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LEXINGTON PARK, Md. – The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the person pictured in a theft investigation. On Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at 1:40 pm, the suspect placed three items in her purse at the Optimal Vapor store in Lexington Park and left the establishment without paying.

An alert was issued by the St. Mary’s County Sheriff's Office as they seek the public's assistance in identifying and locating a wanted suspect who allegedly robbed a store in Lexington Park in May. Investigators released photos on Monday, June 27, of a wanted woman and person of interest...

Dress in red, white and blue, throw some hot dogs on the grill, cook up some apple pie and get ready to celebrate the country’s 246th birthday because there are plenty of options to get out and take part in…

CALLAWAY, Md. — We are receiving reports this evening of a motor vehicle crash that has resulted in minor injuries after police evaluated one suspect who was arrested for being under the influence. At approximately 10:05 p.m. on June 25, first responders were called to the 20000 block of...

HOLLYWOOD, Md. — We are receiving reports that a person has sustained a gunshot wound this evening and is being transported to a nearby trauma center. At approximately 10:49 p.m. on June 25, first responders were called to the 24000 block of Mervell Dean Road for reports that a man had sustained a gunshot wound to his knee.

UPDATE June 24, 2022, @7:25 pm: Per the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, Paisley has been located. There is no further information at this time. June 24, 2022, 7:09 p.m.- Missing six-year-old female – Paisley Malone. Missing from the area of Woodland Ct in Lexington Park. If seen, call 301-475-8008

Kids' and Teens College Brings Back Full Summer Schedule of In Person, and Virtual Classes. The Kids' and Teens College at the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) is underway with a full schedule of in person summer classes for the first time since 2019. Virtual campus is also still available.

The Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating an alleged incendiary fire that was set in the front yard of a St. Mary’s County home. Shortly before 2 a.m. on Sunday, June 26, a fire was reported outside a Forest Run Road residence in Lexington Park, officials said.

Urbanna Oyster Festival Queen contestant Abigail Smiley and her Little Miss Spat co-contestant Lucy Myers will present a fun run on Saturday, July 2, at 11 a.m. The fun run will be hosted at the Middlesex County Sports Complex in Locust Hill. The fee will be $5 to run, jog or walk.

LEONARDTOWN, Md. – Children ages 6 to 11 are invited to enjoy a whole week of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and technology) oriented programming at Piney Point Lighthouse Museum. The program is focused on outdoor science and exploration from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. each day, from July...

LEONARDTOWN, Md. – NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County will hold a Public Hearing Tuesday June 28th, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. in the Chesapeake Building located at 41770 Baldridge Street in Leonardtown to consider public input on the Snow Hill Master Plan. The plan can be viewed at http://www.stmarysmd.com/publichearing.asp.

LEONARDTOWN, MD – Superintendent of Schools, Dr. J. Scott Smith, announces the following Administrative Transfers:. Ms. Amanda Kellam will transfer from Assistant Principal, 11 month, at Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary School to Assistant Principal, 11 month, at Park Hall Elementary School. Mr. Zachary Adams will transfer from Assistant...

FREE to read: Six people face fines for allegedly engaging in illegal oyster harvesting and sales and other violations at a Hollywood business.

Obstructing and Hindering- On June 16, 2022, Cpl. Holdsworth responded to the 21600 block of FDR Boulevard in Lexington Park, for the reported trespassing. While conducting the investigation Tyrese Xavier Briscoe, age 23 of Lexington Park, arrived on scene and interrupted the investigation and attempted to remove the individual speaking with Cpl. Holdsworth. Briscoe then stood between Cpl. Holdsworth and the other party, preventing Cpl. Holdsworth from conducting the investigation. Briscoe was advised he was under arrest and resisted by pulling away and not allowing himself to be handcuffed. Briscoe was charged with Obstructing and Hindering and Resisting Arrest.

On 6/16/2022, TFC E. Ruggles and TFC C. DiToto conducted a traffic stop on Point Lookout Road at Adkins Road, Lexington Park, MD. A probable cause search of the vehicle was conducted which revealed suspected Marijuana and suspected Crack Cocaine. The passenger of the vehicle was identified as Keenan Anthony Berry, 26 of Lexington Park, MD. A search of Berry’s person also revealed suspected Crack Cocaine. Berry was arrested by Tpr J. Pettitt and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center where he was charged with Possession of CDS: Intent to Distribute, Possession of CDS: Not Marijuana, Possession of CDS: Paraphernalia, and was also issued a civil citation for Possession of CDS: Marijuana Less Than 10 Grams.

Horry County Fire Rescue responded to a water rescue call at 11:54 a.m. Friday on Excalaber Court near Burgess, and the state Department of Natural Resources responded to an “alligator incident” in the same area, officials said. Horry County Fire Rescue spokesman Tony Casey said he can confirm...

A man violating a court-issued protective order is facing new charges in Maryland after allegedly threatening his victim and spitting on a sheriff’s deputy attempting to arrest him, authorities announced. Leonardtown resident Michael Griffin, 43, was busted by members of the St. Mary's County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday, June...

Smoke detectors were ringing inside a Calvert County home after a fire broke out in an upstairs bedroom and allowed a homeowner to flee the residence and call 911, officials said. First responders were dispatched to a Muskogee Lane home in Lusby at approximately 2:45 a.m. on Thursday, June 23,...

Robert Lee Owens, 91, of St. Inigoes, MD passed away on June 20, 2022, at MedStar Health: Hospice at St. Mary’s, Callaway, Maryland. Robert Lee was born May 19, 1931, in Leonardtown, MD to the late Robert Warren Owens and Myrtle McKay Owens. Robert Lee married Mary Agnes (Aggie)...