On Friday evening, a Corrections Officer was seriously assaulted by an inmate at the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center. While standing her post,…
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AUDIO: Police Investigating Two Dead After Suspected Overdose in Lexington Park
By The Citizen on August 27, 2023
On Saturday, August 26, 2023, at approximately 11:56 p.m., police, fire and emergency medical personnel responded to the 46000 block of Frostburg Plains Road in…
No Injuries Reported After Large Shed Fire in La Plata
By The Citizen on August 26, 2023
On Thursday, August 24, 2023, at approximately 11:33 a.m., the Charles County 911 Center received numerous calls for smoke in the area of the 12000…
End Hunger in Southern Maryland Teams Up with Southern Maryland Blue Crabs for Regional Food Drive September 9-10, 2023
By The Citizen on August 25, 2023
In what is shaping up to be an inspiring display of the power of community, End Hunger in Southern Maryland is proud to announce its…
First-Ever Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation’s Badges for Basketball Event Held in St. Mary’s County, Teaming Local Youth and Law Enforcement
By The Citizen on August 25, 2023
State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling’s partnership with the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation brought together youth and law enforcement partners for the first-ever Badges for Basketball clinic…
International Overdose Awareness Day Recognizes Those Affected by Addiction
By The Citizen on August 25, 2023
This year on International Overdose Awareness Day, August 31st, St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) and Beacon of Hope Recovery Community Center, a Program of…
St. Mary’s County Cold Case: Deondre Augustus “Gus” age 20 of Lexington Park
By The Citizen on August 25, 2023
On Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at 11:38 p.m., police units responded to the area of Sell Drive, Lexington Park, Maryland for the report of a…
Stop For School Buses: What Are The Laws In Maryland?
By The Citizen on August 25, 2023
Maryland State Police and the Maryland Center for School Safety (MCSS) remind motorists to stop for school buses as students return to class. Drivers must stop…
Aircraft Crash in Clements Under Investigation, No Serious Injuries Reported
By The Citizen on August 24, 2023
On Thursday, August 24, 2023, at approximately 5:32 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of 23614 Bayside Road in Clements, for…
Overturned Tow Truck in Mechanicsville Closes Southbound Three Notch Road
By The Citizen on August 24, 2023
On Thursday, August 24, 2023, at 3:17 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Three Notch Road and Persimmon Creek Road…
UPDATE: At Risk Missing Person in Lexington Park LOCATED
By The Citizen on August 24, 2023
Marina Vital Bennett HAS BEEN LOCATED The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office seeks your help in locating a missing “at risk” person: Marina Vital Bennett,…
Fire Department Vehicle Catches on Fire in Leonardtown While Responding to Structure Fire
By The Citizen on August 24, 2023
On Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at approximately 9:53 p.m., firefighters from Ridge, Bay District, NAS Webster Field, NAS Patuxent River, Leonardtown, Seventh District and Second…
Fire Marshal Investigating House Fire in Scotland, Firefighters Respond to Residence Twice in Under 2 Hours
By The Citizen on August 24, 2023
On Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at approximately 8:20 p.m., firefighters from Ridge, Bay District, NAS Webster Field, NAS Patuxent River, Leonardtown, Seventh District and Second…
St. Mary’s County Man Wins $117,175 in FAST PLAY Game
By The Citizen on August 23, 2023
Big Money Doubler ticket delivers progressive jackpot in St. Mary’s County A longtime Maryland Lottery player said he couldn’t believe his own eyes when he…
First Round of Attack Helicopters Arrive in the Czech Republic
By The Citizen on August 23, 2023
Two AH-1Z Vipers arrived in the Czech Republic this week, marking the first in-country delivery as part of a partnership with the US Marine Corps…