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Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting In Baltimore County Under Investigation: Maryland AG Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting In Baltimore County Under Investigation: Maryland AG
Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting In Baltimore County Under Investigation: Maryland AG Two people are dead in Maryland after an officer-involved shooting in Baltimore County on Friday night, police say. Shortly after 11:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 24, officers from the Baltimore County Police Department were called to the 2700 block of Maple Avenue in Parkville to investigate a reported domestic disturbance. Police say that the officer called to the scene heard gunshots fired inside the home and a woman screaming, and when officers approached the area, a man opened the front door and fired a weapon, prompting three to return fire, killing the man. Further investigation led to th…
Shooter Convicted Of Murdering 53-Year-Old Man Last Summer In MD: State's Attorney Shooter Convicted Of Murdering 53-Year-Old Man Last Summer In MD: State's Attorney
Shooter Convicted Of Murdering 53-Year-Old Man Last Summer In MD: State's Attorney A man from Prince George's County with a checkered criminal history will spend more time behind bars for the murder of a 53-year-old man last summer, the St. Mary's County State's Attorney announced. Forestville resident Malcolm Carl Young, 47, has been convicted by a jury following the shooting death of Great Mills resident Anthony Charles Wright in August last year. Specifically, he was convicted of second-degree murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a crime of violence. Members of the St. Mary's County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the 21600 block of Great Mills Ro…
Selfie-Taking Shoppers Draw Ire Of Gun-Toting Man At MD Convenience Store, State Police Say Selfie-Taking Shoppers Draw Ire Of Gun-Toting Man At MD Convenience Store, State Police Say
Selfie-Taking Shoppers Draw Ire Of Gun-Toting Man At MD Convenience Store, State Police Say A customer at a Carroll County convenience store did not take kindly to other shoppers snapping selfies of themselves before pulling a gun on them, state police say. Taneytown resident Timothy Davis, 38, is facing multiple assault and other charges after a relatively innocuous incident nearly turned violent outside of a local retailer. According to investigators, during the afternoon of Sunday, July 16, officers from the Taneytown Police Department were called to a convenience store in the unit block of Grand Drive in Taneytown, where there was a reported incident involving several customer…
Three Busted With Bottles Of Codeine During Gambrills Traffic Stop, Police Say Three Busted With Bottles Of Codeine During Gambrills Traffic Stop, Police Say
Three Busted With Bottles Of Codeine During Gambrills Traffic Stop, Police Say Three people have been charged after being found with several bottles of suspected prescription drugs in Gambrills, authorities announced. In the early morning hours of Tuesday, March 14, officers conducted a traffic stop of an orange Dodge Charger on Annapolis Road near Odenton Road, where they located the three individuals, according to Anne Arundel County police. During the stop, officers conducted a search of the vehicle where they found three bottles of suspected codeine, a small amount of marijuana, and a loaded handgun. Moussa Diarra, 28, Aron Yakgob Gebregirgish, 31, and Pa Aliue C…
Two Arrested After Massive Drug, Gun Bust By Maryland SWAT Team Two Arrested After Massive Drug, Gun Bust By Maryland SWAT Team
Two Arrested After Massive Drug, Gun Bust By Maryland SWAT Team Two individuals were arrested after being investigated as suspected narcotics dealers and distributers in Baltimore, authorities say. Dorian Mallory, 33, and Brian Mallory, 35, were charged with Firearm and Drug Trafficking offenses as well as CDS possession after a SWAT team executed a search warrant in the 900 block of Rosedale Street on Friday, Oct. 28, according to Baltimore police. The two individuals were investigated following a recent string of violence in the Southwest and Western District. During the search and seizure, several firearms, ammunition, and drugs were recovered from …
Driver Gunned Down By Passenger Before Crashing Into A Telephone Pole In DC, Police Say Driver Gunned Down By Passenger Before Crashing Into A Telephone Pole In DC, Police Say
Driver Gunned Down By Passenger Before Crashing Into A Telephone Pole In DC, Police Say A woman was shot to death by a passenger in her car before crashing into a telephone pole outside a fire station and near a high school in Northwest, DC, police officials reported. At approximately 12:20 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 27, DC police responded to a shooting in the 1300 block of New Jersey Avenue NW, where there was a reported shooting and a car that struck a pole near a busy intersection. Alert: Shooting Investigation in the 1300 block of New Jersey Avenue NW. No look out at this time.DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/ EVENT # I20220542769 — DC Police Department (@DCPoliceDept) Octob…
