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Waldorf Man Charged with Multiple Child Sexual Abuse Offenses in St. Mary’s and Charles Counties
By The Citizen on August 14, 2025
Terrod Lamar Branson, 39, of Waldorf, has been charged with multiple counts of rape, sexual abuse of a minor, and assault following allegations involving a…
Great Mills Man Charged in Connection to 11-Year-Olds Death That Occurred in May 2025
By The Citizen on August 12, 2025
UPDATE 8/12/2025: On Thursday, May 8, 2025, deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office along with emergency medical services personnel responded to the 22000…
Fairfax Man Charged After Loaded Handgun, DUI Arrest at Maryland Raceway
By The Citizen on August 12, 2025
Jamere Andre Alexander, 37, of Fairfax, VA, is facing multiple firearm and traffic charges following an incident at the Maryland International Raceway in Mechanicsville on…
Two Injured After Head-on Collision with Entrapment in Great mills
By The Citizen on August 10, 2025
On Sunday, August 10, 2025, at approximately 3:30 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Chancellors Run Road and FDR…
UPDATE: Missing Person Alert Cancelled – Cassandra Located Unharmed
By The Citizen on August 9, 2025
UPDATE 8/9/2025 @ 10:45 P.M.: Per the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, Cassandra has been located unharmed – thank you for sharing. The St. Mary’s…
Maryland Reports Slight Loss in Underwater Grass Abundance in Chesapeake Bay for 2024
By The Citizen on August 7, 2025
Underwater grass abundance in Maryland’s portion of the Chesapeake Bay – a key indicator of water quality – fell from 38,188 acres in 2023 to…
Man Flown to Trauma Center After Single Vehicle Rollover in Leonardtown
By The Citizen on August 6, 2025
On Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at approximately 12:43 a.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Point Lookout Road and Potato…
Maryland Department of the Environment Revokes 1,400 Lead Paint Inspection Certificates Issued by Suspended Inspector to Protect Children and Families
By The Citizen on August 6, 2025
The Maryland Department of the Environment is invalidating more than 1,400 lead inspection certificates across the state, requiring any tenant-occupied rental properties to be reinspected…
Maryland State Police Ready for National Night Out 2025
By The Citizen on August 4, 2025
The Maryland State Police is excited to join communities across the state for National Night Out 2025. Since 1984, National Night Out has brought neighbors…
Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Set for September 27 at Lexington Manor Passive Park
By The Citizen on August 4, 2025
The annual Law Enforcement Torch Run brings together participants from around the United States and more than 40 countries to support the Special Olympics athletes.…
Natural Resources Police Attending National Night Out Community Outreach Events in 19 Maryland Counties
By The Citizen on August 4, 2025
Maryland Natural Resources Police officers will visit communities throughout Maryland on Tuesday, Aug. 5 in support of National Night Out, an annual community-building campaign promoting…
UPDATE: Third Suspect Charged in Connection to May 2025 St. Mary’s County Triple Shooting
By The Citizen on August 4, 2025
UPDATE 8/4/2025: Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office arrested Jayshawn Maurice Bartlett, 21, of Lexington Park, on Friday, August 1, 2025, on a…
UPDATE: Investigation Ongoing After Man Dies Following Boating Incident in Ridge
By The Citizen on August 2, 2025
On Saturday, August 2, 2025, at approximately 1:05 p.m., police, firefighters, and emergency medical services responded to Point Lookout Marina in Ridge for a report…
Chasing a Slippery Predator: 8 Places to Target Maryland’s Chesapeake Channa
By The Citizen on August 1, 2025
The Chesapeake Channa, or snakehead, has developed a dedicated following in the sportfishing community–even though they’ve been an unwelcome addition to Maryland waterways. These invasive…