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Suspect Arrested For Brutal Montgomery County Home Invasion: Police Suspect Arrested For Brutal Montgomery County Home Invasion: Police
Suspect Arrested For Brutal Montgomery County Home Invasion: Police Police have made an arrest in connection with a brutal home invasion in Montgomery County from July 2023. Jaron Dante Ray, 33, of Hyattsville, was charged with first-degree assault, armed robbery, theft and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, the MCPD announced Monday, March 25. The charges stem from an armed robbery reported at approximately 1:25 a.m. on Monday, July 10 on Key West Avenue in Rockville. The victim was approached by a group of armed suspects who announced they were robbing him as he parked his car in the garage of his Rockville apartment complex. The suspects …
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…
Thieves Targeting Retailers Throughout Maryland Caught Red-Handed In Calvert County: Sheriff Thieves Targeting Retailers Throughout Maryland Caught Red-Handed In Calvert County: Sheriff
Thieves Targeting Retailers Throughout Maryland Caught Red-Handed In Calvert County: Sheriff A pair of not-so-subtle thieves targeting very specific items are facing charges in Calvert County following a string of robberies throughout Maryland. Hanover resident Natara De'Asia Ortiz, and Hyattsville resident Curtis Gibral Tucker, Jr., both 22, were caught red-handed after being spotted stealing from Bath and Body Works on North Solomons Island Road in Prince Frederick, according to the sheriff's office. Late in the afternoon on Sunday, deputies were called to the Fox Run Shopping Center to investigate a theft when a man and woman wearing masks walked in, shoved several items from th…
Non-Profit Employee Accused Of Stealing From Maryland Organization: State's Attorney Non-Profit Employee Accused Of Stealing From Maryland Organization: State's Attorney
Non-Profit Employee Accused Of Stealing From Maryland Organization: State's Attorney A Frederick woman who schemed to defraud a non-profit in Westminster where she worked has been charged, the Carroll County State's Attorney's Office announced. Randi Lynn Ryan, 48, has been arrested and charged for an alleged scam targeting the Carroll County Arts Council, Inc. over the course of nearly two years.  It is alleged that Ryan, while working as a financial coordinator for the non-profit, was issued a Bank of America credit card to use for the organization's business; however, an audit conducted in June 2023 found that Ryan was not compliant in turning over requested do…
Officer Hospitalized After Being Struck By Door Of Stolen Infinity, Maryland Driver Charged Officer Hospitalized After Being Struck By Door Of Stolen Infinity, Maryland Driver Charged
Officer Hospitalized After Being Struck By Door Of Stolen Infinity, Maryland Driver Charged A man was charged with assaulting a female police officer and other offenses after slamming her with the door of a stolen Infinity while attempting to escape a chase that lasted for several hours, police said. The officer saw T’reiko E’sean Medley, 24, of Annapolis driving a white Infinity with stolen registration plates into the Liberty gas station at 2042 West Street in Annapolis just before getting out to exit around 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21. As the officer pulled in behind the vehicle, Medley returned and got back into the Infinity. The officer was approaching the vehicle when Med…
Police Pursuit Ends In Baltimore County After Gas Station Robbery In Westminster: Police Say Police Pursuit Ends In Baltimore County After Gas Station Robbery In Westminster: Police Say
Police Pursuit Ends In Baltimore County After Gas Station Robbery In Westminster: Police Say A masked man who stole cigarettes while demanding cash from a Carroll County gas station is facing a host of charges after being busted by police attempting to flee in a stolen vehicle, officials say. Baltimore resident Brian Magruder was apprehended following an incident reported on Sunday morning at Carroll Fuels on East Main Street in Westminster involving an ill-fated armed robbery. Shortly after 4 a.m. on Jan. 14, members of the Westminster Police Department were called to the gas station on East Main Street, where a clerk reported that Magruder, sporting a mask, asked for cigarettes, …
Police Officer Convicted By Judge For Stealing From Business In Baltimore: State's Attorney Police Officer Convicted By Judge For Stealing From Business In Baltimore: State's Attorney
Police Officer Convicted By Judge For Stealing From Business In Baltimore: State's Attorney The sticky-fingered Baltimore Police officer who was caught stealing from a business while on the job has been convicted of abusing his powers, authorities announced. Officer Eric Payton was convicted this week in a bench trial for misconduct in office and theft of between $100 and $1,500, after stealing from a business while on the job. According to Baltimore City State's Attorney Ivan Bates, in September last year, an officer from the department responded to the 4800 block of Belair Road to conduct a check on a local business, where he found the front door ajar, prompting a call for backu…
