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Two Teens Among Four Hit With Hundreds Of Charges For Gun Shop Burglaries In Maryland Two Teens Among Four Hit With Hundreds Of Charges For Gun Shop Burglaries In Maryland
Two Teens Among Four Hit With Hundreds Of Charges For Gun Shop Burglaries In Maryland Four suspects are facing hundreds of charges for their alleged roles in a string of commercial burglaries and attempted burglaries of gun stores in Maryland, authorities announced on Tuesday. Between December 2023 and March 2024, officials say that the group is connected to at least 10 incidents in Anne Arundel, Prince George's, and Baltimore counties. Those charged:  Cy'juan Hemsley, 19, of District Heights, who was charged with 200 counts;  Mahkiya McQuinn-Woodley, 20, of Baltimore, who was charged with 189 counts; A 17-year-old from Temple Hills who was charged with 199 count…
Teen Rapper 'Baby K' Sentenced For Failed School Bus Attack In Maryland: State's Attorney Teen Rapper 'Baby K' Sentenced For Failed School Bus Attack In Maryland: State's Attorney
Teen Rapper 'Baby K' Sentenced For Failed School Bus Attack In Maryland: State's Attorney Kaedon Holland - also known as drill rapper "Baby K" - has received a harsh sentenced after he admitted to the premeditated school bus attack that took Prince George's County by storm, State's Attorney Aisha Braveboy announced on Thursday. The now 17-year-old pleaded guilty to murder and weapons offenses following the botched attack on another teenager when his gun malfunctioned on the bus as he sought to kill him. On Friday, Prince George's County State's Attorney Aisha Braveboy announced that Holland has been sentenced to 25 years in prison. "This sentence brings closure and account…
Maryland Teen Busted With Weapon Reported Stolen In Virginia Charged As Adult, Sheriff Says Maryland Teen Busted With Weapon Reported Stolen In Virginia Charged As Adult, Sheriff Says
Maryland Teen Busted With Weapon Reported Stolen In Virginia Charged As Adult, Sheriff Says A 17-year-old passenger didn't make it difficult for members of the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office during a traffic stop, when he was caught with a loaded handgun stolen out of Virginia hidden in plain sight, officials say. On Sunday, July 28, a sheriff's deputy on patrol stopped the teen driver in a Ford F-150 for reported equipment violations in Lexington Park, and while approaching the truck, found a firearm leaning against the passenger's left leg, prompting an investigation. The driver and passenger - who have not been identified by the sheriff's office - were detained, the Ford se…
Teen Convicted Of Killing Dad Visiting Daughter During Lunch Break In Baltimore: AG Teen Convicted Of Killing Dad Visiting Daughter During Lunch Break In Baltimore: AG
Teen Convicted Of Killing Dad Visiting Daughter During Lunch Break In Baltimore: AG A teenager in Baltimore has been convicted of killing a 27-year-old father while on his way to visit his young daughter, the Maryland Attorney General's Office announced. Parris Harris, 19, has been found guilty of the first-degree murder of Desmond Gardner in January 2023 following a three-day trial earlier this month.  According to prosecutors, on Jan. 26, 2023, Gardner was ambushed by three people - including Harris - who fired more than 20 shots at him in the 3400 block of Spelman Road in the Cherry Hill neighborhood. They noted that Gardner was unarmed and shot in the back a…
Teen Brothers Playing With Fire Burn Down Maryland Playground Equipment, Document It: Sheriff Teen Brothers Playing With Fire Burn Down Maryland Playground Equipment, Document It: Sheriff
Teen Brothers Playing With Fire Burn Down Maryland Playground Equipment, Document It: Sheriff Two teen brothers caused hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage at a Frederick County playground after playing with fire and burning some of the equipment, according to the sheriff's office. In late June, first responders were called to Green Hill Park in the 2800 block of Decatur Drive in Adamstown, where they were met by playground equipment on fire. The fire caused extensive damage to several pieces of playground equipment that was estimated at approximately $230,000. During the investigation, two brothers - 14 and 15 years old - from the neighborhood were identified as those respon…
Minor Killed, Adult Injured During Shooting In Maryland Neighborhood, Police Say Minor Killed, Adult Injured During Shooting In Maryland Neighborhood, Police Say
