Stabbing Suspect Apprehended Hours After Early Morning Assault In Charles County, Sheriff Says Stabbing Suspect Apprehended Hours After Early Morning Assault In Charles County, Sheriff Says
Stabbing Suspect Apprehended Hours After Early Morning Assault In Charles County, Sheriff Says A 52-year-old man with no known address has been arrested after a man and woman were found stabbed inside a Charles County home, authorities announced. Shortly after 12:15 a.m. on Tuesday morning, officers from the sheriff's office were called to the 12700 block of Pearson Drive, where there were reports of a stabbing that happened overnight. Upon arrival, deputies found Timothy Portzen, 62, and a woman suffering from stab wounds, according to the agency. Portzen was pronounced dead at the scene of the stabbing, and the woman was taken to an area hospital for treatment of non-life-threaten…
Morgan State University Active Shooter (DEVELOPING) Morgan State University Active Shooter (DEVELOPING)
Morgan State University Active Shooter (Developing) At least four people were shot near or on the Morgan State University campus Tuesday evening, Oct. 3, police in Baltimore said. Baltimore police said only that multiple people suffered non-life-threatening injuries, and advised residents to shelter in place and avoid the area. Federal officials were assisting in the investigation. BPD is on scene of an active shooter situation in the 1700 block of Argonne Drive. We’re asking everyone to shelter in place and avoid the area. pic.twitter.com/LLhUyf3h8h — Baltimore Police (@BaltimorePolice) October 4, 2023 ATF Special Agents are respond…
Man Dead, Woman Hospitalized In Early Morning Charles County Stabbing, Sheriff Says Man Dead, Woman Hospitalized In Early Morning Charles County Stabbing, Sheriff Says
Man Dead, Woman Hospitalized In Early Morning Charles County Stabbing, Sheriff Says A death investigation has been launched in Charles County after a man and woman were found stabbed inside a Waldorf home, authorities announced. Shortly after 12:15 a.m. on Tuesday morning, officers from the sheriff's office were called to the 12700 block of Pearson Drive, where there were reports of a stabbing that happened overnight. Upon arrival, deputies found Timothy Portzen, 62, and a woman suffering from stab wounds, according to the agency. Portzen was pronounced dead at the scene of the stabbing, and the woman was taken to an area hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening inj…
Smiling Suspect Wanted For Stabbing Innocent Bystander In The Head At Large In Maryland: Police Smiling Suspect Wanted For Stabbing Innocent Bystander In The Head At Large In Maryland: Police
Smiling Suspect Wanted For Stabbing Innocent Bystander In The Head At Large In Maryland: Police Police in Maryland are hoping to wipe the smile off Aric Carpenter's face after he allegedly stabbed a man in the head.  Carpenter, 26, is on the run following an incident over the weekend in the 7800 block of Contee Road in Laurel that led to first- and second-degree attempted murder charges for the man, authorities announced. Considered armed and dangerous, the Laurel Police Department issued an alert as they seek the public's assistance in tracking down Carpenter, who is accused of stabbing a random bystander in the head on Friday, Sept. 29.  Aric CarpenterLaurel Police Dep…
Men Shot, Ran Over Teen In Maryland Who Attempted To Steal Money From Him: Police Men Shot, Ran Over Teen In Maryland Who Attempted To Steal Money From Him: Police
Men Shot, Ran Over Teen In Maryland Who Attempted To Steal Money From Him: Police Two men have been arrested in connection to the deaeth of 19-year-old District resident Tyzaiah Gaither in Temple Hills over the summer. On Monday, the Prince George's County Police Department announced that Jeffrey Coachman, 49, and Recco Bouknight, 53, both of Washington, DC, are each facing multiple murder charges following a June shooting near a local liquor store and apartment complex. Officers from the department were called to the 3200 block of Naylor Road on Thursday, June 22, where there was a reported shooting that left Gaither dead in the area. FATAL SHOOTING: Officers respon…
Man Airlifted To Maryland Hospital After Shooting At Apartment Complex, Sheriff Says Man Airlifted To Maryland Hospital After Shooting At Apartment Complex, Sheriff Says
