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'Stunning' Sentence Stupefies Prosecutors After Murder Conviction In Maryland 'Stunning' Sentence Stupefies Prosecutors After Murder Conviction In Maryland
'Stunning' Sentence Stupefies Prosecutors After Murder Conviction In Maryland Prosecutors in Montgomery County are up in arms after a convicted murderer received what is being perceived as a light sentence. District resident Tyrone Curtis, 35, was sentenced by a judge on Friday to life in prison, with all but 15 years suspended after being convicted in January of the first-degree murder of 29-year-old Amontae Cunningham on a Metro Transit bus. “The State sought a life sentence in this case and finds an executed sentence of 15 years to be stunning," Montgomery County State's Attorney John McCarthy said. "It is inconsistent with the facts of the case and the verdict re…
DMV Native Caleb Williams Picked First Overall In NFL Draft DMV Native Caleb Williams Picked First Overall In NFL Draft
DMV Native Caleb Williams Picked First Overall In NFL Draft The worst-kept secret in sports is out of the bag and DMV-native Caleb Williams is heading to the NFL after being picked with the first overall pick in Thursday's NFL Draft.  Williams, 22, a graduate of Gonzaga College High School - where he was named the Washington, DC Gatorade Football Player of the Year - was the obvious choice, and the Chicago Bears made it official on April 25. After starting as a backup behind Spencer Rattler at Oklahoma, Williams transferred to USC, where he starred under quarterback guru Lincoln Riley - his former coach with the Sooners. The 2022 Heisman Troph…
Former Pikesville HS AD Charged With Creating Viral AI-Generated Voice Recording Of Principal Former Pikesville HS AD Charged With Creating Viral AI-Generated Voice Recording Of Principal
Dazhon Darien Accused Of Making AI Impersonation A Pikesville High School employee was arrested at BWI Airport on Thursday morning after he allegedly created an AI-generated tape of the school's principal making racist and offensive comments. In January, the Baltimore County Police Department was made aware of a voice recording that circulated on social media purporting that Principal Eric Eiswert made offensive comments, though it was later determined that it was a fake, according. Eiswer was temporarily removed from the school, and the recording set off a chain reaction within the community and on social media. In the recording, which …
Suspect Charged With Attempted Murder For Shooting During Baltimore Fight: Police Suspect Charged With Attempted Murder For Shooting During Baltimore Fight: Police
Andre Canady Charged With Attempted Murder In Baltimore A suspect who pulled out a gun during a dispute in Baltimore last month and shot a 23-year-old man has been arrested and charged with attempted murder, police say. Andre Canady, 24, was arrested earlier this month and charged with attempted murder following a March shooting in Northwest Baltimore, officials announced on Wednesday. Shortly before 1 a.m. on Tuesday, March 19, officers working a traffic enforcement in the 3100 block of West North Avenue when they heard gunshots ring out. During a canvas of the area, they found a man suffering from gunshot wounds in the 1800 block of Bloomingd…
Man Dies At Hospital After Fast-Moving Two-Alarm Randallstown House Fire Man Dies At Hospital After Fast-Moving Two-Alarm Randallstown House Fire
Darris Chandis Lilly Killed In Randallstown Fire One person died at an area hospital following an early morning house fire in Baltimore County on Sunday morning. Randallstown resident Darris Chandis Lilly, 38, has been identified by officials as the person who was rushed to the hospital following the two-alarm fire in the 4200 block of Wards Chapel Road, where he later died from injuries sustained in the blaze. Crews from the Baltimore County Fire Department and nearby agencies were called at around 1:20 a.m. on April 21 to the home, where they were met by heavy fire showing from the residence. Firefighters were advised that a man may be…
Three Teens Released From Hospital After Mass Maryland Shooting, Two Recovering: Police Three Teens Released From Hospital After Mass Maryland Shooting, Two Recovering: Police
