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Hit-Run Driver Caught Weeks After Fatal Crash Involving Maryland Skateboarder: Police Hit-Run Driver Caught Weeks After Fatal Crash Involving Maryland Skateboarder: Police
Hit-Run Driver Caught Weeks After Fatal Crash Involving Maryland Skateboarder: Police A hit-and-run driver who killed a 26-year-old skateboarder earlier this month has been taken into custody following a weeks-long search in Montgomery County, police say. Gilver Yuviny Zelaya Diaz, 42, has been arrested and faces charges following an investigation into a crash in early April that took the life of 26-year-old Jacques Price on Veirs Mill Road. Both men are from Silver Spring. According to investigators from the Montgomery County Department of Police, on Monday April 8, Zelaya Diaz allegedly struck Price as he was skateboarding shortly after midnight, then sped away in a …
Gold-Bar Scam Totaling Nearly $1 Million Lands CA Man With Charges In Montgomery County: Police Gold-Bar Scam Totaling Nearly $1 Million Lands CA Man With Charges In Montgomery County: Police
Gold-Bar Scam Totaling Nearly $1 Million Lands CA Man With Charges In Montgomery County: Police A man who made nearly $1 million targeting elderly victims in a gold-bar scam was arrested in Montgomery County, authorities announced Friday, March 22. The investigation began in early March, when a victim reported being contacted by a man who identified himself a member of the Federal Trade Commission, MCPD said. The woman was advised that she had been the victim of an identity theft leading to a federal investigation involving drugs and money laundering.  She had been instructed to transfer all of her assets into gold bars to be picked up by a courier to be taken to an “FBI Agent” …
Arrest Made In Deadly Shooting Of 55-Year-Old Man In Baltimore’s Northeast District Arrest Made In Deadly Shooting Of 55-Year-Old Man In Baltimore’s Northeast District
Arrest Made In Deadly Shooting Of 55-Year-Old Man In Baltimore’s Northeast District Police have made an arrest in connection with a deadly shooting in Baltimore’s Northeast District earlier this month. Derek Steele, 23, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder in the death of Johnny Small, 55, Baltimore Police said on Wednesday, March 13. Detectives believe Steele shot and killed Small during an argument on the 5300 block of Frankford Avenue on Friday, March 1. Steele, of Baltimore, was arrested near the 1700 block of West Baltimore Street on Monday and is being held without bail. Foxtrot, Northeast and Southwest District Action Team officers also assisted.
Largo Man Accused Of Murdering DC Basketball Star During Fight, Shooting Self: Police Largo Man Accused Of Murdering DC Basketball Star During Fight, Shooting Self: Police
Largo Man Accused Of Murdering DC Basketball Star During Fight, Shooting Self: Police A Maryland man has been arrested in connection to the fatal shooting of a 40-year-old man from Washington, DC in Maryland over the weekend, authorities announced. The Prince George's County Police Department announced on Monday that Largo resident Estep Kyler, Jr., 36, has been arrested in connection to the murder of Andrew Carnell Washington on Saturday, Feb. 10.  According to investigators, shortly after 4 a.m. on Saturday morning, officers from the agency were called to a reported shooting on Iverson Street, where they found Kyler in the 2300 block suffering from a gunshot wound. K…
Two Arrested For Fatal Shooting Of Toddler In Langley Park: Police Two Arrested For Fatal Shooting Of Toddler In Langley Park: Police
Two Arrested For Fatal Shooting Of Toddler In Langley Park: Police Detectives in Prince George's County worked around the clock and have apprehended two men wanted in connection to the fatal shooting of a 2-year-old child on Thursday outside a Langley Park apartment complex. Lewisdale residents Israel Fuentes, Jr., 33, and Johnny Alejandro Turcios, 28, have been arrested for their roles in the death of Jeremy Poou-Caceres shortly after 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 8. The boy's mother was also shot during the incident, but her injuries were considered non-life-threatening. Assistant Chief Hale and Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Public Safety and Homeland…
