Retired Metropolitan Police Lieutenant Remembered As Family Man, 'Servant Of The Community' Retired Metropolitan Police Lieutenant Remembered As Family Man, 'Servant Of The Community'
Retired Metropolitan Police Lieutenant Remembered As Family Man, 'Servant Of The Community' A former lieutenant with the Metropolitan Police Department has died unexpectedly following a battle with mental illness and physical ailments, his family says. Retired Police Lt. Brahm Persaud, Sr., a beloved friend and loved one, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 21, and the community has been quick to rally around the family reeling from his death. "(His) departure has left a void in our lives, and we are determined to honor his memory by coming together to support his family during this challenging time," his family wrote on a GoFundMe campaign.  "Our goal with this fundraiser is to allev…
Woman Who Died In Maryland House Fire Searching For Cats Remembered As Loving Mother Woman Who Died In Maryland House Fire Searching For Cats Remembered As Loving Mother
Woman Who Died In Maryland House Fire Searching For Cats Remembered As Loving Mother A woman who lost her life in a fire while searching for the family's beloved cats in Maryland is being remembered by friends and family who are reeling from her death. Amy Appleby-Harris, 58, was recovering from surgery in their Salisbury home on Saturday, Feb. 17 when a fire broke out in the second-floor master bedroom in the 26000 block of Quantico Creek Road. At approximately 0910 this morning, Stations 5, 9, 16, 2, and 74 were alerted for a structure fire in the 26300 block of... Posted by Hebron Volunteer Fire Department on Saturday, February 17, 2024 Her longtime husband was …
Family 'Overwhelmed' By Community Support For Man Struck, Killed By Driver In Silver Spring Family 'Overwhelmed' By Community Support For Man Struck, Killed By Driver In Silver Spring
Family 'Overwhelmed' By Community Support For Man Struck, Killed By Driver In Silver Spring The heartbroken family of a Montgomery County man who was struck and killed by a driver last week says they are “overwhelmed” by the community support they’ve received. Khalid Shakir Scriven, 27, was struck by a Honda CR-V near the 9500 block of Georgia Avenue in Silver Spring and pronounced dead at the scene on Tuesday, Feb. 13. More than $22,000 had been raised on a GoFundMe launched on behalf of the family before donations had been turned off. “It is with a heavy heart and tremendous sadness that we share that Khalid Shakir Scriven, beloved son of Sabina Manda and loving brother of Just…
Maryland Nurse Believed Killed By HS Football Coach Boyfriend Mourned By Loved Ones Maryland Nurse Believed Killed By HS Football Coach Boyfriend Mourned By Loved Ones
Maryland Nurse Believed Killed By HS Football Coach Boyfriend Mourned By Loved Ones Friends and loved ones are mourning the loss of the Maryland woman strangled by her boyfriend, a high school football coach. Patrina Best, 38, was found by police on Saturday, Feb. 17 during a welfare check at her inside of her Accokeek home, and pronounced dead at the scene, police said. Carl Kearney, Jr., 43, a high school football coach, was charged with murder after turning himself in at the Prince George's County Police Department, and saying he'd strangled his girlfriend earlier that day, county police said. Carl Kearney, Jr. Prince George's Police Tributes an…
'Larger Than Life' Maryland Landscaper Was One Of A Kind Person, Family Says 'Larger Than Life' Maryland Landscaper Was One Of A Kind Person, Family Says
'Larger Than Life' Maryland Landscaper Was One Of A Kind Person, Family Says Support is on the rise for the family of a beloved Maryland landscaper following his unexpected death. Isaias Villegas passed away unexpected on Wednesday, Feb. 14., according to a GoFundMe launched by his family. “…my brother Isaias Villegas, was tragically and suddenly taken away from his family and friends,” writes Onesimo Villegas in the campaign, organized by Kelly Dolan. “His was larger than life, one of a kind person, with a huge heart and he will be deeply missed.” More than $5,400 had been raised as of Friday, Feb. 16 for the family of Isaias, a Maryland landscaper and devoted d…
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…
Tributes, Donations Pour In After Unexpected Death Of Beloved Maryland Dad Of 3 At 31 Tributes, Donations Pour In After Unexpected Death Of Beloved Maryland Dad Of 3 At 31
