UPDATE 9/24/2024: Marlo Lionel Herbert, 46, of Mechanicsville, has been charged with misdemeanor theft after a must appear non-traffic citation was issued to him on…
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“Blessing of the Boutique” to be Held at Care Net SoMD on September 27, 2024
By The Citizen on September 23, 2024
Care Net Pregnancy Center of Southern Maryland is delighted to announce the grand reopening of its newly remodeled Boutique. On September 27, 2024, at 1…
Another Shooting in Lexington Park Leaves One Man Shot and Homes Damaged
By The Citizen on September 22, 2024
Authorities are investigating a shooting that occurred late Sunday night in the 22000 block of Valley Estates Drive. According to officials, at approximately 10:40 p.m.…
Escalating Gun Violence in St. Mary’s County: Part Two – A Community Under Siege
By The Citizen on September 22, 2024
Over the past several months, St. Mary’s County, Maryland, has witnessed an alarming surge in gun violence and gun-related crimes. From shootings at local homes…
Crime Surge Overwhelms St. Mary’s County Amid Law Enforcement Leadership Concerns
By The Citizen on September 22, 2024
St. Mary’s County has recently witnessed a troubling spike in criminal activities, leaving many residents anxious about their safety. A series of alarming incidents—including murders,…
Stolen Handgun Recovered During Early Morning Traffic Stop in Waldorf
By The Citizen on September 20, 2024
On September 14, 2024, at around 3:24 a.m., a routine traffic stop in Waldorf resulted in the recovery of a stolen firearm and the arrest…
Lexington Park Man Arrested After Theft and Vehicle Tampering Incidents at Local School and Hotel
By The Citizen on September 19, 2024
Jaden Xavier Mason, 19, of Leonardtown, is facing multiple charges following a series of events on September 12, 2024, where he was involved in attempted…
Proposal to Ban Roadside Solicitation in St. Mary’s County: A Public Safety Measure
By The Citizen on September 18, 2024
In a recent meeting, the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County discussed a proposal that could add the county to a growing list of Maryland jurisdictions…
Commissioners of St. Mary’s County Meeting Summary – September 17, 2024
By The Citizen on September 18, 2024
Key Topics Discussed: School Enrollment and Infrastructure School Funding and Renovations Legislative Proposals for the 2025 Session Capital Improvement Plan (FY 2026 – FY 2031)…
Leonardtown Woman Charged with Employee Theft at Dunkin Donuts in Leonardtown
By The Citizen on September 18, 2024
Amanda Marie Shields, 34, of Leonardtown, is facing multiple theft charges related to a scheme that allegedly took place between January 2, 2024, and May…
Mechanicsville Woman Caught Stealing Liquor from Bradford’s Neighborhood Market
By The Citizen on September 18, 2024
Ashley Nicole Barber, 36, of Mechanicsville, has been charged with theft following a shoplifting incident at Bradford’s Neighborhood Market in Hollywood, Maryland. According to court…
Hollywood Man Arrested Again for Shoplifting in Lexington Park
By The Citizen on September 18, 2024
Carroll Ignatius Norris, 50, of Hollywood, has been charged with theft following an incident on August 20, 2024, at a Dollar General store located on…
UPDATE: Another Teenager Shot and Killed in St. Mary’s County on the Streets of Lexington Park
By The Citizen on September 14, 2024
UPDATE 9/14/2024: Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported shooting at the intersection of Midway Drive and Wasp Drive in…
The St. Mary’s County Board of Appeals Discuss Signs at New Royal Farms Coming to Lexington Park and Charlotte Hall
By The Citizen on September 13, 2024
The St. Mary’s County Board of Appeals convened to review and deliberate on conditional use and variance requests submitted by Royal Farms for signage at…
Another Murder in St. Mary’s County – Man in His 20’s Shot and Killed on the Streets of Lexington Park
By The Citizen on September 13, 2024
On Friday, September 13, 2024, at approximately 9:53 p.m., police responded to the area of Midway Drive and Wasp Drive in Lexington Park, where they…