Maryland State Police Announce Two More Arrests in Connection to Washington County Triple Murder

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According to a press release from the Maryland State Police, two additional arrests have been made in connection with a fatal house fire and triple murder that occurred in November 2025 in Clear Spring, Maryland. The investigation, which is being led by the Maryland State Police Homicide Unit, has identified the accused as Lanea George, 40, of Owings Mills, Maryland, and David Chapple, 43, of Baltimore, Maryland. Both individuals are facing charges related to the homicides. Four people were previously arrested in connection with the incident.

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George is charged with accessory after the fact to first-degree murder and obstruction of justice. She is currently being held without bail at the Baltimore County Detention Center and is awaiting transport to the Washington County Detention Center. Chapple has been charged with accessory after the fact to first-degree murder and is also being held without bail at the Washington County Detention Center.

The incident began on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, shortly after 5:00 a.m., when deputies from the Office of the State Fire Marshal responded to a reported structure fire at a single-family residence located in the 13,000 block of National Pike in Clear Spring. Upon their initial investigation, signs of foul play were discovered. These indications included K-9 alerts for accelerants at the scene and trauma to the victims that were inconsistent with injuries sustained from a fire.

The three deceased victims have been identified as Brittany Ray, 31, Harold Flichman, 36, and Brianna Mae Weishaar, 25, all residents of Clear Spring. Emergency medical service personnel pronounced all three victims deceased at the scene. Subsequent autopsy results from the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore determined that the cause and manner of death for all three individuals was homicide by gunshot.

The investigation remains active and ongoing, with the Maryland State Police Homicide Unit leading the efforts. They are collaborating with several allied law enforcement agencies, including the Office of the State Fire Marshal, the Federal Bureau of Investigation Baltimore, the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, the Hagerstown Police Department, and the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. Support for the investigation is also being provided by the Office of the State’s Attorney in Washington County.

Maryland State Police investigators have indicated that they anticipate making further arrests in connection with this case. The public is urged to come forward with any information they may possess that is pertinent to this investigation. Those with information can contact the Maryland State Police Hagerstown Barrack at 301-766-3800. Calls can be made confidentially.