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Hit-Run Driver Caught Weeks After Fatal Crash Involving Maryland Skateboarder: Police Hit-Run Driver Caught Weeks After Fatal Crash Involving Maryland Skateboarder: Police
Hit-Run Driver Caught Weeks After Fatal Crash Involving Maryland Skateboarder: Police A hit-and-run driver who killed a 26-year-old skateboarder earlier this month has been taken into custody following a weeks-long search in Montgomery County, police say. Gilver Yuviny Zelaya Diaz, 42, has been arrested and faces charges following an investigation into a crash in early April that took the life of 26-year-old Jacques Price on Veirs Mill Road. Both men are from Silver Spring. According to investigators from the Montgomery County Department of Police, on Monday April 8, Zelaya Diaz allegedly struck Price as he was skateboarding shortly after midnight, then sped away in a …
Intoxicated 20-Year-Old 'Violently Assaulted' Two Women, Arresting Officer In Maryland: Police Intoxicated 20-Year-Old 'Violently Assaulted' Two Women, Arresting Officer In Maryland: Police
Intoxicated 20-Year-Old 'Violently Assaulted' Two Women, Arresting Officer In Maryland: Police A 20-year-old man who couldn't handle his alcohol and assaulted two women during a domestic disturbance in Frederick is facing a host of charges after being apprehended over the weekend, police say. Officers from the Frederick Police Department were called early on Sunday morning to a residence in the 900 block of West Patrick Street to investigate a reported incident involving Abner Perez-Sandoval, his girlfriend, and a second woman. Upon arrival, police say that the officers were met by two women "with significant injuries suggestive of serious assaults," and Perez-Sandoval was …
Not-So-Fleet-Footed Shooting Suspects Quickly Scooped Up By Officers During Pursuit In MD: PD Not-So-Fleet-Footed Shooting Suspects Quickly Scooped Up By Officers During Pursuit In MD: PD
Not-So-Fleet-Footed Shooting Suspects Quickly Scooped Up By Officers During Pursuit In MD: PD Two men were quick - but not quick enough - and will be facing a host of weapons charges after attempting to avoid their arrests in Frederick.  Hedbby Abddy Ramirez Maldonado, 22, and Abel Antonio Castillo, 21, both of Frederick, were arrested over the weekend following a shooting incident reported in an otherwise quiet Frederick City street, police say. Shortly before 6:15 p.m. on Sunday, April 14, officers from the Frederick Police Department were called to the area of South Pendleton Court, where they were met by witnesses who advised that two Hispanic Men came from the area of…
Gold-Bar Scam Totaling Nearly $1 Million Lands CA Man With Charges In Montgomery County: Police Gold-Bar Scam Totaling Nearly $1 Million Lands CA Man With Charges In Montgomery County: Police
Gold-Bar Scam Totaling Nearly $1 Million Lands CA Man With Charges In Montgomery County: Police A man who made nearly $1 million targeting elderly victims in a gold-bar scam was arrested in Montgomery County, authorities announced Friday, March 22. The investigation began in early March, when a victim reported being contacted by a man who identified himself a member of the Federal Trade Commission, MCPD said. The woman was advised that she had been the victim of an identity theft leading to a federal investigation involving drugs and money laundering.  She had been instructed to transfer all of her assets into gold bars to be picked up by a courier to be taken to an “FBI Agent” …
Arrest Made In Deadly Shooting Of 55-Year-Old Man In Baltimore’s Northeast District Arrest Made In Deadly Shooting Of 55-Year-Old Man In Baltimore’s Northeast District
Arrest Made In Deadly Shooting Of 55-Year-Old Man In Baltimore’s Northeast District Police have made an arrest in connection with a deadly shooting in Baltimore’s Northeast District earlier this month. Derek Steele, 23, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder in the death of Johnny Small, 55, Baltimore Police said on Wednesday, March 13. Detectives believe Steele shot and killed Small during an argument on the 5300 block of Frankford Avenue on Friday, March 1. Steele, of Baltimore, was arrested near the 1700 block of West Baltimore Street on Monday and is being held without bail. Foxtrot, Northeast and Southwest District Action Team officers also assisted.
