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Pamphlets, Business Cards: Maryland Man’s Disturbing Sex Trafficking Tactics Exposed By Police Pamphlets, Business Cards: Maryland Man’s Disturbing Sex Trafficking Tactics Exposed By Police
Pamphlets, Business Cards: Maryland Man’s Disturbing Sex Trafficking Tactics Exposed By Police A Maryland man is behind bars after detectives say he targeted underage victims in a disturbing local sex trafficking operation. According to the Baltimore County Police Department, 38-year-old Ricardo Sawyer used “various methods” to approach victims and potential victims, including in-person encounters and online outreach through social media. Detectives began investigating over the summer after learning about several minors believed to have been trafficked locally. Police said Sawyer tried to get creative in an apparent effort to recruit his victims. “Over the summer, detectives of the…
Boiler Blast Rocks Maryland Police Precinct, Worker Rushed To Hospital (DEVELOPING) Boiler Blast Rocks Maryland Police Precinct, Worker Rushed To Hospital (DEVELOPING)
Boiler Blast Rocks Maryland Police Precinct, Worker Rushed To Hospital (Developing) A worker was injured in Baltimore County when a boiler he was working on inside a Perry Hall police precinct exploded, officials say. Shortly before 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 23, crews from the Baltimore County Fire Department were called to a reported explosion at Precinct 9 in the 8200 block of Perry Hall Boulevard. According to the agency, a county employee was injured while working on a boiler inside the building. He was taken to Bayview Hospital with what were described as "non-critical injuries."  "Out of caution, the incident commander requested a building engineer to evaluate …
Ex-Pastor Sexually Abused Victims In Maryland Church, Home, Police Say Ex-Pastor Sexually Abused Victims In Maryland Church, Home, Police Say
Ex-Pastor Sexually Abused Victims In Maryland Church, Home, Police Say A former pastor in Maryland who allegedly sexually abused victims in his church and at his Baltimore County home is behind bars. Walter Sevillano was arrested and charged with multiple sex offense charges that were reported over the course of years between 2023 and 2025, police announced on Friday, Sept. 12.  According to the Baltimore County Police Department, during that time, Sevillano was a pastor at Iglesia Cristiana Sanidad Divina in the 3000 block of Baybriar Road in Dundalk. Investigators say that they believe the abuse occurred at the church and at Sevillano’s …
Maryland House Speaker Adrienne Jones Targeted In Bomb Threat At Baltimore County Home Maryland House Speaker Adrienne Jones Targeted In Bomb Threat At Baltimore County Home
Maryland House Speaker Adrienne Jones Targeted In Bomb Threat At Baltimore County Home On the same day hoaxes forced Virginia universities to close campuses and hit the Democratic National Committee, a top Maryland lawmaker says she was also targeted at her home. Adrienne A. Jones, the Speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates issued a statement late on Thursday, Sept. 11, advising that she also received a bomb threat at her home in Baltimore County. According to Jones, police responded to her property, and it was later determined that the bomb threat was not credible — same as at the DNC. Please see my statement on today’s security threats. pic.twitter.com/uAzjlf3Lxw — …
Maryland Softball Coach Arrested On Child Rape, Abuse Charges: Police Maryland Softball Coach Arrested On Child Rape, Abuse Charges: Police
Maryland Softball Coach Arrested On Child Rape, Abuse Charges: Police A longtime Maryland softball coach is behind bars after being arrested on child sex abuse charges, authorities announced. Detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department’s Crimes Against Children Unit arrested 59-year-old Michael J. Pusateri on a warrant charging him with rape, assault, sex abuse of a minor, and soliciting child pornography, officials said Tuesday, Sept. 9. Pusateri, of Baltimore County, has an extensive background in coaching, officials said.  Police said he served as a Parkville Recreation Council softball coach, a volunteer assistant coach at Kenwood High Sc…
