Murder-Suicide Victims Mourned In Harford County Murder-Suicide Victims Mourned In Harford County
Murder-Suicide Victims Mourned In Harford County Support was mounting for three family members killed in a quadruple murder-suicide last weekend in Harford County. Sherlyn Ann Pitts, 65; her niece, Sheena Yvonne Smothers, 38; and Sheena's 17-year-old son, Jaylin, died on Saturday, Aug. 26 in Joppatowne.  Police say 34-year-old Devin Brown shot them on Trimble Road, then turned the gun on himself. Sherlyn was his mother. A GoFundMe page for the family says Sherlyn was the oldest of six siblings, and "was soon about to retire from a job where she was cherished, loved and admired for her positive and comforting attitude.…
Bicyclist Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Baltimore County Leaves Behind Lasting Legacy Bicyclist Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Baltimore County Leaves Behind Lasting Legacy
Bicyclist Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Baltimore County Leaves Behind Lasting Legacy Police in Baltimore County are seeking the public’s help as they try to track down a hit-and-run driver who struck and killed a beloved bicyclist before speeding away. Aimee Whiteford, 46, was biking over the weekend when she attempted to cross Rossville Boulevard near Franklin Square Drive and she was struck by a driver who was traveling in the opposite direction along the roadway. Whiteford, a mom of two, was hit by the driver, who did not remain at the scene and remains at large. No information about a suspect or vehicle has been released by police investigators. The crash remains under…
Teen Killed At MD McDonald's Remembered As 'Remarkable Individual With Infectious Personality' Teen Killed At MD McDonald's Remembered As 'Remarkable Individual With Infectious Personality'
Teen Killed At MD McDonald's Remembered As 'Remarkable Individual With Infectious Personality' Thousands of dollars have been raised for the family of a Maryland teenager who was killed after being stabbed at a Harford County McDonald’s. Kam “KJ” Faison was assaulted at the fast food restaurant on Monday, Aug. 21 on Pulaski Highway in Havre de Grace, when another minor attacked him. The teen was airlifted to Maryland Shock Trauma with critical injuries where he died on the night of the stabbing. Police say that the teen knew his attackers, and two suspects were arrested shortly after the fatal incident. In response, friends and well-wishers have been quick to rally around Kam’s fami…
Services Set For Mya Hall, 28, Driver Killed In I-70 Crash Services Set For Mya Hall, 28, Driver Killed In I-70 Crash
Services Set For Mya Hall, 28, Driver Killed In I-70 Crash Services have been set for 28-year-old Mya Hall, who was killed in a crash on I-70 last weekend. Hall, of Woodlawn, was remembered by her colleagues from Matt and Tony's in Alexandria on a GoFundMe as "a talented manager" who "brightened everyone's day with her smile and her sense of humor." A homegoing service will be held at the Vaughn Greene Chapel at Randallstown on Friday, Sept. 1. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., with the service to follow. Hall was behind the wheel of a white Honda SUV when she struck a guardrail at a ramp on Interstate 70 East to Interstate 695 East aroun…
Maryland Native Killed In Head-On Crash Into Tractor-Trailer, PA Police Maryland Native Killed In Head-On Crash Into Tractor-Trailer, PA Police
Maryland Native Killed In Head-On Crash Into Tractor-Trailer, PA Police A 69-year-old grandpa died at the scene of a head-on crash on Monday, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Aug. 24, 2023. Ernest Bowens of Shippensburg was driving a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder south on the 9000 block of Olde Scotland Road in Southampton Township when he crossed over the double yellow line for an unknown reason, state police explained in a release.  He struck Binod Kuwar, 30, of Shippensburg 2009 Navistar at 7:40 p.m.— the force of the impact caused the Nissan to catch fire, troopers detailed.  Binod was taken to Chambersburg Hospital for a medical evaluation, and the roadwa…
Community Mourns Man Killed While 'Trying To Right A Wrong' For Family Member In Baltimore Community Mourns Man Killed While 'Trying To Right A Wrong' For Family Member In Baltimore
Community Mourns Man Killed While 'Trying To Right A Wrong' For Family Member In Baltimore Support is swelling for the family of Darrell Benner, who was shot and killed in Baltimore while defending his family. The 57-year-old man was shot and killed after three men carjacked a 29-year-old relative of his during an armed robbery in the 1000 block of South Curley Street early on Friday, Aug. 18. Shortly before 12:30 a.m. on Aug. 18, officers from the Baltimore Police Department were called to investigate aa shooting in the area, where they found Benner suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators say that three unidentified Black men approac…
