Snow Foils MoCo Shooter Accused Of Firing At SUV After Frederick Dispute: State Police Snow Foils MoCo Shooter Accused Of Firing At SUV After Frederick Dispute: State Police
Snow Foils MoCo Shooter Accused Of Firing At SUV After Frederick Dispute: State Police Mother Nature had the last laugh on Friday morning as Maryland State Police investigated a reported shooting in Frederick County, officials say. Gerome Alexander Quigley, 41, of Montgomery Village, is facing multiple attempted murder charges following an incident that played out early on Jan. 10 in Frederick. Shortly after 2:30 a.m. on Friday morning, state police received a call of a shooting in progress in the westbound lanes of Route 340 in the area of Jefferson, where the caller reported that they were being followed and shot at by the driver of a gray Volkswagen. When officers arrived…
Man Charged Weeks After Fatal Double Shooting During Dispute In Maryland: Police Man Charged Weeks After Fatal Double Shooting During Dispute In Maryland: Police
Man Charged Weeks After Fatal Double Shooting During Dispute In Maryland: Police A 40-year-old Baltimore man has been charged with murder after police say he fatally shot one person and injured another during a Southwest District dispute last month in the city. Gregory Granger, Jr. has been arrested and charged in connection to the fatal shooting of 44-year-old Ricky Forehand and a second man during a dispute late last year. The incident was reported shortly after 6 p.m. on Dec. 16, 2024, in the 2300 block of West North Avenue.  Investigators say Granger shot Forehand, who later died from his injuries, and a 45-year-old man, following an apparent dispute. Southwe…
Elderly Woman Found Dead After Suspected Kitchen Blaze In Maryland: Fire Marshal Elderly Woman Found Dead After Suspected Kitchen Blaze In Maryland: Fire Marshal
Elderly Woman Found Dead After Suspected Kitchen Blaze In Maryland: Fire Marshal A multi-agency investigation has been launched in Southern Maryland after an elderly woman was found dead inside her home suffering from burn wounds, officials announced. Authorities are piecing together what led to the death of a 94-year-old woman found inside her Hughesville home on Driftwood Place on Thursday in Charles County. Shortly after 3 p.m. on Jan. 9, members of the Charles County Sheriff's Office and paramedics were called to a local residence to conduct a welfare check after a friend was unable to reach the homeowner for several days. After making entry, EMS found the homeowne…
Fugitive Who Escaped From Police Through I-495 Drainage Pipe Facing Fresh Charges: VSP Fugitive Who Escaped From Police Through I-495 Drainage Pipe Facing Fresh Charges: VSP
Fugitive Who Escaped From Police Through I-495 Drainage Pipe Facing Fresh Charges: VSP New charges have been filed against Victor Caneza, days after he was able to make his great escape through the drainage system under I-495 while fleeing state police in Virginia. The chaos began around 2:40 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 6 along the eastbound lanes of the interstate near Eisenhower Avenue when troopers were investigating a pair o crashes.  A third crash happened behind them, and one of the drivers involved—later identified as the 38-year-old Caneza—sped off from the scene after briefly stopping, state police said. Caneza made it less than a mile before getting into another cras…
Fatal Double Birthday Party Shooting In Maryland Lands Four Teens Behind Bars: Sheriff Fatal Double Birthday Party Shooting In Maryland Lands Four Teens Behind Bars: Sheriff
Fatal Double Birthday Party Shooting In Maryland Lands Four Teens Behind Bars: Sheriff Detectives in Harford County wasted no time cracking down on a deadly shooting at a birthday party in Northern Maryland, arresting four teens within hours of the incident. Amir Dorsey, 18, and Quinton Jackson, 18, both of Edgewood, have been charged with illegal possession of ammunition, while a 17-year-old minor from Abingdon, charged as an adult, and Tyjeir Cole, 18, of Aberdeen, are facing charges of second-degree murder. The chaos unfolded around 12:30 a.m. Saturday on N. Sewards Court in Aberdeen, according to the Harford County Sheriff’s Office.  Deputies responding to reports o…
Coke, Cash Seized From Suspected Dealer In Northern Maryland: Officials Coke, Cash Seized From Suspected Dealer In Northern Maryland: Officials
