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.

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. 

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.

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. 

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.

Marijuana recovered from teen student at Maryland high school

Officials continue to investigate after a student was found in possession of marijuana on school grounds at Thomas Stone High School in Charles County.