Stolen Dirt Bikes, ATVs, Guns Seized During Major Police Bust In East Baltimore (VIDEO) Stolen Dirt Bikes, ATVs, Guns Seized During Major Police Bust In East Baltimore (VIDEO)
Stolen Dirt Bikes, ATVs, Guns Seized During Major Police Bust In East Baltimore (Video) Stolen vehicles and a small cache of weapons are off the street after a massive seizure by police in Baltimore. Last week, a multi-agency operation led by the Baltimore Police Department led to the seizure of more than a dozen noisy dirt bikes, ATVs, weapons and ammo, resulting in the arrest of a 44-year-old city man, authorities announced on Wednesday. Kevin Lenard Bridgeforth was arrested by police at around 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 21 after police executed a search and seizure warrant at a property in the 1600 block of North Luzerne Avenue that was all captured on video (see above).&n…
'John' Shoots At DC Prostitute After 'Golden Shower' At PA Days Inn: Police 'John' Shoots At DC Prostitute After 'Golden Shower' At PA Days Inn: Police
'John' Shoots At DC Prostitute After 'Golden Shower' At PA Days Inn: Police A man is in the hospital and a Washington, DC woman — who previously pleaded guilty to prostitution in Maryland — has been arrested in Pennsylvania after a bizarre situation at a Days Inn, authorities announced on Monday, Nov. 20.  Brittany Kemi Abosede, 34 originally from the US Capitol City of Washington, most recently of York, PA, was arrested on Sunday, Nov. 19, in what Northern York County Regional police Lt. Gregg Anderson called a "shots fired" incident.  Abosede was found by NYCRPD officers who were responding to the incident in the parking lot of the Days Inn located at 334 Arse…
Wrong Stop: Drinking Carjackers Attempt To Steal Ride-On Metro Bus In Maryland, Police Say Wrong Stop: Drinking Carjackers Attempt To Steal Ride-On Metro Bus In Maryland, Police Say
Wrong Stop: Drinking Carjackers Attempt To Steal Ride-On Metro Bus In Maryland, Police Say Two men who didn't like where their bus was heading took matters into their own hands and tried to take it over in Maryland, police say. Early on Friday morning, Ricko Ford, of Capitol Heights, 29, and 30-year-old Gaithersburg resident Wayne Pitt allegedly sought to a Ride-On Metro Bus in Wheaton in a strange carjacking that was called in overnight. The incident was reported shortly before 12:30 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 11 in the area of Connecticut Avenue and Georgia Avenue. Investigators say that the pair were picked up at the Glenmont Metro Station in Wheaton, when they advised the bus driv…
Whistleblowing Wife Leads Fire Investigators To Husband's Destructive Devices In MD: Officials Whistleblowing Wife Leads Fire Investigators To Husband's Destructive Devices In MD: Officials
Whistleblowing Wife Leads Fire Investigators To Husband's Destructive Devices In MD: Officials The estranged wife of a Maryland man was the whistleblower who led investigators to destructive devices her husband was housing in a Washington County basement, according to the state fire marshal. Stephen Thompson, 48, was arrested this week and charged with multiple counts of manufacturing and possessing destructive devices in his home after he allegedly stole them from his employer. The Office of the State Fire Marshal’s Bomb Squad was tipped off by Thompson’s estranged wife after she found suspicious items in their basement, officials said. Further investigation by Bomb Technicians dete…
Serial Church Burglar Busted After Unholy String Of Robberies In MD: Sheriff Serial Church Burglar Busted After Unholy String Of Robberies In MD: Sheriff
Serial Church Burglar Busted After Unholy String Of Robberies In MD: Sheriff Karma came back to bite a serial robber who went on a stealing spree at area churches in Frederick County until fate came calling for him. Vittorio Lane, 36, of Sykesville, has been arrested and charged in connection to a string of recent church burglaries throughout the county, the sheriff's office announced on Wednesday, July 26.  Lane's unholy union with the law began on Thursday, May 25, and continued through Tuesday, July 4, according to the Frederick County Sheriff's Office. Parishes targeted by Lane include: Seventh Day Adventist Church on Jefferson Pike on Thursday, May 25; …
PA Robber Wanted For Child Sex Abuse Nabbed In Northern MD By US Marshals PA Robber Wanted For Child Sex Abuse Nabbed In Northern MD By US Marshals
