Owings Mills, Baltimore residents charged in Washington Co. triple-fatal fire

MARYLAND (WBFF) — Maryland State Police announced two additional arrests made in connection with the triple murder and house fire in Washington County last November, authorities announced Friday.

Lanea George, 40, of Owings Mills, was arrested and charged with accessory after the fact to first-degree murder and obstruction of justice.

David Chapple, 43, of Baltimore, was also arrested and charged with accessory after the fact to first-degree murder.

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On November 18, 2025, shortly after 5:00 a.m., the State Fire Marshal responded to a reported fatal structure fire at a single-story residence located in the 13,000 block of National Pike in Clear Spring.

During the initial investigation, authorities found multiple signs of foul play, including K-9 alerts for accelerants and evidence of trauma to the victims that was not caused by the fire, police reported.

The deceased victims were identified as Brittany Ray, 31; Harold Flichman, 36; and Brianna Mae Weishaar, 25, all from Clear Spring.

All three victims were pronounced dead at the scene, and autopsy results showed that the cause and manner of death were homicide by gunshot, authorities reported.

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George is being held without bail at the Baltimore County Detention Center, awaiting transport to the Washington County Detention Center.

Chapple is also being held without bail at the Washington County Detention Center.

The Maryland State Police Homicide Unit is continuing its investigation in collaboration with other law enforcement agencies, including the Office of the State Fire Marshal, the Federal Bureau of Investigation Baltimore, and the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services.

Authorities stated they expect more arrests to follow and urge anyone with information to contact the Maryland State Police Hagerstown Barrack at 301-766-3800. Calls can remain confidential.