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Shooter Sentenced For Murdering Man After Altercation With Son In Maryland Shooter Sentenced For Murdering Man After Altercation With Son In Maryland
Shooter Sentenced For Murdering Man After Altercation With Son In Maryland A man will spend 35 years in prison for shooting his victim more than two dozen times after getting into an altercation with his son, the Charles County State's Attorney's Office announced. Mehki Joseph Smith, 24, of Waldorf, was sentenced to life in prison with all but 35 years suspended in connection to the murder of 60-year-old Michael Anthony Dodson, Sr. in October 2022. Dodson, a Waldorf resident, was identified as the victim who was found shot several times and killed at approximately 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 25, 2022 in the 2500 block of Old Washington Road in his hometown, according t…
Serial Burglar Charged For String Of Robberies In Montgomery County, Police Say Serial Burglar Charged For String Of Robberies In Montgomery County, Police Say
Lawrence Clipper Charged For Series Of March Burglaries A serial burglar has been taken into custody and faces new charges in Maryland after terrorizing Montgomery County businesses during a string of robberies, police say. Gaithersburg resident Lawrence Clipper, 57, has been linked to a series of burglaries during the first week of March in the area of Redland Road, Montgomery Village Avenue, and Stedwick Road. According to police, Clipper is accused of burglarizing and damaging property at these locations during his rash of robberies:  An Exterior ATM damage at the Bank of America in the 17500 block of Redland Road; Forcing entry and st…
Man Wanted For Hate Crime Following Vandalism, Burglary At Maryland Church: Police Man Wanted For Hate Crime Following Vandalism, Burglary At Maryland Church: Police
Man Wanted For Hate Crime Following Vandalism, Burglary At Maryland Church: Police The Anne Arundel County Police Department is investigating a reported hate crime after a burglary and vandalism incident at a Glen Burnie church. In the early morning hours of Sunday, detectives were called to Christ the King Catholic Church on Dorsey Road, where there was a reported robbery where a man was caught on camera breaking a window to gain access to the building, officials said. Christ the King Catholic Church at 126 Dorsey Road in Glen Burnie Google Maps street view According to police, because the incident involved the damage of church-owned property, it is considered a hate…
Fire Station Burglar In Maryland Linked To Other Crimes In DC, Virginia, Sheriff Says Fire Station Burglar In Maryland Linked To Other Crimes In DC, Virginia, Sheriff Says
Fire Station Burglar In Maryland Linked To Other Crimes In DC, Virginia, Sheriff Says A 20-year-old Maryland man wanted in connection to the burglary of a fire station in Charles County, as well as other crimes throughout the DMV region has been apprehended, according to the sheriff's office. Capitol Heights resident Kairon Andre Fuell has been arrested and is facing criminal charges in DC, Maryland, and Virginia, following a string of incidents reported in the area. This week, members of the Charles County Sheriff's Office, Prince George's County, and Metropolitan police departments served two warrants related to an investigation into a burglary reported in February at a Wa…
ID Sought For Silver Spring Church Burglary Suspect: Police ID Sought For Silver Spring Church Burglary Suspect: Police
ID Sought For Silver Spring Church Burglary Suspect: Police Police are attempting to identify the man who was caught on surveillance footage burglarizing a Montgomery County church last week. Officers responded to the Southern Asian Seventh Day Adventist Church in the 2000 block of E. Randolph Road in Silver Spring around 10:35 a.m. on Wednesday, March 27, the MCPD said. A follow-up investigation found that the man had entered after shattering a glass window around 3 a.m., walked around inside, and left. The suspect is described as a Black male in his twenties, with long locs and a slight build, wearing a black jacket, black pants and black shoes, …
Man Breaks Into Ex-GF's Home To Sexually Abuse Her Child In Southeast DC, Police Say Man Breaks Into Ex-GF's Home To Sexually Abuse Her Child In Southeast DC, Police Say
Man Breaks Into Ex-GF's Home To Sexually Abuse Her Child In Southeast DC, Police Say A District man is behind bars after allegedly breaking into his ex's home and sexually assaulting her child, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. Southeast resident Omar Ransom, 22, was arrested for allegedly sexually abusing his underage victim after breaking into his former lover's home and "engaging in unwanted sexual acts" before fleeing, police say. The incident was reported on Wednesday, March 20 in the 1400 block of Smith Place SE. Officials announced Ransom's arrest a week later on March 27. According to the police, the investigation into the assault also found that Ran…
