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'Social Media Hobbyist' Set Blaze, Made Fake 911 Calls For Content: Maryland Fire Marshal
A Maryland social media "hobbyist" who films emergency responses for content was arrested for allegedly setting a building on fire and making false 911 calls to capture footage of firefighters in action, authorities said.
Joshua Christian-Stanley Jackson, 21, of Prince Frederick, was taken into custody on Friday, Feb. 28, after investigators determined he was responsible for a vacant commercial building fire in Charles County, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office.
Fire crews responded to 12535 Crain Highway around 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22, after receiving a 911 call a…
Teen Duped Into Fake Meetup, Attacked By Maryland Suspect Over Sweatshirts: Police
A Maryland teen and his accomplice were arrested in Delaware after robbing a 15-year-old at gunpoint over sweatshirts during a duplicitous meetup authorities said.
Elkton resident Tizonn Trotter, 18, and Jyair Freeman, 18, of Smyrna, Delaware, were taken into custody after allegedly luring the victim into their car and attacking him during a broad daylight robbery in Millsboro, according to Delaware State Police.
The incident happened on Tuesday, Feb. 25, around 3:30 p.m. in the 20000 block of Lucky Lane when the victim arranged to meet someone he thought was his cousin through a socia…
White House Valentine's Day Post Playing Off 'Roses Are Red' Poem Sparks Controversy
A Valentine’s Day post from the White House social media accounts sparked controversy after featuring a rhyme about illegal immigration, drawing sharp reactions from both supporters and critics.
The post, shared across X, Instagram, and Facebook, reimagined the classic "roses are red, violets are blue" poem with a political twist:
"Roses are red, violets are blue, come here illegally, and we’ll deport you."
Set against a pink backdrop, the poem was accompanied by images of President Donald Trump and border czar Tom Homan, with the caption “Happy Valentine’s Day” followed by a red heart emo…
Unexpected Death Of Maryland Teen Sends Shockwaves Through Community
Wesley Janes’ smile was as big as his heart—both of which his grieving family says can never be replaced after his sudden passing.
The 19-year-old Charles County native died unexpectedly on Friday, Feb. 7, leaving behind a grieving family now contending with heart-wrenching grief.
"Wesley was more than a brother. He was a son, the most loving brother, an amazing friend, the best uncle — a person who brought light into the lives of everyone around him," she wrote in a GoFundMe raising money for his funeral.
"His unforgettable laugh, his kindness, his humor, his generosity, his em…
Trump Ends All Jan. 6 Cases With Pardons, Dismissals, Commutations, Signs Flurry Of Orders
Newly sworn in President Donald Trump granted pardons to nearly all individuals charged in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol attack and signed several executive orders marking an aggressive start to his second non-consecutive term.
Some of the orders were signed in front of a crowd at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC shortly after his inauguration on Monday, Jan. 20, and the others in the Oval Office.
Here's a rundown:
Pardons for Jan. 6 rioters
Trump pardoned, commuted sentences, and dismissed charges for most of the approximately 1,600 individuals charged in the Capitol riots…
