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,…
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Police Investigating Multiple Attempted Armed Carjackings in St. Mary’s County
By The Citizen on September 22, 2024
On Saturday, September 21, 2024, at approximately 9:41 p.m., police responded to a residence in California to make contact with an attempted carjacking victim. The…
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…
Garage Destroyed After Fire in Mechanicsville, Cause Remains Under Investigation
By The Citizen on September 20, 2024
On Friday, September 20, 2024, at approximately 9:20 p.m., firefighters from Hollywood, Leonardtown, Mechanicsville, Bay District, Prince Frederick, Solomons and Seventh District responded to the…
One Transported to Trauma Center After Serious Crash in California
By The Citizen on September 20, 2024
On Friday, September 20, 2024, at 2:17 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the intersection of St. Andrew’s Church Road and Indian…
St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Issues Statement Concerning Threats of Violence at County Fair Weekend
By The Citizen on September 19, 2024
The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Posted the following information on their Facebook page: The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office has received numerous calls and…
Navy Awards Contract to Update E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Systems
By The Citizen on September 19, 2024
NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, PATUXENT RIVER, MD.: The E-2/C-2 Airborne Command & Control Systems Program Office (PMA-231) awarded a $16 million contract to Fuse Integration…
Light Attack Helicopters Make NAVAIR History
By The Citizen on September 19, 2024
NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, PATUXENT RIVER, MD: The United States Marine Corps Light Attack Helicopter Programs Office (PMA-276) made history with the first Suitable Substitute…
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: Water Restored After Water Main Break in Lexington Park
By The Citizen on September 17, 2024
UPDATE 9/17/2024: Water service has been restored as of 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 17, 2024 Water Main Break – An unanticipated water main break, caused…