Minor Killed, Adult Injured During Shooting In Maryland Neighborhood, Police Say Police are probing a possible shootout in Prince George's County that left one minor dead overnight in Suitland. Officers from the Prince George's County Police Department were called at around 6:40 p.m. on Thursday, June 27 to investigate reports of shots fired in the 7400 block of Towne Park Road. Google Maps street view Upon arrival, they found a juvenile suffering from a fatal gunshot wound, and a second man was also shot. His injuries were considered non-life-threatening.  Investigators say that detectives believe that more than one person fired guns and multiple people we…
Tipsters Lead Officers To Four Teens Caught Breaking Into Vehicles At Maryland Mall: Sheriff Tipsters Lead Officers To Four Teens Caught Breaking Into Vehicles At Maryland Mall: Sheriff
Tipsters Lead Officers To Four Teens Caught Breaking Into Vehicles At Maryland Mall: Sheriff A member of the Charles County community saw something, and said something, leading to the apprehension of four teens who were caught breaking into vehicles at St. Charles Towne Center, officials say. On Monday afternoon, officers were called to the parking lot after being tipped off about a group of minors who were spotted using tools to break into cars. According to the Charles County Sheriff's Office, when officers arrived to investigate, the four suspects scattered on foot, but were quickly apprehended. Investigators say that it was later determined that at least three vehicles were br…
Teen Responsible For Bomb Threat That Forced Maryland High School Evacuation, Police Say Teen Responsible For Bomb Threat That Forced Maryland High School Evacuation, Police Say
Teen Responsible For Bomb Threat That Forced Maryland High School Evacuation, Police Say A teenager has been identified as the person who was responsible a bomb threat that forced an evacuation at a Montgomery County high school. Officers from the Montgomery County Department of Police were called to the Walt Whitman High School on Friday morning to investigate a reported threat. An alert was issued by the agency shortly before 11 a.m. on June 7 regarding a possible threat targeting the building, though it was also determined to be not valid and there was never any danger to the school. On Tuesday, June 11, investigators announced that they identified a 15-year-old as the…
Child Recovering At Hospital After Accidentally Shooting Herself In Maryland Apartment: Police Child Recovering At Hospital After Accidentally Shooting Herself In Maryland Apartment: Police
Child Recovering At Hospital After Accidentally Shooting Herself In Maryland Apartment: Police A 3-year-old girl is recovering at an area hospital and a teen is facing a weapons charge after the child accidentally shot herself inside a Montgomery Village apartment, police say. Shortly after noon on Tuesday, June 4, officers were called to the 18700 block of Walkers Choice Road, where there was a report of an injured child. The girl was taken by Montgomery County Fire and Rescue personnel to an area hospital, where she underwent surgery. During a subsequent search of the residence, police say that they found a .40 caliber privately manufactured weapon, and a 15-year-old, who does not…
Minors In Stolen Vehicles Crash 29 Hours Apart In Separate Incidents In MD, Sheriff Says Minors In Stolen Vehicles Crash 29 Hours Apart In Separate Incidents In MD, Sheriff Says
Minors In Stolen Vehicles Crash 29 Hours Apart In Separate Incidents In MD, Sheriff Says Teens in Harford County continue to keep running the sheriff's office through the ringer following a pair of incidents involving stolen cars that resulted in crashes over the course of 29 hours. On Tuesday, the sheriff's office reported that investigators have resolved two separate incidents involving underage suspects who stole vehicles and property, resulting in a host of charges for the children. A long day for members of the Harford County Sheriff's Office began at approximately 1:40 p.m. on Friday, May 10, when deputies responded to a report of a stolen white Kia Optima on Harford…
Teen Identified As Person Responsible For Bomb Threat At Maryland Middle School (UPDATED) Teen Identified As Person Responsible For Bomb Threat At Maryland Middle School (UPDATED)
