An investigation by the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Vice/Narcotics Unit culminated in the arrests of Antwian M. Johnson, 38, of Prince Frederick, and Shannon…
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Two Arrested in St. Mary’s County for Felony Drug and Firearm Offenses
By The Citizen on December 5, 2024
Authorities in St. Mary’s County have arrested a man and a woman on multiple felony charges related to drug trafficking and firearms. The suspects, identified…
VIDEO: What to Expect at a Sobriety Checkpoint and How to Act
By The Citizen on December 5, 2024
Sobriety checkpoints are common tools law enforcement uses to ensure road safety by identifying impaired drivers. If you find yourself approaching one, it can be…
Police in St. Mary’s County to Conduct Sobriety Checkpoint on Friday, December 6, 2024
By The Citizen on December 5, 2024
To mitigate alcohol-related accidents and their devastating consequences, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office (SMCSO) will conduct a roadside sobriety checkpoint in the vicinity of…
Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack – Weekly Press Release 12/4/2024
By The Citizen on December 4, 2024
The Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack is a full-service barrack, meaning it provides a comprehensive range of law enforcement services to the community in St.…
Unsolved Cold Case File of Henrietta Ragan – A Rape and Murder in Leonardtown 1959
By The Citizen on December 4, 2024
Unsolved Cold Case Files: HENRIETTA RAGAN – In 1959, Leonardtown, Maryland, was a quaint little place where everyone knew one another. Tonight, 65 years ago,…
Mother and Two Children Flown Out After Single Vehicle Rollover in Mechanicsville
By The Citizen on December 4, 2024
On Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at 9:10 a.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of 40517 New Market Turner Road and…
Avenue Man Faces Second-Degree Assault Charges in St. Mary’s County
By The Citizen on December 3, 2024
Joseph Franklin Burch, 27, of Avenue, has been charged with second-degree assault following an incident on July 28, 2024, according to court documents filed in…
Fort Washington Man Charged with Multiple Offenses Following Lexington Park Incident
By The Citizen on December 3, 2024
Andre Timothy Green, 35, of Fort Washington, was arrested after an altercation at a residence in Lexington Park, on November 25, 2024. The charges stem…
Fort Washington Man Arrested on Multiple Offenses Following Lexington Park Incident
By The Citizen on December 3, 2024
Andre Timothy Green, 35, of Fort Washington, was arrested after an altercation at a residence in Lexington Park, on November 25, 2024. The charges stem…
One Injured After Vehicle Strikes Wentworth Nursery Greenhouse, Police Investigating
By The Citizen on December 3, 2024
On Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at approximately 3:21 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the Wentworth Nursery located at 41170 Oakville Road…
Prosecutors Successfully Argue for Murderer’s LIFE Sentence to Endure
By The Citizen on December 2, 2024
State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling announced today that a convicted murderer’s sentence of LIFE without the possibility of parole will stand. Earlier this year, Dana Collins,…
Lexington Park Woman Arrested After Handgun Found During Traffic Stop
By The Citizen on December 2, 2024
On November 27, 2024, Rayshona T. Jones, 35, of Lexington Park, was arrested after a traffic stop conducted by the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office…
Fourteen of 18 Businesses Pass Tobacco and Alcohol Compliance Checks
By The Citizen on December 2, 2024
On November 26, 2024, The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Alcohol Enforcement Unit conducted a succession of Tobacco and Alcohol compliance checks within St. Mary’s…
Lexington Park Man Arrested on Drug Charges Following Traffic Stop
By The Citizen on December 2, 2024
On November 27, 2024, John F. Dorsey, a 36, of Lexington Park, was arrested after a routine traffic stop in St. Mary’s County led to…