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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…
Misbehaving Minors Cancels White Marsh Carnival: Officials Misbehaving Minors Cancels White Marsh Carnival: Officials
Misbehaving Minors Cancels White Marsh Carnival: Officials 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 …
Man Killed, Woman Hospitalized By Stray Bullet In Baltimore County: Police Man Killed, Woman Hospitalized By Stray Bullet In Baltimore County: Police
Man Killed, Woman Hospitalized By Stray Bullet In Baltimore County: Police A death investigation has been launched in Baltimore County after a 27-year-old man was found gunned down overnight and a woman was hit by a stray bullet, police say. Jordan Taylor has been identified by investigators as the person who was fatally shot late on Friday night in the 5700 block of Emelia Avenue in White Marsh, though his death remains under investigation. Shortly after 10:30 p.m. on March 29, officers from the Baltimore County Police Department were called to investigate reports of shots fired in the area, where they found Taylor suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was …
Dive Operations, Vehicle Recovery Paused At Key Bridge Due To Hazardous Conditions: Officials Dive Operations, Vehicle Recovery Paused At Key Bridge Due To Hazardous Conditions: Officials
Dive Operations, Vehicle Recovery Paused At Key Bridge Due To Hazardous Conditions: Officials Crews continue to work around the clock to contain possibly hazardous materials that were spilled during the Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore. The US Coast Guard issued an update on Thursday afternoon after dive operations and vehicle recovery efforts were temporarily paused due to the hazardous conditions caused by the wreckage and debris. NTSBgov According to the Baltimore County Police Department, the agency remains on the water to help secure the area around the collapse site, where there were 56 containers of hazardous materials onboard the Dali. Officials said that those container…
Noise Complaint Leads To Hours-Long Police Standoff In Maryland, Police Say Noise Complaint Leads To Hours-Long Police Standoff In Maryland, Police Say
Noise Complaint Leads To Hours-Long Police Standoff In Maryland, Police Say An hours-long police standoff in Carroll County ended peacefully on Wednesday afternoon after officers were put through their paces in Taneytown. Shortly before 10:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 26, officers from the Taneytown Police Department were called to Starboard Drive to investigate "a habitual noise complaint," though things rapidly escalated.  Google Maps street view According to investigators, "after making contact with the homeowner, Taneytown Police Officers were able to see the homeowner bend down beneath the window of the house and come back up with what appeared to be …
Fast-Moving Porch Fire Causes $500K In Damage To Northern Maryland Home Fast-Moving Porch Fire Causes $500K In Damage To Northern Maryland Home
Fast-Moving Porch Fire Causes $500K In Damage To Northern Maryland Home Multiple agencies were called overnight to a Carroll County home when flames broke out on the front porch of a Westminster home, according to the Maryland Fire Marshal. Shortly before 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday night, members of the Manchester Volunteer Fire Company and other nearby departments responded to the 1800 block of Ships Quarters Court, where an occupant inside the home reported the fire.  Tonight WFD volunteers and CCDFEMS “C-Shift” paid staff responded on box 04-22 for the working house fire. This is just one of many high acuity calls crews throughout Carroll County respond…
Black Infiniti Linked To Mass DC Shooting That Left Maryland Man Dead Located, Police Say Black Infiniti Linked To Mass DC Shooting That Left Maryland Man Dead Located, Police Say
Black Infiniti Linked To Mass DC Shooting That Left Maryland Man Dead Located, Police Say It took less than 24 hours for members of the Metropolitan Police Department to track down a vehicle that was linked to Sunday's mass shooting in Northwest DC that left two dead and five hospitalized. On Tuesday, 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. The following morning, the department announced that the vehicle has been located, but no suspects have been identified or apprehended as of 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, …
Former Maryland Fire Marshal, State Police Captain Rocco Gabriele Dies At 90 Former Maryland Fire Marshal, State Police Captain Rocco Gabriele Dies At 90
