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Scammers Stole Taylor Swift Eras Tour Tickets In $600K+ Scheme, Prosecutors Say
Taylor Swift fans are hoping "Karma" comes to whoever scammed them out of expensive tickets to The Eras Tour.
Two people were accused of stealing nearly 1,000 tickets to high-demand events, including the popstar's record-breaking concert tour. Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced arrests in the case in a news release on Monday, Mar. 3.
Tyrone Rose, 20, of Kingston, Jamaica, and Shamara Simmons, 31, of Queens, NY, were facing charges including grand larceny, conspiracy, and computer tampering.
"These defendants tried to use the popularity of Taylor Swift…
Murder Suspect Smiles For Mugshot After Shooting In Maryland: Police
A Baltimore man arrested for murder had a grin on his face in his booking photo, despite being charged in a broad daylight fatal shooting, authorities said.
Matthew Crawley, 27, of Baltimore, was taken into custody shortly after allegedly gunning down 27-year-old Taijah Addison on Thursday, March 6, in the 700 block of Yale Avenue, according to Baltimore Police.
Officers responding to reports of a shooting around 12:55 p.m. found Addison slumped in a vehicle, suffering from a gunshot wound to the upper body.
He was pronounced dead at the scene, officials said.
Detectives quickly obt…
Abusive Stepfather Tormented Children 'Almost Every Day' In Maryland: Prosecutors
A Maryland stepfather who physically tormented two children nearly every day, leaving them with lasting injuries, has been convicted of child abuse and assault, prosecutors announced.
Douglas Grazuties, 36, of Middle River, was found guilty of second-degree child abuse, two counts of second-degree assault, and two counts of reckless endangerment following a three-day jury trial in Harford County Circuit Court.
According to prosecutors, Child Protective Services was called to a home in Abingdon on Jan. 10, 2024, after receiving a safety concern regarding two minor children.
What they …
February Job Growth Disappoints, Fueling Economic Fears From Rising Costs, Tariff Confusion
The US labor market fell short of expectations in February, adding to growing economic uncertainty from trade disputes, a hiring slowdown, and ongoing federal job cuts.
The nation's economy added 151,000 jobs in February, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics released on Friday, Mar. 7. That number was lower than the Dow Jones consensus forecast of 170,000, CNBC reported.
Job growth lagged behind the 12-month average of 168,000, signaling a labor market slowdown. Healthcare led with 52,000 new positions, followed by financial activities (+21,000), transpo…
Life Cut Short: Victim Slain In Severn Shooting Leaves Unfulfilled Dreams Behind
Derrick "DRose" McDonald had "so much life ahead, so many dreams left unfulfilled, so much love still to give" before he was gunned down in Severn, loved ones say.
Officers with the Anne Arundel County Police Department responded around 7 p.m. on Monday, March 4, to reports of gunfire in the 8100 block of Meade Village Road.
Upon arrival, they found the 23-year-old McDonald suffering from fatal gunshot wounds, and a second victim, Mack Galloway, 28, was rushed to an area hospital, where he later died from his injuries.
Two others were struck in the quadruple shooting but suffered less seve…
Teen Killed Near Maryland HS Brought Laughter, Smiles To Family, Friends
A Maryland family is mourning the tragic loss of a 16-year-old boy who was shot and killed outside Lansdowne High School, leaving them devastated and searching for justice.
Kamau Campbell, a talented football player, devoted son, and loving brother, was gunned down just before 2:40 p.m. on Tuesday, March 4, near the 3900 block of Hollins Ferry Road, according to Baltimore County Police.
Officers initially responded to reports of a shooting in a shopping center parking lot near the school, but when they arrived, they found Campbell collapsed outside the school, suffering from multiple gunsho…
Mom's Sudden Death Sparks Outpouring Of Support: 'The Glue' Of Maryland Family
A Maryland family is still in shock following the unexpected loss of a woman remembered for her boundless love, compassion, and selflessness.
Alysha Ann Dennings-Georg, 56, of Frederick, passed away suddenly on Friday, Feb. 28, leaving behind a heartbroken family and a legacy of kindness that touched all who knew her, according to her obituary.
Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Dennings-Georg was raised in Annandale, where she graduated high school in 1987 before relocating to Frederick, where she built a life devoted to her family, friends, and beloved pets.
"Alysha was the heart of her …
Teen Burglars Released Following Multi-Month Maryland Theft Spree: Police
Two of the three teenagers accused of terrorizing Bethesda neighborhoods with a months-long burglary and auto theft spree are already back on the streets after their arrests, Montgomery County authorities said.
Casey Jones, 19, of Bethesda; Caleb Taylor, 19, of Rockville; and Arden Gormley, 18, of an unknown address, were taken into custody after allegedly breaking into a home on Massachusetts Avenue and stealing property and a vehicle, according to Montgomery County Police.
Investigators say the trio is responsible for a burglary wave stretching from April to December 2024, targeting homes…
Trump Halts Mexico Tariffs Amid Rising Trade Tensions, Domestic Economic Fears
President Donald Trump is reversing course on tariffs against Mexico, stepping back from a trade war he started with the nation's southern neighbor.
In a Thursday, Mar. 6 post on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump said he struck a deal with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum to delay tariffs on goods covered by the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).
The pause will be in effect until Tuesday, Apr. 2.
"I did this as an accommodation, and out of respect for, President Sheinbaum," Trump posted. "Our relationship has been a very good one, and we are working hard, to…
Armed Lookout Who Terrorized Gas Stations In Maryland Gets Prison Time
A Baltimore man who terrorized a Carroll County gas station with two armed accomplices will spend the next two decades behind bars.
Le’tray Lee, 29, pleaded guilty this week, to armed robbery and first-degree assault for his role in a violent holdup at the Marathon Gas Station in Hampstead in July 2023, the Carroll County State’s Attorney’s Office announced.
On the night of the robbery, Maryland State Police were called to the gas station at 201 Hanover Pike just before 8 p.m., when a caller reported three armed men storming the store, threatening employees, and stealing cash, tobacco, and …
US Layoffs Surge To 2020 Levels As Economic Turmoil Grows: Study
Layoffs are sweeping across the country at a pace not seen in years, hitting government workers, retail employees, and tech professionals the hardest, according to a new study.
US employers announced 172,017 layoffs in February, the highest total since the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in July 2020, according to a report released by outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas on Thursday, Mar. 6. Last month's cuts were 245 percent higher than January and more than double the job losses from February 2024.
February marked a dramatic spike in job losses, as businesses and federal age…
