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Family Of Slain Parole Officer Says 'Entire State Of Maryland Mourns Alongside Them' Family Of Slain Parole Officer Says 'Entire State Of Maryland Mourns Alongside Them'
Family Of Slain Parole Officer Says 'Entire State Of Maryland Mourns Alongside Them' The entire state of Maryland is mourning alongside the loved ones of Agent Davis Martinez, who was killed by a parolee during what should have been a home visit, according to his family.  Martinez, 33, a Maryland parole and probation officer, was found suffering from traumatic injuries in Chevy Chase last week after he did not return home from work.  He was the first agent alleged to have been killed by a client while on duty, according to Maryland Gov. Wes Moore's office. “Agent Martinez served with distinction and our state is safer because of him—our entire state grieves his l…
Community Rallying Support For Volunteer FD Robbed Of $200K Earmarked For Ambulances In MD Community Rallying Support For Volunteer FD Robbed Of $200K Earmarked For Ambulances In MD
Community Rallying Support For Volunteer FD Robbed Of $200K Earmarked For Ambulances In MD Thousands of dollars have been raised by a community after cyber criminals got the best of a Maryland fire department that was bilked out of more than $200,000 that was planned to purchase two ambulances. The Rockville Volunteer Fire Department issued an alert earlier this month advising that a group posing as a vendor the agency had been working with in late April robbed them as they continue efforts to recover the cash. According to the department, the Montgomery County Department of Police, US Secret Service, and FBI have all been notified, and their bank has been able to return approxim…
Young Father Of Two Killed By Gunman In Maryland Had Bright Future 'Cruelly Stolen' Young Father Of Two Killed By Gunman In Maryland Had Bright Future 'Cruelly Stolen'
Young Father Of Two Killed By Gunman In Maryland Had Bright Future 'Cruelly Stolen' A Maryland family is in "the darkest chapter of their lives" after a 22-year-old member of their household was shot and killed in a Prince George's County Parking lot. District Heights native ZaMarco Kyree Fogg was found by the police late in the afternoon on Thursday May 16 in the 6500 block of Hil Mar Drive, suffering from a fatal gunshot wound, officials say. Detectives are on scene working to establish a suspect and motive in this case. Anyone with information is asked to contact @PGCrimeSolvers on the web or submit your tip using the P3 Tips app. pic.twitter.com/4DirQ7NCSa — PGPDNEW…
Man Shot To Death In Maryland Stairwell Was 'In The Wrong Place At The Wrong Time,' Family Says Man Shot To Death In Maryland Stairwell Was 'In The Wrong Place At The Wrong Time,' Family Says
Man Shot To Death In Maryland Stairwell Was 'In The Wrong Place At The Wrong Time,' Family Says The mourning family members of the man fatally shot in a Maryland stairwell last week describe him as a “bright soul” who was simply “in the wrong place at the wrong time.” Davon Brooks, 29, of Camp Springs, was found in a stairwell with multiple gunshot wounds and pronounced dead as officers responded to a building on the 3700 block of Donnell Drive in Forestville at about 8:45 p.m. Wednesday, March 6. “Davon was a bright soul and an unproblematic person; he loved his family and friends,” reads a GoFundMe launched for his funeral expenses. “A life taken too soon as a result of being in t…
Maryland Couple Killed In Out-Of-State Crash Prompts Outpour Of Community Support Maryland Couple Killed In Out-Of-State Crash Prompts Outpour Of Community Support
Maryland Couple Killed In Out-Of-State Crash Prompts Outpour Of Community Support Support is on the rise for a beloved Maryland couple killed in an out-of-state crash last weekend. Will and Samantha Starling were killed in a two-car crash in south Phoenix on Sunday, March 3, 12News reports.  Both were Baltimore residents; Samatha worked at GBMC and Will for Brown Advisory in Baltimore. Nearly $29,000 had been raised on a GoFundMe launched for Samantha’s funeral services, which include returning her body to Maryland. A second campaign launched for Samantha and William had raised more than $1,800. “In this incredibly trying time, the Starling family is facing not on…
