CRIME & SAFETY
Hollywood couple charged with sign thefts
A real estate agent best known for his colorful antics at the local minor league baseball stadium has been charged along with his wife for stealing a competitor's signs, according to police. According to documents on file in district court, a Hollywood couple is charged with the thefts of several real estate signs in St. Mary’s County. Deputy J. Senatore of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office reported the incident...
One Injured After Two-Vehicle Collision In Leonardtown
LEONARDTOWN, Md. – On May 5, 2024, at approximately 10:05 a.m., emergency personnel responded to a motor vehicle accident on Point Lookout Road in the area of Budds Creek Road. Crews arrived to find two vehicles in the roadway with one occupant injured. EMS evaluated the patient on the...
One Injured And Trapped After Rollover Crash In Mechanicsville
MECHANICSVILLE, Md. – On May 4, 2024, at approximately 9:12 a.m., emergency personnel responded to northbound Three Notch Road in the area of North Sandgates Road for a serious motor vehicle accident. Crews arrived on the scene and found a single vehicle overturned on its roof with two occupants...
Ronald Joseph Strain Busted For Prince Frederick Robberies
Ronald Joseph Strain, 58, of Prince Frederick, has been arrested following an investigation into several robberies and attempted robberies in the community, authorities announced over the weekend. In late April, deputies from the Calvert County Sherif's Office responded to Pollo Delicioso on Central Square Drive, where there was a reported...
Vehicle Overturns In Bushwood, Driver Trapped And Injured
BUSHWOOD, Md. – On May 6, 2024, at approximately 8:43 a.m., emergency personnel responded to Colton Point Road in the area of Bushwood Wharf Road for a serious single motor vehicle crash. Crews arrived on the scene and found the single vehicle overturned with one occupant trapped and injured....
Massive Fire Engulfs California Home Causing $450,000 In Damages, Two Injured
CALIFORNIA, Md. – The Office of the State Fire Marshal has concluded its investigation into a structure fire that occurred in California, determining the incident to be accidental. The fire, which broke out on May 4, 2024, at approximately 6:47 p.m., occurred at a two-story home in the 21800...
Firefighter Injured, Family Displaced After Large House Fire In California
CALIFORNIA, Md. – On May 4, 2024, at approximately 6:47 p.m., fire and rescue personnel responded to a structure on fire in the 21800 block of Magnolia Drive. Upon arrival, crews found a two-story home with fire engulfing the attached garage. Firefighters immediately began efforts to control the blaze, but within minutes, evacuation tones sounded. Unfortunately, one firefighter sustained injuries and was transported to MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital for treatment.
Detectives Investigating Multiple Thefts From Vehicles In Chesapeake Village
CHESAPEAKE BEACH, Md. – The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office is investigating multiple thefts from motor vehicles and vehicle tampering cases that occurred on May 5, 2024, between the hours of 2:45 a.m. and 3:15 a.m. in the Chesapeake Village subdivision in Chesapeake Beach. The theft reports were received from victims residing on Cavalcade Drive, Cannoncade Court, and Meridan Court.
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