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Tragic Incident At Thomas Johnson Bridge
LEONARDTOWN, 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.
Driving Lesson Disaster: Motorcyclist Injured At Training Course In Hughesville
HUGHESVILLE, Md. – A motorcyclist was injured following a crash at a basic driver class in Hughesville on May 15, 2024. Emergency personnel responded to the incident, which occurred in the parking lot of All American Harley-Davidson, located at 8126 Old Leonardtown Road, at approximately 1:24 p.m. Upon arrival,...
Jontae Lamont Proctor Arrested For Applebee's Shooting
The weeks-long investigation into an April shooting led to the arrest of Jontae Lamont Proctor, 21, who has no fixed address, authorities announced on Wednesday morning. Deputies were called to the eatery on Miramar Way in California at around 11:11 p.m. on April 2, where there were reports of a shooting inside the building.
Two Injured Following Motor Vehicle Collision In Leonardtown
LEONARDTOWN, Md. – On May 15, 2024, at approximately 8:00 a.m., emergency personnel responded to a motor vehicle accident on southbound Point Lookout Road in the area of Budds Creek Road. Crews arrived to find two vehicles in the roadway with multiple occupants injured. EMS evaluated two patients on...
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...
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