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Charles County, MD

'Extremely Dry Conditions' Lead To Four-Acre Brush Fire In Southern Maryland: Authorities 'Extremely Dry Conditions' Lead To Four-Acre Brush Fire In Southern Maryland: Authorities
'Extremely Dry Conditions' Lead To Four-Acre Brush Fire In Southern Maryland: Authorities First responders used every tool in their tool belts on Wednesday when a fast-moving brush fire rapidly spread through the woods in Charles County. More than 100 firefighters from multiple agencies were called to Slater Drive in Waldorf on Nov. 6, where there was a large brush fire that was further fueled by the recent stretch of dry weather in the region. The fire consumed approximately four acres, according to a Charles County Volunteer Fire and Emergency Services spokesperson. Officials said that the fire was under control by 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon, with MD Forestry units and …
Student Made Threat Of Violence At Maryland Middle School, Sheriff Says Student Made Threat Of Violence At Maryland Middle School, Sheriff Says
Student Made Threat Of Violence At Maryland Middle School, Sheriff Says A student at a Charles County middle school will avoid any criminal charges due to his age after allegedly making threats of violence, according to the sheriff's office. Last week, an SRO at Milton Somers Middle School in La Plata was tipped off about comments a student made threatening violence toward the building. Investigators say that a home visit was conducted at the student's home, and officers were told that the student does not have access to weapons. Despite the threats and subsequent evaluation, officials said that the student cannot be charged under Maryland law due to their age…
Parolee Convicted Of Killing SAO Witness Coordinator Learns Fate For Maryland Assault Parolee Convicted Of Killing SAO Witness Coordinator Learns Fate For Maryland Assault
Parolee Convicted Of Killing SAO Witness Coordinator Learns Fate For Maryland Assault A parolee who was convicted of the murder of Gayle Cooke in a 2000 shooting during a domestic dispute is heading back to prison, according to the Charles County State's Attorney's Office. La Plata native Damion Anqwan Wilson, 42, was sentenced to 20 years in prison following an incident earlier this year at a Dash In location when he broke out a gun during an altercation while still on parole. Prosecutors say that on Jan. 17, officers were called to the 600 block of Charles Street in La Plata, where there was an altercation involving Wilson and a stranger, during which, the former pointed a…
Shooting Suspects Apprehended After Multi-County Pursuit In Southern Maryland: Sheriff Shooting Suspects Apprehended After Multi-County Pursuit In Southern Maryland: Sheriff
Shooting Suspects Apprehended After Multi-County Pursuit In Southern Maryland: Sheriff Four people were taken into custody following a multi-county pursuit in Southern Maryland following a shooting in St. Mary's County.  Shortly before midnight, deputies from the sheriff's office were called to investigate a reported shooting in the 45000 block of Breezy Lane in Hollywood, where they found a person suffering from a gunshot wound in the area. Deputies were able to render aid at the scene until the shooting victim was airlifted by Maryland State Police to an area hospital for treatment of what are believed to a be non-life-threatening injury. No other injuries were report…
Winning 'Powerball' Ticket Worth $150K Sold At Maryland 7-Eleven Winning 'Powerball' Ticket Worth $150K Sold At Maryland 7-Eleven
Winning 'Powerball' Ticket Worth $150K Sold At Maryland 7-Eleven One lucky Maryland Lottery player tripled their winnings and is now sitting on a Powerball ticket worth $150,000 sold in Charles County. The golden ticket worth the six-figure prize was purchased by the winner at 7-Eleven in the 11500 block of Berry Road in Waldorf for the latest drawing on Oct. 30, officials say. The winning numbers for Wednesday's drawing were 13-22-29-43-58 with a Powerball of 22 and the Power Play was 3X. Lottery officials said that by adding the Power Play option, the third-tier prize tripled from $50,000 to $150,000. It marks the 52nd big Powerball winner in Maryland…
These Are Maryland's Top Public Middle Schools: New Rankings Released These Are Maryland's Top Public Middle Schools: New Rankings Released
