On Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at approximately 4:53 p.m., firefighters responded to the area of 1715 Weems Road in Port Republic, for the reported brush…
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Maryland State Police To Increase Patrols Over St. Patrick’s Day Weekend, 2025
By The Citizen on March 12, 2025
Maryland State Police are urging motorists to avoid aggressive, distracted and impaired driving throughout St. Patrick’s Day weekend. Maryland State Troopers from all 23 barracks,…
Semi-Truck Running Red Light Causes Serious Rollover Collision in Leonardtown, Sending One to Hospital
By The Citizen on March 12, 2025
On Thursday, March 6, 2025, at approximately 11:45 a.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the intersection of Point Lookout Road and Fairgrounds…
Firefighters Respond to Large Brush Fire in St. Mary’s County
By The Citizen on March 9, 2025
On Sunday, March 9, 2025, at approximately 3:05 p.m., firefighters from Leonardtown and Second District responded to the 23000 block of Point Lookout Road in…
Minor Injuries Reported After Single Vehicle Strikes Trees in Callaway
By The Citizen on March 7, 2025
On Friday, March 7, 2025, at 5:22 a.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Point Lookout Road and Walk This…
Despite Severe Fall Fire Weather, Maryland Wildfire Damage Less Extensive During 2024 Than Previous Year
By The Citizen on March 7, 2025
The number of wildfires in Maryland during 2024 was much higher than the ten-year average, but acreage burned was significantly lower, according to the Maryland Forest…
Lexington Park Woman Arrested for Impaired Driving After Single Vehicle Crash Involving NAS Patuxent River Security Fence
By The Citizen on March 7, 2025
On Thursday, March 6, 2025, at approximately 3:25 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Three Notch Road and Southampton…
One Transported to Trauma Center After Single Vehicle Strikes Pole and Flips in Mechanicsville
By The Citizen on March 6, 2025
On Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at approximately 9:24 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Point Lookout Road and Marion…
UPDATE: More Charges Added for Prince Frederick Man Who Filmed Firefighters for Social Media is Charged with Arson
By The Citizen on March 5, 2025
UPDATE 3/5/2025: The social media creator arrested last Friday in Charles County was arrested today in St. Mary’s County on nearly identical charges. Joshua Christian-Stanley…
Southern Maryland Under Severe Thunderstorm Watch
By The Citizen on March 5, 2025
UPDATE 3/5/2025: This Afternoon and Tonight – A line of strong to severe thunderstorms will impact the region later this morning and continue into this…
Southern Maryland Under Elevated Fire Conditions, Possible Severe Weather and Strong Storms This Week
By The Citizen on March 4, 2025
Today and Tonight – Tuesday, March 4th, 2025. NWS advises of Elevated fire weather conditions are possible through this evening for St. Mary’s and Calvert…
Prince Frederick Man Who Filmed Firefighters for Social Media Arrested for Arson
By The Citizen on February 28, 2025
Joshua Christian-Stanley Jackson, 21, of Prince Frederick, who records fire department responses for social media was arrested earlier today after investigators determined he was responsible…
Maryland State Police Investigating Two Found Unresponsive in St. Ingoes, Both Transported in Critical Condition
By The Citizen on February 27, 2025
On Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at approximately 6:15 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Grayson Road and Villa Road…
No Injuries After Vehicle Strikes Pole, Road Sign, and Garage in Leonardtown
By The Citizen on February 27, 2025
On Thursday, February 27, 2025, at approximately 8:00 a.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to 26961 Point Lookout Road in Leonardtown, for the…
Firefighters Quickly Extinguish Shed Fire That Spreads to House in Lexington Park, No Injuries Reported
By The Citizen on February 26, 2025
On Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at approximately 2:34 p.m., firefighters from Bay District, NAS Patuxent River, Second District and Hollywood responded to the area of…