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UPDATE: No Serious Injuries Reported After Multiple Victims Fall Through Ice in Leonardtown

UPDATE: No Serious Injuries Reported After Multiple Victims Fall Through Ice in Leonardtown

UPDATE 6:49 P.M.: All three patients in the care of EMS with warming blankets and awaiting further evaluation. Trooper 7 returned to their hangar for fuel. Updates will be provided when they become available. The residence and water in question is McIntosh Run, which is a waterway that feeds into Breton Bay and is part...
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UPDATE: Woman Sentenced to Just 3-Years After High Speed DUI Crash Kills Three Young Men

UPDATE: Woman Sentenced to Just 3-Years After High Speed DUI Crash Kills Three Young Men

UPDATE 2/5/2026: Prince George’s County State’s Attorney Tara Jackson has announced that 25-year-old Cori Clingman has been sentenced to 15 years in prison, suspending all but 3 years, after being convicted of three counts of negligent homicide under the influence of alcohol. In July 2024, Clingman and the victims, 24-year-old Khyree Jackson, 23-year-old Isaiah...
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3-Year-Old Flown to Children’s Center with Serious Injuries After Falling from 2nd Floor Window in Charles County

3-Year-Old Flown to Children’s Center with Serious Injuries After Falling from 2nd Floor Window in Charles County

On Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at approximately 7:05 p.m., emergency medical services responded to Cabinwood Court in Indian Head, for the reported injuries after a fall. 911 callers reported a 3-year-old female fell from the homes second floor window, with the child being conscious but not alert. Crews arrived on the scene to find...
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Prince Frederick Couple Charged With Over 50 Counts of Animal Cruelty After Investigation Finds Non-Compliance and Dogs Without Food, Water, Shelter, or Medical Care

Prince Frederick Couple Charged With Over 50 Counts of Animal Cruelty After Investigation Finds Non-Compliance and Dogs Without Food, Water, Shelter, or Medical Care

Animal Control officers seized four dogs from a Mason Road property in January 2026 after documenting ongoing animal welfare violations and determining that previously ordered corrections had not been made. On January 5, 2026, an Animal Control Officer responded to a call for service at a residence on Mason Road to check on the...
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VIDEO: Impaired Mechanicsville Woman Arrested After Causing Crash in California That Sends One to Hospital

VIDEO: Impaired Mechanicsville Woman Arrested After Causing Crash in California That Sends One to Hospital

On Saturday, January 31, 2026, at approximately 11:01 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Three Notch Road and Miramar Way Road in California, for the reported motor vehicle collision with injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to find two vehicles involved in a rear-end style collision, with the...
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Two Arrested After Leading Calvert Police on High Speed Chase in Stolen Vehicle

Two Arrested After Leading Calvert Police on High Speed Chase in Stolen Vehicle

A man and woman from Glen Burnie are facing multiple criminal charges following a January 26, 2026 incident involving a stolen vehicle, a police pursuit, and the alleged discovery of drugs and paraphernalia in Calvert County, according to court documents. Jeffrey Paul Voiers, 41, and Joclynn Madisynn Tamar Jay, 21, both of Glen Burnie,...
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No Injuries Reported After Early Morning Trailer Fire in Lexington Park, Fire Marshal investigating

No Injuries Reported After Early Morning Trailer Fire in Lexington Park, Fire Marshal investigating

On Saturday, January 31, 2026, at 1:35 a.m., firefighters from Bay District, Leonardtown, NAS Patuxent River, Hollywood and Second District responded to 21000 block of Suburban Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported trailer on fire with unknown occupancy. Firefighters arrived on the scene to find a single wide trailer with fire showing throughout...
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Testing Reveals Sewage Spill Into Potomac River Much Worse Than Thought With Catastrophic Impacts Expected for D.C., Maryland and Virginia

Testing Reveals Sewage Spill Into Potomac River Much Worse Than Thought With Catastrophic Impacts Expected for D.C., Maryland and Virginia

Potomac Riverkeeper Network -Washington, DC – January 26 – Potomac Riverkeeper Network (PRKN) today released the results of its testing of contaminated water from the Lockhouse 10 sewage spill along the Potomac and the data show a far worse impact than originally contemplated, PRKN President Betsy Nicholas announced today. Nicholas said, “These measurements of...
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Helicopter Requested After Vehicle Strikes Pole in Mechanicsville; Leaving 65 Without Power