Three Teens Released From Hospital After Mass Maryland Shooting, Two Recovering: Police Three young men have been released from the hospital, while two others remain listed in stable condition on Saturday afternoon after the mass shooting in Greenbelt. At around 2:30 p.m. on Friday, April 19, members of the Greenbelt Police Department were at Schrom Hills Park when they responded to a shooting incident involving a group of more than 500 people believed to be high school students gathered for "senior skip day," investigators say. Five people were injured when nearly a dozen gunshots rang out at the park on Hanover Parkway. Officers rendered aid to the victims, who were all bet…
5 Shot In Greenbelt 'Senior Skip Day' Outing: Report, Police (VIDEO) 5 Shot In Greenbelt 'Senior Skip Day' Outing: Report, Police (VIDEO)
5 Shot In Greenbelt 'Senior Skip Day' Outing: Report, Police (Video) Five young men were shot with one in critical condition in Greenbelt Friday afternoon, April 19. Officers responding to the scene found 600 high schoolers gathered in Schrom Hills Park around 2:30 p.m., on Hanover Parkway, police said at a press conference. While officers were walking into the park they heard 8 to 10 gunshots, and responded to the area in an active shooter response. According to FOX5, it happened during a "senior skip day" gathering. Officers rendered aid to the victims, who ranged in age between 16 and 18, police said. One was in critical condition. After shots were fire…
Pedestrian Killed On I-270 Leads To Lane Closures In Maryland Pedestrian Killed On I-270 Leads To Lane Closures In Maryland
Pedestrian Killed On I-270 Leads To Lane Closures In Maryland A pedestrian walking along I-270 in Montgomery County was killed after being struck by a vehicle when they entered the roadway on Friday morning, officials say. At approximately 5:40 a.m. on April 19, first responders were called to a stretch of the interstate between exits 8 and 9 to investigate the fatal crash. According to a Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services spokesperson, the pedestrian was treated at the scene for traumatic, life-threatening injuries, and was later pronounced dead. Police Activity. I-270 NB (Local Lanes) at I-370 (Exit 9). Montgomery County, MD. All Local L…
Man Who Repeatedly Shot 20-Year-Old In Baltimore Business Charged With Attempted Murder: Police Man Who Repeatedly Shot 20-Year-Old In Baltimore Business Charged With Attempted Murder: Police
Mandyae Turner Charged With Attempted Murder Weeks after a 20-year-old man was found gunned down in Western Baltimore, police say they have apprehended a shooter wanted for attempting to kill him.  Mandyae Turner, 19, was arrested in connection to the March 1 shooting in the 1500 block of Pennsylvania Avenue that left on person with critical injuries, according to the Baltimore Police Department. Shortly after 10:45 p.m. on the night of the shooting, officers were called to Pennsylvania Avenue to investigate reports of shots fired in the area, where they found the 20-year-old suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.  Investi…
Tipster Outs Paranoid Baltimore Drug Ring Leader As Off-Duty DC Officer's Killer: Officials Tipster Outs Paranoid Baltimore Drug Ring Leader As Off-Duty DC Officer's Killer: Officials
Dion Thompson Arrested In Sgt. Tony Mason Jr. Killing An arrest has been made in the 2017 killing of an off-duty Metropolitan DC Police Department officer, thanks to a tipster who came forward last year, authorities announced. Dion Thompson has been arrested for his alleged role in the murder of MPD Sgt. Tony Mason, Jr., on Nov. 4, 2017 in the 2800 block of Elgin Avenue, Baltimore City State's Attorney Ivan Bates announced on Wednesday, April 17. Thompson, who was 18 years old at the time, has been charged with first-degree murder, conspiracy, and other related offenses, officials said. Thompson, now 24, was identified as a possible suspe…
Police ID 81-Year-Old Pedestrian Found Dead With Traumatic Injuries In Maryland Roadway Police ID 81-Year-Old Pedestrian Found Dead With Traumatic Injuries In Maryland Roadway
