Glen Burnie Man Sentenced for Federal Charge of False Personation of a U.S. Marshal

Baltimore, Maryland – U.S. District Judge Catherine C. Blake today sentenced Renul Forbes a/k/a “Michael Renul,”, age 32, of Glen Burnie, Maryland, to 12 months of home confinement as part of three…

September 4, 2021

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West Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. residents indicted on firearms and drug trafficking charges

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MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – Twelve people are facing multiple firearms and drug charges after a federal Grand Jury handed down a firearms and drug trafficking indictment on July 21, 2021, Acting United…

July 28, 2021

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Woman set her house on fire with person inside, then sat in lawn chair and watched

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CECIL COUNTY, MD – Deputy State Fire Marshals charged an Elkton woman with multiple arson-related charges, including attempted murder, after intentionally setting her home on fire while another person was inside. On…

May 4, 2021

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Waldorf man dies in house fire, marshals suspect smoke detectors were inoperable

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WALDORF, MD – On Sunday, January 17, 2021, the Charles County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a house in the 2000 block of Bainbridge Court to check the homeowner’s well-being. Upon their…

January 18, 2021

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Man accidentally shoots trailer propane tank causing fire that destroyed RV

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PARSONBURG, MD – Maryland Deputy State Fire Marshals have concluded their investigation in how a travel trailer fire started the injured a father and son. According to the MDSFM, the fire in…

January 10, 2021

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Two killed in fire at home converted into 7 different apartments

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SALISBURY, MD – The Maryland State Fire Marshal’s office has reported that two people are dead after a fire gutted a single family home that was converted into seven individual apartment units.…

January 10, 2021

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Washington, D.C. Felon Pleads Guilty in Maryland to Federal Charges for Illegal Possession of a Firearm

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Led Law Enforcement on a Car Chase from D.C. into Maryland Prior to His Arrest Baltimore, Maryland – Ronald Clarence Kearney, age 32, of Washington, D.C., pleaded guilty on December 10, 2020,…

December 11, 2020

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Hagerstown garage fire deemed accidental

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HAGERSTOWN, MD – A fire in a detached garage in Hagerstown has been deemed accidental after a clogged stove pipe trapped fire and heat, allowing it to escape into the rafters of…

December 3, 2020

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Cambridge man arrested in 2025 arson that displaced family, officials say

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Cambridge, MD – A 28-year-old Cambridge man has been arrested in connection with a house fire last year that displaced multiple residents and caused significant damage, according to the Maryland State Fire…

March 20, 2026

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Two killed as flames rip through Havre de Grace home

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Two adults killed in early morning house fire in Harford County HAVRE DE GRACE, MD — A fast-moving house fire in Harford County early Wednesday morning left two adults dead while a…

March 12, 2026

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Barn blaze turns deadly in St Marys County

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Man killed in late night barn inferno in St Marys County CHAPTICO, MD – A 62-year-old man died after becoming trapped inside a burning barn in St. Mary’s County late Tuesday night…

February 25, 2026

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Mechanicsville home engulfed in deadly early morning blaze

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Fatal house fire under investigation in Mechanicsville as crews locate victim inside MECHANICSVILLE, MD – A fatal house fire tore through a home on Walnut Circle early Friday morning, forcing firefighters to…

February 20, 2026

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Mailbox explosion under investigation in Galena

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GALENA, Md. – Authorities are investigating an explosive device that detonated inside a residential mailbox Saturday night in Kent County, causing minor property damage but no injuries, according to officials. The Maryland…

January 5, 2026

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Sudlersville man arrested for attempted arson targeting Ridgely transport company over personal dispute

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Ridgely, MD – A six-month investigation by the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office has led to the arrest of a 26-year-old Sudlersville man accused of trying to set fire to multiple vehicles…

December 22, 2025

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K-9 Edge, the bearded bomb-sniffing pup, joins Ocean City police force

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Ocean City, Md. – A four-legged recruit with a distinctive look is turning heads and keeping crowds safe in Ocean City. K-9 Edge, a 1-year-old German Wirehaired Pointer from Greece, is the…

September 26, 2025

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Hagerstown man admits to setting trash can blaze that spread to porch, officials say

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HAGERSTOWN, Md. – A 20-year-old Hagerstown man has been charged with arson after authorities say he deliberately set a trash can on fire, causing flames to spread to the front porch of…

September 22, 2025

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Beloved accelerant detection K9 Camden remembered after years of service

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BALTIMORE, MD — The Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal is mourning the loss of K9 Camden, a highly trained accelerant detection dog who served in more than 500 investigations and…

August 13, 2025

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Late-night blaze engulfs Greensboro home

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GREENSBORO, MD — A fire broke out late Saturday night at a two-story single-family home on Greensboro Road in Caroline County, prompting a large emergency response and an active investigation by the…

April 21, 2025

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Hagerstown Woman Arrested for Online Threats Against Local Churches

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HAGERSTOWN, MD – A joint investigation by the Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal and the Hagerstown Fire Department Fire Marshal’s Office has resulted in the arrest of a Hagerstown woman…

January 27, 2025

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Authorities seek suspect in arson at Cumberland tire shop

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CUMBERLAND, Md. — Investigators are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect caught on surveillance video setting fire to a local tire shop early Saturday morning. The incident occurred at…

November 25, 2024

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