On Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at 8:20 p.m., police, firefighters, and emergency medical services responded to the 22000 block of Valley Estates Drive in Lexington…
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Lexington Park Man Charged in Series of Theft Incidents Across St. Mary’s County
By The Citizen on October 29, 2024
Arlon Charles Menchion, 61, of Lexington Park, faces multiple charges of theft following three separate incidents across St. Mary’s County. Menchion is alleged to have…
Mechanicsville Woman Facing Animal Cruelty Charges in St. Mary’s County After 15 Dead Cats Found in Her Freezer
By The Citizen on October 29, 2024
Laura Lynn Reed, 50, of Mechanicsville, is facing 15 counts of animal cruelty following an investigation into severe neglect of animals under her care. Reed…
Public Perception of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office: A Year Later, Praise for Deputies, but Criticism for Leadership
By The Citizen on October 28, 2024
Over a year ago, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office released the results of a community survey they initiated to gauge public perception of law…
All Arrests and Criminal Summons Issued in St. Mary’s County 10/18/2024 to 10/24/2024
By The Citizen on October 27, 2024
Each week, SMNEWSNET.COM will provide a list of all arrests and criminal summonses issued in St. Mary’s County. In the spirit of transparency, we are…
Maryland State Police Arrest Mechanicville Man on Multiple Charges After Violating Protective Order and Resisting Arrest
By The Citizen on October 23, 2024
John Edward Nichols, 34, of Mechanicsville, has been arrested and charged with several misdemeanors after an incident in which he allegedly violated a protective order,…
DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, set for Saturday, October 26, 2024
By The Citizen on October 23, 2024
The DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, set for Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, provides several collection sites across…
National School Bus Safety Week: October 21-25
By The Citizen on October 23, 2024
As we recognize National School Bus Safety Week from October 21 to 25, it’s a perfect time for drivers and students alike to brush up…
Lexington Park Man Arrested for Burglary, Attempted Arson, and Drug Possession
By The Citizen on October 21, 2024
On October 20, 2024, Cesar Augusto Gonzalez-Lopez, 34, of Lexington Park, was arrested and charged with burglary, attempted arson, and drug possession, after threatening to…
Protect Yourself and Loved Ones: Scammers Impersonating Local Law Enforcement in St. Mary’s County
By The Citizen on October 21, 2024
While the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office has acknowledged receiving multiple reports of scammers impersonating deputies and demanding money, their public warning has provided limited…
Port Republic Man Arrested for Trespassing and Drug Possession in Ridge
By The Citizen on October 21, 2024
On October 5, 2024, Parris Commodore, 54, of Port Republic, was arrested and charged with multiple offenses, including fourth-degree burglary, drug possession, trespassing, and obstructing…
Lexington Park Resident Charged with Drug Possession and Identity Fraud in St. Mary’s County
By The Citizen on October 21, 2024
On October 15, 2024, Sara Wagner Zetty, 39, of Lexington Park, was arrested by the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office on multiple charges following a…
Bay District Volunteer Fire Department, Fire Chief Gould Honored with Hometown Hero Award
By The Citizen on October 20, 2024
The St. Mary’s County Benevolent Protective Order of Elks (BPOE) has named Fire Chief Joe Gould the first recipient of its Hometown Hero Award in…
Leonardtown Man Charged After Alleged Assault on Wife and Child
By The Citizen on October 19, 2024
Donald Keith Kaspar, 57, of Leonardtown, has been charged with first- and second-degree assault following a domestic violence incident at his home in Leonardtown .…
Clements Man Arrested for Assault After Female Victim Suffers Severe Injuries
By The Citizen on October 18, 2024
Jonathan David Pease, 39, of Clements, was arrested on October 18, 2024, and charged with first and second-degree assault following a violent incident on October…