Sheriff Warns Public of Extortion Scheme
The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is urging residents to be aware of an extortion scheme in which scammers pose as members of violent drug cartels, sending graphic threats to intimidate victims into sending money.
Saturation Saturday to Bring Increased DUI Patrols
The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is joining forces with Mothers Against Drunk Driving this Saturday, August 23, 2025, for Saturation Saturday, a nationwide initiative aimed at preventing impaired driving and saving lives.
Get Ready for National Night Out 2025
The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office invites community members to register their neighborhoods now for participation in National Night Out on Tuesday, August 5.
Sheriff’s Citizens Academy Accepting Applications
Applications are being accepted for the 2025 St. Mary’s Sheriff’s Citizens Academy, an eight-week program offering community members a behind-the-scenes look at local law enforcement. Deadline to apply is July 31.
Violence Prevention Day @ Nicolet Park
Community Violence Prevention Day will be held from noon to 4pm June 28, 2025, at Nicolet Park in Lexington Park. The event is free.
Deputy, K-9 Partner Complete Training
St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office deputy Joseph Senatore recently completed a six-week K-9 handler training program and already contributed to a successful arrest that led to the recovery of suspected crack cocaine and fentanyl pills.
Sheriff: Incident Data Available on Citizen Connect
St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office has launched Citizen Connect, an interactive, map-centric portal that enables the community to view and analyze public safety trends in their area.
Gun Violence Topic of Sheriff’s Town Hall
The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office invites the community to a town hall meeting January 27, 2025, on gun violence in the area. The event will take place at the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department in Lexington Park.
Be the Coolest. Make the Splash
The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office will hold the coolest event in Southern Maryland on December 7. Join the St. Mary’s Splash at Point Lookout State Park.
Silent Angel Memorial @ Bay District VFD
In a commemoration of lives lost to homicide, the community is invited to the annual Silent Angel Memorial at 6pm Sunday, December 1, 2024, at the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department.
