St. Mary’s News

Federal Grant for Great Mills High School Announced

Federal Grant for Great Mills High School Announced

Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) and Senators Ben Cardin (D-MD) and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) announced that St. Mary’s County Public Schools will receive nearly $190,000 in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Education Project School Emergency Response to Violence (SERV) grant program. Specifically, the grant will aid the ongoing recovery effort of...
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Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot for St. Mary’s County 2018 Primary Election

Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot for St. Mary’s County 2018 Primary Election

The deadline to request a 2018 Primary Election absentee ballot be received by mail is June 19, 2018. The deadline to request an absentee ballot for the primary election for online delivery is June 22, 2018. Any registered voter in Maryland may request and vote by absentee ballot. A voter who wishes to vote...
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Two Inmates Charged with Assault Over TV

Two Inmates Charged with Assault Over TV

On Tuesday, May 22, 2018, Deputy D Hersh of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center for the report of an assault between inmates. Amanda Maria Stewart, 31, of Mechanicsville and Aliciana Christina Rangel, 28, of No Fixed Address were observed by a Corrections Officer...
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No Injuries Reported in Single Vehicle Rollover Crash in Park Hall

No Injuries Reported in Single Vehicle Rollover Crash in Park Hall

On Sunday, June 10, 2018., at approximately 7:50 p.m., police and rescue personnel responded to Point Lookout Road, in the area of Willows Road, in Park Hall, for the reported serious motor vehicle accident with one vehicle overturned. Units arrived on scene to find a single vehicle overturned off the roadway, in a driveway,...
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Occupants Displaced After Lightning Strikes House in Wildewood

Occupants Displaced After Lightning Strikes House in Wildewood

On Sunday, June 10, 2018, at approximately 7:45 p.m., firefighters from Bay District, Hollywood, and Patuxent River Naval Base responded to the 22900 Block of Cypress Drive, in Wildewood, for the reported structure fire. Crews arrived on scene to discover smoke and fire showing from the attic area of the residence. After investigating, crews...
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Amateur Radio “Field Day” June 23 and 24 Demonstrates Science, Skill, and Service

Amateur Radio “Field Day” June 23 and 24 Demonstrates Science, Skill, and Service

Members of the St Mary’s County Amateur Radio Association will be participating in the national Amateur Radio Field Day exercise, June 23 – 24 at Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department. Since 1933, ham radio operators across North America have established temporary ham radio stations in public locations during Field Day to showcase the science and...
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Four Seriously Injured After Head-on Collision in Leonardtown

Four Seriously Injured After Head-on Collision in Leonardtown

On Saturday, June 9, 2018, at approximately 12:12 p.m., Police, fire and rescue responded to Budds Creek Road, in the area of Bayside Road, in Leonardtown, for the reported serious motor vehicle accident with multiple people trapped. Units arrived on scene to find two pick-up trucks in the roadway, in a head-on style collision,...
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St. Marys Sheriffs Office Seeking Information on Stolen Trailer

St. Marys Sheriffs Office Seeking Information on Stolen Trailer

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information on a stolen trailer. The trailer was stolen between the timeframe of May 20, 2018 to May 27, 2018, from the 42000 block of Greenwell’s Hill Lane, in Leonardtown. The trailer has a weld bead fashioned in the name “Sergio”, and at the time of...
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Comptroller Franchot Alerts Marylanders to Social Media Scam

Comptroller Franchot Alerts Marylanders to Social Media Scam

Reinforcing his commitment to protect Marylanders, Comptroller Peter Franchot today warned Maryland residents about a scam in which cyber thieves contact citizens via social media using an official-looking certificate about a large sum of money for a fee. The scammers send messages using the Comptroller of Maryland and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) logos on...
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Wednesday’s Pet is MADISON

Wednesday’s Pet is MADISON

Wednesday’s Pet for 6/6/18 is MADISON Featured Pet: Madison Rescue Group: Last Chance Animal Rescue Breed: Feist Mix Sex: Female Size: Medium Vetted: Spayed and Up-to-date with routine shots Adoption Fee: $375.00 Madison is a 3-year-old female, Feist mix. She is very sweet but shy. She is learning to walk on a leash, she...
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Bailey Receives Endorsement from National Rifle Association

Bailey Receives Endorsement from National Rifle Association

Jack Bailey, Senate candidate for District 29 (Calvert and St. Mary’s), has received the endorsement from the National Rifle Association. In addition, Jack Bailey received an AQ rating from the National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF). This rating is reserved for a pro-gun candidate based on responses to a candidate questionnaire. It is...
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Threat to “Shoot up Mechanicsville Elementary School” Under Investigation

Threat to “Shoot up Mechanicsville Elementary School” Under Investigation

On Monday, June 4, 2018, at approximately 11:15 a.m. a student reported to a staff member a threat was made to Mechanicsville Elementary School on Saturday June 2, 2018 during a live chat Xbox game. The student reported the offender stated, ”I am going to shoot up Mechanicsville Elementary School.” Once reported, the Board...
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UPDATE: Video Added – Family Displaced After House Fire in Sandgates

UPDATE: Video Added – Family Displaced After House Fire in Sandgates

UPDATE 6/6/2018: The Office of the State Fire Marshal reports one adult sustained an injury as a result of the incident. The fire started in the interior living area and remains under investigation at this time. Two adults and two children were displaced and are being assisted by the American Red Cross. The estimated damage to...
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No Injuries Reported in Early Morning Rollover in Lexington Park

