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Braggadocious Hitman Admits Killing Contractor Instead Of Intended Snitch In Baltimore: Feds Braggadocious Hitman Admits Killing Contractor Instead Of Intended Snitch In Baltimore: Feds
Wayne Prince Pleads Guilty In Bryan McKerny Killing A hitman working for the Black Guerilla Family (BGF) street gang in Maryland admitted to his role in a violent racketeering scheme that involved at least one murder, federal authorities announced. Wayne Prince — also known as "Taz" — pleaded guilty to a longstanding violent racketeering conspiracy, during which the 24-year-old was responsible for killing 27-year-old Bryan McKemy shooting another in the head.  According to his plea agreement, the Baltimore resident began working with the gang in 2018 and participated in the BGF criminal enterprise, including a murder, a drug d…
Correctional Officer From Baltimore Gets Time For Sexually Abusing Inmates At MD Prison: Feds Correctional Officer From Baltimore Gets Time For Sexually Abusing Inmates At MD Prison: Feds
Correctional Officer From Baltimore Gets Time For Sexually Abusing Inmates At MD Prison: Feds A former correctional officer in Maryland will spend years on the other side of the bars after admitting to violating prisoners' civil rights, prosecutors say. Baltimore native Owen Nesmith, 54, pleaded guilty on Tuesday, June 20, to multiple charges that include the depravation of rights under the color of law and making false statements for having sexual contact with victims at the Maryland Correctional Institution in Jessup. On Thursday, officials announced that Nesmith has been sentenced to eight years in federal prison for abusing the inmates. Nesmith was the acting lieutenant at…
Best New Eateries In America: Yelp List Includes Popular Baltimore Restaurant Best New Eateries In America: Yelp List Includes Popular Baltimore Restaurant
Best New Eateries In America: Yelp List Includes Popular Baltimore Restaurant Three restaurants in the DMV have been ranked among the best new restaurants in the U.S. by Yelp. The user-generated review site compiled a list of the 25 best eateries in the country in an effort to "celebrate the rising stars of the culinary world. "It’s a mouthwatering trip around America that highlights some of your favorite places and their most popular dishes." The DMV area restaurants on the list include: 5. Rania, Washington, D.C: The Michelin star restaurant is from the team behind the famed Punjab Grill DC. They said Rania is their "daring new vision that shatters stereotypes o…
Scheming Mechanic From Parkville Busted For $223K Scam Targeting Insurance Companies: AG Scheming Mechanic From Parkville Busted For $223K Scam Targeting Insurance Companies: AG
Scheming Mechanic From Parkville Busted For $223K Scam Targeting Insurance Companies: AG it didn't take long for a mechanic working at a Maryland auto dealership to scam customers out of hundreds of thousands of dollars, according to the state Attorney General. Parkville resident Kenneth Wayne Collins III, 35, who was only employed at a Bel Air car dealership in Harford County between January and November 2018, was found guilty of theft scheme after he made 260 fraudulent claims for fake mechanical repairs that were issued by three insurance companies. In total, Collins pocketed more than $223,000 in connection to the scam, which he continued through May 2019. Earlier this wee…
More Than 32K Still Without Power 24 Hours After Storms Smash Through Maryland More Than 32K Still Without Power 24 Hours After Storms Smash Through Maryland
More Than 32K Still Without Power 24 Hours After Storms Smash Through Maryland Tens of thousands of Maryland residents were still in the dark a day after severe storms left the region in tatters.  Despite working around the clock to make repairs, as of 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 8, Baltimore Gas and Electric was still reporting 1,415 active outages that were impacting 32,962 of the company's 1,340,185 Maryland customers. The Baltimore Gas and Electric Outage Map at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 8.Baltimore Gas and Electric Outages by county:  Anne Arundel: 73 outages affecting 1,406 customers; Baltimore: 618 outages affecting 11,437 customers; Baltimore City: 199 outag…
Nothin' But Love From Baltimore Pizzeria Named Among Best In America Nothin' But Love From Baltimore Pizzeria Named Among Best In America
Nothin' But Love From Baltimore Pizzeria Named Among Best In America Thin-crust or deep-dish, Yelp's latest rundown of the 100 best pizzerias in US and Canada has something for everyone. Including three pizzerias in the DMV. The user-review site identified businesses in the pizza category, then ranked those spots using a number of factors including the total volume and ratings of reviews. Here are the DMV spots on the list: 32. Pizzoco Pizza Parlor, Winchester, Virginia: Pizzoco is owned by Rappahannock County brothers Jesse and Steve Von Fange, who grew up cooking and both spent time at the helm of Rudy's Pizza in Sperryville, the restaurant's website say…
Former Maryland State Delegate Richard Impallaria Admits To Misusing State Funds Former Maryland State Delegate Richard Impallaria Admits To Misusing State Funds
