Warning to Local Motorists: Slow Down!
Law enforcement has issued a warning to St. Mary’s County motorists: Slow Down! Speeding, distracted driving, and aggressive driving have been identified as contributing factors in many of this year’s crashes.
Steering Wheel Locks at District 4 Station
The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office has collaborated with Hyundai and Kia, who have donated steering wheel locks to help citizens take that extra step toward safety. The steering wheel locks will be available for pickup, free of charge, to residents at the District 4 station in Lexington Park.
Community Invited to Law Enforcement Appreciation Event
St. Mary’s County residents are invited to celebrate this year’s Law Enforcement Officers of the Year and to remember the men and women who gave their lives in service to their community at an event May 2, 2023.
Health Hub to Operate Day Reporting Program
A Day Reporting Program will operate at the new St. Mary’s County Health Hub in Lexington Park.
Shred Day, Medication Take Back on April 9
A Community Shred & Medication Take Back Day will be held from 9 am to 1 pm Saturday, April 9, in Leonardtown.
Sheriff to Host Faith & Blue Festival
St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office will join police agencies and faith organizations across the country as they celebrate National Faith & Blue Weekend. St. Mary’s will hold an event from 1-3 pm Saturday, October 9, 2021, at the District 4 police station in Lexington Park.
Camp D.A.R.E. Accepting Registrations
Camp D.A.R.E. is accepting registrations for a free four-day summer camp in July 2021.
Sheriff’s Office Warns of Phone Scam
The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office urges citizens to be aware of phone scammers spoofing the office and sometimes spoofing the sheriff’s office main phone number of 301-475-8008 when calling.
Sheriff’s Office Accreditation Team Wants to Hear From Community
A team of assessors from the Commission on the Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies is scheduled to arrive February 25, 2020, to examine all aspects of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office policies, procedures, management, operations, and support services.
Little Boy Makes Big Impact on Deputies
A little boy in St. Mary’s County is trying to make a big impact. Brady, 5, told his mother he did not like hearing his friends say police officers are bad people, so he asked her to help him with a special Christmas project: he wanted to collect photos of himself with 80 law enforcement officers.
