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.

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.

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.

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.” 

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.

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.

2 Charles County officers return to work, 9 months after being shot

Two Charles County Sheriff’s officers are returning to work, nine months after they were shot while responding to a mental health call.