Devin E. Webb, 38, of Mechanicsville, was arrested on October 1, 2024, after an alleged attempt to escape from custody during a court appearance at…
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UPDATE: Piney Point Man Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison After Admitting to Performing Sexual Acts on His Dog
By The Citizen on October 2, 2024
UPDATE 10/2/2024: Sean Patrick Kraese was sentenced to 7 years in prison on October 1, 2024, after be convicted on multiple counts of animal cruelty…
VIDEO: State’s Attorney Jamie Sterling Proposes Office Reorganization to Enhance Efficiency and Prosecution
By The Citizen on October 1, 2024
During the St. Mary’s County Commissioners meeting on October 1, 2024, Jamie Sterling, the State’s Attorney for St. Mary’s County, presented a proposal for a…
Overnight Pavement Repairs on Thomas Johnson Bridge to Begin Sunday, September 29, 2024
By The Citizen on September 28, 2024
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will begin pavement repairs on the MD 4 Bridge over the Patuxent River (Governor Thomas Johnson Bridge)…
UPDATE: Waldorf Man Faces 140 Years for House Fire that Killed Mother and Child
By The Citizen on September 27, 2024
UPDATE 9/27/2024: Tony Covington, State’s Attorney for Charles County, announced that on Friday, September 27, 2024, a Charles County jury, after a 10-day trial, convicted…
No Injuries Reported After Vehicle Strikes Hill’s Country-Store in Mechanicsville, Police Investigating
By The Citizen on September 27, 2024
On Friday, September 27, 2024, at approximately 12:15 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the Hills Store, Bar and Grill located at…
St. Mary’s County Postal Worker Charged with Stealing Checks Worth Over $84,000 From Delivery Route
By The Citizen on September 25, 2024
A United States Postal Service (USPS) employee in California, Maryland, has been charged with multiple federal offenses following allegations of mail theft and check fraud.…
St. Mary’s Deputies Commended for Quick Work in Apprehending Juvenile Carjacking Suspects
By The Citizen on September 25, 2024
In a coordinated operation, deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, assisted by the Calvert and Charles County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Services Teams, executed…
Young Child Nearly Struck and Puppy Killed by Suspect in Stolen Vehicle in Lexington Park
By The Citizen on September 25, 2024
On Sunday, September 22, 2024, a red 2018 Toyota Highlander SUV with Maryland registration plates was stolen from the 45000 block of Morgallion Way in…
UPDATE: Police Seeking Video After Multiple Attempted Armed Carjackings in St. Mary’s County
By The Citizen on September 23, 2024
UPDATE 9/23/2024: The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office requests the public’s assistance in gathering any surveillance footage that may aid in the ongoing investigation into…
Another Shooting in Lexington Park Leaves One Man Shot and Homes Damaged
By The Citizen on September 22, 2024
Authorities are investigating a shooting that occurred late Sunday night in the 22000 block of Valley Estates Drive. According to officials, at approximately 10:40 p.m.…
Crime Surge Overwhelms St. Mary’s County Amid Law Enforcement Leadership Concerns
By The Citizen on September 22, 2024
St. Mary’s County has recently witnessed a troubling spike in criminal activities, leaving many residents anxious about their safety. A series of alarming incidents—including murders,…
Police Investigating Multiple Attempted Armed Carjackings in St. Mary’s County
By The Citizen on September 22, 2024
On Saturday, September 21, 2024, at approximately 9:41 p.m., police responded to a residence in California to make contact with an attempted carjacking victim. The…
One Transported to Trauma Center After Serious Crash in California
By The Citizen on September 20, 2024
On Friday, September 20, 2024, at 2:17 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the intersection of St. Andrew’s Church Road and Indian…
St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Issues Statement Concerning Threats of Violence at County Fair Weekend
By The Citizen on September 19, 2024
The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Posted the following information on their Facebook page: The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office has received numerous calls and…