Shots fired over parking spot dispute between neighbors in Charles County
A man has been arrested for firing a gun as a result of a dispute with a neighbor over a parking space.
Man arrested in New Year's Eve homicide in La Plata: police
Authorities have arrested a man they say shot and killed a person in Charles County on New Year's Eve.
Substitute teacher told racist, derogatory jokes to students at Charles Co. high school: officials
Officials are investigating after a substitute teacher allegedly made racially discriminatory and derogatory jokes to students at a high school in Charles County.
Waldorf man charged in wife's murder after requesting welfare check to his home
A man has been charged with murder in his wife's death after requesting a welfare check at his home, according to the Charles County Sheriff's Office.
What do to for fun this holiday season in Charles County, MD
There are plenty of fun things to do in Southern Maryland this holiday season. Charles County is chock-full of rich Maryland history and culture and some of the events show off the great landmarks the area has to offer.
Charles County fire truck crash leaves 2 injured
Two people are in the hospital after a fire truck responding to a fire in Accokeek crashed into a vehicle Wednesday afternoon.
Life plus 125 years in prison for gunman who brutally murdered man as parents witnessed attack
A gunman who attacked a man at his Charles County home while his parents watched and then brutally murdered him nearby was sentenced to life plus 125 years in prison, officials say.
Charles County Sheriff's officer indicted for rape, solicitation of prostitution
A Charles County Sheriff's officer has been indicted in connection with second-degree rape, solicitation of prostitution and misconduct in office.
Former lover accused of killing ex-girlfriend, 3 others before shooting self in La Plata home
Police say a former lover is accused of killing his ex-girlfriend before killing three other people and himself inside a Charles County home.
School bus crash in Charles County leaves several seriously injured
Two Charles County school buses were involved in two separate crashes on Thursday afternoon.
Teenage dirt bike daredevil arrested in Charles County
Officers said the 17-year-old speedster once drove circles around police and sped off before they could catch him.
Former Charles Co. volunteer high school track coach expected in court on student sex charges
A former Charles County volunteer high school track coach who was indicted on sex charges over the summer is expected in court Friday.
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.
Motorcyclist killed in early morning crash in Charles County
A motorcyclist is dead after an early morning crash in Charles County.
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.
Westlake High School principal's son charged with sexually abusing student
A former high school track coach was indicted on sex charges Monday inside a Charles County court.
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.