Three men from Mechanicsville have been indicted on a series of drug and firearm charges following investigations by the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office. James…
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Escalating Gun Violence in St. Mary’s County: Part One – A Community Under Siege
By The Citizen on August 23, 2024
St. Mary’s County, once known for its peaceful and tight-knit communities, is now grappling with an alarming rise in gun violence. The surge in shootings…
Man Flown to Trauma Center After Rollover Collision in Great Mills
By The Citizen on August 23, 2024
On Thursday, August 22, 2024, at approximately 8:40 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Flat Iron Road and Stoney Court…
End of an Era: Hollidge Family Bids Farewell to Potomac Speedway After 16 Years of Dedication
By The Citizen on August 22, 2024
Denise and Ronnie Hollidge have been dedicated promoters at Potomac Speedway, leading the track through 16 seasons of racing history and released the following statement:…
UPDATE: Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Head-on Collision in Mechanicsville
By The Citizen on August 21, 2024
UPDATE 8/21/2024: On Monday August 19, 2024, at approximately 6:01 pm, Troopers assigned to the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack responded to a serious motor…
St. Mary’s County’s Unique Approach to Police Accountability Raises Concerns Over Oversight and Public Trust
By The Citizen on August 20, 2024
St. Mary’s County in Maryland is taking a different approach when it comes to holding police officers accountable for their actions, and some people are…
Fatal Head-on Motor Vehicle Collision in Mechanicsville Under Investigation
By The Citizen on August 19, 2024
On Monday, August 19, 2024, at 5:59 p.m., police, fire and emergency medical services responded to the area of New Market Turner Road and Livingston…
Back-to-School Traffic Safety: Protecting Our Children as the New School Year Begins
By The Citizen on August 14, 2024
As summer comes to an end, the excitement of a new school year begins. However, the return to school also brings increased traffic, particularly around…
St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Incident Leads to Ammunition Possession Charge, Raising Questions on Resource Allocation
By The Citizen on August 14, 2024
On August 12, 2024, an intense law enforcement response in Lexington Park resulted in the arrest of 44-year-old Dametries L. Jennings. The operation, initiated after…
Lexington Park Man to be Charged with Animal Cruelty After Dogs Found in Overheated Shed
By The Citizen on August 13, 2024
Luis Saul Hernandez-Samayoa, 34, of Lexington Park, has been charged with two counts of animal cruelty following an incident in which his two dogs were…
UPDATE: 22-Year-Old Felon Sentenced to 44 Years in Prison for Week-Long Crime Spree in St. Mary’s County
By The Citizen on August 13, 2024
UPDATE 8/1324: State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling announced today that Tyler Ray Marini Sater, 22, of Stoney Beach, Maryland, was sentenced to 59 years in prison…
UPDATE: Hours Long Barricade Situation Ends Peacefully, Suspect in Custody
By The Citizen on August 12, 2024
UPDATE 11:30 P.M.: The barricade incident at Greenbriar Subdivision in Lexington Park has been safely resolved as of 11:13 p.m. One suspect has been taken…
St. Mary’s County Department of Emergency Services Issues Letters About Medication Mix-Up During Emergency Treatment
By The Citizen on August 12, 2024
In a concerning incident that recently came to light, the St. Mary’s County Department of Emergency Services has acknowledged what they are calling a medication…
“Bubby’s Christmas Farewell” at Flat Iron Farm Are Looking for Artificial Christmas Trees of Various Sizes
By The Citizen on August 10, 2024
UPDATE 8/10/2024: Flat Iron Farm are looking for artificial christmas trees of various sizes. They don’t need to be perfect condition. They can drop off at…
Barricade Situation in Lexington Park Ends Without Any Arrests Made
By The Citizen on August 8, 2024
UPDATE @ 12:55 p.m.: A spokesperson for the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office told SMNEWSNET that no subjects were in custody after the incident. We…