MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 9/18/2015
TIME: 10:23 AM
TYPE OF INCIDENT:
FIRE
SUBMITTED BY: DFM M. Decker EXPLOSIVE
OTHER: False Fire Alarm
LOCATION / ADDRESS: Charles County Detention Center, 6905 Crain Hwy, La Plata, Charles Co. DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: Detention Center OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Charles County Government INJURIES OR DEATHS: None ESTIMATED $ LOSS: STRUCTURE: $ 0.00
CONTENTS: $ 500.00
SMOKE ALARM STATUS: Yes FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: Yes ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): Pending RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): DFM M. Decker RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT(S): No Response # OF ALARMS: 0
# OF FIREFIGHTERS: 0
TIME TO CONTROL: 0
DISCOVERED BY: Charles County Detention Center Staff AREA OF ORIGIN: Inmate Cell PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Intentional ASSISTING AGENCIES:
ATF
FBI
MSP
OTHER
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The male inmate intentionally broke a sprinkler head within his cell causing $500 in damage, causing the fire alarm to sound. Criminal charges are pending for False Fire Alarm and Destruction of Property. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 443-550-6820