Former Maryland Fire Marshal, State Police Captain Rocco Gabriele Dies At 90 Rocco J. Gabriele, a man who spent his life serving the people of Maryland has died at the age of 90, officials confirmed. Gabriele, who was the longest-serving State Fire Marshal of Maryland for nearly two decades and was also a member of state police department passed away on Wednesday, March 13, surrounded by his family.  State Fire Marshal Rocco Gabriele accepting his appointment as the Maryland State Fire Marshal Office Of The Maryland State Fire Marshal He was first appointed to the position on Nov. 1, 1982, and when he retired in 2001, only one other State Fire Mar…
Teen Girl Dies While Riding Outside Train Car Headed To Silver Spring Station Teen Girl Dies While Riding Outside Train Car Headed To Silver Spring Station
Teen Girl Dies While Riding Outside Train Car Headed To Silver Spring Station A teen girl died while riding outside a train car, also known as "train surfing," in Maryland Friday morning, March 1, officials said. An announcement was made by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority around 3:35 p.m. stating that the girl had passed while riding outside of a car that was headed to the Silver Spring station. We are deeply saddened to learn that a teenage girl lost her life this morning while riding outside of a train car en route to Silver Spring station. Our thoughts are with the victim’s family. #wmata — Metro Forward (@wmata) March 1, 2024 The WMATA iss…
Teen Girl Becomes Third Fatality In Baltimore Townhouse Fire That Left 19 Displaced (UPDATE) Teen Girl Becomes Third Fatality In Baltimore Townhouse Fire That Left 19 Displaced (UPDATE)
Teen Girl Becomes Third Fatality In Baltimore Townhouse Fire That Left 19 Displaced (Update) Three people, including two minors, have now been confirmed dead after a Baltimore townhouse fire left 19 families displaced earlier this week. An 8-year-old boy was one of three people found unconscious when firefighters battled the blaze at the 3400 block of E. Lombard Street in Southeast Baltimore Tuesday, Feb. 27. The boy died hours after he was rescued, while a 13-year-old girl and a 22-year-old man were taken to a nearby hospital in critical condition. The man was pronounced dead Wednesday, and the girl died Thursday afternoon, according to CBS. The cause of the fire remains und…
Maryland State House Placed On Lockdown Due To 'Security Threat' (DEVELOPING) Maryland State House Placed On Lockdown Due To 'Security Threat' (DEVELOPING)
Maryland State House Placed On Lockdown Due To 'Security Threat' (Developing) The Maryland State House in Annapolis was locked down on Thursday afternoon and some were instructed to shelter in place due to an undisclosed "security threat," officials confirm. Armed officers were called to the building following a threat that was reportedly made, prompting to an evacuation of some and leaving others to temporarily barricade inside as a precaution. No details about the purported threat have been released. In a statement, the governor's office confirmed that the incident was ongoing. "The Maryland State House is currently under lockdown for a security threat. No other …
Thousands Of Biometric Gun Safes Being Recalled Due To Faulty Locks That May Fail: CPSC Thousands Of Biometric Gun Safes Being Recalled Due To Faulty Locks That May Fail: CPSC
Thousands Of Biometric Gun Safes Being Recalled Due To Faulty Locks That May Fail: Cpsc Multiple biometric gun safes are being recalled nationwide due to locks that can fail and allow access to unauthorized users, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced.  On Thursday, Feb. 22, the agency issued a series of recall alerts regarding four safes that are subject to the recall due to the faulty locks.  Products subject to the recall:  Awesafe Biometric Gun Safes Awesafe Biometric Gun Safes CPSC MouTec brand Biometric Firearm Safes MouTec brand Biometric Firearm Safes CPSC Machir Biometric Personal Safes Machir Biometric Personal Safe…
Tributes Pour In After Death Of Maryland Fire Chief Mickey Day: ‘Tremendous Community Leader' Tributes Pour In After Death Of Maryland Fire Chief Mickey Day: ‘Tremendous Community Leader'
Tributes Pour In After Death Of Maryland Fire Chief Mickey Day: ‘Tremendous Community Leader' Tributes are flooding social media after the death of longtime Maryland volunteer firefighter Mickey Day. Day passed away in the loving embrace of his family at Johns Hopkins Hospital (Baltimore) on Tuesday, Jan. 2. His death was announced by the West Friendship Volunteer Fire Department, where he had served as Chief while providing decades of service to surrounding communities. It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Chief Mickey Day. Chief Day passed away this afternoon at Johns... Posted by West Friendship Volunteer Fire Department on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 Day's d…
