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Crime

100+ guns stolen from Charles County business

Education

'He’s traumatized' | Charles County parents speak out after 7-year-old was 'hanged' in an elementary school bathroom

The district says the students were "horseplaying", meanwhile the parents say the 7-year-old is still recovering after being released from the hospital.
Maryland

Garbage truck overturns onto car, kills woman in Maryland triple collision

The crash happened on Maryland Route 231 at around 10, after, according to Maryland State Police, a driver made a wide right turn into the opposing lane.
Crime

Maryland man found guilty of child sexual abuse, faces 115 years in prison

Katravien Vercher, 25, of Waldorf was convicted in September on five counts of sexual abuse of a minor and one count of third-degree sexual offense.
Traffic

3 killed as senior-living facility bus crashes into dump truck

The bus driver and two passengers on the Sagepoint senior-living facility bus were killed. There does not seem to be any indications that either driver was speeding.
Maryland

Tornado Warning in Charles County, Maryland

Weather Watch Alert Wednesday showers with heavier afternoon storms developing.
Maryland

Wife of missing Army veteran pleads for information as search continues in Charles County

Kayla LeeHeung is asking anyone who has information about her husband, Jamell LeeHeung II, who was last seen Nov. 25, to come forward.
Charles County

Father keeps hope alive while searching for missing son

Specialized K9 crews and volunteers are expected to join a massive canvassing of the area near where Jamell Leeheung's car was found.
Charles County

DC Firefighter shot and killed after alleged domestic violence incident spilled into the street

The debate over self defense and gun regulations is intensifying after a DC firefighter was shot and killed in Maryland.
Charles County

Substitute teacher charged with sexually abusing minors in Maryland

The 26-year-old is accused of having inappropriate physical contact with students. He is being held in the Charles County Detention Center without bond.
Tech

AI software spots guns on school security cameras

Charles County Maryland will become the first Maryland school system to roll out Artificial Intelligence surveillance to spot guns on campus.
Investigations

'It was a tough time' | Families struggle to survive through loved ones' opioid and substance abuse

According to a new report from the Office of DC's Chief Medical Examiner, the number of opioid overdoses has been on a steady climb since 2018.