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Five Arrested For Alleged Kidnapping, Assault Of Maryland Couple: State Police Five Arrested For Alleged Kidnapping, Assault Of Maryland Couple: State Police
Five Arrested For Alleged Kidnapping, Assault Of Maryland Couple: State Police Five Westminster residents have been arrested - with a sixth reportedly taken into custody - in connection to an alleged kidnapping and assault in Carroll County, state police say. Troopers launched an investigation on Tuesday, May 21 after responding to a home in Westminster to investigate a reported kidnapping after the mother of one of the victims reported to police that her daughter and daughter's boyfriend had been held captive. While investigating the case, state police were able to locate the man in a disabled vehicle in the parking lot of a Westminster restaurant, officials say, and…
Woman Without License Busted With Drugs During Traffic Stop In Maryland, Sheriff Says Woman Without License Busted With Drugs During Traffic Stop In Maryland, Sheriff Says
Woman Without License Busted With Drugs During Traffic Stop In Maryland, Sheriff Says A purported drug distributor in Northern Maryland was arrested in Carroll County during a traffic stop in Westminster, according to the sheriff's office. Cristen Joanne Connors, 42, of Westminster, was arrested on Tuesday afternoon during a traffic stop in the area of Sullivan Avenue and Maryland Route 140, where it was determined that she did not have a valid driver's license. That was the least of her worries. According to a spokesperson from the Carroll County Sheriff's Office, a police K9 scanned Connors' Chevy Malibu, and determined that there were drugs inside the vehicle, leading to…
Man Who Shot At Brothers During Manchester Dispute Charged With Maryland Murder: Prosectors Man Who Shot At Brothers During Manchester Dispute Charged With Maryland Murder: Prosectors
Man Who Shot At Brothers During Manchester Dispute Charged With Maryland Murder: Prosectors The man arrested by Maryland State Police for a fatal shooting in Carroll County last month has been indicted on murder and other charges, the state's attorney's office announced on Wednesday. Jose Manchame, 41, was charged with second-degree murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a crime of violence in connection to the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Mauricio Guzman-Leon in April. According to police, shortly after 6 p.m. on Sunday, April 28, troopers were called to investigate a reported shooting in the 4900 block of Hanover Pike (Route 30) in Manchester. It is alleged that on t…
Widow Accused Of Killing Husband Dies Awaiting Trial, Carroll County Officials Say Widow Accused Of Killing Husband Dies Awaiting Trial, Carroll County Officials Say
Widow Accused Of Killing Husband Dies Awaiting Trial, Carroll County Officials Say A 77-year-old woman accused of beating her husband dead with a cane died while awaiting trial, authorities announced. Gail D’Anthony died on May 13, 2024, while in the custody of the Maryland Department of Health, the Carroll County State’s Attorney’s Office said in a news release on Friday, May 17. D’Anthony was being held in custody by MDH because it was determined she was not competent to be tried on charges that she'd beaten her husband, John D’ Anthony III, 72, to death with a cane in March 2023. A competency hearing was scheduled for July 9, 2024.  “Gail D’Anthony did …
Probe Into Suspicious U-Haul Van Ends With 1 OD Save, 3 Arrests In Maryland Probe Into Suspicious U-Haul Van Ends With 1 OD Save, 3 Arrests In Maryland
Probe Into Suspicious U-Haul Van Ends With 1 OD Save, 3 Arrests In Maryland A concerned citizen who contacted the Carroll County Sheriff's Office about a suspicious U-Haul van led to the arrest of three people for burglary, while a fourth was treated for an overdose in Westminster and will face charges. Deputies received a call on Tuesday morning regarding a suspicious U-Haul with cardboard covering the registration plate that was parked at a residence in the 1000 block of Hemlock Lane, officials say. Responding officers canvassed the area, and tracked the vehicle to the parking lot of BJ's on Market Street, where several people were spotted walking away from …
Driver In Stolen Nissan Caught With Cocaine After Police Pursuit In Maryland: Sheriff Driver In Stolen Nissan Caught With Cocaine After Police Pursuit In Maryland: Sheriff
