UPDATE 3/20/2025 @ 11:00 A.M.: Troopers from the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack are investigating a fatal crash that occurred on the afternoon of March…
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Two Flown to Burn Center After Kitchen Fire in California Residence
By The Citizen on March 19, 2025
On Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at approximately 6:58 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the 21000 block of Bean Family Lane in…
Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision in Leonardtown Under Investigation – Extended Delays at Route 4 & 5 Intersection
By The Citizen on March 19, 2025
3/19/2025 – update @ 5:00 p.m.: Southbound Route 5 is completely closed at Fenwick Street, Northbound Route 5 is closed at the intersection of St.…
Handcuffs at Crime Scene: New Details Released in Mechanicsville Kidnapping Case
By The Citizen on March 19, 2025
A Mechanicsville man with a history of violent crimes, including a 1994 conviction for second-degree rape and attempted first-degree murder, has been arrested in connection…
ARREST PHOTOS: Mechanicsville Man Arrested for Attempted Kidnapping, Armed Robbery
By The Citizen on March 19, 2025
UPDATE 3/19/2025: William F. Dixon, 52, of Mechanicsville has been arrested in connection with an attempted kidnapping and armed robbery that occurred on March 17, 2025,…
Police Seeking Public’s Help in Locating Suspect in Attempted Kidnapping, Assault and Armed Robbery in Mechanicsville
By The Citizen on March 17, 2025
The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a suspect involved in an attempted kidnapping and armed robbery that occurred…
Jury Convicts Jontae Proctor of First-Degree Murder in St. Mary’s County
By The Citizen on March 17, 2025
A St. Mary’s County jury has convicted Jontae Lamont Proctor, 21 of Leonardtown, on charges including first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit assault in connection…
One Flown to Trauma Center After Pickup Truck Strikes Pole, Trees in Hollywood
By The Citizen on March 14, 2025
On Friday, March 14, 2025, at approximately 10:30 a.m., police, fire and emergency medical services responded to the intersection of Sotterly Road and Steerhorn Neck…
Two Injured After Motor Vehicle Collision in Leonardtown, Maryland State Police Investigating
By The Citizen on March 14, 2025
On Thursday, March 13, 2025, at approximately 6:54 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to Hollywood Road and Point Lookout Road in Leonardtown,…
MIL Corporation Gives Back to the Community with $15,000 Sponsorship to Leadership Southern Maryland
By The Citizen on March 14, 2025
Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM) is pleased to announce the renewal of its partnership with The MIL Corporation. MIL has presented LSM with a $15,000 sponsorship…
Saint Mary’s County Deputies Cleared in Controversial Dog Killing Incident in Hollywood
By The Citizen on March 13, 2025
The Saint Mary’s County Administrative Charging Committee (ACC) has ruled that sheriff’s deputies acted lawfully and within department policy during a dog shooting incident that…
Leonardtown Man Accused of Bribing Victim/Witness to Avoid Stabbing Conviction
By The Citizen on March 11, 2025
A local man facing trial for a 2024 stabbing incident is now accused of attempting to bribe a witness into altering testimony, according to court…
Firefighters Respond to Large Brush Fire in St. Mary’s County
By The Citizen on March 9, 2025
On Sunday, March 9, 2025, at approximately 3:05 p.m., firefighters from Leonardtown and Second District responded to the 23000 block of Point Lookout Road in…
Lexington Park Woman Arrested for Impaired Driving After Single Vehicle Crash Involving NAS Patuxent River Security Fence
By The Citizen on March 7, 2025
On Thursday, March 6, 2025, at approximately 3:25 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Three Notch Road and Southampton…
Federal Workers Rally in Lexington Park Taking Place Today from 4 to 6 Across from Pax River Gate 2
By The Citizen on March 6, 2025
A Rally for Federal Workers will take place today, in Lexington Park, St. Mary’s County at Tulagi Place, across from the NAS Patuxent River Gate…