Second Person Arrested For Birthday Celebration Turned Deadly In DC: Police Second Person Arrested For Birthday Celebration Turned Deadly In DC: Police
Second Person Arrested For Birthday Celebration Turned Deadly In DC: Police A second Virginia man has been arrested in connection to the fatal shooting of 24-year-old Diamonte Lewis last October in Southeast DC, authorities announced on Wednesday. The Metropolitan Police Department reported on Feb. 7 that 20-year-old Na'eem Butler, of Herndon, has been extradited from State College in Pennsylvania to be taken back to DC, where he was charged with second-degree murder while armed. His arrest comes weeks after Alexandria resident Ashton Inabinet was arrested and charged, according to federal officials. The fatal incident happened in front of Nellie's Sports Bar…
Fugitive On The Run For Nearly A Year Arrested For Role In Maryland Murder: Police Fugitive On The Run For Nearly A Year Arrested For Role In Maryland Murder: Police
Fugitive On The Run For Nearly A Year Arrested For Role In Maryland Murder: Police A fourth person has been arrested in connection to the murder of Deandre Keith Ellis in Montgomery County after spending nearly a year on the run. On March 5, 2023, Ellis was found shot to death inside a car outside of the Sweet Sweet Kitchen in the 900 block of Bonifant Street, prompting an extensive investigation that has now landed four suspects behind bars. Police say that on Monday, Feb. 5, investigators arrested D'Angelo Holley, who has no known address, and has been at large since a warrant was issued for his arrest in October last year. Holley was arrested without incident and take…
Raging Gunman Who Shot Ex's Pregnant Friend In Southeast DC Closet Gets Prison Time: Feds Raging Gunman Who Shot Ex's Pregnant Friend In Southeast DC Closet Gets Prison Time: Feds
Raging Gunman Who Shot Ex's Pregnant Friend In Southeast DC Closet Gets Prison Time: Feds The District man who went on a rampage while targeting a former lover will spend decades behind bars after being convicted last summer of assault with the intent to kill a pregnant woman he shot in the head in Southeast DC.  Joshua Hemphill has been sentenced to 26 years in prison after being found guilty in June 2023 for two counts of assault with intent to kill while armed, and other offenses for an early morning shooting more than five years ago. Hemphill, 32, attacked an ex who was in the company during a "fit of rage," leading to his arrest and conviction, according to prosec…
Pair Who Killed Unintended Target During Hit In Southeast DC Convicted Of Murder: Feds Pair Who Killed Unintended Target During Hit In Southeast DC Convicted Of Murder: Feds
Pair Who Killed Unintended Target During Hit In Southeast DC Convicted Of Murder: Feds Two gunmen who fired dozens of shots that led to the death of an unintended target in Southeast DC have been convicted by a jury of murder, federal authorities announced. District residents Delonte Stevenson, 28, and Vorreze Thomas, Jr., 26, were found guilty of first-degree murder by armed and other offenses for the fatal January 2021 shooting of 32-year-old Terrance Allen.  Prosecutors said that on Jan. 18, 2021, Stevenson and Thomas’ vehicle intercepted a vehicle driven by Allen as it was leaving the Stanton Glen Apartments.  Stevenson fired 34 shots with a rifle, while s…
'Armed, Dangerous' Murder Suspect Wanted In Kentucky Apprehended By Maryland State Police 'Armed, Dangerous' Murder Suspect Wanted In Kentucky Apprehended By Maryland State Police
'Armed, Dangerous' Murder Suspect Wanted In Kentucky Apprehended By Maryland State Police A man considered armed and dangerous who was wanted for murder in Kentucky has been taken into custody in Maryland after his BMW was spotted outside a Howard County motel, state police announced. Louisville resident Tho Luong, 41, who was on the run after a woman was found dead on Tuesday in Kentucky, has been arrested and is waiting to be extradited back to face the charges. At around 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 31, a state police spokesperson said that Luong and his 2011 black BMW were found at a motel in the 8000 block of Baltimore National Pike in Ellicott City, leading to his arr…
Fugitive Faces Fresh Charges Following Hours-Long Standoff With Police In Laurel Fugitive Faces Fresh Charges Following Hours-Long Standoff With Police In Laurel
