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Influencer Set Blaze, Made Fake 911 Calls For Content In Charles County: Fire Marshal Influencer Set Blaze, Made Fake 911 Calls For Content In Charles County: Fire Marshal
Influencer Set Blaze, Made Fake 911 Calls For Content In Charles County: Fire Marshal A Maryland social media "hobbyist" who films emergency responses for content was arrested for allegedly setting a building on fire and making false 911 calls to capture footage of firefighters in action, authorities said. Joshua Christian-Stanley Jackson, 21, of Prince Frederick, was taken into custody on Friday, Feb. 28, after investigators determined he was responsible for a vacant commercial building fire in Charles County, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office. Fire crews responded to 12535 Crain Highway around 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22, after receiving a 911 call a…

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Body-Worn Footage Of Cross-State Police Pursuit From Virginia To Charles County Released By AG Body-Worn Footage Of Cross-State Police Pursuit From Virginia To Charles County Released By AG
Body-Worn Footage Of Cross-State Police Pursuit From Virginia To Charles County Released By AG New shocking body-worn camera footage from an officer-involved high-speed police pursuit that started in Virginia before crossing state lines and ending with a violent crash in Charles County that left multiple people injured has been released. Last week, the Maryland Office of the Attorney General identified the officers and deputy involved in a high-speed police pursuit, which left several hospitalized. The officers include Police Officer First Class Jacob Shuar, a two-year veteran, and Cpl. Tommy Johnston, a 20-year veteran, both from the La Plata Police Department.  The Charles County …

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Charles County Dirt Biker’s Great Escape Ends In Epic Fail Seconds Later, Sheriff Says Charles County Dirt Biker’s Great Escape Ends In Epic Fail Seconds Later, Sheriff Says
Charles County Dirt Biker’s Great Escape Ends In Epic Fail Seconds Later, Sheriff Says A 19-year-old dirt biker’s fruitless attempt to flee from police was foiled almost as quickly as it began when he crashed mere seconds after taking off in Charles County, according to the sheriff's office. The incident unfolded shortly after 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 1, when officers spotted Waldorf resident Mason James Miles operating a dirt bike on Crain Highway near Port Tobacco Road, officials said. Officers initiated a traffic stop at a red light, but Miles allegedly tried to make a quick getaway. It went poorly. His escape didn’t last long—he immediately lost control of the bike …

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Officers ID'd In Cross-State Pursuit From Virginia To Charles County That Ended With Crash: AG Officers ID'd In Cross-State Pursuit From Virginia To Charles County That Ended With Crash: AG
Officers ID'd In Cross-State Pursuit From Virginia To Charles County That Ended With Crash: AG The Maryland Office of the Attorney General has identified the officers and deputy involved in a high-speed police pursuit that started in Virginia, crossed state lines and ended in a violent crash in Charles County, leaving multiple people injured. The officers include Police Officer First Class Jacob Shuar, a two-year veteran, and Cpl. Tommy Johnston, a 20-year veteran, both from the La Plata Police Department.  The Charles County Sheriff’s Office deputy has been identified as Cpl. Katie Bottorf, a nine-year veteran. All three are assigned to their respective Patrol Divisions, offici…

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