Monthly Archives: June 2023

Two Adults and One Child Flown to Trauma Centers After Serious Motor Vehicle Collision in Hollywood

Two Adults and One Child Flown to Trauma Centers After Serious Motor Vehicle Collision in Hollywood

On Friday, June 2, 2023, at approximately 1:23 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the intersection of Mervell Dean Road and Clarkes Landing Road in Hollywood, for a motor vehicle collision reported serious with multiple victims trapped. Crews arrived on the scene to find three vehicles involved with two victims trapped. Incident...
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State Fire Marshal Investigating Abandoned House Fire in Lexington Park

State Fire Marshal Investigating Abandoned House Fire in Lexington Park

On Thursday, June 1, 2023, at approximately 10:00 p.m., firefighters from Bay District, NAS Patuxent River, Ridge, and Valley Lee was dispatched to the area of Three Notch Road and Forest Park Road, for the reports of a house on fire. While responding, multiple 911 callers reported the fire was between Lincoln Avenue and...
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Calvert County Sheriff’s Deputies Arrest Brandywine Man on Multiple Drug Charges in Lusby

Calvert County Sheriff’s Deputies Arrest Brandywine Man on Multiple Drug Charges in Lusby

On May 31, 2023, members of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Bureau (CIB) Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) observed a burgundy Chevrolet Trailblazer, with Maryland registration travelling northbound Route 4 in Lusby. A traffic violation was observed by detectives and a traffic stop was initiated along northbound Route 4 in the area of...
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Man Wanted in Virginia and Maryland Arrested for Theft and Multiple Drug Charges in Prince Frederick

Man Wanted in Virginia and Maryland Arrested for Theft and Multiple Drug Charges in Prince Frederick

On May 22, 2023, Deputy First Class Idol of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office was responding to 655 N Solomons Island Road in Prince Frederick, for the report of a theft that just occurred. The complainant advised an older white male attempted to steal items from the store and left in a white U-Haul...
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Maryland State Police Warn Public About Possible Phone Scam Fraud By Police Impersonators

Maryland State Police Warn Public About Possible Phone Scam Fraud By Police Impersonators

Maryland State Police are warning residents to be aware of a phone scam involving police impersonators that is currently active in Maryland. Maryland State Police have received reports from multiple residents advising that callers contact them claiming to be state troopers or police officers. The reports are attempts to gain financial information or money...
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VIDEO: Firefighters Quickly Extinguish Vehicle Fire Threatening Residence in Lexington Park

VIDEO: Firefighters Quickly Extinguish Vehicle Fire Threatening Residence in Lexington Park

On Saturday, June 10, 2023, at approximately 12:52 p.m., firefighters from Bay District Volunteer Fire Department responded to the 47000 block of Green Leaf Road in Lexington Park, for the reported vehicle on fire. Prior to firefighters arriving on scene, the assignment was upgraded to a structure fire due to the vehicle fire threatening...
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Brian Tierney

Brian Tierney

Brian Tierney passed away suddenly at his home on May 25th, just a few months shy of full retirement from his position as a Logistics Program Manager at Naval Air Systems Command.  Brian dedicated his professional career to supporting the naval aviation mission and his shipmates worldwide. He joined the Navy in 1975, serving...
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Christina Strongosky Hudack, 89,

Christina Strongosky Hudack, 89,

Christina Strongosky Hudack, 89, of Upper Marlboro and formerly of Camp Springs passed away May 25, 2023. She was born May 7, 1934 in Central City, PA to Nicholas and Christina Strongosky. Christina was raised in Central City and graduated from Shade High School. She married John Hudack on November 24, 1956 and they...
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Thomas Lee Tucker, 58,

Thomas Lee Tucker, 58,

Thomas Lee Tucker, 58, passed away May 24, 2023. He was born June 24, 1964. Lee is survived by his sister Debbie Wolf (Vernon), sister Laurie Tucker Amster, brother Joseph” Grant” Tucker and his step daughters Carrie Friedman, and Christina Proctor (Wayne). He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Velma and...
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Virginia Emily Gibson, 92,

Virginia Emily Gibson, 92,

Virginia Emily Gibson, 92, of Owings passed away May 24, 2023 in Prince Frederick. She was born April 24, 1931 in Bristol, MD to Luke and Virginia “Annie” (Stallings) Grierson. She attended school in Anne Arundel County and married Robert Eugene Gibson on January 10, 1948 in Forestville, MD. Virginia was a devoted wife,...
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Willard Conley Hall, 87,

Willard Conley Hall, 87,

Willard Conley Hall, 87, of Waldorf, MD passed away May 23, 2023. He was born December 24, 1935 to Annie Caroline (Sturdivant) and Conley William Hall in Second Creek, WV, at home atop Trent Mountain. He moved with his family in 1941 to Calvert County where he attended public school, and graduated from Calvert...
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Chad Martin Buckler, 47,

Chad Martin Buckler, 47,

Chad Martin Buckler, 47, of Huntingtown passed away May 23, 2023. He was born May 4, 1976 in Cheverly to James Martin and Dianne Amy (Tucker) Buckler. Chad grew up in Huntingtown and graduated from Northern High School in 1994. He worked as a safety foreman for the Architect of the Capitol before going...
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Rosalind Maria Robertson Allen “Ros”, Age 57