Coke, Cash Seized From Suspected Dealer In Northern Maryland: Officials A suspected cocaine trafficker was arrested after a traffic stop in Carroll County led to a major drug bust, authorities said. Harford County resident Thomas Wayne Hawkins, 61, who was the target of a multi-agency investigation, is accused of transporting and selling large quantities of cocaine throughout the region, according to the Carroll County Drug and Firearms Task Force. Investigators stopped Hawkins’ car at approximately 1 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 16, in Carroll County for a traffic infraction.  During that stop, a spokesperson for the Task Force said that a K9 unit conducted an o…
Machete-Wielding Man Terrorizes Maryland Shopping Center: Police Machete-Wielding Man Terrorizes Maryland Shopping Center: Police
Machete-Wielding Man Terrorizes Maryland Shopping Center: Police A 24-year-old Maryland man is behind bars after allegedly terrorizing shoppers with a machete outside of a Montgomery County shopping center on . Maikol Darinson Vicente Gomez, 24, is accused of attempting to assault three strangers at random at near Westech Business Park at Broadbirch Drive and Tech Road on Sunday, Jan. 5, around 5:45 p.m., police said. When Montgomery County officers arrived, Vicente Gomez allegedly fled through the shopping center parking lot, wildly slashing parked cars with the machete, police say, prompting a foot chase that came to a quick end when he fell and droppe…
Adventurous Animal Control Officer Killed In Head-On Maryland Crash Had 'Incredible Spirit' Adventurous Animal Control Officer Killed In Head-On Maryland Crash Had 'Incredible Spirit'
Adventurous Animal Control Officer Killed In Head-On Maryland Crash Had 'Incredible Spirit' The 35-year-old lifelong animal lover and control officer who was killed in a head-on Maryland crash over the weekend has been identified by police. Donna Fowble, 35, of Aquasco, was killed in a tragic two-car crash Friday night, according to the Prince George’s County Police Department. Officers responded around 8 p.m. on Jan. 3 to the 23900 block of Aquasco Road, where the crash was reported, officials said. Fowble, who was driving northbound down the roadway, collided with a southbound vehicle, police said. She was rushed to a nearby hospital but later died from her injuries hours later…
Body-Worn Footage Depicts Moments Before Deadly Howard County Barricade (VIDEO) Body-Worn Footage Depicts Moments Before Deadly Howard County Barricade (VIDEO)
Body-Worn Footage Depicts Moments Before Deadly Howard County Barricade (Video) New police-worn bodycam footage of a deadly barricade in Howard County has been released by the Maryland Attorney General's Office. In late November, investigators say that what started as a domestic disturbance in Laurel escalated into a fateful standoff when a suspect exchanged fire with officers and was later found dead inside the home. The incident began around 3:10 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 30, when Howard County officers responded to a home on the 10000 block of American Pharoah Lane for a report of a man banging on the front door, police said. Bodycam footage of the barricade. …
Burns Head To Torso: Ex-Fire Chief's Teen Granddaughter Victim Of Major MD House Fire Burns Head To Torso: Ex-Fire Chief's Teen Granddaughter Victim Of Major MD House Fire
Burns Head To Torso: Ex-Fire Chief's Teen Granddaughter Victim Of Major MD House Fire Support is swelling for the family of a former fire chief in Southern Maryland following a devastating house fire that left his granddaughter with critical injuries. The community is rallying around 13-year-old Rylee Johnson, who suffered burns on her face, neck, arm, and torso in the Mechanicsville fire Dec. 23, according to a GoFundMe campaign. Officials say a candle sparked the blaze at Three Notch Road and Oakville Road around 8 p.m. ***WORKING INCIDENT ALERT*** 20:04:57*Structure Fire - Residential*AREA OF THREE NOTCH RD & OAKVILLE... Posted by Mechanicsville Volunte…
Police Identify 31-Year-Old Woman Killed Crashing Into Maryland Home (UPDATED) Police Identify 31-Year-Old Woman Killed Crashing Into Maryland Home (UPDATED)
