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Investigators Seek Suspects In Stabbing Outside Maryland Restaurant Investigators Seek Suspects In Stabbing Outside Maryland Restaurant
Investigators Seek Suspects In Stabbing Outside Maryland Restaurant Police investigators in Maryland are seeking the public's assistance in locating and identifying suspects involved in a stabbing at a popular Calvert County restaurant. On Wednesday, July 20, the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office issued an alert as they attempt to locate suspects involved in a fight involving a large group of people at Atomic Seafood in Lusby earlier this month. Members of the sheriff’s office patrol bureau responded to the restaurant on Saturday, July 2, when a fight broke out involving several suspects, one of whom was brandishing a knife. During the incident, investigato…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Tip Jar Thief Who Pepper-Sprayed, Stabbed Deli Worker Nabbed In Maryland: Police Tip Jar Thief Who Pepper-Sprayed, Stabbed Deli Worker Nabbed In Maryland: Police
Tip Jar Thief Who Pepper-Sprayed, Stabbed Deli Worker Nabbed In Maryland: Police A Silver Spring man with a coincidental name is in jail following a stabbing outside of a deli on University Blvd in Silver Spring. Byrant Whack, 32, had been panhandling inside Max's Kosher Café on the 2300 block of University Boulevard when he assaulted the employee shortly after 12:30 p.m.,, Thursday, July 14, 2022, according to Montgomery County police. The victim confronted Whack after he allegedly stole a tip jar from the counter of the deli and walked out. Whack then sprayed the employee with pepper spray and stabbed them before fleeing the location.  A lookout was placed…

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by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
Wheaton Strip Mall Stabbing: Victim Seriously Hurt, Suspect In Custody (Report) Wheaton Strip Mall Stabbing: Victim Seriously Hurt, Suspect In Custody (Report)
Wheaton Strip Mall Stabbing: Victim Seriously Hurt, Suspect In Custody (Report) Montgomery County police were investigating a stabbing at a strip mall in Wheaton, according to reports from 7 News. Officers found the suspect fleeing from the mall around 1 p.m. in the 2319 block of University Boulevard and were able to arrest him a short time later, reports the outlet. The victim was being transported to a hospital with serious injuries.  To read the full post from 7 News, click here. 

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by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
Campsite Slasher In Maryland Apprehended After Stabbing Woman: Sheriff Campsite Slasher In Maryland Apprehended After Stabbing Woman: Sheriff
Campsite Slasher In Maryland Apprehended After Stabbing Woman: Sheriff A stabbing suspect is in custody after an alleged assault of a 35-year-old woman at a Maryland campsite, officials announced. Leonardtown resident Robert Alan Mandley, Jr., 32, was arrested on Friday, July 8, following a stabbing incident on Point Lookout Road in the La Grande Estates earlier this week. Specifically, Mandley was charged with assault and malicious destruction of property less than $1,000. On Tuesday, July 5, investigators said that sheriff’s deputies responded to La Grande Estates in Leonardtown for a reported stabbing. It is alleged that Mandley began an argument with hi…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Maryland Walmart Stabbing Suspect In Custody: Police Maryland Walmart Stabbing Suspect In Custody: Police
Maryland Walmart Stabbing Suspect In Custody: Police A suspect is in custody after allegedly stabbing a teenager during an altercation inside a Maryland Walmart, authorities announced. Abingdon resident Josiah Kamara, 23, is facing charges following a reported Fourth of July stabbing that happened at the Walmart location on Constant Friendship Boulevard. Josiah KamaraHarford County Sheriff's Office Members of the Harford County Sheriff's Office responded to an apartment on Monument Circle in Abingdon on Monday, July 4, where there was a reported stabbing. Upon arrival, investigators said that deputies located a 17-year-old stab victim w…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Police In Maryland Investigate Reported Stabbing At Campsite Police In Maryland Investigate Reported Stabbing At Campsite
Police In Maryland Investigate Reported Stabbing At Campsite Police in Maryland are investigating a reported stabbing in St. Mary’s County. Members of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to Point Lookout Road in the La Grande Estates on Tuesday, July 5, where there was a reported stabbing in the area, officials said. One stabbing victim was reportedly transported to an area hospital for treatment, and a suspect has been identified. No additional information has been released by investigators. The investigation into the incident is ongoing. 
This is a developing story. Check Daily Voice for updates.  