These Are Maryland's Top Public Middle Schools: New Rankings Released Several middle schools in Montgomery and Howard counties are among the best in Maryland, according to a new Niche report. Cabin John Middle School in Potomac topped the list, followed by three in Howard County: Clarksville, Mount View, and Folly Quarter middle schools. To determine the "best public schools in America," Niche's ranking was "based on rigorous analysis of academic and student life data from US Department of Education along with test scores, college data, and ratings collected from millions of Niche users."  The results are similar to the top public high schools in the st…
Shotgun-Wielding Man Shouting Racial Slurs At Shoppers In Maryland Arrested, Sheriff Says Shotgun-Wielding Man Shouting Racial Slurs At Shoppers In Maryland Arrested, Sheriff Says
Shotgun-Wielding Man Shouting Racial Slurs At Shoppers In Maryland Arrested, Sheriff Says A shotgun-wielding man shouting racial slurs at a pair of shoppers at an area business during an altercation is facing serious charges in Charles County, according to the sheriff's office. Waldorf resident Harold Andrew Howard, 53, was arrested on Sunday afternoon after directing a diatribe at two people inside a White Plains business before allegedly threatening them with the shotgun. Shortly after 4 p.m. on Oct. 20, an officer parked in his patrol car in the parking lot of the business was approached by a man who ran up stating that another shopper just pointed a shotgun at them, accordin…
Theft Suspect Rode On Hood Of Stolen Vehicle During Police Pursuit In Maryland: Sheriff Theft Suspect Rode On Hood Of Stolen Vehicle During Police Pursuit In Maryland: Sheriff
Theft Suspect Rode On Hood Of Stolen Vehicle During Police Pursuit In Maryland: Sheriff Like a scene out of "Fast and Furious" a theft suspect jumped out of one stolen vehicle and temporarily onto the hood of another during a police pursuit in Charles County. District residents Dimiuan Paul Jackson and Robert Leroy Barnes, both 24, were arrested this week following an early morning investigation and subsequent chase after being busted breaking into cars, according to the sheriff's office. Shortly after 4:20 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 14, officers were called to the area of Cave Creek Court in Waldorf, where suspicious suspects were seen breaking into cars.  Their shenanigans w…
District Man Identified As Shooter Who Killed New Mother, Self In Maryland: Sheriff (UPDATED) District Man Identified As Shooter Who Killed New Mother, Self In Maryland: Sheriff (UPDATED)
District Man Identified As Shooter Who Killed New Mother, Self In Maryland: Sheriff (Updated) New details have been released by the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office following a domestic incident that left a young mother and her gunman from DC both dead. Alaysia Janell Milburn has been identified as the 25-year-old woman who was killed in Lexington Park before police were taken on a multi-county pursuit that ended with 38-year-old Kenneth Louis Price turning a gun on himself, investigators say. Shortly before 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 16, members of the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office were called to the 46000 block of Rosewood Drive to investigate a reported domestic dispute. …
New Mom, Shooting Suspect Both Dead After Domestic Assault In MD: Sheriff (UPDATED) New Mom, Shooting Suspect Both Dead After Domestic Assault In MD: Sheriff (UPDATED)
New Mom, Shooting Suspect Both Dead After Domestic Assault In MD: Sheriff (Updated) New details have been released by the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office following a domestic incident that left a young mother and her gunman both dead. Alaysia Janell Milburn has been identified as the 25-year-old woman who was killed in Lexington Park before police were taken on a multi-county pursuit that ended with him turning a gun on himself, investigators say. Shortly before 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 16, members of the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office were called to the 46000 block of Rosewood Drive to investigate a reported domestic dispute. Upon arrival, deputies found Milburn…
Woman Killed, Suspect Hospitalized After Police Pursuit In Maryland: Sheriff (DEVELOPING) Woman Killed, Suspect Hospitalized After Police Pursuit In Maryland: Sheriff (DEVELOPING)
