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Guatemalan Family Pleads For Help After Patriarch Killed By Maryland Gun Violence Guatemalan Family Pleads For Help After Patriarch Killed By Maryland Gun Violence
Guatemalan Family Pleads For Help After Patriarch Killed By Maryland Gun Violence A Maryland community is rallying as a family hopes to send the body of a 38-year-old man victimized by gun violence in Prince George's County back to his native Guatemala. Jeiver Pozuelos Cervantes was found suffering from fatal gunshot wounds on the side of the road in what is believed to be a targeted attack in Riverdale, police say. At approximately 6:40 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24, officers in the area of Veterans Parkway and Riverdale Road were alerted to Cervantes, who was unresponsive on the side of the road with critical injuries. The Hyattsville resident was pronounced dead at the s…
Innocent Teen Bystander On Life Support After Maryland Shooting Innocent Teen Bystander On Life Support After Maryland Shooting
Innocent Teen Bystander On Life Support After Maryland Shooting What started as a momentous day for a Maryland family ended in tragedy when a 19-year-old was caught in the crossfire of bullets during a late night shooting in Baltimore, leaving her with life-altering injuries. Cameran Holt is in the ICU on life support after the innocent teen was struck in the back by a bullet as two groups got into a shootout on Sunday morning in Baltimore. Shortly after 3:45 a.m. on Oct. 27, officers from the Baltimore Police Department were called to the unit block of West Hamburg Street, where they found Holt suffering from multiple gunshot wounds after she was caugh…
Glen Burnie Man Who Killed Dad Defending Son During Dispute Learns Fate In Anne Arundel County Glen Burnie Man Who Killed Dad Defending Son During Dispute Learns Fate In Anne Arundel County
Glen Burnie Man Who Killed Dad Defending Son During Dispute Learns Fate In Anne Arundel County A 27-year-old man will spend years in jail for his role in an altercation that resulted in the death of an Anne Arundel County father who was defending his son last year. Glen Burnie resident Trevor Garrett Taylor was sentenced on Friday to three years in jail for manslaughter following the grisly attack of Christopher Wright outside his Brooklyn Park home that resulted in his death. According to the Anne Arundel County State's Attorney's Office, in May 2023, police were called to the 300 block of West Arundel Road in Brooklyn Park, where they found Wright suffering from a head injury.…
$60K Raised In Less Than 24 Hours For Family Of PA Police Officer Allegedly Killed By MD Man $60K Raised In Less Than 24 Hours For Family Of PA Police Officer Allegedly Killed By MD Man
$60K Raised In Less Than 24 Hours For Family Of PA Police Officer Allegedly Killed By MD Man A community is rallying for the family of a Pennsylvania State Police officer who was allegedly stabbed to death on a hiking by a Maryland.  Off-duty PA State Police Liquor Enforcement Officer, Benjamin J. Brallier, age 44, of Kennedy Township, formerly of Moon Township, was found stabbed while running near near the 1900 block of Hassam Road on Montour Trail on Monday, Oct. 21 at 2:52 p.m., as Daily Voice previously reported. He later died in an area hospital.  Anthony Alexi "Antonia" Quesen also known as Antonia Kaseim, 25, of Baltimore, MD, has been arrested and charge…
Community 'Extends Virtual Arms' Around Maryland Family Devastated By Garage Fire Community 'Extends Virtual Arms' Around Maryland Family Devastated By Garage Fire
Community 'Extends Virtual Arms' Around Maryland Family Devastated By Garage Fire There has been an outpouring of support for a popular family after a garage fire caused hundreds of thousands in damage and left them displaced in Montgomery County. More than $15,000 was raised in just days after the Wu family was forced to evacuate their Rockville residence in the Rockshire neighborhood when a fast-moving fire sparked in their garage and spread to the rest of the home. The Rockville fire caused hundreds of thousands in damage. Twitter Shortly before 10 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 18, crews were dispatched to the 1400 block of Gerald Street, near Bentley Court, when a fam…