Tributes, Donations Pour In After Unexpected Death Of Beloved Maryland Dad Of 3 At 31 Tributes and donations are pouring in following the unexpected death of a beloved Maryland dad of three. Daniel William Sears died Friday, Feb. 9, his obituary says. He was 31. Daniel attended Lansdowne High School and worked in the construction industry, according to his Facebook page. He lived in Baltimore at the time of his passing. Daniel is survived by his cherished parents, Thomas and Sandra Sears; his three loving children, Breanna, Kya, and Aubrey; his caring sister, Nicole and her spouse William; and many extended family members and close friends. Meanwhile, just under $5,000 had…
Mother Seeking Helping Hands After 'Monster' Stabbed 6-Year-Old Son To Death In Maryland Mother Seeking Helping Hands After 'Monster' Stabbed 6-Year-Old Son To Death In Maryland
Mother Seeking Helping Hands After 'Monster' Stabbed 6-Year-Old Son To Death In Maryland A heartbroken Maryland mother is desperate for help following the fatal stabbing of her six-year-old son last week. Seron O’Neal was found with multiple stab wounds to his back as officers responded to a home on the 2000 block of Deering Avenue around 8:20 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 23. Alan Geslicki, the 32-year-old boyfriend of the victim’s mother, Sade Addison, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder following a vehicle stop and foot chase that ended on the 100 block of South Carrolton Avenue, Daily Voice reported. Addison shared her gut-wrenching grief in a GoFundMe that had rais…
Highly-Decorated Off-Duty Police Sergeant Dies Unexpectedly In Maryland Highly-Decorated Off-Duty Police Sergeant Dies Unexpectedly In Maryland
Highly-Decorated Off-Duty Police Sergeant Dies Unexpectedly In Maryland The Anne Arundel Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their own. Veteran police Sgt. Eric Trumbauer died after suffering a medical emergency while off-duty overnight, according to the agency on Thursday afternoon. After joining the department as a member of the Anne Arundel County Police Department’s 60th Recruit Class in October of 2002, Trumbauer had a decorated career serving the community. Trumbauer spent a decade patrolling the Northern and Southern Districts, where he was recognized as the Northern District Community Relations Committee Officer of the …
Police ID Popular 70-Year-Old Teacher Killed In Baltimore County Townhome Fire Police ID Popular 70-Year-Old Teacher Killed In Baltimore County Townhome Fire
Police ID Popular 70-Year-Old Teacher Killed In Baltimore County Townhome Fire A beloved teacher has been identified as the 70-year-old woman killed in a Baltimore County house fire on Tuesday afternoon. Catonsville resident Kathleen Benedick died after she was found suffering from cardiac arrest inside a home in the 400 block of Lambeth Road that went up in flames. Crews from the Baltimore County Fire Department were called to the home at around 1:50 p.m. on Jan. 23, where they were met by smoke coming from the front of the residence, and were advised that there was someone unaccounted for. During their rescue mission, firefighters found Benedick on the second …
'Wrong Place, Wrong Time:' Grandmother Killed In Baltimore Shooting Mourned By Family 'Wrong Place, Wrong Time:' Grandmother Killed In Baltimore Shooting Mourned By Family
'Wrong Place, Wrong Time:' Grandmother Killed In Baltimore Shooting Mourned By Family A family is in mourning after a beloved 60-year-old grandmother was shot and killed over the weekend in Baltimore. Shortly before 10:30 p.m. on Friday night, officers from the Baltimore Police Department were called to the 4300 block of Pennington Avenue, where they were met by a 60-year-old woman suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. She was pronounced dead at the scene by first responders. Now, the family of Mary Lou Schuman is saying that she was just in the wrong place at the wrong time when she was fatally shot. "Last night at 10:30 p.m., my mom was shot and killed in Curtis B…
Beloved Maryland Dad Michael Buckhout-White
Dies After Battle With Recurrent Brain Cancer, 42 Beloved Maryland Dad Michael Buckhout-White
Dies After Battle With Recurrent Brain Cancer, 42
Dies After Battle With Recurrent Brain Cancer, 42 Maryland is in mourning for Michael John Buckhout-White, a devoted father of two who died following a brave battle with recurrent brain cancer on Friday, Dec. 29. He was 42. Born in Silver Spring, Michael attended Montgomery Blair High School, where he was a drummer in jazz band before his graduation in 1999, his obituary says. He then earned an AA with a certificate in Computer Graphics from Montgomery College and transferred to UMBC before earning a BA in Digital and Imaging Arts. Michael worked at MacUpgrades in Bethesda while continuing to follow his creative passion throughout college…