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4,375 Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 and 471 Deaths in Maryland Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Facilities, Rehabilitation Centers and Jails

4,375 Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 and 471 Deaths in Maryland Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Facilities, Rehabilitation Centers and Jails

Nursing homes in Maryland account for just over half of the deaths caused by the coronavirus pandemic, according to new data released Tuesday evening by the Maryland Department of Health. There were 4,406 coronavirus cases in the state’s nursing homes Tuesday, and the facilities account for 471 of Maryland’s coronavirus deaths. That means more...
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AUDIO: Police Investigating Motor Vehicle Collision Involving Dump Truck in Mechanicsville, One Saved with Narcan and CPR

AUDIO: Police Investigating Motor Vehicle Collision Involving Dump Truck in Mechanicsville, One Saved with Narcan and CPR

On Tuesday, April 28, 2020, at approximately 2:25 p.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the area of Thompson Corner Road and Budds Creek Road in Mechanicsville, for the reported motor vehicle accident involving a dump-truck with one patient unconscious and not breathing. Dispatchers advised they received numerous 911 calls reporting one subject...
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Three D.C. Women Arrested in Dunkirk for Theft Scheme

Three D.C. Women Arrested in Dunkirk for Theft Scheme

On Thursday, April 23, 2020 at approximately 3:50 p.m., Deputies from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to report of suspicious activity in the area of 10600 block of Town Center Blvd, Dunkirk. It was learned that witnesses observed three females taking merchandise from the CVS store located at 10095 Ward Road, Dunkirk, and...
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Maryland Reports 20,113 Cases and 929 Deaths, an Increase of 636 Cases and 71 Deaths

Maryland Reports 20,113 Cases and 929 Deaths, an Increase of 636 Cases and 71 Deaths

As of Tuesday, April 28, 2020, Maryland reports 20,113 cases and 929 deaths. An increase of 636 cases and 71 deaths. Maryland now has 87,672 negative cases with an increase of 2,183. Number of confirmed cases: 20,113 Number of negative test results: 87,672 Number of confirmed deaths: 929 Number of probable deaths: 87 Currently hospitalized: 1528 Acute care: 977 Intensive...
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Kenneth M. Hobar Arrested for Violating Probation After Stalking Calvert County Sheriff Evans Last Year

Kenneth M. Hobar Arrested for Violating Probation After Stalking Calvert County Sheriff Evans Last Year

UPDATE: The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office would like to inform the public that Kenneth M. Hobar, of Lecanto, Florida, the individual known to our community for Facebook impersonations, fake Facebook/social media profiles, antagonizing posts to local businesses, churches, and community organizations, etc. was apprehended today (4/27/2020) and is currently incarcerated with no bond. 11/15/19:...
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Governor Hogan Directs Maryland Department of Health to Release Nursing Home Data on COVID-19 Cases

Governor Hogan Directs Maryland Department of Health to Release Nursing Home Data on COVID-19 Cases

Governor Larry Hogan today directed the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) to take the necessary steps to publish data related to COVID-19 cases and fatalities associated with nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and other facilities providing congregate living for residents. This week, the state’s coronavirus resource page, coronavirus.maryland.gov, will begin displaying available data for...
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UPDATE: Police Identify Suspect and Officer Involved in Fatal Shooting After Home Invasion in La Plata

UPDATE: Police Identify Suspect and Officer Involved in Fatal Shooting After Home Invasion in La Plata

UPDATE: The gunman has been identified by detectives as De Quang Tran, 59, of La Plata. The officer who fired and disabled the gunman is PFC Morrison, who is assigned to the Patrol Division. Detectives are still working to establish a motive. The investigation is ongoing. 4/26/2020: On April 26, 2020 at approximately 10:20...
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Maryland Sees Another Increase in COVID-19 Cases, Reports 19,487 Cases and 858 Deaths, an Increase of 906 Cases and 31 Deaths

Maryland Sees Another Increase in COVID-19 Cases, Reports 19,487 Cases and 858 Deaths, an Increase of 906 Cases and 31 Deaths

Maryland reports 19,487 COVID-19 Cases and 858 deaths, an increase of 906 cases, and 31 deaths overnight. An additional 7,405 test results came back negative, with 86 patient released from isolation. An additional 50 patients were hospitalized, bringing the total to 1,513. Number of confirmed cases: 19,487 Number of negative test results: 85,489 Number of confirmed...
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Charles County Paramedic That Went Viral Singing Garth Brooks at Firehouse, Releases Statement Reporting He Has Been Diagnosed with COVID-19

