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Intoxicated DC Man Shooting At U-Haul Truck In VA Apprehended Following Search, Police Say Intoxicated DC Man Shooting At U-Haul Truck In VA Apprehended Following Search, Police Say
Intoxicated DC Man Shooting At U-Haul Truck In VA Apprehended Following Search, Police Say A man no stranger to law enforcement is back behind bars following a strange scene that played out on Tuesday night in Prince William County. District resident Vinzel Pierce Brown, 30, put on a show for police before being apprehended after firing shots at an unoccupied U-Haul vehicle that was parked in the 8000 block of Sudley Road in Manassas, officials say. At approximately 7:15 p.m. on Feb. 20, officers from the Prince William County Police Department responded to the report of shots fired, where they found Brown firing at the truck, at which point he attempted to flee - allegedly while…
Shooter Sentenced For Wildly Firing, Killing Innocent Bystander After DC Robbery: Feds Shooter Sentenced For Wildly Firing, Killing Innocent Bystander After DC Robbery: Feds
Shooter Sentenced For Wildly Firing, Killing Innocent Bystander After DC Robbery: Feds The man who killed an innocent bystander in Northwest DC while firing a gun wildly at robbers will spend years in prison, federal authorities announced on Tuesday. District resident Demarcus Barnett, 20, has been sentenced to nearly nine years in prison after pleading guilty over the summer to voluntary manslaughter while armed for the fatal shooting of 62-year-old Lasanta Qumar McGill in June. McGill was shot and killed when an argument inside a Northwest DC market spilled out into the street and shots were fired, according to police. In August, Barnett admitted that after being robbed by…
Convicted Felon Back Behind Bars For Selling Guns, Drugs To Undercover Officers In Maryland Convicted Felon Back Behind Bars For Selling Guns, Drugs To Undercover Officers In Maryland
Convicted Felon Back Behind Bars For Selling Guns, Drugs To Undercover Officers In Maryland Maybe a leopard really can’t change its spots. A previously convicted felon will spend more than a decade in prison after selling several weapons, including at least four illegal “ghost guns” to undercover agents posing as buyers, federal officials announced. Sean Donnelly Hawkins, 48, of Marbury, was sentenced to 138 months in federal prison for his role in in connection to the distribution of cocaine, crack cocaine, and weapons in Charles County after selling eight guns to investigators. As part of his plea, Hawkins admitted that on 10 separate times between October 2021 and May 2022, he…
Shooter Admits To Wildly Firing, Killing Innocent 62-Year-Old Bystander After DC Robbery: Feds Shooter Admits To Wildly Firing, Killing Innocent 62-Year-Old Bystander After DC Robbery: Feds
Shooter Admits To Wildly Firing, Killing Innocent 62-Year-Old Bystander After DC Robbery: Feds The man accused of shooting and killing an innocent bystander in Northwest DC has copped to his crime, federal authorities announced. Lasanta McGill, 62, was shot and killed when an argument inside a Northwest DC market spilled out into the street and shots were fired, according to police. Federal prosecutors announced on Monday, Aug. 28 that Southeast DC resident Demarcus Barnett has pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter while armed in connection to the fatal shooting. As part of his guilty plea, Barnett admitted that after being robbed by two people, he chased after them and fire…
$96K In Drugs Recovered By Investigators In Charles County: Sheriff $96K In Drugs Recovered By Investigators In Charles County: Sheriff
$96K In Drugs Recovered By Investigators In Charles County: Sheriff The Charles County Sheriff's Office made a massive drug and weapons bust that landed a man behind bars. Nearly $100,000 worth of drugs will not make it to the streets following the arrest of Waldorf resident Irving Andraus Hill, 37, at his Stream Vista Place home. While serving an arrest warrant, the sheriff's office seized:  Methamphetamine; Cocaine HCL; Crack cocaine; Suspected Eutylone/N,N Dimehylpentylone; 274 grams of cannabis; Loaded rifle with a destroyed serial number;  Fully loaded handgun with a 30-round magazine; 50-round drum magazine; 100-round drum magazine. Accord…
