The Maryland State Police are participating in the 27th National Drug Take Back Day as part of the ongoing fight against opioid addiction. Police urge people…
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All Arrests and Criminal Summons Issued in St. Mary’s County 9/24/2024 to 10/3/2024
By The Citizen on October 3, 2024
On August 4, 2024, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office discontinued providing the citizens of Southern Maryland and media with its weekly “Notable Arrests/DUIs/Summonses/Warrants” list.…
Tyquan Samuel Wills, 25, of Lexington Park – A History of Criminal Activity in St. Mary’s County
By The Citizen on October 3, 2024
Tyquan Samuel Wills, 25, of Lexington Park, has been involved in a series of criminal incidents since 2020, leading to multiple convictions and prison sentences.…
UPDATE – DETAILS RELEASED: High-Speed Chase in St. Mary’s County Leads to Multiple Arrests, Including Attempted Murder Suspect
By The Citizen on October 3, 2024
UPDATE 10/3/2024 @ 4:30 pm: On October 2, 2024, deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office arrested three individuals following a vehicle pursuit and…
St. Mary’s County Mourns the Passing of Judge Michael J. Stamm, County Administrative Judge
By The Citizen on October 3, 2024
St. Mary’s County is mourning the passing of Michael J. Stamm, County Administrative Judge of the St. Mary’s County Circuit Court, 7th Judicial Circuit. Judge…
St. Mary’s County Woman Arrested for Stealing Crab Meat in Two Separate Incidents at Weis Market in Lexington Park
By The Citizen on October 3, 2024
Ashley Renee Harvey, 30, of Lexington Park, is facing charges of theft and trespassing after two incidents at Weis Markets on Great Mills Road, in…
Courtroom Chaos: Mechanicsville Man Tackled After Attempted Escape During Court Hearing
By The Citizen on October 3, 2024
Devin E. Webb, 38, of Mechanicsville, was arrested on October 1, 2024, after an alleged attempt to escape from custody during a court appearance at…
UPDATE: Piney Point Man Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison After Admitting to Performing Sexual Acts on His Dog
By The Citizen on October 2, 2024
UPDATE 10/2/2024: Sean Patrick Kraese was sentenced to 7 years in prison on October 1, 2024, after be convicted on multiple counts of animal cruelty…
VIDEO: State’s Attorney Jamie Sterling Proposes Office Reorganization to Enhance Efficiency and Prosecution
By The Citizen on October 1, 2024
During the St. Mary’s County Commissioners meeting on October 1, 2024, Jamie Sterling, the State’s Attorney for St. Mary’s County, presented a proposal for a…
Bow Hunting Now Restricted at Elms Beach Property
By The Citizen on October 1, 2024
St. Mary’s County Government (SMCG) is announcing changes to bow hunting access on county-leased acreage at the Elms Beach property. Effective immediately, hunting is no…
Rescheduling of Marijuana: DEA’s Proposed Rulemaking and Hearing
By The Citizen on September 30, 2024
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), a part of the Department of Justice, has announced a public hearing regarding a significant change in how marijuana is…
One Transported to Trauma Center After Multi-Vehicle Crash in Mechanicsville
By The Citizen on September 28, 2024
On Friday, September 27, 2024, at approximately 9:32 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Three Notch Road and New…
UPDATE: Waldorf Man Faces 140 Years for House Fire that Killed Mother and Child
By The Citizen on September 27, 2024
UPDATE 9/27/2024: Tony Covington, State’s Attorney for Charles County, announced that on Friday, September 27, 2024, a Charles County jury, after a 10-day trial, convicted…
Teen Arrested After Attempted Motor Vehicle Theft; Police Seeking Additional Suspect
By The Citizen on September 27, 2024
On Wednesday, September 25, 2024, police responded to a motor vehicle theft report in the 21000 block of South Essex Drive in Lexington Park at…
Second Suspect at Large After Lexington Park Vehicle Break-In, Public Asked for Help
By The Citizen on September 27, 2024
On Wednesday, September 25, 2024, deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to an attempted vehicle theft in the 21000 block of South…