Man Airlifted To Maryland Hospital After Shooting At Apartment Complex, Sheriff Says A 21-year-old man suffered serious injuries and had to undergo surgery after being shot on Sunday night in St. Mary's County. Deputies from the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office were called to an apartment complex in the 46000 block of Hilton Drive in Lexington Park shortly after midnight, where there were reports of shots fired in the area.  Upon arrival, they found a 21-year-old man suffering from gunshot wounds to his upper thigh and right bicep, officials say. First responders from the sheriff's office rendered aid, applied a tourniquet, and waited until the unnamed victim was fl…
Man Arrested After Double Fatal Shooting At Jimmie's Paddock Bar in White Plains: Sheriff Man Arrested After Double Fatal Shooting At Jimmie's Paddock Bar in White Plains: Sheriff
Man Arrested After Double Fatal Shooting At Jimmie's Paddock Bar in White Plains: Sheriff New details have emerged after a shooter was arrested in connection to the fatal double shooting of two people on Friday morning in Charles County. White Plains resident James Fred Coffen, 45, is facing multiple murder charges following a shooting shortly after midnight that killed two people following a bar fight at Jimmie's Paddock. Mariah Termetrice Logan, 27, of Waldorf, and Indian Head resident Paul Ernest Fleming, 36, have been identified by the Charles County Sheriff's Office as the two people who were shot and killed on Friday, Sept. 29 in White Plains. Investigators say that there…
Man Accused Of Murdering Girlfriend During Domestic Incident In Maryland Apartment: Police Man Accused Of Murdering Girlfriend During Domestic Incident In Maryland Apartment: Police
Man Accused Of Murdering Girlfriend During Domestic Incident In Maryland Apartment: Police A domestic dispute inside a Maryland apartment turned deadly when a 43-year-old man killed his girlfriend, according to the Prince George's County Police Department. Keith Maybin, Jr. was arrested by Seat Pleasant Police officers on Thursday night after threatening two people with a gun, hours after he allegedly murdered his girlfriend Courtney Blacksher inside of an area apartment. Shortly after 4 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 28, officers were called to the 200 block of Harry S Truman Drive to investigate a reported shooting, according to a Prince George's County Police Department spokesperson.…
Two Dead After Midnight Shooting At Jimmie's Paddock Bar In White Plains, Sheriff Says Two Dead After Midnight Shooting At Jimmie's Paddock Bar In White Plains, Sheriff Says
Two Dead After Midnight Shooting At Jimmie's Paddock Bar In White Plains, Sheriff Says Two people were killed at a Southern Maryland bar shortly after midnight, according to the Charles County Sheriff's Office. Detectives are investigating a shooting at Jimmie's Paddock in White Plains that was reported at around 12:02 a.m. on Friday morning.  Upon arrival at the bar, officers found two victims suffering from gunshot wounds. They were rushed to an area hospital and pronounced dead from their injuries. No information about a possible suspect was released by the sheriff's office, which continues to investigate leads.  Detectives are investigating a shooting at Ji…
Woman Peeing In Public Had Been Boozing Hours Earlier In Maryland, Sheriff Says Woman Peeing In Public Had Been Boozing Hours Earlier In Maryland, Sheriff Says
Woman Peeing In Public Had Been Boozing Hours Earlier In Maryland, Sheriff Says A woman using a parking lot of a Calvert County parking lot as a bathroom is facing charges after being arrested after a booze-fueled day, the sheriff's office announced on Thursday. Last week, officers from the Calvert County Sheriff's Office were called to the Wawa on Market Square Drive in Prince Frederick, where there were complaints of a woman who was using the bathroom in public, according to authorities. After reviewing surveillance video from the area and speaking to witnesses who reported the lewd conduct, officials say that they were able to identify Elizabeth Marie Ireton, 41, wh…
Woman Found Shot To Death Inside Maryland Home, Police Say (DEVELOPING) Woman Found Shot To Death Inside Maryland Home, Police Say (DEVELOPING)
