Pennsylvania Man Sentenced to 12 Years for Setting Fire to Potomac Home
John Joseph Odonnell Jr. of Bensalem was sentenced to 12 years in prison for burning down a home in Potomac that he believed was the residence of the head of… Read More
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Police, Fire Rescue Service Investigate Multiple Fires and Commercial Burglary
Gaithersburg Police (GPD) and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) are investigating five fires and a commercial burglary that occurred around 1-2 a.m. Thursday morning, GPD said in a… Read More
Suspicious Device Found in Arson Investigation of Gaithersburg House Fire
A Gaithersburg house fire is being investigated as an arson case after a suspicious device that may have been used to cause the fire was found. The fire occurred early… Read More
Detectives Investigate Arson After House Fire Displaces Family in Gaithersburg
An early morning house fire left a family displaced in Gaithersburg on Thursday. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue (MCFS) is now investigating the incident as a case of arson. The… Read More
Former Laurel Police Chief Arrested on Multiple Arson, Attempted Murder Charges
David M. Crawford, the former Laurel Police Chief, was arrested March 3 and charged with setting 12 fires throughout Maryland, including three in Montgomery County. Prince George’s Fire and Rescue… Read More
Suspected Arsonist Arrested in Connection with Potomac House Fire
A Pennsylvania man was arrested Wednesday in connection with a house fire that left one Potomac woman and her cats displaced Monday, Oct. 26. Johh O’Donnell, 34, of Bensalem, PA… Read More
UPDATE: Potomac Woman, Five Cats Rescued From House Fire
Update (2:06 p.m.): Fire and explosive investigators from the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service believe the fire was intentionally set. Damages are estimated to be approximately $100,000. Officials are asking… Read More
Two Vehicles Burn in Gaithersburg Fire; Arson Investigation Underway
Montgomery County Fire officials are investigating an arson incident that occurred on Oct. 19 in Gaithersburg. Pete Piringer, the county’s Fire and Rescue Chief Spokesman, wrote in a Twitter post… Read More
Traffic Camera Arson Incident in Rockville Under Investigation
Police are investigating an arson and vandalism incident involving a traffic camera in Rockville. According to police, the incident occurred between 11:45 p.m. and midnight on July 17 along the… Read More
UPDATE: Family Member Faces Arson Charges for White Oak Townhouse Fire
Update (7:45 p.m.): Pete Piringer tweeted Tuesday that an adult male has been arrested in connection to the White Oak townhouse fire. Piringer told MyMCMedia the man was related to… Read More
Woman Arrested in Leisure World House Fire
Marcelina Bowman, 55, was arrested in connection with a May 13 house fire in Leisure World which caused $350,000 in damages. Bowman, who has no fixed address, was arrested May… Read More