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Maryland Man Facing Decades Behind Bars For Deadly Drug Deal Gone Wrong: State's Attorney Maryland Man Facing Decades Behind Bars For Deadly Drug Deal Gone Wrong: State's Attorney
Maryland Man Facing Decades Behind Bars For Deadly Drug Deal Gone Wrong: State's Attorney A 22-year-old Maryland man is facing decades in prison after being convicted of murdering Walter Woods during a drug deal gone bad in Montgomery County, the state's attorney's office announced. Javier Reyes, 22, of Silver Spring, was found guilty of felony murder and use of a handgun in a crime of violence in connection to the death of the 20-year-old Takoma Park resident last year. Prosecutors say that on March 7, 2023, Reyes and Woods met at a neighborhood park on Hampshire Green Lane in Silver Spring to conduct a drug deal.  Officers responding to a 911 call for the sound of gunsho…

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Prince George's Co. Man Who Sexually Assaulted NJ Girl, 6, Sentenced: Prosecutors Prince George's Co. Man Who Sexually Assaulted NJ Girl, 6, Sentenced: Prosecutors
Prince George's Co. Man Who Sexually Assaulted NJ Girl, 6, Sentenced: Prosecutors A Maryland man will spend more than three decades in prison for sexually assaulting a young girl in Burlington County, authorities said. Kevin Williams of Clinton, MD, was sentenced to 41 years in prison, Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia Bradshaw said in a news release on Friday, Dec. 20. Williams, 34, pleaded guilty in July to two counts of first-degree aggravated sexual assault and four counts of second-degree sexual assault. The assaults happened on multiple occasions over several years. Prosecutors said additional details about the case are being withheld to protect the girl’s …

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Masked Robber Who Made Off With Cash, Smokes During MD Royal Farms Stickup Learns Fate In Court Masked Robber Who Made Off With Cash, Smokes During MD Royal Farms Stickup Learns Fate In Court
Masked Robber Who Made Off With Cash, Smokes During MD Royal Farms Stickup Learns Fate In Court An Elkton man will spend nearly three decades behind bars after holding up a Royal Farms in Cecilton at gunpoint and fleeing with cash and thousands of dollars worth of smokes, authorities announced on Wednesday. Wayne Donald Yurcovic II, 42, has been sentenced on Tuesday, Dec. 17, to 27 years in prison following his conviction for armed robbery and related charges in October, according to the Cecil County State's Attorney's Office.  The charges stem from an incident in October 2022, when Maryland State Police responded to a late-night 911 call reporting an armed robbery at the Royal F…

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Maryland Man Caught In Undercover Sting Attempting To Solicit Minor Online: State Police Maryland Man Caught In Undercover Sting Attempting To Solicit Minor Online: State Police
Maryland Man Caught In Undercover Sting Attempting To Solicit Minor Online: State Police A Maryland man is facing serious charges after state police say he attempted to meet a 15-year-old boy for sex, only to be caught in an undercover sting operation. Santos Carranza, 47, of Fort Washington, was arrested Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 11, at a shopping center in Beltsville, authorities announced, following an investigation into alleged sexual solicitation.  Maryland State Police say Carranza believed he was meeting a teenage boy he had been chatting with through a smartphone app. Instead, the "teen" was an undercover officer. The investigation began when Carranza allegedly en…

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Eastern Shore Drug Ring Crumbled: Cocaine, Fentanyl, And Firearms Seized: Maryland State Police Eastern Shore Drug Ring Crumbled: Cocaine, Fentanyl, And Firearms Seized: Maryland State Police
Eastern Shore Drug Ring Crumbled: Cocaine, Fentanyl, And Firearms Seized: Maryland State Police Nearly 40 people accused of running a large-scale drug-trafficking ring on Maryland’s Eastern Shore were indicted following a massive five-month investigation by local, state, and federal law enforcement, authorities announced. The operation, led by Wicomico Narcotics—a collaboration between the Maryland State Police, Fruitland Police Department, Wicomico County State’s Attorney’s Office, and the Drug Enforcement Administration—dismantled a network accused of distributing cocaine, fentanyl, and other drugs across Wicomico, Dorchester, and Baltimore counties. Search warrants executed in Augu…

