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Suspect Charged With Attempted Murder For Shooting During Baltimore Fight: Police Suspect Charged With Attempted Murder For Shooting During Baltimore Fight: Police
Suspect Charged With Attempted Murder For Shooting During Baltimore Fight: Police A suspect who pulled out a gun during a dispute in Baltimore last month and shot a 23-year-old man has been arrested and charged with attempted murder, police say. Andre Canady, 24, was arrested earlier this month and charged with attempted murder following a March shooting in Northwest Baltimore, officials announced on Wednesday. Shortly before 1 a.m. on Tuesday, March 19, officers working a traffic enforcement in the 3100 block of West North Avenue when they heard gunshots ring out. During a canvas of the area, they found a man suffering from gunshot wounds in the 1800 block of Bloomingd…

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by Zak Failla
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Human Remains Found At Vacant East Baltimore Home: Police (DEVELOPING) Human Remains Found At Vacant East Baltimore Home: Police (DEVELOPING)
Human Remains Found At Vacant East Baltimore Home: Police (Developing) There will be a busy police presence in East Baltimore on Tuesday after human remains were found inside a vacant home, according to reports. Officers were called at approximately 9 p.m. on April 16 to the 2200 block of East Fayette Street, when a body was found inside a local residence, prompting an investigation. During the investigation, the street was temporarily closed while police probed the incident. No additional details were provided. More information is expected to be released. This is a developing story. Check Daily Voice for updates. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens…

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by Zak Failla
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Man Caught Stealing Tires Off Vehicle In Parking Garage Of Anne Arundel County Hotel: Police Man Caught Stealing Tires Off Vehicle In Parking Garage Of Anne Arundel County Hotel: Police
Man Caught Stealing Tires Off Vehicle In Parking Garage Of Anne Arundel County Hotel: Police A Hanover man was arrested over the weekend for stealing tires off of a vehicle left in the parking garage of a hotel in Anne Arundel County, police said. Officers responded to the parking garage of the Hotel at Arundel Preserve to investigate a report of a person stealing tires and rims from a vehicle just before 2:55 a.m. on Saturday, April 6. They found Langston Lewis, 18, standing at the victim’s vehicle, which was up on a car jack, police said. Lewis was wearing black gloves with a lug wrench behind him at his feet, according to police. He had taken one tire off completely and placed …

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Attempted Abduction Under Investigation In Montgomery County: Police Attempted Abduction Under Investigation In Montgomery County: Police
Attempted Abduction Under Investigation In Montgomery County: Police Police in Montgomery County are investigating an attempted abduction. It happened around 3 p.m. Sunday, March 10 on the 18300 Block of Lost Knife Road in Gaithersburg. A 10-year-old girl was sitting outside an apartment building when an unknown male “grabbed her arm and told her to come with him,” police said. The suspect apparently ran away when he saw police cars in the neighborhood. He is believed to be in his late teens to 20-years-old, 5 feet 10 inches tall with a thin build, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt with a black jacket over it, black cargo pants, sneakers and had a ski mask…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
41-Year-Old Man Shot Dead In South Baltimore Neighborhood: Police 41-Year-Old Man Shot Dead In South Baltimore Neighborhood: Police
41-Year-Old Man Shot Dead In South Baltimore Neighborhood: Police Police are investigating a deadly Thursday afternoon shooting on Baltimore’s southwest side. Officers were called to the 100 block of Furrow Street to investigate a report for an unresponsive person around 12:15 p.m. A 41-year-old man was found with life-threatening gunshot wounds and pronounced dead at the scene, police said. The Medical Examiner's Office was notified and took possession of the body. The investigation is being led by Southwest District Homicide Detectives. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 410-396-2100 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7Lo…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
29-Year-Old Man Shot Dead In Northeast District, Prompting SWAT Team Response: Baltimore Police 29-Year-Old Man Shot Dead In Northeast District, Prompting SWAT Team Response: Baltimore Police
29-Year-Old Man Shot Dead In Northeast District, Prompting SWAT Team Response: Baltimore Police Police are investigating a deadly shooting that prompted a response by SWAT Team members in Baltimore’s Northeast District. Officers were called to the 4000 block of Loch Raven Boulevard to investigate the shooting report around 5:45 p.m. Wednesday, March 6. A 29-year-old man was found with a life-threatening gunshot wound and taken to a nearby hospital for treatment, where he was pronounced dead, police said. Meanwhile, detectives at the scene were informed that a potential suspect had entered a nearby home. The SWAT Team was notified to clear the home and did not locate a…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Police ID Man Found Shot To Death In Prince George's County Stairwell Police ID Man Found Shot To Death In Prince George's County Stairwell
Police ID Man Found Shot To Death In Prince George's County Stairwell Police have identified the man fatally shot in an apartment stairwell in Prince George’s County over the weekend. Derek Coleman, 40, was found wounded in an apartment building stairwell as officers responded to investigate a shooting near the 6700 block of New Hampshire Avenue in Takoma Park around 7:15 a.m. Sunday, March 3, Prince George's County Police said. Coleman, of no fixed address, was pronounced dead at the scene. Detectives are working to determine a motive and identify a suspect(s). A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictme…

