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State Police Issue Hundreds of Citations on Capital Beltway During Enforcement Initiative

State Police Issue Hundreds of Citations on Capital Beltway During Enforcement Initiative

During a focused traffic safety enforcement initiative on May 21, 2020, around the Capital Beltway, troopers issued almost 400 traffic citations and warnings for a variety of offenses, including speeds that reached 110 mph. Throughout the afternoon, troopers from the Forestville, College Park and Rockville barracks teamed up with troopers from the Commercial Vehicle...
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Police Release Name of 61-Year-Old Lexington Park Motorcyclist Killed in Motor Vehicle Collision in St. Mary’s County

Police Release Name of 61-Year-Old Lexington Park Motorcyclist Killed in Motor Vehicle Collision in St. Mary’s County

UPDATE – St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Press Release: On May 21, 2020, at approximately 5:25 a.m. deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 21130 block of Three Notch Road in Lexington Park, for the reported motor vehicle collision. Deputies arrived on scene and located a truck and motorcycle involved...
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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Information About Missing 63-Years-Old Man

Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Information About Missing 63-Years-Old Man

The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of Daniel Alan Willie. Daniel is 63-years-old, 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighing approx. 200 lbs with grayish/brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen on April 28, 2020, around 7:00 p.m., when he was released from George Washington Hospital in Washington, D.C. Family...
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AUDIO: Adult Male Transported to Trauma Center After Being Attacked by Dog in Mechanicsville

AUDIO: Adult Male Transported to Trauma Center After Being Attacked by Dog in Mechanicsville

On Wednesday, May 20, 2020, at approximately 12:05 p.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the 26600 block of Three Notch Road in Mechanicsville, for the injuries after an animal attack. Dispatchers advised police and animal control were en route to the scene for a male in his 40’s actively being attacked by...
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2-Alarm House Fire in St. Leonard Deemed Accidental Due to Electrical Failure, No Injuries Reported

2-Alarm House Fire in St. Leonard Deemed Accidental Due to Electrical Failure, No Injuries Reported

On Tuesday, May 19, 2020, at approximately 9:33 p.m., firefighters from Calvert and St. Mary’s County responded to 1601 D Street in St. Leonard, for the reported house on fire with occupants unaccounted for. Crews arrived on the scene to find a one story single family dwelling with fire showing. Firefighters reported faulty and...
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UPDATE: Landover Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison After Armed Robberies in Calvert, Montgomery, and Prince George’s Counties

UPDATE: Landover Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison After Armed Robberies in Calvert, Montgomery, and Prince George’s Counties

UPDATE: 5/19/2020: U.S. District Judge Paul W. Grimm today sentenced Dante Tyler-El, age 54, of Landover, Maryland, to 150 months in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release for carjacking and for using, carrying and brandishing a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence. Tyler-El entered his guilty plea...
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VIDEO: No Injuries Reported After Rollover Collision Caused by Reckless Driver in Mechanicsville, Police Still Investigating

VIDEO: No Injuries Reported After Rollover Collision Caused by Reckless Driver in Mechanicsville, Police Still Investigating

On Saturday, May 16, 2020, at approximately 11:40 a.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the area of Budds Creek Road and Mechanicsville Road in Mechanicsville, for the motor vehicle accident reported serious with one vehicle overturned and one subject trapped. Dispatchers then advised they have received multiple 911 calls reporting a grey...
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Mechanicsville Woman Dies in House Fire in St. Mary’s County, State Fire Marshal and St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Investigating

Mechanicsville Woman Dies in House Fire in St. Mary’s County, State Fire Marshal and St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Investigating

On Monday, May 18, 2020, at approximately 12:05 p.m., firefighters from Mechanicsville, Hollywood, Leonardtown, Hughesville, La Plata and Seventh District responded to 38571 Locke’s Forest Lane in Mechanicsville, for the reported house on fire with subjects trapped. Dispatch advised all responding units they have received multiple 911 calls reporting the house is on fire...
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Police Investigating Armed Carjacking in Waldorf, Suspect in Custody After Vehicle and Foot Pursuit