Three Teens Shot In Front Of Maryland High School: Police Three Teens Shot In Front Of Maryland High School: Police
Three Teens Shot In Front Of Maryland High School: Police Three teenagers were hospitalized on Friday morning when a shooting broke out outside Carver Vocation Technical High School in West Baltimore. Acting Baltimore Deputy Commissioner Kevin Jones confirmed that at around 7:50 a.m. on Friday morning, there was a shooting on the corner of Presstman Street and North Bentalou Street, possibly after a fight broke out.  Confirmed shooting at the corner of Presstman at North Bentalou Street, PIO on scene. More information to be released once available. pic.twitter.com/iBhm7XF2yv — Baltimore Police (@BaltimorePolice) October 27, 2023 Within minute…
Multiple People Shot Near Maryland Shopping Center, Sheriff Says (DEVELOPING) Multiple People Shot Near Maryland Shopping Center, Sheriff Says (DEVELOPING)
Multiple People Shot Near Maryland Shopping Center, Sheriff Says (Developing) Multiple people were injured in a Joppa shooting on Saturday afternoon, the Harford County Sheriff confirmed. Deputies were called to the 300 block of Trimble Road shortly after noon on Saturday, Aug. 26, where there was a reported shooting with multiple victims who were injured near the Joppatowne Plaza. Volunteer Firefighters from @jmvfc8 and several @HarfordCoDES units are on scene of an incident with multiple people injured in the 300 block of Trimble Road, #JoppaMD. @Harford_Sheriff is the lead agency for this incident and will update then they have more information. pic.twitter.co…
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…
'Carey Boyz' Face 887 Years In Prison For Roles In Drug Trafficking Organization In MD 'Carey Boyz' Face 887 Years In Prison For Roles In Drug Trafficking Organization In MD
'Carey Boyz' Face 887 Years In Prison For Roles In Drug Trafficking Organization In MD Eight members of the “Carey Boyz” drug trafficking organization in Maryland are facing hundreds of years in prison following a massive drug bust, the Baltimore City State’s Attorney announced. Prosecutors say that the members of the organization have been arrested and indicted for their roles in selling cocaine and fentanyl in the Sandtown-Winchester neighborhood, specifically around the 1700 block of North Carey Street. Those arrested following a five-month investigation: Raheem Gaither (supplier); Jonathan Chambers (mid-level leadership); Gregory Carmichael (mid-level leadership); Tysh…
Roads Reopened After Investigation Into 'Hazardous Device' In Baltimore County (DEVELOPING) Roads Reopened After Investigation Into 'Hazardous Device' In Baltimore County (DEVELOPING)
Roads Reopened After Investigation Into 'Hazardous Device' In Baltimore County (Developing) Traffic has reopened in Middle River and a school lockdown has been lifted following an investigation into an explosive device by Baltimore County Police. At approximately 7 a.m. on Wednesday, May 31, detectives were conducting a joint investigation at a home in the 700 block of Middle River Road when they came upon a suspicious device that was potentially an explosive, police say. The situation forced a road closure on Middle River Road between Compass Road and Biggs Road for more than an hour while the Baltimore County Police Department’s HazMat team investigated. (9:06 a.m.) Middle …
Man Electrocuted, Killed After Push Onto Subway Tracks In Baltimore Near Children's Museum Man Electrocuted, Killed After Push Onto Subway Tracks In Baltimore Near Children's Museum
Man Electrocuted, Killed After Push Onto Subway Tracks In Baltimore Near Children's Museum A 28-year-old man is dead after a tragic accident in Baltimore, authorities confirm. Emergency crews rushed to the Port Discovery subway station in the 600 block of East Baltimore Street around 5:30 p.m. after receiving reports that a man had fallen onto the subway tracks. Officers arrived at the tracks to find medics already attempting to save the life of the man but were tragically unable to. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators say that the victim was standing near the edge of the platform at the station when an unidentified man pushed him from behind, causing him to…
Suspected Killer On The Loose In Baltimore, Police Urge Public To Stay Away Suspected Killer On The Loose In Baltimore, Police Urge Public To Stay Away
Suspected Killer On The Loose In Baltimore, Police Urge Public To Stay Away Detectives are on the lookout for a man they say killed at least two people over the weekend.  Baltimore police have identified Marvelle Antonio Worsley, 48, as the suspect behind the deaths of Darlene Briscoe, 69, and Charles Murray, 41.  Worsley is also accused of critically injuring a 31-year-old woman in the incident.  Police say that on Saturday, April 1, Worsley shot the three victims in the 2300 block of Woodring Avenue, just a few blocks away from his residence in the 3200 block of Woodring Avenue. Police are urging the public to stay away from Worsley if they come …
