Leonardtown blaze that killed firefighter likely caused by lightning strike: source
A two-alarm fire that destroyed a Leonardtown home and took the life of a firefighter was likely caused by a lightning strike, sources tell FOX 5's Bob Barnard.
Assistant principal at Leonardtown High School charged with sex offenses
The assistant principal at Leonardtown High School is now facing charges for engaging in sexual contact with a victim at the school.
St. Mary's County 15-year-old arrested for deadly shooting in Sheetz parking lot
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested for the murder of a 26-year-old man in St. Mary's County last month.
18-year-old dead after parking lot shooting in St. Mary's County
The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office is investigating after an 18-year-old victim was found dead in a Mechanicsville parking lot early Friday morning.
2 killed in Lexington Park house fire
Two people were killed in an early morning house fire in St. Mary's County.
Maryland woman wanted for escaping treatment center in St. Mary's County
The search is on for a Mechanicsville woman who escaped from a residential treatment facility over the weekend.
Maryland man charged with multiple oyster violations
Authorities have charged a man they say committed multiple oyster violations in. St. Mary's County
2 arrested after missing St. Mary’s County man found dead
Maryland State Police made a gruesome discovery after a man’s remains were found in remote parts of St. Mary’s and Charles Counties after his girlfriend allegedly murdered him.
Armed robbers break into home, attack resident in St. Mary’s County: police
A St. Mary's County resident was hospitalized after being attacked by two armed robbers who broke into a home in Great Mills during a burglary early Tuesday morning.
Man guilty after jury hears ‘vile' and 'disgusting’ facts in rape trial involving minor: officials
A jury found a man guilty on several counts of rape and sex abuse in a disturbing case involving a minor in St. Mary's County.
Deputies shoot suspect in St. Mary's County stolen vehicle investigation: officials
Deputies shot a person they say was involved in a stolen vehicle investigation Monday night in St. Mary's County.
Maryland man suspected of driving under the influence of cocaine arrested after hitting police cruiser
A man is facing charges after driving erratically under the influence of drugs and hitting a police car as he was trying to evade sheriff's deputies in St. Mary's County.
7-year-old boy missing from St. Mary's County: police
Authorities are searching for a 7-year-old boy missing from St. Mary's County.
Man escapes St. Mary’s Co. detention center after tampering with GPS monitoring device: sheriff
Authorities say a man escaped from the St. Mary's County Detention and Rehabilitation Center in Leonardtown after tampering with his GPS monitoring device.
St. Mary's County church property damaged by dirt bike riders: sheriff's office
Authorities in St. Mary's County are looking for two people they say caused damage when they rode dirt bikes church property.
Body of 10-year-old girl swept away while swimming near Camp Merryelande located by authorities
Authorities say they have located the body of a 10-year-old girl who was swept away while swimming in the Potomac River near Camp Merryelande in St. Mary's County.
16-year-old shot, killed at Southern Maryland fire department carnival; Suspect in custody
A man is facing charges for shooting and killing a 16-year-old at a fire department carnival in St. Mary’s County, Maryland, according to police.
National Weather Service confirms 2 tornadoes hit Maryland Friday
Storm damage surveyors confirmed that two tornadoes touched down in Maryland Friday evening, ripping down trees and causing damage to several houses along the way.
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.