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Officers Accused Of Misconduct Following Deadly Police Pursuit In Anne Arundel County: AG Officers Accused Of Misconduct Following Deadly Police Pursuit In Anne Arundel County: AG
Officers Accused Of Misconduct Following Deadly Police Pursuit In Anne Arundel County: AG Two Anne Arundel County police officers have been indicted for allegedly concealing their involvement in a high-speed pursuit that ended in a fatal crash last year, Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced Monday. Officer Eddie Vasquez, 29, and Cpl. Kieran Schnell, 27, face charges of misconduct in office in connection with the Dec. 7, 2023, incident, according to a press release issued on Dec. 9 announcing that Vasquez has been charged with one count of misconduct, while Schnell faces two counts. The pursuit occurred around midnight on Fort Smallwood Road near Curtis Bay, where…

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20-Year-Old Charged With Murder In Fatal Maryland Double Shooting: State Police 20-Year-Old Charged With Murder In Fatal Maryland Double Shooting: State Police
20-Year-Old Charged With Murder In Fatal Maryland Double Shooting: State Police Maryland State Police have arrested and charged a 20-year-old man in connection with a fatal October shooting in Wicomico County that left one man dead and another injured. The suspect, identified as Jermaine Wilson of Princess Anne, faces charges including first- and second-degree murder, attempted first- and second-degree murder, and additional criminal offenses related to the shooting.  Wilson is currently being held at the Caroline County Detention Center, authorities said. The incident was reported on Oct. 28, shortly after 7:30 p.m. in the 800 block of West Road in Salisbury.&nb…

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Driver Killed After Jeep Crashes Into Parked Tractor-Trailer On I-495 In Maryland: State Police Driver Killed After Jeep Crashes Into Parked Tractor-Trailer On I-495 In Maryland: State Police
Driver Killed After Jeep Crashes Into Parked Tractor-Trailer On I-495 In Maryland: State Police A driver was killed in a crash on I-495 early Friday morning after their vehicle collided with a parked tractor-trailer, Maryland State Police said. Troopers from the Forestville Barrack responded to the crash at approximately 3:45 a.m. on Dec. 6, near the Anacostia Freeway. Preliminary investigation revealed that the driver of a Jeep Compass struck the rear trailer of a tractor-trailer parked on the left shoulder of the highway. Emergency responders pronounced the Jeep driver dead at the scene.  Their identity is being withheld until next of kin are notified. The tractor-trailer dri…

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Officers Identified In Crash Following Cross-State Pursuit From Virginia Into Maryland: AG Officers Identified In Crash Following Cross-State Pursuit From Virginia Into Maryland: AG
Officers Identified In Crash Following Cross-State Pursuit From Virginia Into Maryland: AG The Maryland Office of the Attorney General has identified the officers and deputy involved in a high-speed police pursuit that started in Virginia, crossed state lines and ended in a violent crash in Charles County, leaving multiple people injured. The officers include Police Officer First Class Jacob Shuar, a two-year veteran, and Cpl. Tommy Johnston, a 20-year veteran, both from the La Plata Police Department.  The Charles County Sheriff’s Office deputy has been identified as Cpl. Katie Bottorf, a nine-year veteran. All three are assigned to their respective Patrol Divisions, offici…

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Delaware Man Charged In Maryland Party Shooting That Left Two Dead, Two Injured: State PD Delaware Man Charged In Maryland Party Shooting That Left Two Dead, Two Injured: State PD
Delaware Man Charged In Maryland Party Shooting That Left Two Dead, Two Injured: State PD A 23-year-old Delaware man has been arrested and charged in connection with a fatal shooting at a party in Elkton that left two men dead and two others injured, authorities announced. Justice Schmeek Pratt, of Bear, Delaware, was arrested on Wednesday, Dec. 4, by the Maryland State Apprehension Team with assistance from the Delaware State Police and First State Fugitive Task Force, who charged him with second-degree murder, assault, reckless endangerment, and firearm offenses. The arrest followed a search warrant executed at a residence on Channing Drive in Bear, where police recovered two …

