Man found guilty of starting fire at Waldorf home that killed woman, toddler
A jury found a man guilty of setting a fire to a Charles County house that left a woman and her 18-month-old daughter dead.
Loaded handgun found in student's lunchbox at middle school in Maryland
A 13-year-old student at Benjamin Stoddert Middle School was found with a loaded handgun in their lunchbox on Wednesday afternoon, prompting an immediate investigation by school officials and police.
3 killed when Maryland senior-living facility bus crashes head-on into dump truck: police
Three people were killed in a crash in a rural section of southwestern Charles County, authorities say.
2 officers stabbed, cut by suspect during arrest in Waldorf
Two officers were injured while arresting a suspect armed with a knife in Waldorf over the weekend.
Suspect allegedly punches, pulls knife on female victim in domestic-related assault in Maryland
A warrant has been issued for a man wanted in connection with a violent assault against a woman in Maryland.
Charles County man raped, beat house cleaner at gunpoint for hours, Sheriff's Office says
The Charles County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shocking case of kidnap and rape that left the victim with multiple injuries, including a possible fractured jaw.
Charles County church hosts town hall in wake of 5-year-old boy's tragic bounce house death
A Charles County church plans to hold a town hall in the wake of a 5-year-old boy killed as a result of an airborne moon bounce house.
Maryland woman sentenced to 61 years for murdering, dismembering boyfriend
A Maryland woman has been sentenced to over 60 years in prison for murdering and dismembering her boyfriend after they had a fight, officials say.
Community mourns loss of 5-year-old La Plata boy killed after wind sends bounce house flying
A Maryland community is mourning the loss of a 5-year-old La Plata boy killed over the weekend when a moon bounce was picked up by a gust of wind, sending children into the air during a Southern Maryland Blue Crabs baseball game.
5-year-old boy dead after gust of wind sends moon bounce house airborne
A child was killed and several injured after a gust of air sent a moon bounce house up to 20 feet in the air with children still inside it.
2 suspects rob teen leaving prom party in Maryland
Two suspects have been arrested for robbing a teen leaving a prom party in Maryland.
Stepfather strangles 18-year-old stepson to death in Maryland: police
A man has been convicted in Charles County after choking his stepson to death in Waldorf, according to police.
Convicted felon wanted after skipping court in Charles Co., sheriff's office says
The Charles County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a wanted felon after the suspect missed a court date for charges including first-degree assault, false imprisonment, and violation of probation.
Maryland officer arrested and charged with second-degree assault
A Prince George’s County Police officer was suspended with pay following his arrest.
$10K reward offered for information in decades-old murder of young Charles County mother
The Charles County Sheriff's Office and Crime Solvers are offering a $10,000 reward for information in a decades-old cold case.
Knife found on Charles County middle school student: sheriff
A Charles County middle school student is facing charges after authorities say they were in possession of a knife on school property.
Maryland man charged with stalking, sex offense after teen girls allege he followed them
A Maryland man has been arrested, accused of stalking a woman and committing a sex offense. The charges came after Charles County detectives began to investigate the suspect after he allegedly harassed two 15-year-old girls, trying to get them into his car.
'Fight club' under investigation at Maryland high school: 2 arrested
Detectives in Charles County are investigating the existence of a "fight club" at Maurice McDonough High School.
18-year-old killed, another man shot during drug deal in Charles County: Sheriff's Office
Detectives in Charles County are investigating a double shooting that left one person dead Saturday night.
Suspect arrested wearing ankle monitor, 6.5 pounds of weed, loaded firearm, cash, drug paraphernalia recovered
Charles County police arrest and charge a suspect with the possession of drugs along with the intent to distribute, illegal possession of a firearm due to age, and other related charges.