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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 …
'Glitter Bomb' Sought For Beloved Maryland Teacher Following Devastating House Fire 'Glitter Bomb' Sought For Beloved Maryland Teacher Following Devastating House Fire
'Glitter Bomb' Sought For Beloved Maryland Teacher Following Devastating House Fire A popular teacher in Montgomery County who spent her life serving children in her community lost everything in a fire. Now that community is giving back. On the morning of Monday, April 22, dozens of firefighters were called to the 5800 block of Greenlawn Drive in Bethesda, where a massive fire broke out leaving a family displaced due to the damage caused, officials said. Update - around 10a HOUSE FIRE, 5800blk GREENLAWN DR * LONE OAK/BETHESDA, Fire in 2-story single-family house, heavy fire in rear upon arrival of FFs, fire is under control, likely 3 adults, 2 Teens & 1 pet displace…
Patient At DC Psychiatric Hospital Made Bomb Threats Targeting Maryland Schools: Police Patient At DC Psychiatric Hospital Made Bomb Threats Targeting Maryland Schools: Police
Patient At DC Psychiatric Hospital Made Bomb Threats Targeting Maryland Schools: Police A patient at a psychiatric facility in the DC area has been identified as the person responsible for calling in bomb threats that caused chaos for school officials and police in Montgomery County. On Tuesday, April 23, Maryland State Police received multiple calls for bomb threats targeting Montgomery County Public Schools, leading to a busy day for investigators.  As a result of the calls, Wootton High School was put into a shelter and place and Einstein High School administration evacuated its students while police K9 searched the areas. During the investigation, the Montg…
Boyfriend's Lottery Advice Leads To $50K Powerball Win For Maryland Woman Boyfriend's Lottery Advice Leads To $50K Powerball Win For Maryland Woman
Boyfriend's Lottery Advice Leads To $50K Powerball Win For Maryland Woman A man with no access to Lottery games living vicariously through his girlfriend in Maryland landed her a $50,000 cash windfall playing Powerball.  "Olney Woman" was at Lottery Headquarters in Baltimore this week to claim her five-figure prize, which she credited to advice from her boyfriend, who lives in a state that does not have a lottery. The winner said that he has encouraged her to play games in Maryland, telling her "just play. It's only a couple of bucks," the Montgomery County woman said. Turns out it was sage wisdom. Following the advice, "Olney Woman" picked up five Powerba…
Strategic Pennsylvania Couple Wins $150K Powerball Prizes On Tickets Purchased In Maryland Strategic Pennsylvania Couple Wins $150K Powerball Prizes On Tickets Purchased In Maryland
Strategic Pennsylvania Couple Wins $150K Powerball Prizes On Tickets Purchased In Maryland A trip to Maryland to pick up Powerball tickets paid off handsomely for a Pennsylvania couple who crossed over state lines to maintain their anonymity.  The husband and wife from York County who made the most of a trek across state lines won't need gas money after coming home with a $150,043 cash windfall playing a golden ticket that was sold at the Street Highs on Rocks Road in Harford County. According to the happy couple, while Powerball is available in Pennsylvania, they prefer taking the ride to Maryland, where there is the option to remain anonymous, a choice not available in the…
Maryland Carjacker Who Dragged Lyft Driver During Robbery In Southeast DC Sentenced: Feds Maryland Carjacker Who Dragged Lyft Driver During Robbery In Southeast DC Sentenced: Feds
Maryland Carjacker Who Dragged Lyft Driver During Robbery In Southeast DC Sentenced: Feds A Maryland man who used a bit of subterfuge before stealing a rideshare vehicle in Southeast DC while dragging his driver is heading to prison, authorities announced. Oxon Hill native Derrick Teeter, 23, was sentenced to 84 months in prison for a carjacking in the summer of 2022 after he duped his driver while playing sick before stealing his ride, officials say. According to prosecutors, shortly after 11:30 a.m. on June 2, 2022, Teeter called for a Lyft in the 3800 block of South Capitol Street SE to take him to the 600 block of 46th Street SE.  Teeter got into the backseat of the ve…