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by Valerie Musson
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21-Year-Old Man Critical After Shooting In Baltimore’s Southwest District: Police 21-Year-Old Man Critical After Shooting In Baltimore’s Southwest District: Police
21-Year-Old Man Critical After Shooting In Baltimore’s Southwest District: Police A 21-year-old man is in critical condition Tuesday after an overnight shooting in Baltimore’s Southwest District, police said. Officers responded to the 200 block of South Monastery Avenue and found the man with a gunshot wound around 3 a.m.  He was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries. Anyone with information is urged to contact detectives at 410-396-2100 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7Lockup. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Incidents Facebook group.

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
20-Year-Old Man Shot In Baltimore’s Northwest District: Police 20-Year-Old Man Shot In Baltimore’s Northwest District: Police
20-Year-Old Man Shot In Baltimore’s Northwest District: Police Police are investigating an overnight shooting in Baltimore’s Northwest District. Police were called to the 2000 block of Ashburton Street to investigate the shooting report around 2:30 a.m. Monday, March 4. A 20-year-old man was found with apparent gunshot wounds and taken to a nearby hospital for treatment, police said. The investigation is being led by Northwest District Shooting detectives. Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives at 410-396-2466 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7Lockup. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens,…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Suspect Arrested After Shooting In Baltimore’s Northwest District: Police Suspect Arrested After Shooting In Baltimore’s Northwest District: Police
Suspect Arrested After Shooting In Baltimore’s Northwest District: Police A 46-year-old man was shot and a suspect arrested in Baltimore’s Northwest District on Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 28, police said. The victim was found with several gunshot wounds on the 1200 block of Hilton Parkway shortly before 4:35 p.m. He was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment as officers arrested the suspected shooter near the 3000 block of Arunah Avenue. Anyone with information is urged to call 410-396-2466 or contact Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-Lockup. 

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by Valerie Musson
Schools
Loyola University Maryland Sheltering In Place Due To Bomb Threat (DEVELOPING) Loyola University Maryland Sheltering In Place Due To Bomb Threat (DEVELOPING)
Loyola University Maryland Sheltering In Place Due To Bomb Threat (Developing) Classes have been canceled at Loyola University Maryland, which was sheltering in place on Monday afternoon due to a bomb threat, school officials say. An alert was issued early in the afternoon on Feb. 26 following a threat that could potentially affect the Evergreen campus. "While the University investigates whether this is an actual threat, all members of the community are asked to shelter in place," they added. "Stay where you are and more information will follow."  The threat is being investigated by the police, and visitors have been advised to avoid the campus. Classes will be …