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Cross-State Police Pursuit Ends In Crash, Injuries In Maryland: Sheriff Cross-State Police Pursuit Ends In Crash, Injuries In Maryland: Sheriff
Cross-State Police Pursuit Ends In Crash, Injuries In Maryland: Sheriff An early morning police pursuit of armed robbery suspects in Virginia crossed state lines and ended in a crash in Maryland, leaving multiple people injured, authorities said. At approximately 3:46 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 3, the Charles County Sheriff’s Office was alerted to an armed robbery in King George County, with the suspects fleeing north into Maryland, crossing the Nice-Middleton Memorial Bridge with officers in pursuit, police said. Maryland Transportation Authority Police then joined the chase as the suspects sped along Crain Highway toward La Plata.  Officers from the Charles …

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Maryland Woman Charged With Arson After Setting Ex-Boyfriend’s Trailer Ablaze: Fire Marshal Maryland Woman Charged With Arson After Setting Ex-Boyfriend’s Trailer Ablaze: Fire Marshal
Maryland Woman Charged With Arson After Setting Ex-Boyfriend’s Trailer Ablaze: Fire Marshal A Cecil County woman is facing multiple arson-related charges after authorities say she intentionally torched her estranged boyfriend's travel trailer, completely destroying it. Krysti Nicole Dabravalskas, 39, was arrested after Maryland State Police and the Office of the State Fire Marshal tied her to the Friday night blaze on Eckman Lane, investigators said in a press release. Troopers initially responded to the property Saturday, Nov. 30, around 7 p.m. for a domestic-related assault involving Dabravalskas in Conowingo, officials said.  During their investigation, witnesses claimed …

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FBI, State Police Seek Answers In Murder Of 10-Year-Old Maryland Boy FBI, State Police Seek Answers In Murder Of 10-Year-Old Maryland Boy
FBI, State Police Seek Answers In Murder Of 10-Year-Old Maryland Boy Maryland State Police are offering up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the tragic shooting death of 10-year-old Tyron Colbert Jr. in Salisbury earlier this year. The young boy was killed on Aug. 5 while inside a home on the 200 block of Clay Street with his mother and two other children, police said.  Officers from the Salisbury Police Department responded to a 911 call at approximately 10:30 p.m. and found Colbert suffering from a gunshot wound.  He was pronounced dead at the scene. The Maryland State Police Homicide Unit,…

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Maryland State Police Hunt Hit-Run Driver After Child Killed Falling From Vehicle On I-97 Maryland State Police Hunt Hit-Run Driver After Child Killed Falling From Vehicle On I-97
Maryland State Police Hunt Hit-Run Driver After Child Killed Falling From Vehicle On I-97 Maryland State Police are investigating a tragic hit-and-run incident in Anne Arundel County that claimed the life of a 7-year-old boy on Sunday night. The boy, who was a rear passenger in a 2011 Mazda 3 driven by his grandmother, 66-year-old Hagerstown resident Lorraine O'Neill, was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency personnel following the crash, police say. Troopers from the Glen Burnie Barrack responded shortly before 7:30 p.m. to the scene on I-97, north of MD Route 32, where the crash was reported. Preliminary investigations revealed that the child opened the rear window of th…

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Maryland Man Behind Bars After I-95 Shooting That Shut Down Traffic: State Police Maryland Man Behind Bars After I-95 Shooting That Shut Down Traffic: State Police
Maryland 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 …

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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…

