Maryland hunters harvested 18,930 deer during the early portion of the 2025 archery and muzzleloader seasons. The harvest was an 8.1% decrease from last year’s official harvest of 20,592 deer for…
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Police Investigating Vehicle Fire in Clements, No Injuries Reported
By The Citizen on November 10, 2025
On Sunday, November 9, 2025, at approximately 1:28 p.m., firefighters responded to the Jimmy’s Autobody located at 23673 Budds Creek Road in Clements, for the…
Multiple Teens Injured After Crashing Vehicle Into Parked Cars in Lexington Park
By The Citizen on November 10, 2025
On Sunday, November 9, 2025, at approximately 9:22 a.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the 21000 block of Spring Valley Drive in…
MDOT Urges All Road Users to Use Extra Caution on The Roads This Fall Season
By The Citizen on November 7, 2025
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration and the Maryland Highway Safety Office are reminding all roadway users to exercise extreme caution as days…
St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Transitioning from Nixle to New Alert and Tip Platform: tip411
By The Citizen on November 7, 2025
The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is transitioning to a new alert and tip submission platform: tip411, which will replace the Nixle system currently in…
Charged Again and Again: Lexington Park Man Linked to $10,500 in St. Mary’s County Store Thefts
By The Citizen on November 6, 2025
Robert James Grinder, 35, of Lexington Park, is facing a growing list of charges in connection with a series of retail thefts that span several…
Hollywood Man Charged with 48 Counts of Animal Cruelty Involving Emus, Pigs, Goats, and a Horse
By The Citizen on November 6, 2025
Thomas Newton Ferrall, IV, 47, of Hollywood, is facing 48 counts of animal cruelty after authorities alleged he failed to provide food, water, and shelter…
Leonardtown Man Charged After Weapon Found in St. Mary’s County Jail Cell
By The Citizen on November 5, 2025
Charles Henry Thompson Jr., 31, of Leonardtown, is facing a felony charge after correctional staff allegedly discovered a homemade weapon in his jail cell earlier…
4th Annual “No Hunger November” Food Drive Underway in Southern Maryland
By The Citizen on November 5, 2025
The 4th Annual No Hunger November Food Drive, organized by the Maryland State Police – La Plata Barrack, began on Saturday, November 1. The initiative…
Child Flown to Children’s Center, Two Adults Injured After Motor Vehicle Collision in Lexington Park
By The Citizen on November 5, 2025
On Saturday, November 1, 2025, at approximately 3:05 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Great Mills Road and Australia…
Woman Flown to Trauma Center After Falling from Roof in Mechanicsville
By The Citizen on November 5, 2025
On Sunday, November 2, 2025, at approximately 1:15 p.m., emergency medical services responded to 30000 block of Melissa Court in Mechanicsville, for the reported traumatic…
Hollywood Man Charged with Stealing $74,000 Worth of Construction Equipment from La Plata Business
By The Citizen on November 5, 2025
Thomas Newton Ferrall IV, 47, of Hollywood has been charged in Charles County District Court with felony theft after allegedly failing to return rented construction…
St. Mary’s County Commissioner Meeting Rollup – November 4, 2025
By The Citizen on November 5, 2025
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…
Police Seeking Information on Dirt Bike Riders Who Vandalized Property in Mechanicsville
By The Citizen on November 4, 2025
On Saturday, November 1, 2025, at approximately 1:00 p.m., deputies responded to the 40000 block of Waterview Drive in Mechanicsville for a report of two…
One Injured, One Flown to Trauma Center After Multi-Vehicle Collision in Great Mills
By The Citizen on October 31, 2025
On Friday, October 31, 2025, at approximately 12:07 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the Dyson Building Center located at 20375 Point…