UPDATE 3/31/2025: Newly released court documents provided more information on the ongoing criminal case against Emerson Carl Schaeffer, 27, of St. Inigoes, who is now…
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Teen Flown to Trauma Center After Motorcycle Crash in Mechanicsville
By The Citizen on March 30, 2025
On Sunday, March 30, 2025, at approximately 11:03 a.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of All Faith Church Road and New…
Social Media Post Leads to Arrest of St. Inigoes Man on Assault and Child Abuse Charges
By The Citizen on March 30, 2025
UPDATE: According to new details, the incident involving the alleged child abuse was originally captured on a nanny cam in 2023. The child’s mother was…
UPDATE: Waldorf Man Sentenced to 10-Years After High Speed Crash Claims Life of Lusby Woman in Mechanicsville
By The Citizen on March 28, 2025
UPDATE 3/28/2025: State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling announced today that Michael Anthony Carlucci, 50, of Waldorf, Maryland, has been sentenced to serve seven years in prison…
Lexington Park Woman, Britny Lee Blankenship, Wanted by Police for Escape
By The Citizen on March 26, 2025
UPDATE 3/26/2025: The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of Britny Lee Blankenship, 35, of Lexington Park, for escape. On March 22,…
UPDATE: Lexington Park Man Identified in Fatal Single Vehicle Collision in California
By The Citizen on March 26, 2025
UPDATE 3/26/25: The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal single-vehicle collision that occurred Tuesday afternoon. On March 25, 2025, at around 1:15 p.m.,…
Hollywood Woman Charged with DUI and Multiple Traffic Violations Following Late-Night Stop
By The Citizen on March 25, 2025
A Hollywood woman is facing multiple traffic charges following a late-night incident along Three Notch Road in St. Mary’s County. According to court documents filed…
Fatal Single Vehicle Collision in California Under Investigation, Suspected Medical Emergency
By The Citizen on March 25, 2025
On Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at 1:16 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of St. Andrew’s Church Road and Pop’s…
UPDATE: Callaway Man Arrested After Attempting to Enter Little Flower School and Assaulting Staff, Police Officers
By The Citizen on March 25, 2025
UPDATE 3/25/2025: St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to a report of a disturbance at Little Flower School in Great Mills at approximately 7:45…
UPDATE: Waldorf Man Convicted of Vehicular Manslaughter After High Speed Crash Claims Life of Lusby Woman in Mechanicsville
By The Citizen on March 24, 2025
UPDATE 3/24/2025: State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling announced today that Anthony Michael Carlucci, 50, of Waldorf, Maryland, has been convicted of manslaughter by vehicle in connection…
Helicopter Requested After Serious Two Vehicle Collision in Leonardtown, Budds Creek Road Closed
By The Citizen on March 24, 2025
On Monday, March 24, 2025, at 9:50 a.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Budds Creek Road and Big Chestnut…
No Injuries or Structures Damaged After Large Woods Fire in California
By The Citizen on March 23, 2025
On Sunday, March 23, 2025, at 8:32 a.m., firefighters from Bay District, Leonardtown, and Hollywood were dispatched to the Salem State Forest located at 22343…
Elderly Driver Flown to Trauma Center After Causing Serious Rollover Collision in Mechanicsville
By The Citizen on March 23, 2025
On Sunday, March 23, 2025, at approximately 10:59 a.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Three Notch Road and Mount…
UPDATE: St. Mary’s County Man Indicted Federally for Being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm
By The Citizen on March 21, 2025
UPDATE 3/21/2025: Although Taylor was originally charged with 10 counts of various felonies and misdemeanors, a federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging Jerod…
DC Man Arrested After Waving Gun at Liquor Store Customers in Charles County
By The Citizen on March 20, 2025
A Washington, D.C., man was arrested after allegedly brandishing a firearm inside a liquor store in Charles County, leading to a confrontation with police. According…