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1,200lbs Of Marijuana, Hundreds Of THC Products Seized In Massive Baltimore Bust 1,200lbs Of Marijuana, Hundreds Of THC Products Seized In Massive Baltimore Bust
1,200lbs Of Marijuana, Hundreds Of THC Products Seized In Massive Baltimore Bust Four men are in custody following a massive drug bust in Baltimore, authorities announced. Baltimore City police along with the Baltimore County Police Department worked together to conduct a search and seizure of the drugs on Monday, March 27 after a three-month-long investigation into the East Coast Farms group. In the search, a large amount of THC was found, including hundreds of edibles, vape cartridges, and 1,200 pounds of marijuana. Officers also seized three handguns and $189,224. Various items seized in searchBaltimore Police Department “This is truly an outstanding achievement…
Multi-State Investigation Leads To Bust Of Thieving Romanian Nationals In MD Facing Deportation Multi-State Investigation Leads To Bust Of Thieving Romanian Nationals In MD Facing Deportation
Multi-State Investigation Leads To Bust Of Thieving Romanian Nationals In MD Facing Deportation Sometimes, it takes a village. A widespread, multi-agency investigation that coursed through multiple states has led to the apprehension of three Romanian nationals involved in a rash of recent regional burglaries and thefts throughout Maryland and Pennsylvania. Officials in Frederick County announced the arrests on Friday, March 17 following the apprehension of the three suspects, who were wanted on multiple charges and could face deportation. Those charged on out-of-state warrants: Stefan Chicui, 43; Anisoara Nistor, 41; Ana Maria Velcu, 33. Following their arrests, US Immigrations…
Accused Attacker All Smiles After Being Busted For 2022 Baltimore Shooting Accused Attacker All Smiles After Being Busted For 2022 Baltimore Shooting
Accused Attacker All Smiles After Being Busted For 2022 Baltimore Shooting A 28-year-old Baltimore man police believe is behind an attack last summer is finally behind bars, authorities say. Antoine Mayo was arrested after Baltimore police identified him as a suspect in the attempted murder of a 55-year-old man in August 2022, according to Baltimore City Police. Mayo is accused of shooting the victim multiple times in the 1200 block of West Baltimore Street around 12:30 p.m., Aug. 16, 2022.  Medics arrived at the scene shortly after the shooting and rushed the victim to the hospital, where he was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.  Months later…
Maryland Daycare Owner Admits To Shooting Husband Over Alleged Child Sexual Abuse: Reports Maryland Daycare Owner Admits To Shooting Husband Over Alleged Child Sexual Abuse: Reports
Maryland Daycare Owner Admits To Shooting Husband Over Alleged Child Sexual Abuse: Reports A Baltimore County woman has pleaded guilty after being charged in the July shooting of her husband that occurred after he allegedly sexually abused children at the daycare she ran, according to multiple reports. Shanteari Weems, 50, reportedly shot her husband, James Weems, 57, on July 21 at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Washington, D.C., after she confronted him about the allegations, as previously reported by Daily Voice. James Weems, a former Baltimore City police officer, reportedly assaulted at least three children at Lil ids Kastle Development Center, the daycare ran by his wife in …
Police ID MTA Bus Driver Gunned Down On Her Way To Work In Maryland Police ID MTA Bus Driver Gunned Down On Her Way To Work In Maryland
Police ID MTA Bus Driver Gunned Down On Her Way To Work In Maryland Baltimore City Police have identified the MTA bus driver who was killed earlier this week near Carroll Park in Southwest Baltimore. Elaine Jackson, 40, was found with multiple gunshot wounds shortly after 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 18 in the 1500 block of Washington Boulevard as she was reportedly making her way to work. Upon arrival at the scene, police say that officers located Jackson, who was transported to the University of Maryland’s Shock Trauma, where she died of her injuries later on Tuesday. Jackson was a mother of four children who range in age between 7 and 22, according to WBAL. …
Maryland Man Sentenced For Documenting Sexual Abuse Of Prepubescent Girls: Federal Prosecutors Maryland Man Sentenced For Documenting Sexual Abuse Of Prepubescent Girls: Federal Prosecutors
Maryland Man Sentenced For Documenting Sexual Abuse Of Prepubescent Girls: Federal Prosecutors A Maryland man will spend years behind bars after admitting to filming and sharing images and videos of himself sexually abusing two different minors, federal officials announced. Baltimore resident Calvin Henry Sampson III, 23, was sentenced in federal court to 13 years in federal prison, followed by 30 years of supervised release for possession of child pornography, according to the Department of Justice. The sentence was announced by US Attorney for the District of Maryland Erek Barron. According to the plea agreement, on March 3, 2020, a tipster saw images depicting the sexual abuse of…
Anne Arundel County Officer's Police Powers Suspended After Criminal Assault Summons Anne Arundel County Officer's Police Powers Suspended After Criminal Assault Summons
Anne Arundel County Officer's Police Powers Suspended After Criminal Assault Summons An Anne Arundel County police officer has been issued a criminal summons for second-degree assault, authorities say. Officer T. Thomas, a 2-year veteran with the Anne Arundel County Police Department, has had his police powers suspended after the department became aware of the incident on Thursday, Oct. 13, according to Anne Arundel County police. Baltimore City Police responded to an address in their jurisdiction which resulted in the criminal summons being issued for Officer Thomas. Officer Thomas is currently working in an administrative capacity with pay.
