UPDATE 12/10/2024: Due to fog and incoming weather, Santa’s arrival has been delayed until Thursday, December 12, 2024 with the same times. Even the best…
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Upcoming Alcohol Beverage Board Meeting in St. Mary’s County to Address Violations Involving Big Dog’s Paradise & Bar
By The Citizen on December 9, 2024
The Alcohol Beverage Board of St. Mary’s County will hold its next meeting on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at 1:00 PM in the County Commissioners…
DNA Evidence Links Suspect to Seabreeze Restaurant Break-In 2 Years Ago in Mechanicsville
By The Citizen on December 8, 2024
Michael Anthony Deep, 31, of Lexington Park, has been charged in connection with a burglary at the Seabreeze Restaurant on South Sandgates Road in Mechanicsville.…
Hughesville Man Faces Assault and Firearm Charges Following Arrest in St. Mary’s County
By The Citizen on December 8, 2024
Joseph Robert Willett III, 31, of Hughesville, was arrested on December 8, 2024, following an incident that led to multiple charges, including first-degree assault and…
Two Arrested in St. Mary’s County for Felony Drug and Firearm Offenses
By The Citizen on December 5, 2024
Authorities in St. Mary’s County have arrested a man and a woman on multiple felony charges related to drug trafficking and firearms. The suspects, identified…
Two Guns and Over 30 Pounds of Cocaine and Fentanyl Seized – Husband and Wife Arrested – Great Job by the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office
By The Citizen on December 5, 2024
An investigation by the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Vice/Narcotics Unit culminated in the arrests of Antwian M. Johnson, 38, of Prince Frederick, and Shannon…
VIDEO: What to Expect at a Sobriety Checkpoint and How to Act
By The Citizen on December 5, 2024
Sobriety checkpoints are common tools law enforcement uses to ensure road safety by identifying impaired drivers. If you find yourself approaching one, it can be…
Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack – Weekly Press Release 12/4/2024
By The Citizen on December 4, 2024
The Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack is a full-service barrack, meaning it provides a comprehensive range of law enforcement services to the community in St.…
Avenue Man Faces Second-Degree Assault Charges in St. Mary’s County
By The Citizen on December 3, 2024
Joseph Franklin Burch, 27, of Avenue, has been charged with second-degree assault following an incident on July 28, 2024, according to court documents filed in…
Fort Washington Man Charged with Multiple Offenses Following Lexington Park Incident
By The Citizen on December 3, 2024
Andre Timothy Green, 35, of Fort Washington, was arrested after an altercation at a residence in Lexington Park, on November 25, 2024. The charges stem…
Fort Washington Man Arrested on Multiple Offenses Following Lexington Park Incident
By The Citizen on December 3, 2024
Andre Timothy Green, 35, of Fort Washington, was arrested after an altercation at a residence in Lexington Park, on November 25, 2024. The charges stem…
Prosecutors Successfully Argue for Murderer’s LIFE Sentence to Endure
By The Citizen on December 2, 2024
State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling announced today that a convicted murderer’s sentence of LIFE without the possibility of parole will stand. Earlier this year, Dana Collins,…
Fourteen of 18 Businesses Pass Tobacco and Alcohol Compliance Checks
By The Citizen on December 2, 2024
On November 26, 2024, The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Alcohol Enforcement Unit conducted a succession of Tobacco and Alcohol compliance checks within St. Mary’s…
Santa Claus Coming to Southern Maryland on December 10th, 2024 Courtesy of the U.S. Navy
By The Citizen on November 26, 2024
Good boys and girls of all ages across Southern Maryland should keep their eyes on the skies as Adm. Saint Nicholas conducts pre-deployment mission planning…
Rock in the Holiday Season with Historic St. Mary’s City
By The Citizen on November 26, 2024
December 2024 marks the return of a beloved holiday tour, along with a fresh approach to celebration! Historic St. Mary’s City is thrilled to unveil…