Maryland Man Kills Mom, Child In Mass Stabbing In Pennsylvania: Authorities Maryland Man Kills Mom, Child In Mass Stabbing In Pennsylvania: Authorities
Maryland Man Kills Mom, Child In Mass Stabbing In Pennsylvania: Authorities A mass stabbing at a home in York has left a 34-year-old woman and a 5-year-old child dead on Monday, August 22, authorities say. Pennsylvania state police were called to the stabbing in Firebox Court, Hopewell Township,  at 7:19 p.m. according to a release the following morning. Local police and state troopers arrived to find multiple people had been stabbed and dispatchers initially said this was a "mass casualty" incident. In total, four people were hurt—Jacqueline Fousek, 63, and Joseph Fousek, 28, both of Stewartstown were seriously hurt, so they were treated at the scene and rus…
Community Celebrates Life Of 'Beloved Police Department Employee' In Maryland Community Celebrates Life Of 'Beloved Police Department Employee' In Maryland
Community Celebrates Life Of 'Beloved Police Department Employee' In Maryland A Maryland community is mourning the loss of one of their own after the passing of a City of Laurel Police Department employee, officials say. Communications Specialist Clifton F. Noland, 65, was surrounded by loved ones as he passed away peacefully at his home Tuesday, Aug. 16, the City of Laurel Police Department announced. Noland was raised in Glen Burnie and served as a beloved City of Laurel police dispatcher for 19 years before retiring in 2020, according to the department.  It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a beloved City of Laurel Police Department employe…
Maryland Filmmakers Killed In I-95 Crash Returning From Philadelphia Production Maryland Filmmakers Killed In I-95 Crash Returning From Philadelphia Production
Maryland Filmmakers Killed In I-95 Crash Returning From Philadelphia Production A pair of young filmmakers from the Baltimore area were killed in a crash on Interstate 95 in Delaware while returning from a production in Philadelphia, according to news reports and those who knew them. Martin Whittier, 37, and Nate Brubaker, 27, were heading south in a 2020 BMW M2 when the car became disabled in the middle lane of the highway around 10:20 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11 in Newark, DE, according to Delaware State Police and the pair's associates. A white 2017 Freightliner box truck also traveling southbound struck the BMW from behind, and pushed it in southern direction, towa…
Virginia Native, Army Veteran Brigette Lorraine Oden Dies Suddenly, 26 Virginia Native, Army Veteran Brigette Lorraine Oden Dies Suddenly, 26
Virginia Native, Army Veteran Brigette Lorraine Oden Dies Suddenly, 26 Friends and family of Brigette Lorraine Oden remember her as a passionate young woman who served her family and her country.  The 26-year-old died unexpectedly on July 16, leaving behind a loving family and many friends, her obituary said. As a young adult from Virginia Beach, Oden left home to graduate from West Virginia University, and later receive a  graduate degree in legal studies from Regent University, according to a GoFundMe page created in her honor. She began her professional career as a paralegal specialist in the rank of Staff Sergeant in the West Virginia Army National Guard…
Funeral Arrangements Set For Teen Reportedly Shot Over Gatorade Bottle In West Baltimore Funeral Arrangements Set For Teen Reportedly Shot Over Gatorade Bottle In West Baltimore
Funeral Arrangements Set For Teen Reportedly Shot Over Gatorade Bottle In West Baltimore The family of the teenage girl that was killed by a 9-year-old boy who the state says is too young to charge, said their daughter was killed over a bottle of Gatorade, reports the New York Post. As previously reported by Daily Voice, NyKayla Strawder, 15, was shot in the head by the boy on her front porch in the 600 block of Linnard Street, Saturday, Aug. 6. Her family says the young gunman had a dispute with Strawder's 11 year old brother, and came to settle it with a gun. When NyKayla opened the door, the plan allegedly changed, continued the New York Post. NyKayla allegedly told the 9-ye…
'He Never Even Truly Had A Chance To Live:' Family Mourns Fatal Maryland Hit-Run Victim 'He Never Even Truly Had A Chance To Live:' Family Mourns Fatal Maryland Hit-Run Victim
'He Never Even Truly Had A Chance To Live:' Family Mourns Fatal Maryland Hit-Run Victim A reward has been offered in connection to a hit and run that killed a skateboarder in Columbia, states a fundraiser created by the victim's family. As previously reported by Daily Voice, Joseph Shawn Delibertis, 32, was struck and killed by an unknown vehicle on Snowden River Parkway near Oakland Mills Road. A $5,000 reward is being offered by Howard County police for information that could lead to an arrest in the case, states the GoFundMe. The family of Delibertis says he "never even truly had a chance to live" before being struck by the vehicle that took his life. Funds from the GoFun…