PA Robber Wanted For Child Sex Abuse Nabbed In Northern MD By US Marshals A York County, PA robber was caught by US Marshals in Northern Maryland — three months after a second child told authorities they were sexually abused by him.  Anthony James Raimo, 35, of the 700 block of Harrisburg Pike, Dillsburg, was arrested on July 7 by the U.S. Marshals Service and the Washington County, MD Sheriff's Office, according to a release on Friday. Raimo had been under investigation by the Upper Allen Township Police Department since April for allegedly sexually abusing a child. During the investigation, police learned of the second victim and an ar…
Multiple Sheetz Thefts On I-81 In PA: Police (PHOTOS) Multiple Sheetz Thefts On I-81 In PA: Police (PHOTOS)
Multiple Sheetz Thefts On I-81 In PA: Police (Photos) Two thefts at a Sheetz along Interstate 81 are under investigation— and police say at least one of these incidents could be part of a series of thefts at Sheetz in multiple states along Interstate 81.  The 1900 Ritner Highway location of Sheetz had $18.36 of merchandise on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, according to Carlisle police in Pennsylvania.   The suspected April thief.Carlisle PD The suspect fled the scene in the vehicle pictured below, according to the police.  The suspect's car, according to the police. Carlisle PD On Thursday, May 4, 2023, the same Sheetz reported another th…
Suspect, Victim ID'd In Fatal Forklift Accident In Maryland Suspect, Victim ID'd In Fatal Forklift Accident In Maryland
Suspect, Victim ID'd In Fatal Forklift Accident In Maryland Police have identified both the suspect and victim in the case of the stolen forklift crash this week in Charles County. Bryce Caleb Timothy Brown, 20, broke into Lowe’s in Waldorf and stole the forklift that he took to the nearby Home Depot on Jefferson Farm Place, where he ran over Gloristine Pinkney, 73, and stole her car, according to a news release from the Charles County Sheriff's Office. It happened around 12:40 a.m. on Sunday, July 2, when officers from the sheriff’s office were called to Lowe’s on Crain Highway, where witnesses say that Brown broke in, stole a forklift, and rammed …
Former Baltimore County Employee Admits To Stealing Campaign Funds, Perjury Former Baltimore County Employee Admits To Stealing Campaign Funds, Perjury
Former Baltimore County Employee Admits To Stealing Campaign Funds, Perjury A former treasurer for two Baltimore County campaigns will face prison time after admitting to theft and perjury offenses, state officials announced on Thursday. William “Christopher” McCollum, 52, of Lutherville, the treasurer for the “Friends of Cathy Bevins” and the “Baltimore County Victory Slate” campaigns pleaded guilty on Thursday, May 25, to one count of felony theft scheme and perjury in connection to his scheme to steal campaign funds. According to prosecutors, McCollum “was systematically stealing funds raised by the committees, without the knowledge of the candidates the committ…
Cops Indicted For Selling Drugs, Fatal Crash In Separate Cases In MD: State's Attorney Cops Indicted For Selling Drugs, Fatal Crash In Separate Cases In MD: State's Attorney
Cops Indicted For Selling Drugs, Fatal Crash In Separate Cases In MD: State's Attorney A pair of Baltimore police officers who may have acted in bad faith have been indicted in two separate cases, the state’s attorney announced. Officers Cejus Watson and Alexis Acosta are being prosecuted by the agency’s Public Trust and Police Integrity Unit for charges that range from manslaughter to theft. Baltimore City State’s Attorney Ivan Bates announced on Thursday, May 4, that a grand jury indicted Watson for theft and misconduct in office after he was charged with distribution of Controlled Dangerous Substances last year. The officer allegedly stole payroll funds and left his post…
Multi-State Investigation Leads To Bust Of Thieving Romanian Nationals In MD Facing Deportation Multi-State Investigation Leads To Bust Of Thieving Romanian Nationals In MD Facing Deportation
Multi-State Investigation Leads To Bust Of Thieving Romanian Nationals In MD Facing Deportation Sometimes, it takes a village. A widespread, multi-agency investigation that coursed through multiple states has led to the apprehension of three Romanian nationals involved in a rash of recent regional burglaries and thefts throughout Maryland and Pennsylvania. Officials in Frederick County announced the arrests on Friday, March 17 following the apprehension of the three suspects, who were wanted on multiple charges and could face deportation. Those charged on out-of-state warrants: Stefan Chicui, 43; Anisoara Nistor, 41; Ana Maria Velcu, 33. Following their arrests, US Immigrations…
Manhunt Launched For Former Top Hogan Aide Who Skipped Federal Fraud Trial In Maryland Manhunt Launched For Former Top Hogan Aide Who Skipped Federal Fraud Trial In Maryland
