Bob Johnston, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Systems Administrator, retired today, Oct. 18, 2021, after more than 31 years of dedicated and professional service.…
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Bluegrass Comeback to Southern Maryland – An online virtual fundraiser for the St. Mary’s Helping Hands Food Pantry
By The Citizen on October 18, 2021
With the confusion to hold indoor events vs outdoor events; then how about an “online-Live-virtual” event. With so many local Bluegrass fans wanting to see…
Governor Hogan Announces $4 Million Available For Tropical Depression Ida Relief
By The Citizen on October 18, 2021
Governor Larry Hogan announced that the State of Maryland is making $4 million in funding available to assist residents and businesses affected by Tropical Depression…
Two Flown to Area Trauma Center After Motor Vehicle Collision in Lexington Park
By The Citizen on October 18, 2021
On Monday, October 18, 2021, at approximately 6:25 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the intersection of Three Notch Road and Hermanville Road,…
Re-Fund The Police: Governor Hogan Announces $150 Million Initiative to Increase Support for Law Enforcement, Crime Control, and Victim Protection Efforts
By The Citizen on October 15, 2021
“We Cannot Defund The Police, We Need To Re-Fund The Police” $120 Million to Dramatically Increase Local Police Aid, Fund Salary Increases and Hiring Bonuses…
St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Identify of Theft and Fraud Suspect
By The Citizen on October 15, 2021
The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the person pictured in a theft and fraud investigation. On Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021…
Department of Recreation & Parks Seeking Public Input for Land Preservation, Parks and Recreation Plan
By The Citizen on October 15, 2021
The St. Mary’s County, Recreation and Parks Department is developing an updated Land Preservation, Parks and Recreation Plan (LPPRP). Residents, business owners, special interest groups,…
National Weather Service Hosting Online SKYWARN® Class on Monday, November 8, 2021
By The Citizen on October 14, 2021
The Department of Emergency Services will be hosting an online SKYWARN® – Basics training Monday, Nov. 8, 2021, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. If…
Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack’s Trooper of the Month for August 2021
By The Citizen on October 13, 2021
Please join us as we congratulate Trooper Cole Riggs as the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack’s Trooper of the Months for August 2021. Tpr. Riggs…
UPDATE: Man Who Killed Couple in Charlotte Hall Car Crash Charged with Murder and Released from Jail
By The Citizen on October 13, 2021
UPDATE 10/13/2021: Aleksandar Andreev Ivanchev, 38 of Lexington Park, has had his case dismissed from District Court and now has a case in Saint Mary’s…
St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Investigating One Shot in Lexington Park, No Other Known Injuries Reported
By The Citizen on October 13, 2021
On Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at approximately 11:50 p.m., police responded to the area of Long Lane and Surfside Drive in Lexington Park, for multiple…
Leonardtown Summer Music Festival Finale with The Amish Outlaws on Saturday, October 16, 2021
By The Citizen on October 13, 2021
The Summer of Music in Leonardtown comes to an exciting conclusion when the Amish Outlaws perform in Leonardtown Square for the first time on Saturday,…
Suspect in Custody and One Firearm Recovered After Hours Long Barricade Situation in California, No Injuries Reported
By The Citizen on October 13, 2021
On Tuesday, October 12, 2021, police responded to the 23000 block of Primrose Way in California, for the reported warrant service. Upon arrival, the occupant…
Bay District Volunteer Fire Department Announces Passing of Firefighter Russell Morgan Johnson, 26
By The Citizen on October 12, 2021
SSG Russell Morgan Johnson, USA, 26 of Tacoma, WA, formerly of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away unexpectedly on September 25, 2021 in Toledo, WA. Sergeant Russell…
UPDATE: Police Arrest Get Away Driver After Man Shot Multiple Times in Great Mills – Shooter at Large
By The Citizen on October 12, 2021
UPDATE 10/12/2021 @ 11:40 p.m.: On Friday, Oct. 8, 2021, Deandre Marquise Robinson, age 30 of Bowie, was arrested and charged in connection with the…