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Gunman Charged With Killing 19-Year-Old Inside Belcamp McDonald's: Sheriff Gunman Charged With Killing 19-Year-Old Inside Belcamp McDonald's: Sheriff
Djbril Ramatoulay Accused Of Killing Sebashton Charles Nocar A man has been apprehended after a 19-year-old was found shot to death inside a Harford County McDonald's, the sheriff's office announced. Aberdeen resident Djbril Ramatoulay, 32, has been arrested and charged in connection to the fatal Tuesday night shooting of Sebashton Charles Nocar at the fast food restaurant in Belcamp. Deputies from the Harford County Sheriff's Office were called shortly after 10:30 p.m. on April 23 to the 1300 block of Riverside Parkway, where they found Nocar inside suffering from a gunshot wound to the head. The Bel Air teen was pronounced dead at the restaur…
Five Displaced By Abingdon Townhouse Fire Hours After Three Killed In Aberdeen Blaze Five Displaced By Abingdon Townhouse Fire Hours After Three Killed In Aberdeen Blaze
Five Displaced By Abingdon Townhouse Fire Hours After Three Killed In Aberdeen Blaze First responders in Harford County were busy on Monday morning, responding first to a triple-fatal fire in Aberdeen before being called to a row of townhouses in Belcamp that went up in flames, officials say. Firefighters were called to the 4300 block of Perkins Place at around 11 p.m. on April 15, where there was a reported house fire that spread to an adjacent home, though any occupants were able to escape safely. pic.twitter.com/CIW1AEQ5XF — Joppa-Magnolia VFC (@jmvfc8) April 15, 2024 Crews were able to have the fire under control shortly after 11:30 p.m. on Monday, though they rema…
Triple-Fatal Aberdeen Fire Being Probed As Homicide (UPDATE) Triple-Fatal Aberdeen Fire Being Probed As Homicide (UPDATE)
Triple-Fatal Aberdeen Fire Being Probed As Homicide (Update) A fatal fire that left three dead in Harford County is now being investigated as a triple homicide, according to the Aberdeen Police Department. Aberdeen Police Capt. Will Reiber said on Monday afternoon that the circumstances surrounding the early-morning fire were "highly suspicious," and now the department has launched a homicide investigation into the incident. New Release (video)April 15, 2024Police Investigating Triple Homicide pic.twitter.com/9WWg4Mnj4v — Aberdeen Police Department, MD (@AberdeenPDMD) April 15, 2024 Shortly after 5:30 a.m. on April 15, firefighters were called t…
3 Dead In Aberdeen Apartment Fire 3 Dead In Aberdeen Apartment Fire
Fatal Fire Aberdeen Roosevelt Avenue Three people perished in an early-morning Aberdeen fire Monday, April 15, officials confirmed. Crews responded to the scene on the unit block of Roosevelt Avenue around 5:30 a.m., where smoke was billowing from the second floor of an apartment, firefighters said. Crews found three victims, who were all pronounced dead on the scene.  The Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal and Aberdeen Police are remaining on scene for investigative purposes. Please avoid the area, it is still a very active crime scene and heavy police presence in the area.