Driver In Stolen Nissan Caught With Cocaine After Police Pursuit In Maryland: Sheriff A wanted Westminster man took deputies in Carroll County on wild ride in a vehicle reported stolen in Howard County before having to be subdued by officers with a taser-like device, authorities announced on Tuesday. Jacob Dukes-Celey, 21, caught the attention of a Carroll County Sheriff's deputy on patrol when he was spotted driving a white sedan without a front registration plate on John Street in the area of West Main Street in Westminster. After initially losing sight of him, the deputy tracked down Dukes-Celey turning Westbound onto West Main Street traveling towards Pennsylvania A…
K9 Sniffs Out Cocaine On Unlicensed Pair In Maryland, Sheriff Says K9 Sniffs Out Cocaine On Unlicensed Pair In Maryland, Sheriff Says
K9 Sniffs Out Cocaine On Unlicensed Pair In Maryland, Sheriff Says What could have been a routine traffic stop for overly-tinted windows in Westminster landed two temporarily behind bars after they were caught with cocaine in Carrol County, according to the sheriff's office. Rachel Schlothauer, 20, and Cornell Bell III, 29, both of Westminster, are facing drug charges following a midday incident last week that was reported on Monday afternoon.  Investigators say that at around 2:45 p.m. on Thursday, May 9, members of the sheriff's office's Pro Active Community Enforcement (PACE) Team were on patrol in the area of Route 140 near Sandymount Road when th…
Maryland Man Caught With Child Porn Held Behind Bars, Sheriff Says Maryland Man Caught With Child Porn Held Behind Bars, Sheriff Says
Maryland Man Caught With Child Porn Held Behind Bars, Sheriff Says A Carroll County man is facing nearly a dozen charges following an investigation into the possession of child porn in Westminster, according to the sheriff's office. Jordan Maurice Peregoy was arrested and is being held behind bars following a months-long investigation into the possession and distribution of child porn.  According to the Carroll County Sheriff's Office, in February, the probe was launched, and it was later determined that Peregoy was allegedly sharing and possessing the illicit materials. On Thursday, May 2, officials said that detectives from the sheriff's office and…
Pair Busted With Fentanyl, Cocaine During Speeding Stop In Maryland, Sheriff Says Pair Busted With Fentanyl, Cocaine During Speeding Stop In Maryland, Sheriff Says
Pair Busted With Fentanyl, Cocaine During Speeding Stop In Maryland, Sheriff Says Two people were arrested during a speeding stop in Carroll County after being busted with drugs in Westminster, according to the sheriff's office. Hedgesville native Brian Keith Smeltzer, 52, and Samantha Renae Arbogast, 43, of Clear Brooke, Virginia, were both arrested on Monday afternoon following a traffic stop when the former was caught speeding, officials say. Shortly before 3 p.m. on April 29, a deputy on patrol in the area of Taneytown Pike and Hughes Shop Road in Westminster spotted Smeltzer driving a silver Chrysler Town and County van traveling at what appeared to be greater …
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…
House Fire Leaves Eight Displaced In Maryland House Fire Leaves Eight Displaced In Maryland
House Fire Leaves Eight Displaced In Maryland Eight people are displaced in Carroll County after an early morning fire broke out in their Westminster home, officials say. The American Red Cross has been called in to assist a family following a fast-moving blaze that was reported shortly before 5 a.m. on Green Street on Monday, March 18.  Posted by Carroll Fire News, Maryland on Monday, March 18, 2024 The fire - which was reported by the occupants of the home and neighbors - started on the front porch, investigators said, though the cause remains under investigation. A crew of 45 firefighters from the Westminster Volunteer…
Cigarette Run Leads Maryland Grandmother To $51K Lottery Jackpot Cigarette Run Leads Maryland Grandmother To $51K Lottery Jackpot
Cigarette Run Leads Maryland Grandmother To $51K Lottery Jackpot A random trip to a convenience store in Baltimore County for a Carroll County woman led to a five-figure prize for one lucky Lottery player who picked up her ticket on a whim. Every so often, a Westminster woman says she would play a Maryland Lottery game, though she was normally drawn to scratchers versus draw games until having a recent change of heart that landed her a $51,247 "Bonus Match 5" jackpot.  The grandmother decided to purchase her ticket for the drawing on Sunday, March 3 at the Pantry One Food Mart & Deli in Randallstown after heading to the store to pick up some cig…
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…
New Reports From Fatal Officer-Involved Chase In Baltimore Released: Maryland AG New Reports From Fatal Officer-Involved Chase In Baltimore Released: Maryland AG