Man Dies Playing Soccer In Maryland, Loved Ones Say Man Dies Playing Soccer In Maryland, Loved Ones Say
Man Dies Playing Soccer In Maryland, Loved Ones Say Akindeji Agarah died doing what he loved. Agarah, 29, was playing soccer on Sunday, Aug. 6 — a game in which he scored a goal — when he fell and started gasping for breath, according to a campaign launched by loved ones. Attempts from his teammates, paramedics, and doctors to save him were futile.  The GoFundMe created to assist with funeral expenses had raised $22,700 as of Monday, Aug. 21. "Akindeji was an angel on earth," said Oyindamola Agarah, who organized the fundraiser. "His humility was next to none. He was a respectful gentleman who loved deeply and made sure everyone …
Penn State Grad Found Dead In Los Angeles: Coroner Penn State Grad Found Dead In Los Angeles: Coroner
Penn State Grad Found Dead In Los Angeles: Coroner A 25-year-old Pennsylvania man and PSU grad was found dead in his Los Angeles County, California apartment, authorities say.  Elias 'Eli' Crone was found dead of asphyxia caused by hanging at 9:09 a.m. on Monday, July 31, 2023, according to the LA County Coroner's officer.  Eli was born in Wrightsville on June 8, 1998, authorities say. He studied at Lancaster Catholic High School where he played baseball and football, which he previously shared on social media.  He went on to graduate as a member of the class of 2020 at Penn State University, according to social media. He worked at El Serr…
Driver Killed In Cecil County Crash Mourned As Loyal Friend, Dad Driver Killed In Cecil County Crash Mourned As Loyal Friend, Dad
Driver Killed In Cecil County Crash Mourned As Loyal Friend, Dad Condolences were pouring in for a 23-year-old dad killed after crashing his pick-up truck into a wooded area in Maryland and landing in a creek. Adam Howard Chapman, of Perryville, lost control of his Chevrolet Colorado in Chesapeake City at approximately 11:20 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 6, on Route 213, Maryland State Police said. RIP Adam Chapman 🖤 Although we weren’t as close as some of the rest of the family my heart breaks for your children and... Posted by Amanda Nicole on Monday, August 7, 2023 The truck crossed into the opposite lane, went through the woods, and came to a rest in Lo…
Navy Sailor Who Served In Maryland For Years Dies Suddenly At 23 Navy Sailor Who Served In Maryland For Years Dies Suddenly At 23
Navy Sailor Who Served In Maryland For Years Dies Suddenly At 23 A Navy sailor who served more than four years as a midshipman in Maryland died unexpectedly and his family is looking to bring him home. Enrique “Ricky” Castellon-Davis, who served the US Navy before heading into the private sector, died on Sunday, Aug. 6, leaving his family in a lurch as they mourn the passing. “For those of you who knew Ricky you can probably picture his shining smile,” Anci Castellon-Davis wrote in a post. “He was an exemplary human being in every sense.” Castellon-Davis was stationed in Annapolis as a Midshipman at the US Naval Academy between June 2018 and September …
Mother Of Three, New Nurse Remembered As 'Force To Be Reckoned With' Following Fatal MD Crash Mother Of Three, New Nurse Remembered As 'Force To Be Reckoned With' Following Fatal MD Crash
Mother Of Three, New Nurse Remembered As 'Force To Be Reckoned With' Following Fatal MD Crash A family is in mourning after a beloved mother of three and newly minted nurse was killed by a negligent drunk driver who took her life in a wrong-way crash that left nine others - including her children - hospitalized. Shortly before 11:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 1, Maryland State Police in Rockville received several reports of a white Mercedes SUV that was driving in the opposite lanes of I-270 near Rockledge Drive. Police said that Jayleen Hannor, 23, of Macon, Georgia, made his way southbound in the northbound lanes of I-270 until he hit the outer loop of I-495. The Mercedes eventually…
Major US Army General Killed In Single-Engine Maryland Plane Crash Major US Army General Killed In Single-Engine Maryland Plane Crash
Major US Army General Killed In Single-Engine Maryland Plane Crash A decorated soldier has been identified as the man killed in this week's plane crash in Harford County. Anthony Potts, 59, who lived at the Aberdeen Proving Ground, crash-landed a single-engine plane at approximately 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 25 in the area of the 3600 block of Old Level Road in Havre de Grace. He was pronounced dead at the scene, and no other injuries or serious property damage was reported. He put the plane down in a nearby field to avoid any additional casualties. The plane crash was reported in the 3600 block of Old Level Road in Havre de GraceGoogle Maps street view…