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Quadruple-Amputee Cornhole Pro Charged in Charles County Murder Case
local-news16 days ago

Quadruple-Amputee Cornhole Pro Charged in Charles County Murder Case

Dayton James Webber, a 27-year-old quadruple-amputee from La Plata and a professional cornhole player, is charged in Charles County with first- and second-degree murder, first- and second-degree assault, and using a firearm in a violent felony after allegedly shooting Bradrick Wells in a moving white Tesla, killing Wells and injuring a second man. Webber fled to Virginia, was found at a Charlottesville hospital, and awaits extradition to Maryland; witnesses identified him as the shooter, and investigators say a video shows him loading and firing a handgun.

Community Outrage After 7-Year-Old Injured in School Bathroom Incident
local-news1 year ago

Community Outrage After 7-Year-Old Injured in School Bathroom Incident

The Charles County Sheriff's Office in Maryland is investigating an incident at C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School where a second-grade student was allegedly found hanging from a bathroom door hook, resulting in severe bruising. The school claims the incident was due to horseplay, but the student's parents are skeptical and demand accountability. The school district and sheriff's office are conducting investigations, with officials urging against misinformation as they seek to determine the facts.

Controversy Surrounds Alleged Hanging Incident at Maryland School
education1 year ago

Controversy Surrounds Alleged Hanging Incident at Maryland School

Authorities in Charles County are investigating an incident at C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School after a viral Instagram post claimed a second-grader was "hung" by a fourth-grader in a bathroom. The school's principal clarified that the students were "horseplaying" when a jacket got caught on a stall door hook, and one student sought help.

Rabies Cases Surge in Charles County: Health Department Issues Alert
health2 years ago

Rabies Cases Surge in Charles County: Health Department Issues Alert

The Charles County Department of Health in Maryland has issued an alert regarding an increase in rabies cases, including positive tests in raccoons and skunks. The department advises citizens and visitors to avoid contact with wildlife and unknown animals, as rabies can be transmitted through bites, scratches, or secondary exposure from saliva on an animal's coat. Vaccinating pets, including dogs, cats, and ferrets, is crucial in preventing the spread of rabies. A free Rabies Vaccination Clinic will be held on November 5, 2023, in La Plata, MD.