Hanover man pleads guilty to illegal dumping of 250,000 scrap tires in Allegany County

HANOVER, Md. — Michel Osei, 48, of Hanover, pleaded guilty to charges related to the illegal dumping and abandonment of over 250,000 scrap tires at a site in Allegany County, the Maryland…

October 25, 2024

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Breaking: House Explosion in Cecil County

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CECILTON, Md. — A team of Deputy State Fire Marshals responded Monday to a house explosion in the 400 block of Budds Landing Road in Cecilton, Cecil County. Authorities confirmed that there…

October 21, 2024

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Police Launch Arson Investigation in Garrett County Murder

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KITZMILLER, Md.—Deputy State Fire Marshals and K9 Blondie are assisting the Garrett County Sheriff’s Office in investigating a reported homicide and arson in Kitzmiller, Maryland. The Garrett County Sheriff’s Office, the lead…

September 24, 2024

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Vacant Duplex in Williamsport Engulfed by Flames

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WILLIAMSPORT, MD – A fire engulfed a vacant duplex on Wright Road in Williamsport on Wednesday at 6:59 PM, prompting a response from 62 firefighters. The Williamsport Volunteer Fire and EMS managed…

June 21, 2024

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Installing Smoke Alarms to Save Lives in Rising Sun

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Following a recent tragic incident, M/DSFM Selvage of the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office collaborated with the Community Fire Company of Rising Sun, Inc., Rising Sun Police Department, and the Mayor of…

April 25, 2024

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Residential Blaze in Huntingtown Displaces Family

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HUNTINGTOWN, CALVERT COUNTY, MD – The Maryland State Fire Marshal has released details of a fire incident occurring on April 4, 2024, at a residence in Huntingtown, Calvert County, emphasizing the importance…

April 6, 2024

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FSU Student Arrested After Bomb Threat Prank on Campus

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FROSTBURG, MD – On Monday, Frostburg State University (FSU) Police were alerted to a bomb threat posted on social media that targeted the Lane University Center on campus. In response, FSU Police…

April 29, 2023

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Boonsboro Man Charged for Pouring Gasoline Threatening to Burn Home During Domestic Dispute

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BOONSBORO, MD – Police have arrested a Boonsboro man after he threatened arson and poured gasoline in the living room of his home during a domestic altercation. Maryland State Fire Marshal investigators…

August 7, 2022

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Garrett County Cops Host First Annual Fishing Event for Kids

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GARRETT COUNTY, MD – Garrett County police departments participated in a fun-filled day at the Accident Pond to fish with young children and the community. According to the Maryland State Police, on…

May 17, 2022

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Boat Explosion at Schaefer’s Canal House in Cecil County Injures Nine People

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Chesapeake City, MD – Maryland Deputy State Fire Marshals are investigating a boat explosion that injured nine people Saturday afternoon at Schaefer’s Canal House in Cecil County. The explosion was reported at…

July 5, 2026

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New Jersey man accused of Walmart arson diversion tied to $10K jewelry theft

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A fire set inside a Maryland Walmart is now at the center of a multi-state criminal case, where investigators say flames and fireworks were used to clear aisles and create chaos for…

May 24, 2026

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Two Baltimore Police Department vehicles parked along a city street, white SUVs with blue stripe decals and police insignia visible on the sides.

Federal Charges Filed After Drug Trafficking Takedown in North Baltimore, Multiple Suspects Arrested

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Baltimore, MD — A major drug trafficking operation tied to heroin, fentanyl, and crack cocaine distribution in North Baltimore has been dismantled, leading to federal charges against several men and the seizure…

April 15, 2026

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Fatal three-alarm blaze tears through Corriganville home, kills woman

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Corriganville, MD – Flames swallowed a two-story house in minutes on Friday, drawing a three-alarm response to a Corriganville address where firefighters later found a woman dead inside as investigators launched a…

September 26, 2025

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Oakland man busted after torching home then circling back to crime scene

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Oakland man arrested after allegedly setting house fire and returning to scene GARRETT COUNTY, MD – A 40-year-old Oakland man is behind bars after authorities say he set a fire that caused…

September 3, 2025

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Waldorf man charged with arson after allegedly pouring gasoline on wife’s bed while she slept

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Key Points A Maryland man is facing multiple charges, including attempted murder and arson, after allegedly trying to set fire to his home while his wife and children were inside early Friday…

August 2, 2025

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Two Boonsboro High students charged after hoax bomb scare

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WASHINGTON COUNTY, MD — Two 17-year-old students from Boonsboro High School are facing multiple charges after a bomb scare at the school last week turned out to be a hoax. The incident…

March 25, 2025

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Hagerstown woman arrested after threatening to blow up local churches

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HAGERSTOWN, MD — A Hagerstown woman was arrested following a joint investigation into multiple online threats made against local churches, officials announced Sunday. Salamah Bassem Audi, 35, is accused of making threats…

January 28, 2025

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Man arrested for arson after setting tree ablaze at Cumberland church

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ALLEGANY COUNTY, Md. — A 32-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the intentional burning of a tree at Radiant Life Church in Cumberland, Maryland, following an investigation that involved surveillance…

January 3, 2025

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Driver Arrested After Fleeing Deputies and Crashing

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Driver Arrested After Fleeing Deputies and Crashing **Lavale, MD** - An Allegany County Sheriff's Deputy, while traveling on National Highway between Lavale and Frostburg on Monday, observed a sedan exceeding the speed…

November 17, 2024

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Home Undergoing Renovations Burns to the Ground in La Plata

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LA PLATA, Md. — A fire early Sunday morning caused extensive damage to a single-family home in La Plata, Maryland. The fire occurred at approximately 2:21 a.m. at 4490 Jimmy Green Place…

August 19, 2024

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