Baby shot in hand at Waldorf apartment; police searching for suspect
An 8-month-old baby was shot in the hand in Waldorf early Thursday morning and police are searching for the suspect.
Charles Co. high school student treated for eating candy edibles possibly laced with THC
A senior at Thomas Stone High School had to be treated for ingesting edibles suspected of containing THC Wednesday, according to the Charles County Sheriff's Office.
Man with more than 100 snakes in Maryland home died from snake bite: medical officials
The Maryland Chief Medical Examiner’s Office has confirmed a 49-year-old man in Charles County who was living with more than 100 snakes – including some venomous and illegal – inside his home died from “snake envenomation.”
Man charged with arson, murder after fire kills woman, 1-year-old child in Waldorf
A man has been charged with arson and murder after a woman and her 1-year-old child died during a fire in Waldorf last week.
Charles County family accuses school district of not taking daughter's bullying accusations seriously
A Charles County family is raising concerns after they claim that serious bullying accusations from their daughter against a male classmate are not being taken seriously by school administrators.
Man with machete arrested, charged after attack in Waldorf: police
Authorities say a man was arrested and faces charges after attacking another man with a machete in Charles County.
Authorities investigate deaths of 2 people found after Charles County house fire
The Charles County Sheriff's office is investigating the deaths of two people found after a house fire Thursday night in Charles County, according to authorities.
Charles County middle schooler charged with assault and sex offense
A 14-year-old student at Piccowaxen Middle School was charged in connection with allegations he inappropriately touched a female classmate.
Zelle scammers steal thousands of dollars from Maryland woman
A Maryland woman scammed out of thousands of dollars is speaking out in an effort to help others avoid a ploy making the rounds across the country.
Charles County Public School bus with students aboard involved in crash
The Charles County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a school bus collided with a passenger vehicle on Thursday morning.
17-year-old Charles County student charged after loaded 'ghost gun' found in bag
A 17-year-old Charles County student faces multiple charges after school officials recovered a loaded “ghost gun” from his bag on Tuesday.
2 Charles County officers return to work, 9 months after being shot
Two Charles County Sheriff’s officers are returning to work, nine months after they were shot while responding to a mental health call.
13-year-old girl arrested for assaulting classmate during school dismissal in Charles County: cops
Authorities say a 13-year-old girl was arrested for assaulting a classmate during afternoon dismissal at a middle school in Charles County.
Charles County Sheriff's Office investigates shooting that injured 9-year-old boy
Police in Charles County are investigating a shooting in a Waldorf apartment complex that left a 9-year-old boy hurt Friday night.
3 dead in head-on collision in Charles County
Authorities have identified the three people who were killed in a head-on collision in Charles County.
Maryland attorney general releases new information about deadly police chase in Charles County
Maryland's Office of the Attorney General has identified a police officer and a person who was killed during a police chase in Charles County.
More than 100 snakes found in Maryland home where man's death was reported
A death investigation is underway at a Charles County home full of more than 100 venomous and non-venomous snakes.
Charles County Public Schools to reopen for virtual learning after winter break
Charles County Public Schools will reopen from winter break on Monday for virtual instruction and students will learn online through Jan. 7 due to a current high positive COVID-19 percentage rate for the county.
8 elementary school students treated after ingesting 'substance'
Eight students at C Paul Barnhart Elementary School in Waldorf were treated at the scene after ingesting "some type of edible," Charles County fire officials say.
Coast guard searching for missing crabber in Southern Maryland
The Coast Guard is searching for a missing fisherman near Cobb Island in Charles County, Maryland.