The Maryland Department of Natural Resources will offer license-free fishing days for all state residents and visitors on June 1, June 8, and July 4.…
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Maryland DNR Biologists Monitor a Critical Year of Striped Bass Eggs, Larvae
By The Citizen on May 14, 2024
Laughing gulls circled and cawed in anticipation. An osprey hauled an improbably large branch through bright green treetops. It was Earth Day, April 22, and…
Firefighters Respond to Reported Structure Fire and Find Vehicle Into Residence, One Flown with Serious Injuries
By The Citizen on May 13, 2024
On Saturday, May 11, 2024, at 7:40 a.m., firefighters from St. Mary’s and Charles County responded to the 28400 block of St. Mary’s Avenue in…
UPDATE: Jury Convicts Man for First-Degree Murder of Teenager and Attempted Murder of Five Additional Teens in Drive-By Shooting
By The Citizen on May 10, 2024
5/10/2024: Latres Javontae Cockerham, 26, of California, was convicted of the first-degree murder of Joseph James Oakes, 19 of Lexington Park, and the attempted first-degree…
Police Investigating a Motor Vehicle Accident Involving a Mini-Bike
By The Citizen on May 9, 2024
On Thursday, May 9, 2024, at approximately 12:47 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of North Essex Drive and Saratoga Drive…
Lexington Park Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murder at Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department Carnival
By The Citizen on May 9, 2024
UPDATE 5/8/2024: State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling announced today that Devron Ny’Quez Murray, 20, of Lexington Park, Maryland, was sentenced to life in prison plus five…
Two 2-Year-Olds Flown to Children’s Center After Accidental Overdose in Great Mills
By The Citizen on May 8, 2024
On Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at approximately 7:25 p.m., police and emergency medical personnel responded to the 19000 block of Summerwood Court in Great Mills,…
Villaruel Named Law Enforcement Officer of the Year for NAS Patuxent River
By The Citizen on May 8, 2024
St. Mary’s County Government recognized Cpl. Marc Villaruel for his exceptional work as a Department of Defense Police Officer at NAS Patuxent River at the…
UPDATE: GoFundMe Started for Family of Five After California House Fire Displaces Them, Fire Deemed Accidental
By The Citizen on May 8, 2024
UPDATE 5/8/2024: Fire Marshal Report and GoFundMe added. On Saturday, May 4, 2024, 6:47 p.m., firefighters from St. Mary’s and Calvert County responded to 21880 Magnolia Drive…
One Firefighter Injured, Family Displaced and House Destroyed After Fire in California
By The Citizen on May 6, 2024
On Saturday, May 4, 2024, at approximately 6:48 p.m., firefighters from Bay District, Leonardtown, Hollywood, Solomons, Second District, and Prince Frederick were dispatched to the…
State Police Employees Recognized for Outstanding Service; Trooper And Non-Commissioned Officer Of 2023 Announced
By The Citizen on May 3, 2024
Maryland Department of State Police Superintendent Colonel Roland L. Butler, Jr., on Tuesday presented awards for outstanding service and recognized employees of the year for…
6-Year-Old Flown to Children’s Center After Being Struck by Vehicle in Mechanicsville
By The Citizen on May 3, 2024
On Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at approximately 9:53 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the 25000 block of Friendship School Road in Mechanicsville,…
Maryland State Police Increasing Patrols, DUI Enforcement Efforts for Cinco de Mayo Weekend
By The Citizen on May 2, 2024
Maryland State Police are reminding motorists to drive responsibly ahead of Cinco de Mayo weekend. In anticipation of an increase in impaired drivers throughout the…
DNR Seeking Public Comment for 2025 Maryland State Forest Work Plans
By The Citizen on May 1, 2024
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is now seeking public comment on the proposed fiscal year 2025 annual work plans for the following state forests: Chesapeake/Pocomoke, Green…
St. Mary’s County Strategic Plan for Overdose Response Updated
By The Citizen on May 1, 2024
The St. Mary’s County Strategic Plan for Overdose Response is now updated and available online. The 2023 update describes progress and new goals since the…