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Traffic Stop in Lexington Park Results in Drug Arrest of Wanted Dameron Man
By The Citizen on January 10, 2024
On Tuesday, January 9, 2024, Deputy Tyler Westphal, initiated a traffic stop in Lexington Park that led to a drug-related arrest. At approximately 2:33 a.m.,…
Firefighters Respond to House Fire in Helen
By The Citizen on January 9, 2024
On Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at approximately 9:08 p.m., firefighters from Mechanicsville and Leonardtown responded to 29720 Point Lookout Road in Helen, for a Reduced…
Thomas Johnson Bridge OPEN with Restrictions
By The Citizen on January 9, 2024
The Maryland Department of Transportation’s State Highway Administration has implemented the following restrictions for the Thomas Johnson Bridge due to sustained winds in excess of…
Governor Moore Declares First State of Preparedness Ahead of Dangerous Winter Weather System
By The Citizen on January 9, 2024
Governor Wes Moore this morning signed the State’s first State of Preparedness declaration ahead of a potentially hazardous winter weather system that is expected to bring damaging winds,…
Two Residents Escape Injury After Smoke Alarms Alert Them to Fire
By The Citizen on January 9, 2024
On Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at approximately 2.50 a.m., firefighters from Bay District, NAS Patuxent River, Second District and Leonardtown responded to the 45000 block…
Calvert County Public Schools Closing 2-Hours Early, Tuesday, January 9, 2024 Due to Weather
By The Citizen on January 9, 2024
Inclement Weather Notice – All Calvert County Public Schools will close two hours early and all after school and evening activities are cancelled on Tuesday,…
House Fire in Valley Lee Believed to Be Accidental Due to Improperly Discard Smoking Materials
By The Citizen on January 8, 2024
On Monday, January 8, 2024, at approximately 2:50 p.m., firefighters from Second District, Bay District, NAS Patuxent River, Leonardtown and Hollywood responded to the 46000…
St. Mary’s County Public Schools Dismissing Early Due to Weather on Tues, January 9, 2024
By The Citizen on January 8, 2024
St. Mary’s County Public Schools has announced that due to forecasted heavy rains, deteriorating road conditions, and heavy winds, All St. Mary’s County Public Schools…
Firefighters Quickly Extinguish Fire in Leonardtown Residence, No Injuries Reported
By The Citizen on January 8, 2024
On Sunday, January 7, 2024, at approximately 1:26 p.m., 49 volunteer firefighters from Leonardtown, Hollywood, Seventh District, Second District, Mechanicsville and Bay District responded to…
Firebaugh Charged with Arson After Intentionally Setting Fire in Mechanicsville Residence
By The Citizen on January 8, 2024
On Sunday, December 31, 2023, Deputy State Fire Marshal Valles responded to assist firefighters and the St. Mary’s Sheriff’s Deputies at a structure fire located…
Police Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Accident Mechanicsville
By The Citizen on January 7, 2024
On Sunday, January 7, 2024, at approximately 10:00 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of 26725 North Sandgates Road in Mechanicsville,…
UPDATE: St. Mary’s County Mourns Loss of Icon Joseph “Bubby” Knott, age 77
By The Citizen on January 6, 2024
UPDATE 1/6/2024: Lifelong resident, Joseph Duane (Bubby) Knott, 77 passed away at Medstar SMH in Leonardtown, Maryland with his beloved family by his side. Bubby…
Maryland Pursuing Actions to Control Invasive Catfish after Federal Fisheries Disaster Declined
By The Citizen on January 5, 2024
In December of 2023, U.S. Department of Commerce notified Maryland Gov. Wes Moore that it has declined Maryland’s request for a federal commercial fisheries disaster…
No Transports Made After Single Vehicle Strikes Tree in Mechanicsville
By The Citizen on January 5, 2024
On Friday, January 5, 2024, at approximately 10:20 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Three Notch Road and Dixon Way…