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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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Maryland Reports 11,572 Confirmed Cases and 425 Deaths, an Increase of 788 Cases and 33 Deaths Overnight

Maryland Reports 11,572 Confirmed Cases and 425 Deaths, an Increase of 788 Cases and 33 Deaths Overnight

Maryland, as of Friday, April 17, 2020, reports an increase of 788 cases and 33 deaths overnight. Which puts Maryland at 11,572 confirmed cases, and 425 deaths. Zero patients have been released in the past 24 hours, with 161 patients being hospitalized. Maryland reports over 2,300 negative test results. ALL information on these daily...
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90 Residents and 23 Employees at Six Nursing Homes and Senior Living Facilities Through Charles County Tested Positive for COVID-19

90 Residents and 23 Employees at Six Nursing Homes and Senior Living Facilities Through Charles County Tested Positive for COVID-19

The Charles County Department of Health is announcing an official count for COVID-19 cases at nursing homes throughout the County. As of Wednesday, April 15, 90 residents and 23 employees at six nursing homes and senior living facilities through the county have tested positive for COVID-19. The Health Department has been closely monitoring this...
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NEX and Commissary Announce Special Hours for Active Duty and Their Dependents, and Patrons 60 and Older Effective Friday, April 17, 2020

NEX and Commissary Announce Special Hours for Active Duty and Their Dependents, and Patrons 60 and Older Effective Friday, April 17, 2020

Effective Friday, April 17, Active Duty Military members and their dependents will be allowed exclusive access at the NEX and Commissary for the first 60 minutes of normal operating hours on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Eligible patrons aged 60 years or older will be allowed exclusive access for the first 60 minutes of normal...
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10,784 Cases of COVID-19 in Maryland, an Increase of 43 Deaths and 752 Cases Overnight

10,784 Cases of COVID-19 in Maryland, an Increase of 43 Deaths and 752 Cases Overnight

Maryland, as of Thursday, April 16, 2020, reports 10,784 cases and 392 deaths, an increase overnight of 752 cases and 43 deaths. COVID-19 Statistics in Maryland Number of confirmed cases: 10,784 Number of negative test results: 48,059 Number of deaths: 392 Number of probable deaths: 67 Hospitalizations: 2,451 ever hospitalized Released from isolation: 736 Cases and Deaths Data Breakdown Parenthesis...
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Second Collision on St. Andrew’s Church Road in Less Than Two Hours Leaves Three Injured After Four Vehicle Pileup in California

Second Collision on St. Andrew’s Church Road in Less Than Two Hours Leaves Three Injured After Four Vehicle Pileup in California

On Wednesday, April 15, 2020, at 3:30 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of St. Andrew’s Church Road and Old St. Andrew’s Church Road in California, for the motor vehicle accident reported serious with multiple patients trapped. Crews arrived on the scene to find four vehicles involved in the collision,...
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UPDATE: Waldorf Man who Killed His 13-Month Old Daughter Charged With First-Degree Murder

UPDATE: Waldorf Man who Killed His 13-Month Old Daughter Charged With First-Degree Murder

UPDATE 4/15/2020: On April 14, McKay was charged with first-degree murder. He is being held in the Charles County Detention Center with no bond. 4/2/2020: On March 28, 2020, officers responded to an apartment on St. Thomas Drive, in Waldorf, for the reported subject not breathing, Upon arrival, EMS and officers arrived on scene and...
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Maryland Surpasses 10,000 Cases of COVID-19, Increase of 47 Deaths and 560 Cases Overnight

Maryland Surpasses 10,000 Cases of COVID-19, Increase of 47 Deaths and 560 Cases Overnight

Maryland, as of Wednesday, April 15, 2020, reports 10,032 cases and 349 deaths, an increase overnight of 560 cases and 47 deaths. Number of confirmed cases: 10,032 Number of negative test results: 45,731 Number of deaths: 349 Number of probable deaths: 64 Hospitalizations: 2,231 ever hospitalized Released from isolation: 607 Cases and Deaths Data Breakdown Parenthesis = Number of confirmed...
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Calvert County Health Department Orders Face Coverings to be Worn in all Retail Establishments

Calvert County Health Department Orders Face Coverings to be Worn in all Retail Establishments

The Calvert County Health Department has issued an order for enhanced consumer and employee safety. The order identifies additional directives for businesses to protect customers and employees to help slow the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). The following new measures will take effect Thursday, April 16: Customers should wear face coverings in grocery...
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Health Order Requires Masks in Charles County Grocery Stores, Pharmacies, Retail Establishments, and Public Transportation