Rosalind Maria Robertson Allen “Ros”, Age 57

Rosalind Maria Robertson Allen “Ros”, Age 57 of St. Leonard, MD, and formerly of Buffalo, NY, passed away on May 21, 2023 at Washington Hospital Center. Born June 26, 1965 in Buffalo, NY, she was the daughter of Myrtle Robertson and the late Clarence Robertson. Ros graduated from Hutchinson Central Technical High School in...
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Nancy Bartlett Zimmerman (Miller), 71,

Nancy Bartlett Zimmerman (Miller), 71,

Nancy Bartlett Zimmerman (Miller), 71, passed away peacefully on the evening of Saturday May 20, 2023. Nancy was born on November 17, 1951 in Bethesda, Maryland to Joanne Barrett and Fred Bartlett. She was raised alongside her siblings, Paul and Robert Bartlett. Her memory will be cherished by her two girls, Kelly and Ami...
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Earl Kenneth “Kenny” Funk, 94,

Earl Kenneth “Kenny” Funk, 94,

Earl Kenneth “Kenny” Funk, 94, of Hughesville, MD, peacefully passed away on May 23, 2023. Kenny was born on November 4, 1928, to Earl Funk and Christine Rexroad in Bayard, West Virginia. After graduation, he worked at Safeway as a produce manager for over 39 years. Kenny was passionate about his work and loved...
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Joseph Vernon Coulby, 83,

Joseph Vernon Coulby, 83,

Joseph Vernon Coulby, 83, of Newburg, MD, peacefully passed away on May 28, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. On January 2, 1940, Joseph was born to Edgar and Irene Coulby in La Plata, MD. Joseph was a farmer for most of his life. He was passionate about farming and loved what he did for...
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Carl “Peck” Gilbert Hayes, Jr.,

Carl “Peck” Gilbert Hayes, Jr.,

On May 26, 2023, Carl “Peck” Gilbert Hayes, Jr., of Hughesville, MD, passed away at the age of 93 surrounded by loved ones. Peck was born to Carl and Gertrude Hayes on November 6, 1929, in Washington, DC. He was employed by the District of Columbia as a truck mechanic for the majority of...
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Colonel Michael Alan Nyalko, USMC (Ret), 76,

Colonel Michael Alan Nyalko, USMC (Ret), 76,

Colonel Michael Alan Nyalko, USMC (Ret), 76 of Leonardtown, MD passed away on May 26, 2023 at his residence with his loving wife, Lisa. He was born on December 25, 1946 in Monessen, PA to the late Michael Julius Nyalko and Mary (Matty) Nyalko. He earned the rank of Eagle Scout in 1961. He...
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Edward G Lisle

Edward G Lisle

Edward G Lisle, originally of Neptune, NJ passed away on May 22, 2023 of an apparent heart attack. Ed, or Eddie, as he was known to many of his closest family and friends, was born and raised in Monmouth County and graduated from Neptune High School. Ed joined the Navy immediately after graduation. During...
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UPDATE: Roadway Open and Gas Secured After Contractors Strike Gas Line in Wildewood

UPDATE: Roadway Open and Gas Secured After Contractors Strike Gas Line in Wildewood

UPDATE @ 8:30 p.m.: Roadway is open with the gas leak secured. Washington Gas remaining on scene. All residents able to return home are asked to open windows to air out possible gas odors. 6/1/2023 @ 6:30 p.m.: On Thursday, June 1, 2023, around 4:45 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the...
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19-Year-Old Male Transported to Trauma Center After Being Stabbed in Waldorf

19-Year-Old Male Transported to Trauma Center After Being Stabbed in Waldorf

On Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at approximately 6:00 p.m., emergency medical personnel was dispatched to the Smallwood Drive Park & Ride located at 1125 Smallwood Drive West in Waldorf, for the unknown problems. The 911 caller requested an ambulance to the location but would not answer any other questions as to why one was...
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Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash In Prince George’s County

Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash In Prince George’s County

On May 31, 2023, Maryland State Police responded to and are investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred shortly before 6:00 a.m., in Prince George’s County. The deceased, identified as Angelica Cepero, 30, of Bowie, Maryland, was the driver of a Nissan Altima involved in the crash. She was pronounced deceased on the scene...
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State Fire Marshal Investigating Townhouse Fire in North Beach

State Fire Marshal Investigating Townhouse Fire in North Beach

On Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at approximately 6:12 p.m., firefighters from North Beach and surrounding departments responded to 3923 Sea Bass Court in North Beach, for the reported structure fire. 911 callers reported a fire on the 3rd floor with residents attempting to evacuate the surrounding homes. Crews arrived on the scene to find a...
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Benedict Volunteer Fire Department Receives $177,000 in Grant Funding for New SCBA Gear

Benedict Volunteer Fire Department Receives $177,000 in Grant Funding for New SCBA Gear

The Benedict Volunteer Fire Department Rescue Squad and Auxiliary, Inc. (BVFDRS) was notified by Senator Chris Van Hollen’s office that they have been awarded $177,857.14 in competitive grant funds through the Department of Homeland Security’s FY 2021 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program to replace expiring Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA). The Assistance to Firefighters Grant...
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