Police Identify 31-Year-Old Woman Killed Crashing Into Maryland Home (Updated) New details have been released by the Prince George's County Police Department after a woman was killed crashing into an area home late last week.  Nancy Velasquez, 31, has been identified as the driver who struck a home in the 7300 block of Allentown Road around 1 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 3 in Fort Washington to investigate a single-vehicle collision that left a woman inside the vehicle with critical injuries. The Fort Washington native was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics. No one inside the home was injured, according to the Prince George’s County Police Department. Inve…
Domestic Dispute Turns Deadly: Maryland Man Surrenders After Ex-Wife’s Death: State Police Domestic Dispute Turns Deadly: Maryland Man Surrenders After Ex-Wife’s Death: State Police
Domestic Dispute Turns Deadly: Maryland Man Surrenders After Ex-Wife’s Death: State Police A domestic nightmare turned deadly in St. Mary’s County, where Maryland State Police say Chaquanda Latise Odom, 36, was gunned down by her ex-husband in broad daylight. The chaos unfolded around 11:10 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 3, when troopers from the Leonardtown Barrack raced to the 21000 block of Liberty Street in Lexington Park after a reported shooting.  At the scene, they found Odom, a California resident, was found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, officials said.  She was pronounced dead at the sceneby EMS. Police say the investigation determined that her ex-husband, Ja…
Body-Worn Footage Of Cross-State Police Pursuit From Virginia To Maryland Released By AG Body-Worn Footage Of Cross-State Police Pursuit From Virginia To Maryland Released By AG
Body-Worn Footage Of Cross-State Police Pursuit From Virginia To Maryland Released By AG New shocking body-worn camera footage from an officer-involved high-speed police pursuit that started in Virginia before crossing state lines and ending with a violent crash in Charles County that left multiple people injured has been released. Last week, the Maryland Office of the Attorney General identified the officers and deputy involved in a high-speed police pursuit, which left several hospitalized. 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 …
Woman Killed After Car Crashes Into Maryland Home (DEVELOPING) Woman Killed After Car Crashes Into Maryland Home (DEVELOPING)
Woman Killed After Car Crashes Into Maryland Home (Developing) A woman was killed Friday afternoon when a car crashed into a home in Prince George's County, police said. Officers responded to the 7300 block of Allentown Road around 1 p.m. in Fort Washington to investigate a single-vehicle collision that left a woman inside the vehicle with critical injuries. She was pronounced dead at the scene. No one inside the home was injured, according to the Prince George’s County Police Department. Investigators are working to determine the cause of the crash.  Allentown Road remains closed between Lanham Lane and Webster Lane as of 2 p.m. on Friday as t…
Social Media Clue Cracks Case Of Arson At Maryland Church: Fire Marshal Social Media Clue Cracks Case Of Arson At Maryland Church: Fire Marshal
Social Media Clue Cracks Case Of Arson At Maryland Church: Fire Marshal An investigator randomly scrolling through Facebook was key in apprehending a man who set a tree ablaze at a Maryland church last month, according to the Office of the State Fire Marshal. Shortly after 5 p.m. on Dec. 9, first responders were called to the Radiant Life Church in Cumberland, when a tree was found burning outside, which was extinguished within minutes. An investigation led by the Cumberland Fire Marshal's Office determined the fire was intentionally set, prompting assistance from the State Fire Marshal, who were able to obtain surveillance footage that captured the suspect in …
Convicted Sex Trafficker On The Run After Tampering With Ankle Monitor In Maryland: Police Convicted Sex Trafficker On The Run After Tampering With Ankle Monitor In Maryland: Police
Convicted Sex Trafficker On The Run After Tampering With Ankle Monitor In Maryland: Police Recognize him? Montgomery County detectives are calling on the community to help find a convicted sex trafficker who disappeared after tampering with his ankle monitor. Ernest Gerald Wilkerson who was convicted in February of two counts of sex trafficking and two prostitution-related charges, vanished a month later in March. Police say his ankle monitor was tampered with on March 7, just weeks after his conviction. A bench warrant was issued for his arrest five days later, but Wilkerson remains at large. Authorities are now renewing their efforts to locate Wilkerson and are offering a rew…
