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Rapist Arrested 23 Years Later, Police In Maryland Say Rapist Arrested 23 Years Later, Police In Maryland Say
Rapist Arrested 23 Years Later, Police In Maryland Say Police in Montgomery County are fearful there may be more victims after arresting a Prince George's County man for a rape 23 years ago, authorities announced. On Wednesday, Sept. 6, James Lorenzo Greene, 47, was taken into custody decades after an alleged rape and robbery in July 2000.  According to a spokesperson from the Montgomery County Department of Police, shortly before 2 a.m. on July 26, 2000, two victims were walking along Montgomery Village Avenue when they were approached by Greene, who was brandishing a handgun. Greene robbed them and raped one of the two before taking off…
Smells Like Decomposition: Officers Sniff Out MD Grandma's Remains, Mom-Daughter Duo Charged Smells Like Decomposition: Officers Sniff Out MD Grandma's Remains, Mom-Daughter Duo Charged
Smells Like Decomposition: Officers Sniff Out MD Grandma's Remains, Mom-Daughter Duo Charged A Maryland woman enlisted her 19-year-old daughter for help hiding her own mother's remains, which were found in the basement of their home weeks after her murder, authorities said. Candace Craig, 44, had help from her 19-year-old daughter Salia Hardy, hiding the remains of her mom, Margaret Craig, who she killed on May 23, police in Prince George's County said. Patrol officers responded to a home in the 200 block of Hill Road in Landover for a welfare check around 1:35 p.m. on Friday, June 2, when a 911 caller said he had not communicated with Margaret Craig for several days and was worrie…
Death Of Man Found In Wooded Area In Maryland Ruled A Homicide, Police Say Death Of Man Found In Wooded Area In Maryland Ruled A Homicide, Police Say
Death Of Man Found In Wooded Area In Maryland Ruled A Homicide, Police Say The death of a 20-year-old man whose dead body was found in the woods earlier this month in Montgomery County has been ruled a homicide, investigators announced. Edvin Moises Agustin Leon has been identified as the man who was found shot and killed shortly before 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 9 in the 9000 block of Piney Branch Road, according to the Montgomery County Department of Police. On the day of the shooting, officers arrived at the site of the reported shooting, where a police K9 found Leon’s dead body with a gunshot wound in the woods. Investigators noted that a second victim was also…
Teen Killed, Two Others Hospitalized In Early Morning Maryland Shooting, Police Say Teen Killed, Two Others Hospitalized In Early Morning Maryland Shooting, Police Say
Teen Killed, Two Others Hospitalized In Early Morning Maryland Shooting, Police Say One teen is dead and several others were injured in Montgomery County shooting, authorities say. The shooting occurred around 4 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 9 in the 100 block of Colony Road in Piney Branch.  A 19-year-old Hyattsville man, identified as Willans Anderson Alberto Cruz, was pronounced dead at the scene, and two other men were taken to a hospital in serious, but stable condition.  A fourth man was found uninjured at the scene.  The preliminary investigation by detectives has determined that the victims were at the location when they were approached by an unknown numbe…
$10K Reward Offered To Identify Note-Passing Maryland Bank Robber $10K Reward Offered To Identify Note-Passing Maryland Bank Robber
$10K Reward Offered To Identify Note-Passing Maryland Bank Robber Detectives have released images of suspects believed to be involved in several armed bank robberies in Gaithersburg, authorities say. The first robbery occurred on Thursday, Sept. 8 around 5 p.m., at the TD Bank in the 800 block of West Diamond Avenue. During the robbery, the suspect passed an employee a note demanding money and stating that he had a gun and a pipe bomb. The employee then handed over an undisclosed amount of cash to the suspect who left the bank. In the second robbery on Tuesday, Sept. 27, just before 5 p.m., the TD Bank in the 15000 block of Shady Grove Road was reported t…
VIDEO: $10K Reward Offered For Information On Montgomery 7-Eleven Armed Robbery VIDEO: $10K Reward Offered For Information On Montgomery 7-Eleven Armed Robbery
Video: $10K Reward Offered For Information On Montgomery 7-Eleven Armed Robbery A $10,000 reward is being offered for information on suspects accused of violently robbing a 7-Eleven in Montgomery County, authorities say. Investigation revealed that two suspects entered the store in the 5100 block of River Road around 3 a.m., and placed merchandise on the counter at the cash register to pay for them. When the clerk was giving change back to one of the suspects, a second suspect lifted his shirt to reveal a handgun, and instructed the clerk to open the cash register to give them money, according to Montgomery County police. Detectives Investigate Armed Robbery of a 7…
Maryland Cop Killer Who Confessed To 51-Year-Old Cold Case Ordered To Be Held Without Bond Maryland Cop Killer Who Confessed To 51-Year-Old Cold Case Ordered To Be Held Without Bond
