The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s
Office, in conjunction with Dahlgren Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), will
conduct a small, single controlled detonation at Elms Beach south of Lexington
Park this afternoon. Personnel will be on the scene to ensure that the area is
safe and secure before conducting any detonation.
The controlled detonation is to
safely dispose of a marine location marker that washed ashore at Elms Beach.
There is no threat to the public,
but the detonation may be heard in the area of Elms Beach.
The Sheriff’s Office will provide
an update when the event has concluded.