Retired Aberdeen Couple Losing Sleep After $2.1M 'Multi-Match' Jackpot Win Retired Aberdeen Couple Losing Sleep After $2.1M 'Multi-Match' Jackpot Win
Retired Aberdeen Couple Losing Sleep After $2.1M 'Multi-Match' Jackpot Win A Harford County couple went to sleep last week, and when they woke up, were the state's newest multi-millionaires after winning a massive Maryland Lottery jackpot. Now, they can hardly sleep at all. An Aberdeen pair headed to Lottery Headquarters in. Baltimore - and may do some more traveling soon - to collect a $2.1 million prize after hitting big playing "Multi-Match" on Monday, March 25 on a ticket sold at Klein's ShopRite on Riverside Parkway in Belcamp. The winning numbers for their lucky drawing were: 08-15-18-30-36-38.  The winning ticket was sold at Klein’s ShopRite…
Alleged Aberdeen Arsonist May Be Responsible For Setting Additional Fires, Officials Say Alleged Aberdeen Arsonist May Be Responsible For Setting Additional Fires, Officials Say
Alleged Aberdeen Arsonist May Be Responsible For Setting Additional Fires, Officials Say An alleged arsonist who possibly burned his initials on things is facing charges following a lengthy investigation in Harford County, the Maryland Fire Marshal's Office announced on Saturday afternoon. Aberdeen resident Bryan Keith Gilley, 45, was arrested overnight after it was determined that he was responsible for at least one fire, and potentially several others, dating back to May last year, officials say. In June 2023, the fire marshal and ATF launched an investigation into fires involving woods, trees, and train tracks in the area of 200 South Post Road in Aberdeen.  Inves…
Alert Issued For 15-Year-Old Runaway Reported Missing For Days In Harford County Alert Issued For 15-Year-Old Runaway Reported Missing For Days In Harford County
Tyler Lynn Wilson Has Been Missing Since March 1 Concerns are mounting or friends and family of a 15-year-old Harford County girl who was reported missing over the weekend. An alert was issued by the Harford County Sheriff's Office regarding Tyler Lynn Wilson, who was reported missing on Friday out of Aberdeen. Wilson was last seen at approximately 6:30 a.m. on March 1 in the 700 block of Wineberry Way.  She was last seen wearing a pink puffy coat with a gray hoodie underneath, blue leggings, and black Yeezy shoes. Missing RunawayThe Harford County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in obtaining information rega…
Suspect In Custody For Fatal Tiki Bar Shooting In Edgewood, Sheriff Says Suspect In Custody For Fatal Tiki Bar Shooting In Edgewood, Sheriff Says
Man In Custody For Fatal D&M Tiki Bar And Crab Deck Shooting A man wanted on multiple counts of murder following a deadly bar fight early on Saturday morning has been arrested, the Harford County Sheriff's Office announced. Parrise Marcellous Valentine, 33, has been arrested in connection to the fatal shooting of 24-year-old Dajuan Kyree Simmons, 24, who was found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds at D&M’s Tiki Bar and Crab Deck shortly after midnight on Feb. 17.  Both men are from Aberdeen. At approximately 12:08 a.m. on Saturday morning, deputies from the Harford County Sheriff's Office were called to the 2200 block of Pulaski H…
Driver Killed When Car Smashes Through Front Of Aberdeen Building Driver Killed When Car Smashes Through Front Of Aberdeen Building
Driver Killed When Car Smashes Through Front Of Aberdeen Building An unidentified driver was killed after smashing through the front of a building in Harford County, authorities said. The westbound lanes of the 300 block of Route 40 were closed at Beards Hill Road Extension in Aberdeen due to the fatal crash at about 1:20 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16, according to Aberdeen police. The vehicle was traveling west when it crossed over into the eastbound lanes of traffic then crossed over a median, returned to the westbound lanes, and struck a building, police said. The driver was taken to an area hospital by ambulance and later pronounced dead. Investigators from…
Closing Of Century-Old UM Harford Memorial Means New Beginnings 11 Minutes Away Closing Of Century-Old UM Harford Memorial Means New Beginnings 11 Minutes Away