Two Arrested For Murder Of Toddler In Maryland During Shootout: Police Two Arrested For Murder Of Toddler In Maryland During Shootout: Police
Two Arrested For Murder Of Toddler In Maryland During Shootout: Police Detectives in Prince George's County worked around the clock and have apprehended two men wanted in connection to the fatal shooting of a 2-year-old child on Thursday outside a Langley Park apartment complex. Lewisdale residents Israel Fuentes, Jr., 33, and Johnny Alejandro Turcios, 28, have been arrested for their roles in the death of Jeremy Poou-Caceres shortly after 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 8. The boy's mother was also shot during the incident, but her injuries were considered non-life-threatening. Assistant Chief Hale and Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Public Safety and Homeland…
'Armed, Dangerous' Murder Suspect Wanted In Kentucky Apprehended By Maryland State Police 'Armed, Dangerous' Murder Suspect Wanted In Kentucky Apprehended By Maryland State Police
'Armed, Dangerous' Murder Suspect Wanted In Kentucky Apprehended By Maryland State Police A man considered armed and dangerous who was wanted for murder in Kentucky has been taken into custody in Maryland after his BMW was spotted outside a Howard County motel, state police announced. Louisville resident Tho Luong, 41, who was on the run after a woman was found dead on Tuesday in Kentucky, has been arrested and is waiting to be extradited back to face the charges. At around 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 31, a state police spokesperson said that Luong and his 2011 black BMW were found at a motel in the 8000 block of Baltimore National Pike in Ellicott City, leading to his arr…
Baltimore Woman Terrorized Six People During 90-Minute Crime Spree In Maryland, Police Say Baltimore Woman Terrorized Six People During 90-Minute Crime Spree In Maryland, Police Say
Baltimore Woman Terrorized Six People During 90-Minute Crime Spree In Maryland, Police Say A Baltimore woman is behind bars after going on a short-lived crime spree throughout different parts of Prince George's County before being arrested just hours later near her home, authorities announced. Tanay Stallings-Brown, 31, played a real-life game of "Grand Theft Auto" on Thursday night, terrorizing several people over the course of 90 minutes before she could be tracked down and arrested by investigators. The trail of terror began at around 5:05 p.m. on Jan. 25, when officers from the Prince George's County Police Department were called to Forest Park Drive and Ritchie Road in Capit…
Man Accused Of Killing Girlfriend's 6-Year-Old Son In Baltimore: Police (UPDATED) Man Accused Of Killing Girlfriend's 6-Year-Old Son In Baltimore: Police (UPDATED)
Man Accused Of Killing Girlfriend's 6-Year-Old Son In Baltimore: Police (Updated) A man has been accused of killing his girlfriend’s six-year-old son in Maryland, authorities said. Alan Geslicki, 32, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder in the death of Seron O'Neal, Baltimore County police said Wednesday. O'Neal was found as officers responded to investigate reports of a child stabbing in a home on the 2000 block of Deering Avenue around 8:20 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 23. Upon arrival, they found the boy suffering from multiple stab wounds to his back. Geslicki was arrested following a vehicle stop and foot chase that ended on the 100 block of South Carrolton …
Shooter Charged With Veterans Day Weekend Murder Of 81-Year-Old Man In Gwynn Oak: Police Shooter Charged With Veterans Day Weekend Murder Of 81-Year-Old Man In Gwynn Oak: Police
Shooter Charged With Veterans Day Weekend Murder Of 81-Year-Old Man In Gwynn Oak: Police Police have arrested a suspected shooter months after a beloved 81-year-old man was found murdered in Baltimore County. Tavon Smith, 34, has been arrested in connection to the fatal shooting of Jaward Hannah in Gwynn Oak during an incident in November, authorities announced on Friday. On Friday, Nov. 10, officers from the Baltimore County were called to the 3400 block of Kelox Road, where they found Hannah suffering from multiple gunshot wounds and trauma to his upper body. He was pronounced dead at the scene. According to officials on Jan. 12, detectives from the department arrested Smit…
