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Four Charged As Adults For Drug, Weapon Offenses After Armed Robbery In Maryland: Sheriff
Several teens will be tried as adults after being busted with drugs after an armed robbery in Charles County over the weekend, authorities announced.
Isaiah Terell Rice, of White Plains, and Julius Ford, of Waldorf, both 18, were among four who were arrested and now face charges for a reported armed robbery in the area of Meadow Lane.
Shortly after 10 p.m. on Saturday, April 13, officers from the Charles County Sheriff's Office were called to investigate a robbery, and while responding, a suspect vehicle linked to the crime was spotted by an officer on Crain Highway, near the intersec…
Thousands Of Fentanyl Pills, Five Firearms Seized During Drug Bust In Maryland: Police
Thousands of fentanyl pills are off the streets after three men from the region were busted by investigators from the Prince George's County Police Department.
The lengthy Gang Unit investigation resulted in the arrest of two men from Maryland, and a third from the District, who were part of a major drug and weapon seizure, the agency announced on Thursday.
Those charged:
Dream Edwards, 26, of Columbia;
Romel Johnson, 22, of Laurel;
Michael Jordan Thompson, 34, of Washington, DC.
(left to right) Dream Edwards, Romel Johnson, Michael Jordan Thompson Prince George's County Police
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High Maryland Man Who Killed Pennsylvania Teacher, Mom of 2, Sentenced: DA
A Maryland man has been sentenced after killing a teacher on her way to school and seriously injuring her daughter while he was driving high on marijuana and speeding at over 100 miles per hour from Pennsylvania State Police, authorities announced on Thursday, Nov. 16.
Christopher Pineda-Gasca, 21 of the 200 block of Wheatley Street, North East, MD, was sentenced to 16 to 32 years in prison by Lancaster County by Judge Dennis Reinaker on Oct. 27, the district attorney's office detailed.
He had pleaded guilty to charges of third-degree murder, homicide by vehicle while DUI, aggravated ass…
Victim Called 911 While Left To Die On Side Of Rockville Road By Armed Robbers: Police
The man who authorities say shot and killed his victim during a robbery earlier this year in Maryland has been convicted of murder.
Jackson Garcia, 20, of Silver Spring, was found guilty by a jury of first-degree murder, use of a firearm in commission of crime of violence, armed robbery, and conspiracy to commit armed robbery on Thursday, July 13, according to a release from the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office.
The charges stem from the Feb. 17, 2022 killing of 22-year-old Jose Osvaldo Genao Romero.
According to court documents, Garcia and co-conspirator Malik D. Jeff…
1,200lbs Of Marijuana, Hundreds Of THC Products Seized In Massive Baltimore Bust
Four men are in custody following a massive drug bust in Baltimore, authorities announced.
Baltimore City police along with the Baltimore County Police Department worked together to conduct a search and seizure of the drugs on Monday, March 27 after a three-month-long investigation into the East Coast Farms group.
In the search, a large amount of THC was found, including hundreds of edibles, vape cartridges, and 1,200 pounds of marijuana. Officers also seized three handguns and $189,224.
Various items seized in searchBaltimore Police Department
“This is truly an outstanding achievement…
Traffic Stop Leads To Seizure Of LSD, Crack Cocaine, Other Drugs In Frederick: Police
What could have been a routine traffic stop led to a massive drug bust for police investigators in Frederick.
Aaron-Patrick Vincent Williams, 31, is facing a host of charges after being busted by members of the Frederick Police Department this week with LSD, crack cocaine, and other drugs, according to officials.
Members of the Frederick Police Department’s Tactical Investigations Unit conducted a traffic stop on Monday, March 20, when Williams made a vehicle and traffic violation.
During the subsequent stop, investigators say that officers searched Williams’ vehicle, which led to the re…
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…
'Ghost Gun,' Pot Recovered From Pair During Charles County Traffic Stop, Sheriff Says
Police say that a pair from Prince George’s County is facing drug and weapons charges after members of the Charles County Sheriff’s Office busted them in a vehicle loaded with illicit items.
Jalen Sincere William Hayes, 22, and Renia Janice Batista, 21, both of Oxon Hill, were arrested by officers during a traffic stop in the middle of the day on Monday, Feb. 13 in St. Charles, according to the sheriff’s office.
At approximately 2:50 p.m. on Monday afternoon, officers conducting a traffic assignment targeting distracted drivers stopped the duo in the area of Smallwood Drive and Barrington D…
Maryland Teens Busted With Two Pounds Of Suspected Marijuana After Helicopter Chase
A group of teens was arrested after a massive marijuana bust during a traffic stop in Severn, authorities say.
Omar Gaber Shalabi, 18, Juwan Makih Jackson, 18, Richard Daryl Hillian, 19, along with a 17-year-old boy and a 15-year-old boy were taken into custody after fleeing from police on Monday, Feb. 6, according to Anne Arundel County police investigators.
Police attempted to stop the teens for a registration violation in the area of Meade Village Road and Meade Village Circle around 9:15 p.m., when the teens fled toward Reece Road. The aviation unit was able to assist the police on the …
CEO Admits To Laundering $3.5M In Pot Profits From DC Delivery Service
A weed dealer in Washington, DC has admitted to laundering millions of dollars he generated through the illegal sale of marijuana and THC products, according to federal officials.
Connor Pennington, 39, pleaded guilty this week to conspiracy to commit money laundering while he was the CEO of a marijuana delivery service in the region.
Authorities say that Pennington was the CEO of JointVentures LLC, which operated under the name “Joint Delivery,” a delivery service of pot products, including THC vape cartridges, wax, and edibles, though it was never licensed as a dispensary in DC or any oth…
MS-13 Leader Gets Life In Prison For Maryland Murders, Racketeering Conspiracy
Another MS-13 gang member in Maryland will spend the rest of his life in prison for his role in a wide-ranging racketeering conspiracy that included multiple murders and federal drug charges.
Brayan Contreras-Avalos - also known as “Anonimo,” “Humilde,” and “Malia,” 28, of Langley Park, has been sentenced to life in prison after being convicted during a lengthy for his participation in the deadly conspiracy, according to federal officials.
Prosecutors say that Contreras-Avalos was the leader of an MS-13 clique operating in Frederick, Anne Arundel, Prince George’s, and Montgomery counties. …
Man Passes Out In Car Surrounded By $25K In Drugs, Police In Maryland Say
A Silver Spring man has been arrested on drug charges after a concerned police officer performed a welfare check on him after finding him in a car, authorities say.
Raymond Jenkins, 29, was reportedly slouched down in the front seat of a vehicle appearing to need medical attention when he was found by the officer on Friday, Dec. 30 in the 4400 block of Wheeler Road, according to Prince George's County police.
As officers conducted the welfare check, they could smell the odor of marijuana emitting from the vehicle, prompting a search.
Officers recovered a loaded handgun, as well as cocaine,…