Teen Identified As Person Responsible For Bomb Threat At Maryland Middle School (Updated) A 13-year-old has been identified as the person responsible or a bomb threat targeting a Montgomery County middle school earlier this year. In March, Lakelands Park Middle School had to shelter-in-place following a threat that was made targeting the building posted on social media. The bomb threat was reported shortly before 8:45 a.m. on Friday, March 15, and ultimately deemed to be not credible, and there was no threat to students or staff. UPDATE: The Shelter-in-Place has been lifted at Lakelands Park Middle School. https://t.co/5bxuVFtAdc — Gaithersburg Police (@GPDNews) March 1…
Men Posing As Women On Social Media Lured Victims To Armed Robberies In Maryland, Sheriff Says Men Posing As Women On Social Media Lured Victims To Armed Robberies In Maryland, Sheriff Says
Men Posing As Women On Social Media Lured Victims To Armed Robberies In Maryland, Sheriff Says Five suspects between the ages of 17 and 21 have been identified and apprehended after posing as a woman on a social media dating app and robbing their marks, according to the Charles County Sheriff's Office. This week, detectives arrested five suspects who were implicated in several armed robberies that date back to Tuesday, April 9, officials say. Those arrested:  Darius Lerenzo Mearis, 21, of White Plains; Justin Amari Banks, 18, of Waldorf; Jerrell Maurice Grey, 20, of Waldorf; Two 17-year-old men from Waldorf. In each case, investigators say that the group used fake profiles of …
20 Juveniles Arrested For Series Of Armed Carjackings Across Baltimore: State’s Attorney 20 Juveniles Arrested For Series Of Armed Carjackings Across Baltimore: State’s Attorney
20 Juveniles Arrested For Series Of Armed Carjackings Across Baltimore: State’s Attorney Nearly two dozen juveniles were arrested for a series of armed carjackings throughout Baltimore, authorities announced Wednesday, April 3. The investigation into the repeated armed carjackings and related offenses began in mid-October and ended with charges for 20 juveniles between the ages of 12 and 53 incidents for a total of 113 cases across seven of the nine police districts in the city. "There can be no question that this group contributed significantly to the uptick in juvenile crime and carjackings that Baltimore experienced in 2023," said State's Attorney Ivan J. Bates. "W…
Teen Charged As Adult For School Assault That Left Student Seriously Injured In MD: Sheriff Teen Charged As Adult For School Assault That Left Student Seriously Injured In MD: Sheriff
Teen Charged As Adult For School Assault That Left Student Seriously Injured In MD: Sheriff A teen student at a Southern Maryland high school will be charged as an adult for a group assault that left a classmate with potentially life-threatening injuries, the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office announced. An investigation has been launched after five students attacked another in the hallway of Chopticon High School earlier this month, resulting in the arrest of at least one juvenile, who is facing criminal charges. The assault was reported on Monday, March 4.  According to investigators, the five suspects attacked the student, and "specifically, during the assault, this suspe…
Teen Charged As Adult With Attempted Murder For Baltimore Shooting, Police Say Teen Charged As Adult With Attempted Murder For Baltimore Shooting, Police Say
Teen Charged As Adult With Attempted Murder For Baltimore Shooting, Police Say A teen was arrested and charged as an adult with the attempted murder of a 16-year-old in Baltimore last December, authorities announced. Police responded to investigate reports of a shooting and found the victim wounded from gunfire near the 4100 block of Edgehill Avenue just after 2:10 p.m. on Dec. 14, 2023. He was taken to the hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect, a 17-year-old male, was arrested on a warrant on Wednesday, Feb. 21 and taken to the Central Booking Intake Facility, where he was charged as an adult for attempted first-de…
Teen Charged As Adult With Attempted Murder For Baltimore Shooting, Police Say Teen Charged As Adult With Attempted Murder For Baltimore Shooting, Police Say