Maryland Police Officer Admits To Killing Stepson, Stuffing His Body In The Wall In Alford Plea Maryland Police Officer Admits To Killing Stepson, Stuffing His Body In The Wall In Alford Plea
Maryland Police Officer Admits To Killing Stepson, Stuffing His Body In The Wall In Alford Plea A Baltimore City police officer has been convicted of the second-degree murder of his 15-year-old stepson after entering an Alford Plea, according to multiple reports. Eric Banks Jr. is charged with murdering Dasan Jones at their home before stuffing his body inside of an upstairs wall on July 6, 2021. When police found Jones's body, Banks Jr. allegedly tried to disarm a police officer. By entering the Alford plea, Banks Jr. will skip the process of a criminal trial as the plea registers a formal admission of guilt while expressing innocence toward his charges, the reports continue. Hours b…
Baltimore Daycare Owner Shot Husband At DC Hotel Because He Was Molesting Her Kids: Report Baltimore Daycare Owner Shot Husband At DC Hotel Because He Was Molesting Her Kids: Report
Baltimore Daycare Owner Shot Husband At DC Hotel Because He Was Molesting Her Kids: Report A 50-year-old woman from Baltimore County was arrested for trying to kill her husband at a hotel in Washington DC, and told police he had been molesting children at the daycare she ran, WUSA9 reports. Shanteari Weems — who owns Lil Kidz Kastle in Owings Mills, according to CBS — yelled "He's a child molester," when police arrived at the Mandarin Oriental on reports of a shooting around 7:40 p.m. last Thursday, July 21, WUSA9 said. She then told police she'd been married to the victim, a retired Baltimore City Police officer, for five years and that multiple children at her da…
One Killed In Baltimore Highway Motorcycle Crash: Police One Killed In Baltimore Highway Motorcycle Crash: Police
One Killed In Baltimore Highway Motorcycle Crash: Police A man is dead after a morning motorcycle crash on a Baltimore City highway, authorities say. The 49-year-old victim was reportedly laying on the street in the 2900 block of Edison Highway around 2 a.m., Friday, July 22, according to Baltimore City police. Initial investigation revealed the man - whose name was not released by investigators - was riding north on the highway when he struck the raised median, causing him to lose control of the motorcycle and crash into a parked cargo van.  Medics transported the victim to a hospital where he later was pronounced dead.
Camera Footage from Fatal Crash Involving Baltimore City Police Officer Released Camera Footage from Fatal Crash Involving Baltimore City Police Officer Released
Camera Footage from Fatal Crash Involving Baltimore City Police Officer Released Footage has been released for a June collision in which a Baltimore City Police Officer fatally struck a man riding a scooter, authorities say. Officer Alexis Acosta was responding to an emergency call while in a marked police cruiser with activated lights and sirens when he struck a man in the intersection of East Biddle Street and North Milton Avenue around 12:40 p.m., on Tuesday, June 21, say Baltimore police. In the video, Officer Acosta is heard frantically repeating "I got into a crash send an ambulance immediately" after the impact.  Terry Harrell, 58, was thrown from the scoot…
Suspect Apprehended After Standoff With Police In West Baltimore Suspect Apprehended After Standoff With Police In West Baltimore
Suspect Apprehended After Standoff With Police In West Baltimore A suspect was apprehended by police in Maryland following a lengthy barricading situation in West Baltimore, police announced. Following an hours-long standoff with multiple law enforcement agencies and SWAT teams, an unidentified suspect was taken into custody late in the morning on Wednesday, June 29. The 1600-1800 blocks of Druid Hill Avenue and the 1600-1800 blocks of McCullough Street were temporarily closed while police dealt with the barricade, though the roadways have since reopened. No injuries were reported. Investigators have not disclosed what led to the suspect barricading ins…
Man Shot Dead Early Saturday In Baltimore Man Shot Dead Early Saturday In Baltimore
Man Shot Dead Early Saturday In Baltimore A man was shot and killed early Saturday, June 18 in Baltimore. Police responding to the 2700 block of Maryland Avenue found the 35-year-old victim suffering a gunshot wound around 7:05 a.m., city police said. Medics responded to the scene and pronounced the victim dead at the location. Homicide detectives are investigating this incident. Anyone with information is urged to contact investigators at 410-396-2100 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7Lockup.