Baltimore Teen Arrested Months After Fatal Shooting Of 46-Year-Old Man: Police Baltimore Teen Arrested Months After Fatal Shooting Of 46-Year-Old Man: Police
Baltimore Teen Arrested Months After Fatal Shooting Of 46-Year-Old Man: Police A 16-year-old boy has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in connection with the fatal shooting of a Baltimore man earlier this year, authorities announced. Investigators say the suspect shot 46-year-old Ronald Carroll on Aug. 18 in the 1900 block of East North Avenue. Carroll succumbed to his injuries days later on Aug. 22 while hospitalized. After a months-long investigation, Eastern District Action Team officers apprehended the teen suspect on Nov. 18 around 11:50 a.m. in the 1800 block of North Collington Avenue. He was transported to the Central Booking Intake Facility, …
Maryland Man Charged In Fatal Shooting Of 15-Year-Old Stepson Over Chores: Sheriff Maryland Man Charged In Fatal Shooting Of 15-Year-Old Stepson Over Chores: Sheriff
Maryland Man Charged In Fatal Shooting Of 15-Year-Old Stepson Over Chores: Sheriff A Maryland man is accused of fatally shooting his 15-year-old stepson after an argument over household chores escalated to violence in Charles County, officials say. Darshan Eric Williams, 48, was arrested early Monday after officers responded to a shooting at the family’s home in the 6400 block of Huntt Road in La Plata shortly after midnight. Officers found Williams standing outside the residence and took him into custody without incident, according to the sheriff's office. Inside the home, they discovered his teenage stepson, Michael Edward Clemons, unconscious and not breathing. Despit…
Suspect Arrested Days After 11-Year-Old Boy Killed In Maryland Hit-And-Run Crash, Police Say Suspect Arrested Days After 11-Year-Old Boy Killed In Maryland Hit-And-Run Crash, Police Say
Suspect Arrested Days After 11-Year-Old Boy Killed In Maryland Hit-And-Run Crash, Police Say Days after a hit-and-run claimed the life of 11-year-old Mesiah Lafayette, police have arrested the man accused of leaving the scene of the deadly crash in Elkton. Nestor La Guillen Parra, 31, was apprehended on Tuesday, Nov. 19, in Wilmington, Delaware, by the US Marshals Fugitive Task Force as he was waiting to hitch a ride to Georgia, then Mexico when he was arrested, officials said. The fatal incident occurred on Saturday evening, Nov. 16, at the intersection of Elkton Road and Belle Hill Road, where Parra is accused of striking Lafayette and fleeing the scene. “This arrest would no…
Knife-Wielding Man Arrested After Disturbance At Sheriff’s Residence In Maryland: Authorities Knife-Wielding Man Arrested After Disturbance At Sheriff’s Residence In Maryland: Authorities
Knife-Wielding Man Arrested After Disturbance At Sheriff’s Residence In Maryland: Authorities A Chesapeake Beach man is facing multiple charges after allegedly trespassing and threatening Calvert County Sheriff Ricky Cox and his family at their home earlier this month, according to officials. On Nov. 7, 2024, at approximately 5:30 p.m., deputies responded to the Sheriff’s home following reports of a trespassing incident involving 42-year-old Calvin Wayne Blackwell, Jr. who is familiar to law enforcement, causing a disturbance. Deputies say Blackwell was banging on the front door, yelling, and alarming Cox and his family.  When officers arrived, Blackwell was seated in a vehicl…
Deputy Fire Chief In Maryland Accused Of Setting Blaze He Helped Extinguish Deputy Fire Chief In Maryland Accused Of Setting Blaze He Helped Extinguish
Deputy Fire Chief In Maryland Accused Of Setting Blaze He Helped Extinguish A Cecil County fire official has been arrested for allegedly setting a brushfire on the property of a local addiction treatment center, leaving a community stunned. Robert "Bobby" Bennett, 39, the deputy fire chief of Hacks Point Volunteer Fire Company, was taken into custody Tuesday morning after investigators identified him as the person allegedly responsible for a blaze earlier this month, according to the Maryland Fire Marshal. The incident occurred on Tuesday, Nov. 4 when a brushfire burned two acres of land on Grove Neck Road at the Recovery Centers of America’s property, officials sa…
Baltimore Man Behind Bars After I-95 Shooting That Shut Down Traffic: State Police Baltimore Man Behind Bars After I-95 Shooting That Shut Down Traffic: State Police
