“Today, we renew our commitment to reducing violent crime and building strong communities where all Americans are safe,” said Attorney General Garland. “The Deputy Attorney…
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Death in Avenue
By The Citizen on May 30, 2021
On Sunday, May 30, 2021, at approximately 6:35 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the 23000 block of Oakley Road in Avenue, for…
St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Robbery at Lexington Park Hotel
By The Citizen on May 30, 2021
On Saturday, May 29, 2021, at approximately 10:55 p.m., police responded to the TownePlace Suites by Marriott in Lexington Park located at 22520 Three Notch…
Corporal Joseph Somerville Jr Retires from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office After More Than 25 Years of Service
By The Citizen on May 30, 2021
On Friday, May 28, 2021, Corporal Joseph Somerville Jr., officially retired from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office after a distinguished career spanning more than…
Atlantic Hurricane Season Begins June 1, 2021
By The Citizen on May 30, 2021
This year’s Atlantic hurricane season starts June 1, 2021, and goes through Nov. 30, 2021. Being aware and being prepared can make a significant difference…
NAS Patuxent River Updates Select Programs Under New COVID Guidelines
By The Citizen on May 30, 2021
Naval Air Station’s Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR), Commissary, Navy Exchange, and other services announced updates to some of their programming following new DoD COVID…
Southern Maryland Blue Crabs Open Season With Blowout Win
By The Citizen on May 30, 2021
The longest offseason of Daryl Thompson’s (W, 1-0) career was no match for the reigning Atlantic League Pitcher of the Year. After 613 days of…
Governor Hogan and State Tourism Officials Encourage Travelers to Visit Maryland This Summer
By The Citizen on May 30, 2021
Governor Larry Hogan joined the Maryland Department of Commerce Office of Tourism to encourage Maryland travelers to reconnect and recharge in the State of Maryland.…
Five Maryland State Police Aviation Personnel Recognized for Statewide Safety Efforts
By The Citizen on May 29, 2021
Five members of the Maryland State Police Aviation Command were recognized this week for their efforts to promote safety during the height of the Covid-19…
St. Mary’s County Youth Gun Violence Task Force Make More Arrests, Execute Search Warrants at Lexington Park Hotels
By The Citizen on May 28, 2021
The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Youth Gun Violence Task Force continued its enforcement efforts this week in removing illegal firearms and illicit drugs from…
NAS Patuxent River Gate 1 Closed Friday, May 28, 2021, from 9:00 a.m., to 11:00 a.m., for Maintenance
By The Citizen on May 27, 2021
NAS Patuxent River Gate 1 to be closed Friday, May 28, 2021, from 9:00 a.m., to 11:00 a.m., for maintenance. Drivers should use Gates 2,…
Maryland State Police To Target Impaired, Aggressive, Distracted Drivers Over Memorial Day Weekend
By The Citizen on May 27, 2021
With traffic expected to surge this Memorial Day weekend, additional Maryland state troopers will be on patrol and using a variety of initiatives to keep…
Police in Charles County Arrest Lexington Park Man for Armed Robbery of Convenience Store in Waldorf
By The Citizen on May 27, 2021
On Wednesday, May 19, 2021, at approximately 3:00 p.m., officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to a convenience store in the 2800 block…
St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Whereabouts of Missing Man
By The Citizen on May 27, 2021
The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of James Laughlin Statter, age 38 of Lexington Park. Statter was last seen on foot…
Enjoy A Day of Family Friendly Fun at St. Clement’s Island Heritage Day on Saturday, June 5
By The Citizen on May 27, 2021
St. Clement’s Island Heritage Day, a family event June 5, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Clement’s Island Museum and on St.…