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Ex-Husband Charged In Maryland Assault That Ended In Victim Being Flown, Sheriff Says Ex-Husband Charged In Maryland Assault That Ended In Victim Being Flown, Sheriff Says
Ex-Husband Charged In Maryland Assault That Ended In Victim Being Flown, Sheriff Says A man who allegedly pistol-whipped and assaulted his ex-wife in St. Mary's County is behind bars after a planned meet turned ugly and she had to be airlifted to the hospital.  Mechanicsville resident John William Alvarado, 47, is facing multiple attempted murder charges following an incident late on Saturday night that resulted in his ex hospitalized and him in handcuffs, according to the sheriff's office. On June 22, deputies were called to a reported assault in the 45000 block of Nicholas Court in Lexington Park, where they spoke with Alvarado's ex, who said she was supposed to meet …
Convict Caught Hiding Ghost Gun In Federal Building After DC Police Chase Facing 20 Years: Feds Convict Caught Hiding Ghost Gun In Federal Building After DC Police Chase Facing 20 Years: Feds
Convict Caught Hiding Ghost Gun In Federal Building After DC Police Chase Facing 20 Years: Feds The District man with a well-known rap sheet who took police on a wild chase before attempting to hide an illegal weapon inside the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission building in DC has been convicted, federal authorities announced. Frederick Powell, 29, was found guilty by a jury for the unlawful possession of a weapon with a prior conviction and other offenses after attempting to hide his pistol inside the building following a Friday-night vehicular flight from police through the H-Street corridor in September last year. According to court documents, at around 9:40 p.m. on Sep…
Fugitive Wanted For Attempted Murder Caught With Drugs, Weapons In Maryland Uber: Sheriff Fugitive Wanted For Attempted Murder Caught With Drugs, Weapons In Maryland Uber: Sheriff
Fugitive Wanted For Attempted Murder Caught With Drugs, Weapons In Maryland Uber: Sheriff A man wanted for attempted murder in Baltimore County is behind bars and facing fresh charges in Frederick County following what started as a routine traffic stop of an Uber driver, officials say. Ja Qwan Taylor-El, 22, is facing a host of criminal charges after being identified by members of the Frederick County Sheriff's Office as a fugitive who was wanted in both Baltimore and Frederick counties. Shortly after 7 p.m. on April 15, deputies conducted a traffic stop on New Design Road near Guilford Drive, and during that stop, it was determined that Taylor-El, a passenger in the back o…
Trespassing Teen Busted With Gun To Be Charged As Adult For Incident At Maryland HS: Sheriff Trespassing Teen Busted With Gun To Be Charged As Adult For Incident At Maryland HS: Sheriff
Trespassing Teen Busted With Gun To Be Charged As Adult For Incident At Maryland HS: Sheriff A minor wanted in connection to a recent incident at Great Mills High School is facing criminal charges after a trespassing incident this week, the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office announced. On Saturday morning, investigators executed a search and seizure warrant at a home in the 46000 block of Radford Lane in Lexington Park as they sought to apprehend a minor who was at large following an incident at the school. According to the sheriff's office, on Wednesday, Jan. 17, staff members at Great Mills High School spotted four unauthorized people walking through the hallways, and after being…
16 Indicted In Crime Ring Targeting Asian-American Jewelers Across Mid-Atlantic: Feds 16 Indicted In Crime Ring Targeting Asian-American Jewelers Across Mid-Atlantic: Feds
16 Indicted In Crime Ring Targeting Asian-American Jewelers Across Mid-Atlantic: Feds An indictment of 16 members of a violent mid-Atlantic crime ring has been unsealed and the federal agencies are naming names.  Of the 16, eight of the alleged crime ring members were arrested in the morning on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, police in Fairfax County, Virginia announced later that day.  They were all arrested in connection to a violent crime spree that took place between Jan. 7, 2022, through Jan. 27, 2023.  The crime ring members were all from Maryland and the District of Columbia. They met with their accused leader – Trevor Wright, also known as “Taliban Glizzy” …
US Marshals Seek 'Baby K' Teen Suspect In MD School Bus Attack, DC Homicide: Report US Marshals Seek 'Baby K' Teen Suspect In MD School Bus Attack, DC Homicide: Report
US Marshals Seek 'Baby K' Teen Suspect In MD School Bus Attack, DC Homicide: Report A 15-year-old boy wanted for attempted murder in a Prince George's County school bus attack has also been tied to a Washington DC homicide, NBC Washington reports. The killer, who goes by Baby K, is being charged as an adult in the May 1 attack on the bus, authorities in Prince George's County said. Baby K and two other suspects got on the bus, flashed a handgun and tried to shoot a victim multiple times, police said. The weapon malfunctioned, though, and ammunition was recovered from the bus. Baby K has also apparently been linked to the killing of 23-year-old Kaijah McCoy in Washington D…
Man Convicted Of Executing Military Couple In Front Of Their Virginia Home Man Convicted Of Executing Military Couple In Front Of Their Virginia Home
Man Convicted Of Executing Military Couple In Front Of Their Virginia Home A Virginia man was convicted in the execution-style murders of a married military couple in front of their Fairfax County home, authorities said. Ronnie Marshall, 21, of Lorton, was found guilty after a week-long trial of aggravated murder and firearm offenses in connection with the shooting deaths of Edward and Brenda McDaniel on May 26, 2021, according to Fairfax County Commonwealth's Attorney Steve Descano.  “This was a highly emotional and tragic case that ended the lives of two respected members of the Army and our community,” Descano said. “Mr. and Mrs. McDaniel we…
Maryland Man Sentenced For Gang-Related Murder Involving Teen Maryland Man Sentenced For Gang-Related Murder Involving Teen
Maryland Man Sentenced For Gang-Related Murder Involving Teen A 21-year-old Maryland street gang member will spend the rest of his life in prison after being convicted of shooting a teen in the back and killing him on Independence Day. Edgewood resident Rahzar Meyers was sentenced on Friday, June 10 to life in prison with an additional 45 years which will all be served in the Division of Corrections after being found guilty of murder, gang, and weapon charges. Harford County State’s Attorney Albert Peisinger, Jr. said that shortly before 12:20 a.m. on July 4, 2019, sheriff’s deputies responded to Eloise Lane in Edgewood, where Khalil Johnson, then 15,…