UPDATE 5/31/2024: Nathan S. Lindgren, 28, of Lexington Park, was sentenced on May 24, 2024, to 12 years in prison for possession and distribution of…
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Credit Card Skimmer Found at Dollar General Store in Charlotte Hall
By The Citizen on May 30, 2024
On Sunday, May 26, 2024, Deputy Anthony Cucinotta responded to a call from an employee at the Dollar General Store, 30547 Potomac Way, Charlotte Hall,…
Deputy State Fire Marshal and Underwater Hazardous Device Technician Nominated for Statewide Award
By The Citizen on May 29, 2024
Master Deputy State Fire Marshal and Underwater Hazardous Device Technician Bomb Technician Cory Hurst, a seasoned member of the Office of the State Fire Marshal,…
One Flown Out After Single Vehicle Collision in Mechanicsville
By The Citizen on May 28, 2024
On Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at approximately 6:13 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of 27790 Mechanicsville Road in Mechanicsville, for…
Five Teens Transported to Trauma Center After Single Vehicle Strikes Tree in Hollywood
By The Citizen on May 24, 2024
On Friday, May 24, 2024, at approximately 10:27 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of McIntosh Road and McIntosh Court in…
UPDATE: Police Investigating 18-Year-Old Male Found Dead in Lexington Park
By The Citizen on May 24, 2024
UPDATE 5/24/2024: On Friday, May 24th, 2024, at approximately 7:15 a.m., Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office (SMCSO) responded to the 20000 block…
Maryland State Police Bolster Patrols For A Safer Memorial Day Weekend 2024
By The Citizen on May 23, 2024
Maryland State Police beginning Friday will increase enforcement efforts on impaired, aggressive and distracted driving through the Memorial Day weekend. State troopers from all 23…
UPDATE: PG County Man Released on Recognizance After High Speed Chase in Stolen Vehicle
By The Citizen on May 21, 2024
UPDATE 5/21/2024: Judge Karen Christy Holt released Cordell Marquis Green on his own recognizance on Tuesday, May 21st, 2024. Cordell Marquis Green age 22 of…
Three Suspects in Stolen Vehicle Cause High Speed Crash in Charlotte Hall That Injures Two
By The Citizen on May 20, 2024
On Monday, May 20, 2024, at approximately 2:30 p.m., a 911 caller reported their stolen vehicle, a white Acura MDX was currently travelling Northbound in…
Lexington Park Woman Charged for Possession with Intent to Distribute
By The Citizen on May 17, 2024
St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Deputies from the Patrol and Criminal Investigations Divisions arrested and charged Danielle Lynette Washington, 37, of Lexington Park, with CDS:…
UPDATE: First Responders Locate Woman Who Jumped from Thomas Johnson Bridge, Victim Succumbs to Injuries
By The Citizen on May 16, 2024
UPDATE: 11:00 A.M.: We regret to say the victim has died from their injuries. No other updates will be provided. Please, if you or anyone…
UPDATE: Police Make Arrest for April 2024 Shooting at Applebee’s in California
By The Citizen on May 15, 2024
UPDATE 5/15/2024: Following an ongoing investigation by the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, Jontae Lamont Proctor, 21, of No Fixed Address, was apprehended on Tuesday,…
Firefighters Respond to Reported Structure Fire and Find Vehicle Into Residence, One Flown with Serious Injuries
By The Citizen on May 13, 2024
On Saturday, May 11, 2024, at 7:40 a.m., firefighters from St. Mary’s and Charles County responded to the 28400 block of St. Mary’s Avenue in…
UPDATE: Jury Convicts Man for First-Degree Murder of Teenager and Attempted Murder of Five Additional Teens in Drive-By Shooting
By The Citizen on May 10, 2024
5/10/2024: Latres Javontae Cockerham, 26, of California, was convicted of the first-degree murder of Joseph James Oakes, 19 of Lexington Park, and the attempted first-degree…
Police Investigating a Motor Vehicle Accident Involving a Mini-Bike
By The Citizen on May 9, 2024
On Thursday, May 9, 2024, at approximately 12:47 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of North Essex Drive and Saratoga Drive…