Arson Investigated at Crisfield Apartment Building

CRISFIELD, MD—A fire investigation has been initiated following a structure fire at an apartment building located at 531 West Main Street in Crisfield. The incident, which occurred on July 19, 2024, at…

July 21, 2024

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Juvenile Suspects Charged in Salisbury Molotov Cocktail Attacks

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WICOMICO COUNTY, MD – Two juveniles have been charged in connection with a series of Molotov cocktail incidents that targeted homes in Salisbury’s west side. The Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office launched the…

July 12, 2024

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Explosive Devices Found in Worcester Home

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Worcester, MA – Authorities have issued a public warning following the discovery of three homemade explosive devices in Worcester. The Massachusetts State Police Fire & Explosion Investigation Unit, Worcester Police Department, Worcester…

July 3, 2024

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Maryland Man Arrested for Bomb Threats to Retirement Home

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Washington County, MD – Deputy State Fire Marshals have charged a Hagerstown man for making several bomb threats against a retirement home. John Calvin Walls, 60, was arrested on Wednesday after calling…

June 27, 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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Maryland Issues Tornado Warnings and Safety Advisory

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MARYLAND — The Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal, in conjunction with the National Weather Service, has issued several Tornado Warnings for various locations across the state. These storms are moving…

June 5, 2024

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Maryland Man Arrested for Arson and Attempted Murder After Setting Neighbor’s House Ablaze

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CECIL COUNTY, MD (UPDATE) – With the help of the Maryland State Police S.T.A.T.E. Team, a North East man faces serious charges after setting fire to his neighbor’s house early Tuesday morning…

May 17, 2024

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Maryland Man Burned Neighbor’s House With Four People Inside

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Cecil County, MD — Joshua Edward Alexander Larkins, 27, of North East, was arrested early Tuesday morning for setting fire to his neighbor’s home while they were inside. The arrest was made…

May 15, 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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Chestertown Man Charged in Connection with Commercial Building Arson

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KENT COUNTY, MD – A Chestertown man has been arrested and charged for his involvement in a fire that severely damaged a commercial building last year. The Office of the State Fire…

March 21, 2024

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Garrett County Couple Faces Charges in Arson Case Involving Pets

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GARRETT COUNTY, MD – Christopher J. Baker, 36, and April J. Fazenbaker, 41, of Friendsville, have been indicted on charges related to a June 1, 2023, house fire. The incident, which resulted…

March 7, 2024

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Little Egg Harbor Resident Arrested for Multiple Arson Incidents

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OCEAN COUNTY, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Little Egg Harbor Township Chief of Police James Hawkins have announced the arrest of 36-year-old Steven Johnson of Little Egg Harbor…

January 13, 2024

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Frostburg Man Charged in Cumberland Shed Arson Case

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ALLEGANY COUNTY, MD — A coordinated investigation by the Office of the State Fire Marshal and the Cumberland Fire Marshals Office resulted in the arrest of Joshua Todd Beeman, 41, of Frostburg,…

January 12, 2024

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Arson Suspect Captured on McDonald’s Video Surveillance Camera

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CUMBERLAND, MD – State Fire Marshals are investigating a vehicle fire that occurred early Sunday morning in Cumberland, Maryland. The incident took place at around 4:25 a.m. on December 3. Deputy State…

December 6, 2023

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Cumberland Man Charged After Pointing Rifle At Woman During Domestic Dispute

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CUMBERLAND, MD – A 36-year-old man was arrested on Friday, October 13, after Cumberland Police responded to a disturbance at a residence on the first block of Arch Street. The incident, reported…

October 14, 2023

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cambridge woman charged with arson

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CAMBRIDGE, MD – A 37-year-old woman from Cambridge has been arrested and charged following an investigation conducted by the Office of the State Fire Marshal. The incident began when Rescue Fire Company…

July 3, 2023

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Delaware’s seasonal ban on burning begins today

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WILMINGTON, DE – Delaware residents are reminded that open burning is generally prohibited from May 1st to September 30th, known as “Ozone Season”, with some exceptions such as camping, cooking, and ceremonial…

May 1, 2023

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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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Suspect charged for possessing IEDs held without bail

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GARRETT COUNTY, MD – A 53-year-old Garrett County man, Christopher Heinrich Beitzel, was recently arrested and charged with multiple felonies after investigators found two improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in his home. Beitzel…

April 16, 2023

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