Baltimore Man Behind Bars After I-95 Shooting That Shut Down Traffic: State Police A Baltimore man is in custody after a Monday morning shooting shut down a stretch of I-95 in Howard County, Maryland State Police confirmed. Kevin Gross, 46, has been charged in connection with the shooting of 28-year-old Ronald Victor Garcia-Rodriguez, who suffered multiple gunshot wounds and remains hospitalized with serious injuries. The incident unfolded just before 4:30 a.m. on Nov. 18, when Garcia-Rodriguez called 911 from the shoulder of northbound I-95 near Route 216, reporting he had been shot.  First responders found him beside his white 2014 Mazda2 and transported him to R …
State Police ID 28-Year-Old Man Critically Injured In Maryland Shooting That Shut Down I-95 State Police ID 28-Year-Old Man Critically Injured In Maryland Shooting That Shut Down I-95
State Police ID 28-Year-Old Man Critically Injured In Maryland Shooting That Shut Down I-95 A stretch of I-95 in Maryland was shut down early Monday morning following a shooting that left a Laurel man hospitalized with multiple gunshot wounds, Maryland State Police confirmed. The victim, identified as 28-year-old Ronald Victor Garcia-Rodriguez, was found lying on the shoulder of northbound lanes of I-95 near Route 216 after calling 911 at around 4:30 a.m. on Nov. 18 to report that he had been shot. Garcia-Rodriguez, the only occupant of a white 2014 Mazda2, was rushed to the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore, where he is currently being treated for his injuries. Mar…
Double Trouble: Maryland Victim Targeted Twice in Four Days, Florida Man Nabbed, Police Say Double Trouble: Maryland Victim Targeted Twice in Four Days, Florida Man Nabbed, Police Say
Double Trouble: Maryland Victim Targeted Twice in Four Days, Florida Man Nabbed, Police Say A Florida man is the latest to be apprehended in connection to a pair of Maryland shootings that saw Washington County native Kenneth Tyrone Jackson targeted twice. The 26-year-old Hagerstown resident made two stops to the Meritus Medical Center in four days after suffering gunshot wounds in separate shootings, according to police. Officers from the Hagerstown Police Department were called at around 2:40 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 15 to the 200 block of West Franklin Street, where there was a reported shooting. Upon arrival, they found Jackson suffering from a gunshot wound to the shoulder, and …
PA Mom Charged For Giving Kids Guns, Teen Son Charged In Cousin's MD Murder PA Mom Charged For Giving Kids Guns, Teen Son Charged In Cousin's MD Murder
PA Mom Charged For Giving Kids Guns, Teen Son Charged In Cousin's MD Murder A Lancaster County mother is accused of giving her teenage sons access to guns used in a September shootout, police announced on Friday, Nov. 15. One of those sons has also been charged in his cousin's murder.  Brandi Whisman, 42, of New Providence, was arraigned Tuesday, Nov. 14, on charges of endangering the welfare of children and corruption of minors. Investigators said she gave her sons permission to take the guns whenever they wanted, providing a key and telling them where the firearms were located. Her sons, Joshua Whisman, 16, and Alexander Whisman, 18, are accused of firing …
Double Trouble: Maryland Man Hospitalized Twice In A Week After Separate Targeted Shootings Double Trouble: Maryland Man Hospitalized Twice In A Week After Separate Targeted Shootings
Double Trouble: Maryland Man Hospitalized Twice In A Week After Separate Targeted Shootings Kenneth Tyrone Jackson had a rough week in Washington County. The 26-year-old Hagerstown resident made two stops to the Meritus Medical Center in four days after suffering gunshot wounds in separate shootings, according to police. Officers from the Hagerstown Police Department were called at around 2:40 a.m. on Friday morning to the 200 block of West Franklin Street, where there was a reported shooting. Upon arrival, they found Jackson suffering from a gunshot wound to the shoulder, and he was taken to the hospital for treatment and evaluation of a non-life-threatening injury.  …
Three More Frat Boys In MD Targeting Man For Sexual Preferences Charged For Hate Crime: Police Three More Frat Boys In MD Targeting Man For Sexual Preferences Charged For Hate Crime: Police