Woman Killed, Suspect Hospitalized After Police Pursuit In Maryland: Sheriff (Developing) One person is in custody following a fatal shooting in Lexington Park and police pursuit that spilled into Charles County, according to the sheriff's office. Deputies were called to investigate a reported gunshot victim in the 46000 block of Rosewood Drive in St. Mary's County in what was described as an isolated incident in the area. According to a spokesperson from the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office, shortly before noon, deputies engaged in a short-lived chase before apprehending a suspect implicated in the shooting. At 1 p.m. investigators confirmed that a 25-year-old woman was rush…
Missing Non-Verbal, Autistic 5-Year-Old Found Dead In Pond Near Maryland Home: Sheriff Missing Non-Verbal, Autistic 5-Year-Old Found Dead In Pond Near Maryland Home: Sheriff
Missing Non-Verbal, Autistic 5-Year-Old Found Dead In Pond Near Maryland Home: Sheriff The tale of a missing 5-year-old child suffering from autism in Charles County ended in tragedy when he was found dead in a nearby pond, investigators confirm. An hours-long search for Miles McMahon came to its conclusion on Sunday night when the non-verbal, autistic child was found in the water not far from his house, according to the sheriff's office. McMahon was reported missing at around 11 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 13 from the 1000 block of St. Pauls Drive in Waldorf, where he was last seen skipping in the front yard. Miles McMahon Charles County Sheriff's Office Family members searc…
Cyber Tip Results In Child Porn Charges For Maryland Man: Sheriff Cyber Tip Results In Child Porn Charges For Maryland Man: Sheriff
Cyber Tip Results In Child Porn Charges For Maryland Man: Sheriff An investigation into the sale of leaked photos of a teen girl led to the arrest of a Charles County man who copped to the crime and is awaiting his sentencing behind bars, according to the sheriff's office. Tipsters pointed investigators to Marbury native Demetrius Donya Brown, 27, who was caught after posting the sale of illicit photos of a young child more than 200 times last year. In December 2023, Charles County Sheriff’s Office received a Cyber tip, which was then reported to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children by a social media platform. According to the…
Elementary School Student Stabs Classmate With Pencil, Bashes Second With Book In MD: Sheriff Elementary School Student Stabs Classmate With Pencil, Bashes Second With Book In MD: Sheriff
Elementary School Student Stabs Classmate With Pencil, Bashes Second With Book In MD: Sheriff An elementary school student who went berserk in Charles County and left two classmates with injuries that required treatment on Friday will not be charged, according to the sheriff's office. A strange scene played out on Oct. 4 at Wade Elementary School, when a student used everything at his disposal to dispose of his peers inside a classroom, officials say. Investigators from the Charles County Sheriff's Office said that the student purposefully jabbed one classmate in the leg with a pencil and struck another student in the head with a book.  The first student was treated for a punc…
These Are Maryland's Top Public High Schools: New Rankings Released These Are Maryland's Top Public High Schools: New Rankings Released
These Are Maryland's Top Public High Schools: New Rankings Released A pair of Montgomery County public high schools were ranked the best in Maryland, followed by some in Howard County, according to a new Niche report. Poolesville High School took the top spot in Maryland - and 32nd overall in the nation - followed by Walt Whitman High School, River Hill High School, Winston Church Hill High School, and Marriotts Ridge High School. To determine the "best public schools in America," Niche's ranking was "based on rigorous analysis of academic and student life data from US Department of Education along with test scores, college data, and ratings collected …
Honduran National Convicted Of Assaulting Maryland Resident Back In Custody: ICE Honduran National Convicted Of Assaulting Maryland Resident Back In Custody: ICE