Police Investigating Armed Carjacking in Waldorf, Suspect in Custody After Vehicle and Foot Pursuit

On Monday, May 18, 2020, at approximately 10:07 a.m., police responded to an armed carjacking. Dispatchers reported the suspect was described as a black male, jeans, black shirt with red hair and freckles, operating a stolen white Mercedes Benz with Washington D.C. registration plates. Officers spotted the vehicle in the area of Crain Highway...
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19-Year-Old Male Transported to Trauma Center After Being Run Over by Horse and Buggy in Mechanicsville

19-Year-Old Male Transported to Trauma Center After Being Run Over by Horse and Buggy in Mechanicsville

On Monday, May 18, 2020, at approximately 2:45 a.m., police and rescue personnel responded to the area of 28625 Thompson Corner Road in Mechanicsville, for the pedestrian struck by a horse. Crews arrived on the scene to find the 19-year old male victim who stated he was attempting to hitch the horse and buggy...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Armed Robbery in Lexington Park

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Armed Robbery in Lexington Park

On Saturday, May 16, 2020, at approximately 12:30 a.m., police responded to the Wendy’s on Great Mills Road in Lexington Park, for the reported robbery. Police arrived on the scene to find that two suspects wearing masks armed with a weapon entered the business and stole an undisclosed amount of money, and then fled...
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Maryland State Police Investigating Single Vehicle Rollover in Clements, Single Occupant Flown to Trauma Center

Maryland State Police Investigating Single Vehicle Rollover in Clements, Single Occupant Flown to Trauma Center

On Friday, May 15, 2020, at approximately 11:25 p.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the area of Budds Creek Road and Pin Cushion Road in Clements, for the motor vehicle accident reported serious, with one vehicle overturned with one subject trapped. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle off...
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AUDIO: Charles County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Shooting in La Plata, 22-Year-Old Male Flown to Area Trauma Center

AUDIO: Charles County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Shooting in La Plata, 22-Year-Old Male Flown to Area Trauma Center

On Thursday, May 14, 2020, at approximately 5:30 p.m., police responded to Carol’s Place and St. Mary’s Avenue in La Plata, for the report of gunshots and subjects screaming. Dispatchers told responding units a 911 caller gave an updated location reporting a gunshot victim in front of the Holiday Inn Express La Plata on...
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Maryland Reports 35,903 Cases of COVID-19 and 1,748 Deaths, An Increase of 1,091 Cases and 54 Deaths

Maryland Reports 35,903 Cases of COVID-19 and 1,748 Deaths, An Increase of 1,091 Cases and 54 Deaths

As of Thursday, May 14, 2020, Maryland reports 35,903 cases of COVID-19 and 1,748 deaths. An increase of 1,091 cases and 54 deaths. The number of negative test results is currently 142,551, an increase of 3,789. Number of confirmed cases : 35,903 Number of negative test results : 142,551 Number of confirmed deaths : 1,748 Number of...
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Minor Injuries Reported After Race Car Overturns on Colton Point Road in Avenue

Minor Injuries Reported After Race Car Overturns on Colton Point Road in Avenue

On Thursday, May 14, 2020, at 8:40 a.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the area of Colton Point Road and River Springs Lane in Avenue, for the motor vehicle accident reported serious, with one vehicle overturned with one subject trapped. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle off the...
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is Investigating Woman’s Death at Homeless Camp in Lexington Park

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is Investigating Woman’s Death at Homeless Camp in Lexington Park

On Thursday, May 14, 2020, at approximately 8:20 a.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the area of South Coral Drive and East Rennell Avenue in Lexington Park, for the reported subject not breathing. Dispatchers advised the 911 caller reported a 35-year-old female not breathing at the homeless camp, with dispatchers attempting to...
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Gov. Hogan Announces Maryland to Lift Stay-at-Home Order on Friday

Gov. Hogan Announces Maryland to Lift Stay-at-Home Order on Friday

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced the stay-home order will be lifted at 5:00 p.m. Friday, May 15, 2020. “The fight against this deadly disease if far from over. But because of incredible courage you have shown and the extraordinary sacrifices you have made, Maryland, and our nation, can now at least begin to slowly...
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Maryland Reports 34,812 Cases of COVID-19 and 1,694 Deaths, An Increase of 751 Cases and 51 Deaths