Teen Charged As Adult With Attempted Murder For Baltimore Shooting, Police Say A teen is being charged as an adult with the attempted murder of a 20-year-old man in Baltimore last month, authorities announced. Police responded to investigate reports of a shooting near the 5400 block of Sagra Road and found the man wounded from gunfire shortly before 3:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 5. He was taken to the hospital for treatment as police determined that the shooting had occurred on the 5600 block of Sagra Road. A follow-up investigation found that the 17-year-old suspect shot the victim near the 1300 block of Woodburne Avenue before fleeing to the 5400 block of Sagra Road, w…
Two Teens Busted Bailing Out Of Vehicle In Baltimore With Drugs, Weapons Inside, Police Say Two Teens Busted Bailing Out Of Vehicle In Baltimore With Drugs, Weapons Inside, Police Say
Two Teens Busted Bailing Out Of Vehicle In Baltimore With Drugs, Weapons Inside, Police Say Two teens were busted after bailing out of a stolen vehicle containing drugs and weapons in Baltimore on Tuesday, Feb. 6, police said. Officers patrolling near Poplar Grove were alerted to a stolen vehicle in the area via a license plate reader, according to the Baltimore Police Department. The BPD’s Aviation Unit ‘Foxtrot’ responded and followed the stolen vehicle before two males ages 16 and 18 bailed out and were located shortly afterward. A follow-up search of the vehicle turned up a handgun, two loaded magazines, cell phones, and marijuana, police said. The suspects were arrested an…
Teen Arrested For Shooting That Left Man With Critical Injuries In Harford County: Sheriff Teen Arrested For Shooting That Left Man With Critical Injuries In Harford County: Sheriff
Teen Arrested For Shooting That Left Man With Critical Injuries In Harford County: Sheriff Weeks after a man had to be airlifted to a Maryland hospital with critical injuries following a shooting in Harford County, the sheriff's office says that a teen suspect has been taken into custody. A 17-year-old is in custody and is being charged for the January shooting of Rosedale resident Oluwatishe Oluwatamilore Ilori, 22, who was struck multiple times by the gunman, according to investigators. Shortly after 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan 17, deputies were called to the area of Harford Square Drive at O&P Court in Edgewood to investigate reports of shots fired with one person down. …
Three Teens Arrested For Armed Carjacking Of Rideshare Driver In Southeast DC, Police Say Three Teens Arrested For Armed Carjacking Of Rideshare Driver In Southeast DC, Police Say
Three Teens Arrested For Armed Carjacking Of Rideshare Driver In Southeast DC, Police Say Three teens are facing charges after assaulting a rideshare driver and stealing his vehicle over the weekend in Southeast DC, police say. Shortly before 5:20 p.m. on Jan. 20, the driver picked up three teens at South Capitol Street and Southern Avenue, SW and took them to an alley in the area of Horner Place and Wilmington Place SE. Wilmintgon Place SE Google Maps street view Once there, one of the teens took out a handgun and demanded the driver's keys, which he refused, according to investigators. The teens the assaulted him, stole his property, and fled in his vehicle. With an …
Trespassing Teen Busted With Gun To Be Charged As Adult For Incident At Maryland HS: Sheriff Trespassing Teen Busted With Gun To Be Charged As Adult For Incident At Maryland HS: Sheriff
Trespassing Teen Busted With Gun To Be Charged As Adult For Incident At Maryland HS: Sheriff A minor wanted in connection to a recent incident at Great Mills High School is facing criminal charges after a trespassing incident this week, the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office announced. On Saturday morning, investigators executed a search and seizure warrant at a home in the 46000 block of Radford Lane in Lexington Park as they sought to apprehend a minor who was at large following an incident at the school. According to the sheriff's office, on Wednesday, Jan. 17, staff members at Great Mills High School spotted four unauthorized people walking through the hallways, and after being…
Armed Teen To Be Tried As Adult After Being Busted With Stolen Honda In Maryland: Police Armed Teen To Be Tried As Adult After Being Busted With Stolen Honda In Maryland: Police
Armed Teen To Be Tried As Adult After Being Busted With Stolen Honda In Maryland: Police A 16-year-old from Gaithersburg will face serious charges after being caught in a stolen car with a loaded semiautomatic weapon in his pocket, according to police in Montgomery County. Last month, detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police's Auto Crime Enforcement Section (ACES) spotted a stolen 2023 Honda Accord in the 12100 block of Darnestown Road, and when they approached, they found a 16-year-old in the driver's seat with a loaded Taurus 9mm semiautomatic in his pocket. He was arrested without incident. According to police on Monday, it was later determined that the ca…