Violent Armed Robber Who Fired Shots At Victims Sentenced In Maryland Violent Armed Robber Who Fired Shots At Victims Sentenced In Maryland
Violent Armed Robber Who Fired Shots At Victims Sentenced In Maryland A man with a checkered criminal history has been sentenced for firing a gun at his victims during an armed robbery of his acquaintance’s child’s father in Maryland, according to the Charles County State’s Attorney. Aaron William Saunders, 25, was sentenced to 30 years, with all but 15 years suspended in prison for armed robbery, use of a firearm during the commission of a crime of violence, and related charges following an incident in November 2020. At sentencing, Assistant State’s Attorney Michael Gerst asked for a 45-year sentence, noting Saunders’ prior offenses, and stating, “not only w…
Virginia Military Aide Brings Gun To White House: Report Virginia Military Aide Brings Gun To White House: Report
Virginia Military Aide Brings Gun To White House: Report A 54-year-old military aide from Virginia was arrested after US Secret Service found a loaded and unregistered firearm in his bag during a security check, the Washington Post reports. Patrick James Tansey works at the White House and is allowed on the grounds but is not authorized to be armed, a Secret Service spokesman told the outlet. Records show Tansey is from Manassas. A hearing was set for Oct. 5, and Tansey was freed. His lawyer declined comment to the Washington Post and it wasn't immediately clear which military branch he was assigned to. Click here for more from the Washington Po…
Maryland Shooter Nabbed During Traffic Stop: Police Maryland Shooter Nabbed During Traffic Stop: Police
Maryland Shooter Nabbed During Traffic Stop: Police The suspect in an early September shooting was arrested during a traffic stop, officials said. On Sept. 6, at around 4:30 p.m., a male suspect was arguing with a large group of people in the 1900 block of Treetop Lane, according to the Montgomery County Police Department. The suspect pulled out his gun and even though the woman he was with tried to smack the gun out of his hand, he was able to get ahold of the weapon and fire at the group of people, police said.  Everyone fled the area and no victims were around when police arrived, authorities reported. A white Infiniti SUV ret…
DC Teen In Custody For Allegedly Murdering Maryland Man In Car, Police Say DC Teen In Custody For Allegedly Murdering Maryland Man In Car, Police Say
DC Teen In Custody For Allegedly Murdering Maryland Man In Car, Police Say A teenager in DC is facing a murder charge after allegedly shooting and killing a Maryland man earlier this year, authorities announced. Southwest, DC resident River Barfield, 19, was arrested and charged with second-degree murder while armed following a months-long investigation into the fatal shooting of Hyattsville resident Jacky Brooks, 20, in March. Shortly after 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 17, members of the Metropolitan Police Department's Seventh District responded to the 4100 block of South Capitol Terrace in Southwest DC, where there was a reported shooting. Upon arrival, offic…
DC Man Admits To Smoking Weed, PCP Before Midday Murder In Southeast Washington DC Man Admits To Smoking Weed, PCP Before Midday Murder In Southeast Washington
DC Man Admits To Smoking Weed, PCP Before Midday Murder In Southeast Washington A Washington, DC man will spend more than a decade in prison after reaching a plea agreement for murdering a 44-year-old man parked in his car, federal officials announced. Brian Foster, 40, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder while armed for shooting and killing Anthony Mitchell while he sat in his car more than a year ago, according to the Department of Justice. As part of the plea - which is contingent on the court's approval - Foster will be sentenced to 14 years in prison in October. At approximately 12:40 p.m. on Aug. 18, 2021, Mitchell parked his car in the 3700 block of First St…
Three Men Arrested In Recent DC Shooting: Police Three Men Arrested In Recent DC Shooting: Police
Three Men Arrested In Recent DC Shooting: Police Three men were arrested in a non-fatal shooting in D.C., police said. On August 24, at around 7:20 p.m., officers responded to the scene on Quincy Place, to find two adult men suffering from gunshot wounds, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. Another male victim arrived at a local hospital, and all three victims were treated for non-life threatening injuries, authorities reported. At the scene, five firearms were recovered and Kharee Jackson, 29, Pernell Jackson, 36, and Charles Turner, 35, were arrested for assault with a dangerous weapon, police said.