Child, Parents Dead In Maryland Double Murder-Suicide, Police Say (UPDATED) Child, Parents Dead In Maryland Double Murder-Suicide, Police Say (UPDATED)
Child, Parents Dead In Maryland Double Murder-Suicide, Police Say (Updated) New details have been released by police in Maryland after a child and two adults were found dead in an apparent double murder-suicide in Baltimore County, authorities confirmed. Officers were called at around 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 28, to the 700 block of Wilton Farm Drive, where there was a reported call for service, according to police. Upon arrival, officers found Chantel Sharieff, 42, suffering from traumatic injuries, along with her 6-year-old child, Kimana Sharieff, who had sustained a gunshot wound. Both were pronounced dead at the scene. A third person, 43-year-old Mustafa S…
Three Found Dead In Maryland Home After Police Welfare Check Three Found Dead In Maryland Home After Police Welfare Check
Three Found Dead In Maryland Home After Police Welfare Check Three people were found dead in Baltimore County when police received a "check on subject" call in Catonsville on Thursday, officials said. Officers were called at around 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 28, to the 700 block of Wilton Farm Drive, where there was a reported call for service, according to the Baltimore County Police Department. Upon arrival, first responders found three people inside the home, all dead, prompting a massive investigation into the fatal shooting. Details about their deaths have not been released as of Friday, Aug. 29. Police say that homicide detectives are proces…
Decomposing Body, Dead Dog Found Inside Maryland Home After Welfare Check Decomposing Body, Dead Dog Found Inside Maryland Home After Welfare Check
Decomposing Body, Dead Dog Found Inside Maryland Home After Welfare Check When neighbors grew concerned after not seeing or hearing from Jahdon Gist for some time in Baltimore County, they decided to conduct a welfare check — just in case. While checking on him, they could not have imagined the grisly discovery they made inside. Gist's decomposing body was found inside the home on Sunday, Aug. 23, leaving friends and family stunned by his unexplained death. His dog was also found dead, in an unknown state of decomposition. "This is a complete shock and unexpected," his sister, Teryn Gist, wrote on a GoFundMe organized for the family. "My beloved brother was une…
Repeat Sex Offender Back In Prison After Child Porn Bust Days After Release In Maryland: Feds Repeat Sex Offender Back In Prison After Child Porn Bust Days After Release In Maryland: Feds
Repeat Sex Offender Back In Prison After Child Porn Bust Days After Release In Maryland: Feds A convicted sex offender is heading back to prison after being busted — again — with child pornography in Maryland, federal authorities announced. Steven Christopher Kelban, 50, of Catonsville, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after being caught with a torrent of child sexual abuse material just one week after registering his new address. According to his plea agreement, Kelban had just returned to Maryland from Alabama on Nov. 20, 2023, following previous convictions for child porn offenses.  He registered the very next day as a sex offender, using a Baltimore County add…
Train Collides With Tractor-Trailer At Maryland Crossing, Officials Say Train Collides With Tractor-Trailer At Maryland Crossing, Officials Say
Train Collides With Tractor-Trailer At Maryland Crossing, Officials Say A tractor-trailer took a hit from a train in Baltimore County — but somehow, nobody was hurt. Fire officials said crews rushed to the crossing at 68th Street and Lake Drive in Rosedale around 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26, after a collision between a freight train and a truck. When firefighters arrived at the scene, they found only minor damage, no injuries, and no hazards to the community, according to the Baltimore County Fire Department. Crews cleared the scene quickly, and traffic was minimally impacted.
