On Friday, November 17, 2023, at approximately 10:45 a.m., firefighters from Bay District Volunteer Fire Department came across a motor vehicle collision involving a motorcycle…
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Public Advisory: St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and Partner Agencies to Conduct Search Operation
By The Citizen on November 16, 2023
The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and partner agencies will conduct a search operation beginning at 9 a.m. and lasting throughout the day Friday, November…
Accelerant Detection K9 “Blondie” Joins Office of the State Fire Marshal
By The Citizen on November 15, 2023
When K9 “Kachina” retired nearly two months ago on a Friday, her handler, Master Deputy Oliver Alkire, was back in class the following Monday to…
22nd Annual Silent Angel Memorial to be held Sunday, December 3, 2023
By The Citizen on November 15, 2023
In a poignant commemoration of lives lost to homicide, community members are cordially invited to participate in the 22nd Annual Silent Angel Memorial hosted by…
Former Chopticon High School Safety and Security Assistant Convicted of Sexual Abuse of a Minor
By The Citizen on November 13, 2023
State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling announced that following a two-day bench trial, Davon Natrell Stewart, 22, was convicted of sexual abuse of a minor. The sexual…
Annual Veterans Day Parade in Leonardtown!
By The Citizen on November 10, 2023
The Commissioners of Leonardtown and the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County invite the public to salute America’s Veterans at the Annual Veterans Day Parade on Saturday,…
Police Investigating Stabbing in Lexington Park, Victim Flown to Trauma Center
By The Citizen on November 9, 2023
On Thursday, November 9, 2023, at approximately 8:00 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of the Cherry Cove located at 21027 Great…
Don’t Veer for Deer! Police Advise Citizens of White-Tailed Deer Season
By The Citizen on November 8, 2023
White-tailed deer activity is increasing because of the breeding season and drivers need to be especially vigilant during the fall months. White-tailed deer are more…
California Man Charged with Attempted First-Degree Murder Following Assault with Vehicle
By The Citizen on November 8, 2023
Sylvester Kenneth Price, 22, of California, MD, has been charged with three counts each of Attempted First-Degree Murder, First-Degree Assault, and Second-Degree Assault following his…
Impaired Leonardtown Man Arrested After Striking Building with Car in Lexington Park
By The Citizen on November 8, 2023
On Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at approximately 3:30 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the St. Mary’s Square located at 21600 Great Mills…
Twelve of 14 Businesses Pass Alcohol Compliance Checks in St. Mary’s County
By The Citizen on November 8, 2023
The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Alcohol Enforcement Unit recently conducted a series of alcohol compliance checks at 14 businesses in St. Mary’s County. Twelve…
St. Mary’s County Commissioner Meeting Rollup – November 7, 2023
By The Citizen on November 7, 2023
The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County (CSMC) began their business meeting with an invocation and the pledge, followed by approval of the consent agenda. The…
Lexington Park Man Sentenced to Additional 55 Years in Prison for Probation Violations
By The Citizen on November 7, 2023
State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling announced today that Leonard Charles Hall, 29, of Lexington Park, Maryland, was sentenced to 55 years in prison for violating probation…
UPDATE: Police Make Two Arrests in Murder Outside Great Mills Liquor Store
By The Citizen on November 6, 2023
UPDATE 11/6/2023: Detectives from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office (SMCSO) Criminal Investigations Division have arrested two people in connection with the Saturday morning shooting…
Police Seeking Identity of Hit and Run Suspect in Lexington Park
By The Citizen on November 6, 2023
At approximately 7:25 p.m. on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, the subject pictured backed the white Chevy Tahoe he was driving, into a victim in the…