On Wednesday, February 3, 2021, at approximately 11:42 a.m., police responded to the area of Leonardtown Road and Oliver Shop Road in Bryantown, for the…
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AUDIO: State Fire Marshal Investigating Early Morning House Fire in Mechanicsville, No Injuries Reported
By The Citizen on February 4, 2021
On Thursday, February 4, 2021, at approximately 1:05 a.m., firefighters from Mechanicsville, Hughesville, Seventh District, Leonardtown, and Hollywood responded to the 28800 block of Riverwatch…
Commissioners Approve Public Hearing Requests
By The Citizen on February 3, 2021
The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County have approved requests from the Department of Land Use & Growth Management for Public Hearings on three requested amendments.…
United States Attorney Robert K. Hur to Leave Department of Justice After Serving as Chief Federal Law Enforcement Officer in Maryland Since 2018
By The Citizen on February 3, 2021
United States Attorney Robert K. Hur announced today that he will resign his position as the chief federal law enforcement officer for the District of…
Maryland Fishing Report – February 3, 2021
By The Citizen on February 3, 2021
Despite cold mid-winter weather, anglers across Maryland are enjoying fun fishing experiences ranging from the pre-season stockings of trout, to chain pickerel and blue catfish,…
UPDATE: St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Fatal Vehicle Collision That Killed 43-Year-Old Piney Point Woman
By The Citizen on February 2, 2021
UPDATE 2/2/2021: On Monday, February 1, 2021 at approximately 4:18 p.m., officers from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of Piney…
Charles County’s First African American Sheriff’s Speak Out on Police Diversity, Black History Month
By The Citizen on February 2, 2021
Sheriff Troy Berry was elected as Sheriff of Charles County in 2014, making him the first African American Sheriff in our Agency’s history. In addition…
Governor Hogan to Deliver Virtual State of the State Address on Wednesday, February 3, 2021
By The Citizen on February 2, 2021
Governor Larry Hogan will deliver his seventh State of the State address on Wednesday, February 3. In accordance with federal and state health guidelines, the…
St. Mary’s County Government, COVID-19 Test and Vaccine Sites, and NAS Patuxent River Schedules/Closures for Tuesday, February 2, 2021
By The Citizen on February 2, 2021
Due to inclement weather the St. Mary’s County Health Department’s drive-thru COVID-19 testing sites will be closed and the COVID-19 vaccine clinic cancelled on Tuesday,…
Maryland COVID-19 Vaccination Update: Monday, February 1, 2021
By The Citizen on February 2, 2021
As of Monday, February 1, 2021., Maryland providers have administered 544,369 COVID-19 vaccines, and 78% of all first doses have been given. The average daily…
Department of Justice Launches Global Action Against NetWalker Ransomware, NetWalker Defendant Charged, Nearly $500,000 Seized
By The Citizen on February 2, 2021
The Department of Justice announced a coordinated international law enforcement action to disrupt a sophisticated form of ransomware known as NetWalker. NetWalker ransomware has impacted…
NAS Patuxent River Operating Under Two-Hour Delayed Arrival/Unscheduled Leave/Telework Status for Monday, Feb 1 and Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021 Due to Weather
By The Citizen on February 1, 2021
NAS Patuxent River is to open on a 2-hour delayed arrival schedule for Monday, February 1 and Tuesday, February 2, 2021 due to inclement weather.…
Snow Emergency Plan in Effect for Southern Maryland on Sunday, January 31st
By The Citizen on January 31, 2021
The Snow Emergency Plan for Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s Counties has been placed into effect on January 31, 2021. The quick accumulation of snow…
Governor Hogan Announces South African COVID-19 Variant Identified in Maryland
By The Citizen on January 30, 2021
Governor Larry Hogan today announced that state health officials have confirmed a case of COVID-19 caused by the new B.1.351 variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus…
NAS Patuxent River to Participate in Antiterrorism, Force Protection Exercise Citadel Shield-Solid Curtain
By The Citizen on January 30, 2021
Naval installations in the National Capital Region will participate in an annual anti-terrorism force protection exercise February 1, to February 12, 2021. These Naval installations…