Bike-Riding Arsonist Torched Maryland Home, Busted Returning To Scene Of Blaze: Fire Marshal
A Maryland man accused of setting a house on fire was busted after returning to the crime scene, according to investigators.
Deputy State Fire Marshals arrested Ryan Lawrence Spann, 40, of Oakland, after spotting him in the woods near the burned home in Garrett County on Tuesday, Sept. 2, officials said.
At about 2:30 p.m., a homeowner in the 1000 block of Pergin Farm Road reported seeing Spann ignite a blaze on the front porch before fleeing on a bicycle.
The homeowner chased Spann and took photos as he pedaled away, while a friend tried to put out the flames and called 911, accordi…
Millions In CT Breathing Unhealthy Air, New Study Warns: Here's Why
Nearly half of all people in the United States, including millions across the Northeast and mid-Atlantic, are breathing unhealthy levels of air pollution, according to a new study.
The American Lung Association released its 2025 edition of the "State of the Air" report on Wednesday, April 23. The study, now in its 26th year, highlights troubling air quality trends in Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.
The report found that 156 million people – about 46% of the U.S. population – are living in counties that earned failing grades f…
Snow Possible In Parts Of Maryland, Virginia, Forecasters Say
Say it ain't snow.
Some parts of the DMV region may see another round of winter weather, as a fresh storm is set to head toward the area, according to forecasters.
5 PM Radar Update: Some quick moving cells are producing heavy rain, pea-sized hail, and frequent lightning. In particular, the areas within the orange polygons are most likely to see such storms. These are generally moving toward the NE at 60-65 mph. #MDwx #VAwx #DCwx #WVwx pic.twitter.com/Ozhu7VOBct — NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) March 9, 2024
The National Weather Service issued an alert on Saturday, March 9, a…
Maryland Pair Arrested For House Fire That Killed Two Cats, 'Almost A Kennel Of Puppies'
A man and woman are facing charges after setting a fire last summer that killed two cats "and almost a kennel of puppies at their home," the Maryland Fire Marshal announced.
Firebugs Christopher Baker, 36, and April Fazenbaker, 41, both of Friendsville, are facing arson charges following a lengthy probe into a summertime fire that claimed the lives of several family pets and nearly burned up a litter of puppies.
Early on June 1, 2023, firefighters were called to a Garrett County home on Cherry Lane Road in Friendsville, where a fire broke out inside the home.
Firefighters were able to knoc…