Charles County Paramedic That Went Viral Singing Garth Brooks at Firehouse, Releases Statement Reporting He Has Been Diagnosed with COVID-19

Charlie recently announced he has tested positive for COVID-19, and as of Monday, April 27, 2020, he is currently in day 8 of his quarantine, he released the following statement on Facebook earlier this week. “So, I debated on whether or not to post this on here but if it helps anyone than it’s...
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Maryland Reports 18,581 COVID-19 Cases and 827 Deaths, an Increase of 815 Cases and 30 Deaths

Maryland Reports 18,581 COVID-19 Cases and 827 Deaths, an Increase of 815 Cases and 30 Deaths

As of Sunday, April 26, 2020, at 10:30 a.m., Maryland reports 18,581 confirmed CODID-19 cases and 827 deaths, an increase of 815 cases and 30 deaths overnight. An additional 6,727 negative cases, 12 patients released from isolation, and 202 patients were hospitalized overnight, with a total of 1,463 total patients hospitalized. Number of confirmed...
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Owner of Sparkle Car Wash in Waldorf Criminally Charged with Violating Governor’s Executive Order Violation

Owner of Sparkle Car Wash in Waldorf Criminally Charged with Violating Governor’s Executive Order Violation

On April 24, 2020, at approximately 7:0 p.m., the Maryland State Police La Plata Barrack received a citizen complaint by phone stating that the Sparkle Car Wash located at 3380 Leonardtown Road, in Waldorf, was still open for business contrary to Governor Hogan’s Executive Order. Troopers have responded to the same business days prior...
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Maryland Sees Largest Overnight Increase of COVID-19 Cases. 17,766 Cases and 797 Deaths, an Increase of 1,150 Cases and 74 Deaths

Maryland Sees Largest Overnight Increase of COVID-19 Cases. 17,766 Cases and 797 Deaths, an Increase of 1,150 Cases and 74 Deaths

As of Saturday, April 25, 2020, at 10:30 a.m., Maryland reports 17,766 confirmed cases and 797 deaths, an increase of 1,150 cases and 74 deaths overnight. An additional 3,257 negative cases, 57 patients released from isolation, and 142 patients were hospitalized overnight, with a total of 1,408 total patients hospitalized. Number of confirmed cases: 17,766...
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Governor Hogan Introduces Safe, Gradual, and Effective ‘Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery’

Governor Hogan Introduces Safe, Gradual, and Effective  ‘Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery’

After weeks of consulting with leading scientists, business leaders, and public health experts, Governor Larry Hogan today introduced the ‘Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery,’ which provides a safe, effective, and gradual approach to reopening the state as it continues to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. “As we begin to reopen, it will continue to be...
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Maryland Reports 16,616 Confirmed Cases and 723 Deaths, an Increase of 879 Cases and 43 Deaths Overnight

Maryland Reports 16,616 Confirmed Cases and 723 Deaths, an Increase of 879 Cases and 43 Deaths Overnight

Today, the Maryland Dept of Health reports 16,616 confirmed cases of COVID19 in Maryland. This marks an increase of 879 cases since yesterday. Maryland has 723 deaths, 68,100 negative tests and 1,108 patients have been released from isolation. COVID-19 Statistics in Maryland Number of confirmed cases: 16,616 Number of negative test results: 68,100 Number of confirmed...
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VIDEO: Great Mills House Fire Deemed Accidental, One Firefighter Injured and One Cat Saved

VIDEO: Great Mills House Fire Deemed Accidental, One Firefighter Injured and One Cat Saved

UPDATE: On Thursday, April 23, 2020, at approximately 9:24 p.m., more than 40 firefighters responded to 22390 Douglas Court in Great Mills, for the reported house on fire with subjects possibly trapped. Crews arrived on the scene to find a 2-story single family residence with fire showing. Multiple neighbors who called 911 reported it...
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Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision in Brandywine, Victim Identified as 38-Year-Old Waldorf Man

Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision in Brandywine, Victim Identified as 38-Year-Old Waldorf Man

On Wednesday, April 22, 2020, at approximately 11:39 p.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to Southbound Route 5 (Branch Avenue), and Crain Highway, for the reported motor vehicle collision. Maryland State Police Troopers responded and arrived on the scene to find a Gray Dodge Challenger and a White Ford Truck involved in the...
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VIDEO: Firefighters Extinguish Vehicle Fire in Lexington Park, No Injuries Reported