Armed Bicyclist Flees From Officers, Jumps Onto Pick-Up Truck That Crashed In Baltimore: Police Armed Bicyclist Flees From Officers, Jumps Onto Pick-Up Truck That Crashed In Baltimore: Police
Armed Bicyclist Flees From Officers, Jumps Onto Pick-Up Truck That Crashed In Baltimore: Police Two men were busted with drugs and weapons following a strange scene that started with a bicycle chase in West Baltimore and ended with the pair crashing a pick-up truck, police say. Police say that two men, 33 and 32, whose names were not initially released by the Baltimore Police Department, are facing charges following an incident on Thursday night that landed both behind bars. Shortly before 6:30 p.m. on April 18, officers from the responded to the intersection of Monroe Street and Edmondson Avenue Avenue to investigate reports of an armed person in the area. Upon arrival, officers spo…
Beginner's Luck Lands $50K Powerball Win For Baltimore Woman Who Forgot She Had Golden Ticket Beginner's Luck Lands $50K Powerball Win For Baltimore Woman Who Forgot She Had Golden Ticket
Beginner's Luck Lands $50K Powerball Win For Baltimore Woman Who Forgot She Had Golden Ticket Sometimes it is better to be lucky than good.  A Baltimore woman is laughing her way to the bank after hitting it big and winning a $50,000 third-tier Powerball prize on her first try, even though she didn't know how to play the game. She said that her family would muse about what it would like to hit a Lottery jackpot, though they never took their shot until the rookie player decided to pick up a Powerball ticket at Royal Farms on O'Donnell Street in Baltimore for the Wednesday, April 10 drawing. According to the woman, she had no idea how to play the Lottery, but went for it anyway,…
Canine, Eye In Sky, Help Apprehend Home Invading Sexual Assault Suspect In Northern Maryland Canine, Eye In Sky, Help Apprehend Home Invading Sexual Assault Suspect In Northern Maryland
Canine, Eye In Sky, Help Apprehend Home Invading Sexual Assault Suspect In Northern Maryland Old school and new school came together to help well-trained members of the Harford County Sheriff's Office apprehended a wanted sexual assault suspect, according to officials. For the second time in a week, deputies were able to deploy drone technology - with an assist from a police K9 - to track down a man wanted for a home invasion and alleged sexual assault in Edgewood. It was the second time in a week that investigators were able to use the tech to apprehend a wanted criminal. Shortly before midnight on Saturday, April 13, deputies were called to investigate a home invasion and report…
That's A Hit: Maryland Man Turns $3 Lottery Win Into $30K Top Prize Playing 'Battleship' That's A Hit: Maryland Man Turns $3 Lottery Win Into $30K Top Prize Playing 'Battleship'
That's A Hit: Maryland Man Turns $3 Lottery Win Into $30K Top Prize Playing 'Battleship' What started as a slow day for a loyal Maryland Lottery player turned into an unexpected cash windfall for a Prince George's County man when he reinvested his meager winnings and turned them into a five-figure jackpot. Bowie resident Jorge Baez nearly sank his own battleship, but took one last shot, and sure enough, landed himself a $30,000 top-prize playing a FAST PLAY ticket. The retired contractor picked up $20 worth of scratchers on the day of his lucky win, only winning $3, though he made the most of those dollars, using them to purchase a FAST PLAY BATTLESHIP ticket at the Hampton Mal…
Triple-Fatal Aberdeen Fire Being Probed As Homicide (UPDATE) Triple-Fatal Aberdeen Fire Being Probed As Homicide (UPDATE)
