On Friday, June 7, 2024, police responded to a residence in California for the report of a domestic assault. When police arrived, they contacted the…
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Police Investigating Body Found Behind Business in Lexington Park
By The Citizen on June 13, 2024
On Thursday, June 13, 2024, at approximately 12:20 p.m., police, fire and emergency medical personnel responded to the rear of the AMC Lexington Park 6…
Police Identify Body of 52-Year-Old Woman Found in Lexington Park
By The Citizen on June 13, 2024
UPDATE 6/14/2024: On Thursday, June 13, 2024, police responded to a 911 report of a subject not breathing. Upon arriving at the scene at the…
Neighbors Save Two Trapped Residents in Mechanicsville Fire, State Fire Marshal Investigating
By The Citizen on June 11, 2024
UPDATE 6/11/2024: Neighbors used ladders to rescue both trapped occupants from the second floor prior to the arrival of firefighters. Three cats were also removed,…
Police Investigating Armed Carjacking at Waldorf Food Lion, Officers Searching for black 2019 Toyota Camry
By The Citizen on June 10, 2024
On Sunday, June 9, 2024, at approximately 10:20 a.m., police responded to the Food Lion located at 3200 Old Washington Road in Waldorf, for the…
2-Alarm Apartment Fire in Waldorf Under Investigation
By The Citizen on June 8, 2024
On Saturday, June 8, 2024, at 10:32 a.m., firefighters from Charles and Prince George’s County responded to 6016 New Forest Court in Waldorf, for the…
Future Challenges, Opportunities Discussed at Naval Aviation 3-Star Summit
By The Citizen on June 7, 2024
The stars were out for over 200 attendees May 29 at the Naval Aviation 3-Star Summit in Lexington Park, Maryland. The evening’s theme was “Advancing…
Mechanicsville Man Arrested for Stalking, After Threatening a Correction Officer and his Family
By The Citizen on June 6, 2024
On Saturday, June 1, 2024, at approximately 2:00 p.m., deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence in Mechanicsville, for the…
UPDATE: Man Charged After Setting Motel Room on Fire That Injures 2 and Displaces 46
By The Citizen on June 3, 2024
UPDATE 6/4/2024 – Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal Press Release: A Leonardtown man was arrested after setting a hotel room on fire yesterday…
UPDATE: Suspect in Custody, 2 Injured and 46 Displaced After Arson Fire at California Motel
By The Citizen on June 3, 2024
UPDATE @ 10:30 p.m.: On Monday, June 3, 2024, at approximately 8:05 p.m., police responded to the Super Eight Motel located at 22801 Three Notch Road…
UPDATE: Police Seeking Assistance Identifying Suspects in Credit Card Skimming Case at Dollar General Store in Charlotte Hall
By The Citizen on June 3, 2024
UPDATE 6/3/2024: The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office seeks assistance identifying and locating the individuals shown in these pictures in connection with the discovery of…
Family Displaced After Large House Fire in Hughesville, Fire Marshal Investigating
By The Citizen on June 3, 2024
On Sunday, June 2, 2024, at approximately 8:00 p.m., firefighters from Charles, St. Mary’s, Calvert, and Prince George’s County responded to the 6900 block of…
Hollywood Man Arrested After Pointing a Gun at a Group of People at George B. Cecil Park in Valley Lee
By The Citizen on June 3, 2024
On Saturday, June 1, 2024, police responded to multiple 911 calls reporting a man with a gun at George B. Cecil Park in Valley Lee.…
CSM Faculty Welcomes 59 Graduates to Nursing Profession at Pinning Ceremony
By The Citizen on June 1, 2024
The College of Southern Maryland’s (CSM) Spring 2024 nursing graduates celebrated their achievements at the La Plata Campus with a time-honored pinning ceremony that allowed CSM faculty to welcome…
One Child and One Adult Flown to Trauma Centers After Golf Cart Crash in Ridge
By The Citizen on June 1, 2024
On Saturday, June 1, 2024, at approximately 11:00 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of 49021 Wynne Road in Ridge, for…