Julia Renee Foster, 27, of Mechanicsville, was arrested on August 18, 2024, following an incident at an Arby’s parking lot located on Market Drive in…
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Employee at Home Goods in California Charged with Theft Scheme Over $3,800
By The Citizen on August 24, 2024
Martha Jean Cotterell, 57, of Lexington Park, was arrested on July 30, 2024, and charged with multiple felony theft offenses. According to court documents, Cotterell…
Family Crime Ring – Mechanicsville Trio Busted in Major Drug and Gun Operation
By The Citizen on August 23, 2024
Three men from Mechanicsville have been indicted on a series of drug and firearm charges following investigations by the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office. James…
Escalating Gun Violence in St. Mary’s County: Part One – A Community Under Siege
By The Citizen on August 23, 2024
St. Mary’s County, once known for its peaceful and tight-knit communities, is now grappling with an alarming rise in gun violence. The surge in shootings…
Police Investigating Yet Another Night of Shots Fired on Columbus Drive
By The Citizen on August 23, 2024
On Thursday, August 22, 2024, at approximately 9:22 p.m., police responded to the 46000 block of Columbus Drive, for at least seven 911 callers reporting 20…
Man Flown to Trauma Center After Rollover Collision in Great Mills
By The Citizen on August 23, 2024
On Thursday, August 22, 2024, at approximately 8:40 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Flat Iron Road and Stoney Court…
UPDATE: 18-Year-Old Great Mills Teen Arrested for Stabbing in Lexington Park
By The Citizen on August 21, 2024
UPDATE 8/20/2024: On August 19, 2024, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to a stabbing on Great Mills Road in Lexington Park. The incident…
UPDATE: Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Head-on Collision in Mechanicsville
By The Citizen on August 21, 2024
UPDATE 8/21/2024: On Monday August 19, 2024, at approximately 6:01 pm, Troopers assigned to the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack responded to a serious motor…
UPDATE: Driver Dies Following Medical Emergency in Lexington Park Single-Vehicle Crash
By The Citizen on August 21, 2024
UPDATE 8/21/2024: The passenger of the Jeep Grand Cherokee told deputies the driver was having a medical emergency when the vehicle left the roadway. The…
Lexington Park Man Faces Multiple Charges After Incident on Great Mills Road
By The Citizen on August 20, 2024
On August 19, 2024, Turez L. Creek, 35, of Lexington Park, was arrested and charged with multiple misdemeanors following an incident in Great Mills, Maryland.…
Little Flower School Annual Patriot Day Run/Walk to Honor 9/11 and Local ‘Patriots’ on September 7th, 2024
By The Citizen on August 20, 2024
Little Flower School will host its ninth annual Patriot Day 5K run/walk September 7 to commemorate the anniversary of Sept. 11 and honor local patriots:…
St. Mary’s County’s Unique Approach to Police Accountability Raises Concerns Over Oversight and Public Trust
By The Citizen on August 20, 2024
St. Mary’s County in Maryland is taking a different approach when it comes to holding police officers accountable for their actions, and some people are…
Man Stabbed on Great Mills Road in Front of St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Station
By The Citizen on August 19, 2024
On Monday, August 19, 2024, at approximately 5:45 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services were dispatched to the area of 21636 Great Mills Road…
Fatal Head-on Motor Vehicle Collision in Mechanicsville Under Investigation
By The Citizen on August 19, 2024
On Monday, August 19, 2024, at 5:59 p.m., police, fire and emergency medical services responded to the area of New Market Turner Road and Livingston…
La Plata Residence Completely Destroyed After Early Morning Fire, No Injuries Reported
By The Citizen on August 19, 2024
On Sunday, August 18, 2024, at approximately 2:20 a.m., firefighters responded to 4490 Jimmy Greens Place in La Plata, for the reported house on fire.…