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Maryland Officer Shot In Face, Head, Arm With 20-Gauge Shotgun Identified: Police
A Maryland police officer who was shot in the face, head, and arm during a domestic violence barricade has been identified as K9 Officer Langley Dean, a 19-year veteran of the Hagerstown Police Department, authorities said.
Dean was critically injured Thursday, June 12, when Daniel Matthew Anderson, 40, allegedly fired a 20-gauge shotgun at close range during a standoff on Forrest Drive, according to new information released by HPD on Friday, June 13.
During a post-arrest search of the home, detectives and members of the Western Maryland Regional Crime Lab recovered the shotgun used in the …
US Issues Do Not Travel Warning 'For Any Reason' To This Country
The United States Department of State has issued a Level 4 travel advisory, the highest severity classification, strongly advising American citizens against all travel to Iraq.
The advisory cites significant safety concerns, including the threats of terrorism, kidnapping, armed conflict, and civil unrest, which pose serious risks to travelers in the region.
In the warning released on Wednesday, June 11, the State Department emphasized, “Do not travel to Iraq for any reason.”
The warning cites terrorism, kidnapping, armed conflict, civil unrest, and the US government’s limited ab…
Woman, 2 Men Paid People To Produce Videos Of Monkeys Being Tortured, DOJ Says
Three Americans have been accused of participating in online groups dedicated to creating and distributing videos of extreme violence and sexual abuse against monkeys.
An indictment, unsealed on Wednesday, June 11, names Katrina D. Favret, of Tennessee, and Robert M. Craig, of North Carolina, according to the US Department of Justice.
They are accused of conspiring with Ronald P. Bedra, of Etna, Ohio — who was previously charged — to produce so-called animal crush videos. Favret is also charged with directly creating and distributing such content.
According to court documents, the group wo…
‘THE Team Mom’ From Maryland Dies; Richmond Basketball Star Honors Late Mother
For nearly two decades, Melissa Richmond lived with chronic illness—but to everyone who knew her, she was nothing short of unstoppable.
Richmond was a mother, a cheerleader, a fighter, and above all, the heartbeat of every room she entered—especially the Robins Center, where she proudly cheered on her son, DeLonnie Hunt, during his years as a standout guard for the University of Richmond Spiders men’s basketball team.
Melissa passed away unexpectedly this week, leaving behind a deep well of grief among her family, friends, and the Richmond basketball community.
“My mother has been si…
Pride, With Purpose: 2025’s Retailers Promoting Pride Month This June
As June begins, so does Pride Month. It's a time to celebrate identity, visibility, and progress. While some brands have taken a quieter approach this year, others continue to show up with meaningful campaigns, financial contributions, and a commitment to inclusion that goes beyond surface-level gestures.
For many, Pride Month is also a time to support the organizations driving lasting change. Groups such as PFLAG, the nation's first and largest organization dedicated to supporting LGBTQ+ individuals and their families, and the Trevor Project, a leading force in suicide prevention and crisis…
Maryland Man Beat Wife, Shot Officer With Shotgun, Then Barricaded With Gun: Police (Updated)
A Maryland father is accused of assaulting his wife with children in the house, then shooting a responding officer with a shotgun during an hours-long standoff that ended in his arrest, authorities said.
Daniel Matthew Anderson, 40, was taken into custody around 4:35 p.m. Thursday, June 12, after barricading himself for more than eight hours inside a home on Forrest Drive, according to the Hagerstown Police Department.
Officers first responded to the home around 5 a.m. for a domestic violence assault call.
Anderson’s wife, who showed “clear signs of being assaulted,” let officers ins…
Howard University Grad, MTV Icon Ananda Lewis Dies After Stage 4 Breast Cancer Battle At 52
Ananda Lewis, a fixture on MTV in the 90s, has died after a battle with breast cancer, family members announced Wednesday, June 11 on Facebook. She was 52.
A Howard University graduate, Lewis got her big break when she auditioned for an on-screen job hosting "Teen Summit" on BET in DC, where she discussed serious issues impacting young adults.
Among the highlights of her early career was a 1996 interview with then-First Lady Hillary Clinton about her book.
Lewis went on to be a video jockey with MTV, where she hosted and "VJed" multiple shows, including "Total Request Live," which wa…
Toddler Suffered Blunt Force Injuries, Broken Ribs Before DC Mom's Murder Conviction: DOJ
A mother from DC has been convicted of murdering her 16-month-old daughter Rhythm Fields, who was found lifeless and cold inside a Southeast apartment in 2017, federal prosecutors announced.
Faneisha Scott, 39, was found guilty Wednesday, June 11, of murder and other offenses following an incident that claimed the life of Fields, according to the US Attorney's Office.
Specifically, Scott was found guilty on Wednesday of first-degree murder, first-degree cruelty to children (willful maltreatment), and second-degree cruelty to children.
The verdict came eight years after Scott’s daughter was…
'He Was The Life Of The Party': DC Man 'Kuisy' Dies Days After Maryland Hit-Run
He was the kind of person who would give you his last dollar, his last hoodie, and dance until the lights turned off—now his family is hoping to give him the farewell he deserves.
Marquise Maddox, 25, of Washington, DC, died on June 1, days after he was struck in a hit-and-run crash in Prince George’s County, police confirmed.
The crash happened on Tuesday, May 28, around 9:50 p.m. near the intersection of eastbound Oxon Hill Road and Livingston Road. Officers arrived to find Maddox lying in the roadway with traumatic injuries, the Prince George’s County Police Department said.
He was take…
High On PCP, Booze, Weed: Maryland Man Who Stabbed Driver In Car Learns Prison Fate
Fueled by PCP, marijuana, and alcohol, a Maryland man who stabbed another man during a bizarre ride dispute is now heading to prison.
James Mark Kimble, 39, of Mechanicsville, was convicted by a jury in April and sentenced this week to 15 years in prison for first-degree assault and weapons offenses, the Charles County State's Attorney's Office announced on Thursday.
The stabbing happened on Dec. 27, 2023.
That night, officers were called to University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center in La Plata after the victim showed up with serious injuries.
He told investigator…
