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Wade Joshua Braithwaite, 33, of Lexington Park, is facing 11 criminal charges, including drug distribution and multiple firearms offenses, after detectives with the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office allegedly discovered a loaded handgun, suspected cocaine, suspected heroin, and cash during an investigation on October 14, 2026. Braithwaite, who has prior felony convictions, i...

Daryl Antonio Barnes Jr., 24, of Lexington Park, has been indicted on four criminal charges involving alleged sexual offenses against a 14-year-old child, filming a minor engaged in sexual conduct, and possession of child pornography. The charges stem from incidents prosecutors allege occurred in Hollywood and Lexington Park between November 2025 and July 2026. A St. Mary’s C...

On Saturday, November 14, 2026, Historic St. Mary’s City (HSMC) will open its new Visitor Center to the public, beginning an inaugural season ahead of a formal grand-opening celebration planned for spring 2027. Visitors will have an early opportunity to experience the state-of-the-art facility and its new exhibits throughout the opening season. Thanks to generous support from...

Following a successful inaugural event that welcomed nearly 100 players, Little Flower School is bringing back its 2nd Annual Beer, Brats & Bingo on Saturday, October 24, 2026. This adults-only event (ages 21 and older) invites the Southern Maryland community to enjoy an evening of bingo, German-inspired food, drinks, and prizes while supporting the school and its mission...

Christian Rodriguez, 21, of Hyattsville, Maryland, was sentenced today in U.S. District Court to 84 months in federal prison for his role in a spree of armed carjackings, vehicle thefts, and thefts from vehicles committed across the metropolitan region between December 2023 and August 2024, announced U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro. “The era of unchecked violence in the Di...