Maryland Cop Killer Who Confessed To 51-Year-Old Cold Case Ordered To Be Held Without Bond A killer who admitted to murdering a Montgomery County Police Officer over 50 years ago has been ordered to be held without bond, authorities say. Larry Smith, 71, will be held without bond pending his trial for the murder of Montgomery County Special Deputy Sheriff Captain James Tappen Hall in 1971, according to Montgomery County police. Captain Hall was murdered in October of 1971Montgomery County Police The case, which had been cold for over half a century was solved after the killer admitted to the murder earlier this month. Larry David Smith, also known as Larry David Becker, admi…
Maryland Cop Killer Confesses To 51-Year-Old Cold Case Maryland Cop Killer Confesses To 51-Year-Old Cold Case
Maryland Cop Killer Confesses To 51-Year-Old Cold Case A case that has been cold for over half a century has been solved after a killer admitted to the murder of a Maryland officer, authorities say. Authorities have arrested 71-year-old Larry David Smith, also known as Larry David Becker, after he admitted his involvement in the murder of Montgomery County Special Deputy Sheriff Capt. James Tappen Hall in 1971, according to Montgomery County police. Hall was found critically injured on the night of Saturday, Oct. 23, 1971, after a witness reported seeing a man lying face down in the southeast parking lot of the Manor Country Club in the 14…
Three Charged For AT&T Armed Robberies, Pistol-Whipping Employee In Maryland: Police Three Charged For AT&T Armed Robberies, Pistol-Whipping Employee In Maryland: Police
Three Charged For AT&T Armed Robberies, Pistol-Whipping Employee In Maryland: Police Several people have been charged in connection to the robbery of an AT&T store in Rockville, authorities say. Jalonte Malik Cole, 27, Sammie David Smith, 28, and Rayvon Marquis Drayton, 25, are accused of the armed robbery of the store in the 12000 block of Rockville Pike that occurred Thursday, Aug.18, according to Montgomery County Police. The suspects entered the store shortly before 9 p.m., announcing the robbery by whipping a victim on the head with a handgun, police said. The suspects then forced employees into the back office and storage area of the store and demanded the employ…
Not Lovin' It: Two Charged With McDonald's Robberies In DMV Area Not Lovin' It: Two Charged With McDonald's Robberies In DMV Area
Not Lovin' It: Two Charged With McDonald's Robberies In DMV Area Two men have been arrested after a string of armed robberies at fast food joints throughout the DMV area, police in Maryland announced. Upper Marlboro residents Zachary Kinnell, 21, and Brian Elzey, 20, were apprehended and charged by police in Montgomery County after an armed robbery at McDonald’s in the 2700 block of University Boulevard West in Kensington. The initial investigation determined that two suspects - later identified as Kinnell and Elzey - entered the drive-thru in a silver Chevrolet Cruze and ordered food on Wednesday, Aug. 3, police said. One of the suspects then allegedly…
Two Busted, One At Large For Robbing Maryland Home Depot, Pepper-Spraying Security Officer Two Busted, One At Large For Robbing Maryland Home Depot, Pepper-Spraying Security Officer
Two Busted, One At Large For Robbing Maryland Home Depot, Pepper-Spraying Security Officer Detectives are searching for a third suspect in connection to a theft and assault at a Home Depot in Montgomery County, authorities say. Three suspects allegedly entered the store in the 14000 block of Georgia Avenue shortly after 9:30 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 2, according to Montgomery County police. When the three were confronted by a security officer, one of the suspects pepper-sprayed him before fleeing the scene in a gray Dodge Charger. The Dodge Charger was located and officers attempted to stop it on Georgia Avenue near Randolph Road, police said. The suspects continued driving at a hig…
VIDEO: Suspect Sought After Pointing Gun At Maryland Gas Station Clerk During Armed Robbery VIDEO: Suspect Sought After Pointing Gun At Maryland Gas Station Clerk During Armed Robbery
Video: Suspect Sought After Pointing Gun At Maryland Gas Station Clerk During Armed Robbery Police are asking for the public's help identifying a man connected to an armed robbery of a gas station back in June, authorities say. The robbery occurred on Sunday, June 12 at the Exxon gas station in the 9300 block of Georgia Avenue shortly after 1 p.m., according to Montgomery County Police. Surveillance footage of the incident has been released in hopes of identifying the suspect, who initially entered the store asking about cigarettes. The suspect then pointed a black handgun at the victim and demanded cash, police said. The victim opened the register and the suspect took off with a…
Suspects At Large After Armed Robbery, Tying Up Maryland Gas Station Employee: Police Suspects At Large After Armed Robbery, Tying Up Maryland Gas Station Employee: Police
Suspects At Large After Armed Robbery, Tying Up Maryland Gas Station Employee: Police Images have been released of two men who allegedly tied up and robbed a gas station employee at gunpoint in Gaithersburg, authorities say. The men entered the Sunoco Gas Station in the 8300 block of Colesville Road to use the lottery machine around 1:13 p.m., Wednesday, June 22, according to Montgomery County Police. After a few minutes, the men requested assistance, which required the employee to leave the secured cashier area. When the employee opened the door to the secured cashier area, the suspects forced their way in and displayed a handgun, police added. The suspects tied up the em…
