Edgewood woman charged with attempted murder after setting house on fire

HARFORD COUNTY, MD—An Edgewood woman has been charged with arson and attempted murder after she intentionally set the front porch of her home on fire while someone was inside early Sunday morning. At around 3:00 a.m. on October 1, Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company, surrounding departments, and the Harford County Sheriff’s Office were called to 1127 Shady Drive for a reported […]

Maryland man charged after stealing blasting caps from employer

WASHINGTON COUNTY, MD—A Maryland man has been charged with multiple counts of manufacturing and possessing destructive devices within his home after investigators concluded he had stolen them from his employer. Stephen K. Thompson, 48, was arrested on Monday after Thompson’s estranged wife reported to the Office of the State Fire Marshal Bomb Squad that she found suspicious items in their […]

Firefighter injured in Joppa house fire

JOPPA, MD—A Saturday evening house fire in Joppa left one firefighter injured. The fire was reported at just before 5 p.m. on July 29 in the 1600-block of Riverwood Circle. The Office of the State Fire Marshal reports that the occupant was home when he heard a loud ‘boom’ sound. He later discovered heavy smoke within his attic. He called […]

Maryland State Fire Marshal suggests attending public fireworks displays

BALTIMORE, MD—With the arrival of summer and the Fourth of July holiday quickly approaching, State Fire Marshal Brian S. Geraci suggests that Marylanders attend public fireworks displays. “I would highly suggest the safest way enjoy fireworks is to attend one of the many public fireworks displays throughout the state,” stated Geraci. To help Marylanders enjoy a safer summer season, the […]