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.
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.
Man arrested for making threats of mass violence against Charles County elementary school
A man has been arrested for making several threats of mass violence against an elementary school and a local business, the Charles County Sheriff's Office says.
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.
Remembering the devastating La Plata tornado 20 years later
One of the most powerful tornadoes to ever strike our region hit Southern Maryland 20 years ago today.
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.