Young Mother Killed During Domestic Dispute Mourned By Friends, Family In Maryland Young Mother Killed During Domestic Dispute Mourned By Friends, Family In Maryland
Young Mother Killed During Domestic Dispute Mourned By Friends, Family In Maryland Friends and family are mourning after a young mother was killed during a domestic incident involving a District man. Alaisa Milburn, 25, was identified this week by the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office as the person who was killed in Lexington Park as a result of domestic violence. She leaves behind two children. "We mourn the loss of this young mother, and we hold her family in prayer," St. Mary's County Sheriff Steve Hall stated. "Today’s tragic set of circumstances brings light to the need to continue efforts on all fronts to prevent violence in domestic relationships.  Followin…
Maryland Community Supporting Pregnant Single Mother Who Lost Everything In Fire Maryland Community Supporting Pregnant Single Mother Who Lost Everything In Fire
Maryland Community Supporting Pregnant Single Mother Who Lost Everything In Fire A single mother expecting a second child who is a fixture in her community lost everything ... Now that community is rallying around her. On Tuesday, Oct. 15, crews in Baltimore County battled a five-alarm blaze that impacted nearly a dozen residences in Hampden, including Jessica Garrett's home, which was destroyed by the Keswick Road fire. In response, there has been an overwhelming outpouring of support from friends, neighbors, and loved ones, as they help Garrett and her 3-year-old daughter - and future child - rebuild. "You may know her from many worlds—work, standup comedy, theatre, …
Loving Father Found Stabbed To Death In Median Of Maryland Roadway: Police Loving Father Found Stabbed To Death In Median Of Maryland Roadway: Police
Loving Father Found Stabbed To Death In Median Of Maryland Roadway: Police A 45-year-old found stabbed to death in Montgomery County is being remembered as "a vibrant man, who made everyone laugh until tears came out of our eyes (who) was the greatest story teller who could make you feel fear, happiness, and utter amazement."  Silver Spring resident Hesler Saul Sanchez Cruz was found suffering from fatal stab wounds on Sunday morning following an alleged attack by Emilio Ortiz Alba, 30, who has been charged with his murder. Shortly before 3:30 a.m. on Oct. 13, officers from the Montgomery County Department of Police in the area of University Boulevard an…
Maryland High School Student Killed Crashing Into Telephone Pole Identified By Police Maryland High School Student Killed Crashing Into Telephone Pole Identified By Police
Maryland High School Student Killed Crashing Into Telephone Pole Identified By Police The high school senior in Maryland who was killed in a crash with a telephone pole in Montgomery County had "high hopes of attending college in the fall," according to her family. Sherwood High School student Sanaa Virtue Vil, 17, has been identified by police as the person killed on Wednesday morning in a single-vehicle crash in Sandy Spring. Shortly before 8 a.m. on Oct. 2, police say that Vil was driving a red 2005 Toyota Corolla north on Norwood Road near Ashton Way on the way to school when it failed to navigate a turn and struck a wooden telephone pole. Traffic Advisory: A single-…
Man With Grill Fork Killed By Officer In MD Was Working to Aid, Reunite With Mother In Honduras Man With Grill Fork Killed By Officer In MD Was Working to Aid, Reunite With Mother In Honduras
Man With Grill Fork Killed By Officer In MD Was Working to Aid, Reunite With Mother In Honduras A grieving family is seeking the community's assistance as thy hope to send a man to his mother in Honduras after he was killed in an officer-involved shooting when police mistook a grill fork for a weapon in Montgomery County. At approximately 7:45 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21, officers were called to the 3400 block of Janet Road in Wheaton after there was an emergency call placed about an assault in progress. Upon arrival, members of the Montgomery County Department of Police spotted a man, identified as 31-year-old Wheaton resident Melvin Omar Chavez-Paz in a yard holding an object in…
Teen Killed By BF Days After Maryland Reunion Was 'Dreamer Studying To Reach Goals' In US Teen Killed By BF Days After Maryland Reunion Was 'Dreamer Studying To Reach Goals' In US