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by Zak Failla
Obituaries
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 …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Off-Duty Officer Carjacked In Prince George's: Police Off-Duty Officer Carjacked In Prince George's: Police
Off-Duty Officer Carjacked In Prince George's: Police An off-duty police officer was carjacked Thursday evening, Dec. 28 in Prince George's County, authorities said. The officer was loading his family into his private vehicle when he was approached by the suspect, forcing him out of the car on the 6700 block of Oxon Hill Road, around 5:05 p.m., Prince George's County Police Department brass said. The officer was able to get his family out of the car, and fired his service weapon, but the suspect fled with the officer's car. "If it can happen to an off-duty officer, it can certainly happen to a family," PGPD's Assistant Chi…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Hours-long Standoff At Wheaton Mall Ends With Suspect In Custody; Store To Stay Closed Hours-long Standoff At Wheaton Mall Ends With Suspect In Custody; Store To Stay Closed
Hours-long Standoff At Wheaton Mall Ends With Suspect In Custody; Store To Stay Closed The barricaded suspect who went through an hours-long standoff with police at a Maryland mall has been taken into custody, authorities announced. Officers from the Montgomery County Department of Police were called around 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday to JC Penney at the Wheaton Mall, where a person barricaded themselves inside the store, which had to be evacuated. For hours, police and SWAT teams swarmed around the store in an attempt to resolve the situation peacefully, and at around 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 6, the agency said that the barricaded suspect has been taken into custody. MCPD h…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Police ID Pedestrian Killed In Washington DC Hit-Run Crash Police ID Pedestrian Killed In Washington DC Hit-Run Crash
Police ID Pedestrian Killed In Washington DC Hit-Run Crash Police have identified the 65-year-old man who died after being struck by a fleeing vehicle in Washington DC. City resident William Bush was crossing in or near the north crosswalk of the intersection of Texas Avenue and Chaplin Street, Southeast, when he was struck by a silver or gray sedan on Saturday, Nov. 11, around 6:50 p.m., police said. The operator of the vehicle fled northbound in the 4400 block of Texas Avenue, Southeast, and Bush died at the scene. Anyone who has knowledge of this incident should call the police at (202) 727-9099 or text your tip to the Department’s TE…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Police ID Man Killed After Double Shooting That Left Another Critical In Prince George's County Police ID Man Killed After Double Shooting That Left Another Critical In Prince George's County
Police ID Man Killed After Double Shooting That Left Another Critical In Prince George's County One person was killed and a second seriously injured in a double shooting that was reported overnight in Prince George's County. Officers were called at around midnight on Wednesday morning to the 800 block of Irvington Street, where they were met by two men suffering from gunshot wounds, according to police. Derrick Graham, 41, of Oxon Hill and a second victim were both rushed to area hospitals, where he died. The other victim remains in critical condition on Wednesday afternoon. No information about the shooter has been released as the department continues to work on establishing a motiv…

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by Zak Failla
News
'Security Situation' Investigated At Hagerstown Regional Airport 'Security Situation' Investigated At Hagerstown Regional Airport
'Security Situation' Investigated At Hagerstown Regional Airport Police were busy in Washington County on Sunday morning after an incident at Hagerstown Regional Airport. An alert was issued at approximately 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 1, as airport security worked with local law enforcement to investigate an incident, officials said. There was a report of a potential security concern and alerted the police, which in turn, investigated the situation "toe ensure the safety of all airport personnel and visitors." No information about the security risk was disclosed by officials.  Officials say that there is no threat to the public's safety, and the i…

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by Zak Failla
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Off-Duty Pentagon Police Officer Admits To Double Fatal Shooting In Maryland Parking Lot Off-Duty Pentagon Police Officer Admits To Double Fatal Shooting In Maryland Parking Lot
Off-Duty Pentagon Police Officer Admits To Double Fatal Shooting In Maryland Parking Lot An off-duty Pentagon police officer who shot and killed two men in the parking lot of his Takoma Park apartment complex two years ago has admitted to murder charges. David Hall Dixon, 42, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder charges after he opened fire in April 2021, striking James Johnson, 38, and Dominique Williams, both of whom died from their injuries. Dominique Williams (left) and James JohnsonMontgomery County State's Attorney Officers from the Takoma Park Police Department were called to the Takoma Overlook Apartment Complex on New Hampshire Avenue in Montgomery County shortly…

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by Zak Failla
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DC Police Sergeant Won't Face Charges In Suspect's Fatal Rooftop Fall DC Police Sergeant Won't Face Charges In Suspect's Fatal Rooftop Fall
DC Police Sergeant Won't Face Charges In Suspect's Fatal Rooftop Fall A DC police officer won't be facing charges in a suspect's fatal rooftop jump last February, federal officials announced. Sgt. Travis Maguire was called to the 4500 block of MacArthur Boulevard, Northwest, on reports of a man identified only as B.B. yelling suicidal thoughts just before dawn on Feb. 28, the DC U.S. Attorney’s Office said. Bodycam footage shows Maguire and other responding officers speaking with B.B., trying to get him away from the edge of the building. They ultimately lured the man toward them with a cigarette.  In an attempt to incapacitate B.B. Maguire dischar…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Pedestrian Killed After Being Crushed Into Building At Baltimore Intersection Pedestrian Killed After Being Crushed Into Building At Baltimore Intersection
Pedestrian Killed After Being Crushed Into Building At Baltimore Intersection A pedestrian is dead after being pinned to a building by a vehicle in Baltimore. Officers were called to the intersection of Franklin and Cathedral Street around 6:15 p.m. Wednesday, April 12 after receiving reports that a pedestrian had been hit. When officers arrived, they found the pedestrian pinned in between the striking vehicle and a building near the intersection. The pedestrian was unresponsive upon arrival and medics later pronounced them dead at the scene. Police are investigating the crash and have not yet determined the fault behind the collision. Anyone with information rega…

