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St. Mary's County, Maryland
Joined November 2013
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Deputies Searching for Critical Missing Person ocv.im/aBbB9uz
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🚩 Flag Status Alert: The US Flag, MD Flag, and St. Mary’s County Flag are at Half-Staff
President Donald J. Trump ordered the US Flag lowered to half-staff effective immediately and returned to full-staff on 9/1/2026. This is in honor of Dolly Parton, who passed away 8/25/2026.
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Accident: TJ Bridge in Solomons ocv.im/hD3P2AQ
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The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office is looking for a missing person Alexia Vaughn an 18 year-old black female. She was last seen in the area of Liberty Street in Lexington Park wearing an orange flora sundress and an orange head scarf. If you see Alexia, or know her whereabouts, please contact the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office.
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Missing Person - Steven Cooper, W/M, 54 years old. Last seen walking on Holly Drive St. Mary's City. If seen, contact SMCSO at 301-475-8008.
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⚠️Code Red Air Quality Alert in Effect for St. Mary’s County ⚠️
This is to advise that a Code Red Air Quality Alert is in effect.
Read our news release for more details: stmaryscountymd.gov/pio/docs…
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🌡️ Public Cooling Centers Open July 15–18
With dangerous heat expected this week, the libraries, senior activity centers, the Three Oaks Center, and St. Mary's Caring Soup Kitchen are open and cool!
ℹ️ Read the News Release for details: stmaryscountymd.gov/pio/docs…
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A grand jury issued a 13-count indictment against a Lexington Park drug trafficker, stemming from a federal drug-and-firearms investigation.
Paul Dewayne Dorsey, 46, is charged with distribution of a controlled substance, possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, and felon in possession of firearms and ammunition.
These charges are in connection with the sale of firearms and fentanyl across multiple counties in Maryland.
Announced with @ATFBaltimore @MDSP @firstsheriff
Learn more at justice.gov/usao-md/pr/lexin….
ALT Brown gavel with scales of justice in the background and the word Indicted in yellowish-gold text.
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🚨 A full-cycle test of the Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant alert and notification sirens will take place on Monday, June 1, 2026, at noon across St. Mary’s, Calvert, and Dorchester counties.
ℹ️ Read the full News Release for details: stmaryscountymd.gov/pio/docs…
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A St. Mary’s County, Maryland, man is headed to federal prison for possessing a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon.
U.S. District Judge Theodore D. Chuang sentenced Jerod Adam Taylor, 40, of Lexington Park, Maryland, to 30 months in prison.
Announced with @ATFBaltimore @firstsheriff
Learn more at justice.gov/usao-md/pr/maryl…
ALT Scales of Justice, brown gavel, and documents on a courtroom table. SENTENCING is spelled out in all-caps, gold lettering.
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⚠️ St. Mary’s County is under a #TornadoWatch until 7pm. Due to anticipated severe storms, several county facilities and services will adjust operations, including St. Mary's Transit, Recreation & Parks, and more! 🌩️
ℹ️ Read the News Release for details: stmaryscountymd.gov/pio/docs…
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NAS Patuxent River Announces Staggered Departure due to Weather, Sets Mission Essential Personnel Only by 2 p.m. March 16, 2026
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‼️UPDATE: The Animal Adoption & Resource Center closure has been extended through Monday, March 16‼️
The Center is expected to reopen on Tuesday, March 17.
If you find a stray animal, visit stmaryscountymd.gov/LFpets or call (301) 475-8018.
🔗: stmaryscountymd.gov/pio/docs…
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🚧 Traffic Notice: Wildewood Parkway Road Improvements starting March 9!
🕗 Lane closures will occur from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
🚦 A traffic control plan will be in place.
⚠️ Message boards and signage will be posted.
ℹ️ Read the News Release for details: stmaryscountymd.gov/pio/docs…
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The CSMC have ordered the Maryland and St. Mary’s County flags to be flown at half-staff in St. Mary’s County in remembrance of Ralph Jerome Butler, Civilian Security Specialist and retired Corrections Corporal with @firstsheriff, who passed away on February 24, 2026.
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❄️ St. Mary’s County is under a Cold Weather Advisory. Warming centers will be open Tuesday, Jan. 27 – Friday, Jan. 30 for anyone needing a warm place.
🆘 Need Shelter or Support? Help is available!
ℹ️ Read the full News Release for details: stmaryscountymd.gov/pio/docs…
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❄️ Public Warming Centers Open Jan. 23–27, 2026 ❄️
🆘 Need Shelter? Don't wait! Reach out before the storm for assistance!
ℹ️ Read the full News Release for details: stmaryscountymd.gov/pio/docs…
#StMarysCountyMD #WinterStorm #WarmingCenters #CommunitySupport #StaySafe
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DON’T BLOCK THE BOX
It’s illegal – It blocks traffic – And it can cost you
@firstsheriff Deputies will begin ticketing drivers who stop inside intersections. Don’t be part of the problem; stop at lights and intersections without blocking traffic.
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Detectives Searching for Critical Missing Person ocv.im/PJNyXXL
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Stay cool and safe today!
🔥 Extreme Heat Alert: Cooling Centers Open July 25! Stay safe and cool - Get locations and hours at: stmaryscountymd.gov/pio/docs…
