October 20, 2024 — Cindy Monroe, the founder of Thirty-One Gifts, announced that her popular direct-sales business will be closing its doors in December 2024.…
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Next Generation Jammer Lead Test Engineer Jacob Kiehlmeier Selected as Tester of the Year for 2023
By The Citizen on October 25, 2024
NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, PATUXENT RIVER, MD.: The National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) has selected Jacob Kiehlmeier as the civilian Tester of the Year for…
Elevated Fire Conditions Due to Dry Conditions Throughout Maryland
By The Citizen on October 24, 2024
Amid prolonged dry conditions and gusty winds, the National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a special weather statement for elevated fire conditions across parts of…
Maryland State Police Arrest Mechanicville Man on Multiple Charges After Violating Protective Order and Resisting Arrest
By The Citizen on October 23, 2024
John Edward Nichols, 34, of Mechanicsville, has been arrested and charged with several misdemeanors after an incident in which he allegedly violated a protective order,…
DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, set for Saturday, October 26, 2024
By The Citizen on October 23, 2024
The DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, set for Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, provides several collection sites across…
National School Bus Safety Week: October 21-25
By The Citizen on October 23, 2024
As we recognize National School Bus Safety Week from October 21 to 25, it’s a perfect time for drivers and students alike to brush up…
Man and Child Flown to Trauma Centers After Single Vehicle Collision in California
By The Citizen on October 23, 2024
On Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at approximately 10:38 a.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Indian Bridge Road and Long…
UPDATE: Police Misconduct Disclosures Lead to Sentencing Delay in St. Mary’s County Murder Case
By The Citizen on October 22, 2024
UPDATE 10/22/2024: The sentencing in the murder case of Latres Javontae Cockerham has been postponed due to the recent submission of additional evidence by the…
Make a Difference This Winter: Volunteer Drivers Needed for WARM in St. Mary’s County
By The Citizen on October 22, 2024
With colder weather settling in, St. Mary’s County Government’s Department of Aging & Human Services (DAHS) is seeking volunteer drivers for Wrapping Arms ‘Round Many…
Large Multi-Agency Investigation Ongoing After Shed Fire in Hollywood, Charges Pending
By The Citizen on October 21, 2024
UPDATE 10/21/2024 – The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office released the following statement: On October 21st, 2024, Deputies with the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded…
Lexington Park Man Arrested for Burglary, Attempted Arson, and Drug Possession
By The Citizen on October 21, 2024
On October 20, 2024, Cesar Augusto Gonzalez-Lopez, 34, of Lexington Park, was arrested and charged with burglary, attempted arson, and drug possession, after threatening to…
Protect Yourself and Loved Ones: Scammers Impersonating Local Law Enforcement in St. Mary’s County
By The Citizen on October 21, 2024
While the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office has acknowledged receiving multiple reports of scammers impersonating deputies and demanding money, their public warning has provided limited…
UPDATE: Drunk Driver Arrested After Causing Serious Crash in Dameron That Sends One to Trauma Center
By The Citizen on October 21, 2024
UPDATE 10/21/2024: David R. Brunk, age 63, of Dameron, is facing a series of traffic and alcohol-related charges after a late-night incident on October 20,…
Port Republic Man Arrested for Trespassing and Drug Possession in Ridge
By The Citizen on October 21, 2024
On October 5, 2024, Parris Commodore, 54, of Port Republic, was arrested and charged with multiple offenses, including fourth-degree burglary, drug possession, trespassing, and obstructing…
Lexington Park Resident Charged with Drug Possession and Identity Fraud in St. Mary’s County
By The Citizen on October 21, 2024
On October 15, 2024, Sara Wagner Zetty, 39, of Lexington Park, was arrested by the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office on multiple charges following a…