Revenge Killer Caught On Camera At Maryland Restaurant Convicted, Prosecutors Say (VIDEOS) Revenge Killer Caught On Camera At Maryland Restaurant Convicted, Prosecutors Say (VIDEOS)
Revenge Killer Caught On Camera At Maryland Restaurant Convicted, Prosecutors Say (Videos) A Maryland man faces more than a century behind bars after being convicted for a brazen, caught-on-camera restaurant murder in Montgomery County that prosecutors say was a calculated act of retaliation. A jury found Markus Dowdy, 34, of Silver Spring, guilty of second-degree murder and other offenses following a violent shooting and assault that was caught on camera, prosecutors announced on Monday, March 3. Markus Tyrell Dowdy Montgomery The deadly shooting happened just before 6 p.m. on Nov. 4, 2023, at America’s Best Wings in the White Oak Shopping Center on New Hampshire Ave…
Pedestrian Killed By Driver Fleeing Traffic Stop In Prince George's County: AG Pedestrian Killed By Driver Fleeing Traffic Stop In Prince George's County: AG
Pedestrian Killed By Driver Fleeing Traffic Stop In Prince George's County: AG A fugitive wanted for rape struck and killed a pedestrian in Prince George’s County while fleeing police, authorities said. Warren Leonard, 23, of Washington, DC, was wanted for second-degree rape when a Hyattsville City Police officer attempted a traffic stop around 10:15 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 28. Leonard briefly stopped in the 3300 block of East-West Highway before taking off westbound, investigators said. The officer ended the pursuit near 23rd Avenue, but moments later, Leonard lost control, swerved onto the shoulder, and fatally struck a pedestrian in the 2200 block of East-West Highwa…
Police Impersonator Who Posed As State Trooper Learns Prison Fate In Maryland Police Impersonator Who Posed As State Trooper Learns Prison Fate In Maryland
Police Impersonator Who Posed As State Trooper Learns Prison Fate In Maryland A Baltimore man who impersonated a Maryland State Trooper and illegally possessed firearms has been sentenced to prison following a trial in Harford County, officials announced. Edward Renard Kyler Sr., 42, was convicted of possession of a firearm with a felony conviction after a two-day jury trial before Judge Alex Allman, according to the Harford County State’s Attorney’s Office. The conviction stems from a search warrant executed in June 2022 at Kyler’s residence in the 1100 block of Iron Bark Court in Bel Air. Deputies discovered a black backpack containing three BB guns, a Glock 9mm m…
Road Rage Shooter Convicted In Violent I-95 Incident In Maryland: State Police Road Rage Shooter Convicted In Violent I-95 Incident In Maryland: State Police
Road Rage Shooter Convicted In Violent I-95 Incident In Maryland: State Police A Baltimore County man accused of drug and weapons offenses following a road rage incident on I-95 in Howard County has been convicted, state police announced. Owings Mills resident Quwan Gordon, 48, was arrested in connection to a midday shooting last summer after firing at another driver during an incident. On Friday, Jan. 31, officials said that Gordon has been convicted of attempted murder, first-degree assault, and related weapons offenses following a three-day trial. He remains detained at the Baltimore County Detention Center on related narcotics and weapons charges. “The…
Illegal Procedures Performed On Malnourished Dogs In Maryland Cruelty Case: Sheriff Illegal Procedures Performed On Malnourished Dogs In Maryland Cruelty Case: Sheriff
Illegal Procedures Performed On Malnourished Dogs In Maryland Cruelty Case: Sheriff Two people are facing serious charges after members of the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office rescued dozens of dogs who were living in "unsafe and unhealthy conditions," authorities announced. Kelvin Lovern Shepherd, 51, and Dominique Tiasha Parrish, 35, both of Charlotte Hall, were taken into custody following an extensive investigation that concluded on Wednesday with their arrests for animal cruelty. On Jan. 15, deputies responded to a home in the 30000 block of Gershwin Road in Charlotte Hall to probe a suspected animal cruelty case. Upon arrival, deputies found dogs malnourished…
Convicted Killer Gets Harsh Sentence For Armed Robbery Of Parkinson's Patient In Maryland Convicted Killer Gets Harsh Sentence For Armed Robbery Of Parkinson's Patient In Maryland