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Inmate With Last Name 'Smothers' Kills Another Prisoner In Prince George's County Inmate With Last Name 'Smothers' Kills Another Prisoner In Prince George's County
Inmate With Last Name 'Smothers' Kills Another Prisoner In Prince George's County A Prince George's County inmate with a peculiarly coincidental last name has been charged for the killing of another inmate this week, authorities said. Brandon Smothers, 26, fatally stabbed Domonique Thurston, 27, at the Prince George's County Department of Corrections on Dille Drive around 12:45 p.m., Monday, June 20, according to Prince George's County Police. Smothers had apparently been incarcerated for the 2021 murder of a Washington DC man. Thurston was found in a cell suffering from stab wounds and pronounced dead on the scene. Investigation reveals that Smothers allegedly stab…

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by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
Victims Airlifted In Triple Ocean City Boardwalk Stabbing Victims Airlifted In Triple Ocean City Boardwalk Stabbing
Victims Airlifted In Triple Ocean City Boardwalk Stabbing Three people were stabbed late on Monday, June 20 during a fight near the boardwalk in Ocean City, officials in Maryland announced. Two people had to be airlifted and one other was transported to an area hospital after a fight broke out shortly before midnight on Monday night in the 10 block of Wicomico Street, according to the Ocean City Police Department. Crews from the Ocean City Fire Department responded to the scene to apply medical aid, with one victim flown to Shock Trauma, a second airlifted to Christiana Hospital, and a third was transported by paramedics to TidalHealth Peninsula R…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Maryland Man Busted For Allegedly Stabbing Cousin During Dispute: State Police Maryland Man Busted For Allegedly Stabbing Cousin During Dispute: State Police
Maryland Man Busted For Allegedly Stabbing Cousin During Dispute: State Police A family feud turned bloody in Maryland when a man allegedly stabbed his cousin during a dispute, state police said. Salisbury resident Charles Wagner, 51, was arrested on Friday, June 17 in connection to a stabbing in Worcester County involving his victim, identified as Brian Wagner, 53, who police said is believed to be his cousin. Maryland State Police troopers responded to TidalHealth Peninsula Regional hospital in Salisbury shortly after 9 p.m. on Thursday, June 16, where there was a report of a stabbing victim who had been dropped off there by a friend after an incident in Worcester C…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Hollerin' Crowds Gather At Maryland Mobile Home Park Stabbing That Injured Four Hollerin' Crowds Gather At Maryland Mobile Home Park Stabbing That Injured Four
Hollerin' Crowds Gather At Maryland Mobile Home Park Stabbing That Injured Four Police responding to a mobile home community stabbing in Cecil County Wednesday, June 15 were greeted by a crowd of people gathering 'round apparently to watch the commotion, authorities said. Zachary Guy, 27, Michael Fuller, 23, Glenn Miller Jr., 39, and James Vandergrift II, 25, were found suffering puncture and blunt force trauma wounds while surrounded by vocal witnesses in the area of Lakeside Drive and Victoria Court around 11:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 15, Maryland State Police say. Upon arrival to the scene, troopers found two of the men on the ground with their injuries. Witnesses ad…

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by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
60-Year-Old DC Man Stabbed Dead 60-Year-Old DC Man Stabbed Dead
60-Year-Old DC Man Stabbed Dead The victim killed in a morning stabbing has been identified as a Southeast D.C man, authorities say. Orlando Murphy, 60, was found with stab wounds on the 3600 block of Brothers Place around 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 7, Metropolitan Police say. Murphy was pronounced dead on the scene. A $25,000 reward is being offered to anyone that can provide information leading to an arrest in the case.  Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the police at 202-727-9099. Additionally, anonymous information may be submitted to the department’s TEXT TIP LINE by sending a text message…

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by Annie DeVoe
Obituaries
Alexandria Community Mourns Death Of Student Killed In Shopping Center Fight Alexandria Community Mourns Death Of Student Killed In Shopping Center Fight
Alexandria Community Mourns Death Of Student Killed In Shopping Center Fight The Alexandria community is mourning the death of an 18-year-old who was killed during a fight at a shopping center. Luis Mejia Hernandez was stabbed in a fight at the Bradlee Shopping Center, located in the area of the 3600 block of King Street, around 12:26 p.m. on Tuesday, May 24, Alexandria Police said. The incident involved 30 to 50 people who were fighting in the parking lot, 7News reports. Hernandez was taken to a local hospital with serious injuries were they later died, police said. Hernandez's death sent shockwaves through the community, including the administration at Alexandri…

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by David Cifarelli