LEONARDTOWN, MD (May 15, 2025) — The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is encouraging community members to take advantage of its Digital Online Reporting System, a convenient tool that allows residents to file certain non-emergency police reports online.

 

The system helps improve public accessibility while allowing the Sheriff’s Office to better allocate personnel and resources.

 

The online reporting system provides a fast and efficient way for community members to report incidents such as fraud, hit-and-run crashes, identity theft, lost property, single-vehicle crashes, and now, vandalism. Residents can complete eligible reports online rather than visiting a district station or requesting an in-person deputy response for lower-priority incidents.

 

Adding vandalism reporting to the system gives community members another convenient option for reporting incidents involving graffiti, damaged property, broken windows, mailboxes, or other intentional property damage. However, incidents involving active vandalism or situations where the suspect is known are not eligible for online reporting. Community members witnessing vandalism in progress or who know the identity of the person responsible should contact the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office directly at 301-475-8008 or call 911 in an emergency.

 

The Digital Online Reporting System is available through the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office website at FirstSheriff.com. Community members can access the reporting portal by selecting the Digital Online Reporting System link on the homepage.

 

Residents should continue to call 911 for emergencies or crimes in progress.