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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.  […]

Alternate Energy Suppliers Soliciting Door-to-Door

In response to calls received from concerned citizens and recent social media posts, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office investigated reports of suspicious persons in the Wildewood area claiming to be representatives of SMECO. The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the individuals are NOT affiliated with SMECO; they are alternate energy suppliers of the […]

UPDATE: SMCSO Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Accident

On March 30, 2017, at noon, St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a serious motor vehicle collision on Patuxent Beach Road in the area of South Patuxent Beach Road in California, Maryland. When deputies arrived, they found two vehicles engulfed in flames. The investigation revealed, A 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, operated by Charles Patton […]

CSM Announces New Scholarship to Assist SARC Grads

Participants, Graduates of Recovery Court Program May Apply The scholarship and partnership with the College of Southern Maryland were Mike West’s idea. The Mechanicsville resident knew firsthand that a person recovering from substance abuse needs resources. They need mentors and groups of friends who are also committed to sobriety. They need a job, and they […]