Family Starting Fresh Following Townhouse Fire In Maryland Left Them Rebuilding Family Starting Fresh Following Townhouse Fire In Maryland Left Them Rebuilding
Family Starting Fresh Following Townhouse Fire In Maryland Left Them Rebuilding Support is on the rise for a family forced to start anew following a townhouse fire in Maryland. Yessenia Lopez’s home went up in flames as a result of an electrical malfunction in the garage on Sunday night, Feb. 18, according to a GoFundMe launched for the family a short time later. The fire occurred at a townhome on Treasure Oak Ct. in Rockville: Update - Treasure Oak Ct, Rockville. @mcfrs on the scene, middle of the row townhouse, heavy fire in garage & 1st floor of 1224, fire contained to TH of origin (did not extend to other units) Red Cross assisting 7 displaced occupan…
Toddler Killed During Shootout In Maryland Remembered As 'Child So Full Of Joy And Love' Toddler Killed During Shootout In Maryland Remembered As 'Child So Full Of Joy And Love'
Toddler Killed During Shootout In Maryland Remembered As 'Child So Full Of Joy And Love' The toddler killed during a shootout in Maryland last week is being adoringly remembered as a “child so full of joy and love.” Jeremy Poou-Caceres, of the Chillum area, was fatally struck by a stray bullet at a Langley Park apartment complex around 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 8, Daily Voice reported. The boy's mother was also shot during the incident, but her injuries were considered non-life-threatening. Jeremy had turned two years old on Friday, Jan. 12, according to a GoFundMe launched for his funeral costs. “Jeremy was a child so full of joy and love,” reads the campaign. “He was alw…
Skate Shop Owners Seek Community Support During Transition In Maryland Skate Shop Owners Seek Community Support During Transition In Maryland
Skate Shop Owners Seek Community Support During Transition In Maryland A Maryland skate shop is seeking support from patrons during its transition to encompass a music and art space. Kaare Wieneke, owner of Bethesda Boards on Woodmont Avenue, has been working to transform the indoor skate shop into ‘The Alley’ — a lively and welcoming music and art space — for more than 12 years, according to a GoFundMe launched to help make it happen at long last. “The truth is we didn't anticipate the full length and expense of this transition,” writes Wieneke. “Your support will help us complete architectural, electrical, and plumbing blueprints, build two new handicapped…
Maryland Studio Closing For Months Due To Devastating Fire Damage, Owner Says Maryland Studio Closing For Months Due To Devastating Fire Damage, Owner Says
Maryland Studio Closing For Months Due To Devastating Fire Damage, Owner Says A Maryland beauty and wellness studio is closing for months following a fire that caused devastating damage, according to the owner, who is asking clients for support. The blaze broke out in a basket of laundry in the basement of Esteem Studios on East Drive in Arbutus, according to owner Emily Anicua, who launched a GoFundMe to help rebuild the business. “On Tuesday morning when I went to work and unlocked the front door, smoke came pouring out," writes Anicua. “The fire fighters/investigators informed us that the cause of fire was a basket of laundry (not even in the dryer) that spontane…
Community Rallying Around Day Care Center, Children Displaced By DC Explosion Community Rallying Around Day Care Center, Children Displaced By DC Explosion
Community Rallying Around Day Care Center, Children Displaced By DC Explosion The DC community is rallying to support an affordable day care that was severely damaged by last week's explosion in Southeast DC, leaving some families in a lurch. A convenience store next to the Baby Einstein Child Development Center was destroyed on Thursday, Jan. 18 when a gas leak led to a tricky fire in the 1200 block of Marion Barry Avenue SE, prompting a lengthy battle that took hours to get under control. The building was leveled in DC. Twitter/@dcfireems Few injuries were reported - due in no small part to firefighters' proactive efforts to evacuate nearby buildings, as well b…
Maryland Family Rallying Community Support For Beloved Mom Who Died Unexpectedly At 33 Maryland Family Rallying Community Support For Beloved Mom Who Died Unexpectedly At 33