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by Annie DeVoe
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Man Killed In Parking Lot Attack In Capitol Heights Man Killed In Parking Lot Attack In Capitol Heights
Man Killed In Parking Lot Attack In Capitol Heights Police are offering a $25,000 reward for information about a fatal shooting of a Largo man that occurred in Capitol Heights, authorities in Prince George's County announced. Police have identified 30-year-old Brandon Avery Presson as the victim in the shooting that occurred on the afternoon of Monday, Feb. 13, according to officials.  Officers were called to the 1800 block of Ritchie Station Court shortly before 5 p.m., Monday afternoon.  Police say that they located Presson suffering from a gunshot wound in a nearby parking lot, and pronounced him dead at the scene.  Inves…

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by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
Virginia Walmart Shooting: Seven Including Gunman Dead In Rampage, Police Say Virginia Walmart Shooting: Seven Including Gunman Dead In Rampage, Police Say
Virginia Walmart Shooting: Seven Including Gunman Dead In Rampage, Police Say A shooting rampage left seven people dead including the gunman at a Chesapeake, VA Walmart Tuesday, Nov. 22 — just two days before Thanksgiving, authorities said. Police used tactical force to enter the Battlefield Boulevard Walmart at Sam's Circle on reports of an "active shooter" at 10:12 p.m., and found multiple bodies, a Chesapeake police spokesman told reporters. A mass #shooting has occurred at a Walmart in Chesapeake, #Virginia. Video we've obtained from #Walmart employees outside the store show multiple police cars arriving and also employees recounting what happened. pic.twitte…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Teen Shoplifter Arrested After Kicking, Biting Officer At Kids Foot Locker Teen Shoplifter Arrested After Kicking, Biting Officer At Kids Foot Locker
Teen Shoplifter Arrested After Kicking, Biting Officer At Kids Foot Locker A 16-year-old girl has been arrested after allegedly shoplifting and assaulting officers, authorities say. The teen reportedly stole from a Bass Pro, and was located inside a Kids Foot Locker by police around 3:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 17, according to Anne Arundel County police. When police approached the suspect, she backed away and attempted to flee by jumping over a bench. The officers were able to stop the suspect from leaving the store and advised her that she was under arrest for shoplifting.  When officers tried to put her in handcuffs, she started kicking and screaming, kickin…

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by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
Three People Shot In The Leg In Separate Incidents In Violent Baltimore Evening Three People Shot In The Leg In Separate Incidents In Violent Baltimore Evening
Three People Shot In The Leg In Separate Incidents In Violent Baltimore Evening Three people are recovering after being shot in the leg during separate shootings throughout Baltimore overnight, authorities say. The first report came in around 5 p.m., when a mother alerted police that her son had been shot in the 3000 block of Oakley Avenue, Tuesday, Aug. 23, according to Baltimore police. The mother told officers that her son had taken himself to the hospital after the shooting.  Officers were able to go to the hospital and locate the 34-year-old man who was being treated for a gunshot wound to his leg, according to the department. Several hours later, police of…

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by Annie DeVoe
News
Four Off-Duty Baltimore City Schools Officers Present At Quadruple Shooting Reassigned: Report Four Off-Duty Baltimore City Schools Officers Present At Quadruple Shooting Reassigned: Report
Four Off-Duty Baltimore City Schools Officers Present At Quadruple Shooting Reassigned: Report Several Baltimore City Schools police officers have been temporarily reassigned after being at the scene of a quadruple shooting in the Hamilton area while they were off-duty, reports WBAL TV. The shooting took place in the 5500 block of Harford Road in the late night hours of Sunday, Aug. 14. One of the four officers was injured and taken to a hospital for treatment and released a short time later, continues the outlet.  The shooting left one man dead and sent three others to the hospital. One woman is in serious condition after being shot in the head while two others are recovering f…