Newly Minted Maryland Millionaire 'Hit This Sucker' For $1M Lottery Prize Newly Minted Maryland Millionaire 'Hit This Sucker' For $1M Lottery Prize
Newly Minted Maryland Millionaire 'Hit This Sucker' For $1M Lottery Prize A Baltimore County man walked into a gas station for ice — and walked out with a million-dollar miracle, thanks to a $20 Maryland Lottery scratch-off. The lucky player, who goes by the alias “Tank”, said he had an extra $20 in his pocket when he stopped at Hob’s Carroll Motor Fuels in Sparrows Point. “I jokingly told her to pick me a winner,” Tank laughed when he claimed his prize at Lottery headquarters in Baltimore. The clerk did just that. Tank went home, scratched off his All About Cash ticket with his trusty pocketknife, and started seeing numbers that didn’t make sense. “At first, …
Republicans Warn Trump Against ‘Heavy-Handed’ Federal Role In Maryland Energy Project Republicans Warn Trump Against ‘Heavy-Handed’ Federal Role In Maryland Energy Project
Republicans Warn Trump Against ‘Heavy-Handed’ Federal Role In Maryland Energy Project A group of Republicans are calling on President Donald Trump to stop what they call federal “overreach” — the use of US Marshals to protect out-of-state energy surveyors in parts of Maryland. On Wednesday, Aug. 20, more than a dozen Republican members of the Maryland House of Delegates sent a letter to Trump warning against the use of federal law enforcement amid the ongoing Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project (MPRP). The project, a 70-mile transmission line proposed by New Jersey–based Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG), would cut through farmland and rural communities in C…
Body Of Missing 36-Year-Old Swimmer Recovered From Beaver Dam Quarry In Maryland (UPDATED) Body Of Missing 36-Year-Old Swimmer Recovered From Beaver Dam Quarry In Maryland (UPDATED)
Body Of Missing 36-Year-Old Swimmer Recovered From Beaver Dam Quarry In Maryland (Updated) The body of the man who went missing at the Beaver Dam Swimming Club in Baltimore County over the weekend has been located, according to officials. Michael Randle, 36, went missing after struggling and going underwater in Cockeysville at around 6 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 17.  On Tuesday, Aug. 19, officials confirmed that Randle's body has been located after an extensive two-day search. Divers have located the swimmer identified as 36-year-old Michael Randle. #BCoPD Underwater Recovery Team (URT) along... Posted by Baltimore County Police Department on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 Off…
Beloved Dogs Barely Survive Lightning-Sparked Fire That Gutted Maryland Home: 'Lost Everything' Beloved Dogs Barely Survive Lightning-Sparked Fire That Gutted Maryland Home: 'Lost Everything'
Beloved Dogs Barely Survive Lightning-Sparked Fire That Gutted Maryland Home: 'Lost Everything' A pair of beloved dogs who were trapped inside a burning home that was gutted by a fire sparked by a lightning strike are fighting for their lives, and a Maryland family is picking up the pieces after losing everything. Crews in Baltimore County were called to the 1800 block of Rambling Ridge Lane in Pikesville for a reported fire that broke out inside an area home following a reported strike report from CoreLogic. The incident occurred shortly after the National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Baltimore County at 3:33 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 14. The scene of…
Lightning Strike Ignites Massive Three-Alarm Maryland Apartment Fire, Roof Collapses (PHOTOS) Lightning Strike Ignites Massive Three-Alarm Maryland Apartment Fire, Roof Collapses (PHOTOS)
Lightning Strike Ignites Massive Three-Alarm Maryland Apartment Fire, Roof Collapses (Photos) Mother Nature was to blame for Wednesday's three-alarm fire that resulted in a partial roof collapse in Baltimore County. Crews were called to the 1800 block of Rambling Ridge Lane in Pikesville for a reported fire that broke out inside an area home following a reported lightning strike report from CoreLogic. The incident occurred shortly after the National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Baltimore County at 3:33 p.m. According to the Baltimore County Fire Department, they were able to confirm that the strike occurred directly at the exact coordinates of 1803 …