Maryland Family Rallying Community Support For Beloved Mom Who Died Unexpectedly At 33 Baltimore is rallying to support a beloved mom who died unexpectedly on New Year’s Eve. Natasha S. Randolph died Sunday, Dec. 31, her obituary says. She was 33. A GoFundMe launched by Natasha’s family had surpassed $2,800 in donations in less than a week. “I’m reaching out to my family and friends about my baby sister who left us suddenly and hurt my family deeply with her sudden departure,” reads the campaign, created by Nikita Shaw. The fundraiser states that while Natasha has a life insurance policy, her husband is having a “hard time with obtaining her benefits.” “Anything will help …
Hundreds Rally To Support Family Of Woman Killed In Montgomery County Crash Hundreds Rally To Support Family Of Woman Killed In Montgomery County Crash
Hundreds Rally To Support Family Of Woman Killed In Montgomery County Crash Hundreds of Montgomery County locals are rallying to support the family of a young woman killed in a two-car crash last week. Daniela Pineda was killed following the crash on Frederick Road (MD 355) in Gaithersburg that left another person with traumatic injuries on Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 26. ICYMI (~1220p) 18900blk Frederick Rd, @mcfrs dispatched for collision w/entrapment, 1 person trapped, Add’l @MCFRS_EMIHS requested, 1 adult Pri1 & 1adult Pri2 transported. Rt355 between Wheatfield Dr & Game Preserve Rd SHUT DOWN in BOTH directions, @MDSHA sand truck requested pic.twitt…
'I Just Want Her Back:' Mom Mourns Loss Of Girl, 10, Killed In Maryland Christmas Fire 'I Just Want Her Back:' Mom Mourns Loss Of Girl, 10, Killed In Maryland Christmas Fire
'I Just Want Her Back:' Mom Mourns Loss Of Girl, 10, Killed In Maryland Christmas Fire Theresa Moats is living a nightmare.  The Elkton mom since Christmas has been mourning the loss of her 10-year-old daughter, Kyleigh, who died in a fire that swept through their home. "This is my worst nightmare," Theresa said on Facebook Wednesday morning, Dec. 27.  "I can't sleep I can't eat I just can't function I miss my girl so much." Kyleigh was first identified in a GoFundMe campaign as the victim of the Willow Drive fire on Monday, Dec. 25. The family also lost their home, pets, belongings, and were left out in the cold while the Maryland State Fire Marshal's Office con…
Teen Driver ID'd As MD Family Shares Heartbreaking Details After Deadly PA Pursuit Teen Driver ID'd As MD Family Shares Heartbreaking Details After Deadly PA Pursuit
Teen Driver ID'd As MD Family Shares Heartbreaking Details After Deadly PA Pursuit A family has lost its father, his fiance has lost her teenage brother — and all of the Christmas presents were destroyed — after the pair fled from Pennsylvania State falling 30 feet into "a body of water," as Trooper Megan Frazer told Daily Voice and the family explained on Thursday.  Robert Wade Norwood, 21, of Hagerstown was the passenger in the car that crashed and the driver was his 16-year-old brother-in-law to-be, Kody Andrew Lacey, the family detailed in multiple GoFundMe campaigns, Daily Voice had verified late on Dec. 21.   The duo allegedly were seen breaking …
US Army Soldier, Maryland Dad Of 5 Trenton Benner Dies, 38 US Army Soldier, Maryland Dad Of 5 Trenton Benner Dies, 38
US Army Soldier, Maryland Dad Of 5 Trenton Benner Dies, 38 Support is surging for the family of Trenton Benner, U.S. Army soldier and Maryland dad of five who died on Tuesday, Dec. 12. Trent, as he was affectionately known, was raised in Chambersburg, PA but lived in Union Bridge, MD and — according to his obituary — had been serving active duty for the Army at the time of his death. Daily Voice has reached out to the US Army for further information on his death and service. More than $3,500 had been raised for Trent's family as of Friday, Dec. 15 on a GoFundMe page. Trent graduated from the Shippensburg Area Senior High School (Class of 200…
Sudden Death Of Maryland Dad Trevor Jantzen, 27, Prompts Outpouring Of Support Sudden Death Of Maryland Dad Trevor Jantzen, 27, Prompts Outpouring Of Support
