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🌱 What led to a Lexington Park man’s protective-order violation charge?

Lexington Park, Maryland Patch AM: a 5 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • What led to a Lexington Park man’s protective-order violation charge?
  • How a broken headlight stop in Lexington Park led to felony charges
  • How a neighborhood fight in Lexington Park turned into felony charges

Today's riddle: Want to hear a joke about a broken pencil? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 73 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Friday: Cooler with rain at times, temps: high: 61, low: 53.
  • Saturday: Occasional rain and a t-storm, with a high of 64 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Lexington Park Man Charged With Violating Protective Order After Disturbance (smnewsnet.com) — A Lexington Park resident has been charged with violating a protective order after an alleged late-night disturbance at a home on Great Mills Road. Court records say the man is accused of threatening his roommate despite an existing protective order, and he’s currently awaiting a June 29 trial in Leonardtown while released on recognizance under standard conditions.
   

2. St. Mary's Man Charged After Suspected Crack Cocaine Was Tossed From BMW During Traffic Stop (thebaynet.com) — A recent traffic stop in Lexington Park led deputies to recover suspected crack cocaine tossed from a BMW and a set of metal knuckles hidden in the driver’s door, resulting in multiple criminal charges. The 57-year-old Lexington Park resident was initially held without bond but later released on recognizance, with a court hearing scheduled for June 30 in St. Mary’s District Court.
   

3. Lexington Park Woman Charged After Allegedly Striking People With Vehicle (southernmarylandchronicle.com) — A Lexington Park woman faces assault and reckless endangerment charges after deputies say a car was used to hit people during a fight near Franklin Road and Saratoga Drive. Investigators report video shows a Hyundai repeatedly driving toward individuals in a driveway, and the driver remains held in Leonardtown as detectives continue probing the incident and reported gunfire.
   

4. ‘More Good Days Together': St. Mary's County Recognizes Mental Health Awareness Month (thebaynet.com) — If you or someone you love is in crisis, local officials urge you to use the St. Mary’s County Health Hub in Lexington Park or call 988 to reach mobile crisis support. County leaders marked Mental Health Awareness Month by highlighting partnerships with schools and providers and encouraging residents to seek help early so more families can enjoy “more good days together.”
   

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  • Good Day Everyone,
    My name is Michelle, and I am the founder of the Bus Stop Breakfast Movement. Every Tuesday morning, I prepare and pass out breakfast to youth in my… (Nextdoor Southwoods Estates)
  • Hello Neighbors.
    I’m hoping someone can help me. I’m having an invasion of yard ants. I’m not sure what species, but they are multiplying every year. I have pets and… (Nextdoor Great Mills)
  • Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported fight with shots fired at approximately 9:09. Saturday, May 16, 2026... (X: firstsheriff)
  • St. Mary's County Public Schools Community School Program invites the community to attend the Steering Committee Meeting on June 4, 2026, from 12pm... (X: SMCPS_MD)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Nevermind, it has no point. (Thank you Kristi B. for sending it in!)
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