Triple-Fatal Aberdeen Fire Being Probed As Homicide (Update) A fatal fire that left three dead in Harford County is now being investigated as a triple homicide, according to the Aberdeen Police Department. Aberdeen Police Capt. Will Reiber said on Monday afternoon that the circumstances surrounding the early-morning fire were "highly suspicious," and now the department has launched a homicide investigation into the incident. New Release (video)April 15, 2024Police Investigating Triple Homicide pic.twitter.com/9WWg4Mnj4v — Aberdeen Police Department, MD (@AberdeenPDMD) April 15, 2024 Shortly after 5:30 a.m. on April 15, firefighters were called t…
Misbehaving Minors Cancels White Marsh Carnival: Officials Misbehaving Minors Cancels White Marsh Carnival: Officials
White Marsh Carnival The White Marsh Carnival in Baltimore County was canceled due to juveniles wreaking havoc this weekend, police said. "Due to the behavior of some individuals who chose to misbehave, we are being forced to close the White Marsh Carnival," reads a posting on the Dreamland Amusements website. "Despite taking measures such as our unaccompanied minor policy and a desire to provide a family event for the community that has been missing for several years, it seems some are determined to ruin the experience for everyone." On Saturday, April 6, officers from the White Marsh precinct were called to …
'Happy Mistake' Lands Maryland Man $50K 'Pick 5' Lottery Win 'Happy Mistake' Lands Maryland Man $50K 'Pick 5' Lottery Win
'Happy Mistake' Lands Maryland Man $50K 'Pick 5' Lottery Win Opportunity knocked twice for a Harford County man who made the most at his second chance and won $50,000 playing his wife's license plate number on a Pick 5 Maryland Lottery ticket. The lucky Lottery player told officials that he thought he missed out on his chance for a big win last week when he saw his license plate numbers in the results of a recent Pick 5 drawing that he didn't hit on.  However, fate had other plans for him. According to Lottery officials, a week after that disappointment, a winning Pick 5 number he played based on different license plate numbers l…
Winning $50K Powerball Ticket Sold At Baltimore Gas Station Winning $50K Powerball Ticket Sold At Baltimore Gas Station
Winning $50K Powerball Ticket Sold At Baltimore Gas Station Maryland continues to be the place to be for Lottery players after another player won a $1 million Powerball prize in the latest drawing. A winning ticket worth seven figures was sold at Royal Farms on Montevideo Road in Jessup (Howard County), while the Powerball Double Play drawing produced a $50,000 winning ticket that was sold at Oak Street Station Oceanic on North Howard Street in Baltimore. The winning numbers for the Powerball drawing on Wednesday, April 3 were: 11-38-41-62-65 with a "Powerball" number of 15. The big winner matched the first five numbers, but missed out on the Power…
Severe Thunderstorms, Isolated Flooding Possible In Parts Of DMV Region, Forecasters Warn Severe Thunderstorms, Isolated Flooding Possible In Parts Of DMV Region, Forecasters Warn
Severe Thunderstorms, Isolated Flooding Possible In Parts Of DMV Region, Forecasters Warn If April showers really do bring May flowers, next month is going to be bountiful in the DMV region. The calendar flipped from March to April on Monday, bringing storms and whipping winds that are expected to last through the beginning of the week. A little sliver of sunshine on the horizon as we round out the weekend on a quiet note. The new workweek looks active with rain chances returning tonight into Monday and the risk for severe weather midweek. More at https://t.co/5RyZgpfrqr. #MDwx #VAwx #WVwx #DCwx pic.twitter.com/wrz04xgr3P — NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) April 1, 20…
Jackpot-Winning 'Multi-Match' Lottery Ticket Worth $2.1M Sold At Maryland Food Store Jackpot-Winning 'Multi-Match' Lottery Ticket Worth $2.1M Sold At Maryland Food Store
Jackpot-Winning 'Multi-Match' Lottery Ticket Worth $2.1M Sold At Maryland Food Store Maryland Lottery officials are on the lookout for a lucky lotto player who hit the "Multi-Match" jackpot and is sitting on a golden ticket worth more than two million dollars. A winning $2.1 million ticket was sold to a shopper at Klein's ShopRite on Riverside Parkway in Belcamp for the Monday, March 25 drawing, though no winner has come forward a day later. The winning numbers for Monday's drawing were: 08-15-18-30-36-38.  Moving forward the winner can choose between the annuity, paid in 25 equal installments, or an estimated $1.24 million cash option. There was a second big wi…