Three More Frat Boys In MD Targeting Man For Sexual Preferences Charged For Hate Crime: Police There have now been 15 arrested reported in connection to an off-campus assault and hate crime reported near Salisbury University that resulted in a frat suffering sanctions. Three more teens have been identified and will face charges for their role in an assault after an incident last month when members and associates of a frat used a social media account to lure their victim to an area residence and targeted him "due to his sexual preference."  The latest to be charged:  Sean Antone, 19, of West Friendship; Benjamin Brandenburg, 18, of Glyndon; Logan Clark, 19, of Sever…
Stabbing In Pennsylvania Leads To Attempted Homicide Charges For MD Woman: PA State Police Stabbing In Pennsylvania Leads To Attempted Homicide Charges For MD Woman: PA State Police
Stabbing In Pennsylvania Leads To Attempted Homicide Charges For MD Woman: PA State Police A Maryland woman is facing attempted homicide charges after stabbing a Chester County resident on Wednesday, Nov. 13, according to Pennsylvania State Police. Sadie Sapp, 18, of Rising Sun, Maryland, stabbed an East Nottingham Township resident in the 2800 block of Forge Road, state police said in a news release. She then fled in a vehicle. The victim was taken to a local hospital in stable condition, according to state police. No other details regarding the victim have been released. An investigation by troopers from the Avondale Station Criminal Investigation Unit led to approval of attem…
Man Packing Explosive Devices Broke Into Estranged GF's Home: Maryland Fire Marshal Man Packing Explosive Devices Broke Into Estranged GF's Home: Maryland Fire Marshal
Man Packing Explosive Devices Broke Into Estranged GF's Home: Maryland Fire Marshal A man who was found with a suspected improvised explosive device (IED) after breaking into his ex-girlfriends home is behind bars and facing serious charges, according to the Office of the Maryland Fire Marshal. Andrew Ervin Romack, 62, was arrested following a joint investigation by the fire marshal and Maryland State Police following a reported burglary earlier this week at an Allegany County home. Investigators say that shortly after 1 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 11, troopers were called to the 20300 block of Lower Georges Creek Road, where it is alleged Romack forced his way into his estranged…
Predator Preying On Maryland Teens While Out On Bail Learns Prison Fate: Feds Predator Preying On Maryland Teens While Out On Bail Learns Prison Fate: Feds
Predator Preying On Maryland Teens While Out On Bail Learns Prison Fate: Feds The Maryland man who used multiple phones and online apps to target teens - even while he was out on bail and charges were pending - will spend years in prison for coercing and enticing minors, federal authorities announced. Michael Vance Culpepper, 56, of Walkersville, was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison after being busted by an undercover officer posing as a 13-year-old girl online, and then doubling down after being released by a judge. He had faced life in prison. According to his guilty plea, in April and May 2023, Culpepper used cellphones and online applications to "persuade…
Maryland Man Posing As Credible Contractor Caught Scamming Seniors, Sheriff Says Maryland Man Posing As Credible Contractor Caught Scamming Seniors, Sheriff Says
Maryland Man Posing As Credible Contractor Caught Scamming Seniors, Sheriff Says Detectives in Harford County are warning the public after an unlicensed contractor was arrested for allegedly scamming senior residents in a targeted home improvement scheme. David Anthony Desell, 33, of Bel Air, faces a string of criminal charges after being accused of preying on elderly residents by posing as a credible contractor, according to the Harford County Sheriff's Office (HCSO).  Investigators say Desell is not a licensed Maryland Home Improvement Contractor (MHIC) and lacks insurance, yet presented himself as a legitimate service provider to unsuspecting victims. Desell’s …
Convict Caught With Cache Of Illegal Weapons Arrested In Maryland, Sheriff Says Convict Caught With Cache Of Illegal Weapons Arrested In Maryland, Sheriff Says
