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Police Investigating Two Shootings Within One Hour in St. Mary’s County
By The Citizen on November 4, 2023
On Saturday, November 4, 2023, at approximately 1:20 a.m., police responded to the ABC Liquors and Lounge in California, for the report of shots fired.…
UPDATE: Police Investigating Two Shootings Within One Hour in St. Mary’s County
By The Citizen on November 4, 2023
UPDATE 11/4/2023: Police have released an update to the first shooting the occurred at the St. Mary’s Fine Wine and Spirts in Great Mills. The…
Police Investigating Man Shot at Great Mills Liquor Store
By The Citizen on November 4, 2023
On Saturday, November 4, 2023, at approximately 12:38 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the St Mary’s Fine Wine & Spirits located at…
UPDATE: Police Investigating Murder Outside Great Mills Liquor Store, and Second Shooting Just One Hour Later
By The Citizen on November 4, 2023
UPDATE 11/4/2023: Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office (SMCSO) are investigating two separate shootings that took place in the early morning hours of…
Two Pediatric Patients Flown to Trauma Center After Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Lexington Park
By The Citizen on November 4, 2023
On Friday, November 3, 2023, at approximately 11:12 p.m., firefighters from Bay District, Second District and NAS Patuxent River responded to the 21000 block of…
Runaway Truck Tire Goes Through Van Windshield, Injuring Driver in Mechanicsville
By The Citizen on November 3, 2023
On November 3, 2023, at approximately 5:16 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Thompson Corner Road and Woodburn Hill Road…
Jury Convicts Man for Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department Carnival Murder
By The Citizen on November 3, 2023
State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling announced that following an eight-day trial, a St. Mary’s County jury convicted Devron Ny’Quez Murray, 20, of Lexington Park, Maryland, of…
October 2023: 40 Motor Vehicle Crash Fatalities Reported
By The Citizen on November 2, 2023
Maryland transportation and safety officials are urging all travelers in the state to rededicate themselves to safety on our roadway as preliminary data for 2023…
Maryland State Police, Vehicle Theft Prevention Council Remind Motorists About Tips to Reduce Vehicle Thefts
By The Citizen on November 2, 2023
As the weather begins to get colder, and as the holiday season approaches, it is more important than ever that motorists take proper precautions to…
St. Mary’s County Commissioner Meeting Rollup – October 31, 2023
By The Citizen on November 1, 2023
The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County (CSMC) began their business meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 31, with an invocation and the pledge, followed by approval of…
One Injured After Head-on Collision in Lexington Park
By The Citizen on October 31, 2023
On Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at approximately 7:40 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Great Mills Road and Chancellors Run…
Youth, Veteran, and Military Waterfowl Hunting Days Announced for 2023-24
By The Citizen on October 31, 2023
Maryland’s youth hunters, veterans, and military personnel will be afforded a great opportunity to experience the tradition of waterfowl hunting on two special hunt days:…
Two Men Sentenced for Execution Style Murder at Chancellor’s Run Regional Park in St. Mary’s County
By The Citizen on October 30, 2023
UPDATE 10/30/2023: State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling announced today that two men were sentenced for their participation in the June 2021 execution style murder of a…
St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Fatal Crash Involving Pedestrian; Witnesses Sought
By The Citizen on October 28, 2023
On Friday, October 27, 2023, at approximately 7:55 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Three Notch Road and Airport Road…