Police ID 81-Year-Old Pedestrian Found Dead With Traumatic Injuries In Maryland Roadway An 81-year-old man was killed overnight after being struck by a driver in Prince George's County and found lying in the roadway for unknown reasons, police say. Upper Marlboro resident Tomel Burke has been identified as the person who had to be rushed to an area hospital, where he later died from injuries sustained after being struck by a driver shortly after 11 p.m. on Monday night. At approximately 11:05 p.m. on April 15, officers from the Prince George's County Police Department were called to the area of John Rogers Boulevard and Courtland Lane in Upper Marlboro, where they found Burke …
Baltimore Man Charged With Murder In Connection To March Shooting Baltimore Man Charged With Murder In Connection To March Shooting
Tony Dukes Accused Of Killing Eugene Fitzgerald In Baltimore Investigators in Baltimore have arrested a man for his alleged role in a fatal shooting involving a 28-year-old man late last month, police say. City resident Tony Dukes, 34, has been arrested and charged with murder in connection to the death of Eugene Fitzgerald, who died at an area hospital in March after being shot. Shortly before 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday, March 26, officials said that officers were called to the 1800 block of Pennsylvania Avenue to investigate a reported shooting, where Fitzgerald was found suffering from a gunshot wound. Fitzgerald was treated at the scene and rushed to …
19-Year-Old Charged With Attempted Homicide For December Shooting At Maryland Market: Police 19-Year-Old Charged With Attempted Homicide For December Shooting At Maryland Market: Police
19-Year-Old Charged With Attempted Homicide For December Shooting At Maryland Market: Police Months after a shooting that left one person suffering from a gunshot wound and several vehicles damaged in Anne Arundel County, police say that they have apprehended a 19-year-old who is facing multiple attempted homicide and assault charges, police say. Pasadena resident Da'sjon Malik Ford has been identified by investigators from the Anne Arundel County Police Department and arrested following a December shooting in Severn that left a man injured, authorities announced on Monday. At approximately 8:20 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 18, 2023, officers were called to the Orchard Food Market on Reece…
Scammers From NY Thinking They Were Collecting $60K Land Behind Bars In Maryland: Sheriff Scammers From NY Thinking They Were Collecting $60K Land Behind Bars In Maryland: Sheriff
Scammers From NY Thinking They Were Collecting $60K Land Behind Bars In Maryland: Sheriff A couple of New Yorkers tried to pull a fast one on a woman in Maryland, but were ultimately apprehended after getting greedy and attempting to go to the well one too many times.  The Washington County Sheriff's Office was advised this week about a scam involving a pair who had been collecting large amounts of cash from a Hagerstown woman, prompting an investigation that led to the arrests of Jinghai Fang and Binbin Ge. In late March, investigators say that the woman received a notification on her tablet that one of her accounts had been hacked, so she called the supplied number and fo…
Soldier Found Dead Inside Fort Meade Barracks In Maryland, Army Says Soldier Found Dead Inside Fort Meade Barracks In Maryland, Army Says
Soldier Found Dead Inside Fort Meade Barracks In Maryland, Army Says A soldier was found dead Wednesday, April 10 at a Fort Meade barrack in Anne Arundel County, according to officials.  The soldier was found by a service member who went into his room to check on him around 10:20 a.m., when he found him unresponsive, according to Shaun Herron, a public affairs specialist with the US Army. The service member called 9-1-1, bringing emergency services to the scene. Responders tried reviving the soldier, but he was unresponsive to any lifesaving measures and pronounced dead at 10:33 a.m., Herron said. There were no indications of self harm or foul play, ac…
Father Killed By Hit-Run Driver Was 'Rock For His Family' In Maryland, Friends Say Father Killed By Hit-Run Driver Was 'Rock For His Family' In Maryland, Friends Say
