Man Packing Explosive Devices Broke Into Estranged GF's Home: Maryland Fire Marshal Man Packing Explosive Devices Broke Into Estranged GF's Home: Maryland Fire Marshal
Man Packing Explosive Devices Broke Into Estranged GF's Home: Maryland Fire Marshal A man who was found with a suspected improvised explosive device (IED) after breaking into his ex-girlfriends home is behind bars and facing serious charges, according to the Office of the Maryland Fire Marshal. Andrew Ervin Romack, 62, was arrested following a joint investigation by the fire marshal and Maryland State Police following a reported burglary earlier this week at an Allegany County home. Investigators say that shortly after 1 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 11, troopers were called to the 20300 block of Lower Georges Creek Road, where it is alleged Romack forced his way into his estranged…
Predator Preying On Maryland Teens While Out On Bail Learns Prison Fate: Feds Predator Preying On Maryland Teens While Out On Bail Learns Prison Fate: Feds
Predator Preying On Maryland Teens While Out On Bail Learns Prison Fate: Feds The Maryland man who used multiple phones and online apps to target teens - even while he was out on bail and charges were pending - will spend years in prison for coercing and enticing minors, federal authorities announced. Michael Vance Culpepper, 56, of Walkersville, was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison after being busted by an undercover officer posing as a 13-year-old girl online, and then doubling down after being released by a judge. He had faced life in prison. According to his guilty plea, in April and May 2023, Culpepper used cellphones and online applications to "persuade…
Police ID 77-Year-Old Man Killed In Single-Vehicle Maryland Crash Police ID 77-Year-Old Man Killed In Single-Vehicle Maryland Crash
Police ID 77-Year-Old Man Killed In Single-Vehicle Maryland Crash An investigation has been launched by the Charles County Sheriff's Office following a fatal midday single-vehicle crash on Tuesday afternoon.  La Plata resident James Stewart, 77, has been identified by investigators as the driver found dead inside a vehicle that struck a telephone pole. According to the sheriff's office, shortly after 4:30 p.m. on Nov. 12, officers responded to the 5900 block of Bicknell Road in Indian Head to investigate the reported crash. Investigators determined that Stewart was driving on Bicknell Road when he lost control, went off the roadway, and struck the t…
Jackpot-Winning 'FAST PLAY' Lottery Ticket Worth $287K Sold At Maryland BJ's Jackpot-Winning 'FAST PLAY' Lottery Ticket Worth $287K Sold At Maryland BJ's
Jackpot-Winning 'FAST Play' Lottery Ticket Worth $287K Sold At Maryland BJ's Lottery officials are encouraging players to check their Wild Bonus X10 tickets after the final jackpot-winning 'FAST PLAY' ticket was sold at an area big-box retailer. A customer at BJ's Wholesale Club on Constant Friendship Boulevard in Abingdon purchased the gold on Tuesday, Nov. 12 and is worth a $287,056 prize that remains unclaimed a day later. According to officials, "FAST PLAY games are like scratch-offs, without the scratching." Tickets can be purchased at any lottery retailer or Maryland Lottery vending machine. The latest winner has been advised to sign the back o…
Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck By Lexus Last Month In Montgomery County: Police Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck By Lexus Last Month In Montgomery County: Police
Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck By Lexus Last Month In Montgomery County: Police A Gaithersburg man struck by a car while crossing Veirs Mill Road in Rockville on Oct. 30 has died from his injuries, Montgomery County police said. Luis Rios Chirinos, 28, was hit around 5:24 a.m. by a black Lexus GS near the intersection with Robindale Drive as he attempted to cross from the median, police said.  The driver remained on the scene and is cooperating with the investigation, according to the Montgomery County Department of Police. Chirinos was transported to a nearby hospital but died on Monday, Nov. 11, according to authorities. The Montgomery County Collision Reconst…
Man Who Defied Protective Order 111 Times Released On Bond In Maryland, Sheriff Says Man Who Defied Protective Order 111 Times Released On Bond In Maryland, Sheriff Says
Man Who Defied Protective Order 111 Times Released On Bond In Maryland, Sheriff Says A North Carolina man was released by a judge, but faces a long list of charges in Maryland after allegedly violating a domestic-related protective order a staggering 111 times, according to the sheriff's office. Officers assigned to the sheriff's office's Judicial Services Domestic Violence Unit were recently tipped off that Dennis Lee Jalbert, 44, who was wanted in connection to the violations involving a Charles County resident, was in North Carolina. Investigators say that the officers contacted the State's Attorney's Office, which agreed to extradite him back to Maryland to fa…