Manhunt Launched For Former Top Hogan Aide Who Skipped Federal Fraud Trial In Maryland The search is on for one of former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan’s top lieutenants who is on the lam after he failed to make a scheduled court appearance for fraud and theft charges this week. A manhunt is underway by the US Marshals Services and other law enforcement agencies as they attempt to locate Roy McGrath, 53, the former governor’s top aide, after he failed to make a scheduled court appearance on Monday, March 13. @USMSBaltimore has initiated an interstate fugitive investigation. It is now seeking to apprehend the former Maryland governor’s top aide after he failed to appear in cou…
Charles County Fugitive Captured In Baltimore: Sheriff Charles County Fugitive Captured In Baltimore: Sheriff
Charles County Fugitive Captured In Baltimore: Sheriff Federal and Charles County investigators have tracked down and apprehended a wanted fugitive who has been on the run for more than a year. Authorities announced this week that members of the sheriff’s Warrant Unit and US Marshals Office located and arrested La Plata resident Brooke Lynn Edmonds, 27, who was wanted in connection to a robbery and assault in February 2021. On Feb. 5, 2021, a spokesperson for the sheriff’s office said that a man arrived at an apartment, when he was assaulted by Edmonds and two other suspects who punched and stabbed him while demanding his property. They also …
Inmate On The Loose After Escaping From Minimum Security At State-Run Facility Inmate On The Loose After Escaping From Minimum Security At State-Run Facility
Inmate On The Loose After Escaping From Minimum Security At State-Run Facility An inmate at a Maryland correctional facility is at large after escaping from the Central Laundry Facility on Buttercup Road in Carroll County. An alert was issued by the Sykesville Police Department regarding inmate Jeremiah Ballard, who made his great escape early on Thursday, Jan. 19, prompting a manhunt being led by the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services Investigation Unit (DPSCS). According to the DPSCS, Ballard was serving a five-year bid in minimum security for theft and assault charges. Ballard was described as being a 5-foot-10, 150-pound Black man with…
Jailed Kidnapping Suspect In Maryland Risks It All For 20 Minutes Of Freedom: Sheriff Jailed Kidnapping Suspect In Maryland Risks It All For 20 Minutes Of Freedom: Sheriff
Jailed Kidnapping Suspect In Maryland Risks It All For 20 Minutes Of Freedom: Sheriff Freedom was short-lived for an escaped inmate at the Anne Arundel County Detention Center who was able to make a run for it before being quickly picked back up by sheriff's deputies. Reid Taylor Weeks, Sr., 31, is facing new charges after temporarily escaping from custody on Wednesday, Dec. 14, and attempting to hide from investigators from the jail as he faces kidnapping and other charges, authorities announced. At approximately 2:20 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon, deputies from the Anne Arundel County Sheriff's Office were alerted about an escape from the detention center on Jennifer Road in…
Oh Deer! Police In Maryland Searching For Buck Burglars On The Loose Oh Deer! Police In Maryland Searching For Buck Burglars On The Loose
Oh Deer! Police In Maryland Searching For Buck Burglars On The Loose Police in Maryland are on the lookout for a white-tailed buck that has gone missing from a Cecil County butcher shop. The Maryland Natural Resources Police issued an alert regarding a white-tailed buck that was seemingly stolen from the Harmony Ridge Butcher Shop in Cecil County by sticky-fingered suspects. Investigators say that at approximately 6 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 2, a hunter dropped off the white-tailed buck at the butcher, and employees said that it was hung up in the shop’s refrigerated cold box and seen two hours later. The following morning, at approximately 6 a.m. on Saturday, …
Maryland Gambler Jumps In Front Of Vehicle To Stop It, Driver Hits Him Anyway Maryland Gambler Jumps In Front Of Vehicle To Stop It, Driver Hits Him Anyway
Maryland Gambler Jumps In Front Of Vehicle To Stop It, Driver Hits Him Anyway A man is in stable condition after being hit by a vehicle he jumped out in front of in an attempt to stop it outside of the Maryland Live Casino, authorities say. The victim was reportedly hit by the suspect around 3 p.m., Friday, Dec. 2 after the victim followed the suspect outside, according to Anne Arundel County Police. Investigation revealed that the suspect reportedly stole a voucher from the slot machine that the victim was gambling before leaving the casino.  The victim followed the suspect outside and stepped in front of his vehicle to attempt to stop the victim from leaving.…
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…
GUILTY: Jury Convicts PA Woman In Connection With Stealing Nancy Pelosi's Laptop At Jan. 6 Riot GUILTY: Jury Convicts PA Woman In Connection With Stealing Nancy Pelosi's Laptop At Jan. 6 Riot
