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SMCSO Regarding Social Media Threats of Violence

UPDATE: The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office conducted a joint investigation with St. Mary’s County Public Schools, regarding threats circulating via text messages and on social media.  After an extensive investigation, no sustained or credible threats were identified. The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and St. Mary’s County Public Schools will continue to fully investigate […]

SMCSO Sobriety Checkpoint March 16th Update

March 18, 2019 update: The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, with support from the Maryland State Police, held a sobriety checkpoint on Saturday, March 16, 2019. During the course of the operation at Route 235 and Valley Drive in Lexington Park, 437 vehicles drove through the checkpoint and two motorists were subsequently arrested for impaired […]

Sobriety Checkpoint on Saturday, March 16 

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, with the assistance of other agencies, will be conducting a roadside sobriety checkpoint during the evening of Saturday, March 16, 2019, on Route 235 in Lexington Park. At Saturday’s checkpoint, law enforcement officers will evaluate drivers for signs of alcohol or drug impairment. Drivers will also be checked for […]

Sobriety Checkpoints on Saturday February 2, 2019

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, with the assistance of other agencies, will be conducting a roadside sobriety checkpoint during the evening of Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019, on Route 4 in California. The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office will also be conducting a roadside sobriety checkpoint on Route 4 on the north side of the Gov. […]

Wanted by SMCSO-Suspect Identified

Shooting Investigation-Suspect Identified On December 19, 2018, at approximately 10:30 p.m. deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 46500 block of Expedition Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported motor vehicle collision.  Upon arrival it was discovered the victim, a 33 year old male from Callaway, was suffering from a gunshot […]

Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 7 Hosts Memorial

On May 14, 2018, law enforcement officers, family and friends, gathered at Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 7 at 6 pm in the outdoor pavillion to honor all members who have passed. The President, Mike Boyer, and Vice President Scott Ruest, presided over the service. The St Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard presented colors […]

America’s First Honors Maryland’s First

On February 22, 2018, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office honored Sheriff Joseph Lee Somerville Sr., who was the first African-American to be elected Sheriff in the state of Maryland. The event was held at the Elks Lodge, in California, Maryland, and presentations were made by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People […]

Death of St Mary’s Sheriff K-9 Brock

It is with great sadness the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office announces the death of Sheriff K-9 Brock.  On January 18, 2018, K-9 Brock was serving alongside his partner and handler Corporal William Rishel, on a training exercise with police recruits at the Southern Maryland Criminal Justice Academy.  During the training, K-9 Brock was injured […]

Warrant Sweep by CCSO, SMCSO and Charles County

On October 10, 2017, members of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, Calvert County Sheriff’s Office, Maryland State Police and the Charles County Sheriff’s Office, participated in a joint warrant sweep.  The warrant sweep took place in St. Mary’s County and focused on subjects wanted by other jurisdictions who are residing in St. Mary’s County.  […]