Cybersecurity Issue Hits Giant, Food Lion, Other Supermarkets, Parent Company Says Cybersecurity Issue Hits Giant, Food Lion, Other Supermarkets, Parent Company Says
Cybersecurity Issue Hits Giant, Food Lion, Other Supermarkets, Parent Company Says A cybersecurity “issue” has led the parent company of a supermarket chain to disconnect some systems to protect them. Ahold Delhaize USA said it recently detected a cybersecurity issue within its US network. "Immediately upon detecting the issue, our security teams began an investigation with the assistance of external cybersecurity experts," the company said. "We also notified law enforcement." The move affects: Stop & Shop, which has around 400 locations in New England, New York, and New Jersey; Hannaford, with stores in eastern upstate New York and New England; Giant Company, with…
Convict Caught With Cache Of Illegal Weapons Arrested In Maryland, Sheriff Says Convict Caught With Cache Of Illegal Weapons Arrested In Maryland, Sheriff Says
Convict Caught With Cache Of Illegal Weapons Arrested In Maryland, Sheriff Says The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office arrested a fugitive who was wanted after being caught with a small armory of illegal weapons. Jerod Adam Taylor was arrested at his home at approximately 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 12 following the investigation into a domestic assault reported in the 20000 block of Goddard Road in Lexington Park, where deputies made a startling discovery. Investigators say that deputies learned that Taylor was reported to possess multiple firearms, which were found in plain view within the home after he fled the area. They made note that Taylor is legally prohibite…
Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy Tapped To Head Trump's New Dept. Of Government Efficiency Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy Tapped To Head Trump's New Dept. Of Government Efficiency
Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy Tapped To Head Trump's New Dept. Of Government Efficiency President-Elect Donald Trump continues to fill his cabinet with loyalists and his biggest supporters following his sweeping victory in last week's election.  He announced Tuesday, Nov. 12, that two billionaire former rivals turned allies, Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, would head up his new Department of Government Efficiency.  Related: Trump Nominates NY Rep. Elise Stefanik As UN Ambassador The tech entrepreneur, age 53, and the 39-year-old Harvard and Yale Law grad will be tasked with major cuts in government spending. Trump called it "The Manhattan Project" for a new…
Winning Numbers For Tuesday, Nov. 12 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $361M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Tuesday, Nov. 12 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $361M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Tuesday, Nov. 12 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $361M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Tuesday, Nov. 12 Mega Millions drawing. The estimated jackpot is $261 million with a $169.2 million cash option. The winning numbers for Tuesday's drawing are: 18-31-33-64-68 with a Mega Ball of 17 and a Megaplier of 3X If no winner wins the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 15.  Lottery players have a 1 in 302,575,350 chance of winning a Mega Millions jackpot by matching all five balls plus the gold Mega Ball, according to officials. There ar…
Drug Bust In MD Leads To Seizure Of Stash Capable Of Causing 'Hundreds Of Lethal Doses:' Police Drug Bust In MD Leads To Seizure Of Stash Capable Of Causing 'Hundreds Of Lethal Doses:' Police
Drug Bust In MD Leads To Seizure Of Stash Capable Of Causing 'Hundreds Of Lethal Doses:' Police A multi-agency investigation in Northern Maryland led to the recovery of tens of thousands of dollars worth of dangerous drugs that could have killed hundreds and landed three behind bars, authorities announced on Tuesday. The Frederick High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) group executed search and seizure warrants in the 1000 block of Monroe Avenue in Frederick and on a vehicle in Hagerstown on Monday night, leading to a massive bust and multiple arrests. Those charged:  Jayden Isaiah Stephon, 20, of Hagerstown; Christion Sayyid Gill, 26, of Hagerstown; Jamil Nicholas Gardne…
Teen With History Of Violence Arrested After Carjacking Elderly Woman In Maryland: Police Teen With History Of Violence Arrested After Carjacking Elderly Woman In Maryland: Police
Teen With History Of Violence Arrested After Carjacking Elderly Woman In Maryland: Police A 16-year-old who has already racked up a lengthy rap sheet across Baltimore is facing fresh charges after carjacking an elderly woman, according to police. In a harrowing incident on Monday afternoon, an 83-year-old woman was violently carjacked while retrieving her belongings from her vehicle in the 6700 block of Park Heights Avenue in Baltimore.  Officers arrived at approximately 2:50 p.m. on Nov. 11, where they found the woman suffering from multiple injuries to her forearms and knees that had to be treated by paramedics. Investigators learned that two suspects, described as Black…