Woman Found Shot To Death Inside Maryland Home, Police Say (Developing) An investigation has been launched after a woman's dead body was found inside a Prince George's County home on Thursday afternoon. At around 3:45 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 28, officers were called to the 200 block of Harry S Truman Drive to investigate a reported shooting, according to a Prince George's County Police Department spokesperson. Upon arrival at the Upper Marlboro residence, they found a woman inside suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.  No information about the victim or possible shooter has been released by the department as they continue to investigate the fatal incide…
Loaded Rifle, Mushrooms, LSD Seized From Man Wanted In Maryland: Sheriff Loaded Rifle, Mushrooms, LSD Seized From Man Wanted In Maryland: Sheriff
Loaded Rifle, Mushrooms, LSD Seized From Man Wanted In Maryland: Sheriff A heavily armed man is in police custody after being busted with a host of weapons and a veritable pharmacy of drugs in Southern Maryland, authorities say. The joint investigation between the St. Mary's County and Calvert County sheriff's offices led to the arrest of Markell Davian Carter, 28, who was arrested during a traffic stop in Calvert County. This week, investigators executed a search and seizure warrant at an apartment in the 2200 block of Iverson Drive in Great Mills, where they seized a variety of drugs and weapons, according to officials. During their search, detectives found d…
Man Wanted For Killing Tech CEO Pava LaPere Linked To Rape, Arson Case Last Week: Baltimore PD Man Wanted For Killing Tech CEO Pava LaPere Linked To Rape, Arson Case Last Week: Baltimore PD
Man Wanted For Killing Tech CEO Pava LaPere Linked To Rape, Arson Case Last Week: Baltimore PD The man wanted for killing 26-year-old tech CEO Pava LaPere has a lengthy criminal history that includes an attempted murder, arson, and rape that happened earlier this month, police in Baltimore confirmed. A fresh alert was issued for Jason Dean Billingsley, 32, who is wanted in Baltimore on a murder charge for allegedly killing LaPere, a promising young entrepreneur who was honored in Forbes annual “30 Under 30” list.” Her body was found in an apartment this week in the 300 block of West Franklin Street suffering from blunt force trauma, and on Wednesday, police say that Billingsley is a…
Porch Pirate Who Stole Packages From Maryland Apartment Building Arrested, Police Say Porch Pirate Who Stole Packages From Maryland Apartment Building Arrested, Police Say
Porch Pirate Who Stole Packages From Maryland Apartment Building Arrested, Police Say Months after a porch pirate went free after robbing a Maryland apartment complex, police say that they have apprehended a wanted suspect. Silver Spring resident Scott Brigden, 52, has been arrested and will face criminal charges after allegedly breaking into several mailboxes and stealing multiple pieces of mail and packages, according to the Montgomery County Department of Police. In late June, officers were called to the 1130 block of University Boulevard West to investigate a report of vandalism and theft from the Warwick Towers Apartments. During the investigation, Brigden was ide…
Police K9 Recovering After Getting Injured During Carjacking Bust In Maryland Police K9 Recovering After Getting Injured During Carjacking Bust In Maryland
Police K9 Recovering After Getting Injured During Carjacking Bust In Maryland A police K9 is recovering in Maryland after being injured on the job. Last week, Seat Pleasant Police K9 Theo was among the officers sent to bust a carjacker who stole a 2022 Dodge Charger in the 3300 block of Benning Road in Northeast DC before crossing into Prince George's County. At around 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 19, with an assist from a state police helicopter, officers were able to track down Capitol Heights resident Adam West, 18, after the stolen sports car came into Seat Pleasant. Officers attempted to apprehend West, though he was undeterred and a police pursuit was launched …
Sheriff's Deputy Treated For Concussion, Cuts After Man Resists Arrest In Maryland Sheriff's Deputy Treated For Concussion, Cuts After Man Resists Arrest In Maryland
