2 teenagers charged with multiple burglaries during Easter weekend in St. Mary's County
Two teenage boys have been charged with multiple burglaries and vandalism incidents that took place over Easter weekend in St. Mary's County, according to the sheriff's office.
Maryland shuts down shellfish harvesting after sewage overflow that was linked to illnesses
The Maryland Department of the Environment on Monday announced that it will shut down shellfish harvesting in a portion of the Potomac River off of St. Mary’s County because of a sewage overflow.
Man arrested in St. Mary's County double homicide investigation, police say
The St. Mary's County Sherriff’s Office says they have arrested the suspect in a double homicide that left a woman and a six-year-old girl dead.
Police identify 6-year-old girl, woman killed in St. Mary's County double homicide
The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office has identified the victims connected to a double homicide investigation in Lexington Park.
Horse-drawn buggy driver killed in hit-and-run crash in St. Mary’s County, police say
The operator of a horse-drawn buggy was killed Wednesday morning after the driver of a pickup truck struck the carriage and fled the scene, police say.
Alligator search underway in St. Mary’s County, officials say
St. Mary’s County officials and a wildlife expert say they’re searching for an alligator that was reported in the area recently.
St. Mary’s County prosecutors: Suspect ran dog-fighting ring at power-line cut-through
The St. Mary’s County state’s attorney’s office says a man has been charged in connection with a dog fighting ring he was allegedly running at a power-line cut-through.
Victim escaped machete, bat assault by jumping from second-floor window: cops
The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is looking for multiple suspects after a 32-year-old man escaped from an attack with machetes and bats by jumping through an upstairs window.
Deputies searching for stolen golf carts in St. Mary's County
The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is searching for two stolen Yamaha golf carts, marked with the numbers 12 and one.
St. Mary’s County officials announce ‘state of emergency’ ahead of Elsa
St. Mary’s County officials have announced a ‘state of emergency’ as Tropical Storm Elsa barrels up the East Coast.
First case of COVID-19 Delta variant identified in St. Mary's County
The first case of the COVID-19 Delta variant has been discovered in St. Mary's County, according to the Health Department.
1 in custody as police continue to investigate 2 shootings in St. Mary's County
A 19-year-old has been charged in a shooting that left a man seriously injured in St. Mary's County. Police are working to determine if the incident is connected to a homicide that occurred nearby in the same area.
Sheriff's Office: 1 killed, 1 injured in St. Mary's County shootings
One person was killed and another was injured in two shootings in St. Mary's County Monday. Investigators are working to determine if the two cases are connected.
St. Mary’s County sheriff’s office investigating 2 shootings Monday evening
The St. Mary’s County sheriff’s office is investigating two shootings Monday evening.
Family of teen shot to death by Maryland State Trooper ‘heartbroken’
The family of a Leonardtown teenager who was shot and killed by a Maryland State Trooper provided FOX 5 with a statement on Wednesday, saying they’re “heartbroken” in the wake of his death.
Maryland State Police ID 16-year-old shot and killed by Trooper
Maryland State Police say a 16-year-old who was shot and killed by a State Trooper on Tuesday in Leonardtown was wielding an airsoft gun and a knife.
Missing St. Mary’s County teen brothers found safe
Authorities say two St. Mary's County brothers who went missing Tuesday morning have been found safe after last being seen in a canoe.
St. Mary's County sheriff's office identifies man who allegedly attacked deputy before being shot
The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Deputy who was injured Tuesday while on the scene of an alleged theft in Lexington Park and the suspect who allegedly attacked him have both been identified.
In-person learning in St. Mary's County on hold after COVID-19 outbreak
A COVID-19 outbreak has one school district rethinking plans for in-person learning.
St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office arrests 3 after 63-year-old man assaulted in Lexington Park
Authorities have arrested three people after a 63-year-old man was assaulted in St. Mary's County, officials say.