Hotel Search Leads To Massive Drug, Weapon Bust In Maryland: Police Hotel Search Leads To Massive Drug, Weapon Bust In Maryland: Police
Hotel Search Leads To Massive Drug, Weapon Bust In Maryland: Police A disorderly subject arrest and subsequent hotel room search on Monday, Jan. 8 led to the seizure of a Glock semi-automatic handgun and several different drugs, authorities announced. Anne Arundel County Police Officers responded to the Red Roof Inn on Ritchie Highway in Glen Burnie to investigate reports of a disorderly subject and arrested the man after discovering that he had outstanding warrants.  Meanwhile, officers found suspected Promethazine/Codeine in the man’s room and obtained a search warrant, which turned up the following: A 9 mm Glock semi-automatic handgun 281.47 grams…
'Armed, Dangerous' Fugitive Busted By FBI For Fatal Double Shooting In Maryland 'Armed, Dangerous' Fugitive Busted By FBI For Fatal Double Shooting In Maryland
'Armed, Dangerous' Fugitive Busted By FBI For Fatal Double Shooting In Maryland After more than a month on the run, a man wanted for a fatal double shooting in Washington County has been apprehended by FBI agents in North Carolina, authorities announced. On Monday, the Hagerstown Police Department announced that Brian Christopher Francis, 41, was apprehended in Morrisville, NC without incident and brought back to Maryland, where he was wanted in connection to an apartment shooting over the summer. Also known as "Fox," or "Silk," Francis was charged in the District Court for Washington County in Maryland on 13 charges in August that include murder and attempted murder, …
Maryland Man Charged In Disabled Relative's Death: Police Maryland Man Charged In Disabled Relative's Death: Police
Maryland Man Charged In Disabled Relative's Death: Police A man tasked with taking care of a disabled relative in Montgomery County has been charged in connection to his death, according to police. Charles Parker, 55, has been arrested after a family member suffering from "serious medical issues" who he was taking care of was found dead, reportedly after falling in Silver Spring, officials say. According to the Montgomery Department of Police officials, officers were called around 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 1 to an apartment in the 1500 block of Heather Hollow Road, where they found 66-year-old Leon Perkins in a wheelchair suffering from traumatic inj…
Fugitive Wanted For Trying To Kill Twin In MD Captured Near NJ/NY Border After 50-Mile Pursuit Fugitive Wanted For Trying To Kill Twin In MD Captured Near NJ/NY Border After 50-Mile Pursuit
Fugitive Wanted For Trying To Kill Twin In MD Captured Near NJ/NY Border After 50-Mile Pursuit A fugitive wanted for the attempted murder of his twin sister in Maryland was captured just short of the New York State line in New Jersey following a nearly hour-long pursuit, authorities confirmed on Monday, Dec. 4. Reese E. Wetzel, 23, of Ellicott City, MD stabbed his sister multiple times during an argument, then stole her car and headed north, police in Edison, NJ, said. Edison police said they received a Sirius XM alert involving the stolen white 2019 Subaru Outback at 8:13 p.m. Sunday. It pointed them toward Route 1 at Main Street, they said. Edison Officer Phil Smith spotted the s…
Former Teacher Who Abused DC Student Captured At BWI Airport Attempting To Flee: Police Former Teacher Who Abused DC Student Captured At BWI Airport Attempting To Flee: Police
Former Teacher Who Abused DC Student Captured At BWI Airport Attempting To Flee: Police Mark Anthony Williams should have never come back to the country. The 56-year-old former teacher in DC is facing charges for allegedly sexually abusing at least one minor who was under the age of 18 for several months in 2014 before moving out of the States. According to police, before he could be prosecuted, the Fairfax County resident fled, though last week, the Metropolitan Police Department was tipped off that he had returned, and a warrant was issued for his arrest the following day on Friday, Nov. 17. He then attempted to flee again - though he was unsuccessful this time around. Pol…
Assault-Style Weapons, Shotguns Recovered During Shooting Investigation In Maryland: Police Assault-Style Weapons, Shotguns Recovered During Shooting Investigation In Maryland: Police
