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Father Of Six Killed In Maryland Bus Stop Shooting Was 'Loving, Full Of Life,' Family Says
A father of six who was gunned down while standing near a bus stop in Annapolis is being remembered by loved ones as a kind, devoted dad whose life was stolen too soon.
John Emery Simms Jr., also known as "Yahya,' was fatally shot in the 1700 block of Forest Drive around 2:50 p.m. on Wednesday, March 19, according to the Annapolis Police Department.
A juvenile was also injured in the shooting.
Simms’ wife and mother of his children, Taneisha Simms, has since launched a GoFundMe to help cover funeral costs and provide support to their grieving family.
“John had so much life ahead, so…
Men Behind $1.2M Brinks Armored Car Robbery Spree In DMV Headed To Prison: DOJ
Two DC men who used assault rifles to rob armored Brinks trucks in broad daylight — then bragged about it online — are headed to prison for decades, federal officials announced.
William Brock, 33, and Anthony Antwon McNair, Jr., 36, were sentenced to 47.5 years and 31.5 years in federal prison, respectively, for their roles in a violent series of Brinks armored car robberies that took place across the region between 2021 and 2022.
They were convicted by a federal jury in September 2024 of Hobbs Act robbery, bank robbery, and brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence, the US Attorney’…
Secret Virginia Singer's 'American Idol' Audition Is Major Tearjerker (Watch)
She had never performed in front of a crowd. She didn’t think she was good enough. Then she opened her mouth — and made it all the way to Hollywood.
Nina Daig, 25, of Beaverdam in Virginia, stunned the judges on American Idol after performing a heartfelt original song called “Average Joe” — a tribute to her older brother, Joey, who was born with brain damage and has been her lifelong inspiration.
“Sweaty, but great,” Daig joked before stepping into the audition. “You’re the first person I’ve sung in front of,” she added, stunning the judges.
Her video package introduced viewers to Joey, wh…
Virginia Man, Maryland Woman Arrested In Pennsylvania For Hagerstown Shooting: Police
A pair of suspects wanted for attempted murder after a shooting in downtown Hagerstown were tracked down and arrested across state lines, police said.
Ashley Pennant, 29, of Hagerstown, and Darryl Lee Robinson Jr., 32, of Ashburn, Virginia, were taken into custody on Sunday, March 24, just north of Waynesboro, according to the Hagerstown Police Department.
The two were wanted in connection with a shooting that happened one day earlier, on Sunday, March 23, in the unit block of E. Antietam Street in Hagerstown.
Investigators said both suspects are facing charges of attempted murder, multipl…