Honduran National Convicted Of Assaulting Maryland Resident Back In Custody: ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Baltimore apprehended a 26-year-old Honduran national in Charles County after he was convicted of assaulting his victim in Maryland, authorities announced. Evin Obdulio Ponce-Guillen was taken into custody in Waldorf late last month after police learned that he made his way into the country illegally following an arrest in September 2023, when he was charged with second-degree assault. Ponce-Guillen was arrested on Sept. 5, 2023, and convicted on the charge on Friday, April 5, when he was sentenced to five years in prison. The court then suspended t…
Arsonist Convicted Of Killing Mother, Toddler In Maryland Townhome Over Housing Dispute Arsonist Convicted Of Killing Mother, Toddler In Maryland Townhome Over Housing Dispute
Arsonist Convicted Of Killing Mother, Toddler In Maryland Townhome Over Housing Dispute The Maryland man who burned down a home that resulted in the death of his girlfriend and her toddler daughter faces up to 140 years in prison, the Charles County State's Attorney's Office announced. Vincent Anthony Fisher, II, 49, has been convicted following a near two-week trial for his role in a fatal incident in March 2022 that resulted in the deaths of Rashawn Cline and Dashawn Cline. First responders in Charles County were called on March 31, 2022, to a townhome in Waldorf that was fully engulfed in flames with Fisher outside suffering from injuries that took place from an assault tha…
Police ID Teen Motorcyclist Killed In Maryland Crash With Mustang: Sheriff Police ID Teen Motorcyclist Killed In Maryland Crash With Mustang: Sheriff
Police ID Teen Motorcyclist Killed In Maryland Crash With Mustang: Sheriff A 16-year-old from Waldorf has been identified by investigators as the motorcyclist killed in a crash with a Ford Mustang over the weekend in Charles County. Jesel Edolen Rodriguez Amaya was riding a 2003 Suzuki GSXR 600 motorcycle shortly after midnight on Sunday morning when he was involved in a crash in his hometown in the 2400 block of Old Washington Road. Investigators say that Rodriguez Amaya was heading south on Old Washington Road when he struck the Mustang, which was also traveling in the same direction.  Rodriguez Amaya was pronounced dead at the scene by first responde…
Charles County Volunteer Firefighter Jeff Garner Dies, 61: 'Invaluable Leader' Charles County Volunteer Firefighter Jeff Garner Dies, 61: 'Invaluable Leader'
Charles County Volunteer Firefighter Jeff Garner Dies, 61: 'Invaluable Leader' A popular Charles County community member is being remembered for his work ethic and a lifetime of service to his neighbors following his death. Flags across the county will be flown at half-mast to honor Jeff Garner, 61, a longtime member of the Charles County Volunteer Fire and EMS agency who spent nearly 40 decades as a popular civil servant in his hometown of La Plata. "Jeff dedicated his life to serving our town, beginning in an entry-level role and working his way up to become an invaluable leader in the Public Works Department," the town posted in a tribute on Facebook. "But Jeff wa…
Man Assaulted Victim With Shotgun, Fired Shot In Air Around Children In Maryland, Sheriff Says Man Assaulted Victim With Shotgun, Fired Shot In Air Around Children In Maryland, Sheriff Says
Man Assaulted Victim With Shotgun, Fired Shot In Air Around Children In Maryland, Sheriff Says The investigation into a reported domestic assault with multiple children inside a Charles County home landed a man behind bars overnight, according to the sheriff's office. Hughesville resident Brandon Wayne Blitch, 38, was arrested on Monday night following the probe into reports of shots fired inside an area home. Officers from the Charles County Sheriff's Office were called at around 7:40 p.m. on Sept. 23 to the 13000 block of Meadow Court in Hughesville to investigate the incident. Investigators say that Blitch fired a round into the air while officers were en route to the h…
Maryland Middle School Student Caught Packing Loaded Handgun In Lunchbox, Sheriff Says Maryland Middle School Student Caught Packing Loaded Handgun In Lunchbox, Sheriff Says
Maryland Middle School Student Caught Packing Loaded Handgun In Lunchbox, Sheriff Says A middle school student had a little too much iron with his school lunch on Wednesday afternoon in Charles County, leading to the recovery of a handgun, according to the sheriff's office. Administrators at the Benjamin Stoddert Middle School were alerted shortly after 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon about a student who was possibly in possession of a gun inside the building. The School Resource Officer assigned to the building was notified, identified and located the student, who was found to be in possession of a loaded handgun in their lunchbox. No threats were made. Now, investigator…
