On Sunday, September 8, 2024, at 3:58 p.m., St. Mary’s County 911 Communications Center broadcasted a traffic complaint to officers for a vehicle weaving all…
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Traffic Safety: A Comprehensive Five-Year Crash Data Analysis – Part 3, St. Mary’s County
By The Citizen on September 7, 2024
As St. Mary’s County continues to expand and develop, traffic safety remains a critical issue for local residents, law enforcement, and policymakers. Understanding the patterns…
UPDATE: All Children Accounted for and Out of Storm Drain in Leonardtown
By The Citizen on September 7, 2024
UPDATE 9/7/2024 : All children have been accounted for as of 4:46 p.m. No injuries reported. Units returning to service. 9/7/2024 @ 3:48 p.m.: On…
Two Injured After Speeding Vehicle Loses Control and Causes Crash in California
By The Citizen on September 6, 2024
On Friday, September 6, 2024, at approximately 4:53 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Indian Bridge Road and Grammas…
Maryland State Police Investigating Death at Hollywood Workplace
By The Citizen on September 6, 2024
On Thursday, September 5, 2024, at 9:26 p.m., firefighters and emergency medical services responded to Chaney Enterprises in Airport View Drive in Hollywood, Maryland, for…
UPDATE: False Report of Shooting at Lancaster Park Leads to Panic in Community
By The Citizen on September 6, 2024
UPDATE 9/6/2024: The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office PIO has released information about the false report of a shooting at Lancaster Park, 15 hours after…
$700,000 in Federal Funding Approved for 7 Fire Departments in Charles and St. Mary’s Counties
By The Citizen on September 5, 2024
In a major win for Southern Maryland’s fire departments, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin, along with Congressman Steny Hoyer, have announced that…
16-Year-Old Transported to Hospital After Dirt Bike Crash in Lexington Park
By The Citizen on September 4, 2024
On Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at approximately 5:40 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the 47000 block of Silver Slate Drive in…
Join us for the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department Fall Carnival!
By The Citizen on September 3, 2024
Mark your calendars for a fantastic family event! The Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department is thrilled to host our annual Fall Carnival from September 13th to…
No Injuries Reported After House Fire in Clements, Cause Remains Under Investigation
By The Citizen on September 3, 2024
On Monday, September 2, 2024, at approximately 7:18 p.m., firefighters from Seventh District, Leonardtown, Hollywood, Hughesville, and Mechanicsville responded to the 24000 block of Long…
The Alarming Rise of Roadway Deaths in Southern Maryland
By The Citizen on September 2, 2024
As we move through 2024, Southern Maryland is facing a troubling increase in deadly accidents on our roads. This past Labor Day weekend, instead of…
9-Year-Old Flown to Children’s Center After A Reported Tree Cutting Accident in Mechanicsville
By The Citizen on September 2, 2024
On Sunday, September 1, 2024, at approximately 2:43 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the 29000 block of Oak Road in Mechanicsville,…
Police Investigating Driver Killed After Single Vehicle Crash in Charlotte Hall
By The Citizen on September 2, 2024
On Sunday, September 1, 2024, at 7:02 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Three Notch Road and Golden Beach…
30-Year-Old Male Flown to Trauma Center After Stabbing in Leonardtown
By The Citizen on September 1, 2024
On Sunday, August 31, 2024, at approximately 11:41 p.m., police responded to 25470 Point Lookout Road in Leonardtown, for an active physical fight involving a…
No Injuries Reported After Single Vehicle Strikes Pole in Mechanicsville, Occupant Flees on Foot
By The Citizen on September 1, 2024
On Saturday, August 30, 2024, at approximately 7:12 p.m., police, fire and emergency medical services responded to the area of Old Flora Corner Road and…