Convict Caught With Cache Of Illegal Weapons Arrested In Maryland, Sheriff Says The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office arrested a fugitive who was wanted after being caught with a small armory of illegal weapons. Jerod Adam Taylor was arrested at his home at approximately 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 12 following the investigation into a domestic assault reported in the 20000 block of Goddard Road in Lexington Park, where deputies made a startling discovery. Investigators say that deputies learned that Taylor was reported to possess multiple firearms, which were found in plain view within the home after he fled the area. They made note that Taylor is legally prohibite…
Drug Bust In MD Leads To Seizure Of Stash Capable Of Causing 'Hundreds Of Lethal Doses:' Police Drug Bust In MD Leads To Seizure Of Stash Capable Of Causing 'Hundreds Of Lethal Doses:' Police
Drug Bust In MD Leads To Seizure Of Stash Capable Of Causing 'Hundreds Of Lethal Doses:' Police A multi-agency investigation in Northern Maryland led to the recovery of tens of thousands of dollars worth of dangerous drugs that could have killed hundreds and landed three behind bars, authorities announced on Tuesday. The Frederick High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) group executed search and seizure warrants in the 1000 block of Monroe Avenue in Frederick and on a vehicle in Hagerstown on Monday night, leading to a massive bust and multiple arrests. Those charged:  Jayden Isaiah Stephon, 20, of Hagerstown; Christion Sayyid Gill, 26, of Hagerstown; Jamil Nicholas Gardne…
Teen With History Of Violence Arrested After Carjacking Elderly Woman In Baltimore: Police Teen With History Of Violence Arrested After Carjacking Elderly Woman In Baltimore: Police
Teen With History Of Violence Arrested After Carjacking Elderly Woman In Baltimore: Police A 16-year-old who has already racked up a lengthy rap sheet across Baltimore is facing fresh charges after carjacking an elderly woman, according to police. In a harrowing incident on Monday afternoon, an 83-year-old woman was violently carjacked while retrieving her belongings from her vehicle in the 6700 block of Park Heights Avenue in Baltimore.  Officers arrived at approximately 2:50 p.m. on Nov. 11, where they found the woman suffering from multiple injuries to her forearms and knees that had to be treated by paramedics. Investigators learned that two suspects, described as Black…
Police In Maryland ID 'Kind, Gentle, Caring Young Man' Shot on Baltimore-Washington Parkway Police In Maryland ID 'Kind, Gentle, Caring Young Man' Shot on Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Police In Maryland ID 'Kind, Gentle, Caring Young Man' Shot on Baltimore-Washington Parkway New details have been released by the Baltimore Police Department as they continue to investigate the shooting of a 22-year-old man on I-295 last week. Shortly after 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7, officers were called to the southbound lanes of the interstate near Annapolis Road, where they found Isaiah Shackleford inside his vehicle suffering from a "severe gunshot wound."  Investigators say that Shackleford was driving a gray 2017 Mazda 3 south on South Monroe Street onto the ramp of I-295 and onto the interstate, where they found Shackleford suffering from the gunshot woun…
Police ID Pedestrian Killed By Hit-Run Driver Near I-695 On-Ramp In Maryland Police ID Pedestrian Killed By Hit-Run Driver Near I-695 On-Ramp In Maryland
Police ID Pedestrian Killed By Hit-Run Driver Near I-695 On-Ramp In Maryland A 35-year-old man was killed by a hit-and-run driver near an on-ramp of I-695 in Anne Arundel County, according to police. Edward Broseker, Jr., who has no fixed address, has been identified by investigators as the person killed overnight by a driver who fled the scene in Glen Burnie. According to a spokesperson from the Anne Arundel County Police Department, shortly after 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 10, officers were called to the area of Ritchie Highway at the on-ramp of the interstate, where there were reports of a man down in the roadway after being struck by a driver. Upon arrival, firs…
Downed Power Line To Blame For Massive Two-Alarm Brush Fire In Northern Maryland Woods (VIDEO) Downed Power Line To Blame For Massive Two-Alarm Brush Fire In Northern Maryland Woods (VIDEO)