Assault-Style Weapons, Shotguns Recovered During Shooting Investigation In Maryland: Police A reported shooting in Anne Arundel County led to the recovery of a veritable armory of weapons over the weekend, police say.  Jessup resident Tony Christopher Fendlay, 36, is facing multiple weapons charges after being busted during the investigation into shots fired in the 7800 block of Clark Road on Saturday afternoon.  At around 5:50 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 4, officers from the Anne Arundel County Police Department were called to an area home, where they determined that Fendlay allegedly fired several shots following an argument with his neighbor. Fendlay was taken into custod…
UMD Grad, Former TV Reporter Busted With Child Porn In New Jersey: Police UMD Grad, Former TV Reporter Busted With Child Porn In New Jersey: Police
UMD Grad, Former TV Reporter Busted With Child Porn In New Jersey: Police A South Jersey man who graduated from the University of Maryland and went on to work in TV journalism in Pennsylvania and Virginia has been arrested on child pornography charges, authorities announced. Cleve W. Bryan Jr. was charged Wednesday, Oct. 18 by police in Washington Township, Gloucester County with endangering the welfare of children by possessing child pornography, the department said. Byran, of the Sewell section of Washington, was taken to the Salem County Correctional Facility pending a court appearance. Bryan's X page bio reads: "Journalist, Storyteller, Father, Husband, Beli…
Man Already Behind Bars Charged With Murdering 18-Year-Old In Maryland: Police Man Already Behind Bars Charged With Murdering 18-Year-Old In Maryland: Police
Man Already Behind Bars Charged With Murdering 18-Year-Old In Maryland: Police Months after an 18-year-old man was found gunned down in Anne Arundel County, police have hit a man already behind bars with a new murder charge. In January, Annapolis resident Reco Johnson was found shot and killed in the 700 block of Newtowne Drive, days before investigators identified Richard Naylor, 30, as a suspect in the shooting. According to the police, the investigation into the fatal shooting found that Johnson had a handgun on him at the time he was killed, and there were at least three shooters on Jan. 22. On Jan. 26, Nayor was identified by his driver's license and he was take…
Police ID Baltimore Man Killed In Double Shooting; Suspect Arrested: Officials Police ID Baltimore Man Killed In Double Shooting; Suspect Arrested: Officials
Police ID Baltimore Man Killed In Double Shooting; Suspect Arrested: Officials A 38-year-old man has been arrested in connection to a late September shooting in Baltimore, police say. City resident Jamel McClurkin has been arrested for his alleged role in the early morning Sept. 23 shooting of Davon Jones, 36, in the 400 block of North Curley Street. According to a Baltimore Police Department spokesperson, shortly after 10:45 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 23, officers were called to the site of the shooting, where they found Jones and a second man suffering from a gunshot wound. Jones was pronounced dead at the scene. Following an investigation, police say that McClurkin …
Jason Billingsley Arrested For Murder Of Pava LaPere In Baltimore Following Manhunt Jason Billingsley Arrested For Murder Of Pava LaPere In Baltimore Following Manhunt
Jason Billingsley Arrested For Murder Of Pava LaPere In Baltimore Following Manhunt The two-day manhunt for a repeat offender who killed a 26-year-old tech CEO in Baltimore came to an end overnight as investigators arrested Jason Billingsley by US Marshals, authorities announced. Billingsley, 32, who was wanted in connection to the murder of EcoMap Technologies founder Pava LaPere in her Baltimore apartment, was reportedly arrested overnight in Bowie after two days on the run.  BPD announces reward, case links to suspect Jason Billingsley: #BPD's WATF & US Marshals continue to search for the 1st degree murder suspect.BPD confirms he is wanted in connection to a 9/1…
Bat, Rifle Broken Out During Dispute In Maryland: Police Bat, Rifle Broken Out During Dispute In Maryland: Police