Teens Apprehended After Assaulting Officers During Chaotic Traffic Stop In Anne Arundel: Police Teens Apprehended After Assaulting Officers During Chaotic Traffic Stop In Anne Arundel: Police
Teens Apprehended After Assaulting Officers During Chaotic Traffic Stop In Anne Arundel: Police Police arrested six people, including five teens, after a chaotic traffic stop turned violent in Anne Arundel County on Wednesday morning. Officers pulled over a black Mercedes for a registration violation on Ritchie Highway near Shelly Road in Brookyln at approximately 10:40 a.m., police said, leading to a violent encounter with the minors. While speaking with the driver outside of the vehicle, officers said several others got out and began attacking them in what is believed to have been an attempt to hinder their investigation. During the struggle, police said they saw one individual att…
Maryland Dirt Biker’s Great Escape Ends In Epic Fail Seconds Later, Sheriff Says Maryland Dirt Biker’s Great Escape Ends In Epic Fail Seconds Later, Sheriff Says
Maryland Dirt Biker’s Great Escape Ends In Epic Fail Seconds Later, Sheriff Says A 19-year-old dirt biker’s fruitless attempt to flee from police was foiled almost as quickly as it began when he crashed mere seconds after taking off in Charles County, according to the sheriff's office. The incident unfolded shortly after 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 1, when officers spotted Waldorf resident Mason James Miles operating a dirt bike on Crain Highway near Port Tobacco Road, officials said. Officers initiated a traffic stop at a red light, but Miles allegedly tried to make a quick getaway. It went poorly. His escape didn’t last long—he immediately lost control of the bike …
Armed Minor Charged As Adult In New Year's Eve Bicycle Robbery In Southern Maryland: Sheriff Armed Minor Charged As Adult In New Year's Eve Bicycle Robbery In Southern Maryland: Sheriff
Armed Minor Charged As Adult In New Year's Eve Bicycle Robbery In Southern Maryland: Sheriff A minor accused of stealing a bicycle while armed with what appeared to be a handgun is being charged as an adult in St. Mary's County, a spokesperson from the sheriff's office said. The incident unfolded on Tuesday, Dec. 31, when a minor approached a deputy patrolling Great Mills Road in Lexington Park and reported that his bike had been taken in the Patuxent Crossing neighborhood while he was playing football with friends. The victim said the suspect, described as another minor, displayed what appeared to be a handgun in his waistband before demanding the bicycle, according to officials. …
Maryland Fire Marshal Issues Warning After Fire Pit Incident That Critically Injured Child Maryland Fire Marshal Issues Warning After Fire Pit Incident That Critically Injured Child
Maryland Fire Marshal Issues Warning After Fire Pit Incident That Critically Injured Child Maryland’s Acting State Fire Marshal Jason Mowbray is urging caution around indoor fire pits following a devastating fire that left a child critically injured and a woman hurt.  An alert was issued on Tuesday highlighting the dangers of flame jetting and other hazards linked to the increasingly popular devices, often used for making s'mores or adding ambiance. The fire, reported last week in a Laurel townhouse, started when an alcohol-fueled fire pit ignited explosively.  A 9-year-old was transported to the Pediatric Burn Center at Johns Hopkins Children's Center with severe burn…
Police Put Brakes On Massive NYE Car Rallies In MD, Firearms Seized: Cops Police Put Brakes On Massive NYE Car Rallies In MD, Firearms Seized: Cops
Police Put Brakes On Massive NYE Car Rallies In MD, Firearms Seized: Cops A collaborative law enforcement effort dismantled multiple illegal car rallies across Maryland on New Year’s Eve, leading to the arrests of three individuals, including one found with firearms, authorities said. From 11 p.m. on Dec. 31, 2024, to 4 a.m. on Jan. 1, 2025, the Maryland Car Rally Task Force (MCRTF) shut down four large-scale exhibition driving events and prevented another five from forming, authorities said.  The rallies, organized to involve roadway shutdowns and disruptive car-related activities, targeted industrial areas, public streets, and parking lots in Prince George…
