Charles County corrections officer suspended for alleged involvement in Capitol riot
The Charles County Sheriff's Office is investigating the possible involvement of a corrections officer who may have been "inappropriately present" on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol last Wednesday amid the pro-Trump riot.
Charles County police investigating after 13-year-old allegedly shoots, kills 17-year-old on Christmas
Charles County police are investigating a shooting after responding to a home on Mattingly Avenue in Indian Head around 6:45 p.m. on Christmas Day where an initial investigation showed a gun was discharged while in the possession of a 13-year-old, killing the 17-year-old victim.
DC police detective killed in Waldorf murder-suicide, officials say
A D.C. police detective is dead after an apparent murder-suicide in Waldorf, Md., officials say.
Charles County Sheriff’s office still searching for cold case killers
Twelve years ago, the body of a cook at a local Outback Steakhouse was found behind a store in Waldorf – but the sheriff’s office hasn’t given up on finding those responsible for his death.
Police offering reward in Charles County paintball assault cases
Charles County Sheriff’s officers are seeking information about the suspects involved in several recent incidents in which they shot people with paintballs.
Man killed after mass shooting at Waldorf hookah lounge, authorities say
Authorities in Charles County say at least four men were shot at a lounge in Waldorf tonight following an altercation between two groups of people.
Suspect apprehended in connection with murder of Waldorf 7-Eleven clerk
A suspect who was wanted in connection with the murder of a 7-Eleven clerk in Waldorf has been apprehended in Georgia.
Detectives identify suspect in murder of Waldorf 7-Eleven clerk
A suspect has been identified in connection with an armed robbery that left a 7-Eleven clerk in Waldorf dead in early October.
Virginia man killed mom in Indian Head, fled to Pennsylvania, cops say
A Virginia man is in custody after he allegedly killed his mother in her Indian Head home and fled to Pennsylvania.
Pedestrian struck, killed early Wednesday morning in Waldorf
Authorities are on the scene of a fatal pedestrian crash in Charles County.
Authorities identify 7-Eleven clerk shot, killed in early morning robbery in Waldorf
A convenience store clerk was shot and killed in an apparent overnight robbery in Charles County, authorities say.
Maryland man who threw bonfire party in violation of COVID-19 restrictions gets 1 year behind bars
A Charles County man who hosted a bonfire party with dozens of people in defiance of Maryland Governor Larry Hogan’s order to refrain from large gatherings will spend a year behind bars.
Virginia sex abuse suspect tried to hire someone to murder ex-wife and her daughter: cops
A Virginia man who was already in jail on sex abuse charges now faces accusations that he tied to hire someone to murder his ex-wife and her young daughter.
Charles County inmate accused in murder plot
A Virginia man who was already in jail on sex abuse charges now faces accusations that he tied to hire someone to murder his ex-wife and her young daughter.
Parents in Charles County say school hotline is riddled with issues
Parents in Charles County are saying their students and some teachers have not been able to log on to their classrooms for days.
Multiple people rescued in Charles County after several cars were swept off roadway
Charles County crews rescued a number of people after multiple vehicles were swept off the roadway and into a wooded area Tuesday.
Southern Maryland bridge shut down after floodwaters devour large sections
A Southern Maryland bridge is shut down after floodwaters ebbed away large chunks of it Tuesday morning as Isaias barreled along the East Coast.
Hughesville high water rescue
Charles County crews are in the process of rescuing a number of people after multiple vehicles were swept off the roadway and into a wooded area.
TRACKING ISAIAS: Storm ravages Southern Maryland, Eastern Shore
FOX 5 is tracking Isaias as it makes its way up the east coast - and creates mayhem for people on Maryland's eastern shore.
12-year-old killed in Charles County home after playing with gun, police say
A 12-year-old is dead after a gun he and a young relative were playing with discharged in an Indian Head home, police say.