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Rifle, Handguns Seized From Suspect's Home After Failed Robbery In Maryland: Police Rifle, Handguns Seized From Suspect's Home After Failed Robbery In Maryland: Police
Rifle, Handguns Seized From Suspect's Home After Failed Robbery In Maryland: Police A botched robbery led to the seizure of several firearms in Maryland over the weekend, police said. Michael Richard Paul Harding, 25, approached a 32-year-old man on the 5500 block of Belle Grove Road in Brooklyn and demanded money on Saturday, Feb. 24 around 3:30 p.m., Anne Arundel County Police said. Harding allegedly “attempted to go through the victim’s pockets” but eventually stopped as the victim took out his cell phone to call for help. Police say Harding then threatened the victim by lifting up his shirt and revealing a handgun in his waistband before fleeing. He was identified w…

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by Daily Voice
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Fill It Up: Robber Attempts To Use Cup During Botched Theft At MD Gas Station: Police Fill It Up: Robber Attempts To Use Cup During Botched Theft At MD Gas Station: Police
Fill It Up: Robber Attempts To Use Cup During Botched Theft At MD Gas Station: Police A would-be burglar who needs to brush up on his skills is on the run after attempting to hold up an Anne Arundel gas station with a peculiar weapon, police say. During a strange stick-up at the Shell gas station on Nursery Road in Linthicum Heights this week, it is alleged that a suspect pulled out an empty cup and demanded that the clerk fill it with gas. According to police, at approximately 11:15 p.m. on Monday, July 3, officers from the Anne Arundel County Police Department were called to the station, where the clerk says a man walked into the store and requested cigarettes. Once at t…

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by Zak Failla
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Masked Man Wanted For Attempted Christmas Day Break-In At Maryland Preschool Masked Man Wanted For Attempted Christmas Day Break-In At Maryland Preschool
Masked Man Wanted For Attempted Christmas Day Break-In At Maryland Preschool Police are on the lookout for a suspect who reportedly attempted to rob a preschool on Christmas Day, authorities say. Surveillance images were released after the attempted burglary that occurred around 8:12 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 25, at the Shomrami Emunah Preschool located in the 800 block of University Boulevard West in Silver Spring, according to Montgomery County police. Police believe that the suspect arrived at the preschool in a silver Acura Sedan, attempted to force entry and left the scene in the Acura.  The suspect is described as an adult male, average height, average build, w…

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by Annie DeVoe
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Seems Fishy: Armed Robbers Come Up Empty After Targeting Maryland Seafood Restaurant: Police Seems Fishy: Armed Robbers Come Up Empty After Targeting Maryland Seafood Restaurant: Police
Seems Fishy: Armed Robbers Come Up Empty After Targeting Maryland Seafood Restaurant: Police Police have released surveillance video of a suspect who attempted to rob a seafood business in Montgomery County, authorities say. The suspect reportedly entered Karen's Seafood, located in the 13800 block of Outlet Drive, and threatened several patrons inside with a firearm, demanding money around 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 7, according to Montgomery County police. When the patrons failed to comply with the suspect's demands for money, the suspect then went to an employee at the cash register before fleeing the scene without obtaining any money. The suspect is described as a Black male, …

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by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
Paintball Gun Bandits Suspected In Several Attacks Within Hours Across Maryland City Paintball Gun Bandits Suspected In Several Attacks Within Hours Across Maryland City
Paintball Gun Bandits Suspected In Several Attacks Within Hours Across Maryland City Detectives are investigating an attempted robbery in Glen Burnie after a victim was shot with a paintball gun multiple times, authorities say. The victim was attacked in the area of Georgia Avenue and Linden Lane on Sunday, Nov. 6 around 1 a.m., according to Baltimore police. Investigators say that the victim was walking in the area when he heard a vehicle driving slowly behind him. As he continued to walk, three men got out of the vehicle and began attacking him. One of the suspects began punching the victim while another displayed the grip of a handgun. A third suspect attempted to rip a…