UM Harford Memorial Closing A Maryland hospital will be closing next month after more than a century. UM Harford Memorial, which admitted its first patient in 1912, announced it will close its doors on Feb. 6. A statement from the hospital says its "aging facilities simply can no longer meet the demands of a modern healthcare system." The day that UM Harford Memorial closes, though, a new, state-of-the-art medical center will open in Aberdeen, 6 miles and 11 minutes away. The hospital will be moving services to the newly-constructed UM Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Aberdeen, and to the upgraded areas of UM…
Disorderly Pair Arrested After Incident With Local Rental Company In Aberdeen: Police Disorderly Pair Arrested After Incident With Local Rental Company In Aberdeen: Police
Disorderly Pair Arrested After Incident With Local Rental Company In Aberdeen: Police A woman in Harford County really didn't want to return her belongings to a rental company and went to extreme measures, police say. Two people are facing charges after a pair of incidents involving Aberdeen rental company employees who were threatened with a weapon while retrieving items from an area home. According to a spokesperson from the Aberdeen Police Department, over the weekend, officers were called to the 400 block of Hillcrest Drive, where 31-year-old Monica Lynn Taylor was reportedly armed and making threats toward the workers. Police say that when officers got to the residence…
Rumors Swirling About Immigrant Families Relocating From New York City To Harford County Hotels Rumors Swirling About Immigrant Families Relocating From New York City To Harford County Hotels
Rumors Swirling About Immigrant Families Relocating From New York City To Harford County Hotels Elected officials in Maryland are holding firm that they have no plans to allow undocumented immigrants to relocate from New York City into their communities. Harford County Executive Bob Cassilly is digging his heels in the ground amid reports and rumors that hundreds of families could be heading from the Big Apple to the Old Line State for temporary housing. According to Cassilly, more than 200 families are among those being discussed to move to Maryland hotels.  "My office received an unsolicited letter on Monday from an unknown organization indicating that they were working to bring u…
Suspects In Custody Following Targeted Shootings One Week Apart In Aberdeen: Police Suspects In Custody Following Targeted Shootings One Week Apart In Aberdeen: Police
Suspects In Custody Following Targeted Shootings One Week Apart In Aberdeen: Police Police say that two suspects are in custody in Harford County following a pair of midday shootings last month in Aberdeen. Jahmair Jones, 19, and a 17-year-old co-conspirator are facing multiple attempted murder charges after local residents reported shootings in separate incidents in August, the Aberdeen Police Department announced this week. The first incident was reported at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 8, when residents reported hearing gunshots in the area of East Bel Air Avenue and a woman stated that someone shot at her 21-year-old son while he was driving, though the bullet only hit h…
Lady Luck Smiles On Maryland Lottery Player Who Bought Random Winning $50K Ticket In Abingdon Lady Luck Smiles On Maryland Lottery Player Who Bought Random Winning $50K Ticket In Abingdon
Lady Luck Smiles On Maryland Lottery Player Who Bought Random Winning $50K Ticket In Abingdon A pair of Maryland Lottery players were all smiles after winning a top prize on a scratcher. Lady Luck was also smiling on Aberdeen resident Liam Ferns, who cashed in a $50,000 "$50,000 Cash" scratch-off ticket this week at Lottery Headquarters in Baltimore. The 48-year-old said that he bought the ticket on a whim at the Abingdon Royal Farms before getting his car washed on a scorching Sunday during the recent heatwave.  Ferns made a pit stop at the convenience store to pick up something to drink, and as he passed the location's Lottery vending machine, he had a premonition. "I just …
Motorcycle Crash Shuts Down Stretch Of I-95 In Harford County (DEVELOPING) Motorcycle Crash Shuts Down Stretch Of I-95 In Harford County (DEVELOPING)
Motorcycle Crash Shuts Down Stretch Of I-95 In Harford County (Developing) A stretch of I-95 in Harford County was shut down late on Wednesday afternoon that left a motorcyclist with serious injuries. First responders were called shortly before 7 p.m. to the southbound lanes of I-95 near Route 22 in Aberdeen on Wednesday, Aug. 9, where there was a reported crash involving a motorcycle. According to Harford County Fire and EMS personnel, the crash shut down all southbound lanes of I-95 near exit 85 as they awaited a Maryland State Police helicopter to transport the biker to an area trauma center. No information about the motorcyclist has been released. Details are…