Here's What We Know About Wednesday's Explosion At Baltimore Waste Water Plant Here's What We Know About Wednesday's Explosion At Baltimore Waste Water Plant
Here's What We Know About Wednesday's Explosion At Baltimore Waste Water Plant An explosion at a Baltimore County wastewater treatment plant sparked a two-alarm fire late Wednesday morning, as previously reported by Daily Voice. The incident heavily damaged a building at the Back River Waste Water Treatment plant, but did not interrupt operations, according to Baltimore County officials. Crews were first called to the scene around 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 15, for reports of a building fire and explosion.  Upon arrival, the fire was located in a large industrial building used by Baltimore City contractor, Synagro, which converts waste into pellets for agricultural…
Search Launched For Suspect In Hours-Long Baltimore County Barricade Situation Search Launched For Suspect In Hours-Long Baltimore County Barricade Situation
Search Launched For Suspect In Hours-Long Baltimore County Barricade Situation The search is on for a 24-year-old man in Baltimore County who is considered armed and dangerous after an officer suffered non-life-threatening injuries amid a lengthy standoff in Cockeysville. An alert was issued by the Baltimore County Police Department on Wednesday, Feb. 8, which released a photo of David Emory Linthicum, who is considered armed and dangerous. Original story - Baltimore County Police Ask Some Cockeysville Residents To Shelter In Place (DEVELOPING) According to police, Linthicum has long, auburn-colored hair, brown eyes, and a beard. He was last seen wearing a black ho…
Baltimore Man Used 3D Printer To Decorate Xmas Tree Of Weapons, Make Ghost Guns Baltimore Man Used 3D Printer To Decorate Xmas Tree Of Weapons, Make Ghost Guns
Baltimore Man Used 3D Printer To Decorate Xmas Tree Of Weapons, Make Ghost Guns A Baltimore man prohibited from possessing firearms was arrested for using a 3-D printer to manufacture ghost guns after a social media post caught the attention of law enforcement, authorities say. Kevin Wallace, 49, was arrested on Thursday, Dec. 29, after a search warrant was executed at a home in the 400 block of North Rose Street around 4:40 p.m., according to Baltimore police. Investigators found 20 guns that were in various stages of assembly inside of the dwelling, and say that Wallace was using a 3-D printer to manufacture the guns. A Christmas tree decorated in what appear to be g…
Teen, Two Minors Busted For Attempted Audi Carjacking Outside Maryland Grocery Store: Police Teen, Two Minors Busted For Attempted Audi Carjacking Outside Maryland Grocery Store: Police
Teen, Two Minors Busted For Attempted Audi Carjacking Outside Maryland Grocery Store: Police The owner of an Audi was able to fight off a teen and two minors who viciously beat him outside a Maryland grocery store before the trio was ultimately apprehended by police in Montgomery County, officials announced. Washington, DC resident Kaiyon Denell Porter, and two juvenile suspects are facing charges following a violent attempted carjacking that saw a Good Samaritan coming to the aid of the Audi owner, investigators say. The incident began at approximately 8:50 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 21, when Montgomery County Department of Police 3rd District officers were downtown and spotted three&nb…
First Responders Called To 'Obvious Explosion' Involving Several Maryland Homes: Fire Union First Responders Called To 'Obvious Explosion' Involving Several Maryland Homes: Fire Union
First Responders Called To 'Obvious Explosion' Involving Several Maryland Homes: Fire Union At least three people are injured following an apparent explosion in Baltimore's Pigtown neighborhood, authorities say. Officials were called to the explosion in the 1100 block of Bayard Street the afternoon of Tuesday, Nov. 22, according to Baltimore Fire representatives.  In the explosion in the 1100blk of Bayard St, the house was occupied at the time. 3 injuries reported: 1 serious and 2 critical. More updates to follow as they become available. pic.twitter.com/gDk69sRARi — Baltimore Fire (@BaltimoreFire) November 22, 2022 The home was occupied at the time of the explosion. Two peop…
Baltimore County's First Female Police Chief Melissa Hyatt To Step Down Next Month Baltimore County's First Female Police Chief Melissa Hyatt To Step Down Next Month
