On Thursday, July 11, 2024, at 8:37 a.m., emergency medical personnel responded to a residence in the 48000 block of Spring Ridge Road in Lexington…
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Suspect Who Threw Multiple Baggies of Drugs Off Thomas Johnson Bridge During High Speed Chase in Custody After PIT Maneuver
By The Citizen on July 10, 2024
On Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at approximately 4:15 p.m., police attempted to pull over a subject operating a black lifted Chevrolet pickup truck. The suspect,…
UPDATE: Body of Missing Teen Recovered Near Benedict Bridge
By The Citizen on July 10, 2024
UPDATE 7/10/2024 @ 12:30 P.M.: On Monday, July 8, 2024, at 7:26 p.m., deputies from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Bureau responded to 6790…
State Fire Marshal Continues Investigation Into Large Barn Fire in Huntingtown
By The Citizen on July 8, 2024
UPDATE 7/9/2024: On Thursday, July 4, 2024, at 10:20 p.m., firefighters responded to 541 Walton Road in Huntingtown, for the structure on fire. 40 firefighters…
First Responders Searching for Missing Teen Male at Hallowing Point Boat Ramp/Benedict Bridge
By The Citizen on July 8, 2024
UPDATE 7/9/2024: The missing person from the Benedict Bridge has been identified as Alex Garcia-Lopez. He is a 19-year-old Hispanic male that was last seen…
Calvert Public Safety Issues Animal Safety Alert for July 8-11, 2024 Due to Heat
By The Citizen on July 8, 2024
Due to forecasted high temperatures for Monday, July 8, through Thursday, July 11, animal owners or custodians are required to provide appropriate protection from the…
One Firefighter Injured After La Plata House Fire, Cause Remains Under Investigation
By The Citizen on July 6, 2024
On Saturday, July 6, 2024, at approximately 2:00 a.m., firefighters from Charles County responded to the 6900 block of Ellenwood Court in La Plata, for…
Large Structure Destroyed After Fire in Huntingtown, Cause Under Investigation
By The Citizen on July 4, 2024
On Thursday, July 4, 2024, at approximately 10:22 p.m., firefighters from North Beach and surrounding departments responded to the 600 block of Walton Road in Huntingtown,…
Lexington Park Man Arrested in Connection to June 2024 Shooting
By The Citizen on July 3, 2024
During the early morning hours of July 3, 2024, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office apprehended Davione Syheme Mason, 23, of Lexington Park, MD, on…
Maryland State Police Ready Increased Highway Enforcement For A Safer Independence Day
By The Citizen on July 2, 2024
Maryland State Police beginning Wednesday will increase enforcement efforts on impaired, aggressive and distracted driving through the July 4th holiday weekend. State troopers from all…
Fourth at the Wharf in Leonardtown! Thursday, July 4th, 2024
By The Citizen on July 1, 2024
Join us at the Leonardtown Wharf for an afternoon of contests, activities, yard games, tasty food, and a FREE live concert featuring Midnight Sunsets! This…
One Injured, One Transported to Trauma Center After Crash with Vehicle on Fire in California
By The Citizen on June 29, 2024
On Saturday, June 29, 2024, at approximately 7:55 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Three Notch Road and Wildewood Boulevard…
UPDATE: Great Mills Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Fatal Stabbing Near Great Mills High School
By The Citizen on June 28, 2024
UPDATE 6/28/2024: State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling announced that Cherron Montril Waul, 47, of Great Mills, Maryland, was sentenced to Life in prison for the first-degree…
Firefighters Rescue Dog and Groundhog Trapped in Well Underneath Lexington Park Residence
By The Citizen on June 28, 2024
On Friday, June 28, 2024, at approximately 9:19 a.m., firefighters from Bay District Volunteer Fire Department and the St. Mary’s County Animal Control responded to…
Two Adults and Two Dogs Injured After Serious Motor Vehicle Collision in California
By The Citizen on June 27, 2024
On Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at approximately 7:00 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the of Chancellors Run Road and FDR Boulevard in…