Winning $20K 'Mega Millions' Ticket Sold At Maryland Gas Station Winning $20K 'Mega Millions' Ticket Sold At Maryland Gas Station
Winning $20K 'Mega Millions' Ticket Sold At Maryland Gas Station Check your tickets!  No one hit the "Mega Millions" jackpot on Tuesday night, but one lucky Maryland Lottery player is sitting on a ticket worth $20,000 on a ticket bought in Wicomico County. Eagle Express Mart on North Camden Avenue in Fruitland sold the golden ticket, which was unclaimed as of Wednesday afternoon, according to Lottery officials. The winning numbers were 24-46-49-62-66; the 'Mega Ball' was 7 and the 'Megaplier' was X2. In all, Maryland had 49,654 winners of prizes ranging from $2 to $20,000 in the Tuesday, March 19 drawing.  With no jackpot-winning ticket…
Photo Released Of Black Infiniti Linked To Mass DC Shooting That Left Baltimore Man Dead Photo Released Of Black Infiniti Linked To Mass DC Shooting That Left Baltimore Man Dead
Photo Released Of Black Infiniti Linked To Mass DC Shooting That Left Baltimore Man Dead New details continue to emerge as the Metropolitan Police Department continues to investigate Sunday's mass shooting in Northwest DC that left two dead and five hospitalized. Investigators released a photo of a vehicle of interest - a black Infiniti - that may have been involved in the shooting that left Southeast resident Anthony Brown, and Baltimore resident Jay Lucks, both 32, dead. At approximately 3 a.m. on March 17, gunshots rang out in the 700 block of P Street NW near 7th Street, leaving seven people with injuries, according to a spokesperson for the agency. Upon arrival offic…
Horses Killed, Trooper Hospitalized In Multi-Vehicle Maryland Crash On I-70: State Police Horses Killed, Trooper Hospitalized In Multi-Vehicle Maryland Crash On I-70: State Police
Horses Killed, Trooper Hospitalized In Multi-Vehicle Maryland Crash On I-70: State Police Two horses are dead and a Maryland State Police trooper was hospitalized when his cruiser was struck by a driver on I-70 during a strange scene in Frederick County on Friday morning. An investigation has been launched into a multi-vehicle crash involving horses and trooper shortly before 3 a.m. in New Market on March 15, officials say. Maryland State Police troopers responded to the westbound lanes of the interstate, near mile marker 62, where there were multiple reports of horses that had escaped from their enclosures and wandered onto I-70.  Police say that the horses were struck by…
Teen Rapper 'Baby K' Admits To Failed School Bus Attack In Maryland: State's Attorney Teen Rapper 'Baby K' Admits To Failed School Bus Attack In Maryland: State's Attorney
Teen Rapper 'Baby K' Admits To Failed School Bus Attack In Maryland: State's Attorney Kaedon Holland - also known as drill rapper "Baby K" - has admitted to the premeditated school bus attack that took Prince George's County by storm, State's Attorney Aisha Braveboy announced on Thursday. The 16-year-old pleaded guilty on March 14 to murder and weapons charges following the botched attack on another teenager when his gun malfunctioned on the bus as he sought to kill him. In May 2023, Holland and two other teens "stormed onto a school bus and attacked a student," prosecutors said.  Holland then pointed a gun at the teen and pulled the trigger three times, though it malf…
Maryland Son Brings Home $250K Lottery Jackpot For Mom Maryland Son Brings Home $250K Lottery Jackpot For Mom
Maryland Son Brings Home $250K Lottery Jackpot For Mom A Maryland resident who stopped to pick up scratch-offs after running errands last weekend ended up with a $250,000 winning ticket for his mother. The Montgomery County son stopped for gas at Casa Blanca Sunoco on Piney Branch Road in Silver Spring on Sunday, March 10 and picked up five of the $10 $250,000 Cash Winfall games due to his sister’s recent $500 win. He then took the tickets home for his mother, who didn’t get around to playing them until the following day. “She was on the phone and scratching the games,” the winner’s son, a Silver Spring resident, told lottery officia…