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Multi-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down Stretch Of I-270 In Maryland (DEVELOPING) Multi-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down Stretch Of I-270 In Maryland (DEVELOPING)
Multi-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down Stretch Of I-270 In Maryland (Developing) Maryland State Police troopers are investigating a multi-vehicle crash that shut down all northbound lanes of I-270 on Monday morning in Frederick County. First responders were called early on Monday to a stretch of the interstate that left at least five people with undisclosed injuries. Each was taken to an area hospital. ALERT - CRASH FREDERICK COUNTY: I-270 NORTH AT EX 32 I-70; ALL LANES CLOSED NORTH AND 2 LEFT LANES CLOSED SOUTH. #MDTRAFFIC SOC — MD State Highway Adm (@MDSHA) November 18, 2024 The crash also led to temporary closures in the southbound lanes.  Details about t…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Catonsville Man Accused Of Repeatedly Pointing Gun At Driver On I-695 In Anne Arundel: State PD Catonsville Man Accused Of Repeatedly Pointing Gun At Driver On I-695 In Anne Arundel: State PD
Catonsville Man Accused Of Repeatedly Pointing Gun At Driver On I-695 In Anne Arundel: State PD A road-raging man who repeatedly pointed a gun at another driver during a dispute on I-695 in Anne Arundel County has been apprehended and is facing multiple charges, according to Maryland State Police. Catonsville resident John Lang, 32, smirked at the camera after being arrested over the weekend following a probe into multiple assaults and threats that were made on the interstate. Police say that on Sunday, Nov. 3, Lang pointed the loaded weapon at another motorist multiple times on I-695 in the area of Route 2 in Glen Burnie. At one point, it is alleged that Lang got out of his vehicle …

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Hunter Rescued From Remote Area In Mountain By Maryland State Police Helicopter (VIDEO) Hunter Rescued From Remote Area In Mountain By Maryland State Police Helicopter (VIDEO)
Hunter Rescued From Remote Area In Mountain By Maryland State Police Helicopter (Video) A hunter who fell out of a tree stand in West Virginia required an assist from a Maryland State Police helicopter after suffering serious injuries. At approximately 7 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 7, the state police Aviation Command was called to a remote area in a Grant County mountain, where there was a reported injured hunter who was in a tricky location. "Due to the remote location, extended extrication time, and the nature of the hunter’s injuries," the Maryland State Police helicopter was called in to perform a hoist rescue. MSPAC rescued an injured hunter who fell from a tree stand on T…

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State Police Identify Two Killed In Early Morning Maryland Incident (UPDATED) State Police Identify Two Killed In Early Morning Maryland Incident (UPDATED)
State Police Identify Two Killed In Early Morning Maryland Incident (Updated) New details have been released by Maryland State Police investigators as they continue to probe a fatal shooting that claimed the life of two and left two others with serious injuries in Cecil County. 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.  Troopers were called to the unit block of Chestnut Drive in Elkton, where there was a report of a man lying in the roadway who was …

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Hurt Hiker Hoisted To Helicopter, Airlifted To Hospital In Maryland: State Police (VIDEO) Hurt Hiker Hoisted To Helicopter, Airlifted To Hospital In Maryland: State Police (VIDEO)
Hurt Hiker Hoisted To Helicopter, Airlifted To Hospital In Maryland: State Police (Video) A Maryland State Police helicopter was required to rescue a hiker who was injured after slipping and falling from the top of a cliff onto the top of a train tunnel in Carroll County. Shortly after 3 p.m. on Friday afternoon, first responders were called to the area of Gaither Road and Railroad Avenue in Sykesville, where there was an injured hiker who fell approximately 20 feet down an embankment while walking in a wooded area. Due to the location of the hiker, and the purportedly prolonged time it would take to extricate them, the state police helicopter was called into perform a medevac. …

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Two Killed, Two Hospitalized In Early Morning Maryland Shooting: State Police Two Killed, Two Hospitalized In Early Morning Maryland Shooting: State Police
Two Killed, Two Hospitalized In Early Morning Maryland Shooting: State Police Two people were killed and two others were hospitalized following a shooting early on Saturday morning in Cecil County, according to Maryland State Police. Delaware native Tamir Rasheek Davis, 26, has been identified by investigators as one of two who were fatally shot early on Saturday morning. He was pronounced dead at Christianna Hospital. The second person killed has not been positively identified. The cause and manner of death for both victims is pending the results of an autopsy. Two others were taken to area hospitals for treatment of undisclosed injuries. Their IDs are being withh…