‘Catastrophic’ Injury Leaves Maryland Lacrosse Player Hayden Pancake Partially Paralyzed ‘Catastrophic’ Injury Leaves Maryland Lacrosse Player Hayden Pancake Partially Paralyzed
‘Catastrophic’ Injury Leaves Maryland Lacrosse Player Hayden Pancake Partially Paralyzed A young standout lacrosse player in Maryland suffered a "catastrophic injury in a terrible accident" that has left him partially paralyzed. Now, the community is coming together to rally behind Hayden Pancake and his family in Baltimore County. Pancake's sister Madelyn said that on Tuesday, April 5, he was critically injured and is now paralyzed from the waist down.  Remembered as a "person who lights up any room — the funniest, most charming, easygoing guy around," Pancake's sister said that typically, "he's the one cracking jokes, making friends out of strangers, and making lif…
Fast-Moving Fire Causes Partial Roof Collapse In Maryland Home: Pets Rescued (UPDATED) Fast-Moving Fire Causes Partial Roof Collapse In Maryland Home: Pets Rescued (UPDATED)
Fast-Moving Fire Causes Partial Roof Collapse In Maryland Home: Pets Rescued (Updated) Fire crews in Baltimore County had to contend with tricky — and hot — conditions on Thursday afternoon when a fast-moving two-alarm fire caused a partial roof collapse. Crews were called to the 1800 block of Rambling Ridge Lane for a reported fire that broke out inside an area home. Upon arrival, firefighters were met by flames going through the roof, the Baltimore County Fire Department confirmed around 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 14. 2-ALARM APARTMENT FIRE 1800 blk Rambling Ridge Ln #Pikesville | FD arrived to fire through the roof of apartment building | partial collapse reported | m…
Anti-Semitic Vandal Who Targeted Jewish-Owned Maryland Shop Is Apparently Johns Hopkins Tech Anti-Semitic Vandal Who Targeted Jewish-Owned Maryland Shop Is Apparently Johns Hopkins Tech
Anti-Semitic Vandal Who Targeted Jewish-Owned Maryland Shop Is Apparently Johns Hopkins Tech New details have emerged in an apparent Anti-Semitic incident involving a Jewish-owned business. Jonathon Wagner, who was arrested and charged in Baltimore County for breaking a security camera and vandalizing Kitchen Designs by Idan on Falls Road with "faux blood," has been outed as an echocardiogram tech at Johns Hopkins Hospital by the advocacy organization StopAntisemitism. The incident happened on store owner Idan Tzameret's 42nd birthday.  Wagner's LinkedIn profile says he has 11 years of experience as an echocardiogram technologist. His profile features a photo of him in scrubs with…
Maryland Man Carried Out Late-Night Hate Crime On Jewish-Owned Storefront: 'This Was Targeted' Maryland Man Carried Out Late-Night Hate Crime On Jewish-Owned Storefront: 'This Was Targeted'
Maryland Man Carried Out Late-Night Hate Crime On Jewish-Owned Storefront: 'This Was Targeted' A Maryland man is facing hate crime-related charges after police say he targeted a Jewish-owned, Israel-supporting business with a late-night vandalism attack. Baltimore County Police arrested 39-year-old Jonathon Wagner in connection with the destruction of property at Kitchen Designs by Idan on Falls Road earlier this week, authorities announced.  Investigators said the store owner had displayed Israeli flags outside the business, which the vandalism was directed toward. Kitchen Design by Idan Facebook via Caren Shalom Levin Police said the attack happened just before mi…
Ex-Youth Pastor Abused Children At Maryland Church, Home: Police Ex-Youth Pastor Abused Children At Maryland Church, Home: Police
Ex-Youth Pastor Abused Children At Maryland Church, Home: Police A former youth pastor from Georgia is now behind bars after Baltimore County detectives say he’s been linked to multiple sex abuse cases dating back nearly two decades. Detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department’s Crimes Against Children Unit arrested 52-year-old Thomas "Tommy" Pinkerton following abuse allegations reported to have occurred between 2006 and 2010 at Central Christian Church. According to investigators, the alleged abuse happened at the church in the 7400 block of Rossville Boulevard and at Pinkerton’s Baltimore County home, officials said. The Georgia resid…
DOJ Targets DC, Maryland County In New List Of 'Sanctuary Jurisdictions' DOJ Targets DC, Maryland County In New List Of 'Sanctuary Jurisdictions'
