St. Mary’s News

State Fire Marshal Introduce Four New Officers, Including the First Female Latino Fire Marshal in the 56-Years of The Agency

State Fire Marshal Introduce Four New Officers, Including the First Female Latino Fire Marshal in the 56-Years of The Agency

The Office of the State Fire Marshal added experienced police officers to their ranks after being appointed as Deputy State Fire Marshals. In a physically distanced ceremony in Pikesville, four new deputies, including the first Latino female, were welcomed by State Fire Marshal Brian S. Geraci. The four newest Deputy State Fire Marshals are...
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Corrina Savoy Arrested for Home Invasion in Lexington Park

Corrina Savoy Arrested for Home Invasion in Lexington Park

On Monday, August 17, 2020 at approximately 2:50 p.m., police responded to a residence on Franklin Road, in Lexington Park, in regard to a disturbance. Upon arrival, a deputy from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office made contact with a female victim who advised she got into an argument with her roommate, Carla Blanton...
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Barricade Situation in Lexington Park Ends Peacefully

Barricade Situation in Lexington Park Ends Peacefully

On September 8, 2020, at approximately 9:04 p.m. deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 46300 block of Columbus Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported assault. The investigation determined Marcus Isaiah Peterson, 31 of Lexington Park, assaulted a female victim by striking her in the face several times. Deputies...
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Lexington Park Man Arrested for Loaded Handgun in Vehicle

Lexington Park Man Arrested for Loaded Handgun in Vehicle

On Tuesday, September 8, 2020, at approximately 3:00 p.m. Deputy Fenwick of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 45100 block of First Colony Way in California, for the report of an individual in a vehicle with a handgun. The operator of the vehicle, later identified to be Nathan Javon Allen, 19...
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Two Injured, One Flown to Trauma Center After Motor Vehicle Collision in Lexington Park

Two Injured, One Flown to Trauma Center After Motor Vehicle Collision in Lexington Park

On Saturday, September 5, 2020, at approximately 6:50 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Gate One on Three Notch Road and Pegg Road in Lexington Park, for the motor vehicle accident reported serious with multiple trapped. Crews arrived on the scene to find two vehicles involved in a t-bone...
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NAS Chief Aviation Machinist’s Mate (AW) Matthew Ira Presented with Plaque for Exemplary Service

NAS Chief Aviation Machinist’s Mate (AW) Matthew Ira Presented with Plaque for Exemplary Service

NAS Patuxent River wishes Fair Winds and Following Seas to Chief Aviation Machinist’s Mate (AW) Matthew Ira! Ira was presented with a Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal from NAS Patuxent River Commanding Officer Capt. Christopher Cox and a NAS Pax River Chiefs’ Mess plaque from NAS Patuxent River Command Master Chief Abel Griego...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Death in Lexington Park

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Death in Lexington Park

On Tuesday, September 8, 2020, police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of FDR Boulevard and Millison Plaza near Nicolet Park in Lexington Park, for the reported overdose with an unknown breathing status. The 911 caller reported an unknown aged subject was found near the given location and reported the subject was...
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Audio: Two Die in Labor Day Drowning at Greenwell State Park in Hollywood

Audio: Two Die in Labor Day Drowning at Greenwell State Park in Hollywood

UPDATE 9/7/2020 @8:30 P.M.: A spokesperson from the Maryland Natural Resources police, identified the victims as a 37-year-old man and a 15-year-old boy from Montgomery Village, who were family members. It is believed that the teen and his uncle may have dropped off of an offshore ledge and drowned. 9/7/2020: On Monday, September 7,...
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Attorney General Frosh, COVID-19 Access to Justice Task Force Request Governor Hogan Dedicate Portion of CARES Act Funding to Rental/Debt Assistance and Legal Aid

Attorney General Frosh, COVID-19 Access to Justice Task Force Request Governor Hogan Dedicate Portion of CARES Act Funding to Rental/Debt Assistance and Legal Aid

Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh and the Attorney General’s COVID-19 Access to Justice Task Force sent letters to Governor Hogan requesting a portion of CARES Act funding be dedicated to stem the anticipated tide of mass evictions and debt collections. The moratoria on evictions for failure to pay rent and consumer debt cases...
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6th Annual Crab Pot Pitch Competition Seeking Entries

6th Annual Crab Pot Pitch Competition Seeking Entries

The St. Mary’s County Department of Economic Development wants to invite you to Southern Maryland’s Annual Crab Pot Pitch Competition. DED has been an avid sponsor of the competition seeking to promote entrepreneurship and innovation. DED’s Director Chris Kaselemis will even serve as a judge in this year’s competition! The Crab Pot Pitch Competition...
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Patuxent Habitat Celebrates Starting 21st Home Build

Patuxent Habitat Celebrates Starting 21st Home Build

The Toye family will be the recipients of Patuxent Habitat’s 21st new home. We are proud to partner with the community in building this new home on Louden Lane in Lexington Park. We still need sponsors, donations of materials,  volunteers, and gifts-in-kind to make this build a success. We are working towards an energy...
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State Fire Marshal Offers Outdoors Safety Tips as Summer Comes to an End

State Fire Marshal Offers Outdoors Safety Tips as Summer Comes to an End

With Labor Day weekend, and Maryland moving into Phase 3, families across Maryland will venture outside – either to the beach or the mountains – or like many, just to their backyard. Increased outdoor activities also increase outdoor fire risks; therefore, State Fire Marshal Brian S. Geraci provides a few common-sense tips that will...
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St. Clement’s Island Museum to Reopen to Visitors on Friday, September 11, 2020

St. Clement’s Island Museum to Reopen to Visitors on Friday, September 11, 2020

St. Clement’s Island Museum in Coltons Point, MD, will reopen its galleries to visitors on Friday, September 11, 2020, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. after being closed since March due to COVID-19 shutdowns. A limited number of guests will be admitted at a time. All guests must always wear masks while in the museum building,...
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Come Out and Support Your Local Volunteer Fire and Rescue Departments While Getting Breakfast, Lunch, or Dinners!

