UPDATE 1:55 p.m., On Sunday, January 23, 2022, at approximately 12:35 p.m., police were dispatched to the top of the Gov. Thomas Johnson Bridge for the…
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Police Investigating Adult Male Shot in Greenbriar Subdivision in Lexington Park
By The Citizen on January 22, 2022
On Saturday, January 22, 2022, at approximately 8:10 a.m., police and emergency medical personnel responded to the 20000 block of Coronet Place in Lexington Park,…
Chaptico Man Pleads Guilty to Felony Animal Cruelty in Dog Fighting Case
By The Citizen on January 21, 2022
UPDATE 1/21/2022: Calvert County State’s Attorney Robert Harvey announced that Charles Henry Hall, III, 44, of Chaptico, pleaded guilty on January 21, 2022 to 1…
Police Arrest St. Mary’s Couple for Possession of Codeine Pills and Crack Cocaine After Traffic Stop
By The Citizen on January 20, 2022
On Tuesday, January 18, 2022, Trooper J. Engleman of the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack conducted a traffic stop on Pacific Drive at Primrose Willow…
Police Increasing Traffic Enforcement Along Three Notch Road in January 2022
By The Citizen on January 20, 2022
For the remainder of January 2022, motorists can expect to see increased traffic enforcement by St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office deputies along Three Notch Road/Route…
UPDATE – Details Released: Police Arrest Man Involved in Murder of 19-Year-Old Male Lexington Park
By The Citizen on January 14, 2022
UPDATE 1/14/2022 @ 11:30 a.m.: According to court documents, Joseph James Oakes, age 19 of Lexington Park was in the vehicle with five other subjects…
No Injuries Reported After Shooting in Lexington Park, Occupied Vehicle and Residence Struck
By The Citizen on January 14, 2022
On Thursday, January 13, 2022, at approximately 10:00 p.m., police responded to the 21700 block of Kearsarge Place in Lexington Park, for multiple 911 calls…
UPDATE: Police Release Name of 19-Year-Old Male Murdered Lexington Park
By The Citizen on January 13, 2022
UPDATE 1/13/2022 @ 1:40 p.m.: The deceased victim has been identified as Joseph James Oakes, age 19 of Lexington Park. UPDATE 1/13/2022 @ 12:30 a.m.:…
UPDATE: 19-Year-Old Lexington Park Teen Murdered and 17-Year-Old Flown to Trauma Center After Shooting in Lexington Park
By The Citizen on January 12, 2022
UPDATE 1/13/2022 @ 12:30 p.m.: Police recovered seven shell casings and other evidence on Pegg Road after the shooting. UPDATE 1/12/2022 @ 9:45 P.M., On…
Governor Hogan Announces $4.6 Billion Tax Relief Package for Hardworking Maryland Families, Small Businesses, and Retirees
By The Citizen on January 12, 2022
Governor Larry Hogan announced the largest tax relief package in state history to deliver more than $4.6 billion in much-needed relief for hardworking Maryland families,…
UPDATE: Police Investigating Motor Vehicle Crash That Killed 50-Year-Old Mechanicsville Man
By The Citizen on January 9, 2022
UPDATE 1/10/2022 @ 9:35 a.m.: On Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022 at approximately 8:43 pm, patrol deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched…
Police Investigating Stabbing in Lexington Park, Victim Flown to Trauma Center, Suspect in Custody After Hours Long Barricade Situation
By The Citizen on January 8, 2022
UPDATE: 1/8/2022 at 8:22 a.m.: Suspect is in custody, an ambulance and medic unit responded to the scene for the suspect reportedly suffering from injuries…
School/Government Delays and Closures for Friday, January 7, 2022
By The Citizen on January 6, 2022
Due to inclement weather conditions the following closures and delays have been announced for Friday, January 7, 2022. Check back for updates. LAST UPDATE: 1/7/2022…
SMECO Continues Power Restoration Work
By The Citizen on January 5, 2022
As of 8 p.m. Wednesday, January 5, Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) has about 2,468 members without electric service following the storm that hit the…
UPDATE: SMECO Continues Power Restoration & Nears Completion
By The Citizen on January 5, 2022
As of 9 p.m. Thursday, January 6, Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) has substantially completed power restoration in Calvert, Prince George’s and St. Mary’s counties.…