New Reports From Fatal Officer-Involved Chase In Baltimore Released: Maryland AG New details have been released regarding the police pursuit that claimed the life of a Westminster resident last March. Linda Moss, 74, was killed during a police pursuit with 58-year-old David Moss, who was reportedly wanted by police and refused to stop, leading to a violent exchange, on March 25. RELATED STORY: Body-Cam Footage Depicts Fatal Police Chase In Maryland According to the Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Office of the Attorney General, the pursuit began around 11:50 p.m. as Baltimore Police Central District on patrol were made aware of a wanted car in the area…
Here's Who Got The Most Snow In Cecil County Here's Who Got The Most Snow In Cecil County
Here's Who Got The Most Snow In Cecil County The National Weather Service has released snowfall totals for the DMV in this week's storm. In Maryland, Sabillasville which appears to have gotten the most amount of snow: 8.5 inches on Tuesday, Feb. 13, the NWS said. In Virginia, Gavel Springs in Frederick County got about 4.5 inches. Here's the breakdown by county: BALTIMORE Lineboro: 3.5 inches Bentley Springs: 3 Owings Mills: 1 Pikesville: 0.4  CARROLL Millers: 4.7 Manchester: 4.3 Taneytown: 4 Westminster: 2 Uniontown: 1.1 CECIL Elkton: 3.0  Rising Sun: 1  Port Deposit 1 FREDERICK Sabilla…
Man Terrorized Ex-GF With Gun Before Barricade Situation In Maryland, Police Say Man Terrorized Ex-GF With Gun Before Barricade Situation In Maryland, Police Say
Man Terrorized Ex-GF With Gun Before Barricade Situation In Maryland, Police Say The man who terrorized his ex-girlfriend before barricading himself inside a Carroll County home is facing a series of criminal charges, the Westminster Police Department announced. Matthew Skirka, 30, was arrested early on Wednesday morning following a standoff with officers after he kicked down his ex's door following a confrontation earlier on Tuesday, Feb. 13. Officers from the department were called at around 11:15 p.m. on Tuesday night to the 200 block of East Main Street in Westminster, where there were reports of shots fired in the area involving Skirka and his ex-girlfriend.  …
Fire Crews Battle Tricky Blaze, Bitter Cold In Carroll County Fire Crews Battle Tricky Blaze, Bitter Cold In Carroll County
Fire Crews Battle Tricky Blaze, Bitter Cold In Carroll County Fire crews in Carroll County had to contend with difficult conditions on Sunday night as they battled a trick blaze in Westminster. Dozens of members were called to a home in the 1700 block of Sykesville Road south of Westminster shortly after 5:30 p.m. on Jan. 21, where they were met by smoke showing and a fire in the attic of a two-story residence, officials say. Sunday evening fire damages Westminster Home: Over 60 Carroll County firefighters with 20 pieces of firefighting... Posted by Kevin Earl Dayhoff on Monday, January 22, 2024 For hours, they battled sub-zero temperatures, …
More Snow: New Projections Released For Storm Headed To MD, VA More Snow: New Projections Released For Storm Headed To MD, VA
More Snow: New Projections Released For Storm Headed To MD, VA The National Weather Service has released a brand-new map showing projected snow totals coming to the mid-Atlantic later this week. Wednesday, Jan. 17 is expected to be "very cold" with temps struggling to reach the freezing mark southeast of Washington DC in the afternoon, the NWS said.  Sunny skies are expected today, but it will remain very cold. Posted by US National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 Thursday, Jan. 18 will be another dry day but with increasing clouds, and not quite as cold. A cold front will come in on Thursday night into…
Gas Station Cigarette Thief Busted In Stolen Vehicle During Pursuit Through Maryland: Police Gas Station Cigarette Thief Busted In Stolen Vehicle During Pursuit Through Maryland: Police
Gas Station Cigarette Thief Busted In Stolen Vehicle During Pursuit Through Maryland: Police 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, …
Rapper 'Young Moose' Interfered With Arresting Deputies In Carroll County, Sheriff Says Rapper 'Young Moose' Interfered With Arresting Deputies In Carroll County, Sheriff Says
Rapper 'Young Moose' Interfered With Arresting Deputies In Carroll County, Sheriff Says The Maryland rapper who famously received a six-figure settlement from Baltimore City over his wrongful arrest is facing charges Carroll County after allegedly interfering with deputies from the sheriff's office attempting to lock a woman up, officials say. Kevron "Young Moose" Evans was arrested over the weekend for allegedly interfering with arrest of Baltimore resident Vernette Heggie, 29 after she fled from deputies attempting to conduct a traffic stop in Westminster for a tinted window violation, according to authorities. On Friday afternoon, the 30-year-old rapper was a passenger in a…