No Injuries Reported in Early Morning Rollover in Lexington Park

On Wednesday, June 6, 2018, at approximately 7:30 a.m., Police, fire and rescue personnel responded to Pegg Road, and Ronald Drive, in Lexington Park, for the report of a motor vehicle accident with one vehicle on its side, and people possibly trapped. Units arrived on scene to discover two vehicles in the roadway, with...
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Cruisin’ SOMD Car Show Raises Money for the at Charlotte Hall Veterans Home

Cruisin’ SOMD Car Show Raises Money for the at Charlotte Hall Veterans Home

Cruisin SOMD held The 7th Annual Cruisin’ SOMD Car show on May 26, 2018, at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home . The 100 mile cruise had over 170 cars, & trucks registered which ended at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home. Over the years Cruisin’ SOMD has raised $82,000.00 for our Veterans at Charlotte Hall....
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Maryland Conservation Corps Now Recruiting Young Adults

Maryland Conservation Corps Now Recruiting Young Adults

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is now recruiting members for the Maryland Conservation Corps, an award-winning AmeriCorps program that engages young adults aged 17-25 in extensive conservation, environmental and natural resources management projects across the state. The department seeks to hire 35 full-time members who will work on five to seven teams for an 11-month period, beginning in...
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Maryland Casinos Generate Record $156.5 Million in Revenue During May

Maryland Casinos Generate Record $156.5 Million in Revenue During May

Maryland Lottery and Gaming today announced that May 2018 gaming revenues for the state’s six casinos set a new single-month record of $156,555,593, an increase of 14.7% compared to the May 2017 total of $136,464,277. Maryland has six privately owned casinos: MGM National Harbor in Prince George’s County; Live! Casino & Hotel in Anne...
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Governor Larry Hogan Announces $80 Million in Higher Education Scholarships for 2018-2019 Academic Award Year

Governor Larry Hogan Announces $80 Million in Higher Education Scholarships for 2018-2019 Academic Award Year

Governor Larry Hogan today announced that the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA) has awarded more than $80 million to nearly 38,000 students to attend one of Maryland’s post-secondary institutions. “Working to make higher education affordable and accessible for as many Maryland students as possible is one of our...
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May Juvenile Arrests from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office

May Juvenile Arrests from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office

A 14-year-old male from California was arrested on May 11 for Dangerous Weapon on School Property. A 15-year-old male from Mechanicsville was arrested on May 15, 2018 for Possession of a Dangerous Weapon on School Grounds, Disruption of School Activities and Trespassing on School Grounds. A 16-year-old male from Mechanicsville was arrested for Second-Degree...
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St. Mary’s County Reports Delay in Emergency Radio Transmissions

St. Mary’s County Reports Delay in Emergency Radio Transmissions

Emergency Communications personnel with the St. Mary’s County detected a delay in radio transmissions on Saturday, June 2 at 3:04 p.m. The incident was immediately reported to the on duty communications supervisor, As a result, the Harris Radio technical support line was immediately notified. All first responders (police, fire, EMS and ALS) were then...
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Leonardtown Man Arrested for Assault and Theft from McKay’s Store

Leonardtown Man Arrested for Assault and Theft from McKay’s Store

On April 18, 2018, Deputy Bowie from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 24000 block of Morgan Road in Hollywood, for a reported assault. The victim advised Bryon Michael Bishop, 20, of Leonardtown, assaulted the victim by throwing items at the victim; Bishop arranged to leave the residence, and then assaulted...
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NAVAIR Change of Command: Grosklags Retires, Peters at Helm

NAVAIR Change of Command: Grosklags Retires, Peters at Helm

Improving readiness and increasing speed to the fleet will remain priorities at the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) under its new commander, Vice Adm. Dean Peters, who relieved Vice Adm. Paul Grosklags during a May 31 ceremony. Peters received his third star minutes earlier from Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Bill Moran, who...
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Lexington Park Woman Arrested for Assaulting Deputy

Lexington Park Woman Arrested for Assaulting Deputy

On April 15, 2018, Dep. J. Davis of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 45000 block of Foxchase Drive in Lexington Park for a reported assault. The victim advised Jennifer Joanne Knoefel, 43, of Lexington Park, had assaulted the victim by biting and scratching the victim; visible injury was observed to...
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Female Injured After Grease Fire in Lexington Park

Female Injured After Grease Fire in Lexington Park

On Friday, June 1, 2018, at approximately 6:35 p.m., firefighters from Bay District, Valley Lee, and the Patuxent River Naval Air Station Fire Department responded to Missouri Avenue, in Lexington Park, for the reported townhouse fire. Dispatch advised responding units it was a grease fire in the kitchen, with one patient with burns to...
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Single Vehicle Motor Vehicle Accident Sends One to Hospital

Single Vehicle Motor Vehicle Accident Sends One to Hospital

On Sunday, June 3, 2018, at approximately 4:15 p.m., Police, fire and ems personnel responded to Hollywood Road, in the area of the Leonards Grant Parkway, for the reported motor vehicle accident. Crews arrived on scene to discover a single vehicle off the roadway, and into a pole. Two patients signed treatment refusal forms...
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