Texas Woman Returns Home To Baltimore, Wins $50K Playing Lottery Scratcher Texas Woman Returns Home To Baltimore, Wins $50K Playing Lottery Scratcher
Texas Woman Returns Home To Baltimore, Wins $50K Playing Lottery Scratcher A woman who moved back to her Baltimore hometown from Texas was rewarded with a $50,000 lottery scratch-off win. The woman, a healthcare worker anonymously dubbed ’Texas Woman,’ purchased a 50X The Cash scratch-off at Govans Marathon at 5101 York Road in Baltimore. She'd recently moved back from Texas, where her best lottery win was just $500. The woman stopped by the store to cash in a winning crossword scratcher and ended up purchasing the second-tier prizewinning ticket for $10 alongside a Loteria for $3, she tells officials. After taking the tickets home and scratching $50,00…
2 Officers Injured During Baltimore Traffic Stop: Police 2 Officers Injured During Baltimore Traffic Stop: Police
2 Officers Injured During Baltimore Traffic Stop: Police Two police officers were hurt while conducting a traffic stop in Baltimore Friday morning, police said. The incident occurred near Washington Boulevard around 9:30 a.m., according to FoxBaltimore. Two officers received minor injuries while carrying out a vehicle stop, Baltimore Police Det. Vernon Davis told Daily Voice. No further details were released. This is a developing story. Check back for more. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Incidents Facebook group.
Man Dies When Car Strikes Pole In Essex: Police Man Dies When Car Strikes Pole In Essex: Police
Man Dies When Car Strikes Pole In Essex: Police A man died Sunday morning when he crashed into a pole in Essex, officials said. The crash happened shortly before 7:00 a.m. near the 200 block of Back River Neck Road, according to the Baltimore County Police Department. Barry Stokes, 64, was heading southbound in a 2016 Toyota Corolla when he left the roadway and struck a pole, police said. He was taken to a nearby hospital and pronounced deceased. The investigation is being led by Baltimore County Crash Team detectives. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Incidents Facebook group.
Hiker Injured After Falling On Montgomery County Trail Hiker Injured After Falling On Montgomery County Trail
Hiker Injured After Falling On Montgomery County Trail One person was injured after taking a fall while hiking along a Montgomery County trail on Sunday afternoon. A hiker was enjoying the weather at around 1 p.m. on March 1, when they took a fall on Billy Goat Trail A, prompting a call to Montgomery County Fire and EMS personnel. (~1p) @COcanalNPS Billy Goat Trail A, adult injured person from fall, IAO TM2/traverse, @mcfrs SW730, SW730B, SW710B, SW710, A710, PE720, ALS710, E752, UTV711, EAGLE, BC702, UT730, UT752 responding pic.twitter.com/E0qRqsTlA5 — Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) March 3, 2024 According to a spokesperson for the agency, one…
55-Year-Old Man Shot In Baltimore’s Frankford Neighborhood In Broad Daylight: Police 55-Year-Old Man Shot In Baltimore’s Frankford Neighborhood In Broad Daylight: Police
55-Year-Old Man Shot In Baltimore’s Frankford Neighborhood In Broad Daylight: Police Police are investigating a broad daylight shooting in the Frankford neighborhood on Baltimore’s Northeast side on Friday, March 1. Police were called to the 5400 block of Sinclair Lane to investigate the shooting report around 1:05 p.m. A 55-year-old man was found with a gunshot wound and taken to a nearby hospital for treatment, police said. The investigation is being led by Northeast District Shooting detectives. Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives at 410-396-2444. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All…
IDs Released For Man, 11-Year-Old Girl Dead In Maryland Murder-Suicide: Police IDs Released For Man, 11-Year-Old Girl Dead In Maryland Murder-Suicide: Police