Murder Suspects Using U-Haul As Getaway Vehicle In Maryland Quickly Apprehended, Sheriff Says Murder Suspects Using U-Haul As Getaway Vehicle In Maryland Quickly Apprehended, Sheriff Says
Murder Suspects Using U-Haul As Getaway Vehicle In Maryland Quickly Apprehended, Sheriff Says Two suspects failed to get away in a U-Haul truck after fatally shooting a 44-year-old District man in a midday Charles County argument, according to the sheriff's office. Rayvon Gordon, 50, and Anton Jermain Wood, 22, are both facing murder and other charges in connection to the fatal shooting of Antione Jerome Whitaker, who was found shot to death in Waldorf earlier this week. Investigators from the Charles County Sheriff's Office says that at around 1:20 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 16, officers were called to the 11600 block of Lewisham Place to investigate a reported shooting, where they foun…
Man Robbing Elderly Relative Stabbed Caretaker In Maryland, Shot By K9 Officer: Sheriff Man Robbing Elderly Relative Stabbed Caretaker In Maryland, Shot By K9 Officer: Sheriff
Man Robbing Elderly Relative Stabbed Caretaker In Maryland, Shot By K9 Officer: Sheriff A 28-year-old man who targeted an elderly relative before stabbing a caregiver attempting to intervene in Charles County was hospitalized in an officer-involved shooting in Waldorf, according to the sheriff's office. Thomas James Roberts, Jr. was hospitalized on Friday, Sept. 13 following an investigation that was launched earlier this week after an incident involving he, a relative, and the relative's caregiver. According to a spokesperson from the Charles County Sheriff's Office, on Monday, Sept. 8, officers were called to Bassford Road to investigate a reported stabbing.  Investiga…
Three Dead In Head-On Maryland Crash Involving Senior-Living Facility Bus, Dump Truck: State PD Three Dead In Head-On Maryland Crash Involving Senior-Living Facility Bus, Dump Truck: State PD
Three Dead In Head-On Maryland Crash Involving Senior-Living Facility Bus, Dump Truck: State PD An investigation has been launched following a triple fatal crash involving a senior-living assisted living facility bus and dump truck in Charles County, state police say. Shortly before 8 a.m. on Friday morning, police say the bus was heading west on Port Tobacco Road in Nanjemoy, when for unknown reasons, the driver lost control and struck the dump truck, which was heading east, head-on. Three occupants inside the bus - including the driver - were pronounced dead at the scene, according to state police. The driver and sole occupant of the dump truck was uninjured. Investigators said tha…
Officer-Involved Shooting Under Investigation In Charles County: Sheriff (DEVELOPING) Officer-Involved Shooting Under Investigation In Charles County: Sheriff (DEVELOPING)
Officer-Involved Shooting Under Investigation In Charles County: Sheriff (Developing) One person was hospitalized after an officer involved shooting on Thursday afternoon in Charles County, officials say. Shortly after 1 p.m. on Sept. 12, officers were called to the 14000 block of Bassford Road in Hughesville for an investigation. According to the Charles County Sheriff's Office, an armed suspect was shot during the incident and rushed to an area hospital with what were described as "injuries that do not appear to be life-threatening."  No additional details about the shooting have been provided. More information is expected to be released. This is a developing story…
Man Who Violently Assaulted Woman During Planned Attack In Maryland Arrested, Released: Sheriff Man Who Violently Assaulted Woman During Planned Attack In Maryland Arrested, Released: Sheriff
Man Who Violently Assaulted Woman During Planned Attack In Maryland Arrested, Released: Sheriff A man who laid in wait behind his victim's home before violently attacking a woman in Charles County turned himself in to the sheriff's office to face justice, officials say. Waldorf resident Edwin Geovany Argueta-Tobar, 34, was wanted following a domestic-related assault that was meticulously planned, leading to an alert to the community. Officers from the Charles County Sheriff's Office responded late on Saturday, Sept. 7 to the 5000 block of La Plata, where a woman reported she left her home to take some items outside when Argueta-Tobar accosted her from behind. Investigators …