Father Killed By Hit-Run Driver Was 'Rock For His Family' In Maryland, Friends Say Friends and family of a Maryland man who was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver are reeling as they attempt to move forward following his unexpected death. Silver Spring Ronaldo Franzese was struck by two vehicles late last week - one of which fled the area - and died from his injuries, sending shockwaves that reverberated across the community. The 52-year-old Silver Spring resident was walking shortly before 10:15 p.m. on Friday, April 5,  near the intersection of Randolph Road and Kimblewick Drive, when the driver of a white 2023 Honda Odyssey was traveling westbound on R…
Fugitive Wanted For Fatal 2020 Shooting Back In Maryland After California Arrest, Police Say Fugitive Wanted For Fatal 2020 Shooting Back In Maryland After California Arrest, Police Say
Fugitive Wanted For Fatal 2020 Shooting Back In Maryland After California Arrest, Police Say Raymond Garfield Campbell made it across the country but is back in Maryland to face charges for the 2020 murder of a Pennsylvania man in Washington County, police say. Campbell, 36, was arrested in California and returned back to the East Coast to face charges for his alleged role in the fatal October 2020 shooting of Waynesboro resident Daynard Devere Johnson, according to the Hagerstown Police Department.  On Oct. 14, 2020, police say that officers found Johnson, 40, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the head, chest, and stomach in the 300 block of Henry Avenue.  Late …
Deputies Find 41-Year-Old Man With Multiple Stab Wounds In Maryland, Sheriff Says Deputies Find 41-Year-Old Man With Multiple Stab Wounds In Maryland, Sheriff Says
Deputies Find 41-Year-Old Man With Multiple Stab Wounds In Maryland, Sheriff Says An investigation has been launched in Harford County after a man had to be rushed to an area hospital after being stabbed repeatedly, according to the sheriff's office. Edgewood resident Gregory Leon Keels, 41, has been identified by officials as the person who was assaulted early on Tuesday morning following an apparent incident on Hanson Road. Deputies were called shortly after 12:45 a.m. on April 9 to the 2500 block of Hanson Road in Edgewood to investigate a reported stabbing. Upon arrival, they found Hanson suffering from multiple wounds, and he was rushed by paramedics to a local trau…
Woman's Body Pulled From Susquehanna River In Northern Maryland (DEVELOPING) Woman's Body Pulled From Susquehanna River In Northern Maryland (DEVELOPING)
Woman's Body Pulled From Susquehanna River In Northern Maryland (Developing) A woman's body was pulled from the Susquehanna River on Tuesday morning, according to officials in Harford County. Shortly before 7:30 a.m. on April 9, first responders from several agencies were called to a stretch of the river to search for a reported person in the water near Glen Cove. UPDATE: Body Of Missing PA Woman Pulled From Susquehanna River 60+ Miles Away In Maryland: Officials She was pronounced dead at the scene at approximately 7:45 a.m. on Monday by members of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Police. 7:43 AM The person has been pronounced dead at the sce…
Lightning Strike Hits Tree, Sparks House Fire In Maryland: Investigators Lightning Strike Hits Tree, Sparks House Fire In Maryland: Investigators
Lightning Strike Hits Tree, Sparks House Fire In Maryland: Investigators A lightning strike that spread to an underground gas line on the property of a Carroll County home nearly caused chaos for members of the Mount Airy Volunteer Fire Department on Tuesday morning. Crews were called shortly after 8 a.m. on April 2 to a home in the 4800 block of Roop Road to investigate a reported house fire inside a two-story residence.  According to the the Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal, it was determined that lightning had struck a tree on the property and had traveled through the underground propane gas line into the house.  The lightning had tra…
Father Of 10 Remembered For 'Unwavering Support To His Family' In Baltimore Father Of 10 Remembered For 'Unwavering Support To His Family' In Baltimore
David "Duke" Winchester Jr. Obituary A family is reeling after the body of father of 10 who was reported missing in Baltimore was found in Anne Arundel County last week. A suspicious death investigation was launched on March 28 in Anne Arundel County when police were called to the 900 block of Spa Road, where they found an unresponsive man - later identified by the Medical Examiner as 47-year-old David "Duke" Winchester Jr. - dead.  Now, support from friends and neighbors is pouring in days later or the man with a "kind heart, infectious smile and unwavering devotion to his family" who leaves behind 10 children and s…
