UPDATE 8/21/2024: The passenger of the Jeep Grand Cherokee told deputies the driver was having a medical emergency when the vehicle left the roadway. The…
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Lexington Park Man Faces Multiple Charges After Incident on Great Mills Road
By The Citizen on August 20, 2024
On August 19, 2024, Turez L. Creek, 35, of Lexington Park, was arrested and charged with multiple misdemeanors following an incident in Great Mills, Maryland.…
Saint Mary’s County Planning Commission Meeting Summary: August 19, 2024
By The Citizen on August 20, 2024
The August 19, 2024, meeting of the Saint Mary’s County Planning Commission was particularly focused on the approval process for the Bay Ridge Estates townhouse…
St. Mary’s County’s Unique Approach to Police Accountability Raises Concerns Over Oversight and Public Trust
By The Citizen on August 20, 2024
St. Mary’s County in Maryland is taking a different approach when it comes to holding police officers accountable for their actions, and some people are…
Lexington Park Woman Faces Multiple Charges After Incident at Liquor Store
By The Citizen on August 18, 2024
On August 10, 2024, Shameka L. Harrod, 32, of Lexington Park, was arrested after an incident at Canopy Liquors on Great Mills Road escalated into…
Dameron Woman Arrested for Domestic Violence Assault
By The Citizen on August 18, 2024
Beth Michelle Williams, 52, of Dameron, was arrested on July 28, 2024, after a reported domestic altercation at her home on Ellyn Court. She is…
Maryland State Police Arrest Hollywood Man After Domestic Violence Assault
By The Citizen on August 17, 2024
On August 3, 2024, Geoffry Daryll Meng, 34, of Hollywood, was taken into custody by the Maryland State Police following a domestic violence incident at…
Three Men from St. Mary’s County Charged After Selling Stolen Equipment for Crack Money
By The Citizen on August 16, 2024
Three St. Mary’s County men have been charged in connection with the theft of a chainsaw and leaf blower from a residence in Mechanicsville. According…
Navy Jet Design Competition for Southern Maryland Students Launches Sept. 4
By The Citizen on August 15, 2024
The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), in collaboration with the Program Executive Office for Tactical Aircraft, has launched an exciting initiative to ignite…
Back-to-School Traffic Safety: Protecting Our Children as the New School Year Begins
By The Citizen on August 14, 2024
As summer comes to an end, the excitement of a new school year begins. However, the return to school also brings increased traffic, particularly around…
Understanding Phone Spoofing: How Scammers Deceive and How to Protect Yourself
By The Citizen on August 14, 2024
Phone spoofing is a deceptive tactic where scammers manipulate the information transmitted to your caller ID to make it appear as though the call is…
St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Incident Leads to Ammunition Possession Charge, Raising Questions on Resource Allocation
By The Citizen on August 14, 2024
On August 12, 2024, an intense law enforcement response in Lexington Park resulted in the arrest of 44-year-old Dametries L. Jennings. The operation, initiated after…
Lexington Park Man to be Charged with Animal Cruelty After Dogs Found in Overheated Shed
By The Citizen on August 13, 2024
Luis Saul Hernandez-Samayoa, 34, of Lexington Park, has been charged with two counts of animal cruelty following an incident in which his two dogs were…
VIDEO: Saint Mary’s County Alcohol Beverage Board Meeting Reviews Two Violations and Hands Out Fines
By The Citizen on August 13, 2024
The Saint Mary’s County Alcohol Beverage Board met on August 8, 2024, with discussions focused on violations, license transfers, and administrative updates. The meeting included…
VIDEO: Saint Mary’s County Planning Commission Meeting on August 12, 2024
By The Citizen on August 13, 2024
The Saint Mary’s County Planning Commission held its meeting on August 12th, covering various important topics, including the review of a significant townhouse development project…