Flags To Fly At Half-Staff To Honor Beloved Carrol County Community Member Oscar Baker Flags To Fly At Half-Staff To Honor Beloved Carrol County Community Member Oscar Baker
Flags To Fly At Half-Staff To Honor Beloved Carrol County Community Member Oscar Baker The Carroll County government will fly its flags at half-staff through the rest of the week to celebrate the life and honor the passing of lifelong Mount Airy resident and civil servant Oscar Baker. Baker died on Saturday, July 23, shortly before his 100th birthday and following more than six decades of active service to the residents of Mount Airy and the surrounding communities throughout the county and state. All flags have been ordered to fly at half-staff through the end of the day on Friday, July 29, following Baker’s funeral. Aside from his active service, Baker also served as Presi…
'He Was Never Looking For Trouble' Man Killed In Frederick Shooting Survived By Young Children 'He Was Never Looking For Trouble' Man Killed In Frederick Shooting Survived By Young Children
'He Was Never Looking For Trouble' Man Killed In Frederick Shooting Survived By Young Children Police have identified the young father from Montgomery VIllage who was killed in a weekend shooting, authorities say. Michael Isaiah Olaniyi, 26, was fatally shot in the 300 block of North Market Street around 3:30 a.m., Saturday, July 23, according to Frederick police. Family of Olaniyi say that he was wrongfully shot after "having a night out having fun with his older siblings", in a fundraiser created to help support his loved ones. The "full of life" father leaves behind two young children. Police are asking anyone with information that may be helpful in this investigation to contact…
Maryland Mom Dies Six Days After Delivering Baby Boy Maryland Mom Dies Six Days After Delivering Baby Boy
Maryland Mom Dies Six Days After Delivering Baby Boy Support is surging for the family of a Maryland mom, who died six days after delivering a baby boy. Ashley Hood grew up in Accokeek but now lives in Waldorf, according to her Facebook page. It was not clear how she died, but those who knew her said it was sudden and unexpected — leaving baby Mason Alexander without a mother. Posted by Ashley Hood on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 "Ashley was a light to any room she entered," Danielle DiVitorio writes on a GoFundMe page for Ashley's family.  "Her vivacious personality and infectious, deep and hearty laugh was often contagious. Her soul was …
Mother Was At Gender Reveal Party When Learning Teen Son Was Shot At Maryland Carnival Mother Was At Gender Reveal Party When Learning Teen Son Was Shot At Maryland Carnival
Mother Was At Gender Reveal Party When Learning Teen Son Was Shot At Maryland Carnival A joyous occasion turned into a disastrous one for a Maryland mother who learned that her teen son had been shot while attending a gender reveal party for her second grandchild, those supporting her said. On Friday, July 15, Deanna Cornish was preparing for the gender reveal when she received a phone call alerting her that her son, 16-year-old Syncere Smith, was shot at a fire department carnival in St. Mary's County, according to her brother, who set up a GoFundMe page for the family. Cornish rushed more than two hours home, but received the devastating news that her son didn't make it aft…
VA Boy Is 2nd 6-Year-Old Boy With Autism To Drown On East Coast In 24 Hour Span VA Boy Is 2nd 6-Year-Old Boy With Autism To Drown On East Coast In 24 Hour Span
VA Boy Is 2nd 6-Year-Old Boy With Autism To Drown On East Coast In 24 Hour Span Two 6-year-old boys with autism — one from Virginia the other from New York — drowned near their homes over 600 miles away from each other just days apart. Landon “Waldy” Raber, who is non-verbal and has Down syndrome, was found dead in a pond around 5:30 a.m. Monday, July 11 after he wandered away from his home in Buckingham County Sunday evening, authorities said. Onnex Thompson-Hall, a 6-year-old boy with autism, was also found dead in a pond the day before not too far from his home in upstate New York. He was reported missing from the Washington County Fairgrounds at around 10:40 a.m.…
Bethesda Man Was Last Remaining Member Of His Family — Then He Was Killed Bethesda Man Was Last Remaining Member Of His Family — Then He Was Killed
Bethesda Man Was Last Remaining Member Of His Family — Then He Was Killed Zackary Freeling was the last surviving member of his immediate family. His brother Sam died by suicide in 2013. Four years later, his father died the same way. Then in 2020, his mom passed away. On Oct. 18, 2021, the 26-year-old former Bethesda resident was killed in the entryway of his D.C. home. His murder still remains unsolved and, while his immediate family is not here to fight for justice, many who loved him are.  "We know who took Zack's young life, but the police require more evidence," they said on a GoFundMe launched in an effort to solve the case. "We are fundraising for a re…