Teen Killed By BF Days After Maryland Reunion Was 'Dreamer Studying To Reach Goals' In US Dania Carolina Cruz Mejía came to the US searching for a better life five months ago, only to see those dreams dashed when the 18-year-old was allegedly killed by her boyfriend in Maryland. Earlier this year, the El Salvador native made the move to the country, where she reunited with longtime boyfriend Gerber Luis Sanchez Centeno, 22, who has since been accused of her murder in Montgomery Village. According to Cruz Mejía's family, she had spend the last couple years with Sanchez Centeno, who decided to reunite in Maryland, leading to her death. "(Ten) days after reuniting with D…
Police ID Teen Motorcyclist Killed In Maryland Crash With Mustang: Sheriff Police ID Teen Motorcyclist Killed In Maryland Crash With Mustang: Sheriff
Police ID Teen Motorcyclist Killed In Maryland Crash With Mustang: Sheriff A 16-year-old from Waldorf has been identified by investigators as the motorcyclist killed in a crash with a Ford Mustang over the weekend in Charles County. Jesel Edolen Rodriguez Amaya was riding a 2003 Suzuki GSXR 600 motorcycle shortly after midnight on Sunday morning when he was involved in a crash in his hometown in the 2400 block of Old Washington Road. Investigators say that Rodriguez Amaya was heading south on Old Washington Road when he struck the Mustang, which was also traveling in the same direction.  Rodriguez Amaya was pronounced dead at the scene by first responde…
Community Supporting Family Of Toddler Killed By Car While Wandering In Annapolis Parking Lot Community Supporting Family Of Toddler Killed By Car While Wandering In Annapolis Parking Lot
Cody Aguilar Gomez Killed By Car In Maryland Parking Lot A Maryland family is reeling after a 2-year-old toddler was struck and killed by a driver in Anne Arundel County this week. Cody Aguilar Gómez was identified this week as the child who was killed in a parking lot in the 600 block of Americana Drive while his mother was removing a sibling from the family's vehicle to enjoy a day in the pleasant weather.  The incident was reported shortly before 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 17. According to the police, while his mother was assisting the second child, Aguilar Gómez, who was sitting on the sidewalk, got up and wandered away before being …
Memory Of UMD Student Gianna Signorile, 21, Stays Alive With Annual NJ 5K Memory Of UMD Student Gianna Signorile, 21, Stays Alive With Annual NJ 5K
Memory Of UMD Student Gianna Signorile, 21, Stays Alive With Annual NJ 5K Gianna Signorile's legacy will live on forever. The lifelong Nutley resident died in December 2021 after battling a rare form of liver cancer. In her obituary from the Biondi Funeral Home, she was remembered as a hero who shined bright in every room she entered. A straight-A student at Nutley High School, Signorile attended the University of Maryland's School of Business, where she made the Dean's list before transferring to Fordham University Gabelli School of Business, according to her obituary. Even while battling cancer, she made education her top priority, her obituary reads. The Gian…
Family, Police Searching For Answers After Father Found Shot To Death In Maryland Woods Family, Police Searching For Answers After Father Found Shot To Death In Maryland Woods
Family, Police Searching For Answers After Father Found Shot To Death In Maryland Woods A massive reward is being offered for information that results in the apprehension of a shooting suspect wanted in connection to the murder of a 35-year-old father in Montgomery County. At approximately 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14, officers were called to the 9200 block of New Hampshire Avenue, where they found Silver Spring resident Carlos Alberto Ortiz in a nearby wooded area suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene, and a $25,000 reward has been offered by the police for information that leads to the identification and apprehension of a possible shooter. Follo…
Pastor Remembered As 'Man Of Service, Love, Family, Friends, Church' In Maryland Pastor Remembered As 'Man Of Service, Love, Family, Friends, Church' In Maryland
