Public Safety news

Southern Maryland News Net6 hours ago

On Monday, November 2, 2026, at approximately 5:10 p.m., police were dispatched to the area of Three Notch Road and Friendship School Road in Mechanicsville, for the reported suspicious incident and possible stolen vehicle. 911 callers reported a white male in overalls entered the wooded area in the location provided, after exiting the firetruck which was smoking and possibly stolen from Prince George’s County. Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene where deputies were able to confirm the 1987 Hahn HCP-15 was stolen from Prince George’s County, Volunteer Fire Department of Brandywine. Witnesses reported the suspect was seen joyriding the vehicle on Mechanicsville Road at a high rate of speed earlier on Monday afternoon. The 911 caller reported seeing the suspect enter the wooded area after stopping on the shoulder of Three Notch Road. Police detained on subject on the scene. Police are investigating the incident and updates will be provided when any further information become available. The 1987 Hahn HCP-15 is owned by the Brandywine Volunteer Fire Department and classed as Engine 401. It is a retired unit. which is now privately owned. The apparatus still remains owned by the BVFD, and has been

WEAA8 hours ago