Serial Robber Returning To Scene Of Crime Busted With $25K Of Stolen Items In Maryland: Sheriff Serial Robber Returning To Scene Of Crime Busted With $25K Of Stolen Items In Maryland: Sheriff
Serial Robber Returning To Scene Of Crime Busted With $25K Of Stolen Items In Maryland: Sheriff A serial burglar who was caught coming back to the scene of the crime to steal a fireplace from a Waldorf building has ben apprehended, according to the Charles County Sheriff's Office. Temple Hills resident Daniel Anantharajan Williams was arrested following an investigation into a string of robberies in the area over the course of four days last week, authorities announced. The burglaries were reported between Sunday, March 17 and Wednesday, March 20,  one in the 2400 block of Crain Highway, while the others were inside the 2400 block of Old Washington Road. A spokesperson for …
'Jaws Of Life' ATM Robber Arrested After Prince George's County Chase, More Suspects Wanted: PD 'Jaws Of Life' ATM Robber Arrested After Prince George's County Chase, More Suspects Wanted: PD
'Jaws Of Life' ATM Robber Arrested After Prince George's County Chase, More Suspects Wanted: PD Authorities have arrested a man they say is connected to a series of robberies dubbed the "Jaws of Life ATM String” following a police chase in Prince’s George’s County. Stefon Janey, 31, of Upper Marlboro, was arrested Wednesday, March 13 after a police chase in Prince George’s County involving detectives, patrol officers and the Aviation Section, the PGPD said. Janey was indicted this week in connection with eight robberies in the county earlier this year, including at convenience stores in the 8600 block of Baltimore Avenue and the 8200 block of Martin Luther King Junior Highwa…
5 Arrested For Baltimore County Home Break-Ins Part Of ‘South American Theft Group,’ Police Say 5 Arrested For Baltimore County Home Break-Ins Part Of ‘South American Theft Group,’ Police Say
5 Arrested For Baltimore County Home Break-Ins Part Of ‘South American Theft Group,’ Police Say Five members of an organized crime ring were arrested in Baltimore County in connection with a string of local home break-ins and several more across the country, authorities said. The following suspects were charged with first-degree burglary and other burglary-related offenses, Baltimore County Police said Tuesday, March 12: Gabriel Matamala-Ponce, 20 Crisosto-Araya, 21 Jorge Gatica-Vergara, 22 Luis Oyanedel-Valenzuela, 23 Gabriel Miranda-Gonzalez, 27 Their arrests came during a burglary investigation at a home on the 2300 block of Tufton Springs Ln. around 6:45 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 3.…
Man Wanted For String Of Commercial Burglaries In Montgomery County, Police Say Man Wanted For String Of Commercial Burglaries In Montgomery County, Police Say
Man Wanted For String Of Commercial Burglaries In Montgomery County, Police Say A man is wanted for a string of commercial burglaries in Montgomery County, police say. They occurred on Redland Road in Montgomery Village and Stedwick Road in Gaithersburg during the first week of March. The man started by using a rock to damage the exterior ATM at the Bank of America on the 17500 block of Rendland Road around 11 a.m. on Sunday, March 3. Moments later, he forced his way into the Spice Lanka restaurant located in the 17500 block of Redland Road, stole cash from the register and fled. He then tried to enter the Derwood Beer and Wine on the 17600 block of Redland Road…
Home Invader From Silver Spring Hit With Host Of Charges For Burglary In Frederick, Police Say Home Invader From Silver Spring Hit With Host Of Charges For Burglary In Frederick, Police Say
Home Invader From Silver Spring Hit With Host Of Charges For Burglary In Frederick, Police Say The investigation into a midday home burglary in Frederick County has led to the arrest of a Silver Spring man who is now facing a litany of criminal charges, authorities announced on Monday. Quentin Bassey, 18, has been arrested by members of the Frederick Police Department following the investigation into an early afternoon burglary inside a home in the 1400 block of Mobley Court. The incident was reported shortly before 1:50 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 28. According to the department, responding officers called to the scene found Bassey in the area, and he was arrested without incident. Fu…
Burglar Who Stared Straight Into Security Camera At Large In DC, Police Say (VIDEO) Burglar Who Stared Straight Into Security Camera At Large In DC, Police Say (VIDEO)
Burglar Who Stared Straight Into Security Camera At Large In DC, Police Say (Video) A suspect who had no qualms looking straight into a surveillance camera while robbing a home in Northeast DC remains at large more than a week after the burglary, police say. The Metropolitan Police Department released video on Tuesday of a man wanted in connection to an incident last week in the 5900 block of 1st Street NE. According to investigators, the burglary was reported shortly before 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 20, when the man broke into the residence, took property, and fled the scene. The Metropolitan Police Department seeks the public's assistance in identifying a person of i…