Pastor Remembered As 'Man Of Service, Love, Family, Friends, Church' In Maryland Pastor Jeff McKeon was a leader, a preacher, a coach, a father, a husband, and now the Baltimore man is healed and whole following his death. Weeks after the Greater Grace Church pastor passed away, support is still swelling for his wife and daughters as they continue to cope with the loss of their beloved patriarch, who was a true pillar of his community. "Jeff worked three jobs to keep our family above water. Now I feel like I am drowning," wife Robin McKeon said.  "My daughter doesn't want to go back to work, at the hospital where she walked into a room where her lifeless Father la…
Truth Tillman, Rigger In DMV For Decades, Remembered As 'Bright Light Extinguished Too Soon' Truth Tillman, Rigger In DMV For Decades, Remembered As 'Bright Light Extinguished Too Soon'
Truth Tillman, Rigger In DMV For Decades, Remembered As 'Bright Light Extinguished Too Soon' A man who had his fingerprint on the pulse of the DMV is being remembered as "a bright light extinguished too soon following his unexpected death. Truth Tillman, 38, a beloved family member and friend to countless people throughout the region, was killed on Saturday, Sept. 7 in a reported crash on I-295. The Severn resident was described as "a rigger in the DMV since he was 17 years old" by a loved one, as his family looks to start filling the hole his unexpected passing left in their hearts. "(He) was a husband, father, uncle, brother, and friend to anyone who had the pleasure of spe…
Community Rallying Support To Send Body Of Man Killed At Maryland Music Club Back To Jamaica Community Rallying Support To Send Body Of Man Killed At Maryland Music Club Back To Jamaica
Community Rallying Support To Send Body Of Man Killed At Maryland Music Club Back To Jamaica Tyreke Brown was visiting Maryland from Jamaica when he was shot and killed at a Baltimore music club.  Now his family is rallying the community in an effort to send his body back home. The 22-year-old was shot early on Tuesday, Sept. 3 at Hammerjacks on South Russell Street while standing outside of the venue not far from M&T Bank Stadium.  He was rushed to an area hospital, where he later died from his injuries weeks before his 23rd birthday. A 22 yrs old Jamaican man name Tyreke Brown, was shot and killed at a music venue in Baltimore on Labor Day. Kmft. No motives. H…
Man Killed In Chain-Reaction I-95 Maryland Crash Shared Touching Moments With Wife Before Death Man Killed In Chain-Reaction I-95 Maryland Crash Shared Touching Moments With Wife Before Death
Man Killed In Chain-Reaction I-95 Maryland Crash Shared Touching Moments With Wife Before Death Sifrido Villalobos' final moments were like something out of a movie before his death in an I-95 crash. The Silver Spring resident was heading home from work early on Thursday, Aug. 29 in the area of Jessup when he was involved in a chain-reaction crash involving he and three other drivers.   Villalobos suffered critical injuries in the crash, and was unable to get out of his vehicle, according to organizers of a fundraiser on behalf of his family. Realizing his fate, Villalobos "immediately called his wife (Bianca) to tell her what happened and that he knew he wouldn't make…
Family Dealt Fresh Blow Following Fatal Shooting Of Maryland Father Family Dealt Fresh Blow Following Fatal Shooting Of Maryland Father
Family Dealt Fresh Blow Following Fatal Shooting Of Maryland Father A Maryland family is reeling once again after losing another loved one to violence, this time in Prince George's County. Bowie resident Jakel Stone, 34, leaves behind a teen son after he was shot to death in Landover over the holiday weekend. According to the Prince George's County Police Department, officers were called on Saturday, Aug. 31, where they found Stone in the 6900 block of Hawthorne Street suffering from gunshot wounds in a parking lot. He was rushed to an area hospital, where he later died, leaving his family asking questions as they grapple with their latest tragedy. Stone …
Father 'Heroically Saved Children, Wife' In Fatal Maryland Fire, Family Says Father 'Heroically Saved Children, Wife' In Fatal Maryland Fire, Family Says
Father 'Heroically Saved Children, Wife' In Fatal Maryland Fire, Family Says The community is rallying around the family of a man who saved his wife and children from a two-alarm fire in Maryland that claimed his life. Baltimore County fire crews were called shortly after midnight to the 8400 block of Greenway Road in Towson on Monday, Aug. 26, where there was a report of an apartment building on fire. 2 alarm apartment fire w/rescue. Fire crews respond to 8400 blk Greenway for apt fire. Crews arrive to fire showing and people trapped. EMS transported 4 peds patients with minor burns and 2 adults with serious injuries to area hospitals. Fire under control 0059 hr…