Gotta Catch 'Em All: Pokémon Cards Lead Police To Man Detonating Explosives In Aberdeen Gotta Catch 'Em All: Pokémon Cards Lead Police To Man Detonating Explosives In Aberdeen
Gotta Catch 'Em All: Pokémon Cards Lead Police To Man Detonating Explosives In Aberdeen Investigators didn’t catch a Pikachu, Snorlax, or Eveee, though they were able to use Pokémon cards to help them capture a suspect exploding devices in Harford County. Pokémon cards proved key in a joint investigation between the Aberdeen Police Department, ATF, and Maryland Fire Marshal that led to the arrest of 34-year-old Jeremiah Burnette, who has been shaking his neighborhood with multiple explosions over the past several weeks, authorities announced. Police say that approximately 3:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 15, officers were called to the area of South Rogers and James Street in Aberd…
Aberdeen Police Officer Injured By Alleged DUI Driver In 'Horrific' Head-On Crash Aberdeen Police Officer Injured By Alleged DUI Driver In 'Horrific' Head-On Crash
Aberdeen Police Officer Injured By Alleged DUI Driver In 'Horrific' Head-On Crash A Maryland police officer on his way to work on Sunday morning suffered serious injuries after being struck head-on by a suspected impaired driver, officials say. Acting Aberdeen Police Cpl. James Haddix was on his way to the department at approximately 4 a.m. on Sunday, May 28 from his Delaware home when he was hit by another driver on the Christiana Parkway. Traffic Alert - Due to a crash, Christina Parkway (SR 4) is closed between Science Boulevard and Elkton Road. Use caution and expect delays. pic.twitter.com/v2JIa5P6OH — Newark, DE Police Dept (@NewarkDEPD) May 28, 2023 Police Ca…
Support Surges For Families Displaced By $5M Harford County Townhouse Fire Support Surges For Families Displaced By $5M Harford County Townhouse Fire
Support Surges For Families Displaced By $5M Harford County Townhouse Fire Thousands of dollars have already been raised just days after a massive townhouse fire left more than two dozen displaced after flames tore through the building. Late on Saturday, May 20, more than 100 first responders from Harford County and other neighboring municipalities were called to Witchhazel Way in Aberdeen, when a deck fire rapidly spread and damaged nearly a dozen homes while causing $5 million in damages. Arrival conditions firefighters faced last night on Witchhazel Way.📸 credit: J. Sheridan pic.twitter.com/1muL9lYuhz — Joppa-Magnolia VFC (@jmvfc8) May 21, 2023 In total, f…
Explosion Rocks Harford County Neighborhood, Sparks $5M Townhouse Fire Explosion Rocks Harford County Neighborhood, Sparks $5M Townhouse Fire
Explosion Rocks Harford County Neighborhood, Sparks $5M Townhouse Fire A weekend explosion sparked a fast-moving two-alarm fire that tore through nearly a dozen townhouses in Harford County and caused millions of dollars in damage, according to officials. The Maryland State Fire Marshal has launched an extensive investigation after a fire ripped through several townhouses late on Saturday, May 20, turning several Witchhazel Way residences into scorched rubble in Aberdeen. Here is a door bell cam video from John Sheridan showing one of several explosions during last night’s 2 alarm fire in #AberdeenMD. Eight homes were condemned. @MarylandOSFM determined t…
Woman Taken To Shock Trauma Center After Harford County Shooting: Sheriff Woman Taken To Shock Trauma Center After Harford County Shooting: Sheriff
Woman Taken To Shock Trauma Center After Harford County Shooting: Sheriff A woman is expected to survive after being shot in the Perrywood neighborhood in Aberdeen, according to the Harford County Sheriff's Office. At approximately 12:15 a.m. on Sunday, May 21, deputies from the Harford County Sheriff's Office were called to the 200 block of Perrywood Court, where there was a report of a gunshot in the area.  Upon arrival at the scene of the shooting, deputies from the sheriff's office found evidence of a shooting at the reported location, but there was no victim. Minutes later, at 12:35 p.m., deputies were alerted by members of the Upper Chesapeake Medical…
Admitted Arsonist Set Aberdeen Blaze With Father Inside: Fire Marshal Admitted Arsonist Set Aberdeen Blaze With Father Inside: Fire Marshal
