Sheriff’s office rules out hate crime after second-grader found hanging in school bathroom
The Charles County Sheriff’s Office has released new findings in its investigation into a controversial incident involving two students at C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School.
The Charles County Sheriff’s Office has released new findings in its investigation into a controversial incident involving two students at C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School.
Stepdad shoots, kills 15 year old stepson over household chores: police
A man in Charles County is in custody after shooting and killing his 15-year-old stepson, according to police.
A man in Charles County is in custody after shooting and killing his 15-year-old stepson, according to police.
Charles County mom speaks out after son found hanging from hook in school bathroom stall
FOX 5 is working to learn more about an incident last Friday that sent a Charles County elementary school student to the hospital.
FOX 5 is working to learn more about an incident last Friday that sent a Charles County elementary school student to the hospital.
Parents demand answers after 2nd grader hurt in Charles County school bathroom
A second-grader at C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School in Charles County was allegedly injured in a school bathroom incident, prompting his parents and advocacy groups to demand answers.
A second-grader at C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School in Charles County was allegedly injured in a school bathroom incident, prompting his parents and advocacy groups to demand answers.
Mother's social media post goes viral after students 'horseplay' in bathroom leads to 911 call: officials say
A mother's social media post is going viral after an incident at a Charles County school being deemed as “horseplay" by administrators led to a 911 call.
A mother's social media post is going viral after an incident at a Charles County school being deemed as “horseplay" by administrators led to a 911 call.
Trash fire turns deadly, killing 90-year-old man in Maryland
A 90-year-old man tragically lost his life Wednesday afternoon after a trash fire spiraled out of control.
A 90-year-old man tragically lost his life Wednesday afternoon after a trash fire spiraled out of control.
Suspect in fatal shooting dead after car chase, St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office says
A suspect is in custody after a shooting led to a car chase that ended in Charles County.
A suspect is in custody after a shooting led to a car chase that ended in Charles County.
5-year-old non-verbal child with autism found dead in pond in Charles County
Deputies are searching for a missing 5-year-old child who has autism and is non-verbal after he went missing from a neighborhood in Charles County Sunday.
Deputies are searching for a missing 5-year-old child who has autism and is non-verbal after he went missing from a neighborhood in Charles County Sunday.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A man has been convicted in Charles County after choking his stepson to death in Waldorf, according to police.



