Max Sentence For Man Who Attempted To Rape Woman, Stole Wedding Rings In MD: State's Attorney Max Sentence For Man Who Attempted To Rape Woman, Stole Wedding Rings In MD: State's Attorney
Max Sentence For Man Who Attempted To Rape Woman, Stole Wedding Rings In MD: State's Attorney A 68-year-old Maryland man will likely spend the rest of his life behind bars after pleading guilty to violently raping a woman in a Motel 6, the Harford County State's Attorney's Office announced. Edgewood native Bernard Lamont Staten received the maximum sentence after pleading guilty in separate cases to attempted second-degree rape and possession with intent to distribute cocaine. In January, prosecutors say that his victim was stranded on the side of the road waiting for a tow truck, and despite not knowing her, offered to give the woman a ride to her home in Westminster; how…
These Maryland, Virginia Towns Got The Most Snow During Overnight Storm These Maryland, Virginia Towns Got The Most Snow During Overnight Storm
These Maryland, Virginia Towns Got The Most Snow During Overnight Storm Some parts of the DMV region fared better than others as slushy snow caused several major crashes and forced schools and other government agencies to open late to provide more time for the commute. Overnight, some areas were hit with as much as six inches of snow, according to the National Weather Service, which reported the totals for each county and municipality on Monday, Dec. 11. What started as rain slowly turned to snow as temperatures dipped, though some areas were able to largely avoid Mother Nature's wrath. National Weather Service These Maryland and Virginia towns received the …
Maryland Couple Rolls The Dice, Turns Loose Change Into $50K Lottery Scratch-Off Prize Maryland Couple Rolls The Dice, Turns Loose Change Into $50K Lottery Scratch-Off Prize
Maryland Couple Rolls The Dice, Turns Loose Change Into $50K Lottery Scratch-Off Prize Happy holidays are ahead for a Maryland couple who turned a routine trip to the grocery store into a five-figure windfall playing scratch-off Lottery games. Westminster native Sandra Russell said that she and her husband Albert were shopping and when they got their change, she was feeling lucky and decided to purchase a pair of scratchers at the store.  That purchase net her two $5 prizes, and while on their way home from the store, they were debating whether or not to purchase more tickets before returning to their farm.  They decided to roll the dice.  "I said, 'let's buy…
'Unimaginable:' Teen Boy, Aunt, Grandparents Killed In Maryland Weekend Crash 'Unimaginable:' Teen Boy, Aunt, Grandparents Killed In Maryland Weekend Crash
'Unimaginable:' Teen Boy, Aunt, Grandparents Killed In Maryland Weekend Crash A community is reeling following an "unimaginable tragedy" that took the lives of four people over the weekend in Maryland. New Windsor resident Charles Black III, 72, was driving a Chevy Equinox late on Saturday afternoon in Westminster when he was involved in a fatal crash with a pick-up truck that claimed the lives of three others in Carroll County on Saturday, Nov. 4.  Shortly before 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Black was driving when he was involved in a three-vehicle crash that also left New Windsor residents Barbara Black, 69, and Debbie Hill, 63, dead. Two other passengers, Gage Black 17…
Maryland Lottery Player Hits $50K Home Run On Baseball-Themed Promotion Maryland Lottery Player Hits $50K Home Run On Baseball-Themed Promotion
Maryland Lottery Player Hits $50K Home Run On Baseball-Themed Promotion The Orioles' magical season just keeps paying off for fans in Maryland. Westminster resident Karl Petro got a grand slam $50,000 prize on a baseball-themed second-chance promotion from Maryland Lottery, officials announced. This week, Petro was selected as a $50,000 winner in the final drawing of the Lottery’s "Home Run Riches Contestant of the Game Second-Chance" promotion, which ran from March through August as the season winds down for the O's. The 72-year-old Petro will have plenty of cash to spend on possible playoff tickets after registering his $5 "FAST PLAY Home Run Riches Tic…
More Than 15,000 Still Without Power Following Damaging Storms In Maryland More Than 15,000 Still Without Power Following Damaging Storms In Maryland