Carjacker Not Quick Enough To Escape From Would-Be Victim In Maryland, Police Say Carjacker Not Quick Enough To Escape From Would-Be Victim In Maryland, Police Say
Carjacker Not Quick Enough To Escape From Would-Be Victim In Maryland, Police Say Vigilante justice is alive and well in Baltimore. A would-be carjacking victim took matters into his own hands and didn't let a burgeoning teen criminal get away after a pair attempted to flee the scene of the crime, but was't quick enough this time. At around 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday night, police say that a 27-year-old man was approached in the 3500 block of Dolfield Avenue by two Black men who attempted to gain access to his vehicle, though he refused, prompting the duo to scatter, one on foot and one in a red Toyota. They picked the wrong guy to mess with. The victim proceeded to get out …
Teen To Be Tried As Adult For Attempted Murder Of 47-Year-Old Man In Maryland: Police Teen To Be Tried As Adult For Attempted Murder Of 47-Year-Old Man In Maryland: Police
Teen To Be Tried As Adult For Attempted Murder Of 47-Year-Old Man In Maryland: Police Police say that a 15-year-old has been charged with attempted murder following a midday shooting last week in Baltimore. At around 4:45 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 9, officers from the Baltimore Police Department were called to the 4300 block of Belair Road, where there was a reported shooting with one person suffering from a gunshot wound that left him with minor injuries.  On Wednesday morning, department officials announced that investigators found that the 15-year-old was involved in an altercation, and when the older man attempted to intervene, the teen took out a gun and fired, hittin…
Teen Arrested In August For Auto Theft Busted With Carjacked Vehicle: Baltimore Police Teen Arrested In August For Auto Theft Busted With Carjacked Vehicle: Baltimore Police
Teen Arrested In August For Auto Theft Busted With Carjacked Vehicle: Baltimore Police Police in Baltimore are working to determine if a pair of teens busted in a stolen vehicle are linked to any other recent auto thefts or carjackings in the region. At around 10:10 a.m. on Thursday morning, detectives were working an auto theft initiative in Southwest Baltimore when police say they spotted a vehicle stolen during a carjacking while patrolling in the 600 block of North Longwood Street. With an assist from a police helicopter, the detectives were able to track the stolen vehicle to the 3400 block of West Lexington Street, at which point two teens bailed out of the car and atte…
Teen Airlifted To Maryland Hospital After Being Shot, Sheriff Says Teen Airlifted To Maryland Hospital After Being Shot, Sheriff Says
Teen Airlifted To Maryland Hospital After Being Shot, Sheriff Says A teenager is recovering in Northern Maryland after being shot and airlifted to an area hospital overnight, according to a spokesperson for the Harford County Sheriff's Office. Shortly after 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday night, deputies responded to the 1300 block of Harford Square Drive in Edgewood, where there was a reported shooting involving a minor. Upon arrival, they found a 15-year-old boy suffering from a gunshot wound to his upper body, and he was treated at the scene before being airlifted by a Maryland State Police helicopter to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center, where he was…
Child Knew He Would Not Be Charged For Repeated School Bomb Threats In Maryland, Sheriff Says Child Knew He Would Not Be Charged For Repeated School Bomb Threats In Maryland, Sheriff Says
Child Knew He Would Not Be Charged For Repeated School Bomb Threats In Maryland, Sheriff Says A child responsible for multiple bomb threats targeting schools in Montgomery County has been identified, according to police. This month, administrators received emailed threats targeting Montgomery Blair High School on five separate occasions, as well as Oak View Elementary School and Silver Spring International School, forcing multiple lockdowns and evacuations of students and staff. Montgomery County Police Chief Marcus Jones said on Wednesday morning that investigators identified a 12-year-old as the person responsible for all seven bomb threats, which he admitted to detectives. "This…