Baltimore County's First Female Police Chief Melissa Hyatt To Step Down Next Month Baltimore County’s top cop is out. Police Chief Melissa Hyatt announced on Wednesday, Nov. 16 that she will be stepping down at the end of County Executive Johnny Olszewski's first term after becoming the county's first female police chief in June 2019. In a statement, Hyatt said that her last day on the job on Sunday, Dec. 4. “Police chiefs are appointed for finite terms in order to accomplish specific goals and objectives of County leadership,” she said. "With the end of my term quickly approaching, I am both saddened to be leaving my Baltimore County family and excited to see what …
Man Shot During Escalating Altercation Outside Popular Maryland Restaurant Man Shot During Escalating Altercation Outside Popular Maryland Restaurant
Man Shot During Escalating Altercation Outside Popular Maryland Restaurant Detectives in Montgomery County are seeking the public’s assistance in tracking down a gunman who shot a man and punched another in the face at a popular restaurant. A shooting suspect is at large in Maryland following an early morning incident at approximately 12:15 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 14 at Clyde’s of Chevy Chase in the 5400 block of Wisconsin Avenue. Police say that a suspect got into a verbal argument with his victims inside of the restaurant, which spilled outside the building. Once outside the restaurant, the suspect shot one man in the upper body, and struck another in the face, …
Police In Maryland Release Photos Of Man Wanted For Shooting, Hospitalizing Young Girl Police In Maryland Release Photos Of Man Wanted For Shooting, Hospitalizing Young Girl
Police In Maryland Release Photos Of Man Wanted For Shooting, Hospitalizing Young Girl Police have released images of the suspect believed to be involved in the shooting of a 13-year-old girl in Baltimore in an effort to identify him. The suspect pictured is reportedly connected to the violent shooting of the girl that occurred in the 1400 block of E. Fayette Street around 5:20 p.m., Monday, Nov. 7, according to Baltimore police. The little girl was transported to Johns Hopkins Pediatrics where she remains in grave condition.  Anyone knowing his identity is asked to call detectives at 410-396-2100.
Man Wanted After Trying To Lure Children To His Vehicle Outside Maryland Middle School Man Wanted After Trying To Lure Children To His Vehicle Outside Maryland Middle School
Man Wanted After Trying To Lure Children To His Vehicle Outside Maryland Middle School Police are investigating reports of a suspicious person who reportedly attempted to approach minors before and after school in several Maryland communities, authorities say. On Thursday, Oct. 27, a concerned parent reported that the suspect was driving a silver sedan attempting to approach minors in the Shipley Choice, Chartwell, and Rustling Oaks communities surrounding Severna Park Middle School, according to Anne Arundel County police. The parent stated that the same suspected man was reported on an online community group trying to lure students to his vehicle previously.  The susp…
Police Clear Suspicious Van, Arrest Driver For Bringing Guns To Capitol Grounds Police Clear Suspicious Van, Arrest Driver For Bringing Guns To Capitol Grounds
Police Clear Suspicious Van, Arrest Driver For Bringing Guns To Capitol Grounds Three people were detained while US Capitol Police investigated a suspicious illegally parked vehicle loaded with guns near Capitol Hill, officials said. Tony Payne, 80, of Tunnel Hill, Georgia, was arrested and charged on Wednesday afternoon and charged for bringing weapons to Capitol Grounds following a lengthy investigation by US Capitol Police, according to authorities. A Capitol Police K9 Unit identified the suspicious van at approximately 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 19 in the 100 block of East Capitol Street, which led to a lengthy investigation that ended with two men and a woman in c…
Man Banned From Public Library In Maryland Caught Setting Intentional Fires Inside Bathroom Man Banned From Public Library In Maryland Caught Setting Intentional Fires Inside Bathroom
Man Banned From Public Library In Maryland Caught Setting Intentional Fires Inside Bathroom A man barred from visiting a public library in Maryland was busted causing an intentional fire inside the building, officials announced. Shortly after 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 18, the Maryland State Fire Marshal said that two witnesses caught a suspect lighting paper towels on fire in one of the bathrooms at the Cecil County Public Library in Waldorf. Officials advised that the suspect had originally been banned from the library staff for earlier incidents at the same location. The fire marshal did not identify the man. No injuries or damage were reported as a result of the incendiary …