Teen Charged For Gambling, 'Ghost Gun' In Charles County Teen Charged For Gambling, 'Ghost Gun' In Charles County
Teen Charged For Gambling, 'Ghost Gun' In Charles County The investigation into alleged gambling and drug activity in Charles County led to the arrest of a teenager who was caught with an illegal "ghost gun," according to the sheriff's office. Officers from the Charles County Sheriff's Office busted up an alleged gambling ring in the area of Albermarle Place in Waldorf, leading tot he arrest of a 15-year-old, the agency announced on Wednesday, Aug. 2. When investigators arrived, officials said that they spotted the teen, who appeared to have a handgun in his waistband and proceeded to flee when officers approached before he was apprehended after …
Fugitive Assaults Girl, Hits Officers With Bottles Trying To Avoid Arrest In MD Fugitive Assaults Girl, Hits Officers With Bottles Trying To Avoid Arrest In MD
Fugitive Assaults Girl, Hits Officers With Bottles Trying To Avoid Arrest In MD Kenneth Tyrell Wade-Greene did not go down quietly in Charles County. Members of the Charles County Sheriff’s Office sought to track down the 33-year-old Brandywine earlier this week on multiple active warrants stemming from violent crimes throughout the region, but put up quite a fight before ultimately being apprehended. The long day for deputies began at approximately 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday, July 18. Wade-Greene was spotted in the area of Woodville Road in Brandywine driving a black pick-up truck that was towing a trailer, prompting a police pursuit. The wanted man refused to stop and …
Shooter In Custody After Killing Innocent 62-Year-Old Bystander During Dispute In DC: Police Shooter In Custody After Killing Innocent 62-Year-Old Bystander During Dispute In DC: Police
Shooter In Custody After Killing Innocent 62-Year-Old Bystander During Dispute In DC: Police New information has been released by the Metropolitan Police Department following Thursday's fatal shooting of a bystander in Northwest DC. Lasanta McGill, 62, was shot and killed when an argument inside a Northwest DC market spilled out into the street and shots were fired, according to police. Metropolitan Police Commander James Boteler said that at approximately 1:15 p.m. on Thursday, June 8, officers in the area of the 1900 block of 7th Street NW heard gunshots ring out while on patrol near the Howard Theater. Upon arrival, they found and treated McGill, who suffered a gunshot wou…
Bystander Killed By Shooter At DC Deli Dispute: Police Bystander Killed By Shooter At DC Deli Dispute: Police
Bystander Killed By Shooter At DC Deli Dispute: Police An innocent bystander was shot and killed when an argument inside a Northwest DC market spilled out into the street and shots were fired, according to police. Metropolitan Police Commander James Boteler said that at approximately 1:15 p.m. on Thursday, June 8, officers in the area of the 1900 block of 7th Street NW heard gunshots ring out while on patrol near the Howard Theater. Upon arrival, they found and treated a man who suffered a gunshot wound until paramedics arrived to take him to an area hospital, where he was pronounced dead on Thursday afternoon. With an assist from nearby witne…
More Than 2,000 Fentanyl Pills, Handgun Recovered During Montgomery County Traffic Stop: PD More Than 2,000 Fentanyl Pills, Handgun Recovered During Montgomery County Traffic Stop: PD
More Than 2,000 Fentanyl Pills, Handgun Recovered During Montgomery County Traffic Stop: PD Thousands of fentanyl pills are off the streets in Maryland after police in Montgomery County made a massive bust during what could have been an otherwise routine traffic stop. Silver Spring resident Markus Carter, 20, is facing a number of criminal charges after being stopped by members of the Montgomery County Department of Police for a violation of his learner’s permit, officials said on Friday, March 3. The incident began at approximately 3:15 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 27, when officers conducted a traffic stop on a silver Mercedes-Benz sedan in the 12300 block of Georgia Avenue. At the t…
