State Police say more arrests are expected.
House at 13,000 block of National Pike in Clear Spring where a fatal fire occurred on Nov. 18th, 2025
(Photo from the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office)
Clear Spring, Md (KM) Four people have been arrested in connection with a fatal house fire in Washington County in November. . They’re identified as Darnell (aka Donnell) Hawkins, 47 of Baltimore; Tony Smith, 43, of Hagerstown,; Maurice Mouzon, 46, of Baltimore; and Kierra White, 35, of Glen Burnie.
State Police say Hawkins and Smith are charged with three counts of 1st-degree murder and one count of 1st-degree arson. Mouzon is charged with conspiracy to commit armed robbery, distribution of narcotics and a handgun violation. White is charged with being an accessory after the fact for murder. All four are incarcerated without bond,
The fire occurred on Tuesday, November 18th at a home in the 13000 block of National Pike in Clear Spring. . Deputies with the State Marshal’s Office say the deaths of the three victims, identified as Brittany Ray, 31, Harold Fliechman,, 36, and Brianna Mae Weishaar , 25, of Clear Spring, . were not consistent with fire injuries in that their bodies showed signs of trauma and there were accelerants in the home.
The State Police Homicide Unit responded to the scene. A preliminary investigation determined it was a not a random act of violence.
The investigation into this incident is continuing, and State Police say more arrests are expected. Anyone who has pertinent information about this case is asked to contact the State Police Barrack in Hagerstown at 301-768-3800. Callers can remain anonymous.
By Kevin McManus