A Mechanicsville man has been arrested after damaging a vehicle in the parking lot of MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital, in Leonardtown, on August 24, 2024.…
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Chesapeake Bay Hypoxia Report – Early Summer 2024
By The Citizen on August 27, 2024
Data collected by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Old Dominion University show a higher than average volume of hypoxia—waters with less than 2…
Lexington Park Resident’s History of Firearm Offenses Sparks Community Outrage
By The Citizen on August 26, 2024
Many in the community are questioning how Kyreek Montrel Adams, a 20-year-old resident of Lexington Park, remained free for so long despite a series of…
First SOMD Cars & Coffee “Stuff the Bus” Event a Huge Success!
By The Citizen on August 26, 2024
UPDATE 8/26/2024: The first SOMD Cars & Coffee “Stuff The Bus” event was a huge success!!!! “Thanks to all of you, we collected a total…
UPDATE: Teen Charged with Impaired Driving After Single Vehicle Rollover in Great Mills
By The Citizen on August 26, 2024
UPDATE 8/26/2024: Maryland State Troopers from the Leonardtown Barrack responded and investigated the collision. The operator and single occupant of the vehicle, Edwin Rowe Kline…
Maryland Department of Agriculture Advises Rural Marylanders to Anticipate an Increase in Low-Flying Planes Due to Fall Cover Crop Planting
By The Citizen on August 26, 2024
The Maryland Department of Agriculture is advising rural residents to anticipate a rise in low-flying airplanes, helicopters, and drones through October 10, 2024. Farmers participating…
UPDATE: Esperanza Middle School Set to Open on Wednesday, August 28th, 2024
By The Citizen on August 26, 2024
UPDATE 8/26/2024: Esperanza Middle School will resume in-person instruction on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. Working with the St. Mary’s County Public Schools (SMCPS), ServPro was contracted…
Mother Charged for Leaving Child Unattended at Hotel in California
By The Citizen on August 24, 2024
Gabrielle Theresa McKay, 26, of no fixed address, is facing charges after allegedly leaving her 2-year-old daughter unattended in a hotel room in California, Maryland.…
Lexington Park Man Arrested for Assault and DUI After Alleged Domestic Incident
By The Citizen on August 24, 2024
Randall Scott Mayle III, 27, of Lexington Park, was arrested in the early hours of August 21, 2024, following an alleged domestic assault and a…
Mechanicsville Woman Arrested on Multiple Charges After Found Passed Out in a Running Vehicle
By The Citizen on August 24, 2024
Julia Renee Foster, 27, of Mechanicsville, was arrested on August 18, 2024, following an incident at an Arby’s parking lot located on Market Drive in…
Employee at Home Goods in California Charged with Theft Scheme Over $3,800
By The Citizen on August 24, 2024
Martha Jean Cotterell, 57, of Lexington Park, was arrested on July 30, 2024, and charged with multiple felony theft offenses. According to court documents, Cotterell…
Family Crime Ring – Mechanicsville Trio Busted in Major Drug and Gun Operation
By The Citizen on August 23, 2024
Three men from Mechanicsville have been indicted on a series of drug and firearm charges following investigations by the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office. James…
From Dual Enrollment to Dual Success: The Inspiring Journey of Ashyia Higgins
By The Citizen on August 23, 2024
Education and hard work are undeniably key ingredients for success. While hard work propels us forward on our journey, education provides the direction to reach…
Escalating Gun Violence in St. Mary’s County: Part One – A Community Under Siege
By The Citizen on August 23, 2024
St. Mary’s County, once known for its peaceful and tight-knit communities, is now grappling with an alarming rise in gun violence. The surge in shootings…
Police Investigating Yet Another Night of Shots Fired on Columbus Drive
By The Citizen on August 23, 2024
On Thursday, August 22, 2024, at approximately 9:22 p.m., police responded to the 46000 block of Columbus Drive, for at least seven 911 callers reporting 20…