Man Hid Behind Woman's Home Before Planned Attack In Maryland, Sheriff Says Man Hid Behind Woman's Home Before Planned Attack In Maryland, Sheriff Says
Man Hid Behind Woman's Home Before Planned Attack In Maryland, Sheriff Says A man who laid in wait behind his victim's home before violently attacking a woman in Charles County is at large, according to the sheriff's office. Waldorf resident Edwin Geovany Argueta-Tobar, 34, is wanted following a domestic-related assault that was meticulously planned. Officers from the Charles County Sheriff's Office responded late on Saturday, Sept. 7 to the 5000 block of La Plata, where a woman reported she left her home to take some items outside when Argueta-Tobar accosted her from behind. Investigators say that he pulled her, punched her several times in the face, an…
Man Who Posted Social Media Threats Targeting Children, Police Wanted In Southern Maryland Man Who Posted Social Media Threats Targeting Children, Police Wanted In Southern Maryland
Man Who Posted Social Media Threats Targeting Children, Police Wanted In Southern Maryland A massive multi-jurisdictional search is underway in Southern Maryland as several agencies are attempting to locate a 21-year-old man who made threats against children and police. An alert was issued on Thursday afternoon on behalf of the St. Mary's County, Charles County, and Calvert County sheriff's office as they seek the public's assistance in locating Kevin Lee Bonnie, who is now wanted. According to investigators, on Thursday, Sept. 5, Bonnie posted multiple statements on social media expressing intent to harm law enforcement officers and children waiting at bus stops. They note…
Road Closed Following Fatal Pedestrian Crash With Dump Truck In Charles County (DEVELOPING) Road Closed Following Fatal Pedestrian Crash With Dump Truck In Charles County (DEVELOPING)
Road Closed Following Fatal Pedestrian Crash With Dump Truck In Charles County (Developing) A pedestrian was killed in a crash involving a dump truck in Charles County on Wednesday afternoon. Members of the sheriff's office responded to a stretch of Middletown Road before 5 p.m. on Sept. 4, where there was a reported fatal crash in Waldorf. According to the Charles County Sheriff's Office, "the pedestrian appears to be in his 30s." No other details were initially released by investigators. The driver remained at the scene following the strike. Middletown Road was temporarily closed near Etheridge Drive as the sheriff's Traffic Operations officers investigated. The investigation…
Man Who Sexually Abused Teen Girl He Knew As An Infant Gets Prison Time In Maryland Man Who Sexually Abused Teen Girl He Knew As An Infant Gets Prison Time In Maryland
Man Who Sexually Abused Teen Girl He Knew As An Infant Gets Prison Time In Maryland A man who sexually abused a teen girl he had known since she was an infant has been sentenced to prison time, according to the Charles County State's Attorney's Office. Bryantown resident Pio Arnoldo Flores, 56, has been sentenced to 12 years behind bars for the sexual abuse of a minor, after pleading guilty in April to the offense. In November 2023, officers from the Charles County Sheriff's Office made contact with a then-16-year-old victim after receiving a report from the Department of Human Services alleging child sexual abuse. The girl said that Flores began assaulting her in Ap…
Man Emotionally, Sexually Abused Spouse During Harrowing Holiday In Maryland Home: Prosecutors Man Emotionally, Sexually Abused Spouse During Harrowing Holiday In Maryland Home: Prosecutors
Man Emotionally, Sexually Abused Spouse During Harrowing Holiday In Maryland Home: Prosecutors A harrowing Christmas Day assault in Charles County will land a 56-year-old man who terrorized his soon-to-be ex behind bars for several years, authorities announced. Waldorf resident Joseph John Bonaiuto was sentenced by a judge to eight years in prison after physically, mentally, and sexually abusing his significant other for hours, according to the state's attorney's office. On Dec. 26, 2023, officers were called to Bonaiuto's Waldorf residence to conduct a welfare check after receiving a call from his brother stating that he was holding a woman hostage, and upon arrival, she opened…