Maryland '1800 Boys' Gang Members Face Murder, Drugs, Weapons Charges: AG Maryland '1800 Boys' Gang Members Face Murder, Drugs, Weapons Charges: AG
Maryland '1800 Boys' Gang Members Face Murder, Drugs, Weapons Charges: AG Nine men have been charged for their roles in a criminal gang and operating an open-air drug market that operated throughout Baltimore City, according to Attorney General Anthony Brown. Brown announced the indictments of nine men for their role in the gang, as well as one member who is wanted for his role in the murder of Baltimore resident Marquis Carter in November last year. Those charged: Keontae Moore, 23; Dayvonta Mackey, 27; Daquan Battle, 27; Jawaan Jordan, 28; DaMarvin Singletary, 28; Brandon Ledbetter, 29; Carlos Jordan, 32; Darrell White, 33; Theodore Easton, 44. The c…
Maryland Man Sentenced For Fentanyl Possession, Having Weapons In A School Zone: Feds Maryland Man Sentenced For Fentanyl Possession, Having Weapons In A School Zone: Feds
Maryland Man Sentenced For Fentanyl Possession, Having Weapons In A School Zone: Feds A Baltimore drug trafficker who admitted to dealing and possessing a weapon in a school zone will spend nearly a decade behind bars after being sentenced, federal officials announced. Vashawn Watson, 22, was sentenced to nine years in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release, after he pleaded guilty to illegal possession of a firearm in a school zone and possession with intent to distribute controlled substances.   As part of his guilty plea, Watkins admitted that between October 2020 and March 1, 2021, he was engaged in drug trafficking involving large amounts…
Armed Convenience Store Robber Gets Prison Time For Cocaine Trafficking Conspiracy In Maryland Armed Convenience Store Robber Gets Prison Time For Cocaine Trafficking Conspiracy In Maryland
Armed Convenience Store Robber Gets Prison Time For Cocaine Trafficking Conspiracy In Maryland Federal officials say that a serial convenience store robber in Maryland will spend more than a decade in prison for illegally possessing a firearm to further his drug trade. Baltimore resident Billy Wesson, 20, has been sentenced to 125 months in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release for possession with intent to distribute cocaine and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, the Department of Justice announced.. According to his guilty plea, between Aug. 4, and Aug. 7, 2020, Wesson and a co-conspirator committed three armed robberies of c…
Teen Gunned Down On Halloween Night In The Region, Police Say Teen Gunned Down On Halloween Night In The Region, Police Say
Teen Gunned Down On Halloween Night In The Region, Police Say Police have more questions than answers in Washington, DC as officers investigate the murder of a teenager on Halloween night. Members of the Metropolitan Police Department responded at approximately 8:40 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 31 to the 2600 block of Birney Place, where there were reports of gunshots that rang out. Shooting Investigation in the 2600 Block of Birney Place, SE. No Lookout. — DC Police Department (@DCPoliceDept) November 1, 2022 DC Police Chief Robert Contee III said that upon arrival, officers found a 14-year-old with multiple gunshot wounds. Aid was rendered, and CPR was…
Convicted Maryland Felon Sentenced For Illegal Guns, Host Of Narcotics During Drug Bust: DOJ Convicted Maryland Felon Sentenced For Illegal Guns, Host Of Narcotics During Drug Bust: DOJ
Convicted Maryland Felon Sentenced For Illegal Guns, Host Of Narcotics During Drug Bust: DOJ A convicted felon is going to spend more time behind bars after admitting to drug and weapon charges after he was busted with fentanyl and more than a dozen illegal firearms, federal officials announced. Jessup resident Edward Burton, 38, was sentenced to 13 years in prison, followed by four years of supervised release after pleading guilty to federal charges of possession of more than 400 grams of fentanyl with intent to distribute and to being a felon in possession of a firearm. According to officials, Burton’s guilty plea came following a DEA investigation into a drug-trafficking operati…
