The BayNet

CALLAWAY, Md. — A 24-year-old woman was flown to a trauma center Friday night, October 9, 2026, following a two-vehicle head-on collision in St. Mary’s County. The crash was reported at approximately 9:27 p.m. near 20281 Piney Point Road in Callaway. According to initial emergency communications, responding units arrived to find two vehicles involved in a head-on collision. All occupants were reportedly out of the vehicles when emergency crews arrived.

Anne Arundel County has launched a $150,000 security grant program to help houses of worship and nonprofit organizations improve safety and security at their facilities. The following is a press release from Anne Arundel County Government Annapolis, MD (October 9, 2026) – Following its unanimous approval by the Anne Arundel County Council in June 2026, Anne Arundel County launched today the new $150,000 House of Worship and Nonprofit Security Grant Pilot Program.

A Maryland man faces a federal indictment for his alleged involvement in a COVID-19 healthcare fraud scheme totaling more than $100 million. The case highlights allegations of fraudulent healthcare billing during the pandemic. The following is a press release from the U.S Attorneys Office for The District of Maryland Greenbelt, Maryland – A federal grand jury indicted a Maryland man, today, in connection with a COVID-19 healthcare fraud scam.

Prince George’s County celebrates the completion of Phase I capital improvements at its Animal Services Facility and Adoption Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, marking a milestone in upgrades to the facility.

MECHANICSVILLE, Md. — Emergency crews responded to a motorcycle crash Friday evening, October 9, 2026, in Mechanicsville after initial reports indicated that a rider had been thrown from the motorcycle. The crash was reported at approximately 7 p.m. near the intersection of New Market Turner Road and Parlett Morgan Road. Fire and emergency medical personnel were dispatched to the scene following reports that the motorcyclist had been ejected during the crash.

Oyster shells are planted at the Manokin River sanctuary as part of the work to restore five large-scale oyster sanctuaries, a major goal of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement.

WALDORF, Md. – On October 7 at approximately 10:21 p.m., officers responded to the area of October Place in Waldorf for a reported armed robbery. The victim reported that he was walking home when an unknown male approached and demanded his jacket. When the victim hesitated, the suspect displayed a handgun and struck him in the head before again demanding the jacket. The suspect also stole the victim’s cell phone and demanded the password. The victim complied, and the suspect fled.

The Maryland state flag. Gov. Wes Moore signed an executive order providing temporary diesel fuel relief to the state’s agricultural and forestry industries during the fall harvest season. The following is a press release from the Office of Governor Wes Moore.

CHARLES COUNTY, Md. – On October 8, detectives assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division arrested Jalen Andre Simon, 19, of Accokeek, following an investigation into three reported incidents involving groping and assault. In July 2026, officers responded to a business in Waldorf for the report of a male who groped a woman while she was shopping. In September, two other cases were reported.

INDIAN HEAD, Md. – The Charles County Sheriff’s Office is investigating two separate assault incidents involving multiple students at Henry E. Lackey High School on October 5 and October 8. On October 8, at approximately 11:28 a.m., a fight broke out in the cafeteria during lunch. The altercation between two students quickly escalated as other students joined in. Administrators, teachers, and the school resource officer intervened, and additional officers responded to help restore order.