Sheriff's Deputy Treated For Concussion, Cuts After Man Resists Arrest In Maryland Demetri Kavon Gross went down swinging in St. Mary's County when deputies attempted to arrest him, authorities say. On Monday afternoon, deputies from the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office were conducting a threat investigation in Leonardtown, and while interviewing Gross, determined that he had an open warrant out for his arrest for driving while suspended, leading to a violent situation that rapidly escalated. When Deputies Alexander Wynnyk and Richard Wilhelmi attempted to arrest Gross, the Leonardtown resident began backing away and resisted, officials say, prompting a physical alterca…
Woman's Body Found On Shore Of Maryland Recreation Area, Sheriff Says Woman's Body Found On Shore Of Maryland Recreation Area, Sheriff Says
Woman's Body Found On Shore Of Maryland Recreation Area, Sheriff Says A death investigation has been launched after a 71-year-old woman was found dead near a popular park in Southern Maryland.  Cecelia Louise Garner has been identified as the woman who was found at the Abell's Wharf recreational area in Leondardtown after a body was located on the sand near the water's edge. Detectives from the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office responded to the scene on Saturday, where they found Garner, though there is no evidence of foul play, investigators noted. Garner's body was transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore for an autopsy to…
Storm Causes Problems For Crews Contending With Multi-Million Dollar Maryland House Fire Storm Causes Problems For Crews Contending With Multi-Million Dollar Maryland House Fire
Storm Causes Problems For Crews Contending With Multi-Million Dollar Maryland House Fire Fire crews had to deal with difficult conditions over the weekend as they battled a blaze that broke out in a waterfront home in Maryland. Shortly before 10 p.m. on Saturday night, first responders from multiple agencies in and around Talbot County were called to the 24500 block of Post Road in St. Michaels, where a two-alarm fire broke out and ripped through a two-story home and garage. It took approximately 80 firefighters from the St. Michaels Volunteer Fire Department and other nearby agencies more than two hours to get the flames under control as they contended with the conditions caus…
Gunman Apprehended For Fatal Triple Shooting At Maryland Apartment Complex, Police Say Gunman Apprehended For Fatal Triple Shooting At Maryland Apartment Complex, Police Say
Gunman Apprehended For Fatal Triple Shooting At Maryland Apartment Complex, Police Say The gunman responsible for a fatal triple shooting in Prince George's County last month has been arrested, police say. Devonte Taylor is facing multiple murder charges following the shooting that left 37-year-old Tyrone Thomas dead in District Heights, officials announced on Monday afternoon. Shortly after 1:30 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 13, officers from the Prince George's County Police Department were called to the 3700 block of Donnell Drive to investigate a reported shooting in the area, where they found Thomas outside an apartment building. He was taken to an area hospital, where he was la…
Driver Injured After Crashing Into Maryland Fire Truck (PHOTOS) Driver Injured After Crashing Into Maryland Fire Truck (PHOTOS)
Driver Injured After Crashing Into Maryland Fire Truck (Photos) A driver who ignored Maryland's "Move Over" laws could be cited after smashing into a fire truck in Anne Arundel County that was on the side of the road. At around 10 p.m. on Sunday night, officials say that a fire truck was stopped on the side of the road to assist a motorist when it was hit by a driver in the area. The truck was out of Station 26 in Glen Burnie.  No firefighters were injured, though the driver of the car that hit it was taken to an area hospital for treatment and evaluation of minor injuries.  The aftermath of the crash in Anne Arundel County.Anne Arundel F…
Pedestrian Walking On I-495 Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Maryland: State Police Pedestrian Walking On I-495 Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Maryland: State Police