Football Player Who Died During Medical Emergency At Maryland HS Remembered As Gentle Giant Football Player Who Died During Medical Emergency At Maryland HS Remembered As Gentle Giant
Football Player Who Died During Medical Emergency At Maryland HS Remembered As Gentle Giant The death of a 16-year-old in Baltimore has left a hole in the hearts of his friends and family as big as the holes he opened up for his team on the football field. During a summer practice on Wednesday, Aug. 14, first responders were called to Franklin High School in Reisterstown, when Leslie Noble suffered a medical emergency.  He was rushed to an area hospital, where he was later pronounced dead, leaving his loved ones reeling. "Leslie was known for his outgoing personality and his talents on and off the football field," Tekeiska Perry said.  "His infectious laughter, his unw…
Teen Skateboarder Suffers Brain Injury In Hit-Run Maryland Crash Teen Skateboarder Suffers Brain Injury In Hit-Run Maryland Crash
Teen Skateboarder Suffers Brain Injury In Hit-Run Maryland Crash A teenage skateboarder who was struck by a hit-and-run driver who was left with a brain injury in Maryland is slowly recovering, though he faces a long road going forward, his family says. On Thursday, Aug. 15, 15-year-old Austin Broadwater was riding his skateboard along Walston Switch Road in Salisbury when he was struck by a driver who proceeded to speed away without checking on the teen. WCSO Serious Hit and Run - Walston Switch Rd Incident: Serious Hit and Run Motor Vehicle Collision Date of Incident:... Posted by Wicomico County Sheriff's Office on Friday, August 16, 2024 B…
Maryland Football Standout Fighting For Life After Shooting At Maryland Gathering Maryland Football Standout Fighting For Life After Shooting At Maryland Gathering
Maryland Football Standout Fighting For Life After Shooting At Maryland Gathering While his teammates are getting ready to lace up their cleats for football season, Chase Lancaster will be in the recovery room after getting caught in the crossfire during a shooting at a neighborhood gathering. The road back to the field will be an arduous one for the 16-year-old from Frederick County, who was the victim of gun violence after being shot in the chest during an event at the Urban Green Apartments in Urbana on Friday, Aug. 9.  Police Activity in Urbana Frederick County Sheriff’s Deputies are on the scene of a shooting in the 3300 block of... Posted by Frederi…
Teen Gunned Down In Maryland 'Was So Independent, Striving To Be Someone,' Loved Ones Say Teen Gunned Down In Maryland 'Was So Independent, Striving To Be Someone,' Loved Ones Say
Teen Gunned Down In Maryland 'Was So Independent, Striving To Be Someone,' Loved Ones Say Carlos Segura III had a lifetime ahead of him before he was gunned down in Prince George's County earlier this month. The teenager affectionately known as "Fatboy" was the latest victim of gun violence in Maryland after the Sandy Spring native was killed during an incident in Langley Park on Saturday, Aug. 10.  Officers were called to the 1900 block of Lebanon Street on the night of the shooting to investigate reports of shots fired, though no victim was found at the scene. Segura, 16, was later located at the hospital, suffering from a gunshot wound after being dropped off, where he …
Plans To Sell Popular Maryland Business Go Up In Flames As Community Rallies Around Owner Plans To Sell Popular Maryland Business Go Up In Flames As Community Rallies Around Owner
Plans To Sell Popular Maryland Business Go Up In Flames As Community Rallies Around Owner Support is swelling for a beloved business owner whose Main Street building is temporarily closed after a blaze broke out in Prince George's County. Outback Leather, a staple of the community, was forced to shutter its doors and some tenants had to evacuate their homes when a fire broke out on Monday in Laurel, officials say. The fire was reported at around 11:15 a.m. on Aug. 12, when crews were met by flames showing from the second story of the multi-use building that houses both apartments and the popular leather shop, which specializes in repairs and custom products. Working Fire Di…