Maryland Man Busted With Altered Shotgun, Cocaine, Sheriff's Office Says Maryland Man Busted With Altered Shotgun, Cocaine, Sheriff's Office Says
Maryland Man Busted With Altered Shotgun, Cocaine, Sheriff's Office Says A man asleep at the wheel in a car parked at a Maryland gas station was busted with drugs and an illegal shotgun, according to the St. Mary’s County Sheriff's Office. Mechanicsville resident Alexander Wayne Pope, 28, is facing drug and weapon charges in St. Mary’s County after being caught during a welfare check with a defaced shotgun and cocaine, officials announced on Monday, Oct. 3. A spokesperson for the sheriff’s office said that on Saturday, Oct. 1, deputies responded to the 27300 block of Three Notch Road in Mechanicsville, for a welfare check of a man sleeping inside a vehicle at an…
Fleeing Man Busted With Pot, Stolen Handgun, High-Capacity Magazine In Maryland: Sheriff Fleeing Man Busted With Pot, Stolen Handgun, High-Capacity Magazine In Maryland: Sheriff
Fleeing Man Busted With Pot, Stolen Handgun, High-Capacity Magazine In Maryland: Sheriff A Maryland man with a stolen handgun and illegal magazine is facing charges following a traffic stop in St. Mary's County, the sheriff's office announced. Lexington Park resident Rondell James Thompson, 23, was stopped by a deputy from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday, Sept. 20 in the 21900 block of Spring Valley Drive following a traffic violation. During the stop, a spokesperson for the sheriff’s office said that Thompson attempted to drive away and proceeded to ditch his vehicle before fleeing on foot. He was quickly apprehended, officials said, and inside his vehicle d…
Here's What We Know After Three Teens Busted Following High-Speed Baltimore Police Pursuit Here's What We Know After Three Teens Busted Following High-Speed Baltimore Police Pursuit
Here's What We Know After Three Teens Busted Following High-Speed Baltimore Police Pursuit Three teens are in custody after being busted with illegal handguns and marijuana following a high-speed pursuit with police in Baltimore on Friday afternoon. Shortly before 12:15 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 16, a Baltimore Police officer’s License Plate Reader (LPR) alerted to a vehicle wanted in connection to an armed robbery, and when the teens noticed a police presence around them, they proceeded to speed away in an attempt to avoid being apprehended. Police said that the teen driver proceeded onto multiple highways, driving recklessly, and striking a civilian vehicle in further attempts to …
Suspect Released In Maryland After Being Busted With Marijuana Bags, Illegal Handgun: Sheriff Suspect Released In Maryland After Being Busted With Marijuana Bags, Illegal Handgun: Sheriff
Suspect Released In Maryland After Being Busted With Marijuana Bags, Illegal Handgun: Sheriff A man busted with more than three dozen bags of marijuana and an illegal handgun was released by a judge following his arrest in Maryland, according to investigators. Upper Marlboro resident Cary Frederick Collins, 47, was arrested by members of the Charles County Sheriff's Office after acting suspiciously and being busted with the drug and firearm, officials announced on Thursday, Aug. 25. The incident began shortly before 4:45 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 20, when a patrol officer from the sheriff's office initiated a traffic stop in the 4500 block of Indian Head Highway after learning that th…
Wanted Convicted Felon Busted Attempting To Hide Stolen Gun From Police In Maryland Wanted Convicted Felon Busted Attempting To Hide Stolen Gun From Police In Maryland
Wanted Convicted Felon Busted Attempting To Hide Stolen Gun From Police In Maryland What started as a routine traffic stop led to fresh charges for a convicted felon who was caught trying to hide a stolen semi-automatic handgun from police that he was prohibited from possessing in Maryland. Capitol Heights resident Ticket Deashon Tucker, 30, was busted with an illegal handgun by members of the Charles County Sheriff’s Office during a stop near the intersection of Cecil Avenue and Kent Avenue in La Plata, authorities announced late on Wednesday, Aug. 24. The alleged incident happened shortly before 10 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 21. While officers were approaching the vehicle, …