Pedestrian Walking On I-495 Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Maryland: State Police One person was killed early on Saturday morning by a hit-and-run driver in Maryland, police say. Maryland State Police investigators are on the hunt for a Mini-Cooper that is suspected to be involved in a fatal hit-and-run that was reported at around 2 a.m. in Prince George's County. According to the agency, the pedestrian was killed in the southbound side of I-495 in the area of Ritchie Marlboro Road in Capitol Heights She was pronounced dead at the scene by first responders after being struck. Investigators say that the vehicle involved in the fatal incident was a Mini-Cooper that was p…
Firebug Arrested For Costly Arson Spree In Maryland: Officials Firebug Arrested For Costly Arson Spree In Maryland: Officials
Firebug Arrested For Costly Arson Spree In Maryland: Officials Police have identified and arrested a 23-year-old man who was taken into custody in connection to a string of fires that were set in Montgomery County last weekend. Officials say that Gaithersburg resident Fernando J.Herrera-Rivera is facing six counts of arson for setting several fires in his hometown on Sunday, Sept. 17. The long night for first responders began around 2:30 a.m. on Sunday morning, when crews were called to the Holbrook Center in Gaithersburg following a report of two-alarm fires, prompting a heavy presence from the fire department. Update - Holbrook Center, 400blk S F…
Dead Body Found In Front Seat Of Burning Pick-Up Truck In Maryland: Sheriff Dead Body Found In Front Seat Of Burning Pick-Up Truck In Maryland: Sheriff
Dead Body Found In Front Seat Of Burning Pick-Up Truck In Maryland: Sheriff The investigation into a St. Mary's County car fire led to a grisly discovery this week, according to the sheriff's office. Earlier this week, deputies and fire crews were called to a reported vehicle fire in Drayden, where a 2011 Ford Ranger was ablaze and a dead body was found in the front seat. The truck fire is now being investigated by the Maryland State Fire Marshal and St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office's Criminal Investigations Division. Officials say that the name of the victim is being withheld until the body can be identified. The cause and origin of the fire remain unclear. T…
Suspected Dealer Busted After Vehicle, Foot Pursuit With Deputies In Maryland: Sheriff Suspected Dealer Busted After Vehicle, Foot Pursuit With Deputies In Maryland: Sheriff
Suspected Dealer Busted After Vehicle, Foot Pursuit With Deputies In Maryland: Sheriff Ky'ree Truvell Miles did all that he could to escape members of the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office during a pursuit in Lexington Park. On Tuesday afternoon, deputies were able to apprehend and arrest the 27-year-old Lexington Park resident who was wanted and spotted while they were working the "Slow Down St. Mary's" initiative in the 21600 block of Great Mills Road. The deputies confirmed that Miles was wanted for an assault charge, and when they attempted to stop him, he refused to yield and instead sped away and launched a police pursuit. Miles didn't make it far, striking a curb and…
Second Murder Suspect Seized For Shooting Of 24-Year-Old Man In Maryland: Police Second Murder Suspect Seized For Shooting Of 24-Year-Old Man In Maryland: Police
Second Murder Suspect Seized For Shooting Of 24-Year-Old Man In Maryland: Police A 30-year-old woman has become the second charged in connection to a fatal shooting in Prince George's County earlier this year. Silver Spring resident Karen Andrade and Alex Quinteros, 28, of Takoma Park, have now both been charged for their roles in the midday murder of Rudy Perez Gutierrez in April, authorities announced. On April 14, officers from the Prince George's County Police Department were called to the 2100 block of Guilford Road, where they found Perez Gutierrez and another victim suffering from gunshot wounds. The 24-year-old Hyattsville was pronounced dead at the scene, and …
Hate Crime Committed At Maryland Church Under Investigation, Police Say Hate Crime Committed At Maryland Church Under Investigation, Police Say