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by Annie DeVoe
Obituaries
Community Celebrates Life Of 'Beloved Police Department Employee' In Maryland Community Celebrates Life Of 'Beloved Police Department Employee' In Maryland
Community Celebrates Life Of 'Beloved Police Department Employee' In Maryland A Maryland community is mourning the loss of one of their own after the passing of a City of Laurel Police Department employee, officials say. Communications Specialist Clifton F. Noland, 65, was surrounded by loved ones as he passed away peacefully at his home Tuesday, Aug. 16, the City of Laurel Police Department announced. Noland was raised in Glen Burnie and served as a beloved City of Laurel police dispatcher for 19 years before retiring in 2020, according to the department.  It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a beloved City of Laurel Police Department employe…

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by Annie DeVoe
News
Alert Issued For Montgomery County Teen Reported Missing For Nearly A Week Alert Issued For Montgomery County Teen Reported Missing For Nearly A Week
Alert Issued For Montgomery County Teen Reported Missing For Nearly A Week Police are asking for the public's help locating a Gaithersburg teen who has been missing for several days, authorities say. Zion Allen, 14, was last seen Sunday, Aug. 14 around 9 p.m. in the 10000 block of Polk Square Court. Allen has dark brown hair that he wears in locs and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a black Nike jacket, white shorts, and red headphones. The teen was carrying a multi-colored, "Jordan" backpack and was riding a blue and white bicycle. Police and family are concerned for his welfare. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Zion Allen is asked to c…

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by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
Brooklyn Park Resident Comes Home, Finds Burglars Asleep Brooklyn Park Resident Comes Home, Finds Burglars Asleep
Brooklyn Park Resident Comes Home, Finds Burglars Asleep A group of burglars in Brooklyn Park got a unique wakeup call after falling asleep inside the home they targeted, authorities announced. The victim returned home around 12:30 p.m. to find two of the suspects asleep inside of a residence in the 200 block of 11th Avenue East on Thursday, July 21, according to Anne Arundel County police. The victim then left the home and decided to call the police, who arrested Jesse Frank Cummings, 27, Andrew Thornhill-Spioch, 34, and James Lee Reid Jr., 45, investigators said. All three of the suspects have been "charged accordingly," though no specific cha…

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by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
Woman Found Shot Dead In Prince George's Apartment Woman Found Shot Dead In Prince George's Apartment
Woman Found Shot Dead In Prince George's Apartment A woman was shot and killed inside of a Prince George's apartment Thursday, July 7, authorities said. Police performing a welfare check at the 2000 block of Oglethorpe Street in Chillum found the victim unresponsive around 4:50 p.m., the PGPD said. The woman was pronounced dead on scene. No further details were released.

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Man Throws Tequila Bottle Molotov Cocktail At Capitol Officer In Metro Station: Authorities Man Throws Tequila Bottle Molotov Cocktail At Capitol Officer In Metro Station: Authorities
Man Throws Tequila Bottle Molotov Cocktail At Capitol Officer In Metro Station: Authorities A 26-year-old man was arrested after he threw one of his many molotov cocktails at a Capitol police officer in a Washington DC metro station, authorities said. Officers responding to reports of someone with the explosives at Union Station found Bernard L. McCutcheon around 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 6, acting Assistant Chief of Police for Uniformed Operations Sean Gallagher said. McCutcheon threw one Molotov cocktail at officers as he tried to light it, police said. The officers only suffered minor injuries, Gallagher said The police department’s Hazardous Materials Respon…

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by AJ Goldbloom
Police & Fire
Helicopter Lands On I-395 To Assist Officer, Driver Captures It All Helicopter Lands On I-395 To Assist Officer, Driver Captures It All
Helicopter Lands On I-395 To Assist Officer, Driver Captures It All Everything is a landing site during an emergency. A medivac pilot proved that on Wednesday, July 6, after they landed a helicopter on Interstate 395 to rescue a police officer.  Park police requested the helicopter to rescue a motorcycle officer who'd crashed on Maine Avenue, WJLA said. A US Park Police pilot had no choice but to land on I-395 around 6:30 p.m. to whisk the officer away to a nearby hospital for treatment.  The impromptu landing caused a traffic back up and cars stopped on the other side of the interstate to watch this rare sight. One Twitter user videoed the scene to ask wh…

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by Josh Lanier