Deadly Sandy Spring auto fire was no accident, MCFRS investigators say

A suspicious death in Sandy Spring is becoming more suspicious by the hour. Montgomery County police say that Maryland's chief medical examiner has declared Andrea Mion Hawvermale, 56, of the 1300 block of Excaliber Lane, died of injuries caused by a vehicle fire on that block on June 17.

However, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services investigators have determined that the vehicle fire was deliberately set. No suspect names have been announced publicly yet, and detectives continue to investigate.

Anyone with information in reference to this investigation is asked to call the Major Crimes Division at 240-773-5070. Those who wish to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers of Montgomery County toll-free at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). Crime Solvers will pay a cash reward of up to $10,000 for information provided to them that leads to an arrest in this case.