Bat, Rifle Broken Out During Dispute In Maryland: Police An argument in Anne Arundel County rapidly escalated and led to both people breaking out weapons early on Tuesday morning, police say. Officers were called at around 3:20 a.m. on Tuesday morning to investigate a disorderly person who broke out a rifle after being attacked by a bat-wielding man in the 600 block of Fortune Court in Glen Burnie. Investigators say that Baltimore resident Deaundre Terell Wallace and Glen Burnie resident Terrell Johnson got into an argument, at which point the former pulled out a baseball bat and began swinging it at Johnson. In response, Johnson went into his h…
Mid-Atlantic Crime Ring Arrests Include Accused MD Armed Robber, Carjacker Mid-Atlantic Crime Ring Arrests Include Accused MD Armed Robber, Carjacker
Mid-Atlantic Crime Ring Arrests Include Accused MD Armed Robber, Carjacker An indictment of 16 members of a violent mid-Atlantic crime ring has been unsealed and the federal agencies are naming names.  Of the 16, eight of the alleged crime ring members were arrested in the morning on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, police in Fairfax County, Virginia announced later that day.  They were all arrested in connection to a violent crime spree that took place between Jan. 7, 2022, through Jan. 27, 2023.  The crime ring members were all from Maryland and the District of Columbia. They met with their accused leader – Trevor Wright, also known as “Taliban Glizzy” …
Shooter Busted Months After Murder In Baltimore, Police Say Shooter Busted Months After Murder In Baltimore, Police Say
Shooter Busted Months After Murder In Baltimore, Police Say Months after a 29-year-old man was gunned down in Baltimore, police say they’ve apprehended the shooter. Cedric Green, 27, has been arrested and charged with murder in connection to the May shooting of Darren Lamar Shipley in the 4500 block of Wakefield Road, authorities announced on Thursday morning. Police were called shortly after 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 10, when officers found Shipley suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was rushed to an area hospital where he later died from his injuries. The investigation led detectives to Green, who was arrested and charged with first-degr…
Man Arrested For Fatal Fourth Of July Stabbing In MD, Police Say Man Arrested For Fatal Fourth Of July Stabbing In MD, Police Say
Man Arrested For Fatal Fourth Of July Stabbing In MD, Police Say Nearly two weeks after there was a fatal stabbing on Independence Day, police in Baltimore have apprehended a suspect.  City resident Michael Atkinson, 49, has been charged with murder after 53-year-old Michael Raub was killed during an argument in the 1600 block of McHenry Street on Tuesday, July 4.  The incident happened at approximately 10:40 a.m. on the holiday, when officers were called to the area for what was initially reported as a shooting. Instead, they found Raub suffering from life-threatening stab wounds to his chest. Raub was rushed to the University of Maryland Medical Cent…
Shooter In Custody Following Fatal June Essex Shooting: Police Shooter In Custody Following Fatal June Essex Shooting: Police
Shooter In Custody Following Fatal June Essex Shooting: Police An arrest has been made weeks after a man was found shot and killed in Baltimore County late last month. Detectives from the Baltimore County Police Department found Adrian Hutton, 26, suffering from injuries at approximately 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 27 in the unit block of South Marlyn Avenue.  Police said that he was rushed to an area hospital for treatment of a life-threatening gunshot wound, where he later died from his injuries. On Monday, July 17, the department announced that they have arrested 46-year-old Matthew Wright, who has been charged with second-degree murder for hi…
Case Of Stolen Dirt Bike Comes To Curious Conclusion In MD Case Of Stolen Dirt Bike Comes To Curious Conclusion In MD
Case Of Stolen Dirt Bike Comes To Curious Conclusion In MD There was a case of mistaken identity on Sunday night in Anne Arundel County that led to the arrest of two people, police say. Glen Burnie resident Brandon James Totten, 26, and a 16-year-old teen are both facing charges following an incident in Hanover when the two got into it over a stolen dirt bike. At approximately 9 p.m. on Sunday, June 18, the Anne Arundel County Police Department received reports of a crash involving a pick-up truck and dirt bike in the area of Coca-Cola Drive and Maryland Route 100. The initial investigation found that the driver of the truck believed that he actua…
