Carlos Alberto Mata, 29, of Lexington Park, has been charged with multiple counts of assault following an alleged domestic incident that left one man with…
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Maryland State Police Investigating Death in Lexington Park and Seeking Subject Wanted for Questioning
By The Citizen on July 28, 2025
On Monday, July 28, 2025, at approximately 5:50 p.m., police responded to the 20000 block of Tri-Community Way, for the reported check the welfare. A…
VIDEO: Seventh District Volunteer Fire Department Releases Statement Following Outcome of Donated Fire Engine
By The Citizen on July 27, 2025
The Seventh District Volunteer Fire Department has released the following official statement regarding their donated Fire Engine. “Last year, the membership of 7th District Volunteer…
Mechanicsville Man Charged with Gun-Related Assault Outside Heavy Hitters Bar in Charlotte Hall
By The Citizen on July 27, 2025
Kenneth James Dickerson, 41, of Mechanicsville, has been charged with two counts of first-degree assault and two counts of second-degree assault after what authorities describe…
VIDEO: Suspect Injured After Crash Following Wrong-Way Pursuit Involving NAS Patuxent River Naval Police
By The Citizen on July 27, 2025
On Sunday afternoon, July 27, 2025, police officers with the U.S. Navy Police from Naval Air Station Patuxent River pursued a suspect driving a Ford…
Plans Unveiled for Home Depot in St. Mary’s County – Residents Invited to Weigh In
By The Citizen on July 27, 2025
A new Home Depot could soon be coming to California, Maryland, as plans for a major retail store move forward in St. Mary’s County. The…
UPDATE: Multiple Children Injured, One Adult Flown with Serious Injuries After Multiple Crashes in Hollywood
By The Citizen on July 25, 2025
UPDATE @ 7:30 P.M.: 7 patients were evaluated, with Incident Command reporting 4 pediatric patients involved. One child was transported by ambulance to an area…
Woman Flown to Trauma Center After Long Fall in Dameron
By The Citizen on July 25, 2025
On Friday, July 25, 2025, at approximately 11:45 a.m., emergency medical services and firefighters responded to the 16000 block of Bay Drive in Dameron, for…
Southern Maryland National Heritage Area Celebrates More than $365,000 in Maryland Heritage Grant Awards
By The Citizen on July 25, 2025
The Southern Maryland National Heritage Area is pleased to announce that the region’s heritage tourism organizations recently received seven heritage grants through the state government’s…
Annual Tee-It-Up for Kids Golf Tournament Returns this October to Wicomico Shores Golf Course
By The Citizen on July 25, 2025
St. Mary’s County Government’s Department of Recreation & Parks (R&P) is pleased to announce that the Tee-It-Up for Kids golf tournament will be held Friday,…
Two Injured After Crash Involving STS Bus Caused by A Reported Red-Light Runner, Police Investigating
By The Citizen on July 25, 2025
On Thursday, July 24, 2025, at approximately 3:00 p.m., while Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department was responding to a structure fire in Ridge, they came across…
UPDATE: Armed 19-Year-Old Flown to Trauma Center After Being Shot by St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Deputy in California Maryland
By The Citizen on July 23, 2025
UPDATE @ 10:15 P.M.: On July 23, 2025, at approximately 6:10 p.m., an officer-involved shooting occurred in California, MD. The preliminary investigation revealed deputies located…
UPDATE: St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Names Deputy and Suspect Involved in Shooting; Suspect in Stable Condition
By The Citizen on July 23, 2025
UPDATE 7/24/2025 @ 11:1 A.M.: The suspect has been identified as Nathaniel Mekhi Golphin, 19, of California, MD. He remains hospitalized in stable condition, and…
Mechanicsville Man Arrested After Striking Multiple Victims With Vehicle, Fleeing Police at High Speed
By The Citizen on July 23, 2025
On Tuesday, July 22, 2025, police responded to the 29000 block of Queens Landing Lane in Mechanicsville, for the report of an assault. Upon arrival,…
Spirit Halloween Coming Soon to Old Joann Fabrics Building in California
By The Citizen on July 23, 2025
Halloween fans in the Southern Maryland area have cause to celebrate: Spirit Halloween is set to open its seasonal pop-up at the old Joann Fabrics…