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🌱 Lexington Park home heavily damaged in late-night fire, one displaced

Lexington Park, Maryland Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hi there, Lexington Park! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Lexington Park home heavily damaged in late-night fire, one displaced
  • Lexington Park brothers’ food argument ends with assault charge
  • Will new Pax River noise maps change Lexington Park development plans?

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny, hot and humid, with a high of 91 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Sunny spells; hot and humid, temps: high: 92, low: 74.
  • Saturday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Lexington Park House Fire Causes $150K In Damage, Displaces One (thebaynet.com) — A Monday night house fire in a Lexington Park neighborhood caused about $150,000 in damage and forced one resident from their home, though no injuries were reported. Roughly 40 firefighters from Bay District, NAS Patuxent River, and Hollywood departments battled the blaze, which started on the rear deck and remains under investigation by the State Fire Marshal.
   

2. Police Say Argument Over Food Led to Domestic Assault Arrest in Lexington Park (smnewsnet.com) — A late-night family dispute over food on Hermanville Road in Lexington Park led to a second-degree assault charge for a 20-year-old resident after a fight with his juvenile brother. Police say both brothers described the altercation as mutual, but the younger sibling had visible injuries, and the older brother was arrested and later released on recognizance with conditions.
   

3. Pax River base identifies noise contours in new study (somdnews.com) — New flight-noise contours from NAS Patuxent River could directly affect future housing development around Lexington Park, including a previously debated subdivision site near the base. County commissioners will soon decide whether to adopt the base’s 2026 AICUZ study, which aims to limit new homes in the loudest zones to protect residents’ health and safety.
   

4. Leonardtown Man Charged In Alleged $6,600 Auto Insurance Fraud Scheme (thebaynet.com) — An alleged auto insurance fraud scheme tied to incidents at Chancellor’s Run Regional Park and a Lexington Park address has led to felony theft and identity fraud charges against a Leonardtown man. Investigators say bogus claims resulted in thousands of dollars in payouts and higher premiums for the policyholder, with a preliminary court hearing set for early September in St. Mary’s County.
   

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  • I have a box of boys clothing size 10-12.
    Shirts, t shirts, hoodies and pants. Is there anyone that could use this for their boy? Free, you just have to pick up! (Nextdoor Westbury)
  • Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Lexington Park. Apply here.
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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