Teen Prohibited From Possessing Firearms Busted With Loaded Gun In Maryland: Sheriff Teen Prohibited From Possessing Firearms Busted With Loaded Gun In Maryland: Sheriff
Teen Prohibited From Possessing Firearms Busted With Loaded Gun In Maryland: Sheriff A teenager who is too young to be in possession of firearms was busted by members of the sheriff’s office in Charles County with an illegal, loaded gun during a traffic stop, authorities announced. White Plains resident Camilo Frost Garcia, 18, is facing weapons charges following a late-night traffic stop at a busy intersection in La Plata. An officer on patrol in the 200 block of Kent Avenue in La Plata stopped Garcia shortly after 10:45 p.m. on Saturday, June 18 after he committed a vehicle and traffic violation in the area, according to a spokesperson from the sheriff’s office. During t…
Wanted Man Busted With Pills, Pot, Illegal Weapon In Maryland: Sheriff Wanted Man Busted With Pills, Pot, Illegal Weapon In Maryland: Sheriff
Wanted Man Busted With Pills, Pot, Illegal Weapon In Maryland: Sheriff A wanted 28-year-old man in Maryland is facing new charges after being caught with drugs and an illegal weapon, according to the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office. Lexington Park resident Antonio George Queen was apprehended by members of the sheriff’s office Vice Narcotic’s Division after the execution of a search warrant in the 47000 block of Festival Way, a spokesperson announced on Friday, June 17. During the search of his Lexington Park home, investigators from the sheriff's office seized: Approximately 58 grams of suspected cocaine; Marijuana; Suspected Alprazolam pills; A loaded …
Sheriff's Deputies Recover Marijuana, Illegal Guns In Maryland During Search Sheriff's Deputies Recover Marijuana, Illegal Guns In Maryland During Search
Sheriff's Deputies Recover Marijuana, Illegal Guns In Maryland During Search Marijuana and illegal guns were seized by police investigators in Maryland who served a search warrant following complaints of drug activity in Charles County, the sheriff’s office announced. Members of the Charles County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Enforcement Section executed a search warrant in the 1000 block of Dorset Drive in Waldorf, a spokesperson for the agency said on Wednesday, June 15. The warrants were issued as part of an investigation into complaints of drug activities involving Trevon Akeem Allen, 27, of Waldorf, throughout the region. During the search, investigators said …
Wilmington Man Busted With $520K Worth Of Cocaine, Heroin, Meth, Ghost Gun In PA, Delaware: DA Wilmington Man Busted With $520K Worth Of Cocaine, Heroin, Meth, Ghost Gun In PA, Delaware: DA
Wilmington Man Busted With $520K Worth Of Cocaine, Heroin, Meth, Ghost Gun In PA, Delaware: DA A 29-year-old man was caught with $520,000 worth of drugs, thousands in cash, and a ghost gun in Pennsylvania and Delaware, authorities in Chester County said. Artemio Garcia-Laniz, of Wilmington, DE, had three kilos of cocaine –worth an estimated $300,000 – and more than $1,100 in cash in his vehicle in Kennett Square, PA, they said. Chester County District Attorney Deb Ryan said detectives with her office found the drugs during a warranted search on Thursday, March 10, after he tried to sell drugs to a confidential informant. Later that day, D…
Maryland Armed Robbery Suspects Had 5 Illegal Firearms, 1,000 Rounds Of Ammo: Police Maryland Armed Robbery Suspects Had 5 Illegal Firearms, 1,000 Rounds Of Ammo: Police
Maryland Armed Robbery Suspects Had 5 Illegal Firearms, 1,000 Rounds Of Ammo: Police Four people were charged Wednesday in connection to the recent armed robbery of two Maryland teenagers, according to authorities who allegedly recovered five illegal guns and more than 1,000 rounds of ammo at the arrest scene. Malachi Smith, 18, and Kahlil Hill, 18, both of Columbia, were charged with armed robbery, robbery, assault, motor vehicle theft, and theft, Howard County Police said. Meanwhile, a 17-year-old Aberdeen boy was charged as an adult with the same offenses, and a 15-year-old Columbia boy was charged as a juvenile in the robbery, according to police. The four suspects are…