Medical chief fired after accusations of stealing fentanyl meant for patients
The Emergency Services Chief in St. Mary’s County is off the job. He is the lone suspect in an active investigation, believed to have stolen fentanyl from medical kits meant for patients.
Man sets Maryland hotel room on fire, causing $750K in damages
A man was arrested after setting a room on fire at a Super Eight Motel Monday night.
Maryland sledgehammer attack leaves 1 seriously hurt; police say suspect poses ‘immediate danger’
An arrest warrant has been issued for a man who authorities in St. Mary’s County say attacked two people with a sledgehammer.
Investigation underway after shots fired into St. Mary's County home, detectives say
Deputies in St. Mary’s County are investigating after shots were fired into a home in Lexington Park in the early morning hours Wednesday.
Maryland woman convicted of murdering, dismembering boyfriend following argument
A Maryland woman has been convicted of murdering and dismembering her boyfriend following an argument at her home.
St. Mary's County investigating car accident as homicide after victim found with gunshot wound
The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is now investigating a car accident as a homicide after the victim was discovered with a gunshot wound.
Fentanyl, xylazine, crack, meth, stolen guns seized from homes in St. Mary's County, Sheriff's Office says
Deputies in St. Mary’s County made a major drug bust Friday, seizing fentanyl, guns and cash from two different homes in a related search.
Car hits horse and buggy that lost control in St. Mary's County leaving 4 hospitalized, horse dead
Four people were seriously injured and a horse was killed in a crash involving a car in St. Mary’s County.
2 charged with murder after man found dead at St. Mary's County liquor store
Two people have been arrested in the fatal shooting of a man at a St. Mary’s County liquor store, the Sheriff’s Office said.
Images show suspect riding victim’s bicycle moments after Lexington Park robbery: police
Authorities in St. Mary's County have released images of several people they say are persons of interest in a robbery Friday night in Lexington Park.
Wanted man sought after leaving treatment facility in St. Mary’s County
St. Mary's County Sheriff's deputies are searching for a wanted man they say left a treatment facility and failed to return to the county's detention center.
Major crash shuts down Thomas Johnson Bridge, 3 men hospitalized
Three people are in the hospital and the Thomas Johnson Bridge has been shut down following a serious crash Wednesday afternoon.
4 juveniles injured in UTV collision in St. Mary's County, sheriff's office says
St. Mary’s County deputies say four juveniles were injured in a crash involving a utility task vehicle (UTV) Friday.
Maryland man sentenced to 75 years for 'heinous' sexual abuse of a child
A Maryland man will spend the rest of his life in prison for sexually abusing a minor, according to the State’s Attorney’s office.
Suspect violently beat St. Mary's County Sheriff's deputy during arrest, leaving him with concussion
A suspect violently assaulted a St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s deputy while attempting to avoid arrest.
VIDEO: 2 officers, suspect all injured as wanted man resists arrest in St. Mary's County
The Charles County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a video showing the arrest of a fugitive wanted on multiple warrants began circulating online Tuesday. The suspect and two officers were taken to the hospital with injuries following the violent incident.
Knife-wielding man shot after attacking Maryland state troopers: police
A Maryland man was shot by state troopers after he attacked them with a knife in St. Mary’s County, state police say.
Wanted man tased after trying to disarm St. Mary's County deputy during arrest
A man was tased after assaulting three St. Mary’s County Sheriff's deputies who were trying to take him into custody over the weekend.
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.