Retird Couple Losing Sleep After $2.1M 'Multi-Match' Jackpot Win In Maryland Retird Couple Losing Sleep After $2.1M 'Multi-Match' Jackpot Win In Maryland
Retird Couple Losing Sleep After $2.1M 'Multi-Match' Jackpot Win In Maryland A Harford County couple went to sleep last week, and when they woke up, were the state's newest multi-millionaires after winning a massive Maryland Lottery jackpot. Now, they can hardly sleep at all. An Aberdeen pair headed to Lottery Headquarters in. Baltimore - and may do some more traveling soon - to collect a $2.1 million prize after hitting big playing "Multi-Match" on Monday, March 25 on a ticket sold at Klein's ShopRite on Riverside Parkway in Belcamp. The winning numbers for their lucky drawing were: 08-15-18-30-36-38.  The winning ticket was sold at Klein’s ShopRite…
Unintended Powerball Ticket Lands Baltimore Woman $1M Prize Unintended Powerball Ticket Lands Baltimore Woman $1M Prize
Unintended Powerball Ticket Lands Baltimore Woman $1M Prize It was a circuitous road, but a newly-minted Maryland millionaire isn't complaining after winning big on a golden Powerball ticket. A series of strange events led a Baltimore woman to a million dollar prize after picking up an unintended Powerball ticket while running errands in Timonium, Lottery officials say. The journey to a new tax bracket began early in March, when the big winner was heading to Timonium to do some shopping when a song on the radio reminded her of a friend's upcoming birthday, prompting her to stop at Royal Farms on York Road in Towson, where she spotted a Powerbal…
Winning $50K 'Bonus Match 5' Ticket Sold At Maryland Giant Winning $50K 'Bonus Match 5' Ticket Sold At Maryland Giant
Winning $50K 'Bonus Match 5' Ticket Sold At Maryland Giant Check your tickets!  A lucky Lottery player won a five-figure prize after hitting big on a "Bonus Match 5" ticket that was sold at a busy grocery store in Montgomery County. The winning numbers for the drawing on Thursday, March 28 were 18-28-29-33-34 with a 'Bonus Ball' of 24. It was sold at Giant in the 600 block of Hungerford Drive in Rockville and remained unclaimed a day later. The grocery store will also receive a $500 bonus from the Lottery for selling the top-prize winning ticket. "Lottery officials urge the winner to sign the back of the ticket and put it in a safe place," t…
Coyote Attacks 2 Women In Montgomery County Before Being Shot, Killed: Police Coyote Attacks 2 Women In Montgomery County Before Being Shot, Killed: Police
Coyote Attacks 2 Women In Montgomery County Before Being Shot, Killed: Police The coyote believed to have attacked two women in Montgomery County was shot and killed on Thursday, March 28, officials said. The coyote attacked one woman walking her dog in the 1400 block of Patuxent Drive, near the Watershed Park in Gaithersburg around 9:45 a.m., county police said. Then, at approximately 3:44 p.m., another woman was attacked by a coyote in the 3600 block of Bell Road in Burtonsville. The woman was able to fight off the coyote and stab the animal, police said. At 7:10 p.m., police said the coyote was found along a trail near Dustin Road. It was shot and …
Shooter Gets Life In Prison For Murdering Baltimore Police Officer: State's Attorney Shooter Gets Life In Prison For Murdering Baltimore Police Officer: State's Attorney
Travon Shaw Sentenced For Killing Keona Holley In Baltimore One of the shooters convicted of murdering Baltimore Police Officer Keona Holley and Justin Johnson will spend the rest of his life behind bars without the opportunity to be released, State's Attorney Ivan Bates announced on Thursday. Travon Shaw was sentenced on March 28 to life in prison without the possibility of parole - plus 20 years - for the fatal ambush-style attack that left both victims dead in 2021. "Today's sentencing of Travon Shaw ensures that he will never be able to commit another ruthless act of violence in our city ever again," Bates said in a statement.  "Officer Ke…