Teen To Be Charged As Adult For Attempted Murder Of 12-Year-OId Near Maryland HS Field: Police Teen To Be Charged As Adult For Attempted Murder Of 12-Year-OId Near Maryland HS Field: Police
Teen To Be Charged As Adult For Attempted Murder Of 12-Year-OId Near Maryland HS Field: Police Police say that a teenager implicated in a shooting near a Maryland high school football game will be tried as an adult for the attempted murder of a 12-year-old boy. On Friday, Sept. 1, officers from the Baltimore Police Department heard gunshots ring out in the 1100 block of Wilmot Court, not far from the Dunbar High School football field, according to officials.  Upon arrival they found the 12-year-old boy suffering from a gunshot wound and he had to be rushed to an area hospital, where he was listed in stable condition. Detectives announced on Monday that a 15-year-old boy has bee…
Minor In Critical Condition After Accidental Shooting In Maryland: Sheriff Minor In Critical Condition After Accidental Shooting In Maryland: Sheriff
Minor In Critical Condition After Accidental Shooting In Maryland: Sheriff New details have been released by the Frederick County Sheriff's Office after a minor had to be rushed to the hospital after being accidentally shot over the weekend. Shortly before 1:45 a.m. on Saturday night, officers were called to investigate a shooting in the 8000 block of Admiralty Place, where there were three minors, one of whom had been shot and had to be taken to Shock Trauma for treatment. On Monday, Oct. 2, a spokesperson for the sheriff's office confirmed that three juveniles were involved in the shooting, which was deemed accidental, and noted that each of the minors were awar…
Woman Carjacked At Knife Point Turns The Table On Minors Demanding Ride In Maryland, Police Say Woman Carjacked At Knife Point Turns The Table On Minors Demanding Ride In Maryland, Police Say
Woman Carjacked At Knife Point Turns The Table On Minors Demanding Ride In Maryland, Police Say A group of young carjackers who demanded a ride from Anne Arundel County into Baltimore learned a valuable lesson the hard way overnight.  On Wednesday night, officers were called to investigate an unusual carjacking in Glen Burnie when a group of minors got a taste of their own medicine after pulling a knife on a woman who did not go down quietly. At around 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 20, officers were called to the 6600 block of Ritchie Highway when a woman was in the parking lot of the Giant grocery store when four or five boys approached her demanding cash and a ride into the cit…
Teen To Be Charged As Adult For Bringing Loaded Handgun, Drugs Into Maryland HS: Police Teen To Be Charged As Adult For Bringing Loaded Handgun, Drugs Into Maryland HS: Police
Teen To Be Charged As Adult For Bringing Loaded Handgun, Drugs Into Maryland HS: Police A search for illegal drugs on a teen student at a Maryland high school led to the seizure of a loaded weapon inside the building, according to the Anne Arundel County Police Department. Officials say that shortly before 11 a.m. on Wednesday morning, a School Resource Officer assigned to Fairmont Heights High School in Landover was tipped off about security seizing a gun from the 17-year-old. Police say that a witness notified administrators at the school that the teen - whose name was not released due to his age - may have been in possession of drugs on school grounds. However, during a se…
Teens In Custody For Shooting That Led To School Lockdowns In Maryland Teens In Custody For Shooting That Led To School Lockdowns In Maryland
Teens In Custody For Shooting That Led To School Lockdowns In Maryland Two young teens have been identified and taken into custody for Monday's shooting that led to a lockdown at several Baltimore County schools, authorities announced. On Tuesday, a pair were placed by the Department of Juvenile Services for their alleged role in a shooting the day before in the unit block of Silerton Road that left a non-student with a gunshot wound.  According to a Baltimore County Police Department spokesperson, while a group was gathering, and a ghost gun went off, leaving the one victim with non-life-threatening injury. Officers were called to the area of Lansdowne and …