18-year-old arrested in connection with shooting of 13-year-old in La Plata

An 18-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the shooting of a 13-year-old in La Plata over the summer, according to the Charles County Sheriff's Office.

Battle continues over responsibility for fixing Charles County sinkholes

Sinkholes opening on properties is a continued problem in Charles County, Maryland that’s resulted in tedious battles over who’s responsible for the fix as financial and safety concerns grow.

Mother charged with murder in death of 18-year-old daughter in Charles County

The mother of an 18-year-old girl found dead on her bed inside her Charles County home is facing murder charges after a medical examiner said she failed to provide adequate care for her.

Waldorf man sentenced to life in prison for murdering 7-Eleven employee

The Waldorf man who murdered a 7-11 employee during an armed robbery in October 2020 was sentenced Tuesday in a Charles County Circuit Court. 

Father and son's bodies recovered from Potomac River

The body of a 10-year-old boy who was swimming with his father in the Potomac River Monday in Maryland when they both went missing has been recovered. The boy's father's body was found Tuesday morning after search efforts continued through the night. 

Father, son missing in Potomac River; rescue efforts underway

Two people — including one child — have been reported missing in the Potomac River, and the rescue operation is underway. 

13-year-old boy shot in La Plata

A 13-year-old boy was hospitalized after being shot in the wrist late Monday night in La Plata, Maryland.

Firework lit by student causes evacuation of Charles County summer school

Authorities say a student at a summer school in Charles County caused the building to be evacuated after lighting off a firework inside.

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.”