Come Out and Support Your Local Volunteer Fire and Rescue Departments While Getting Breakfast, Lunch, or Dinners!

Thursday, September 3, 2020 – Kona Ice at Ridge Volunteer Fire Department from 5:00 p.m., to dark! Friday, September 4, 2020 – Food Truck Friday will be held at the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department – Come enjoy Olde Town Pub Wing Wagon, Uncle Macks BBQ, Blue Wind Gourmet, Day’s Off Deli, Cindy’s Taqueria, Jamaican...
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Governor Hogan Announces $30 Million in Funding For Eviction Prevention Assistance

Governor Hogan Announces $30 Million in Funding For Eviction Prevention Assistance

Governor Larry Hogan announced the commitment of $30 million in new funding to prevent evictions and help Marylanders affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. “Too many Marylanders have faced undue financial hardships during this unprecedented crisis, including the inability to pay their rent,” said Governor Hogan. “While our eviction moratorium has helped families remain in...
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Patuxent River Naval Air Museum Hosting 4th Annual Wheels and Wings Car Show on Saturday, October 10, 2020

Patuxent River Naval Air Museum Hosting 4th Annual Wheels and Wings Car Show on Saturday, October 10, 2020

The Patuxent River Naval Air Museum will be hosting their 4th Annual Wheels and Wings Car Show on Saturday, October 10, 2020, from 10:00 a.m., to 3:00 p.m. Enjoy parking directly next to your favorite USN Aircraft. Registered car attendees get museum access for themselves and a passenger for the day of the show....
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St. Mary’s College of Maryland Receives $40,000 Grant and Joins the Maryland State Arts Council as Regional Folklife Center

St. Mary’s College of Maryland Receives $40,000 Grant and Joins the Maryland State Arts Council as Regional Folklife Center

St. Mary’s College of Maryland was recently awarded a Maryland State Arts Council Folklife Network grant totaling $40,500 to represent Southern Maryland as a Maryland Regional Folklife Center in the Maryland State Arts Council’s Folklife Network. Regional folklife centers serve to continue “programmatic or educational efforts made by an organization to support folklife, or...
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Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department Regrets to Announce Passing of Life Member Preston J. “Stink” Downs

Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department Regrets to Announce Passing of Life Member Preston J. “Stink” Downs

UPDATE: Preston Johnson Downs, “Stink” 62 of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on September 3, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Born on May 25, 1958 in Leonardtown, MD he was the son of the late Preston Joseph Downs and Mary Emma Downs. Stink is survived by his wife Joyce A. Gatton...
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St. Mary’s County – Missing Person – 15-Year-Old Female

St. Mary’s County – Missing Person – 15-Year-Old Female

The St Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate Nalani Ulece Greenwell Greenwell is described by police as a black female, with black hair and brown eyes, she is 4 foot 8 inches tall and weighing 100 pounds She was last seen on Old Hewitt Road, Lexington Park Maryland on on Saturday, September...
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Two Transported to Area Trauma Center After RV Hits Utility Pole and Tree in Mechanicsville

Two Transported to Area Trauma Center After RV Hits Utility Pole and Tree in Mechanicsville

On Friday, September 4, 2020, at approximately 3:35 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Three Notch Road and Point Lookout Road in Mechanicsville, for the motor vehicle accident reported serious with one subject trapped. Crews arrived on the scene to find a RV off the roadway and into the...
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September 3, 2020 – Prince George, Charles, Calvert, St. Mary’s and Anne Arundel Counties Under Tornado Watch

September 3, 2020 – Prince George, Charles, Calvert, St. Mary’s and Anne Arundel Counties Under Tornado Watch

National Weather Service says there is an extraordinary threat to life or property in District of Columbia, Anne Arundel County, Frederick County, Montgomery County, Prince George’s County, Calvert County, Charles County, Carroll County, Arlington County, City of Alexandria, City of Fairfax, City of Fredericksburg, City of Manassas, Fairfax County, Fauquier County, Prince William County,...
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Commissioners Address Broadband Concerns

The last several months have been a busy time for many while students and educators prepared to start the school year in a virtual setting. Two grants from the State of Maryland – the CARES Middle Mile Grant and the Broadband for Underserved Students (BUS) Grant have been approved to help close technology gaps...
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State is No Longer Considering Cuts to Maryland State Police Aviation Command

State is No Longer Considering Cuts to Maryland State Police Aviation Command

Good news!! Following the Board of Public Works Virtual Meeting that was held on September 2, 2020, the proposed cuts to the Maryland State Police Aviation Division are no longer being considered. After a meeting in July of 2020, the Maryland State Board of Public Works considered multiple significant and vital budget cuts to...
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COVID-19 Community Hotline to Close with Stage 3 Re-Opening

COVID-19 Community Hotline to Close with Stage 3 Re-Opening

As part of the local transition into Stage Three of the ‘Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery,’ St. Mary’s County Government and the St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) will be closing the COVID-19 Community Hotline. The last operational day of the Hotline will be Friday, September 4, 2020 from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m....
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Graphic Language in Photos: Vandalism in Leonardtown Under Investigation

Graphic Language in Photos: Vandalism in Leonardtown Under Investigation

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is investigating several incidents of vandalism that occurred in the Kingston neighborhood, located on Medleys Neck Road in Leonardtown. Numerous street signs, neighborhood signs and pavement in the area was spray painted and damaged. The vandalisms occurred on August 28, 2020 between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and...
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