Convicted Killer Gets Harsh Sentence For Armed Robbery Of Parkinson's Patient In Maryland A Baltimore man with a chilling past as a convicted murderer has been handed a 20-year sentence after robbing a former co-worker suffering from Parkinson’s disease at gunpoint. Keith Curtis, 57, who served time for the brutal 1995 killing of a retired Johns Hopkins professor, was sentenced to 20 years for robbery and firearm possession by a Baltimore City judge, who went 10 years beyond the sentencing guidelines, authorities announced.  The decision was based on Curtis’ violent history and failure to reform, the Baltimore City State's Attorney's Office said. The November 2023 robbery …
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.…
Maryland Man Threatens Ex With Gun, Runs—But Doesn't Get Far, Sheriff Says Maryland Man Threatens Ex With Gun, Runs—But Doesn't Get Far, Sheriff Says
Maryland Man Threatens Ex With Gun, Runs—But Doesn't Get Far, Sheriff Says A Waldorf man who allegedly put a gun to his ex-girlfriend’s chin and threatened her during a violent confrontation didn’t stay on the run for long, police said. The chaos unfolded around 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, in the 100 block of Smallwood Village Center in Waldorf when Clarence Antonio Bennett, 41, reportedly approached his ex as she was walking on the sidewalk.  Things escalated quickly. Bennett allegedly yelled at the woman, pulled out a gun, chambered a round, and pressed the weapon against her chin while threatening her, according to investigators.  The victim told …
Businesses Burglarized Before High-Speed Multi-Highway Pursuit In Maryland: Police Businesses Burglarized Before High-Speed Multi-Highway Pursuit In Maryland: Police
Businesses Burglarized Before High-Speed Multi-Highway Pursuit In Maryland: Police A series of commercial burglaries in Pasadena sparked a high-speed police pursuit early on Monday morning, ending with the arrest of one suspect and the recovery of a stolen handgun, authorities said. District resident Kendall Demarius Walton, 26, was taken into, and two other suspects were able to get away following an investigation into a reported burglary that led to led them to discover several other similar instances. Seven businesses were targeted in the spree, according to Anne Arundel County Police: King’s Cleaners – 8101 Jumpers Hole Road; Beauty Nails – 8103 Jumpers Hole Road; P…
'Flash Mob' Theft Ring Hits Maryland: Four Charged in $800K Crime Spree: AG 'Flash Mob' Theft Ring Hits Maryland: Four Charged in $800K Crime Spree: AG
'Flash Mob' Theft Ring Hits Maryland: Four Charged in $800K Crime Spree: AG Four men have been indicted in connection with an organized retail crime ring responsible for 37 thefts across six Maryland counties, causing approximately $800,000 in losses, authorities announced Monday. The suspects are accused of overwhelming stores with “flash mob” tactics, targeting high-end retail items, and reselling stolen goods.  Attorney General Anthony Brown revealed details about the operation, which spanned Howard, Baltimore, Anne Arundel, Montgomery, Queen Anne’s, and Prince George’s counties. Those charged include: Donte Bernard Shaw, 34, of Washington, DC; Taquan An…
Teen Charged As Adult For Shooting Near School Bus Using Gun Stolen Out Of Clinton: Police Teen Charged As Adult For Shooting Near School Bus Using Gun Stolen Out Of Clinton: Police
Teen Charged As Adult For Shooting Near School Bus Using Gun Stolen Out Of Clinton: Police A 16-year-old already being charged as an adult for a shooting earlier this year involving a teen exiting a school bus in Montgomery County is facing new charges after being linked to a reported August shooting, police say. Clarksburg resident Jaiden Ochieng was first identified and charged following a shooting that was reported in March in the 19300 block of Archdale Road in Germantown. According to a spokesperson from the Montgomery County Police Department, at around 3 p.m. on Wednesday, March 13, Ochieng arrived at a bus stop in a stolen Hyundai, and when his would-be 15-year-old v…
Recently Released Convict Caught With Rifle, Drugs In Maryland: Police Recently Released Convict Caught With Rifle, Drugs In Maryland: Police
Recently Released Convict Caught With Rifle, Drugs In Maryland: Police Daquan Hammond can't keep himself out of trouble with the law. The 29-year-old Hammond is facing fresh charges in Howard County after recently being released from custody in Delaware for a shooting and setting up shop in Howard County, police say. According to the Elkton Police Department, at around 2:20 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 3, officers completed a weeks-long investigation into the distribution of drugs out of the New Eastern Motel on East Pulaski Highway - specifically room 309. New Eastern Motel Google Maps street view Investigators say that a serach and seizure warrant execute…