DOJ Targets DC, Maryland County In New List Of 'Sanctuary Jurisdictions' The US Department of Justice has officially named just one Maryland city in its newly released list of “sanctuary jurisdictions” — and it's joined only by Washington, DC, as the only two locations in the DMV region. The list, published Tuesday, Aug. 5, by the DOJ, includes states, cities, and counties the federal government says have “policies, laws, or regulations that impede enforcement of federal immigration laws.” “Sanctuary policies impede law enforcement and put American citizens at risk by design,” said US Attorney General Pamela Bondi in the announcement. “The Department of Justice…
‘Multiple Criminal Indicators’ Lead To Gun, Drug Bust On I-695 In Maryland: MSP ‘Multiple Criminal Indicators’ Lead To Gun, Drug Bust On I-695 In Maryland: MSP
‘Multiple Criminal Indicators’ Lead To Gun, Drug Bust On I-695 In Maryland: MSP Three men are behind bars after Maryland State Police say they were caught with two loaded guns — including one reported missing last year — during a traffic stop in Baltimore County. Troopers pulled over a Mazda 6 around 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 2, on the outer loop of I-695 near Dulaney Valley Road for a "Move Over law" violation and a busted headlight, according to police. While speaking with the occupants, a trooper from the Golden Ring Barrack “observed multiple criminal indicators,” which led to a search of the car, state police said. That search turned up two loaded handguns, in…
McLaren Picks Maryland For First $10.5M US Supercar Facility McLaren Picks Maryland For First $10.5M US Supercar Facility
McLaren Picks Maryland For First $10.5M US Supercar Facility Luxury meets horsepower — and it's coming straight to Maryland. McLaren Automotive is gearing up to open its first-ever US vehicle processing center in Baltimore County, state officials announced on Monday, July 28. The $10.5 million facility will span 50,000-square-feet and serve as a one-stop shop to inspect, customize, and prep McLaren’s high-performance supercars before they’re delivered to 26 dealerships across the country. The center will bring close to two dozen highly-skilled jobs to the region, including positions in automotive tech, paint, logistics, and management, according to …
Woman Found Dead In Jeep Along I-695 In Maryland: State Police Woman Found Dead In Jeep Along I-695 In Maryland: State Police
Woman Found Dead In Jeep Along I-695 In Maryland: State Police A woman was found dead inside a Jeep on the side of I-695 in Baltimore County Sunday morning, according to Maryland State Police. Troopers say the woman’s identity has not yet been confirmed after her body was taken to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner to determine the cause and manner of death on July 27. The case is being investigated as a death investigation. Just before 9:45 a.m., officials say a Maryland State Trooper from the Golden Ring Barrack stopped to check on a black Jeep Wrangler parked on the right shoulder of the outer loop of I-695, west of Perring Parkway. The troo…
Maryland Man Pulls Golden Gun In Road Rage, Punches Troopers During Arrest: Police Maryland Man Pulls Golden Gun In Road Rage, Punches Troopers During Arrest: Police
Maryland Man Pulls Golden Gun In Road Rage, Punches Troopers During Arrest: Police A Maryland driver pulled a gun on two different highways — and threw punches at the troopers who came to arrest him, police said. Kelly Talbert, 31, of Baltimore City, was arrested on Monday, July 21, in connection with two armed road rage incidents on I-695 in Baltimore County, and for allegedly assaulting two Maryland State Police investigators during his arrest, according to Maryland State Police. At around 6 a.m. on Monday, July 21, a motorist called 911 to report that another driver had pointed a "copper-colored" firearm at him while traveling on the outer loop of I-695 near Wilkens Av…
Thousands Without Power As Flash Floods Slam Maryland (DEVELOPING) Thousands Without Power As Flash Floods Slam Maryland (DEVELOPING)
Thousands Without Power As Flash Floods Slam Maryland (Developing) Crews are working around the clock to repair hundreds of outages reported across the DMV as flash floods wreaked havoc across the region. Thousands were without power as of 8:15 p.m. on Monday, July 14, as storms rolled through the area, sending flood waters flowing and causing chaos for residents and businesses. Shortly before 8 p.m. on Monday night, there were reports of flash flooding throughout the region, with as many as three inches of rain falling per hour, according to reports. Weather expected 5p-10p @MontgomeryCoMD (possibly 2-3 inches of rain per hour.)***@mcfrs upstaffing Sw…