Health Order Requires Masks in Charles County Grocery Stores, Pharmacies, Retail Establishments, and Public Transportation

The Board of County Commissioners, in partnership with the Charles County Health Department, announced that beginning Wednesday, April 15, the public will be required to wear face coverings in grocery stores, pharmacies, retail establishments, and public transportation. The order is aimed at protecting shoppers, employees, drivers, and passengers from the spread of COVID-19. A...
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Prince George’s County Detectives Charge Suspect in Connection with Murder of Woman Found Deceased at Apartment Fire

Prince George’s County Detectives Charge Suspect in Connection with Murder of Woman Found Deceased at Apartment Fire

UPDATE 4-14-2020: The Prince George’s County Police Department obtained an arrest warrant for the man wanted in connection with fatally shooting a woman inside of the suspect’s Chillum apartment on Friday night. The suspect then set a fire in the home before fleeing the scene. The victim is 23-year-old Zena Nichols of Washington, D.C. The...
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Commissioner President Randy Guy Orders Maryland State Flag and St. Mary’s County Flag to be Lowered at Half-Staff in Honor of Firefighter Marcus Paxton

Commissioner President Randy Guy Orders Maryland State Flag and St. Mary’s County Flag to be Lowered at Half-Staff in Honor of Firefighter Marcus Paxton

Commissioner President Randy Guy has ordered the Maryland state flag and the St. Mary’s County flag immediately lowered to half-staff. This action is in honor of Bay District Volunteer firefighter Marcus Paxton, who died April 10, 2020. The flags are to remain lowered until sunset the day of his interment on a date to...
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St. Mary’s County Announces First Local Deaths from COVID-19

St. Mary’s County Announces First Local Deaths from COVID-19

The St. Mary’s County Health Department is reporting the first two deaths related to COVID-19 in St. Mary’s County. Both individuals were female residents in their 60s. “On behalf of my fellow Commissioners, I want to extend our deepest sympathies to these families. In St. Mary’s County, when one mourns, all mourn. This is...
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U.S. National Weather Service has Issued a Tornado Watch for All of Southern Maryland

U.S. National Weather Service has Issued a Tornado Watch for All of Southern Maryland

The U.S. National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Tornado Watch for Allegany, Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Calvert, Caroline, Carroll, Cecil, Charles, Frederick, Harford, Howard, Kent, Montgomery, Prince Georges, Queen Anne’s, St. Marys, Talbot, Washington & Baltimore City in MD until 6:00pm. Stay tuned to your local forecast throughout the day. Heed all warnings; if...
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Family Says it’s an Easter Miracle, Deputy who Tested Positive for COVID-19 is Coming Home Today

Family Says it’s an Easter Miracle, Deputy who Tested Positive for COVID-19 is Coming Home Today

On the Pray For Marty McCarroll Facebook Page the following was posted: Update: Sunday 4/12/2020 2:15 pm: From Tammy… “God has heard our prayers. Thank you everyone for your continued love, support and prayers throughout this journey. I am happy to say that after Marty’s team of doctors met, I was given the news…MARTY...
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Number of Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 in Maryland Reach 8,225

Number of Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 in Maryland Reach 8,225

Maryland COVID-19 reports as of Sunday, April 12, 2020, Maryland now has 8,225 confirmed cases, with 235 total deaths, an increase of 531 cases and 29 deaths overnight. COVID-19 Statistics in Maryland Number of Confirmed Cases: 8,225 Number of negative test results: 41,539 Number of Deaths: 235 Hospitalizations: 1,860 ever hospitalized Released From Isolation: 456 Cases and Deaths by...
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Police in Indiana and Charles County Investigating Double Murder and Suicide

Police in Indiana and Charles County Investigating Double Murder and Suicide

On Friday, April 10, 2020, at 7:40 p.m., officers responded to the Hilton Garden Inn at 10385 O’Donnell Place in Waldorf, to check on the welfare of a man and woman after receiving information from the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) in Indiana that they had just received a tip indicating one of the...
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No Injuries Reported After Early Morning Trailer Fire in Lexington Park

No Injuries Reported After Early Morning Trailer Fire in Lexington Park

On Friday, April 10, 2020, at approximately 5:14 a.m., firefighters from Bay District, NAS Patuxent River, Ridge, Valley Lee, and Hollywood responded to 19801 Sam’s Way and Leachburg Road in Lexington Park, for the reported trailer on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find fire showing from a single wide trailer. Firefighters made...
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Maryland Secretary of State, Attorney General Warn of Possible Charity Scams Related to COVID-19

Maryland Secretary of State, Attorney General Warn 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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