On Thursday, March 16, 2023, at approximately 1:20 p.m., firefighters from Leonardtown, Hollywood, Seventh District, Bay District, and Valley Lee responded to 40700 Parsons Mill…
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Second District Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squad Regrets to Announce Passing of Steven King
By The Citizen on March 18, 2023
The Second District Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad regrets to announce the passing of Steven King. Steven passed away on March 16, 2023 after…
State Fire Marshal Deems House Fire in Charlotte Hall Accidental Due to Freezer
By The Citizen on March 17, 2023
UPDATE 3/17/2023: Investigation determined the fire originated in a first floor storage room and was observed by the homeowner in the area of a stand…
Driver Sober This St. Patrick’s Day! “Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving” Safety Message
By The Citizen on March 16, 2023
This year, St. Patrick’s Day – March 17, 2023 – falls on a Friday. The celebratory day is one of the biggest drinking occasions of…
Firefighters in Charles County Respond to Five Fires in Under 12 Hour Period
By The Citizen on March 16, 2023
On Tuesday, March 15, 2023, at approximately 11:10 a.m., firefighters responded to the 15900 block of Prince Frederick Road, for the large vehicle fire. Crews…
Maryland State Police to Increase Patrols As St. Patrick’s Day Nears
By The Citizen on March 14, 2023
With St. Patrick’s Day coming up on Friday, Maryland State Police are urging those who plan to celebrate with alcohol to drink responsibly and avoid…
UPDATE: Bridge is open – Gov. Thomas Johnson Bridge Shut Down for Police Activity
By The Citizen on March 11, 2023
UPDATE 8:39 p.m.: Police reported they possibly located the victim underneath the bridge on the Calvert County side. Officers stated the subject is refusing all…
Southern Maryland Firefighters Conducting Visitation Event for Firefighter with Cancer in Lexington Park
By The Citizen on March 11, 2023
On Saturday, March 11, 2023, please expect a large amount of fire apparatus in the area of Columbus Drive and Shining Willow Lane between 12:00…
One Transported to Trauma Center After Vehicle Strikes Utility Pole in Lexington Park
By The Citizen on March 11, 2023
On Saturday, March 11, 2023, at approximately 1:20 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to Willows Road and Almar Street in Lexington Park, for…
Daylight Saving Time “Spring Forward” Begins Sunday, March 12, 2023
By The Citizen on March 9, 2023
As the season changes, consumers should replace their batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) urges consumers to…
Charges Pending After Single Vehicle Collision in Lexington Park Sends Three to Hospital
By The Citizen on March 9, 2023
On Thursday, March 9, 2023, at approximately 1:10 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Hermanville Road and Green Leaf Road…
UPDATE: Machiavelli Tyzhae Savoy Sentenced to 15 Years for Death of 87-Year-Old Leonardtown Woman
By The Citizen on March 8, 2023
UPDATE 3/8/2023 : On Monday, March 6, 2023, Machiavelli Tyzhae Savoy, 24, took an Alford Plea and was sentenced to 10 years for negligent manslaughter…
Police Investigating Motorcycle Accident in Piney Point That Sends One to Trauma Center
By The Citizen on March 5, 2023
On Sunday, March 5, 2023, at approximately 4:40 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area Piney Point Road and Drayden Road in…
UPDATE: Two Injured After Mechanicsville VFD Fire Apparatus is Involved in Motor Vehicle Collision
By The Citizen on March 4, 2023
3/3/2023 UPDATE: While responding to a motor vehicle collision with lights and sirens activated, Command 2 was involved in a motor vehicle collision on Three…
One Injured After Vehicle Strikes Tree in St. Mary’s City
By The Citizen on March 3, 2023
On Thursday, March 2, 2023, at approximately 11:10 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of 47600 Mattapany Road in St. Mary’s…