Sudden Death Of Maryland Dad Trevor Jantzen, 27, Prompts Outpouring Of Support The sudden death of 27-year-old Trevor Jantzen, of Cockeysville, has prompted an outpouring of support for his young daughter. Trevor died unexpectedly on Tuesday, Dec. 12, leaving behind his young daughter, Alessi, according to his obituary. More than $1,800 had been raised as of Thursday, Dec. 14 on a GoFundMe started for Baby Alessi, by Trevor's friend from middle school, Frank Wu. "The entire world obviously gravitated to his positivity and authenticity," Wu writes in detailing how he became close with Trevor, someone he considered a brother. "Unfortunately, we received the devas…
Toddler Killed By Father In MD Remembered For 'Strongest Of Personalities' Toddler Killed By Father In MD Remembered For 'Strongest Of Personalities'
Toddler Killed By Father In MD Remembered For 'Strongest Of Personalities' A heartbroken family is still searching for answers days after the death of beloved 2-year-old Sterling Glover Petty in Maryland who was killed by his father in a grisly murder-suicide. Sterling was shockingly shot by his father, Kenneth Petty, who then turned the gun on himself on Sunday, Dec. 10 in Prince George's County in what his family described as a "senseless act of violence," and "unimaginable tragedy."  "We find ourselves grappling with unanswered questions, intense grief, shock, and the overwhelming burden of laying our little one to rest," organizers of a GoFundMe for his m…
Support Swells For Husband-Wife's Popular Maryland Doughnut Shop Damaged By Car Support Swells For Husband-Wife's Popular Maryland Doughnut Shop Damaged By Car
Support Swells For Husband-Wife's Popular Maryland Doughnut Shop Damaged By Car A son in Maryland is rallying the community to support his parents after a car crashed into their beloved doughnut shop in Prince George's County. One person suffered minor injuries shortly after 8 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 30 after crashing a Honda into the side of Laurel Tavern Donuts in the 100 block of Washington Boulevard in Laurel, leaving the building with substantial damage. The driver crashed into the side of the doughnut shop in Laurel. Prince George's County Fire/EMS In response, Sean Kwon has started a GoFundMe campaign on behalf of his parents, who have been in business servin…
Instagram Star Rallies Support For VA Firefighter In Need Of Wheelchair Van For Son Instagram Star Rallies Support For VA Firefighter In Need Of Wheelchair Van For Son
Instagram Star Rallies Support For VA Firefighter In Need Of Wheelchair Van For Son A social media star helped a Virginia fire union more than triple their fundraising goal as they help one of their members purchase a special new mobility van for her son. In Fauquier County, more than $170,000 was raised in just days as support swells for firefighter Gilda Martinez, whose son Aiden suffers from Spinal Muscular Atrophy and is in need of a new mobility van after theirs broke down on the side of the road. The single mother of two purchased a wheelchair van to take him to and from doctor appointments, family get together, and other transportation needs, but the outdated vehicl…
Maryland Man Raising Tens Of Thousands For Brother Killed In Maine Mass Shooting Maryland Man Raising Tens Of Thousands For Brother Killed In Maine Mass Shooting
Maryland Man Raising Tens Of Thousands For Brother Killed In Maine Mass Shooting A Maryland man is rallying support for his beloved brother who was among the victims in the Lewiston mass shooting in Maine. Ralph Wellman Brewer has raised tens of thousands of dollars in the week since his 40-year-old brother Peyton Brewer-Ross was one of 18 innocent people who were murdered by suspected gunman Robert Card.  Brewer-Ross was among 18 people killed in the mass shooting that left 13 others with various injuries. Card, an Army reservist, was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after a two-day manhunt. "I live in Maryland, but my heart will always be in Maine as m…
Driver Lodged In Windshield Dumped Miles From Maryland Crash Scene: Police Driver Lodged In Windshield Dumped Miles From Maryland Crash Scene: Police
