Waldorf man sentenced to life in prison for murdering 7-Eleven employee
The Waldorf man who murdered a 7-11 employee during an armed robbery in October 2020 was sentenced Tuesday in a Charles County Circuit Court.
Father and son's bodies recovered from Potomac River
The body of a 10-year-old boy who was swimming with his father in the Potomac River Monday in Maryland when they both went missing has been recovered. The boy's father's body was found Tuesday morning after search efforts continued through the night.
Father, son missing in Potomac River; rescue efforts underway
Two people — including one child — have been reported missing in the Potomac River, and the rescue operation is underway.
13-year-old boy shot in La Plata
A 13-year-old boy was hospitalized after being shot in the wrist late Monday night in La Plata, Maryland.
Firework lit by student causes evacuation of Charles County summer school
Authorities say a student at a summer school in Charles County caused the building to be evacuated after lighting off a firework inside.
Police release statement on viral video appearing to show officers spraying women at La Plata car wash
The La Plata Police Department is investigating whether their officers were involved in a social media video that appears to show two women getting sprayed down at a Charles County car wash.
National Weather Service confirms 2 tornadoes hit Maryland Friday
Storm damage surveyors confirmed that two tornadoes touched down in Maryland Friday evening, ripping down trees and causing damage to several houses along the way.
Man arrested for making threats of mass violence against Charles County elementary school
A man has been arrested for making several threats of mass violence against an elementary school and a local business, the Charles County Sheriff's Office says.
School staffer assaulted by students at Charles County high school: police
A staff member at a Charles County high school was assaulted by two students who were trying to force their way into an office to attack a classmate, police say.
Remembering the devastating La Plata tornado 20 years later
One of the most powerful tornadoes to ever strike our region hit Southern Maryland 20 years ago today.
8-month-old shot in hand during Waldorf home invasion; DC man arrested
A D.C. man has been arrested in connection with a shooting where an 8-month-old boy was injured after being struck in the hand in Waldorf.
Baby shot in hand at Waldorf apartment; police searching for suspect
An 8-month-old baby was shot in the hand in Waldorf early Thursday morning and police are searching for the suspect.
Charles Co. high school student treated for eating candy edibles possibly laced with THC
A senior at Thomas Stone High School had to be treated for ingesting edibles suspected of containing THC Wednesday, according to the Charles County Sheriff's Office.
Man with more than 100 snakes in Maryland home died from snake bite: medical officials
The Maryland Chief Medical Examiner’s Office has confirmed a 49-year-old man in Charles County who was living with more than 100 snakes – including some venomous and illegal – inside his home died from “snake envenomation.”
Man charged with arson, murder after fire kills woman, 1-year-old child in Waldorf
A man has been charged with arson and murder after a woman and her 1-year-old child died during a fire in Waldorf last week.
Charles County family accuses school district of not taking daughter's bullying accusations seriously
A Charles County family is raising concerns after they claim that serious bullying accusations from their daughter against a male classmate are not being taken seriously by school administrators.
Man with machete arrested, charged after attack in Waldorf: police
Authorities say a man was arrested and faces charges after attacking another man with a machete in Charles County.
Authorities investigate deaths of 2 people found after Charles County house fire
The Charles County Sheriff's office is investigating the deaths of two people found after a house fire Thursday night in Charles County, according to authorities.
Charles County middle schooler charged with assault and sex offense
A 14-year-old student at Piccowaxen Middle School was charged in connection with allegations he inappropriately touched a female classmate.
Zelle scammers steal thousands of dollars from Maryland woman
A Maryland woman scammed out of thousands of dollars is speaking out in an effort to help others avoid a ploy making the rounds across the country.