UPDATE 12:20 p.m. Dec. 28
Waldorf, MD – Investigators from the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office, along with members of the US Marshals Fugitive Task Force, have successfully located and apprehended Eric White, 40. White was linked to an arson fire located at 6706 Coati Court in Waldorf which occurred Dec.15. Information received after the fire determined White had fled to North Carolina. On Dec. 27 at 2:30 p.m., White was taken into custody at his parent’s residence in Hickory, NC. He is currently being held at the Catawba County Detention Center with a bond of $500,000. White is awaiting his initial court appearance and extradition hearing at this time.
The fire was intentionally set in his own home while his family was inside the residence, which caused approximately $35,000 in damages. White faces charges of first-degree arson, attempted second-degree murder, first-degree malicious burning and reckless endangerment.
Waldorf, MD – Investigators from the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office and the Charles County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a house fire that occurred Thursday, Dec. 15 at 6706 Coati Court in Waldorf.
At the time of the fire, the house was occupied by Leandrea White and her children. White was alerted to the fire after hearing loud noises coming from the first floor. The investigation has revealed the fire was intentionally set by Eric White, 40 , her husband, after a domestic dispute occurred. Waldorf and local volunteer fire departments were alerted to the fire around 6:57 a.m. The fire occurred in a two story, single family dwelling and caused approximately $35,000 in damages. Ms. White and children have been displaced due to the fire and are being assisted by family and friends.
As a result of the investigation, Eric White has been charged with first-degree arson, attempted second-degree murder, first degree malicious burning and reckless endangerment.
At this time, investigators are attempting to locate Eric White. Anyone with any information in reference to this fire and/or the whereabouts of Eric White are asked to call the State Fire Marshal’s Office at 443-550-6820 or the Maryland State Police at 301-392-1200.