Maryland Man Charged With Assaulting Minor, Pointing Unregistered Gun At Housemate: Sheriff Maryland Man Charged With Assaulting Minor, Pointing Unregistered Gun At Housemate: Sheriff
Maryland Man Charged With Assaulting Minor, Pointing Unregistered Gun At Housemate: Sheriff A Maryland man is facing serious charges after allegedly assaulting a child and threatening a housemate with an unregistered firearm, authorities said. Timothy Ignatius Gatton, 22, was arrested on Wednesday, Jan. 1, after deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to a home in the 22000 block of Oxford Court shortly before 8 p.m. in Lexington Park. Witnesses told deputies Gatton had kicked a young girl in the ribs during what the victim’s mother described as "horseplay." The minor had reportedly kicked Gatton in the face moments before the assault.  Paramedics trea…
Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying Pedestrian Critically Hurt In MD New Year's Eve Crash Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying Pedestrian Critically Hurt In MD New Year's Eve Crash
Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying Pedestrian Critically Hurt In MD New Year's Eve Crash Detectives in Montgomery County are asking for the public’s help identifying a man who was critically injured in a serious pedestrian crash on New Year's Eve. Authorities say the pedestrian, described only as a Hispanic male in his early 30s, was struck by at least one vehicle while crossing University Boulevard near East Franklin Avenue in Silver Spring at around 6:11 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 31. TRAFFIC ADVISORY: A collision has westbound University Boulevard East closed at East Franklin Avenue. Drivers are advised to seek an alternate route. Expect delays. #MCPNews #MCPD Posted by M…
Police Identify 27-Year-Old District Man Killed During Double Shooting At Maryland Gas Station Police Identify 27-Year-Old District Man Killed During Double Shooting At Maryland Gas Station
Police Identify 27-Year-Old District Man Killed During Double Shooting At Maryland Gas Station The Prince George’s County Police Department is investigating a New Year’s Eve double shooting in Landover that left a 27-year-old man dead and a woman injured. Michael Shipman Jr., of Washington, DC, was found fatally shot inside a vehicle on Tuesday evening, police said. Officers responded to a report of gunfire around 8:10 p.m. on Dec. 31 at the Exxon gas station in the 7500 block of Landover Road. Shipman Jr. was pronounced dead at the scene, while an unidentified woman was rushed to a hospital and listed stable condition a day later, authorities said. DOUBLE SHOOTING: Officers resp…
Child Critically Injured, Woman Hurt In Anne Arundel Townhouse Blaze Sparked By Fire Pit Child Critically Injured, Woman Hurt In Anne Arundel Townhouse Blaze Sparked By Fire Pit
Child Critically Injured, Woman Hurt In Anne Arundel Townhouse Blaze Sparked By Fire Pit A 9-year-old child and a woman were injured in a fire caused by an indoor ignitable liquid flame kit designed for making S'mores, Anne Arundel County officials said. Shortly before 4 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 30, firefighters from Anne Arundel County, Fort Meade, and Howard County responded to a townhouse in the 8500 block of Crooked Tree Lane in Laurel for reports of a fire in the living room. Crews quickly contained and extinguished the flames, preventing the fire from spreading beyond the living room, authorities said. Paramedics treated the child and an adult woman at the scene. The 9-year…
Police Identify 21-Year-Old Found Shot To Death In Baltimore County Police Identify 21-Year-Old Found Shot To Death In Baltimore County
Police Identify 21-Year-Old Found Shot To Death In Baltimore County Baltimore County detectives are searching for answers after a fatal shooting left a 21-year-old man dead late on Monday night. Officers were called to the 300 block of Garrison Forest Road in Owings Mills at around 11 p.m. on Dec. 30, where there were reports of gunfire with one person down. Upon arrival, they found Raheim Ali Esna Ashari suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, police said. Ashari was pronounced dead at the scene as officers from the Baltimore County Police Department worked to secure the area and gather evidence. No details about a possible shooter or motive has been rel…