Six Charged For 'Pattern Of Violence' Affecting 80+ Victims In Baltimore: Maryland AG Six Charged For 'Pattern Of Violence' Affecting 80+ Victims In Baltimore: Maryland AG
Six Charged For 'Pattern Of Violence' Affecting 80+ Victims In Baltimore: Maryland AG Six people have been charged for what authorities describe as a “horrifying string of violence” affecting more than 80 citizens throughout Maryland, primarily in Baltimore. Anecio Rodriguez, Lovelle Little, Kevin Mills, and Twan Ellis, all of Baltimore, are accused of committing more than 80 crimes, ranging from armed carjackings, robberies, and assaults to burglaries and a murder, Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced alongside federal authorities on Tuesday, Feb. 27. Two defendants are minors whose identities have been withheld, said Brown. The investigation, led by the B…
Fingerprints Lead Officers To Burglar Wanted For Months In Montgomery County, Police Say Fingerprints Lead Officers To Burglar Wanted For Months In Montgomery County, Police Say
Fingerprints Lead Officers To Burglar Wanted For Months In Montgomery County, Police Say Fingerprints led investigators to a man who broke into a mobile phone shop in Montgomery County months ago, police said. The burglary occurred around 4 a.m. at the Cricket Wireless store in the 11300 block of Georgia Avenue in Wheaton on Friday, Nov. 17, Montgomery County Police said in a Monday release. Mukhtar Ali Mohamed, 27, allegedly broke into the store, stole merchandise and left. Mohamed, of Silver Spring, touched a glass door with his right hand just before he tried to burglarize the Montgomery County Liquor Store just one block down about an hour beforehand, ultimately leavin…
Attempted Murder Suspect Arrested At BWI-Marshall Airport, MDTA Police Say Attempted Murder Suspect Arrested At BWI-Marshall Airport, MDTA Police Say
Attempted Murder Suspect Arrested At Bwi-marshall Airport, Mdta Police Say A Washington County man wanted for attempted murder was picked up by police as he was heading to the BWI Airport to fly out of the area, officials say. Wanted Hagerstown resident Zachary A. Butler, 34, was arrested by Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Police Officers at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport on Sunday morning, according to authorities on Feb. 12.  Police say that officers assigned to the airport were tipped off at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 11 that the wanted man may be traveling to the airport, prompting a search for Butler and his vehic…
Woman Hiding In Locked Bathroom Helped Thwart Home Burglary In Montgomery County, Police Say Woman Hiding In Locked Bathroom Helped Thwart Home Burglary In Montgomery County, Police Say
Woman Hiding In Locked Bathroom Helped Thwart Home Burglary In Montgomery County, Police Say A quick-thinking woman was able to keep herself safe and alert police in Montgomery County while a burglar was roaming through her home. Walter Lee Wright, 67, has been arrested and charged for an alleged burglary that was reported last week in the 4500 block of Dorset Avenue in Somerset that quickly went awry, police say. The preliminary investigation by detectives determined that the victim called police, while locked in her bathroom, as Wright was walking through her home.  When officers arrived, they saw the man, later identified as Wright, in the front of the victim’s residence, …
Lyft Driver Accused Of Assaulting Rabbi Linked To Burglary In DC: Metropolitan Police Lyft Driver Accused Of Assaulting Rabbi Linked To Burglary In DC: Metropolitan Police
Lyft Driver Accused Of Assaulting Rabbi Linked To Burglary In DC: Metropolitan Police The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a possible hate crime after a Lyft driver - already wanted for a burglary - allegedly assaulted a rabbi in Northwest DC over a dispute about the radio.  On Sunday morning, police say that District resident Tireek Myrick picked up his victim in the 1800 block of Connecticut Avenue NW, leading to the fateful encounter that landed him behind bars. According to investigators, during the ride, the rider requested that Myrick lower the volume on the radio, prompting the ride-share driver to cancel the fare, and the victim got out of his veh…
Suspect Caught On Camera Before Breaking Into Maryland Garage, Vehicle: Police Suspect Caught On Camera Before Breaking Into Maryland Garage, Vehicle: Police
Suspect Caught On Camera Before Breaking Into Maryland Garage, Vehicle: Police A suspect was caught on camera moments before breaking into a garage and vehicle in Maryland, according to police who are seeking clues on his identity. The burglary occurred on the 2000 block of University Boulevard in Wheaton around 10:50 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 26, Montgomery County Police said. The suspect was caught on surveillance footage walking up to a home and knocking on the front door. He then entered the garage and approached a car parked inside before breaking one of its windows, stealing property, and fleeing. The suspect is described as a Hispanic man between 18 and 20 years ol…
