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CRIME & SAFETY
Tragic Incident At Thomas Johnson Bridge
SOLOMONS, Md. – Earlier this morning, authorities responded to a dreadful incident at the Thomas Johnson Bridge that resulted in the loss of life. Police were alerted at 1:09 a.m. of an abandoned vehicle at the top of the bridge, left running and unattended. Shortly after, a coordinated effort ensued with firefighters, emergency medical services, Maryland State Police Aviation, and Rescue Dive Teams trying to locate the individual.
Report Of Gunshots At Huntington Apartments Under Investigation
WALDORF. Md. – On May 16 at 3 p.m., officers responded to the 3000 block of Gallery Place in Waldorf for the report of the sound of multiple gunshots. When officers arrived, they canvassed the area but did not locate any victims; however, they did locate shell casings between two apartment buildings. Further, officers found a vehicle had been struck and a house on Alehouse Court was damaged.
Calvert Sheriff’s Office Attends Blessing Of The Fleet Ceremony
PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. – On Thursday, May 16, 2024, the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office participated in a special Blessing of the Fleet ceremony at the St. John Vianney Family Life Center in Prince Frederick. Led by Sheriff’s Office chaplains Monsignor Karl Chimiak and Pastor Dave Mohler, along with...
Suspended Great Mills Driver Found With Cocaine In Routine Traffic Stop, Sheriff Says
St. Mary's County Sheriff's deputies said they recognized a driver as having a suspended Maryland license and owing child support. Deputies pulled over a Chevrolet Tahoe driven by Shawn Maurice Dickens, 41, of Great Mills, near FDR and MacArthur boulevards in California, MD, they said. As the Tahoe approached the...
73-Year-Old Woman Trapped And Injured After Serious Collision In Waldorf
WALDORF, Md. – Emergency personnel responded to a serious motor vehicle accident on Old Washington Road near Pembrooke Square Medical Center on May 16, 2024, around 9:35 a.m. Upon arrival, the crews discovered a T-Bone style collision in the roadway with one trapped occupant suffering from injuries. Firefighters removed...
Dump Truck Overturns In Leonardtown, Operator Flown To Trauma Center
LEONARDTOWN, Md. – On May 16, 2024, at approximately 2:45 p.m., emergency personnel responded to a motor vehicle accident involving a dump truck on Medleys Neck Road in the area of Whirlwind Road. Upon arrival, crews discovered the dump truck off the roadway on its side. The operator, who...
Search underway in Prince George’s Co. after shooting targeting detective
A search is underway in Prince George’s County, Maryland, for four or more suspects, at least one of whom opened fire on a county police detective Wednesday night, according to authorities. The shooting happened in the area of Trumbull Drive in Marlton just after 7 p.m., when “at least...
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