Man Asleep Behind The Wheel With Handgun In MD Busted With Stash Of Drugs, Police Say Man Asleep Behind The Wheel With Handgun In MD Busted With Stash Of Drugs, Police Say
Man Asleep Behind The Wheel With Handgun In MD Busted With Stash Of Drugs, Police Say An unconscious man enjoying a late-night cuddle with his handgun in Anne Arundel County is facing a host of charges after being busted asleep behind the wheel. Officers from the Anne Arundel County Police Department were called at approximately 4:45 a.m. on Sunday, June 18 to the area of Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard and Amberly Road in Glen Burnie, where they found Linthicum resident Demario Murrell Johnson, 31, asleep with a semi-automatic weapon in his lap, according to police. Once stirred, Johnson was taken into custody without further incident, though his troubles were only just begin…
Shot In The Back: Gunman In Custody Months After Body Found Near Baltimore Park: Police Shot In The Back: Gunman In Custody Months After Body Found Near Baltimore Park: Police
Shot In The Back: Gunman In Custody Months After Body Found Near Baltimore Park: Police A months-long death investigation into a body that was found near a Baltimore park has reached its conclusion. On Thursday, June 15, the Baltimore Police Department announced that Darius Joyner, 22, has been apprehended for his alleged role in the fatal shooting of 29-year-old Adam White in February. Members of the Baltimore Police Department found White's body around 6 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 28 after receiving a call for an unresponsive person in the 4100 block of Duane Avenue, officials said. Upon further investigation, police determined that he had several gunshot wounds to his back and th…
Shooter In Custody After Gunning Down Man Near Baltimore County Shopping Plaza Shooter In Custody After Gunning Down Man Near Baltimore County Shopping Plaza
Shooter In Custody After Gunning Down Man Near Baltimore County Shopping Plaza One month later, a suspect has been apprehended in connection to the fatal shooting of a 28-year-old Cockeysville man. On Thursday, June 1, the Baltimore County Police Department announced that Larry Edwards, 42, has been arrested for his alleged role in shooting Earl Bodkin, Jr. last month  Bodkin, a Baltimore native, was identified by police as the victim who was found shot to death shortly before 5 a.m. on Sunday, April 30 at the intersection of Cranbrook Road and Halesworth Road in Cockeysville, according to police. The body was found near the intersection of Cranbrook and Haleswor…
Suspect In Custody For 2018 Killing Of Former Morgan State University Basketball Star: Police Suspect In Custody For 2018 Killing Of Former Morgan State University Basketball Star: Police
Suspect In Custody For 2018 Killing Of Former Morgan State University Basketball Star: Police More than four years after a Morgan State College basketball player and Maryland high school standout was gunned down getting into her car, police in Baltimore County say that they have identified a suspect who has been taken into custody. On Sept. 6, 2018, 25-year-old Tracey Carrington was getting into a vehicle in the unit block of West Overlea Avenue when she was shot multiple times by an assailant later identified as Kenneth Davis. The fatal shooting was reported as Carrington was leaving the S&S Lounge on Belair Road. She later died from her injuries at the scene, police said. O…
Traffic Stop Leads To Arrest Of Wanted Baltimore Man Traffic Stop Leads To Arrest Of Wanted Baltimore Man
Traffic Stop Leads To Arrest Of Wanted Baltimore Man A brother-sister duo who were known to police in Montgomery County were arrested along with two others on a host of charges stemming back to a traffic stop more than three months ago. The Montgomery County Department of Police announced the arrests of four people on Wednesday, May 24, following a lengthy investigation involving an AR-15 that was reportedly stolen out of Alexandria in Virginia. Humberto Guerra, Jr., 28, of Silver Spring, who had two outstanding warrants out for his arrest stemming from a traffic stop on Friday, Feb. 17, when the rifle was recovered, is in police custody aft…