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St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office company history timeline

1856

In 1856 an Act was passed for the building in Leonardtown of a suitable county jail and a levy of $1,500 was authorized.

1966

The St Mary's County Sheriff's Office uniform and marked police vehicles were developed in 1966.

1977

In 1977, Joseph Lee Somerville became both the first black sheriff in St Mary’s County and in the state of Maryland when he was appointed by the governor to complete the previous sheriff’s term.

1978

Sheriff Somerville went on to win the 1978 election for St Mary’s County Sheriff, which then made him the first elected black sheriff in St Mary’s County and in Maryland as well.

2006

Kevin Somerville also ran for St Mary’s County Sheriff in the 2006 Democratic primary.

2022

Lexington Park man charged in crash that killed Great Mills teen July 11, 2022

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