VIDEO: Firefighters Extinguish Vehicle Fire in Lexington Park, No Injuries Reported

On Wednesday, April 22, 2020, at approximately 9:05 p.m., firefighters from Bay District responded to 22628 Rue Woods Drive and Rue Purchase Road in Lexington Park, for the reported vehicle on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find a vehicle in the roadway with fire showing. Firefighters extinguished the fire in under 10...
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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Locate 39-Year-Old Patrick Thomas Brown Deceased, and Do Not Suspect Foul Play

Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Locate 39-Year-Old Patrick Thomas Brown Deceased, and Do Not Suspect Foul Play

UPDATE: April 21, 2020, at 7:00 a.m: Patrick Brown was located deceased. No foul play is suspected at this time. 4/19/2020: The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Bureau is seeking the whereabouts of Patrick Thomas Brown. Brown is white male, 39-years-old, 6 feet tall, weighing 205-230lbs, and was last seen on April 13th...
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No Injuries Reported After Vehicle Strikes The Beanery Cafe in Hickory Hills Shopping Center in California

No Injuries Reported After Vehicle Strikes The Beanery Cafe in Hickory Hills Shopping Center in California

On Tuesday, April 21, 2020, at approximately 9:00 a.m., firefighters and police responded to the Hickory Hills Shopping Center in California, for the reported vehicle into a structure with no injuries. Firefighters arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle into the front of the Beanery Cafe and Bakery store. The occupant of...
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UPDATE: Police Investigating Murder of 26-Year-Old Man Shot Multiple Times Outside an Apartment Building in Waldorf

UPDATE: Police Investigating Murder of 26-Year-Old Man Shot Multiple Times Outside an Apartment Building in Waldorf

UPDATE: On April 20, 2020, at 2:10 p.m., officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 2000 block of Aldermans Place in Waldorf for the report of a shooting. When officers arrived, they located the victim, Trevon Marquise Smiley, 26, of Waldorf, who had been shot multiple times. As he was being...
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Great Mills Man Arrested After Armed Robbery of Hotel in St. Mary’s County County

Great Mills Man Arrested After Armed Robbery of Hotel in St. Mary’s County County

On March 24, 2020, deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the La Quinta Inn on Three Notch Road in California, for the reported robbery. Police made contact with the victim who advised the suspect entered through the front door of the business and proceeded to have a conversation with the...
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Firefighters Quickly Extinguish House Fire in Charlotte Hall, State Fire Marshal Investigating

Firefighters Quickly Extinguish House Fire in Charlotte Hall, State Fire Marshal Investigating

On Sunday, April 19, 2020, at approximately 6:00 p.m., firefighters from Mechanicsville, Seventh District, Hollywood and multiple departments from Charles County responded to the address across from 37550 Oak Road in Charlotte Hall, for the reported structure fire. The 911 caller was calling from 37550 Oaks Road and Pine Street, and reported smoke coming...
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One Injured After Three Motorcycles Collide in Lexington Park

One Injured After Three Motorcycles Collide in Lexington Park

On Sunday, April 19, 2020, at approximately 2:30 p.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the area of Three Notch Road and FDR Boulevard in Lexington Park, for the motor vehicle accident involving multiple motorcycles. Crews arrived on the scene to find four motorcycles in the roadway and two people laying in the...
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EXCLUSIVE ARREST VIDEO: Calvert County Deputies Arrest Attempted First Degree Murder Suspect in St. Mary’s County

EXCLUSIVE ARREST VIDEO: Calvert County Deputies Arrest Attempted First Degree Murder Suspect in St. Mary’s County

On April 17, 2020 at approximately 2:21 p.m., deputies from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 300 block of Serenity Court in Prince Frederick, MD for report of shots fired. Deputies arriving on scene observed a black Kia SUV leaving the area with several bullet holes in the vehicle’s window. Investigation revealed...
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Maryland Governor Larry Hogan and Education Superintendent Dr. Karen Salmon Announce All School Closures Extended to May 15, 2020

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan and Education Superintendent Dr. Karen Salmon Announce All School Closures Extended to May 15, 2020

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan, along with top cabinet officials, including Maryland State Department of Education Superintendent Dr. Karen Salmon held a live press conference at 2:30 p.m., Friday Afternoon. Maryland State Department of Education Superintendent Dr. Karen Salmon announced today that ALL Maryland School closures have been extended to May 15
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