Communities surrounding Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Webster Outlying Field, Smith Island, Maryland and residents of the Northern Neck of Virginia are advised of an inshore weapons separation testing event Monday, March 23 and Tuesday, March 24 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. This test flight has the potential to generate a sonic boom...
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On Friday, March 20, 2026, at approximately 11:20 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Three Notch Road and Rue Purchase Road in California, for the reported motor vehicle collision with unknown injuries. Multiple 911 callers reported one vehicle was repeatedly striking the curb and attempting to drive. Crews...
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On Sunday, March 22, 2026, at approximately 10:16 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Point Lookout Road and Potato Hill Farm Lane in Leonardtown, for the serious motor vehicle collision with one overturned and “sparking”. Crews arrived on the scene to find one vehicle on its side in...
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The St. Mary’s County Commissioners unanimously approved a plan to bring in temporary contract dispatchers to stabilize staffing at the county’s 911 communications center, which officials say is struggling with vacancies and employee burnout. Emergency Services leadership told commissioners the center is currently operating at roughly half staffing capacity, with only 14 fully trained...
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Today, we remember Jaelynn Willey, whose life was tragically taken on March 20, 2018, following a senseless act of violence at Great Mills High School. Her loss continues to be felt throughout our community. We keep her family, friends, the entire Great Mills High School community, and our First Responders who had to witness...
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It’s official! Charleys Philly Steaks is coming to Lexington Park later this year. The buildings former occupant Burger King, closed their doors in 2020 and has sat empty since. Located at 21650 Great Mills Road in Lexington Park, the grand opening date is undetermined, but slated for later this year. With over 700 locations...
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A Maryland Lottery player is starting off spring as a new millionaire after a $1.7-million-winning Multi-Match ticket was sold in St. Mary’s County for last night’s drawing. This is the first Multi-Match jackpot win of 2026. The ticket was purchased at Abell’s Tavern at 20281 Piney Point Road in Callaway. For selling the ticket, the Southern...
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The Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department is inviting the community to its upcoming “Touch-A-Truck” fundraiser on Saturday, March 21, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will take place at the firehouse, located at 24801 Three Notch Road in Hollywood, and promises a hands-on experience for families and children of all ages. Attendees...
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Corey Michael Bridgett, 29, of Lexington Park, is facing a charge of fraud for allegedly using another person’s identity to avoid prosecution, while his mother, Eundra Keffie Kelly Hensley, 52, of Lexington Park, is charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance and possession of drug paraphernalia, according to court documents. The charges stem...
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UPDATE 3/19/2026: Both children have been flown by Trooper 7 to the Children’s National Hospital with injuries believed to be non-life-threatening. Police responded to investigate. It was found the incident occurred in the private driveway of a residence. Further updates will be provided when they become available. 3/19/2026: On Thursday, March 19, 2026, at...
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Austin Edward Peed, 44, of Avenue, is facing multiple charges including violating a protective order and attempting to intimidate or influence a juror following an incident reported on March 17, 2026, in St. Mary’s County. According to court documents, deputies with the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the District Court in Leonardtown...
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Stefan Decell Miles, 30, of Lexington Park, is facing two misdemeanor charges of obstructing and hindering and failing to obey a reasonable and lawful order after what court records describe as a brief foot chase during a March 13, 2026 traffic stop in Lexington Park. According to charging documents, Miles was a passenger in...
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Tyrell Marquice Birdine, 25, of California, is charged with reckless endangerment after authorities said he drove at a high rate of speed while under the influence of alcohol with a male juvenile victim unsecured in the front passenger seat. Court records show the case was filed in the District Court for Calvert County on...
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Jeffrey Carter, 30, of Bryans Road, is facing a charge of reckless endangerment after authorities allege he fired a handgun from a moving vehicle during a March 11, 2026 incident in La Plata. According to court documents, officers with the Charles County Sheriff’s Office and La Plata Police Department responded to the area of...
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Miguel Jesus Trussel, 19, of Splendora, Texas, faces a fugitive from justice charge in St. Mary’s County after authorities allege he is wanted in Texas in connection with a case involving Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child, according to court documents. Court records list Trussel’s occupation as working for the U.S. Navy at NAS...
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Michael Hemi Fischer, 28, of Hughesville, was arrested four times between February 23, 2026, and March 13, 2026, in Charles and St. Mary’s counties, facing multiple misdemeanor charges including trespassing, theft, disorderly conduct, malicious destruction of property, and fourth-degree burglary, according to court records. The earliest incident occurred on February 23, 2026, in St....
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office said it conducted alcohol compliance checks at licensed businesses across the county on February 26, 2026, and found that one of 13 establishments sold alcohol without asking for identification. According to the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, the checks were carried out at about 3 p.m. by the...
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The St. Mary’s County Democratic Central Committee (SMCDCC) unanimously elected Mike Bellis as its new Chair on March 11, 2026, following the resignation of AnnMarie Abell, who announced her candidacy for St. Mary’s County Commissioner President. Bellis, a longtime Democratic organizer and elected member of the SMCDCC, steps into the role at a moment...
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a scam in which individuals receive text messages falsely claiming to be a “Notice of Hearing – Traffic Violation” from a District Court. Recently, residents reported receiving a text message that appeared to be an official court notice, alleging an outstanding traffic violation and...
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According to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, the concentration of new oysters in 2025 was nearly six times higher than the long-term spatset average and the second highest ever recorded in the 41-year modern history of the state’s annual fall oyster survey. “Oysters are the bedrock of the ecosystem in the Chesapeake Bay...
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Governor Wes Moore announced additional reforms to enhance service, oversight, and capacity in Maryland’s foster care system. Through contracts approved during this morning’s Board of Public Works meeting, the Maryland Department of Human Services will establish statewide standards to ensure that youth in foster care with complex needs receive one-on-one care and will expand...
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David Leroy Harvey Jr., 33, of Great Mills, has been charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance with intent to distribute and possession of a controlled dangerous substance, according to court documents. The charges stem from an incident on February 21, 2026, in the Lexington Park area. According to charging documents filed by...
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A review of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office public news release archive is raising questions about how often incidents occurring at local schools are publicly reported. According to the Sheriff’s Office website, the department has published 418 press releases in its online archive. Those releases cover a wide range of incidents across the...
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Historic St. Mary’s City (HSMC) is offering a rare opportunity for adults to step behind the ropes and into an active archaeological excavation at the site of St. Mary’s Fort — Maryland’s first colonial settlement. On select Saturdays in 2026, participants will join HSMC’s archaeology team in southern Maryland for a full-day, hands-on excavation...
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When every second counts, the MedSTAR Transport team is there, on the ground and in the air. They’re taking that same lifesaving spirit into the community Saturday, March 21, with a food drive at Leonardtown High School from 10 a.m. to noon. The rain date for the event is April 18, 2026. The MedSTAR...
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