Fatal Maryland Crash 'Completely Shattered Lives Of Those Who Knew' Beloved Motorcyclist Fatal Maryland Crash 'Completely Shattered Lives Of Those Who Knew' Beloved Motorcyclist
Fatal Maryland Crash 'Completely Shattered Lives Of Those Who Knew' Beloved Motorcyclist The 30-year-old Montgomery County motorcyclist who was killed in a crash is being remembered as "the most solid, consistent and loving son, brother, partner, cousin, friend and so much more."  Christian Ronaldo Guillen leaves behind a lasting legacy of love after the Silver Spring man crashed into a metal light support pole in White Oak, causing catastrophic injuries that claimed his life on Saturday, Aug. 10 in the area of Lockwood Drive and Columbia Pike. Since his death, friends, well-wishers, and the community are rallying around Guillen's family as they continue reeling from …
Religious Leaders Look To Rebuild Maryland Church Destroyed By Fast-Moving Fire Religious Leaders Look To Rebuild Maryland Church Destroyed By Fast-Moving Fire
Religious Leaders Look To Rebuild Maryland Church Destroyed By Fast-Moving Fire The community is rallying around parishioners and members of the Maryland church that burned down in Carroll County last week, causing approximately $1.5 million in damages, according to the Maryland Fire Marshal. Firefighters from multiple agencies were called shortly after 3 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 1 to the Clearfield Bible Church in Westminster, where there was a reported fire that was discovered by an employee inside the building who was working in a basement office and was able to escape safely. Upon arrival, first responders were met by flames and smoke showing from the brick building,…
Family, Friends Shell-Shocked After Maryland Grandmother Of Eight Killed In Virginia Carjacking Family, Friends Shell-Shocked After Maryland Grandmother Of Eight Killed In Virginia Carjacking
Family, Friends Shell-Shocked After Maryland Grandmother Of Eight Killed In Virginia Carjacking A beloved Maryland grandmother of eight and mother to four children who spent part of her life dedicating herself to healthcare services in Virginia left a family reeling after she was killed in a carjacking. Silver Spring resident Melody Waldecker, 54, was involved in a fatal carjacking this week in Sterling by Jose Aguilar-Martinez where she was killed by her own vehicle, police say. Now, friends and well-wishers in the community are coming together in support of her family, which is stunned days after she was identified as the victim by police. "Losing a mother (or) grand…
Maryland Man Critically Injured In Pool Accident Was Days From 22nd Birthday Maryland Man Critically Injured In Pool Accident Was Days From 22nd Birthday
Maryland Man Critically Injured In Pool Accident Was Days From 22nd Birthday Hunter Palak planned to celebrate his 22nd birthday on Friday surrounded by friends and family. Instead, there will still be loved ones with him, but it will be around a hospital bed in a Baltimore ICU as he recovers from traumatic injuries suffered in a tragic pool accident.  On Sunday, July 28, Palak was injured in an incident and flown to a Baltimore shock trauma center, where he remained as of Wednesday, according to his aunt, who says that the outlook for the 21-year-old is still in question as he continues his difficult battle and faces an uncertain future. "His injuries are ver…
'Life Had Its Own Plans:' Man Chasing American Dream Dies In Fatal Maryland Crash 'Life Had Its Own Plans:' Man Chasing American Dream Dies In Fatal Maryland Crash
'Life Had Its Own Plans:' Man Chasing American Dream Dies In Fatal Maryland Crash Isaac Akomanyi came to Maryland, leaving his wife and young son behind in Ghana, in search of the American dream. That dream was shattered in July when the Germantown man was involved in a fatal crash in Montgomery County, leaving 3-year-old Aden, wife Mavis, and other loved ones reeling in Africa. On the evening of Saturday, July 20, Akomanyi was driving a Nissan when he was involved in a crash with a Dodge Ram 1500 pick-up that ended with his car wrapped around a tree and the truck smashing through the back of his vehicle.  Now, the community is coming to the aid of the fa…