UPDATE 7/14/2025: The displaced family has lost nearly everything in this devastating fire. A GoFundMe has been started by family members to assist the 2 adults…
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House Fire in Lusby Under Investigation, No Injuries Reported and All Pets Accounted For
By The Citizen on July 12, 2025
On Saturday, July 12, 2025, at 1:30 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the Hemlock Road in Lusby, for the reported house…
3-Year-Old Flown to Children’s Center with Life-Threatening Injuries After Possible Drowning Incident in Mechanicsville, Investigation Ongoing
By The Citizen on July 12, 2025
On Saturday, July 12, 2025, at approximately 1:41 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the 37000 block of Lockes Crossing Road in Mechanicsville,…
UPDATE: GoFundMe Started for Child Seriously Injured After Accident Involving Lawnmower in Ridge
By The Citizen on July 11, 2025
UPDATE 7/11/2025: Due to weather on Wednesday, Trooper 7 diverted to the TidalHealth Peninsula Regional Emergency Department in Salisbury, Maryland, the child was then stabilized…
Man Transported to Burn Center After Vehicle Fire in Chaptico
By The Citizen on July 11, 2025
On Friday, July 11, 2025 at approximately 1:20 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of the Chaptico Market located at…
State Police Helicopter Flies Amid Incoming Storms to Rescue 6-Year-Old Injured Child in Ridge
By The Citizen on July 9, 2025
On Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at approximately 5:55 p.m., emergency medical personnel at Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad requested a medic and helicopter after a patient…
Piney Point Road Closed Due to Crash Involving Multiple Utility Poles Broken/Lines Down
By The Citizen on July 8, 2025
UPDATE @1:30 P.M.: SMECO Remains on scene along with firefighters, MDOT and police. The fire is ongoing, but contained, due to the downed live power…
UPDATE: Funeral, Services and Procession Information for Veteran Deputy Mark Porter
By The Citizen on July 8, 2025
UPDATE 7/7/2025: Funeral Arrangements and Procession Information for Sergeant Mark Porter #44 – Members of the public are invited to honor Sergeant Porter by attending…
Death Investigation Ongoing After Man Found Deceased in Drayden
By The Citizen on July 6, 2025
On Saturday, July 5, 2025, at approximately 10:36 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the 18000 block of Elmos Way in Drayden,…
Three Flown to Trauma Centers After Head-on Collision in Lexington Park
By The Citizen on July 5, 2025
On Friday, July 4, 2025, at approximately 10:21 a.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the intersection of Three Notch Road and Mattapany Road…
National Weather Service Confirms Touchdown of EF-0 Tornado in St. Mary’s County During Severe Storms
By The Citizen on July 3, 2025
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC – Wed Jul 2 2025: NWS Damage Survey for July 1, 2025, Beauvue Tornado Event. Rating: EF-0 Estimated Peak…
Fire Marshal Investigating House Fire in Leonardtown
By The Citizen on July 2, 2025
On Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at approximately 7:47 a.m., firefighters from Leonardtown, Second District, Bay District, Hollywood, NAS Patuxent River and Seventh District were dispatched to…
UPDATE: St. Mary’s County Mourns the Loss of Veteran Deputy Mark Porter
By The Citizen on July 1, 2025
UPDATE 7/2/2025: On the evening of July 1, the Fraternal Order of Police – St. Mary’s County Lodge 7 shared a message from Sheriff…
Motorcyclist Flown to Trauma Center with Serious Injuries After Mechanicsville Crash
By The Citizen on June 28, 2025
On Saturday, June 28, 2025, at approximately 1:57 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the intersection of Budds Creek Road and Thompson…
One Flown to Trauma Center After Single Vehicle Rollover in Leonardtown, State Police Investigating
By The Citizen on June 26, 2025
On Thursday, June 26, 2025, at approximately 4:02 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of the Leonardtown High School on…