Fugitive Faces Fresh Charges Following Hours-Long Standoff With Police In Laurel Police in Prince George's County were able to peacefully resolve a standoff on Sunday after a fugitive with several warrants out for his arrest was caught in a stolen car and barricaded himself inside a Laurel home. Jason Nathaniel Marks, 40, is facing fresh charges following his latest arrest following an incident that played out in the early hours of Sunday, Jan. 28. Officers from the Laurel Police Department were called by a carjacking victim about a stolen vehicle in the area of the 14600 block of Philip Court, officials say. They were able to quickly track down the stolen vehicle, driv…
Reckless Woman Terrorized Six People During 90-Minute Crime Spree In Prince George's County: PD Reckless Woman Terrorized Six People During 90-Minute Crime Spree In Prince George's County: PD
Reckless Woman Terrorized Six People During 90-Minute Crime Spree In Prince George's County: PD A Baltimore woman is behind bars after going on a short-lived crime spree throughout different parts of Prince George's County before being arrested just hours later near her home, authorities announced. Tanay Stallings-Brown, 31, played a real-life game of "Grand Theft Auto" on Thursday night, terrorizing several people over the course of 90 minutes before she could be tracked down and arrested by investigators. The trail of terror began at around 5:05 p.m. on Jan. 25, when officers from the Prince George's County Police Department were called to Forest Park Drive and Ritchie Road in Capit…
Loaded Glocks, Crack Cocaine Seized From Fleeing Teens In Maryland, Police Say Loaded Glocks, Crack Cocaine Seized From Fleeing Teens In Maryland, Police Say
Loaded Glocks, Crack Cocaine Seized From Fleeing Teens In Maryland, Police Say Two loaded firearms and 20 grams of crack cocaine were seized from a 17- and 19-year-old who fled after officers attempted to stop them for loitering in Maryland on Monday evening, Jan. 22, police said. Anne Arundel County Police officers were patrolling on foot near Stillmeadows Drive and Durness Court in Severn when they saw a group of boys loitering in an area known for drug distribution around 6 p.m., according to a department spokesperson. Francis Valla Koroma, 19, of Severn, as well as a 17-year-old male from Millersville, “displayed characteristics of being armed” and fled as the off…
Two Teens From Prince George's Arrested For Armed Carjacking Of Rideshare Driver In DC: Police Two Teens From Prince George's Arrested For Armed Carjacking Of Rideshare Driver In DC: Police
Two Teens From Prince George's Arrested For Armed Carjacking Of Rideshare Driver In DC: Police Three teens are facing charges after assaulting a rideshare driver and stealing his vehicle over the weekend in Southeast DC, police say. Shortly before 5:20 p.m. on Jan. 20, the driver picked up three teens at South Capitol Street and Southern Avenue, SW and took them to an alley in the area of Horner Place and Wilmington Place SE. Wilmintgon Place SE Google Maps street view Once there, one of the teens took out a handgun and demanded the driver's keys, which he refused, according to investigators. The teens the assaulted him, stole his property, and fled in his vehicle. With an …
Hotel Search Leads To Massive Drug, Weapon Bust In Maryland: Police Hotel Search Leads To Massive Drug, Weapon Bust In Maryland: Police
Hotel Search Leads To Massive Drug, Weapon Bust In Maryland: Police A disorderly subject arrest and subsequent hotel room search on Monday, Jan. 8 led to the seizure of a Glock semi-automatic handgun and several different drugs, authorities announced. Anne Arundel County Police Officers responded to the Red Roof Inn on Ritchie Highway in Glen Burnie to investigate reports of a disorderly subject and arrested the man after discovering that he had outstanding warrants.  Meanwhile, officers found suspected Promethazine/Codeine in the man’s room and obtained a search warrant, which turned up the following: A 9 mm Glock semi-automatic handgun 281.47 grams…
Spitting Mad Homeless Man Threatened To Burn Down Pet Store During Tirade In Maryland: Sheriff Spitting Mad Homeless Man Threatened To Burn Down Pet Store During Tirade In Maryland: Sheriff
