UPDATE 4/19/2021 @ 10:00 a.m.: The suspected vehicle was located and the suspected driver in the fatal hit-and-run collision has been identified as Conrad Leland…
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Police Seeking Information in Fatal Hit and Run Collision in Mechanicsville, Searching for Red Toyota Tacoma
By The Citizen on April 16, 2021
UPDATE: On Friday, April 16, 2021 at 6:13 a.m., deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 27000 block of Three Notch…
Police Investigating Bomb Threat at Great Mills High School
By The Citizen on April 15, 2021
On Thursday, April 15, 2021, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office received information of a bomb threat at the Great Mills High School. While searching…
Official Statement From the Family of Peyton Ham, the 16-Year-Old Shot and Killed by Police in Leonardtown
By The Citizen on April 14, 2021
This is the official statement provided by Mr. Christopher T. Longmore, attorney for the Boyle family, for distribution on behalf of Peyton Ham’s Family, Michael…
UPDATE: Maryland State Trooper Shot and Killed a 16-Year-Old Male in Leonardtown After He Pointed an Airsoft Gun at Police
By The Citizen on April 13, 2021
UPDATE 4/13/2021 @ 9:00 p.m.: The Maryland State Police are continuing an investigation into a trooper-involved fatal shooting that occurred this afternoon in St. Mary’s…
UPDATE: Maryland State Police Looking for Anyone who may Have Witnessed Officer Involved Shooting in Leonadrtown
By The Citizen on April 13, 2021
UPDATE 4/14/2021 @ 4:00 p.m.: Maryland State Police Homicide Unit investigators today continued their investigation into yesterday’s trooper-involved fatal shooting yesterday in St. Mary’s County…
Leonardtown Man Arrested for Sex Offense Involving a Minor
By The Citizen on April 13, 2021
In March of 2021, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office initiated an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse involving a minor that occurred in the…
Despite Lower Travel Volumes During Pandemic, Motor Vehicle Fatalities Increase 6.4% in 2020
By The Citizen on April 13, 2021
Despite fewer drivers on the road due to the COVID-19 pandemic, motor vehicle crashes on Maryland roadways claimed 569 lives in 2020, an increase of…
Police Investigating Assault in Lexington Park, No Injuries Reported
By The Citizen on April 9, 2021
On Friday, April 9, 2021, at approximately 3:00 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the 46800 block of Rogers Drive in Lexington Park,…
Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Statement Regarding Death of Off-Duty Deputy
By The Citizen on April 9, 2021
Statement Regarding Death of Off-Duty Calvert County Sheriff’s Deputy The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office is deeply saddened to announce the sudden death of Deputy First…
FEMA to Cover up to $9,000 in COVID-19 Funeral Expenses, Applications Open Monday, April 12, 2021
By The Citizen on April 9, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought overwhelming grief to many families. At FEMA, our mission is to help people before, during and after disasters. We are…
Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Regrets to Announce Passing of Deputy
By The Citizen on April 8, 2021
Tonight, Thursday, April 8, 2021, the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office and the Calvert County community are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of a deputy…
Police Arrest Suspected Impaired Driver in Lexington Park
By The Citizen on April 8, 2021
On Wednesday, April 7, 2021, at approximately 7:45 p.m., Fire Chief 3 from the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department reported a silver Nissan sedan travelling…
First Responders Searching for Missing 13-Year-Old, 15-Year-Old Brothers and a Silver Canoe
By The Citizen on April 5, 2021
UPDATE 4/6/2021 @ 2:05 a.m. : Police have identified the missing brothers as Jesse Oleg Clark, 13, and Josiah Vladimir Clark, 15. Both of Ridge,…
Troopers Recover Seven Guns During Weekend Traffic Incidents
By The Citizen on April 5, 2021
On the morning of April 2nd, troopers from the Glen Burnie Barrack responded to the area of I-695 and Rt. 295 for the report of…