Helicopter Requested After Vehicle Strikes Pole in Mechanicsville; Leaving 65 Without Power

On Friday, January 30, 2026, at 12:40 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Golden Beach Road and Huntt Road in Mechanicsville, for a motor vehicle collision with unknown injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle off the roadway and into a utility pole with...
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Multiple Vehicles Damaged After Ice Flies Off Uncleaned Car; One Officer Injured After Ice Strikes Police Cruisers Windshield

Multiple Vehicles Damaged After Ice Flies Off Uncleaned Car; One Officer Injured After Ice Strikes Police Cruisers Windshield

The Anne Arundel County Sheriff’s Office released the following information on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, This morning, one of our deputies was traveling on Interstate 97 when a large sheet of ice slid off another vehicle and struck his windshield, causing it to shatter. Despite the impact, the deputy was able to maintain control...
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Indian Head House Destroyed, One Firefighter Injured and Homeowner Burned; Ice Hampers First Responders Response

Indian Head House Destroyed, One Firefighter Injured and Homeowner Burned; Ice Hampers First Responders Response

On Thursday, January 29, 2026, at approximately 4:00 a.m., firefighters from the Tenth District Volunteer Fire Department and surrounding departments responded to 5450 Powerline Place in Indian Head, for the reported house on fire. 911 callers reported the house was on fire with all occupants attempting to evacuate. Within 5 minutes of the initial...
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Calvert County Attorney Arrested After Allegedly Pointing Gun in Road Rage Incident Caught on Video

Calvert County Attorney Arrested After Allegedly Pointing Gun in Road Rage Incident Caught on Video

Liza Sue Castles, 59, a local attorney from Huntingtown, has been charged with first-degree assault and reckless endangerment following an alleged road rage incident in which she reportedly pointed a handgun at another driver, according to court documents filed in Calvert County District Court. The charges stem from a January 21, 2026, encounter on...
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UPDATE: 43-Year-Old Waldorf Man Killed After Hit and Run; Police Seeking 1997-2005 Dark Blue Buick Regal

UPDATE: 43-Year-Old Waldorf Man Killed After Hit and Run; Police Seeking 1997-2005 Dark Blue Buick Regal

UPDATE 1/27/2026: On Monday, January 26, 2027, at 6:28 p.m., officers responded to the area of Gallery Place for the report of a body in the roadway. When officers arrived, they located an adult male who appeared to have been struck by a vehicle; the driver did not stay on the scene. A preliminary...
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UPDATE: 9-Year-Old Flown to Children’s Center with Serious Injuries After Sledding Accident in Mechanicsville

UPDATE: 9-Year-Old Flown to Children’s Center with Serious Injuries After Sledding Accident in Mechanicsville

On Monday, January 26, 2026, at approximately 3:50 p.m., firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the 27000 block of Budds Creek Road in Mechanicsville, for the reported traumatic injuries with one unconscious. 911 callers reported an 9-year-old female was unconscious and bleeding from the nose after a sledding accident. Due to the nature...
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UPDATE: Woman Flown to Trauma Center After SUV Rear-Ends Snow Plow in Hollywood

UPDATE: Woman Flown to Trauma Center After SUV Rear-Ends Snow Plow in Hollywood

On Monday, January 26, 2026, at approximately 12:01 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Southbound Three Notch Road at Airport View Drive in Hollywood, for the serious motor vehicle collision with entrapment involving a snow plow. Multiple 911 callers reported a vehicle struck a tractor snow plow head-on,...
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One Firefighter Injured After Firetruck Hits Ice, Loses Control and Strikes Pole in St. Mary’s County

One Firefighter Injured After Firetruck Hits Ice, Loses Control and Strikes Pole in St. Mary’s County

On Sunday, January 25, 2026, at approximately 6:18 p.m., firefighters from Hollywood and Bay District Volunteer Fire Departments were dispatched to a residential fire alarm in Wildewood. At 6:22 p.m., While responding to the scene with lights and sirens activated, Rescue Engine 92 hit ice causing the engine to lose control and strike a...
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UPDATE: State Fire Marshal Investigating House Fire in Waldorf, No Injuries Reported

UPDATE: State Fire Marshal Investigating House Fire in Waldorf, No Injuries Reported

