$22K In Cocaine, Fentanyl Seized During Maryland Drug Ring Takedown, Officials Say $22K In Cocaine, Fentanyl Seized During Maryland Drug Ring Takedown, Officials Say
$22K In Cocaine, Fentanyl Seized During Maryland Drug Ring Takedown, Officials Say Two people are behind bars months after investigators uncovered a major drug and firearms operation in Maryland, authorities announced. Antonio Alfonso Liason, 38, and Jessica Brooke Smith, 47, both of Westminster, were arrested earlier this month, after detectives executed search warrants at six locations across Carroll County and Baltimore City, according to the Carroll County Drug and Firearms Trafficking Task Force. The takedown followed a six-month-long investigation that targeted the trafficking of large quantities of narcotics in and around the Carroll corridor and surrounding areas,…
62 Infected Deer Detected In Maryland As Fatal Disease Spreads To New County 62 Infected Deer Detected In Maryland As Fatal Disease Spreads To New County
62 Infected Deer Detected In Maryland As Fatal Disease Spreads To New County Maryland wildlife officials say chronic wasting disease (CWD) is spreading again—this time into a new part of the state. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources confirmed 62 white-tailed deer tested positive for CWD in 2024, with one new case reported for the first time in Howard County, prompting state officials to expand the CWD management zone in 2025. “Unfortunately, chronic wasting disease continues to spread nationally, regionally, and within the state of Maryland,” said Karina Stonesifer, director of the DNR’s Wildlife and Heritage Service. Most infected deer came from known ho…
Motorcyclist Killed In High-Speed Crash On I-695 In Maryland, Police Say Motorcyclist Killed In High-Speed Crash On I-695 In Maryland, Police Say
Motorcyclist Killed In High-Speed Crash On I-695 In Maryland, Police Say A Towson man was killed in a violent motorcycle crash on I-695 in Baltimore County, Maryland State Police said. Jamahl Sutton, 37, died at the scene after his motorcycle slammed into a trailer and then hit a parked vehicle on the shoulder, investigators confirmed Monday, June 23. The crash was reported shortly after 9 p.m. Sunday, June 22, on the inner loop of I-695 at Perring Parkway.  Troopers from the Maryland State Police Golden Ring Barrack responded after receiving calls about a motorcycle crash. Police said Sutton was riding at a high rate of speed and tried to pass a Dodge Ra…
Toddler’s Car Shot On I-83 In Maryland; Trucker Arrested At TA Stop, State Police Say Toddler’s Car Shot On I-83 In Maryland; Trucker Arrested At TA Stop, State Police Say
Toddler’s Car Shot On I-83 In Maryland; Trucker Arrested At TA Stop, State Police Say A long-haul trucker from Illinois is behind bars in Maryland after police say he opened fire on a car with a 2-year-old inside — and he may be tied to three other highway shootings the same night. Christian Ramos, 28, of Aurora, IL, was arrested in Cecil County and is facing three counts of attempted first-degree murder and related gun charges, Maryland State Police said Friday, June 20. Troopers say Ramos fired at a Toyota Prius with three people inside, including a toddler, just before midnight on Wednesday, June 18, while they were traveling on southbound I-83 near Shawan Road in Baltimo…
Maryland Gym Teacher Reportedly Inappropriately Touched Students: Police (DEVELOPING) Maryland Gym Teacher Reportedly Inappropriately Touched Students: Police (DEVELOPING)
Maryland Gym Teacher Reportedly Inappropriately Touched Students: Police (Developing) A gym teacher at a Baltimore County middle school is behind bars after allegedly touching students inappropriately, police announced. Jordan Adams, 28, was arrested on Wednesday, June 18, by detectives with the Baltimore County Crimes Against Children Unit, officials confirmed. Adams, who worked as a gym teacher at Northwest Academy in Pikesville, is charged with multiple counts of second-degree assault, police said. Adams remains held without bond at the Baltimore County Detention Center. The investigation is ongoing.  Detectives are urging parents and guardians to come forward wit…
Maryland Grandmother Dies After 'Courageous Battle' Following House Fire Maryland Grandmother Dies After 'Courageous Battle' Following House Fire
Maryland Grandmother Dies After 'Courageous Battle' Following House Fire A Maryland mother of three has died after suffering catastrophic injuries in a devastating house fire in Jessup last week, authorities confirmed. Stephanie Jones, 51, succumbed to her injuries on Saturday, June 14, days after she was pulled from a burning home with third-degree burns over 75 percent of her body, Howard County Police announced on Wednesday, June 18. The Jessup fire. Howard County Fire and Rescue Jones passed peacefully, surrounded by her son, Marquis Owens, and siblings Nathan Jones, Melissa (Jones) Williams, and Laura Jones, her family said. The fire broke out arou…
