It has been over two weeks since a 19-year-old male was shot in Hollywood, prompting a high-speed chase involving multiple law enforcement agencies, yet no…
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Maryland’s Two-Week Deer Firearms Season Opens Nov. 30, 2024
By The Citizen on November 18, 2024
Maryland’s two-week firearms hunting season for sika and white-tailed deer opens Saturday, Nov. 30 and runs through Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. The two-week season includes Sunday…
Sports Wagering Contributes $7 Million to the State of Maryland During October 2024
By The Citizen on November 12, 2024
Maryland’s sports wagering market generated $7,049,747 in contributions to the state during October 2024 from a handle of $593,105,471. Sports wagering is available in Maryland…
Maryland 2024 Volunteer Fire Assistance Grants Help Local Firefighters Enhance Wildland Fire Protection
By The Citizen on November 12, 2024
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources Forest Service has awarded Volunteer Fire Assistance grants to 55 volunteer fire departments in 18 counties across the state…
Maryland Department of Natural Resources Reminds Citizens Statewide Burn Ban is Still in Effect
By The Citizen on November 7, 2024
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is implementing a statewide ban on open air burning, effective, November 1st 2024, in all Maryland counties. Extremely dry…
Maryland’s Junior Deer Hunt Opens November 16, 2024
By The Citizen on November 7, 2024
Maryland’s 2024 Junior Deer Hunt will be open November 16 statewide and in certain counties on Sunday, November 17th, 2024. The Maryland Department of Natural…
Multiple Agencies and Firefighters from Four Counties Respond to Large Brush Fire in Waldorf
By The Citizen on November 7, 2024
On Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at approximately 2:30 p.m., firefighters from Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department Station 3 was dispatched to the area of Slater Lane,…
One Flown to Trauma Center with Life-Threatening Injuries After Serious Crash in Mechanicsville
By The Citizen on November 7, 2024
On Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at approximately 5:05 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of 38280 New Market Turner Road…
Firefighters Quickly Contain Large Brush Fire in Abell
By The Citizen on November 5, 2024
On Monday, November 4, 2024 at 10:15 p.m., firefighters from Seventh District and Leonardtown were dispatched to the 21000 block of Abell Road in Abell,…
UPDATE: Felony Charge Dropped for Bushwood Man Following Shooting of 19-Year-Old Male in Hollywood
By The Citizen on November 4, 2024
11/4/2024: The felony charge of accessory after the fact against John Curtis Reeves IV, initially filed in St. Mary’s County District Court, has been removed…
November Weddings in Southern Maryland: Driving Safely Around Amish Buggies
By The Citizen on November 3, 2024
As November arrives, Southern Maryland’s Amish communities, particularly in St. Mary’s and Charles counties, observe their traditional wedding season. Weddings are typically held on Tuesdays…
Bushwood Man Charged with Felony Following Shooting of 19-Year-Old Male in Hollywood
By The Citizen on November 2, 2024
A high-speed police chase on Friday night, November 1, 2024, concluded in the arrest of John Curtis Reeves IV, 23, of Bushwood, following a reported…
UPDATE: 23-Year-Old Hughesville Woman Killed, Three Others Injured After Collision Involving Trash Truck in Charles County
By The Citizen on November 2, 2024
UPDATE 11/2/2024: On Saturday, November 02, 2024, at approximately 9:58 a.m., Troopers from Maryland State Police La Plata Barrack responded to Maryland Route 231 in…
19-Year-Old Shooting Victim Airlifted, Suspects Apprehended After Pursuit from St. Mary’s to Charles County
By The Citizen on November 2, 2024
On Friday, November 1, 2024, at approximately 11:50 p.m., first responders, including police, firefighters, and EMS, were dispatched to the 45000 block of Breezy Lane…
Waldorf Woman Charged with Burglaries at Leonardtown Apartment Complex
By The Citizen on November 1, 2024
Lashawn Nicole Lewis, age 50, of Waldorf, faces two felony charges of second-degree burglary after her arrest on October 30, 2024, at an apartment complex…