Former Maryland State Delegate Richard Impallaria Admits To Misusing State Funds Former Delegate Richard Impallaria has pleaded guilty to misconduct in office for misusing state funds, announced the Maryland State Prosecutor's Office. Impallaria reportedly used state funds to pay his personal landlord for an office that was next to his personal cottage outside of his district. Prosecutors alleged that the building was not used for legislative business and that Impallaria used the space for personal storage. The General Assembly reportedly paid twice as much for Impallaria's office than any other tenant. Over the course of nearly ten years, the state paid nearly $100,00…
Baltimore Man Charged In South Jersey Burglary Baltimore Man Charged In South Jersey Burglary
Baltimore Man Charged In South Jersey Burglary A 43-year-old man from Baltimore, Maryland, was arrested in connection with a car break-in outside an L.A. Fitness. On Sept. 6, Evesham police were dispatched to 1051 N. Route 73 for the report of a burglary to an unoccupied vehicle in the parking lot. The suspect, later identified as Jason Burkett, gained entry into the vehicle and stole the victim’s wallet, police said. The victim’s credit cards were then fraudulently used in surrounding stores, police said. The Investigative Bureau assumed the follow-up investigation, developed a suspect, and allegedly obtained evid…
Suspect In Custody For 30-Year Cold Case Murder Of Virginia Teen Found In Maryland Suspect In Custody For 30-Year Cold Case Murder Of Virginia Teen Found In Maryland
Suspect In Custody For 30-Year Cold Case Murder Of Virginia Teen Found In Maryland Thirty years after a Virginia teen was brutally murdered in Maryland, police have identified and arrested a suspect in the cold case. Ron Wright, 47, of Wimauma, Florida, has been charged by Metropolitan Police investigators in DC for the 1992 murder of Falls Church, Virginia resident Ricardo Burbano, authorities announced on Thursday, Oct. 20. On Tuesday, March 31, 1992, officers from the Prince George's County Police Department in Maryland found Burbano unconscious in the back of a building in Hyattsville, where he was pronounced dead. The teen’s remains were transported to the Office o…
Maryland Kitchen Fire Claims Life Of 82-Year-Old-Woman Maryland Kitchen Fire Claims Life Of 82-Year-Old-Woman
Maryland Kitchen Fire Claims Life Of 82-Year-Old-Woman A joint investigation has been launched in Maryland after a woman was killed in a Hanover County fire. An 82-year-old woman died after a kitchen fire broke out in Bel Air at approximately 7:10 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 6 in the 700 block of Linwood Avenue, according to the Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal. Upon arrival at the home, fire crews were met by the homeowner, who advised that his wife was still inside the house, officials said. Firefighters were able to make their way inside the residence and located the woman's body on the first floor. According to the fire marshal, it t…
Pedestrian Killed After Being Struck By Teen Crossing Busy Maryland Roadway, Police Say Pedestrian Killed After Being Struck By Teen Crossing Busy Maryland Roadway, Police Say
Pedestrian Killed After Being Struck By Teen Crossing Busy Maryland Roadway, Police Say An 82-year-old man was struck and killed by a teen driver attempting to cross a busy Maryland intersection, the Anne Arundel County Police Department announced. Severn resident George Nelson Monday was crossing the 8100 block of Telegraph Road at approximately 9 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 3 when he was struck by a 2012 Ford Fiesta, police said. At the time of the crash, Nelson was wearing dark, non-reflective clothing, officials noted. Nelson was treated at the scene by first responders and transported by the Anne Arundel County Fire Department to the University of Maryland R. Adams Cowley S…
Thousands In Maryland Without Power Following Overnight Storm Thousands In Maryland Without Power Following Overnight Storm
Thousands In Maryland Without Power Following Overnight Storm More than 20,000 Maryland customers are still in the dark after storms rolled through the region, bringing whipping winds, toppling trees, and downing power lines and wires overnight. Baltimore Gas and Electric crews worked through the night to make repairs and restore power to thousands, though as of 11:15 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 5, the utility company was still reporting 901 outages that were impacting 20,548 of its 1,323,723 Maryland customers. This storm was another reminder of how smaller storms can turn into severe and damaging weather events. We continue to stand ready to assist th…
Maryland Drug Dealer Sentenced To Federal Prison In Connection To A Fatal Overdose Maryland Drug Dealer Sentenced To Federal Prison In Connection To A Fatal Overdose
Maryland Drug Dealer Sentenced To Federal Prison In Connection To A Fatal Overdose A Baltimore man has been sentenced to federal prison for distribution of controlled substances and other drug related charges in connection to a fatal overdose, officials say. Aaron Arthur “Handz” Fields, 33, was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison followed by 3 years of supervised release Friday, June 24, according to the Department of Justice. According to his guilty plea, officers responded to a residence in Joppa, Maryland for a fatal overdose on Nov. 4, 2018. One victim was found dead on the scene and the other was transported to a hospital for treatment. Officers located a line o…