Guilty: Jury Convicts PA Woman In Connection With Stealing Nancy Pelosi's Laptop At Jan. 6 Riot Former Mechanicsburg/Harrisburg woman, Riley June Williams has been found guilty by a jury in Washington, D.C. on charges related to the Jan. 6 riot in the U.S. Capitol— infamously in connection with the theft of Nancy Pelosi's laptop. The 23-year-old had been charged with stealing a laptop from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's office, entering a restricted building and other related offenses, as Daily Voice has previously reported. Over a year ago, Oct. 19, 2021, Williams pleaded not guilty to all eight charges, but she was found guilty on six charges in connection with the theft of the Speak…
Van-Driving Thief Wanted For Stealing Decorations, Other Items From Maryland Lowe's: Sheriff Van-Driving Thief Wanted For Stealing Decorations, Other Items From Maryland Lowe's: Sheriff
Van-Driving Thief Wanted For Stealing Decorations, Other Items From Maryland Lowe's: Sheriff Recognize him? The Frederick County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's assistance as they attempt to identify a real-life Grinch who stole Christmas decorations and other items from an area Lowe’s location before fleeing in a vintage van. Investigators say that the man (pictured above) walked into Lowes on Buckeystown Pike in Frederick County pushing a shopping cart. He allegedly proceeded to walk around the store and put these items in his Lowe’s cart: Maytag washing machine and accessories; Two Christmas yard decorations; One Ninja blender; A ceiling fan. In total, the stolen…
Two In Custody Following Home Invasion Robbery Involving Child In Maryland, Police Say Two In Custody Following Home Invasion Robbery Involving Child In Maryland, Police Say
Two In Custody Following Home Invasion Robbery Involving Child In Maryland, Police Say A weeks-long investigation into a violent home invasion robbery involving a young girl in Maryland who was forced to call her mom to ask for money has led to the arrest of two Washington County men, authorities announced. Denzell Jamare King, 31, and Raymon Purnell Taylor, 19, both of Hagerstown, were arrested by members of the Montgomery County Department of Police for their roles in a September robbery, officials said on Monday, Nov. 7. Shortly before 10:10 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 24, 4th District officers responded to the 15400 block of Gallaudet Avenue for the report of a robbery invol…
Wanted Teen Known To Police In Maryland Busted Breaking Into Cars At Dealership Twice Wanted Teen Known To Police In Maryland Busted Breaking Into Cars At Dealership Twice
Wanted Teen Known To Police In Maryland Busted Breaking Into Cars At Dealership Twice A Maryland teen tied to pull a fast one over members of the Charles County Sheriff's Office when he went back to the well one too many times and was caught breaking into cars parked at a Waldorf car dealership, but they were quick to dismiss his attempted subterfuge.  Marcus Anthony Swann, 19, of Newburg, who had an active warrant for his arrest for an unrelated incident, is facing new charges after being identified as a suspect who was breaking into vehicles in Waldorf last week, the Charles County Sheriff’s Office announced on Wednesday, Oct. 26. The investigation began late on Thurs…
Woman Sentenced For 'Vicious' Murder Where She Stabbed Victim 36 Times In Maryland Woman Sentenced For 'Vicious' Murder Where She Stabbed Victim 36 Times In Maryland
Woman Sentenced For 'Vicious' Murder Where She Stabbed Victim 36 Times In Maryland The woman who stabbed her victim 36 times and killed him during an unprovoked attack in Maryland will spend decades in prison after being sentenced, the Anne Arundel State's Attorney announced. Inari Molina, 27, was sentenced to life with all but 60 years suspended after pleading guilty in May to first-degree murder for her role in the death of Brian Gifford in 2019. Giffords body was found on July 27, 2019, when the Anne Arundel Police Department received a report of a foul odor coming from a white pick-up truck in a large parking lot in the 800 block of Aquahart Road in Glen Burnie. Upon…
Man Connected To Several Theft Investigations Caught Snooping Inside Montgomery County Vehicle Man Connected To Several Theft Investigations Caught Snooping Inside Montgomery County Vehicle
Man Connected To Several Theft Investigations Caught Snooping Inside Montgomery County Vehicle Montgomery County police have arrested a 33-year-old man in connection to several theft investigations, authorities say. Eric Delonty Feggins was arrested following a brief foot chase after officers saw him rummage through a vehicle he was not supposed to be in, in the 8100 block of George Avenue on Friday, Sept. 30, according to Montgomery County police. Feggins was brought to the station and interviewed, where he admitted his actions and detectives determined that he was a suspect in several theft investigations.  Feggins was later released on a $2,000 unsecured personal bond. …