UPDATE 1/25/2026: Firefighters from Charles and Prince George’s County are responding back to the residence at 7:45 a.m., due to multiple 911 callers reporting the house is on fire again. Crews arrived on the scene and confirmed fire through the roof of the residence again and began making entry to extinguish the fire. Firefighter...
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Southern Maryland Braces for Major Winter Storm: What You Need to Do Now

Southern Maryland Braces for Major Winter Storm: What You Need to Do Now

Southern Maryland is on track for a significant winter storm starting late Saturday and lasting into Monday — with heavy snow, sleet, freezing rain and Arctic cold that could keep temperatures below freezing for days after the storm passes. Officials have issued a Winter Storm Warning for our region, and neighboring jurisdictions including D.C....
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UPDATE: Suspended Prince George’s County Officer Found Guilty of Sexual Abuse of a Minor

UPDATE: Suspended Prince George’s County Officer Found Guilty of Sexual Abuse of a Minor

UPDATE 1/22/2026: Tony Covington, State’s Attorney for Charles County, announced that on Friday, January 16, 2026, a Charles County jury, after a 5-day trial, convicted Tristan Thigpen, 40, of Sexual Abuse a Minor. On February 3, 2021, a detective with the Charles County Sheriff’s Office received a Child Protect Services Intake report from Prince...
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UPDATE: GoFundMe Started for Father and Son After Losing Everything to House Fire in Mechanicsville

UPDATE: GoFundMe Started for Father and Son After Losing Everything to House Fire in Mechanicsville

UPDATE 1/22/2026: GoFundMe can be found by clicking here. Fortunately, the homeowners escaped without injury. “The father and son are seeking any donation, no matter the size, with everything going directly toward helping him and his son cover essentials and regain stability. If you’re unable to donate, sharing this fundraiser or keeping them in...
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Are You Prepared for the Cold and Snow? National Weather Service Warns As Major Snowstorm Incoming

Are You Prepared for the Cold and Snow? National Weather Service Warns As Major Snowstorm Incoming

Winter Storm Watch in Effect – WHAT…Heavy snow mixed with sleet and freezing rain possible. There is a high likelihood of at least 5 inches of snow, with over 10 inches possible. Ice accumulation is also possible. WHERE…DC, and portions of central, northeast, northern, Southern Maryland, and Central and Northern Virginia. WHEN…From Saturday evening...
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Early Morning Green House Fire in Mechanicsville Under Investigation, No Injuries Reported

Early Morning Green House Fire in Mechanicsville Under Investigation, No Injuries Reported

On Friday, January 16, 2026, at approximately 3:30 a.m., firefighters from Mechanicsville, Leonardtown, Hollywood, Bay District, and Second District were dispatched to the 41100 block of Bishop Road in Mechanicsville, for the reported structure on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find a greenhouse complex fully engulfed and quickly spreading to two nearby...
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Three Transported to Trauma Center, Two Others Transported After Serious Crash With Entrapment and Ejection in Waldorf

Three Transported to Trauma Center, Two Others Transported After Serious Crash With Entrapment and Ejection in Waldorf

On Saturday, January 17, 2026, at approximately 6:42 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the 7000 block of Bensville Road in White Plains, for the reported motor vehicle collision with injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to find a three vehicle collision with multiple trapped and one ejected. The incident was...
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Early Morning Crash in California Sends One to Trauma Center

Early Morning Crash in California Sends One to Trauma Center

On Wednesday, January 14, 2026, approximately 6:50 a.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the intersection of Chancellors Run Road and FDR Boulevard in California, for a motor vehicle accident involving an unresponsive subject. Crews quickly arrived on scene to find a two-vehicle, rear-end style collision with no entrapment, and confirmed one...
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UPDATE: Four Arrested in Connection to Murder of Missing 14-Year-Old Who Was Found Dead in Prince George’s County

UPDATE: Four Arrested in Connection to Murder of Missing 14-Year-Old Who Was Found Dead in Prince George’s County

UPDATE 1/19/2026: The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit charged four suspects in connection with the murder of a teenager at a park in College Park. The suspects are 18-year-old Jose Merlos-Majano, 21-year-old Alan Josai Garcia-Padilla and 19-year-old William Cuellar Gutierrez. These three suspects are from Washington, DC. A fourth suspect, a 17-year-old from...
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