Car Thief Linked To Multiple Crimes In Maryland, Police Say Car Thief Linked To Multiple Crimes In Maryland, Police Say
Travis Isreal Linked To Crimes In Maryland With Stolen Auto A resident in Montgomery County was able to track her stolen Toyota in Gaithersburg, leading to the arrest of a man who had been linked to a host of crime in the area. Travis Jamal Isreal, 33, is behind bars after stealing a vehicle in Montgomery County and committing multiple burglaries, thefts, and thefts from other vehicles. According to police, in mid-December, Isreal stole a 2019 Toyota Rav4 from a home in the 7300 block of Miller Fall Road in Rockville.  That night, the victim was able to track the vehicle to the 100 block of East Deer Park Drive in Gaithersburg, at which p…
Police Officer Dragged Across Highway During Pursuit In Maryland, Officials Say Police Officer Dragged Across Highway During Pursuit In Maryland, Officials Say
Police Officer Dragged Across Highway During Pursuit In Maryland, Officials Say Two men are facing charges for the attempted murder of a police officer following an officer-involved shooting and pursuit in Prince George's County on Sunday morning. Dennis Burkett, 51, of Brandywine, and Robert Burkett Jr., 50, of Temple Hills are being held behind bars after a shooting in Upper Marlboro during an investigation into at least two burglaries, police say. Shortly before 2 a.m. on Jan. 21, officers on patrol stopped to investigate a possible burglary in progress at a closed gas station in the 7600 block of Crain Highway when a burgundy van was found backed into the back door…
Pit Bull Puppy Taken During New Year's Eve Home Invasion In DC: Police Pit Bull Puppy Taken During New Year's Eve Home Invasion In DC: Police
Pit Bull Puppy Taken During New Year's Eve Home Invasion In DC: Police A dog is missing from a Southeast DC home following a home invasion, and now the police are attempting to track it down. "Lola" was taken after a burglary that was reported on New Year's Eve in the 100 block of Atlantic Street SE, according to a Metropolitan Police Department spokesperson. Police say that shortly before 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 31, two people knocked on their victim's door, and when they answered, the pair pushed their way into the home and assaulted them. They then took the dog and fled the area. The two are now wanted for burglary, assault, and other charges. Lola was …
Maryland Stalker Follows Woman Home To VA From MGM Casino Then Assaults Her: Police Maryland Stalker Follows Woman Home To VA From MGM Casino Then Assaults Her: Police
Maryland Stalker Follows Woman Home To VA From MGM Casino Then Assaults Her: Police A 29-year-old man was arrested for following a woman from a casino parking lot in Maryland to her home in Fairfax County, VA, where he assaulted her and tried breaking into her home, police said. Antiero Ebai Menyoli, of Oxon Hill, MD, approached the woman, a complete stranger, as she left the MGM National Harbor and spoke briefly, before the woman got into her car and drove home, Fairfax County police said. While driving, the victim noticed a vehicle was following her due to one headlight being brighter than the other. She suspected it to be Menyoli.  The victim tried to lose the veh…
Sexual Assaulter Who Targeted Women Over Four-Month Period In DC Gets Time: Feds Sexual Assaulter Who Targeted Women Over Four-Month Period In DC Gets Time: Feds
Sexual Assaulter Who Targeted Women Over Four-Month Period In DC Gets Time: Feds A District man who couldn't keep his hands to himself will spend years in prison for sexually assaulting women on three separate occasions over four months, federal authorities announced. Darren West, 28, was sentenced to 60 months in prison for sexually assaulting at least two women and robbing one of them during a string of incidents reported earlier this year. According to prosecutors, in March, West approached one victim while she was at work and propositioned her for oral sex, which she declined. Once he was rebuffed, West grabbed her inappropriately, they said. On June 8, West appro…
Domestic Disturbance Leads Police In Silver Spring To Stash Of Stolen Apple Products: Police Domestic Disturbance Leads Police In Silver Spring To Stash Of Stolen Apple Products: Police
Domestic Disturbance Leads Police In Silver Spring To Stash Of Stolen Apple Products: Police Piles upon piles of expensive Apple products were recovered by police in Montgomery County who came upon a host of stolen electronics while investigating a separate incident in the Silver Spring area, police say. Tremaine McDowell, 41, has been arrested and charged in connection to a string of burglaries after investigators from the Montgomery County Department of Police found him in possession of MacBook laptops, iPhones, and other electronics that had been taken from local residents. An investigation into a series of burglaries reported between June and November in the Lenox Park, Veridia…