Repeat Bank Robber From DC Sentenced To 25 Years For His Multiple Crimes Repeat Bank Robber From DC Sentenced To 25 Years For His Multiple Crimes
Repeat Bank Robber From DC Sentenced To 25 Years For His Multiple Crimes A man from D.C. was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for an armed bank robbery he committed back in 2021, authorities said.Amobi Agu, 37, is no stranger to the law, as he allegedly committed seven other armed bank robberies between 2007 and 2008, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Agu served time for those crimes, from 2008 to 2020, officials reported. In January of 2021, Agu robbed the Bank of America located in Dulles Crossing Plaza, where he threatened a bank teller and unarmed security guard with his gun, law enforcement said. Agu was convicted of brandishing a f…
Suspect Charged With Murder, Victim ID'd Following Fatal Maryland Shooting: Sheriff Suspect Charged With Murder, Victim ID'd Following Fatal Maryland Shooting: Sheriff
Suspect Charged With Murder, Victim ID'd Following Fatal Maryland Shooting: Sheriff A man from Prince George's County with a checkered criminal history is facing multiple murder, assault, and weapons charges following the fatal shooting of a 53-year-old man in St. Mary's County, investigators announced. Forestville resident Malcolm Carl Young, 46, was apprehended within minutes by members of the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office following the shooting death of Great Mills resident Anthony Charles Wright on Tuesday, Aug. 9. On Wednesday, Aug. 10, a spokesperson for the sheriff's office announced that Young had been arrested and was charged with:  First-degree murd…
Drug Dealer Busted With Illegal Weapon After Attempting To Flee In Maryland: Police Drug Dealer Busted With Illegal Weapon After Attempting To Flee In Maryland: Police
Drug Dealer Busted With Illegal Weapon After Attempting To Flee In Maryland: Police A suspect is in custody after officers witnessed at least two parties conducting an alleged narcotics deal in Baltimore, authorities say. Officers observed the alleged transaction around 6:30 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 7, on North Forest Park Avenue, according to Baltimore police. As officers observed the transaction, they noticed a visible handle of a handgun peeking out of the suspect's satchel, investigators said. When detectives approached the suspect, he dropped the satchel and immediately ran from the scene before being apprehended by officers. Investigators did not release the name of the …
Suspect Charged, Victim ID'd In Fatal Maryland Shooting Suspect Charged, Victim ID'd In Fatal Maryland Shooting
Suspect Charged, Victim ID'd In Fatal Maryland Shooting Investigators have identified the Prince George's County man who was gunned down in the bedroom of a Calvert County home. Glenn Dale resident Tyree Dashawn Richardson, 20, walked into a home in the 3900 block of Lakeside Court in Dunkirk when he was met by Terrance Kenneth Yancey, 22, of Washington, DC, who was lying in wait, a spokesperson for the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office said. The shooting was reported to the sheriff's office shortly after 3:30 a.m. on Monday, June 13. The preliminary investigation into the shooting determined that Richardson arrived at the residence and proceed…