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In
Case of Emergency!
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To
report gang activity that is an immediate threat to life or property,
citizens should call 911
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To
report gang activity in
St. Mary's
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The public can report gang information to St. Mary’s Sheriff’s Office at
301-475-4200 x1950.
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St. Mary’s County is located in southern Maryland adjacent to Charles and Calvert counties and is bordered by the Potomac River and the Chesapeake Bay. According to the 2000 census, the population is approximately 86,000. Most of the county is rural and suburban with over 20,000 living in the Lexington Park and California areas close to naval facilities. Police report limited gang activity and no known gang crime.
Gangs are a limited problem in St. Mary’s County. There is some evidence of a white gang called MOB. Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs (OMGs) travel in the county, especially at the annual blessing of the bikes event. At this time, there is no known gang related crime.
If a parent is concerned about a child as potentially being involved in gangs, the first resource is the child’s school counselor or pupil personnel worker. For a list of school telephone numbers, please consult list of schools.
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