The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office invites the community to a town hall to gain firsthand, fact-based insights into gun violence in our area. The event will take place at the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department’s Braddock Hall, 46900 S. Shangri-La Drive in Lexington Park, at 6 p.m. on Monday, January 27, 2025. The town hall will feature informative sessions, including: Understanding Gun Violence in Our Community: A data-driven presentation by a Criminal Investigations Division Crime Analyst on local gun violence trends and statistics. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the scope and impact of firearm-related incidents in St. Mary’s County. A Snapshot of Gun-Related Offenses: A presentation by a representative from the Detention and Rehabilitation Center offering an overview of currently incarcerated individuals charged with gun-related crimes. Group Violence Intervention (GVI): Discover how the Sheriff’s Office’s GVI program is working to reduce incidents of gun violence by identifying and addressing the drivers of group-related violence. More information on the GVI program is available here: Group Violence Intervention video. The Growing Concern about Ghost Guns: A Detailed Look at Unserialized Firearms, commonly known as Ghost Guns. A Detective from the Criminal Investigations Division will discuss the challenges these weapons pose […]
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