Life in Prison for Arson Spree: Former Maryland Police Chief Convicted

Former Laurel Police chief David Crawford was sentenced to two life terms plus 75 years in prison for setting fires to three homes in Howard County and trying to kill eight people. Crawford had served as Laurel’s chief from 2006 to 2010 and had worked for the Prince George’s County Police Department and the District Heights Police Department. Crawford was accused of setting fires to approximately 11 houses, cars, and garages across several Maryland counties over a multiyear period. Crawford expects to appeal his convictions in Howard County.