The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Dylan Matthew Huff, age 23, of Mechanicsville. Dylan Huff was reported missing to the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office on 10/15/26. He was last seen on 10/15/26 at approximately 1123in Mechanicsville. Dylan Huff is described as 6-2, 250 lbs., with brown hair and brown eyes. Due to medical conditions, there is concern for his welfare. He left his residence operating a white 2025 Toyota Rav 4, bearing MD registration 70576CM. Anyone who has seen Dylan Huff or has information about his whereabouts is asked to contact the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office at 301-475-8008.

MISSING PERSON ALERT: The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Laniya Aaliyah Leathers, age 14, of Mechanicsville, MD. Laniya was reported missing to the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office on 10/05/26. She was last seen on 10/03/26 in the area of her residence. Laniya is described as 5'06'', 110 lbs, with brow hair and brown eyes. Anyone who has seen Laniya or has information about [his/her/their] whereabouts is asked to contact the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office at 301-475-8008.

Wanted: James Robert Anderson Jr., Escaped from Home Detention LEONARDTOWN, MD (October 5, 2026) – The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of James Robert Anderson Jr., 44, of Great Mills, for escape. On September 15, 2026, Deputies responded to the 21000 block of Liberty Street in Lexington Park to apprehend Anderson for violating the terms of his home detention. Anderson fled into a nearby wooded area, where he tampered with and removed his GPS monitoring device. The suspect was on Home Detention following a conviction for CDS: Possess-Not Cannabis, and Theft Less Than $100.00. Anderson is a white male, 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighing 240 pounds, with blue eyes and partially gray hair. Anyone with information about Anderson’s whereabouts is asked to contact Detective Joseph Bowling at [email protected], or at 301-475-4200, ext. 1959. Tips may also be submitted anonymously through tip411 by: •Text 847411: start your message with “SMCSO”, add a space, and then your tip. •Online: Submit a tip through the Sheriff’s Office website at FirstSheriff.com/tips. •App: Send a tip directly through the SMCSO app. Download the free app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store. •Phone: For those who prefer to make a phone call, tips can also be shared through the Crime Solvers line at 301-475-3333. With Crime Solvers, you never have to give your name. You may be eligible for a cash reward if your information leads to an arrest.

MISSING PERSON: Kevin Morgan, 46 YOA B/M, was last seen yesterday 9/30/26 around 0930 hours when he checked out of heath care treatment in the California area. He was wearing a black hoodie, black jeans, red and white shoes, and a black backpack. If you Mr. Morgan or know his whereabouts, please contact the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office at 301-475-8008.

Missing Person Tina Louise Pratt, 9/26/1993, last known to be going to the St. Mary's County Fair on Friday, September 26, 2026. If you have any information, please contact the SMCSO.

Missing Person Melvin Lee (B-M-67 Years Old) was last seen on 9/14/26 in California, Maryland. If you have any information, please contact the SMCSO.

Missing Person: Craig May, W/M, 56 YOA, last seen leaving St. Mary's Hospital on 9/6/26 11:33am with an unknown clothing description. If seen or you know his whereabouts, please contact the SMCSO at 301-475-8008.

Missing Person Jeffrey Robert Smith, 61YO WM, last seen on 8/31/26 in Lexington Park. If you have any information, please contact the SMCSO.

MISSING PERSON: Maria Johnson, 47 YOA W/F, was last seen on 8/17/26 at Super 8 in California, MD with an unknown destination in Calvert County. If seen please contact the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office at 301-475-8008.