Driver Lodged In Windshield Dumped Miles From Maryland Crash Scene: Police The search is on for a hit-and-run driver who struck and killed a beloved 28-year-old man in Prince George's County and dragged his body for miles.  New Carrollton's Franklin Membreno Mendez has been identified as the person struck and killed in a hit-and-run in Lanham on Saturday morning after he was involved in a separate crash and got out of his car to survey the damage, police say. Franklin Membreno Mendez GoFundMe Officers from the Prince George's County Police Department were called to the 7500 block of Ardwick Ardmore Road shortly after 4 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21, where the…
DC Man Killed By Gunman In Maryland Shared Stories Of Hope After Turning Life Around DC Man Killed By Gunman In Maryland Shared Stories Of Hope After Turning Life Around
DC Man Killed By Gunman In Maryland Shared Stories Of Hope After Turning Life Around Friends and family are mourning the loss of Deangelo Moore, a father and entrepreneur who was gunned down in Prince George's County after making painstaking efforts to turn his life around after some trouble with the law.  Early on Wednesday, Oct. 3, police say that District resident Moore, 32, and Derrick Graham, 41, were shot in what his family described as "a senseless act of violence" in Oxon Hill. Graham was pronounced dead at the scene, while Moore was rushed to an area hospital with critical injuries, where he stayed for days until he was taken off of life support on Saturday, Oct. …
Dad Suffers Spinal Cord Injury Swimming In Ocean City, Support Rises Dad Suffers Spinal Cord Injury Swimming In Ocean City, Support Rises
Dad Suffers Spinal Cord Injury Swimming In Ocean City, Support Rises Support is on the rise for a Maryland man who suffered a life-threatening spinal cord injury while swimming in Ocean City. Patrick O'Malley was flown to a nearby hospital where he underwent surgery to fuse his C3 through C6 vertebrae on Saturday, Sept. 16, his daughter-in-law Lauriann O’Malley, said on a GoFundMe page. He remained in critical condition battling pneumonia on a ventilator as of Sept. 23, Lauriann said. He had limited feeling and no movement, she said. "Our family is anticipating a long and difficult road ahead and we are asking for your support," Lauriann added. A…
Community Rallies To Send Beloved Maryland Teacher's Body Back To Paraguay Community Rallies To Send Beloved Maryland Teacher's Body Back To Paraguay
Community Rallies To Send Beloved Maryland Teacher's Body Back To Paraguay Rosa María Benítez-Ozuna was a mother-like figure to both her children and students before she was shot and killed in a fateful triple shooting in Montgomery County, loved ones say. In early September, Benítez-Ozuna was among three victims who were targeted and shot by Layhill resident Manuel Alejandro Ayala inside the home they shared, and now the community is rallying to support her family. Benítez-Ozuna, who was 65 years old, emigrated to the country from her hometown of Asuncion-Paraguay, and became “an exceptional teacher who touched the lives of many children and families,” Ociel Vega…
Maryland International Raceway Mourns Dad Of 5 AJ Douglas Killed In Hit-Run Crash Maryland International Raceway Mourns Dad Of 5 AJ Douglas Killed In Hit-Run Crash
Maryland International Raceway Mourns Dad Of 5 AJ Douglas Killed In Hit-Run Crash Hearts were breaking in Prince George's County following a hit-and-run crash that left a father of five dead. Adam Emmanuel Douglas, who was known as AJ by loved ones, died Monday, Sept. 11, was walking on the 14700 block of Livingston Road when he was struck by a truck around 11 p.m. in Accokeek, county police said. Adam Douglas Jr Facebook and his children.Maryland International Raceway AJ, 24, of Clinton, was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. The driver of the striking vehicle did not remain on the scene.  According to FOX5, AJ leaves behind five children and his f…
Community Mourns Man Killed While 'Trying To Right A Wrong' For Family Member In MD Community Mourns Man Killed While 'Trying To Right A Wrong' For Family Member In MD
Community Mourns Man Killed While 'Trying To Right A Wrong' For Family Member In MD Support is swelling for the family of Darrell Benner, who was shot and killed in Baltimore while defending his family. The 57-year-old man was shot and killed after three men carjacked a 29-year-old relative of his during an armed robbery in the 1000 block of South Curley Street early on Friday, Aug. 18. Shortly before 12:30 a.m. on Aug. 18, officers from the Baltimore Police Department were called to investigate aa shooting in the area, where they found Benner suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators say that three unidentified Black men approac…
