Charles County, MD

A man who stabbed an off-duty deputy during a bar fight in Prince George's County, Maryland, is suing the county police department, saying its investigation was unfair and didn't take into account critical details of what happened. In December of 2018, Christopher Dewitt says he was having a drink inside...

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. (FOX 5 DC) - A man was arrested in Prince George's County after a hit-and-run led to DUI and assault charges. Around 6:11 p.m. on June 16, officers were called to the 2100 block of Crain Highway in Waldorf after a person was hit in Prince George's County and the suspect fled.

Southern Maryland fugitive since 2019 arrested in King George. The King George Sheriff’s Office has arrested a fugitive from Maryland after being on the run since 2019. 30 year old Justin Holton was wanted for parole violation related to charges in Charles County, Maryland for Distribution of a Controlled Deadly Substance, 2nd Degree Assault, and Obstruction of Justice.

WALDORF, Md. - The Charles County Juneteenth Committee invites you to the 2021 Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 19, 2021 from 12 PM - 6 PM EST at the Shops of Waldorf (Parking Lot), 3003 Festival Way, Waldorf, MD 20601. Juneteenth is an important part of American history as it...

WALDORF, Md. - On June 18, 1998, the body of a deceased woman was located in an overgrown area off of Irving Road in Bel Alton. The woman, whose identity was unknown, was found to be the victim of a homicide. Your assistance can help us bring justice to the victim and her family.

Charles County Public Schools has tapped Dr. Maria Navarro to lead the Maryland school district as the next superintendent. Navarro will begin her tenure on July 1. Her predecessor, Dr. Kimberly Hill, is set to retire at the end of June. “I am thrilled and humbled to have the opportunity...

DUNKIRK, Md. — We have received reports that an off-duty Charles County deputy suffered from a self-inflicted gunshot wound this afternoon in Calvert County. At approximately 2:35 p.m., crews were dispatched to the AutoZone located at 2990 Plaza Drive for an originally reported gunshot wound. Reports indicate that the accidental discharge was caused while the deputy was getting out of his vehicle, and he was struck by his bullet in the left leg.

SOUTHERN MARYLAND -- After years of meetings between representatives, the Board of Directors for United Way of Calvert County, United Way of Charles County and United Way of St. Mary’s County merged to create the United Way of Southern Maryland. Their new mission statement for the combined organization is: “To...

LA PLATA, Md. - Dr. Maria Navarro, an education consultant and longtime Maryland educator, is the next superintendent of Charles County Public Schools (CCPS). The Board of Education today announced the appointment of Navarro, who begins her term July 1. The Board of Education of Charles County on June 17...

CHARLES COUNTY, Md. -- We are receiving reports of a road closure in Charles County. At approximately 11:18 p.m. on June 16, Charles County put out the following notification. "Crain Highway (US 301) is closed southbound at Billingsley Road." Continue to use caution in the area and expect delays.

LA PLATA, Md. - The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) and the United States Bomb Technician Association (USBTA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) June 17 to strengthen its mutual goals to bolster economic growth in Charles County and the region. The signing was the last leg of a visit organized by the Military Alliance Council involving numerous dignitaries who toured USBTA’s new Maryland Technology and Training Campus (MTTC) – a multi-use site in Indian Head slated to grow education, technology and economic mobility in the area.

A public hearing about a request to rezone 7.5 acres on the corner of Billingsley Road and Route 5 was held June 8. The Charles County commissioners considered the request from CG Land Acquisition to “upzone,” but ultimately decided to hold the record open for public comment until Friday, July 23.

Dr. Maria Navarro, Former MCPS Chief Academic Officer, Named Superintendent of Charles County Public School. Dr. Maria Navarro, an education consultant and longtime Maryland educator, is the next superintendent of Charles County Public Schools (CCPS). The Board of Education today announced the appointment of Navarro, who begins her term July 1.