Monthly Archives: June 2026

Lexington Park Man Charged in Retail Theft Incidents Across St. Mary’s County

Lexington Park Man Charged in Retail Theft Incidents Across St. Mary’s County

Anthony M. Barnes, 45, of Lexington Park, is facing misdemeanor charges of theft of $100 to under $1,500, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of a controlled substance other than cannabis after a May 26, 2026, Walmart shoplifting investigation in St. Mary’s County, according to District Court records. Deputies from the St. Mary’s County...
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Two Flown to Trauma Center After ATV Crash in Charles County

Two Flown to Trauma Center After ATV Crash in Charles County

On Saturday, May 30, 2026, at approximately 6:55 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services from Charles and St. Mary’s County responded to the 7000 block of Traeleigh Lane in Charlotte Hall, for the inaccessible rescue after an ATV crash. 911 callers reported an ATV crashed with two patients down and bleeding. Upon arrival,...
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Maryland Energetics Innovation Hub Breaks Ground in Charles County

Maryland Energetics Innovation Hub Breaks Ground in Charles County

The Charles County Economic Development Department joins the American Center for Manufacturing & Innovation (ACMI) and the Energetics Technology Center to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Maryland Energetics Innovation Hub (MEIH), a new campus designed to accelerate energetics production, process innovation, and advanced manufacturing. “We are thrilled to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Maryland...
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Governor Moore Issues Directive For Immediate State Action To Address Agricultural Crisis From April’s Severe Statewide Freeze

Governor Moore Issues Directive For Immediate State Action To Address Agricultural Crisis From April’s Severe Statewide Freeze

Governor Wes Moore issued a directive to the Maryland Department of Agriculture and Maryland Department of Environment to implement a coordinated and urgent response to the late April freeze, which resulted in a significant crisis for Maryland’s agricultural community and ongoing drought designation that is affecting the majority of Maryland counties. This directive builds upon...
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