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Single Vehicle Into Pole in Lexington Park Sends Three to Hospital
On Tuesday, June 18, 2019, at approximately 10:00 a.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to Three Notch Road and Kessler Way in Lexington Park,…
Maryland Testing Digital License Plates
The Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA) is launching a two-year pilot program to test new digital license plate technology. The state…
VIDEO: Second Shooting Reported in St. Mary’s County in Under Seven Hours
On Tuesday, June 18, 2019, at approximately 6:30 p.m., Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and a Trooper from the Maryland State Police…
Police Respond to Another Report of Shots Fired on Ronald Drive in Lexington Park
On Tuesday, June 18, 2019, at approximately 12:45 p.m. Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and Troopers from the Maryland State Police Leonardtown…
St. Mary’s Citizens Reminded to Beware of Jury Duty Scams
Citizens are reminded that the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office will not call or mail residents seeking cash or gift cards. This week, a victim…
Historic St. Mary’s City Beer Fest
On June 22, from 12 pm to 6 pm, Historic St. Mary’s City will be hosting the 9th annual BeerFest! The outdoor festival has a…
Three Injured After Serious Crash in Mechanicsville
On Friday, June 14, 2019, at approximately 3:00 p.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the area of Three Notch Road and Thompson Corner…
St. Mary’s County Museum Division Offers Special Public Open Houses
The St. Mary’s County Museum Division, in partnership with the Unified Committee for Afro-American Contributions (UCAC), will be offering special Open Houses for visitors and…
Letter to the Editor – Drag Queen Story Hour at Lexington Park Library
The following letter to the editor was submitted to SMNEWSNET.COM. Letter to the Editor: The group called: Southern MD area Secular Humanist (SMASH) are sponsoring…
One Patient flown to Trauma Center After Rollover Crash in Hollywood
On Wednesday, June 12, 2019, at approximately 3:30 p.m., police fire, and rescue responded to the area of Hollywood Road and Three Notch Road in…
One Patient Transported to Trauma Center After Rollover Crash in Hollywood
On Wednesday, June 12, 2019, at approximately 3:30 p.m., police fire, and rescue responded to the area of Hollywood Road and Three Notch Road in…
Cause of Vacant House Fire in Hughesville Under Investigation
On Thursday, June 13, 2019, at approximately 7:00 p.m., firefighters from Hughesville, La Plata, Waldorf, Benedict, and Mechanicsville responded to 6120 Openfield Place in Hughesville,…
UPDATE: 18-Year-Old Pleads Guilty to Assault – State Will Drop Attempted Murder Charges After He Shot His Victim in Face and Back
UPDATE 6/14/19: Elijah Miguel Miles, 18 of California, pleaded guilty to first-degree assault and possession of a firearm as a minor. Attempted first-degree murder and…
St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Arrests – 6/14/2018
The following information was provided by the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office. Assault- On May 23, 2019, Dep. Snyder responded to the 45700 block of…