On Friday, July 4, 2025, at approximately 10:21 a.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the intersection of Three Notch Road and Mattapany Road…
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A Soaring Success: Maryland’s Bald Eagle Population Recovery!
By The Citizen on July 4, 2025
For 18 years, Glenn Therres watched the recovery of Maryland’s bald eagles from the window of a four-seater plane. The long-time bald eagle biologist for…
Natural Resources Police Conducting ‘Operation Dry Water’ to Combat Boating Under the Influence
By The Citizen on July 4, 2025
This Independence Day weekend, the Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) will ramp up patrols and enforcement efforts throughout the busiest boating holiday of the year.…
Public Notice: Solomons Fireworks Traffic & Pedestrian Safety Plan
By The Citizen on July 3, 2025
As we gear up for the upcoming Fireworks celebration, please be aware of the following Traffic Operations and Pedestrian Safety Plan in place to help…
Steer Clear Of Thieves For Vehicle Theft Prevention Month
By The Citizen on July 3, 2025
Maryland State Police and the Maryland Vehicle Theft Prevention Council are reminding motorists to take proactive steps to protect their vehicles during National Vehicle Theft…
National Weather Service Confirms Touchdown of EF-0 Tornado in St. Mary’s County During Severe Storms
By The Citizen on July 3, 2025
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC – Wed Jul 2 2025: NWS Damage Survey for July 1, 2025, Beauvue Tornado Event. Rating: EF-0 Estimated Peak…
Couple Charged with Credit Card Fraud, Identity Theft and Theft from Lions Camp Merrick Funds
By The Citizen on July 2, 2025
Detectives assigned to the Charles County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division have charged a former employee and a volunteer of Lions Camp Merrick, Inc., with…
Fire Marshal Investigating House Fire in Leonardtown
By The Citizen on July 2, 2025
On Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at approximately 7:47 a.m., firefighters from Leonardtown, Second District, Bay District, Hollywood, NAS Patuxent River and Seventh District were dispatched to…
UPDATE: St. Mary’s County Mourns the Loss of Veteran Deputy Mark Porter
By The Citizen on July 1, 2025
UPDATE 7/2/2025: On the evening of July 1, the Fraternal Order of Police – St. Mary’s County Lodge 7 shared a message from Sheriff…
California Woman’s Entire 5 Year Sentence Suspended After Committing Medicaid Fraud
By The Citizen on July 1, 2025
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today announced the sentencing of Malaysia Shabree Brown, 26, of California, Maryland, stemming from allegations that she billed Medicaid for…
Judge Kenneth Talley Named District Administrative Judge for the District Court of Maryland in Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s Counties
By The Citizen on June 30, 2025
District Court of Maryland Chief Judge John P. Morrissey, with the approval of Supreme Court of Maryland Chief Justice Matthew J. Fader, has named Charles…
DNR Introduces New MD Outdoors Licensing System
By The Citizen on June 30, 2025
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ new online licensing system, MD Outdoors, is now available for residents and visitors to purchase Maryland hunting and fishing licenses…
Motorcyclist Flown to Trauma Center with Serious Injuries After Mechanicsville Crash
By The Citizen on June 28, 2025
On Saturday, June 28, 2025, at approximately 1:57 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the intersection of Budds Creek Road and Thompson…
Office of the State Fire Marshal Urge Marylanders to Celebrate Safely with Public Fireworks Displays
By The Citizen on June 27, 2025
As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, the Office of the State Fire Marshal joined the Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services and…
One Flown to Trauma Center After Single Vehicle Rollover in Leonardtown, State Police Investigating
By The Citizen on June 26, 2025
On Thursday, June 26, 2025, at approximately 4:02 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of the Leonardtown High School on…