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…
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International Overdose Awareness Day Recognizes Those Affected by Addiction
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…
Stop For School Buses: What Are The Laws In Maryland?
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
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
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…
Fire Department Vehicle Catches on Fire in Leonardtown While Responding to Structure Fire
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
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…
One Flown to Trauma Center After Single Vehicle Rollover in Clements
On Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at approximately 9:53 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of 24990 Budds Creek Road and Dorothy…
St. Mary’s County Commissioner Meeting Rollup – August 22, 2023
The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County (CSMC) began their business meeting with an invocation and the pledge, followed by approval of the consent agenda. The…
2020 Murder of 21-Year-Old St. Mary’s County Man, Antoine Jamal Bowman Remains Unsolved
On August 22, 2020, at approximately 12:30 a.m. deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 21800 block of Ronald Drive in…
AUDIO: Police and Youth Football Organization Release Statements on Fight During Football Game in Lexington Park
UPDATE – St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Statement on Fights at Lancaster Park: On Sunday, August 20, 2023, at approximately 2:18pm fights involving bystanders erupted…
Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department Regrets to Announce Passing of Life Member Richard Pilkerton
The Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department regrets to announce the passing of Life Member Richard “Ricky” Pilkerton. Ricky passed away with family by his side on…
Ridge Volunteer Fire Department Receives Donated Drinking Water from Anheuser-Busch to Support Response Efforts
By Ridge Vice President / Lieutenant Scot Best: The Ridge Volunteer Fire Department recently received a donation of canned emergency drinking water from leading brewer…
Police Investigating Another Juvenile Shot in Lexington Park, Third Shooting in Three Days
On Sunday, August 20, 2023, at approximately 5:40 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the 21600 block of Enterprise Road in Lexington Park,…
AUDIO: Police from St. Mary’s and Charles County Respond to Large Fight During Scrimmage Football Game in Lexington Park
On Sunday, August 20, 2023, a scrimmage football game day was hosted between the Pax River Raiders and Peppermill Pirates at the Lancaster Park in…