IDs Released For Man, 11-Year-Old Girl Dead In Maryland Murder-Suicide: Police Police have identified the man and 11-year-old girl who died in a murder-suicide at a Maryland home Wednesday night. Police believe Curtis Lynch, 38, shot a woman and 11-year-old Mailyn Turkes before turning the gun on himself at a home on the 6900 block of Stansbury Lane in Landover around 9:30 p.m. Both Lynch and Turkes were pronounced dead at the scene, while the woman was taken to a nearby hospital and was listed in critical but stable condition. Lynch is the victim’s stepfather, police added. The motive for the shooting remains under investigation. The woman is related to both the su…
Taking Wife's Advice Pays $100K For Maryland Lottery Player Taking Wife's Advice Pays $100K For Maryland Lottery Player
Taking Wife's Advice Pays $100K For Maryland Lottery Player An Anne Arundel man took his wise wife’s advice — and it led to a FAST PLAY ticket worth a whopping $100,000, lottery officials say. The man’s wife, who works overseas, told her husband during their daily talk about a dream she’d had the night before. “She told me that she’d seen us winning a lot of money and that it was from the lottery,” the man told officials. Asked to go pick up a ticket, he eagerly complied with his wife’s request and grabbed one at 7-Eleven at 8930 Fort Smallwood Road in Pasadena — but his selection took a bit of thought. “It wasn’t a Powerball or Meg…
Video Shows Armed Robbery At Montgomery County Dunkin', Police Offer $10K For Clues On Suspect Video Shows Armed Robbery At Montgomery County Dunkin', Police Offer $10K For Clues On Suspect
Video Shows Armed Robbery At Montgomery County Dunkin', Police Offer $10K For Clues On Suspect Police are attempting to identify a man who robbed a Dunkin’ in Montgomery County at gunpoint earlier this month. It happened at the store on the 7500 block of Georgetown Road in Bethesda around 7:45 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 17, Montgomery County Police said. The suspect — described as a man in his 20s or 30s, about 5 feet 8 inches tall, and weighing about 150 pounds — entered the business, approached the employee behind the counter and implied that he had a handgun in his waistband, according to police. The man then demanded money, prompting the employee to take out an undisclosed amount of…
Kitchen Wall Struck By Stray Bullet During Barrage Of Gunfire In Anne Arundel County: Police Kitchen Wall Struck By Stray Bullet During Barrage Of Gunfire In Anne Arundel County: Police
Kitchen Wall Struck By Stray Bullet During Barrage Of Gunfire In Anne Arundel County: Police A kitchen wall was struck by a stray bullet during a barrage of gunfire in Anne Arundel County on Monday night, Feb. 26, police said. Anne Arundel County Police were called to investigate a report of gunshots fired near the 400 block of Summer Wind Way in Glen Burnie around 10:50 p.m. Officers found a man and woman in their apartment who stated that they had been inside when a projectile “came through the front window blind and struck a wall in their kitchen,” police said. A witness reported hearing several gunshots coming from a nearby field. A follow-up search led to the discovery of se…
'Bout Time:' Longtime Maryland Lottery Player To 'Bless Sisters, Brothers' With $100K Prize 'Bout Time:' Longtime Maryland Lottery Player To 'Bless Sisters, Brothers' With $100K Prize
'Bout Time:' Longtime Maryland Lottery Player To 'Bless Sisters, Brothers' With $100K Prize Well, it's about time, at least in the mind of one Charles County woman. A longtime Maryland Lottery player plans to pay it forward after turning a $10 scratcher into a $100,000 windfall that she intends to share with friends and family. The Waldorf woman's first reaction when she realized her six-figure prize? "'bout time" she mused. “I don’t play the numbers, I just like to play scratch-offs,” she said, adding that her favorite games are bingo- and crossword-style tickets. Sure enough, the Charles County native's big win came when she was playing "$100,000 Crossword," which went on sale…