What began as a deadly early-morning house fire near Clear Spring has grown into a sweeping homicide case that now includes seven people facing charges. Maryland State Police on May 18 arrested a 20-year-old Hagerstown man, tying him to the November blaze that left three people dead. Investigators say the scene showed clear signs of deliberate ignition and injuries that did not match typical fire damage, and autopsies later determined the victims were killed by gunfire, not the flames.
The accused, Jordan Conley Robey, was taken into custody at a Hagerstown business and indicted by a Washington County grand jury on three counts of first-degree murder, along with arson, robbery, and additional charges. During the arrest, troopers say they seized an AR-style pistol. Robey is being held without bond, according to Maryland State Police.
Scene evidence and autopsies
Deputies from the Office of the State Fire Marshal who first arrived at the blaze reported that K-9 units alerted to possible accelerants, a red flag in any fire investigation. They also noted that the victims showed trauma that did not line up with fire-related injuries. Autopsies performed by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner later ruled the deaths homicides by gunshot and identified the victims as Brittany Ray, 31, Harold Fliechman, 36, and Brianna Mae Weishaar, 25, as reported by WMAR‑2.
Arrests so far
Robey’s indictment brings the total number of people charged in the case to seven, a head-spinning tally for a single rural house fire. Earlier in the investigation, authorities arrested Darnell "Donnell" Hawkins and Tony Smith on first-degree murder counts. Maurice Mouzon was charged with conspiracy and related offenses, and Kierra White was charged as an accessory. Two others, Lanea George and David Chapple, were charged in mid-January with accessory after the fact, according to a Maryland State Police news release.
Investigation status and next steps
The Maryland State Police Homicide Unit continues to lead the probe, with backup from the FBI and local law enforcement. Detectives say they expect additional arrests as the case moves toward prosecution, suggesting the chain of accountability may not be complete yet. Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact the Maryland State Police Hagerstown barrack at 301-766-3800, per reporting by WBAL‑TV.
How the fire unfolded
The blaze was reported just after 4:30 a.m. on November 18 and drew nearly 60 firefighters from departments across the region. Crews had the fire under control before 5 a.m., local officials said. In the months since, the incident has prompted a lengthy, multi-agency forensic investigation and has left family members and neighbors searching for answers as each new round of arrests and indictments is announced.
