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.

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.

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.

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.

St. Mary’s County standoff following double shooting over

St. Mary’s County sheriff’s deputies were locked in a standoff with a suspect after a double shooting in Leonardtown on Tuesday.