Suspected Maryland Murder-Suicide In Maryland Under Investigation: Police (DEVELOPING) Suspected Maryland Murder-Suicide In Maryland Under Investigation: Police (DEVELOPING)
Suspected Maryland Murder-Suicide In Maryland Under Investigation: Police (Developing) Two people are dead, including the suspected gunman, after a shooting in Dundalk that is being investigated as a possible murder-suicide, police said. Officers with the Baltimore County Police Department responded to reports of a shooting in the 8200 block of Bullneck Road around 4:20 p.m. on Monday, July 7, authorities said. One man was found on scene with gunshot wounds to his upper body. He was pronounced dead at the scene. #BCoPD Officers are currently on the scene of homicide in the area of Faircross & Bullneck Road., 21222. One individual has been pronounced deceased. Prelimin…
Maryland School Worker Had Inappropriate Relationship With Student, Police Say Maryland School Worker Had Inappropriate Relationship With Student, Police Say
Maryland School Worker Had Inappropriate Relationship With Student, Police Say A former Baltimore County Public Schools employee is behind bars after being accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a student at a local high school, police announced. Donovan Michaud, 30, was arrested by Baltimore County Crimes Against Children detectives following reports that he was involved with a student at Overlea High School, where he worked as a building service worker, authorities announced on Thursday, July 3. Michaud has been charged with multiple counts of fourth-degree sex offense. He is currently being held without bond at the Baltimore County Detention Center, …
‘Vital Rescue Equipment’ Stolen From Maryland Fire Station, Officials Say ‘Vital Rescue Equipment’ Stolen From Maryland Fire Station, Officials Say
‘Vital Rescue Equipment’ Stolen From Maryland Fire Station, Officials Say A Maryland firehouse is on high alert after vital rescue equipment was stolen off its fire engines during a break-in, officials said. The Cockeysville Volunteer Fire Company, on York Road in Baltimore County, confirmed the burglary happened early Thursday morning, July 3, while staff was not inside the building. In a statement, Fire Company President Colleen Hawkins-Ball said the equipment that was taken is critical for emergency operations — and worse, could be used in other burglaries or to cause further destruction. She said the building was properly secured at the time of the theft, an…
Historic Maryland Church Goes Up In Flames After Lightning Strike During Heat Wave Historic Maryland Church Goes Up In Flames After Lightning Strike During Heat Wave
Historic Maryland Church Goes Up In Flames After Lightning Strike During Heat Wave A lightning strike sparked the two-alarm fire that tore through a historic Catholic church in Maryland during a brutal heat wave earlier this week, Baltimore County fire officials confirmed. Crews were called to St. Rita Catholic Church on the 2900 block of Dunleer Road in Dundalk shortly after 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 1, after 911 dispatchers received a call reporting flames coming from a second-floor window. Within minutes, firefighters arrived to find smoke and fire showing from the church's second floor and bell tower.  The scene of the church fire in Baltimore County. B…
Firefighters Battle Blaze At Historic Maryland Church Amid Heat Wave (PHOTOS) Firefighters Battle Blaze At Historic Maryland Church Amid Heat Wave (PHOTOS)
Firefighters Battle Blaze At Historic Maryland Church Amid Heat Wave (Photos) Baltimore County firefighters braved oppressive heat while battling a two-alarm blaze that tore through a historic Maryland church Tuesday afternoon. Crews were called around 3 p.m. on July 1, to St. Rita Catholic Church on the 2900 block of Dunleer Road in Dundalk, where flames and smoke were seen pouring from the building’s bell tower. 2nd ALARM BUILDING FIRE 2900 BLK Dunleer Rd | #BCoFD Crews arrived to fire showing | Crews actively working to extinguish and contain the fire| PIO Enroute |DT 14:34 pic.twitter.com/Jbran2skrx — Baltimore County Fire Department (@BaltCoFire) July 1, 2025…