Maryland Reports 34,812 Cases of COVID-19 and 1,694 Deaths, An Increase of 751 Cases and 51 Deaths

As of Wednesday, May 13, 2020, Maryland reports 34,812 cases of COVID-19 and 1,694 deaths. An increase of 751 cases and 51 deaths. The number of negative test results is currently 138,762 an increase of 3.320. COVID-19 Statistics in Maryland Number of confirmed cases : 34,812 Number of negative test results : 138,762 Number of confirmed...
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Motor Vehicle Collision in Ridge Sends Vehicle Airborne, Operator Transported to Area Trauma Center

Motor Vehicle Collision in Ridge Sends Vehicle Airborne, Operator Transported to Area Trauma Center

On Tuesday, May 12, 2020, at approximately 7:40 a.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to 16719 Three Notch Road and D Bryans Lane in Ridge, for the motor vehicle accident reported serious, with one vehicle overturned with the occupant unconscious and trapped. Crews arrived on the scene to confirm one vehicle off the...
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Reginald Black Named 2020 Career Research and Development Student of the Year

Reginald Black Named 2020 Career Research and Development Student of the Year

St. Charles High School graduating senior Reginald Black was named the 2020 Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) Career Research and Development (CRD) Student of the Year. Black was told the news last week when his CRD program teacher, Carmelia McNeill, surprised him at home. McNeill coordinated the visit in advance with Black’s family and...
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Maryland State Police Arrest Callaway Man On Firearms Violations In St. Mary’s County

Maryland State Police Arrest Callaway Man On Firearms Violations In St. Mary’s County

Maryland State Police arrested a St. Mary’s County man on open warrants for firearms-related charges and a violation of probation charge. Colin Jacob Eaton, 26, of Callaway, was arrested Monday, May 11, 2020, by troopers from the Maryland State Police Criminal Enforcement Division – Firearms Enforcement Unit. Eaton is charged with nine counts of...
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Maryland Reports 34,061 Cases of COVID-19 and 1,643 Deaths, An Increase of 688 Cases and 70 Deaths

Maryland Reports 34,061 Cases of COVID-19 and 1,643 Deaths, An Increase of 688 Cases and 70 Deaths

As of Tuesday, May 12, 2020, Maryland reports 34,061 cases of COVID-19 and 1,643 deaths. An increase of 688 cases and 70 deaths. The number of negative test results is currently 135,442 an increase of 4,035. COVID-19 Statistics in Maryland Number of confirmed cases : 34,061 Number of negative test results : 135,442 Number of confirmed...
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State Fire Marshal Investigating House Fire in Waldorf, No Injuries Reported

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

On Monday, May 11, 2020, at approximately 9:40 a.m., firefighters from Waldorf, Hollywood, Bay District, La Plata and surrounding departments responded to 2604 Pebblebrook Terrace Court in Waldorf, for the reported house on fire with subjects possibly trapped. Over 40 firefighters responded, with firefighters arriving within minutes of dispatch to find a two story...
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AUDIO: Child Transported to Area Trauma Center After Riding Lawn Mower Overturns Onto Him

AUDIO: Child Transported to Area Trauma Center After Riding Lawn Mower Overturns Onto Him

On Monday, May 11, 2020, at approximately 1:20 p.m., fire and rescue personnel responded to the 5800 block of Ketch Road and 200 Cedar Beach Drive in Prince Frederick, for the reported tractor on a subject. A medic unit was the first arriving unit and reported the child was pulled out from underneath the...
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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Searching for Missing Juvenile – Manuel E. Salamanca, 17

Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Searching for Missing Juvenile – Manuel E. Salamanca, 17

The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of the missing juvenile pictured below, Manuel E. Salamanca. Manuel is 17-years-old, approx. 5 feet 5 inches tall, weighing 100-110 lbs, with a distinguishable scar above his left eyebrow. He was last seen on May 9, 2020 wearing a black sweater with white writing, black...
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