On January 6, 2016 at 0018 hrs. CCSO units responded to a
motor vehicle crash reported into a building involving fire. The building involved was the strip mall
known as Bright Center West located at the intersection of S/B MD 4 at
Chaneyville Rd. in Owings, MD. Upon arrival it was confirmed that both the
vehicle involved and the strip mall which contained Floral Expressions, Owings
Cleaners, Andy Nails, and Tax Depot were all on fire. The driver of the vehicle involved (Vincent
Troy 32 of Upper Marlboro, MD) was already out of the vehicle and being
assisted by citizens. A check of the
vehicle for other persons was negative and the scene was secured as EMS/FIRE handled
their assignment fighting the fire.
During further investigation it was determined the driver, Vincent
Troy, was suspected to be under the influence of an intoxicant and subsequently
arrested for DUI/DWI by DFC Durner.
Cpl. Marty McCarroll managed the scene for the Calvert
County Sheriff’s Office and coordinated operations with Dunkirk Fire Chief Bill
Rector.
A NIXLE notification was sent out from the CCSO notifying
the public of the event and to expect delays in the area into the morning rush
hour times.
Both County Roads and State Highway were notified to respond
to the scene for both traffic road closures and to treat the roadways as they
were iced over from the water used by the fire department to extinguish the
fire.
The State Fire Marshal was notified and responded to the
scene to conduct their investigation with EMS/FIRE.
A Calvert County building inspector was notified to respond
and inspect the building for structural damage and occupancy restrictions.
SMECO was notified and responded to handle all electrical
power connections/disconnections and inspect the damage to their utility pole.
Business owners were notified for Floral Expressions, Tax
Depot, and Andy's Nails. The only
business owner not notified was Owings Cleaners.
EMS/FIRE units responded to assist from multiple
jurisdictions to include PG County, AA County, Charles Co.
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| Vincent Troy, 32, of Upper Marlboro, MD |