More Than 15,000 Still Without Power Following Damaging Storms In Maryland Thousands in Maryland remain in the dark days after severe storms left extensive damage and flooding in parts of the state. As of 12:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug 9, Baltimore Gas and Electric was still working to repair 1,034 active outages that were impacting 15,067 of the company's 1,340,384 Maryland customers. The summer storm on August 7 left significant damage to our service area, with the largest damage occurring in Westminster, including downed poles, trees and heavily impacted infrastructure. pic.twitter.com/Gy19FZc99h — BGE (@MyBGE) August 9, 2023 Crews have worked around the clo…
Cecil County Residents Remain Without Power After Storm Wreaks Havoc On Region Cecil County Residents Remain Without Power After Storm Wreaks Havoc On Region
Cecil County Residents Remain Without Power After Storm Wreaks Havoc On Region Thousands of DC area residents were without power Tuesday, Aug. 8, following last night's storm. And it could take nearly a day before power is fully restored, reports say. Terrifying video captured in Westminster, MD shows drivers trapped in cars as utility poles come crashing down on Route 140 Monday evening, Aug. 7. Citing Baltimore Gas and Electric CEO Carim Khouzami, BGE was working to repair 120K outages Tuesday, Aug. 8. Most were expected to have power back by the evening, but some might have to wait until Wednesday. BGE did not immediately return Daily Voice's request for comment …
Lanes Slowly Reopening As Crews Work To Repair Damaged Gas Line In MD Lanes Slowly Reopening As Crews Work To Repair Damaged Gas Line In MD
Lanes Slowly Reopening As Crews Work To Repair Damaged Gas Line In MD One eastbound lane has reopened on Route 140 at the Littlestown Pike intersection nearly 24 hours after a gas line was damaged in Carroll County. Crews worked around the clock in Westminster after a six-inch gas line was damaged by a highway guardrail contractor, which forced emergency repairs and road closures in the area that were ongoing on Tuesday, July 25. The gas line needed to be repaired in Westminster.Westminster Fire Department The incident began at approximately 11:30 a.m. on Monday morning, according to Westminster Fire Department spokesperson Kevin Dayhoff, when crews were…
MD Motorcyclist Dies More Than 1 Week After PA Crash: Coroner MD Motorcyclist Dies More Than 1 Week After PA Crash: Coroner
MD Motorcyclist Dies More Than 1 Week After PA Crash: Coroner A Maryland native has died in a Pennsylvania hospital more than a week after a serious crash, according to the York County Coroner's office. David C. Lantry, 62, of Westminster was seriously hurt when his 2013 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide crashed into a 2015 Honda CRV operated by Randolph Parks, of Hanover in the 100 block of Eisenhower Drive in Hanover Borough just before 9 p.m. on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, according to area police.  Both vehicles were towed, according to the police. Lantry was rushed to York Hospital— where he died eight days later, the coroner report…
Man Ejected From Mercedes Dies At Maryland Hospital: State Police Man Ejected From Mercedes Dies At Maryland Hospital: State Police
Man Ejected From Mercedes Dies At Maryland Hospital: State Police Alcohol is believed to have been a factor in a late night crash that left a Pennsylvania man dead on Monday morning, according to Maryland State Police. Police say that shortly before 11:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 21, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania resident Antonio Jhamel Farmer, 37, was ejected from a Mercedes E400 that was involved in a single-vehicle crash into an embankment alongside a Carroll County road. The initial investigation determined that 27-year-old Elizabeth Nicole Jones, also of Chambersburg, was driving north on MD 97 (Littlestown Pike) south of Hanover Road in the area of the Unio…
Horse And Buggy Struck By DUI Driver Sends Three Children To Hospital In MD: State Police Horse And Buggy Struck By DUI Driver Sends Three Children To Hospital In MD: State Police
Horse And Buggy Struck By DUI Driver Sends Three Children To Hospital In MD: State Police One child had to be airlifted and two others rushed to Maryland hospitals after their family’s horse and buggy was involved in a crash in Carroll County on Friday morning. Five people were injured during an early morning chain-reaction crash on Friday in Westminster, when an allegedly drunk driver set off series of events that led to the children’s injuries, state police say. Shortly before 12:30 a.m. on Friday, May 19, troopers were called to Route 95 south near Route 496, when a Kia being driven by Manchester resident Maura Onksy, 23, rear-ended the buggy before caroming into a Ford-F-150…