Spitting Mad Homeless Man Threatened To Burn Down Pet Store During Tirade In Maryland: Sheriff A homeless man put on a show for pet lovers when he camped outside an area business and threatened to burn it down before the Cavlert County Sheriff's Office brought in the calvary to take him into custody. Michael Joseph Keller was spitting mad after being arrested over the weekend in front of PetSmart in the 10400 block of Southern Maryland Boulevard in Dunkirk while he was trespassing, according to officials on Thursday afternoon. Deputies were called on Sunday, Dec. 17 to the store, where the 60-year-old Keller was found in front of the business shouting at customers, and when they appr…
Brothers Hid Under Car, Died Together In Northeast DC Shooting (UPDATED) Brothers Hid Under Car, Died Together In Northeast DC Shooting (UPDATED)
Brothers Hid Under Car, Died Together In Northeast DC Shooting (Updated) UPDATED: Federal prosecutors announced on Tuesday that Jackson has been arraigned on the murder charges and he is being held without bond pending his preliminary hearing in the beginning of January. Original Story Less than a week after two popular brothers who worked together at a Peruvian restaurant in the District were killed, police say that a possible shooter has been apprehended and faces multiple counts of murder. Northeast DC resident Ronzoni Jackson, Jr., 24, has been arrested in connection to the fatal shootings of Octavio Quintano, 28, of Silver Spring, and DC resident Osmi…
Death Investigation Leads To Murder Charge For Man Accused Of Killing In Maryland: Police Death Investigation Leads To Murder Charge For Man Accused Of Killing In Maryland: Police
Death Investigation Leads To Murder Charge For Man Accused Of Killing In Maryland: Police A man has been charged with murdering a 60-year-old in Montgomery County, police say. This week, an alert was issued by the Montgomery County Department of Police as they sought to track down the person responsible for killing Charles Claggett, who was found dead late last month in the 200 block of Old Macdonald Road in Gaithersburg. Police say that early on Tuesday, Nov. 28, officers from the Gaithersburg Police Department were called to the area, where they found Claggett not conscious or breathing. He was treated at the scene and pronounced dead by first responders. Detectives Inves…
Maryland Man Charged In Disabled Relative's Death: Police Maryland Man Charged In Disabled Relative's Death: Police
Maryland Man Charged In Disabled Relative's Death: Police A man tasked with taking care of a disabled relative in Montgomery County has been charged in connection to his death, according to police. Charles Parker, 55, has been arrested after a family member suffering from "serious medical issues" who he was taking care of was found dead, reportedly after falling in Silver Spring, officials say. According to the Montgomery Department of Police officials, officers were called around 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 1 to an apartment in the 1500 block of Heather Hollow Road, where they found 66-year-old Leon Perkins in a wheelchair suffering from traumatic inj…
Murder Suspect Wanted In DC Arrested Fleeing In Colorado, Police Say Murder Suspect Wanted In DC Arrested Fleeing In Colorado, Police Say
Murder Suspect Wanted In DC Arrested Fleeing In Colorado, Police Say A 23-year-old man wanted for murder in Washington, DC has been arrested halfway across the country, the Metropolitan Police Department announced on Tuesday. Eliexander Lopez-Burgos was taken into custody in Glendale, Colorado on Monday in connection to his role in the murder of Carlos Javier-Blanco Fernandez, 38, last month at an area gas station. Neither man has a fixed address, according to police. On Wednesday, Nov. 16, officers were called around 5:15 p.m. to the area of the 2200 block of New York Avenue NE, where they found Fernandez suffering from a gunshot wound. He was rushed to an…
Shooter Apprehended Months After Murder In Northeast DC, Police Say Shooter Apprehended Months After Murder In Northeast DC, Police Say
Shooter Apprehended Months After Murder In Northeast DC, Police Say Police have arrested a suspected shooter more than five months after a 54-year-old woman was found dead in Northeast DC, authorities announced. Southeast DC resident Bobby Gupton, 25, has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder while armed in connection to the fatal shooting of Tavonayna Glenn, who has no fixed address, in June, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. Shortly after 10 p.m. on Wednesday, June 28, officers from the department were called to the 700 block of 19th Street NE to investigate a reported shooting, where they found Glenn in the area. She was prono…
