Maryland father who died in fatal fireworks incident to be remembered by community at FedEx Field
A Maryland father should be celebrating his son’s 21st birthday. Instead, he’s saying his final goodbyes after his son was killed in Charles County using fireworks on July 5.
Charles County health officials issue warning after sewage spills into Potomac
The Charles County Health Department is warning residents not to swim in the Potomac after they were notified of a sewage spill impacting a portion of the river.
Man dies following fireworks accident in Charles County, Fire Marshal says
A man has died after he was injured while lighting fireworks, Charles County fire officials say.
Maryland man charged after killing woman with stolen forklift, taking off in victim's car: police
A Maryland man was arrested and charged after police say he stole a forklift and hit a woman's car, killing her, before taking off in her vehicle.
Police: Suspect kills woman with forklift, flees scene in victim's car
The Charles County Sheriff's Office say a man killed a woman by running over her with a forklift early Sunday morning.
Several Maryland counties experiencing issues with Verizon customers reaching 911 by phone
Authorities say a few Maryland counties are experiencing issues with Verizon customers reaching 911 services by phone Friday.
Charles County investigators seeking new tips in 25-year-old 'Jane Doe' cold case
Detectives in Charles County are once again reaching out to the public in hopes of gathering new information in a 25-year-old cold case.
DC mom last seen on Easter found dead in Waldorf
The body of a D.C. mother who has been missing since Easter was found in Waldorf over the weekend.
DC firefighter killed in shooting in Bryans Road area of Charles County
D.C. Fire and EMS is mourning a firefighter killed in an early morning shooting Monday in Charles County.
2 teens charged after shots fired inside St. Charles Towne Center in Waldorf
Authorities have charged two teens after gunfire erupted inside in a mall in Charles County over the weekend.
Former substitute teacher accused of sexually abusing middle schoolers in Charles County
A grand jury has indicted a former long-term Charles County substitute teacher for multiple sex crimes.
Pit bulls jump fence, kills 2 miniature horses in Charles County
Authorities are investigating after they say three pit bulls jumped a fence and killed two miniature horses in Charles County.
Man with machete arrested for threatening Waldorf churchgoers, using racial slurs
A man armed with a machete has been arrested and charged after threatening parishioners at a church in Waldorf and using racial slurs.
Body found in quarry during search for autistic 10-year-old girl: police
Charles County police say they have recovered a body in a quarry while searching for a critically missing 10-year-old girl.
5,000 fentanyl pills mailed from California to Maryland intercepted; 2 face charges
Authorities say two people are facing charges in connection with coordinating the shipment of 5,000 fentanyl pills from California to Maryland.
La Plata woman’s death ruled homicide; suspected killer arrested
Authorities have arrested a man they say killed a La Plata woman.
Replica handgun, drug paraphernalia found on 12-year-old student in Charles Co. school: sheriff
Authorities say a 12-year-old Charles County student is facing disciplinary action after being found with a replica handgun and drug paraphernalia at school.
Historic Harry W. Nice Bridge demolition scheduled for Tuesday
The demolition of the historic Harry W.
Charles County installing AI gun detection software at schools
School buildings in Charles County will soon be equipped with an artificial intelligence (AI) system meant to detect guns on school campuses.
Charles County teacher charged with sexual abuse of a minor, child pornography
A Charles County teacher has been arrested and charged with sexual abuse of a minor and child pornography, according to the sheriff's office.