UPDATE 8/31/2025: Forestry crews remain on scene – Firefighters operated for over 8 hours on an approximate 14+ acre brush fire off of Bluff Point…
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Lexington Park Man Faces Felony Charges After He Allegedly Slammed Dog on Concrete
By The Citizen on August 31, 2025
Darius Chew, 21, of Lexington Park, has been formally charged with two felony counts of aggravated animal cruelty and two misdemeanor counts of animal cruelty…
Lexington Park Man Charged After Trespassing and Theft Incident at Walmart
By The Citizen on August 30, 2025
Craig Andrew Kennedy, 61, of Lexington Park, is facing multiple misdemeanor charges following an incident at the Walmart located on Miramar Way in California, St.…
Firefighters from Throughout Southern Maryland Battling Large Woods Fire in Charles County
By The Citizen on August 30, 2025
On Saturday, August 30, 2025, at 3:10 p.m., firefighters were dispatched to the area of 10560 Bluff Point Road in Nanjemoy, for the reported large…
No Injuries Reported, Two Rescued After 40 Foot Yacht Catches Fire in St. Mary’s River
By The Citizen on August 30, 2025
On Saturday, August 30, 2025, at approximately 1:17 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services were dispatched to the area of the St. Mary’s River…
Maryland State Police Boosting Enforcement Efforts for a Safer Labor Day 2025
By The Citizen on August 30, 2025
The Maryland State Police urge all motorists to prioritize safety during Labor Day weekend and to avoid impaired, distracted, and aggressive driving to protect yourself…
Man Flown to Trauma Center After Intentionally Striking Utility Pole in Great Mills
By The Citizen on August 30, 2025
On Saturday, August 30, 2025, at approximately 2:15 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Point Lookout Road and Indian…
VIDEO UPDATE: First Responders Save Man After Medical Emergency Leads to Crash in Lexington Park
By The Citizen on August 29, 2025
UPDATE 8/29/2025: Deputy Bianca Milton was honored with a Life Saving Award. At approximately 12:10 p.m., deputies, firefighters, and EMS personnel responded to Lexwood Drive…
Three of Six Businesses Pass Alcohol Compliance Checks in St. Mary’s County
By The Citizen on August 29, 2025
On Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at approximately 3 p.m., the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Alcohol Enforcement Unit conducted a series of covert alcohol compliance…
Police Investigating Hit and Run in Charlotte Hall, Woman Flown to Trauma Center
By The Citizen on August 28, 2025
On Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at approximately 7:55 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Henry Lane and Hancock Way…
Lexington Park Convicted Felon Arrested Again and Released
By The Citizen on August 27, 2025
Marcus Anthony Mills, 38, of Lexington Park, was arrested again on August 21, 2025, after deputies with the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office reported finding…
Maryland Begins Migratory Game Bird Hunting Seasons for 2025-2026
By The Citizen on August 26, 2025
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has announced the state’s 2025-2026 migratory game bird hunting seasons, the first of which begin Sept. 1. Bag limits, season dates,…
Mechanicsville Man Arrested on Firearms and Narcotics Charges
By The Citizen on August 26, 2025
Following an extensive investigation into suspected drug-related activities, detectives from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division executed search and seizure warrants on…
Leonardtown Woman Charged with Theft and Disorderly Conduct at JCPenney in St. Mary’s County
By The Citizen on August 25, 2025
Christina Lee Calero, 46, of Leonardtown, has been charged with misdemeanor theft and disorderly conduct following an incident at the JCPenney store in California, Maryland…
Five Women Charged After Assault Inside Wawa Store in California, Maryland
By The Citizen on August 21, 2025
Five women from Lexington Park and Waldorf are facing second-degree assault charges following a violent group attack on a woman inside a Wawa convenience store…