100+ MPH Police Pursuit In Maryland Ends With Suspected Baltimore DUI Driver Behind Bars 100+ MPH Police Pursuit In Maryland Ends With Suspected Baltimore DUI Driver Behind Bars
100+ MPH Police Pursuit In Maryland Ends With Suspected Baltimore DUI Driver Behind Bars A Baltimore man is facing a laundry list of charges after allegedly leading deputies on a dangerous high-speed chase that topped 100 mph through Queen Anne’s County before ending in his arrest at a Royal Farms. Jacob St. Sauveur, 34, was charged with reckless driving, DUI, and multiple traffic violations after the midday incident unfolded earlier this month, authorities said. Deputies say the chase began when a deputy attempted to stop a speeding car on southbound Route 301 near Route 305, at which point, St. Sauveur reportedly fled at over 100 mph, weaving through traffic and passing on th…
Hours-Long Standoff With Officer In Distress Ends Safely In Maryland, Police Say Hours-Long Standoff With Officer In Distress Ends Safely In Maryland, Police Say
Hours-Long Standoff With Officer In Distress Ends Safely In Maryland, Police Say An hours-long crisis involving a Montgomery County police officer temporarily shut down a major road in Bethesda, drawing a coordinated response from multiple agencies that ended safely, officials say. The incident began Sunday, Dec. 29, when the officer’s supervisor noticed unusual behavior during their shift and raised concerns about their welfare, according to the Montgomery County Department of Police. Law enforcement located the officer in their patrol car near Falls Road and Potomac Tennis Lane and worked over the next 15 hours to peacefully resolve the situation. Several MCPD units,…
Tailgating Fredericksburg Police Cruiser Lands Wanted Maryland Man In Stafford County Jail: PD Tailgating Fredericksburg Police Cruiser Lands Wanted Maryland Man In Stafford County Jail: PD
Tailgating Fredericksburg Police Cruiser Lands Wanted Maryland Man In Stafford County Jail: PD A fugitive from Maryland wanted in Virginia chose the wrong person to tailgate while allegedly driving under the influence and landed himself behind bars, according to the Stafford County Sherif's Office. Berwyn Heights resident Juan Segovia Chicas was arrested over the weekend by deputies following a drunk driver complaint that was called in on Friday night. Deputies from the sheriff's office responded shortly before 7:15 p.m. on Dec. 27 to a stretch of Richmond Highway, where they spotted a Toyota heading north that was driving in two lanes - and also tailgating a Fredericksburg Poli…
Convict Hiding In Closet Arrested For Domestic-Related Shooting At Maryland Apartment: Sheriff Convict Hiding In Closet Arrested For Domestic-Related Shooting At Maryland Apartment: Sheriff
Convict Hiding In Closet Arrested For Domestic-Related Shooting At Maryland Apartment: Sheriff Deputies in St. Mary’s County arrested a man following a domestic dispute and shooting early this morning in Lexington Park, authorities said. Officers responded to a report of gunfire at approximately 2:30 a.m. on Valley Estates Drive, where they found Aguila .380 caliber shell casings scattered in front of an apartment, according to the sheriff’s office. Witnesses reported hearing a heated argument between a man and a woman, during which the Lexington Park resident Donnie Richardson, 49, allegedly threatened to shoot the woman.  Moments later, they heard gunshots from the same area.…
Death Probe Underway After Body Found In Vehicle Near Maryland Shopping Center: Police Death Probe Underway After Body Found In Vehicle Near Maryland Shopping Center: Police
Death Probe Underway After Body Found In Vehicle Near Maryland Shopping Center: Police A death investigation has been launched in Prince George's County after a person was found dead inside a vehicle near a Bowie shopping center, police say. Officers from the City of Bowie Police Department were called at around 8:30 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 30 to the Highbridge Commercial Center in the 6100 block of Highbridge Road, where there was a call for an unresponsive person inside the vehicle. According to police, a family member located the car and its occupant - who has not been identified - and upon arrival, officers confirmed that the person had died. No foul play is suspected, inve…