Downed Power Line To Blame For Massive Two-Alarm Brush Fire In Northern Maryland Woods (Video) The ongoing dry conditions throughout the region led to a large brush fire in Harford County that resulted in one firefighter suffering an injury, according to officials. First responders from multiple agencies in Northern Maryland and Pennsylvania were called at around 7:45 a.m. on Saturday morning to a brush and woods fire in the area of Baldhill Lane and Silver Lane in Darlington after being alerted to flames by a utility worker in the area. According to officials, the initial call came from a Delmarva Power technician, who found the flames spreading across the hillside near the Susqueha…
Crews Called Back To Battle Three-Alarm Blaze At Same Maryland Home: Fire Marshal Crews Called Back To Battle Three-Alarm Blaze At Same Maryland Home: Fire Marshal
Crews Called Back To Battle Three-Alarm Blaze At Same Maryland Home: Fire Marshal First responders were called to the same multi-family home in Cecil County twice overnight when a fire broke out, then rekindled, leaving some out in the cold, according to officials. Eight families were displaced by a two-alarm turned three-alarm fire in Elkton following a blaze that broke out on the deck of the dwelling late on Friday afternoon. UPDATE: 2ND ALARM TRANSMITTED. FIRE IN THE WALLS AND SPREADING #ELKTON | *APT FIRE* | 241 E MAIN ST | 3.5 STY APT BLDG. FIRE IN THE BASEMENT. | #cecilcounty #cecilfire Posted by Cecil County Fire Blog on Friday, November 8, 2024 The long…
Maryland Man Arrest Made For Wild Philly Car Meetup: Police Maryland Man Arrest Made For Wild Philly Car Meetup: Police
Maryland Man Arrest Made For Wild Philly Car Meetup: Police Yet another arrest has been made relating to the wild Philadelphia car meetups that took place in September, according to police. Juawarn Williams, 21, of Rosedale, Maryland, was arrested on Thursday, Nov. 7 at his residence, the Philadelphia Police Department said. Williams was charged with: Causing or Risking Catastrophe. RIOT. REAP. Criminal Conspiracy. PIC. Fleeing Police Officer. Criminal Mischief. Disorderly Conduct-Hazard. Philadelphia police officers responded to multiple locations throughout the city for illegal car meetups with crowds ranging in size from 50 to more than 200 veh…
Convict Caught With Cache Of Illegal Weapons At Large In Maryland, Sheriff Says Convict Caught With Cache Of Illegal Weapons At Large In Maryland, Sheriff Says
Convict Caught With Cache Of Illegal Weapons At Large In Maryland, Sheriff Says The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's assistance as they look to locate a wanted man who was busted with a veritable armory of illegal weapons.  Jerod Adam Taylor is at large following the investigation into a domestic assault reported in the 20000 block of Goddard Road in Lexington Park, where deputies made a startling discovery. Investigators say that deputies learned that Taylor was reported to possess multiple firearms, which were found in plain view within the home after he fled the area. They made note that Taylor is legally prohibited from owning f…
Baltimore County Man Arrested In Connection To Car Rally In Philadelphia: State Police Baltimore County Man Arrested In Connection To Car Rally In Philadelphia: State Police
Baltimore County Man Arrested In Connection To Car Rally In Philadelphia: State Police A Baltimore County man was taken into custody on Thursday by the Maryland Car Rally Task Force and local law enforcement in connection with a September car rally in Philadelphia that escalated into violence.  Juawarn Williams, 21, of Rosedale, faces charges including recklessly endangering others, disorderly conduct, and riot, according to Maryland State Police.  "His arrest is part of a broader effort by Maryland authorities to tackle the surge in illegal car rallies and street takeovers," investigators said. The Sept. 24 rally, which drew a large number of vehicles, led to reck…
Hammer-Wielding Man Shot By Motorcyclist During Maryland Road Rage Incident: Police Hammer-Wielding Man Shot By Motorcyclist During Maryland Road Rage Incident: Police
Hammer-Wielding Man Shot By Motorcyclist During Maryland Road Rage Incident: Police An erratic driver who targeted a 22-year-old motorcyclist is dead after being shot on the side of the road during a bout of road rage in Anne Arundel County, police say. Glen Burnie resident Scott David Guhse, 51, has been identified by investigators as the driver who was killed overnight after allegedly driving recklessly and nearly running the motorcyclist off the road.  According to the Anne Arundel County Police Department, officers were called at around 8:20 p.m. on Nov. 7 to the area of East Furnace Branch Road and Margate Drive in Glen Burnie to investigate a reported shooting w…