Fugitive Wanted For Trying To Kill Twin In MD Captured Near NJ/NY Border After 50-Mile Pursuit Fugitive Wanted For Trying To Kill Twin In MD Captured Near NJ/NY Border After 50-Mile Pursuit
Fugitive Wanted For Trying To Kill Twin In MD Captured Near NJ/NY Border After 50-Mile Pursuit A fugitive wanted for the attempted murder of his twin sister in Maryland was captured just short of the New York State line in New Jersey following a nearly hour-long pursuit, authorities confirmed on Monday, Dec. 4. Reese E. Wetzel, 23, of Ellicott City, MD stabbed his sister multiple times during an argument, then stole her car and headed north, police in Edison, NJ, said. Edison police said they received a Sirius XM alert involving the stolen white 2019 Subaru Outback at 8:13 p.m. Sunday. It pointed them toward Route 1 at Main Street, they said. Edison Officer Phil Smith spotted the s…
Shooter Arrested Month After Allegedly Killing Man During Argument Outside Maryland Restaurant Shooter Arrested Month After Allegedly Killing Man During Argument Outside Maryland Restaurant
Shooter Arrested Month After Allegedly Killing Man During Argument Outside Maryland Restaurant Federal authorities helped local police apprehend a suspect wanted for allegedly murdering a man from Silver Spring during a dispute that broke out at a Montgomery County restaurant. Markus Tyrell Dowdy, 33, was arrested in Takoma Park over the weekend by US Marshals in connection to the shooting death of 34-year-old Marvin Jefferson in the White Oak Shopping Center. Shortly before 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 4, officers from the Montgomery County Department of Police were called to America's Best Wings restaurant in the 11200 block of new Hampshire Avenue in Colesville, where they found Jeffe…
Three Arrested For Murder Of Norfolk State University Student From Prince George's County Three Arrested For Murder Of Norfolk State University Student From Prince George's County
Three Arrested For Murder Of Norfolk State University Student From Prince George's County Justice may be served for the family of a beloved 20-year-old Prince George's County man who was shot and killed earlier this year near his college in Virginia. Shortly after 11 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 2, officers from the Norfolk Police Department were called to the 2700 block of Gate House Road near Colchester Crescent, where they found Accokeek resident Jahari George suffering from a life-threatening gunshot wound. The Norfolk State University student was rushed to an area hospital, where he later died from his injuries. Months later, on Thursday, the department announced that three men…
Former Teacher Who Abused DC Student Captured At Airport Attempting To Flee: Police Former Teacher Who Abused DC Student Captured At Airport Attempting To Flee: Police
Former Teacher Who Abused DC Student Captured At Airport Attempting To Flee: Police Mark Anthony Williams should have never come back to the country. The 56-year-old former teacher in DC is facing charges for allegedly sexually abusing at least one minor who was under the age of 18 for several months in 2014 before moving out of the States. According to police, before he could be prosecuted, the Fairfax County resident fled, though last week, the Metropolitan Police Department was tipped off that he had returned, and a warrant was issued for his arrest the following day on Friday, Nov. 17. He then attempted to flee again - though he was unsuccessful this time around. Pol…
Ambulance Stolen In Southeast DC While Crew Was Responding To A Call Ambulance Stolen In Southeast DC While Crew Was Responding To A Call
Ambulance Stolen In Southeast DC While Crew Was Responding To A Call An ambulance was stolen in Southeast DC on Wednesday morning as its crew was responding to a call, officials confirm.  DC Fire and EMS personnel were on a call in the 3600 block of 22nd Street SE early on Wednesday, Nov. 8, when they got an unexpected surprise when their ride was stolen; however, the suspect didn't get far. Officers from the Metropolitan Police Department were able to quickly track down the stolen ambulance and returned it to its rightful home, while one person was taken into custody and charges are pending. According to officials, the crew stayed on the call and trea…
