Maryland Man Charged With Possession of Explosive Device After Alleged Break-In

ALLEGANY COUNTY, Md. — A Maryland man has been arrested and charged with multiple offenses, including possession of an explosive device, after allegedly breaking into a Barton residence early Monday morning. The…

Man Dies in Waldorf Brush Fire Incident

Man Dies in Waldorf Brush Fire Incident **CHARLES COUNTY, MD** - An elderly man was found dead during a brush fire at 11560 Acton Lane in Waldorf on Wednesday afternoon. Investigators from…

K9 Units Engage in Advanced Training With DC Fire and EMS

Linthicum, MD – Last week, K9 teams from the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office, Anne Arundel County Fire Department, and DC Fire and EMS participated in a training session. The session took…

Structure fire under investigation in Frostburg

FROSTBURG, Md. — A fire that caused an estimated $350,000 in damage to a single-family home on Upper Georges Creek Road is under investigation, authorities said. The fire, reported on Sunday, October…

Denton shed fire claims life of 58-year-old man

CAROLINE COUNTY, Md. — A shed fire in Denton on Sunday afternoon resulted in the death of a 58-year-old man, according to the Office of the State Fire Marshal and Maryland State…

Body Found in Shed Fire in Denton

Denton, MD – Deputy State Fire Marshals are investigating a fatal fire that occurred in Denton. The fire was reported to have taken place in a shed. Firefighters reached the scene at…

Maryland Man Shot and Killed Breaking Into His Elderly Parents’ Home

CONOWINGO, Md. — Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Tuesday afternoon at a residence in Cecil County. Joe Berry, Jr., 53, of Conowingo, was pronounced dead at the…

Teenager Injured After Makeshift Firearm Explodes in Queen Anne’s County

QUEEN ANNE’S COUNTY, Md. — A 13-year-old boy was injured Thursday night in Church Hill after a makeshift firearm he was attempting to discharge exploded, according to the Office of the State…

Investigators Find No Criminal Evidence in Maryland House Explosion

HARFORD COUNTY, MD – The Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal and ATF agents have completed their on-site investigation into a recent explosion that scattered debris across a local neighborhood and…

Investigators Comb Debris for Clues After Deady Maryland House Explosion

In Harford County, Maryland, a devastating house explosion early this morning led to the death of one individual. The blast was so severe that it completely demolished the residence, sparking a comprehensive…

Structure Fire on Chapline Street in Sharpsburg Quickly Controlled

SHARPSBURG, MD — A fire broke out at a two-story single-family residence located at 207 W Chapline Street on Thursday. The Sharpsburg Volunteer Fire Company responded to the scene after a passerby…

Maryland Man Charged for Threatening Mass Violence Released A Short Time Later

Hagerstown, MD—A Hagerstown resident was arrested and charged on Wednesday for making violent threats against the Motel 6 where he was staying. Michael Sean Hafer, 28, allegedly threatened to destroy the hotel…

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Man Found Dead at Bottom of Maryland Well

CALLAWAY, MD – The Maryland State Police are investigating the death of Joseph Andrew Murrin, 53, after his body was discovered at the bottom of a well near his home in St.…

Salisbury Dumpster Fire Under Investigation

SALISBURY, MD—A fire investigation is underway following a dumpster fire at 725 South Salisbury Boulevard. The incident, which occurred on August 5, 2024, at 9:37 PM, involved an 8 cubic yard dumpster…

Investigation Underway for Cumberland Structure Fire

CUMBERLAND, MD — Authorities are investigating a structure fire that occurred late Friday night at 720 Baker Street. At 11:42 PM, a fire broke out at a two-story duplex. The Cumberland Fire…

Carroll County Man Charged with Arson After Storage Trailer Fire

Carroll County, MD — Deputy State Fire Marshals have charged a 42-year-old Carroll County man with arson following a suspicious fire on Friday. The incident, which occurred at 4:01 PM at 3154…

Portable Toilet Fire in Crisfield Under Investigation

Crisfield, MD — On the evening of July 10, 2024, a fire broke out at a portable toilet located at 26827 Old State Road in Crisfield, Somerset County. The incident, reported at…

Investigation Underway for La Plata House Fire

La Plata, MD – An investigation is underway following a fire at a single-family residence located at 6955 Ellenwood Court in Charles County. The incident occurred on Saturday at 1:58 a.m. The…

Investigation Underway for Barn Fire in Huntingtown

Huntingtown, MD – The Maryland State Fire Marshal is investigating a fire that occurred on July 4 at 541 Walton Road in Calvert County. The fire was reported at 10:18 p.m., involving…

Police Respond to Second Fire in Four Days at Same Location

Greensboro, MD – A vehicle fire occurred late Friday night at 12640 Kibler Road, resulted in a total loss to a 2011 Kia Rio. No injuries or fatalities were reported. The Greensboro…

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