State Police ID Driver Wanted After Two Killed In Early Morning Maryland Incident (UPDATED) State Police ID Driver Wanted After Two Killed In Early Morning Maryland Incident (UPDATED)
State Police ID Driver Wanted After Two Killed In Early Morning Maryland Incident (Updated) Nearly a week after a fatal shooting that claimed the life of two and left two others with serious injuries in Cecil County, Maryland State Police have released new details as their search for a suspect continues. Delaware natives Tamir Rasheek Davis and Darius Anthony Blalock, both 26, have been identified by police as the two who were killed in a shooting over the weekend. Two others were hospitalized following the shooting shortly after 6 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2.  On Thursday, Nov. 7, state police issued a new update as they attempt to locate the driver, 24-year-old Jose Luis…
Frat Boys In Maryland Targeting Man For Sexual Preferences Arrested For Hate Crime: Police Frat Boys In Maryland Targeting Man For Sexual Preferences Arrested For Hate Crime: Police
Frat Boys In Maryland Targeting Man For Sexual Preferences Arrested For Hate Crime: Police Several suspects linked to a frat in Maryland are facing charges for an off-campus assault and hate crime near Salisbury University, authorities announced. Some parents are less than proud after seven men were arrested and charged for an incident last month when they used a social media account to lure their victim to an area residence and targeted him "due to his sexual preference."  According to the Salisbury Police Department, on Thursday, Oct. 31, the agency was contacted by University Police regarding an assault in an off-campus apartment complex in the 1400 block of University Te…
Driver Fled After Smashing Van Into Home, Sparking Gas-Fed Blaze: Maryland Fire Marshal Driver Fled After Smashing Van Into Home, Sparking Gas-Fed Blaze: Maryland Fire Marshal
Driver Fled After Smashing Van Into Home, Sparking Gas-Fed Blaze: Maryland Fire Marshal A rogue driver tried to escape after crashing a van into a Harford County home, but was ultimately apprehended after causing a gas-fed house fire on Wednesday night. First responders from the Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company and other surrounding agencies were called at around 8:15 p.m. on Nov. 6 to a home on Woodhome Drive when a neighbor called 911 to report a vehicle that struck the home. 11/6/2024 - 2015hrs Dwelling Fire from a 1050 (ensuing natural gas-fed fire) At 2015hrs, Bel Air VFC, along with... Posted by The Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company on Thursday, November 7, 2024 Ac…
Volunteer Soccer Coach In Baltimore County Accused Of Recording Underage Victim: Police Volunteer Soccer Coach In Baltimore County Accused Of Recording Underage Victim: Police
Volunteer Soccer Coach In Baltimore County Accused Of Recording Underage Victim: Police A Peeping Tom who installed recording devices in his home and filmed his underage victim without her consent has been arrested, according to the Baltimore County Police Department. Nicholas Fioravanti, 42, was arrested this week following an investigation into recording devices that were found placed inside two areas of his home, including a bedroom and bathroom. At the time the devices were uncovered, the victim was underage, investigators noted. Police say that Fioravanti - a volunteer soccer coach in the Perry Hall and White Marsh area - has been charged with privilege prurien…
Four From Baltimore Busted After Stealing From Ace Hardware, Backing Vehicle Into Officer: PD Four From Baltimore Busted After Stealing From Ace Hardware, Backing Vehicle Into Officer: PD
Four From Baltimore Busted After Stealing From Ace Hardware, Backing Vehicle Into Officer: PD An officer was injured on Tuesday before a larceny suspect who targeted a hardware store in Virginia was arrested with four others from Maryland, police say. Officers from the Fairfax County Police Department were called to Ace Hardware in the 10300 block of Main Street on Nov. 5, where there was a reported larceny involving a group of people. Upon arrival, they located the suspects in a vehicle not far from the store, prompting a traffic stop; however, when the officer approached the vehicle, police say that the driver intentionally backed into a motor officer assisting with the stop, leav…