$50K Powerball Ticket Almost Tossed By Philly Man Found In Car After Maryland Snack Stop $50K Powerball Ticket Almost Tossed By Philly Man Found In Car After Maryland Snack Stop
$50K Powerball Ticket Almost Tossed By Philly Man Found In Car After Maryland Snack Stop He almost threw $50,000 in the trash — then he cleaned out his car. A Philadelphia man who goes by the moniker “Philly Jawn” is celebrating a surprise $50,000 Powerball win after nearly forgetting about the ticket — and almost tossing it out with the garbage, Maryland Lottery officials said. On June 4, the busy engineer stopped at Woodlawn Mart on Woodlawn Drive in Baltimore County to grab some snacks before heading home.  On a whim, he bought a few Lottery tickets. Then he forgot about them. More than a week later, while cleaning out his car, “Philly Jawn” found the tickets in a ba…
Teacher Sexually Abused Minor On School Property In Maryland: Officials Teacher Sexually Abused Minor On School Property In Maryland: Officials
Teacher Sexually Abused Minor On School Property In Maryland: Officials A Baltimore County public school teacher is behind bars without bond after being charged with sexually abusing a minor on school property, police announced. Sean Brooks, 40, was arrested by detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department’s Crimes Against Children Unit, the agency said on Tuesday, June 11. The charges stem from “alleged crimes that occurred on school premises,” investigators said. Brooks is currently being held at the Baltimore County Detention Center. Police did not identify the school where the abuse is alleged to have taken place. No other information has been re…
Gun-Waving Driver Busted With Coke, Weapons After I-695 Road Rage In Maryland, Police Say Gun-Waving Driver Busted With Coke, Weapons After I-695 Road Rage In Maryland, Police Say
Gun-Waving Driver Busted With Coke, Weapons After I-695 Road Rage In Maryland, Police Say A Maryland man pulled a gun in a road rage blow-up—then got caught with cocaine and a stash of firearms at his job and home, state police say. Travis Dontray Thomas, 26, of Dundalk, was arrested on Thursday, June 5, after troopers say he flashed a gun at another driver during a traffic fight on I-695 near I-95 in Baltimore County. The drama started around 11 a.m. Wednesday, when troopers from the Golden Ring Barrack got a 911 call about a road rage incident. A driver pointed a silver firearm at them and their passenger during an apparent road-rage interaction while traveling on outer loop …
Woman Fatally Struck By School Bus In Maryland ID’d: Police Woman Fatally Struck By School Bus In Maryland ID’d: Police
Woman Fatally Struck By School Bus In Maryland ID’d: Police A 55-year-old woman was killed after falling into traffic and being struck by a school bus in Baltimore County, authorities confirmed. Lisa Hennessey died at the scene after she fell into the roadway and was hit by a 2015 International Bus near Philadelphia Road and Ridge Road in Rossville around 1:55 p.m. on Wednesday, June 4, Baltimore County Police said. Investigators say that Hennessey was treated at the scene of the crash by first responders, who ultimately pronounced her dead at the scene. The bus was reportedly en route to pick up students on Wednesday afternoon. No other injur…
Human Remains Found At Patapsco Valley State Park In Maryland (DEVELOPING) Human Remains Found At Patapsco Valley State Park In Maryland (DEVELOPING)
Human Remains Found At Patapsco Valley State Park In Maryland (Developing) Parts of Patapsco Valley State Park were closed in Maryland on Wednesday afternoon when a hiker made a grisly discovery, according to multiple reports. Maryland Natural Resources Police say that human remains were located near the Forest Glen Trail in the Baltimore County park, prompting an intensive investigation on June 4. No details about the investigation have been released by police. The incident remains under investigation. This is a developing story. Check Daily Voice for updates as more information is released. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribu…
Maryland Family Welcomes Baby, Then Loses Everything In Lightning-Fueled House Fire Maryland Family Welcomes Baby, Then Loses Everything In Lightning-Fueled House Fire
Maryland Family Welcomes Baby, Then Loses Everything In Lightning-Fueled House Fire One day after welcoming their newborn daughter into the world, a Maryland family lost everything in a freak lightning-sparked house fire — including their home, belongings, and beloved pet. The devastating blaze broke out shortly before 9:50 p.m. Friday, May 30, on Gunpowder Road in Hampstead, just as thunderstorms rolled through northern Baltimore County, according to the Hereford Volunteer Fire Company. Firefighters arrived to find flames tearing through a two-story home, with fire showing from the front and side of the structure. “(Crews) assumed first due engine responsibilities and es…