Admitted Arsonist Set Aberdeen Blaze With Father Inside: Fire Marshal The man who set an Aberdeen home on fire while his father was unaware and idle in their basement two floors below is facing multiple attempted murder charges, the Maryland Fire Marshal announced on Sunday. Patrick Joseph Brinsfield, 27, is being accused of attempting to commit patricide when he allegedly intentionally set their Aberdeen home on fire while his father was unaware in the basement. At approximately 12:40 a.m. on Friday, March 31, crews from the Aberdeen and surrounding fire departments were called to a home on North Post Road, where there was a reported house fire. Firefighter…
Aberdeen Man ID'd By Dying Victim Convicted For Stabbing Death Of Bel Air Teen Aberdeen Man ID'd By Dying Victim Convicted For Stabbing Death Of Bel Air Teen
Aberdeen Man ID'd By Dying Victim Convicted For Stabbing Death Of Bel Air Teen The 21-year-old man whose victim identified him with his dying breaths in Harford County has been convicted in the stabbing death of a teen near his Bel Air home in 2021, State’s Attorney Alison Healey announced. Frank George Hudson, III, 21, of Aberdeen, was convicted this week of voluntary manslaughter and carrying a concealed dangerous weapon for his role in the fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Christopher Kerfoot in the 1200 block of Agora Drive on July 8, 2021. Our hearts are broken by the passing of Christopher Kerfoot. He left this world far to soon and will be greatly missed. Our …
Bicyclist Struck Overnight In Aberdeen Dies From 'Severe Injuries,' Police Say Bicyclist Struck Overnight In Aberdeen Dies From 'Severe Injuries,' Police Say
Bicyclist Struck Overnight In Aberdeen Dies From 'Severe Injuries,' Police Say Police in Harford County have released new information after a 55-year-old man was struck and killed by a driver overnight in Aberdeen. On Tuesday, March 21, the Aberdeen Police Department identified the cyclist as James Blevins who was struck shortly after 9:30 p.m. on Monday night in the area of US Route 40 near Short Lane. Upon arrival at the scene on Monday, March 20, officers say that they found Blevins suffering from “severe injuries.” He was evaluated and treated at the scene by paramedics and airlifted to the to the University of Maryland Hospital Shock Trauma Unit. He was pronoun…
Mother Accused Of Assaulting Student At Aberdeen County Middle School: Police Mother Accused Of Assaulting Student At Aberdeen County Middle School: Police
Mother Accused Of Assaulting Student At Aberdeen County Middle School: Police Police say that a Harford County mother went full-on “mama bear” and went after a seventh-grade student she claims harassed her daughter. Kelly Sadik, 41, was charged with assaulting a student at Aberdeen Middle School, authorities announced this week in a strange scene that led to her arrest. According to Aberdeen Police Capt. William Reiber, at approximately 8:15 a.m. on Tuesday, March 7, Sadik entered the middle school building after checking in with the office through the outside intercom. However, instead of going to the office to sign in, Sadik had a more dubious agenda on her mind. …
MD Mom Trespasses On School Grounds To Assault 7th Grader Who 'Harassed' Her Daughter: Police MD Mom Trespasses On School Grounds To Assault 7th Grader Who 'Harassed' Her Daughter: Police
MD Mom Trespasses On School Grounds To Assault 7th Grader Who 'Harassed' Her Daughter: Police A 41-year-old Maryland mom has been arrested after trespassing on her daughter's school grounds to assault a student who allegedly harassed her child, authorities announced. Kelly Sadik went into Abredeen Middle School after checking in with the office via the outside intercom around 8:15 a.m. on Tuesday, March 7, Aberdeen police said. "Instead of going directly to the office to formally sign in, Sadik unlawfully traveled to the 7th-grade student area of the school," police said.  Once in the 7th-grade area, Sadik confronted a student over alleged harassment of her daughter, whic…
New Details Emerge In Fatal I-95 Hit-Run Crash That Killed Teen In Harford County: State Police New Details Emerge In Fatal I-95 Hit-Run Crash That Killed Teen In Harford County: State Police
New Details Emerge In Fatal I-95 Hit-Run Crash That Killed Teen In Harford County: State Police Maryland State Police investigators are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect vehicle implicated in a fatal hit-and-run late last year. New photos have been released of a gray SUV that was photographed on Nov. 24, 2022, hours after an Audi driver struck and killed 19-year-old Philadelphia resident Guiermo Che in Aberdeen. Shortly before 2:15 a.m. on the night of the fatal incident, troopers from the Maryland State Police JFK Memorial Highway Barrack were called to the southbound lanes of I-95 near Maryland Route 22 to investigate a hit-and-run crash involving pedestrians.…
