information for the road closure until 7:25 p.m., advised citizens to stay indoors if you live in the area and stated the incident was contained to the area with no immediate threat to the public. Citizens were not allowed to get to their residences or...
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Man Flown to Trauma Center After Accidentally Shooting Himself in Leonardtown

Man Flown to Trauma Center After Accidentally Shooting Himself in Leonardtown

On Friday, June 21, 2024, at approximately 12:15 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the 22000 block of Bluebird Court in Leonardtown, for the reported gunshot wound. 911 caller reported a 41-year-old male had an accidental discharge and shot himself in the lower body with a handgun. Maryland State Police Helicopter Trooper...
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Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department’s Annual Carnival is Back!! July 11-14th & July 18-21st, 2024

Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department’s Annual Carnival is Back!! July 11-14th & July 18-21st, 2024

The Annual Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department’s Carnival is back!!! With dates set for Thursday July 11th to Sunday July 14th, and then Thursday, July 18 to Sunday, July 21st! Carnival is open from 7:00 p.m., until 10:00 p.m. Mark you calendars and bring your family out for some great food, fun games and exciting...
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UPDATE- DETAILS RELEASED: Parents Charged After Found High on Drugs Passed Out in Great Mills with Infant in Back Seat of Car

UPDATE- DETAILS RELEASED: Parents Charged After Found High on Drugs Passed Out in Great Mills with Infant in Back Seat of Car

UPDATE 6/20/2024: According to court documents, Tessa Marie Mathis, 28, of Leonardtown, told police that she and Jordan Taylor Poetzman, 29, of Leonardtown did not want to live anymore, and she admitted to taking Fentanyl with Poetzman, while their 7-month-old infant was in the back seat and not properly restrained. Located inside the front seat...
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Lifeguards Save Young Girls Life After Drowning at Community Pool, Firefighters Remind Citizens of Water Safety

Lifeguards Save Young Girls Life After Drowning at Community Pool, Firefighters Remind Citizens of Water Safety

On June 10, 2024, at approximately 7:30 p.m., we received a 911 call from the Whittier Community Pool in Severna Park, MD, advising that a juvenile female had been pulled out of the pool by on-duty lifeguards and was not breathing. The lifeguards immediately began providing medical care, including CPR, to the patient and...
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