Hate Crime Committed At Maryland Church Under Investigation, Police Say A burglary reported at a Maryland church is being investigated as a hate crime, according to the Anne Arundel County Police Department. On Tuesday night, an officer from the agency was called to the Friendship Church of the Brethren on Mansion Road in Linthicum Heights to investigate a reported crime that happened over the weekend. According to police, between Friday, Sept. 15 and Saturday, Sept. 16, an unknown person broke into the church in its off hours and damaged three doors inside the building. It is not believed that anything was taken, a witness said. The situation remains under i…
Hourlong Crime Spree Lands Armed Carjacker Behind Bars In Maryland: Police Hourlong Crime Spree Lands Armed Carjacker Behind Bars In Maryland: Police
Hourlong Crime Spree Lands Armed Carjacker Behind Bars In Maryland: Police Freddy Obi is not the smoothest criminal. It took six months, but members of the Montgomery County Department of Police have busted the failed armed carjacker who targeted at least two drivers in one night. Obi, 31, has been wanted for months after a string of vehicle-related crimes that happened within one hour, officials say. The Burtonsville resident's night of crime began at around 6:13 p.m. on Wednesday, March 22 in the 14900 block of Old Columbia Pike when he allegedly attempted to carjack a driver with a weapon, but was unable to and was spotted leaving the scene in a white Ford Fus…
Fiery Crash Reported At Gas Station After Car Plows Through Pump In Maryland (DEVELOPING) Fiery Crash Reported At Gas Station After Car Plows Through Pump In Maryland (DEVELOPING)
Fiery Crash Reported At Gas Station After Car Plows Through Pump In Maryland (Developing) Disaster was averted in Prince George's County when two cars crashed at an area gas station and went up in flames.  Shortly before noon on Wednesday, fire crews were called to Sunoco in the 300 block of Washington Boulevard in Laurel, where there were reports of a two-car crash that led to a fire near the gas pumps that led to a fuel spill. Upon arrival, Prince George's County Fire and EMS personnel found one vehicle on fire after a crash that took them through one of the gas pumps. The scene of the crashPrince George's County Fire/EMS It is unclear what caused the crash. A spokes…
Police ID Maryland Man Killed In Double DC Shooting Police ID Maryland Man Killed In Double DC Shooting
Police ID Maryland Man Killed In Double DC Shooting One person was killed, and another injured in an overnight shooting in Southeast, DC, police say. William Jones, 27, was found inside a vehicle by Metropolitan Police Department officers with multiple gunshot wounds shortly before 11:30 p.m. on Monday night in the 2600 block of Bowen Road when they heard gunshots ring out. The Laurel resident was pronounced dead at the scene of the shooting. A second man was also found in the area who had been shot, according to a department spokesperson. He was taken by DC Fire and EMS personnel to an area hospital in critical, but stable condition. His …
Police ID Man Killed During Maryland Carjacking Police ID Man Killed During Maryland Carjacking
Police ID Man Killed During Maryland Carjacking A 52-year-old man was killed over the weekend during a violent carjacking in Prince George's County.  Capitol Heights Michael Fernando Davis was identified on Monday as the victim who suffered fatal injuries during the theft of his car, which was subsequently crashed nearby, police say. The incident was reported at approximately 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 15 in the 5700 block of Gladstone Way.  Police say that when officers arrived at the scene of the carjacking, they found Davis suffering from trauma. He was taken to a nearby hospital, where he later died from his injuries.&nbs…
Woman Urinating Treats Diners To Show Outside Wine Bar In Maryland: Sheriff Woman Urinating Treats Diners To Show Outside Wine Bar In Maryland: Sheriff
Woman Urinating Treats Diners To Show Outside Wine Bar In Maryland: Sheriff Patrons at a popular restaurant and wine bar in Maryland enjoying dinner were recently treated to a show of sorts when an irate woman went on a rampage, the Calvert County Sheriff's Office announced. Elizabeth Marie Ireton, 41, who has no fixed address, is facing charges following an indecent exposure incident outside of Baia Coastal Italian Kitchen and Wine Bar on Bayside Road in Chesapeake Beach, officials said on Monday. According to the sheriff's office, Ireton was seen urinating on the rocks in the parking lot of the eatery while several diners were eating and enjoying themselves in th…