VIDEO: Suspect At-Large After Strong-Armed Robbery Of Maryland Wendy's VIDEO: Suspect At-Large After Strong-Armed Robbery Of Maryland Wendy's
Video: Suspect At-Large After Strong-Armed Robbery Of Maryland Wendy's Police have released surveillance footage in hopes of identifying a suspect who robbed a Montgomery County Wendy's, authorities say. Detectives responded to reports of a strong-armed robbery at the restaurant in the 14000 block of Connecticut Avenue around 6:30 p.m., Thursday, July 21, according to Montgomery County police.  Video suggests the suspect entered the Wendy's and approached the counter to order food, according to investigators. When the employee opened the register to accept change, the suspect lunged over the counter and ripped the register tray out of the drawer. The emp…
Suspect At Large After Placing Gun On Back Of 7-Eleven Clerk During Maryland Robbery: Police Suspect At Large After Placing Gun On Back Of 7-Eleven Clerk During Maryland Robbery: Police
Suspect At Large After Placing Gun On Back Of 7-Eleven Clerk During Maryland Robbery: Police Police are asking for the public's help identifying a suspect involved in an armed robbery of a 7-Eleven in Montgomery County, authorities say. Images have been released of the suspect who robbed the store on the 12800 block of Clopper Road around 3 a.m., Saturday, July 23, according to Montgomery County police. In released surveillance photos, the suspect can be seen on camera entering the store and running up behind the employee, placing a gun to his back, and demanding money from the cash registers. The employee complied and the suspect removed the money and ran out of the store towards…
Suspect At Large In Maryland After Assaulting 7-Eleven Clerk, Stealing Property: Police Suspect At Large In Maryland After Assaulting 7-Eleven Clerk, Stealing Property: Police
Suspect At Large In Maryland After Assaulting 7-Eleven Clerk, Stealing Property: Police Surveillance footage has been released of a suspect who attacked an employee with pliers in an armed robbery of a 7-Eleven in Montgomery County, authorities say. Investigators are hoping releasing the footage will assist in identifying the suspect who robbed the store in the 15800 block of Frederick Road the afternoon of Sunday, July 10, according to Montgomery County Police. The male suspect entered the store around 3:15 p.m., and went behind the counter to demand that the victim give him property, police said. The suspect then charged at the employee with a set of pliers and began punchin…
Alert Issued By Police In Maryland Amid Investigation Into String Of Bank Robberies Alert Issued By Police In Maryland Amid Investigation Into String Of Bank Robberies
Alert Issued By Police In Maryland Amid Investigation Into String Of Bank Robberies Images of a suspect believed to be involved in at least three bank robberies in Montgomery County have been released in an effort to identify them, authorities say. Detectives believe the suspect was involved in separate robberies from Tuesday Jan. 18 through Saturday, March 12, according to Montgomery County police. On Tuesday, Jan. 18, the suspect entered a bank on the 3500 block of Spencerville Road in Burtonsville and slid a note to the bank teller at 3:10 p.m., announcing the robbery and demanding money to which the teller complied, investigators said. On Friday, Feb. 18, the suspect …
Investigators Release Surveillance Video Of Armed Wing Stop Robbery In Maryland Investigators Release Surveillance Video Of Armed Wing Stop Robbery In Maryland
Investigators Release Surveillance Video Of Armed Wing Stop Robbery In Maryland Images of the armed man who attempted to rob a Montgomery Village Wing Stop earlier this month have been released in an effort to help identify the suspected robber, authorities say. The suspect entered the restaurant in the 20200 block of Goshen Road around 11 p.m., Saturday, July 2, police say. The suspect then pointed a gun at an employee and demanded money, fleeing when he saw another employee talking on a cell phone.  Investigators said that the suspect is described as a black male in his mid-twenties and is approximately 5-feet 11-inches tall with a thin build. He was wearing a…
Police Release Images Of Wanted 7-Eleven Robbers Police Release Images Of Wanted 7-Eleven Robbers
Police Release Images Of Wanted 7-Eleven Robbers Police are asking fo the public's help identifying two suspects in an armed robbery of a Montgomery County convenience store, authorities say. The two suspects robbed the 7-Eleven store in the 15500 block of New Hampshire Avenue shortly after 1:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 12, according to Montgomery County Police. The suspects walked into the store and approached an employee, pointing a handgun at them and demanding money. The employee handed over the money from the cash register and the suspects left in a silver vehicle.  One suspect is described as weighing approximately 200 pounds. He …