Mother Of Three, New Nurse Remembered As 'Force To Be Reckoned With' Following Fatal MD Crash Mother Of Three, New Nurse Remembered As 'Force To Be Reckoned With' Following Fatal MD Crash
Mother Of Three, New Nurse Remembered As 'Force To Be Reckoned With' Following Fatal MD Crash A family is in mourning after a beloved mother of three and newly minted nurse was killed by a negligent drunk driver who took her life in a wrong-way crash that left nine others - including her children - hospitalized. Shortly before 11:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 1, Maryland State Police in Rockville received several reports of a white Mercedes SUV that was driving in the opposite lanes of I-270 near Rockledge Drive. Police said that Jayleen Hannor, 23, of Macon, Georgia, made his way southbound in the northbound lanes of I-270 until he hit the outer loop of I-495. The Mercedes eventually …
Mother, Dog Lover Killed After Being Pinned Under Car In Frederick County Mother, Dog Lover Killed After Being Pinned Under Car In Frederick County
Mother, Dog Lover Killed After Being Pinned Under Car In Frederick County A community is in mourning after a beloved mother and dog advocate was killed after being pinned under her car in Frederick County. Grace Demetrius, 47, of Frederick, was found pinned under her vehicle on Tuesday, Aug. 1 in the 6400 block of Towncrest Court West while she was attempting to fix a part in the undercarriage. While she was working, the vehicle backed over her and pinned Demetrius, causing her death, according to the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office. She was pronounced dead at the scene of the incident by first responders. Her body has since been transported to Baltimore for …
Community Rallies Around Family Of MD Teen Killed During Puerto Rico Vacation Community Rallies Around Family Of MD Teen Killed During Puerto Rico Vacation
Community Rallies Around Family Of MD Teen Killed During Puerto Rico Vacation Support is swelling for a Maryland family whose teenage son was murdered while on vacation in Puerto Rico. Officials say that earlier this month, 17-year-old Tommy Grays was with his uncle and stepfather when they got into an altercation with Carlos Anibal Rosado Martinez, 23. POLICÍA IDENTIFICA A SOSPECHOSO DE ASESINATO A TURISTA EN ISLA VERDE Y SOLICITA AYUDA A CIUDADANOS PARA DAR CON SU PARADERO.@PRPDNoticias identificó a Carlos Aníbal Rosado Martínez, de 23 años, como el sospechoso del asesinato del joven de 17 años, residente de Maryland. pic.twitter.com/02RwfpsMWc — Negociado de l…
Workplace Accident Kills CSX Employee Weeks Before Wife's Due Date In MD Workplace Accident Kills CSX Employee Weeks Before Wife's Due Date In MD
Workplace Accident Kills CSX Employee Weeks Before Wife's Due Date In MD Weeks before what was to be a jubilant day for a young Maryland family, it was struck by tragedy when a CSX employee was killed in a work-related incident at the Seagirt Marine Terminal in the Terminal Port of Baltimore. Derek Scott Little, a CSX conductor trainee, will never get to meet his newborn son after the 28-year-old was killed on the job just months after he was hired to the position. His wife Kaytee was two weeks away from giving birth to the family's second child. The fatal incident, which remains under investigation by multiple agencies, was reported to the Maryland Transp…
Young Father Found Dead Inside Baltimore Home Young Father Found Dead Inside Baltimore Home
Young Father Found Dead Inside Baltimore Home A family is in mourning after a "beloved son, brother and father of a beautiful girl" was killed during a bout of violence in Baltimore. Officers from the Baltimore Police Department forced their way into a home in the 3700 block of Rosedale Street shortly after 3 a.m. on Monday, June 19, to conduct a welfare check, where they found the body of 26-year-old Alvaro Santana. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Following his death, the community has been rallying around the family, with thousands of dollars raised in just a few days as they look to raise money for funeral expenses. "(This) l…