Boy Shuts Down Middle School Dance After Inappropriate Touching: Aberdeen Police Boy Shuts Down Middle School Dance After Inappropriate Touching: Aberdeen Police
Boy Shuts Down Middle School Dance After Inappropriate Touching: Aberdeen Police The last dance came early for a group of Harford County middle school students when a 12-year-old student got handsy during an event and riled up what police described as a “disorderly crowd.” Members of the Aberdeen Police Department were called to Aberdeen Middle School at approximately 4 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 9 to assist the assigned School Resource Officer with a large crowd that broke out during a dance that was being held. According to police, several girls at the dance reported that they had been assaulted by the young boy, who allegedly touched them inappropriately. As word sprea…
MS-13 Member Accused Of Murdering 20-Year-Old Autistic Woman In Aberdeen: Police MS-13 Member Accused Of Murdering 20-Year-Old Autistic Woman In Aberdeen: Police
MS-13 Member Accused Of Murdering 20-Year-Old Autistic Woman In Aberdeen: Police An undocumented immigrant from El Salvador believed to be a member of the MS-13 street gang has been charged with strangling a 20-year-old autistic woman to death last summer in Harford County, police say. The Aberdeen Police Department announced on Thursday, Jan. 19 that a 17-year-old boy has been charged with the murder of Kayla Hamilton in the afternoon of July 27, 2022. Kayla HamiltonGoFundMe photo According to police, on the day of the murder, officers were called to a home in the unit block of East Inca Street in Aberdeen to investigate the death of a woman who had gone into cardi…
Lottery Scratch-Off Robbers Sentenced Following I-95 Police Pursuit Through Harford County Lottery Scratch-Off Robbers Sentenced Following I-95 Police Pursuit Through Harford County
Lottery Scratch-Off Robbers Sentenced Following I-95 Police Pursuit Through Harford County Two armed robbers who took police on a high-speed pursuit on I-95 from Aberdeen to Havre de Grace in Harford County will spend time behind bars after admitting to their roles in a potentially violent incident, federal officials announced. Noland Rheubotton, 57, and James Featherstone, 60, both of Baltimore, have been sentenced to 10 years in prison, followed by years of supervised release for an armed commercial robbery and for brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence more than three years ago.  According to their guilty pleas, on Dec. 22, 2019, Rheubottom and Featherstone walk…
Final Cross-Country Coke Dealing Co-Conspirator In Harford County Gets Prison Time Final Cross-Country Coke Dealing Co-Conspirator In Harford County Gets Prison Time
Final Cross-Country Coke Dealing Co-Conspirator In Harford County Gets Prison Time The final co-conspirator in a Harford County drug ring that imported at least a kilogram of compressed cocaine into Maryland has been sentenced to decades behind bars, federal officials announced. Aberdeen resident Che Daron Durbin, 44, has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release for his role in the drug distribution ring that proliferated in Harford County. Specifically, Durbin was sentenced after being convicted in an eight-day trial of conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute cocaine and crack cocaine and for two co…
Firebug Accused Of Intentionally Burning Down Elderly Neighbor's Garage In Maryland Firebug Accused Of Intentionally Burning Down Elderly Neighbor's Garage In Maryland
Firebug Accused Of Intentionally Burning Down Elderly Neighbor's Garage In Maryland An alleged arsonist in Maryland has been apprehended for allegedly intentionally burning an elderly neighbor's garage to the ground in Harford County earlier this year. Jacob Kyle Hickman, 25, was arrested on a warrant following the investigation into a mid-October incendiary fire that destroyed an 80-year-old woman's garage and all its contents in Aberdeen, the Maryland State Fire Marshal announced on Wednesday, Dec. 21. Original story - Trespasser Intentionally Sets Blaze That Destroys Aberdeen Garage, Volvo: Fire Marshal Shortly before 4 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 19, first responder…