Suspicious Death Investigation Launched After Human Remains Found In Maryland Woods: Police Suspicious Death Investigation Launched After Human Remains Found In Maryland Woods: Police
Suspicious Death Investigation Launched After Human Remains Found In Maryland Woods: Police The Annapolis Police Department is investigating a suspicious death after a man's body was found in a wooded area on Thursday morning. At approximately 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 28, officers were called to the 900 block of Spa Road to investigate a reported unresponsive person who was ultimately determined to be dead by first responders. The victim has been transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner to determine the exact cause and manner of death, according to officials. No details about the victim has been released. This is a developing story. Check Daily Voice for updat…
Winning $50,000 'Powerball' Ticket Sold At Baltimore County Liquor Store Winning $50,000 'Powerball' Ticket Sold At Baltimore County Liquor Store
Winning $50,000 'Powerball' Ticket Sold At Baltimore County Liquor Store There were no Powerball jackpot winners for Wednesday's drawing, but one lucky lotto player in Maryland is sitting on a golden ticket worth $50,000.  A third-tier winning ticket worth five figures was sold in Baltimore County at Chase Plaza Liquors, which is located in the 12500 block of Eastern River Avenue in Middle River, though it remains unclaimed a day later. The winning numbers for the Wednesday, March 27 drawing were: 37-46-57-60-66 with a Powerball of 8. In Maryland, Lottery officials said there were 33,193 winners in Maryland of prizes ranging from $4 to $50,000. S…
Suspicious, Scheming Thief Busted For Scamming Residents In Baltimore County, Police Say Suspicious, Scheming Thief Busted For Scamming Residents In Baltimore County, Police Say
Suspicious, Scheming Thief Busted For Scamming Residents In Baltimore County, Police Say A 26-year-old thief was busted for scamming residents throughout Baltimore County, police said. Alex Rich was arrested on multiple open warrants relating to theft schemes on Friday, March 15, the BCPD announced this week. Rich was being held without bond at the Baltimore County Detention Center. Suspicious activity and individuals can be reported to 911, the BCPD said, adding that residents should try to take note of license tag numbers, vehicle descriptions, or suspect descriptions without putting themselves at risk. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Joi…
Trained Boxer Admits To Beating Smaller Victim To Death During Fight Outside Maryland Eatery Trained Boxer Admits To Beating Smaller Victim To Death During Fight Outside Maryland Eatery
Trained Boxer Admits To Beating Smaller Victim To Death During Fight Outside Maryland Eatery A Wheaton man has pleaded guilty to murder after an argument led to a deadly bar fight outside a Montgomery County restaurant in 2021, the State's Attorney's Office announced on Friday afternoon. Nickolis Williams, 33, admitted to his role in a dispute that rapidly escalated at the Odalis Restaurant on Georgia Avenue in Silver Spring that resulted in the death of 29-year-old Darcel Cole, who was hospitalized for months and later died from his injuries. According to prosecutors, on Dec. 18, 2021, Cole and friends were at the eatery when Williams arrived and the two got into an argument, with…
Stars Align For Woman Who Hit $2M Lottery Jackpot On Ticket Sold At Maryland Liquor Store Stars Align For Woman Who Hit $2M Lottery Jackpot On Ticket Sold At Maryland Liquor Store
Stars Align For Woman Who Hit $2M Lottery Jackpot On Ticket Sold At Maryland Liquor Store One Maryland city is the place to be for lucky Lottery players looking to cash in big. For the second time this week, a winning ticket worth a seven-figure jackpot that was sold in Cumberland was cashed in, this time at Parkview Liquors on a "$2,000,000 Gold Rush" scratcher, just days after a player claimed a million dollar prize.  The retired state employee says she follows a strict routine when she plays her tickets by only scratching off the numbers without displaying the prizes. She then compares those numbers to the winning numbers to determine if Lady Luck was shining down o…