On Friday, September 27, 2024, at approximately 12:15 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the Hills Store, Bar and Grill located at…
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St. Mary’s County Postal Worker Charged with Stealing Checks Worth Over $84,000 From Delivery Route
By The Citizen on September 25, 2024
A United States Postal Service (USPS) employee in California, Maryland, has been charged with multiple federal offenses following allegations of mail theft and check fraud.…
St. Mary’s Deputies Commended for Quick Work in Apprehending Juvenile Carjacking Suspects
By The Citizen on September 25, 2024
In a coordinated operation, deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, assisted by the Calvert and Charles County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Services Teams, executed…
Young Child Nearly Struck and Puppy Killed by Suspect in Stolen Vehicle in Lexington Park
By The Citizen on September 25, 2024
On Sunday, September 22, 2024, a red 2018 Toyota Highlander SUV with Maryland registration plates was stolen from the 45000 block of Morgallion Way in…
UPDATE: Mechanicsville Man Charged After Helping Steal Liquor from Bradford’s Neighborhood Market
By The Citizen on September 24, 2024
UPDATE 9/24/2024: Marlo Lionel Herbert, 46, of Mechanicsville, has been charged with misdemeanor theft after a must appear non-traffic citation was issued to him on…
Maryland’s Small Game and Wild Turkey Seasons Provide Abundant Fall Hunting Opportunities
By The Citizen on September 24, 2024
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters that squirrel, rabbit, fall turkey, and other small game seasons are either underway or set to open in the coming weeks. Some…
Fall 2024 Trout Stocking to Begin Across Maryland
By The Citizen on September 24, 2024
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will begin fall trout stocking in early October as soon as water levels and temperatures are acceptable for…
UPDATE: Police Seeking Video After Multiple Attempted Armed Carjackings in St. Mary’s County
By The Citizen on September 23, 2024
UPDATE 9/23/2024: The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office requests the public’s assistance in gathering any surveillance footage that may aid in the ongoing investigation into…
Another Shooting in Lexington Park Leaves One Man Shot and Homes Damaged
By The Citizen on September 22, 2024
Authorities are investigating a shooting that occurred late Sunday night in the 22000 block of Valley Estates Drive. According to officials, at approximately 10:40 p.m.…
Escalating Gun Violence in St. Mary’s County: Part Two – A Community Under Siege
By The Citizen on September 22, 2024
Over the past several months, St. Mary’s County, Maryland, has witnessed an alarming surge in gun violence and gun-related crimes. From shootings at local homes…
Crime Surge Overwhelms St. Mary’s County Amid Law Enforcement Leadership Concerns
By The Citizen on September 22, 2024
St. Mary’s County has recently witnessed a troubling spike in criminal activities, leaving many residents anxious about their safety. A series of alarming incidents—including murders,…
Police Investigating Multiple Attempted Armed Carjackings in St. Mary’s County
By The Citizen on September 22, 2024
On Saturday, September 21, 2024, at approximately 9:41 p.m., police responded to a residence in California to make contact with an attempted carjacking victim. The…
Stolen Handgun Recovered During Early Morning Traffic Stop in Waldorf
By The Citizen on September 20, 2024
On September 14, 2024, at around 3:24 a.m., a routine traffic stop in Waldorf resulted in the recovery of a stolen firearm and the arrest…
Garage Destroyed After Fire in Mechanicsville, Cause Remains Under Investigation
By The Citizen on September 20, 2024
On Friday, September 20, 2024, at approximately 9:20 p.m., firefighters from Hollywood, Leonardtown, Mechanicsville, Bay District, Prince Frederick, Solomons and Seventh District responded to the…
One Transported to Trauma Center After Serious Crash in California
By The Citizen on September 20, 2024
On Friday, September 20, 2024, at 2:17 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the intersection of St. Andrew’s Church Road and Indian…