Assault-Style Weapons, Shotguns Recovered During Shooting Investigation In Maryland: Police Assault-Style Weapons, Shotguns Recovered During Shooting Investigation In Maryland: Police
Assault-Style Weapons, Shotguns Recovered During Shooting Investigation In Maryland: Police A reported shooting in Anne Arundel County led to the recovery of a veritable armory of weapons over the weekend, police say.  Jessup resident Tony Christopher Fendlay, 36, is facing multiple weapons charges after being busted during the investigation into shots fired in the 7800 block of Clark Road on Saturday afternoon.  At around 5:50 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 4, officers from the Anne Arundel County Police Department were called to an area home, where they determined that Fendlay allegedly fired several shots following an argument with his neighbor. Fendlay was taken into custod…
Oxen Hill Gunman Charged With Shooting Complete Stranger Last February In Virginia: Police Oxen Hill Gunman Charged With Shooting Complete Stranger Last February In Virginia: Police
Oxen Hill Gunman Charged With Shooting Complete Stranger Last February In Virginia: Police A Maryland man has been arrested in the February shooting of a young man in Virginia, police announced. Hector Adonis Regaldo Landaverde, 22, of Oxen Hill, MD, is accused of firing the shots that struck a 24-year-old man on the 14700 block of Darbydale Avenue in Woodbridge on Feb. 6, Prince William County police said. A man allegedly approached the victim and tried to stab him with a large knife around 10:15 p.m. that night, police said. Two other men approached from a nearby wooded area, and suffered a gash while running from the trio, in an attempt to avoid being stabbed, police said…
Man Rang Doorbell, Forced Way Inside Maryland Home On Halloween Night, Police Say Man Rang Doorbell, Forced Way Inside Maryland Home On Halloween Night, Police Say
Man Rang Doorbell, Forced Way Inside Maryland Home On Halloween Night, Police Say A 23-year-old man in Montgomery County was arrested after doing too much tricking and not enough treating on Halloween night. Officers from the Rockville Police Department were called shortly before 8 p.m. on Tuesday night to a home in the unit block of Pebble Ridge Court, where a strange - and scary -  scene played out involving an active armed robber who forced his way inside. Police say that the man - whose name has not been released - rang the doorbell and when the homeowner answered, presumably expecting a trick-or-treater, he forced way inside the house until he was fended off an…
Arrest Made In 2009 Murder Of DC Teen Famously Featured In MTV Documentary Arrest Made In 2009 Murder Of DC Teen Famously Featured In MTV Documentary
Arrest Made In 2009 Murder Of DC Teen Famously Featured In MTV Documentary Fourteen years after 19-year-old Emmanuel Durant Jr. was murdered, police in Washington DC say they have arrested his killer. The Metropolitan Police Department announced the arrest of Randolph Thomas Jr., 40, in connection with the 2009 killing of Durant. The teen's life was famously depicted in the award-winning documentary "17 Blocks." Emmanuel graduated from Roosevelt High School in Washington D.C. in June of 2009. Posted by Washington II Washington on Tuesday, July 13, 2010 On Thursday, Dec. 31, 2009, officers from the department responded to the 200 block of Webster Street NE to …
UMD Grad, Former TV Reporter Busted With Child Porn In New Jersey: Police UMD Grad, Former TV Reporter Busted With Child Porn In New Jersey: Police
UMD Grad, Former TV Reporter Busted With Child Porn In New Jersey: Police A South Jersey man who graduated from the University of Maryland and went on to work in TV journalism in Pennsylvania and Virginia has been arrested on child pornography charges, authorities announced. Cleve W. Bryan Jr. was charged Wednesday, Oct. 18 by police in Washington Township, Gloucester County with endangering the welfare of children by possessing child pornography, the department said. Byran, of the Sewell section of Washington, was taken to the Salem County Correctional Facility pending a court appearance. Bryan's X page bio reads: "Journalist, Storyteller, Father, Husband, Beli…