Murder Suspect Arrested Year After Shooting Inside Maryland Home: Police Murder Suspect Arrested Year After Shooting Inside Maryland Home: Police
Murder Suspect Arrested Year After Shooting Inside Maryland Home: Police Police say that a shooting suspect has been apprehended months after a 27-year-old man was gunned down during a violent night in Anne Arundel County. Middle River resident Andre Raquan Riggs, 26, is facing multiple murder charges following an investigation into the death of Matthew Anthony Ponder, who was shot and killed in late August last summer, authorities announced on Friday. At approximately 2:30 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2022, officers from the Anne Arundel County Police Department were called to the 400 block of M Street North East in Glen Burnie, where they found Ponder inside an …
Burglars Steal $100K+ In Merchandise During Break-In At Maryland Store, Police Say Burglars Steal $100K+ In Merchandise During Break-In At Maryland Store, Police Say
Burglars Steal $100K+ In Merchandise During Break-In At Maryland Store, Police Say An investigation has been launched in Anne Arundel County after at least at least two people broke into an Annapolis business and stole upwards of $100,000 in merchandise on Thursday morning, police say. Shortly after 2:15 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 9, officers from the Annapolis Police Department were called to the unit block of Maryland Avenue, where there were reports of the front door of a store that had been shattered to allow burglars to gain access to the building. Upon arrival, the officers found the door still dead-bolted to its frame, but the center portion of glass had been shattered…
Serial Burglar From MD Found Inside Business With Tools: Fairfax County PD Serial Burglar From MD Found Inside Business With Tools: Fairfax County PD
Serial Burglar From MD Found Inside Business With Tools: Fairfax County PD Police in Fairfax County arrested a man who they say is tied to a string of commercial burglaries. Keith Duncan, of Maryland, was found with the tools he used to carry out the burglaries, county police said. He was arrested after authorities were called to the 8200 block of Greensboro Drive in McLean around 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13, and he was inside the facility. Duncan was found in possession of burglarious tools, including screwdrivers, and a collection of stolen property, police said. He was taken to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center and was released on a $1000 bond. Wan…
Pair Wanted For Stealing $3M In Jewelry During Maryland Burglary Arrested: Sheriff Pair Wanted For Stealing $3M In Jewelry During Maryland Burglary Arrested: Sheriff
Pair Wanted For Stealing $3M In Jewelry During Maryland Burglary Arrested: Sheriff Two people from Las Vegas who gambled it all on a multi-million dollar jewelry heist in Maryland have been arrested and brought back to the East Coast, the Frederick County Sheriff's Office announced on Tuesday. Demarco Coney-Jones, 29, and Akayla Tuttle, 22, have both been extradited back to Maryland to face charges following a burglary when they allegedly made off with millions of dollars in jewelry from an Urbana home. In August, deputies from the sheriff's office responded to a residential burglary, where suspects stole an estimated $3 million in jewelry from the home, according to inve…
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…
Party Time For Burglars Who Stole Permanent Balloons From Bethesda Store Party Time For Burglars Who Stole Permanent Balloons From Bethesda Store
Party Time For Burglars Who Stole Permanent Balloons From Bethesda Store A pair of burglars apparently hoping for some good vibes are giving quite the opposite in Bethesda. The dynamic duo broke into the Bone Jour stole on Del Ray Avenue on Monday, Aug. 7 in Bethesda, and stole a bundle of permanent balloons from outside the store, Montgomery County police said. Detectives have released surveillance video of the suspects and are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying them. One of the suspects is described as a White male, in his twenties, with short hair, a medium build, wearing glasses, a t-shirt, short pants and shoes. The other suspect is descr…
Inmate Back In Custody After Escape From Prison Van In Maryland: State Police Inmate Back In Custody After Escape From Prison Van In Maryland: State Police
Inmate Back In Custody After Escape From Prison Van In Maryland: State Police Randy Morris is back in custody following an hours-long manhunt after he escaped from a prison van. Maryland State Police officials confirmed shortly after 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 16, that Morris was apprehended after making a great escape earlier in the morning in Howard County. #UPDATE The escaped inmate has been taken into custody. Thank you to the public for your assistance. https://t.co/ThgFZY0ZfO — MD State Police (@MDSP) August 16, 2023 A widespread search was launched at approximately 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday when Morris, an inmate, escaped from a transport van. The 38-year-ol…