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by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
Mail Carrier In Maryland Fights Off Armed Robber Seeking Mailbox Key: Reports Mail Carrier In Maryland Fights Off Armed Robber Seeking Mailbox Key: Reports
Mail Carrier In Maryland Fights Off Armed Robber Seeking Mailbox Key: Reports A mail carrier was able to fend off a would-be robber who attempted to steal a mail collection box key in Maryland, according to multiple reports. In Montgomery County, shortly before 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 28, police investigators were called to Hillridge Drive near the intersection of Saul Road in South Kensington, where a mail carrier was reportedly armed at gunpoint. We are currently investigating a USPS Letter Carrier robbery along with our partners @mcpnews which occurred on Hill Ridge Drive in Kensington, MD. — USPIS_DC (@USPIS_DC) September 28, 2022 The mail carrier was …

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by Zak Failla
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Washington Commanders Running Back Greeted By Team After Being Shot In Attempted Carjacking Washington Commanders Running Back Greeted By Team After Being Shot In Attempted Carjacking
Washington Commanders Running Back Greeted By Team After Being Shot In Attempted Carjacking Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. has returned to visit his team after being shot multiple times during an attempted robbery in Washington DC over the weekend, reports team officials.  The NFL team posted photos of Robinson on Tuesday, Aug. 30 as he was being welcomed back into the building with a smile on his face despite the tragedy that made his promising upcoming season take an unexpected turn. We’re all excited to have @BrianR_4 back in the building 💛 pic.twitter.com/xDDbCychdM — Washington Commanders (@Commanders) August 30, 2022 The third-round draft pick out…

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by Annie DeVoe
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Uber Driver Killed While Working In Prince George's County Remembered As 'Devoted Family Man' Uber Driver Killed While Working In Prince George's County Remembered As 'Devoted Family Man'
Uber Driver Killed While Working In Prince George's County Remembered As 'Devoted Family Man' A fundraiser has been set up for the family of an Uber driver who was killed in an attempted robbery in Prince George's, according to a GoFundMe. Nesredin Esleiman, 55, of Silver Spring was killed in the early morning hours of Wednesday, Aug. 10 in the 5400 block of Chesterfield Drive, as previously reported by Daily Voice. Kiayon Strowbridge, 21, was subsequently arrested for the horrific crime and charged with first-degree murder, second-degree murder, and related charges.  Esleiman was a "devoted family man" who was "loved by his community," according to friends and family. He…

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by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
Detectives Issue Alert For Wanted Man Who Attempted To Rob Maryland Mall: Police Detectives Issue Alert For Wanted Man Who Attempted To Rob Maryland Mall: Police
Detectives Issue Alert For Wanted Man Who Attempted To Rob Maryland Mall: Police Recognize him? Police investigators in Maryland are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a man wanted for an attempted robbery and assault at the Lakeforest Mall in Montgomery County. Surveillance photos have been released of a suspect who allegedly attempted a commercial robbery on Saturday, June 18 at Macy’s inside the store on the 700 block of Russell Avenue. It is alleged that the suspect entered the store and asked to see some jewelry. When an employee removed a tray of jewelry from a cabinet, the suspect allegedly attempted to steal it from the employee, bu…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Baltimore Woman Shot In Attempted Robbery, Drives Herself To Hospital: Police Baltimore Woman Shot In Attempted Robbery, Drives Herself To Hospital: Police
Baltimore Woman Shot In Attempted Robbery, Drives Herself To Hospital: Police A 26-year-old woman is in the hospital after being shot by a suspect who was trying to rob her overnight in Southwest Baltimore, authorities said. Police were called after the woman drove herself to a local hospital seeking treatment around 12:30 a.m. on Friday, April 15, Baltimore Police said.  The woman was suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to her right shoulder and her injuries were described as non-life-threatening, police said.  The victim told investigators an unidentified man tried to rob her while she was walking in the area of Hilton and Baltimore Street. When she…

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by David Cifarelli