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Shooting Suspects Apprehended After Multi-County Pursuit In Southern Maryland: Sheriff Shooting Suspects Apprehended After Multi-County Pursuit In Southern Maryland: Sheriff
Shooting Suspects Apprehended After Multi-County Pursuit In Southern Maryland: Sheriff Four people were taken into custody following a multi-county pursuit in Southern Maryland following a shooting in St. Mary's County.  Shortly before midnight, deputies from the sheriff's office were called to investigate a reported shooting in the 45000 block of Breezy Lane in Hollywood, where they found a person suffering from a gunshot wound in the area. Deputies were able to render aid at the scene until the shooting victim was airlifted by Maryland State Police to an area hospital for treatment of what are believed to a be non-life-threatening injury. No other injuries were report…

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Man Who Shot At Driver During Bout Of Road Rage In Anne Arundel Arrested At Home: State Police Man Who Shot At Driver During Bout Of Road Rage In Anne Arundel Arrested At Home: State Police
Man Who Shot At Driver During Bout Of Road Rage In Anne Arundel Arrested At Home: State Police The gun-toting Baltimore man who fired shots at another driver during a bout of road rage in Anne Arundel County is behind bars, Maryland State Police say. Andre Williams, 33, was arrested at home on Monday following an investigation into a reported shooting on Maryland 295 over the weekend. According to police, at around 10:30 p.m. on Oct. 27, troopers from the Glen Burnie barrack were called to the southbound lanes of Maryland 295 to probe a possible shooting involving at least two drivers. Investigators determined that Williams brandished a weapon during a dispute and fired shots at the…

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Two Teens Arrested For Murder Of 26-Year-Old Father Found Shot To Death In Maryland Two Teens Arrested For Murder Of 26-Year-Old Father Found Shot To Death In Maryland
Two Teens Arrested For Murder Of 26-Year-Old Father Found Shot To Death In Maryland Two teens have been arrested for their alleged roles in the murder of a popular 26-year-old father who was gunned down in Southern Maryland earlier this month. Jo’Mir Omar Norman, 18 and Brian Jermaine Wongus, Jr. 15, both of Cambridge have been arrested and charged in connection to the fatal shooting of Virgil Simms last weekend in Dorchester County.  According to Maryland State Police, at around 7 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 20, officers from the Cambridge Police Department responded to the area of Pine Street and Dunns Court to investigate a reported shooting. Upon arrival, they foun…

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Police ID Virginia Pick-Up Truck Driver, PA Crane Operator Killed In Fiery I-83 Crash Police ID Virginia Pick-Up Truck Driver, PA Crane Operator Killed In Fiery I-83 Crash
Police ID Virginia Pick-Up Truck Driver, PA Crane Operator Killed In Fiery I-83 Crash New details have been released by Maryland State Police investigators after two people were killed in a crash involving a pick-up and mobile crane that shut down I-83 on Wednesday in Baltimore County. Ruther Glen, Virginia resident Kevin Johnson, 53, was driving the truck that lost control and struck the Peterbilt crane being operated by 61-year-old James Hutson, of Ephrata, Pennsylvania, officials say. Shortly after 2 p.m. on Oct. 23, Maryland State Police troopers were called to the northbound lanes of the interstate in Sparks Glencoe when the pick-up hauling a trailer was headi…

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Fugitive Wanted For Christmas Eve Murder In Maryland Arrested, State Police Say Fugitive Wanted For Christmas Eve Murder In Maryland Arrested, State Police Say
Fugitive Wanted For Christmas Eve Murder In Maryland Arrested, State Police Say Years after a holiday murder in Talbot County, a man apprehended in Mexico has been brought back to Maryland to face multiple murder charges, state police announced. Ibarra Juarez, 32, who has no fixed address, has been charged for his alleged role in the 2021 Christmas Eve murder of 33-year-old Trappe resident Marta Merina. Shortly after 6:15 a.m. on Dec. 24, 2021, police were called to investigate a reported shooting in the 2900 block of Howell Point Road in Trappe, where they found Merina outside of her home suffering from a fatal gunshot wound. During the investigation, Juarez was iden…

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