Federal Indictment Of Maryland Sheriff 'Dismissed With Prejudice' By Judge Federal Indictment Of Maryland Sheriff 'Dismissed With Prejudice' By Judge
Federal Indictment Of Maryland Sheriff 'Dismissed With Prejudice' By Judge Frederick County Sheriff Chuck Jenkins had some strong words after the federal charges against him were dropped, claiming that it was a politically-motivated move that had a major impact on his friends and family. On Tuesday, charges against the sheriff in a federal gun case were dismissed with prejudice after 597 days in what the sheriff called a "malicious" attack on him and his character. "With almost 35 years in law enforcement, I've always believed in the justice system," Jenkins said. "I've never seen anything like this in my life."  Sheriff Chuck Jenkins to address media fo…
Police ID District Man Shot, Killed During Event At Maryland Park Police ID District Man Shot, Killed During Event At Maryland Park
Police ID District Man Shot, Killed During Event At Maryland Park A suspect is at large days after a District man was shot and killed near a Maryland park over the weekend, police say. The Prince George's County Police Department is seeking the public's assistance as they attempt to identify and locate a shooter wanted in connection to the death of Morris "JuJu" Haskins, Jr. on Friday afternoon. Officers were called shortly before 6 p.m. on Nov. 8 to a park in the 7700 block of Walker Mill Road, where there was a reported shooting in the area with one victim down. Haskins was found outside suffering from a gunshot wound. He was rushed to an area hospital…
Manhunt Continues For Murder Suspect Wanted In Connection To May Slaying In Maryland: Police Manhunt Continues For Murder Suspect Wanted In Connection To May Slaying In Maryland: Police
Manhunt Continues For Murder Suspect Wanted In Connection To May Slaying In Maryland: Police Seen him?  The Prince George’s County Police Department (PGPD) is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Fausto Galeano-Soriano, a 44-year-old man from Riverdale, who is wanted in connection with a brutal homicide that took place earlier this year.  The incident, which left 53-year-old Angel Martinez dead, occurred on May 5, and despite months of investigation, Galeano-Soriano remains at large. According to investigators, officers responded to a distress call on May 5 regarding an unresponsive man lying on Riverdale Road, a busy stretch that runs through several residential …
Man Charged For Multiple Indecent Exposure Incidents At Montgomery County Businesses: Police Man Charged For Multiple Indecent Exposure Incidents At Montgomery County Businesses: Police
Man Charged For Multiple Indecent Exposure Incidents At Montgomery County Businesses: Police A man who first exposed himself to employees at an area restaurant then at Safeway in Montgomery County days later has been charged, now investigators are concerned there could be additional victims. Steven Randolph, 31, was arrested at a bus stop and charged with indecent exposure following a pair of incidents that were reported at multiple businesses. According to the Montgomery County Department of Police, early on Thursday, Oct. 31, Randolph walked into Olney Ledo's Pizza in the 3400 block of Olney Laytonsville Road while employees were prepping the restaurant for the day. Randolph was…
Fireball Lights Up Sky, Captivating Hundreds Across Maryland Fireball Lights Up Sky, Captivating Hundreds Across Maryland
Fireball Lights Up Sky, Captivating Hundreds Across Maryland A bright fireball streaked across the East Coast on Monday, Nov. 11, catching the attention of hundreds of people from Connecticut to Virginia (did you see it? Send footage to clevine@dailyvoice.com). The American Meteor Society reported that 236 people witnessed the fireball around 7:48 p.m., with sightings spanning 13 states, the District of Columbia, and Ontario, Canada (click here for the sightings map). Witnesses described the fireball as a striking light blue or green that illuminated the sky for four to seven seconds, moving diagonally from the upper right to the lower left. The eve…
Luck Strikes Twice in Maryland: 'Powerball' and 'Bonus Match 5' Winners Rake In $200K In Prizes Luck Strikes Twice in Maryland: 'Powerball' and 'Bonus Match 5' Winners Rake In $200K In Prizes
Luck Strikes Twice in Maryland: 'Powerball' and 'Bonus Match 5' Winners Rake In $200K In Prizes If you’re a Maryland lottery player, check those tickets!  This weekend saw a lucky streak with Marylanders raking in a combined $200,000 in draw game winnings, courtesy of Powerball and Bonus Match 5. In Charles County, a Powerball ticket purchased at NSR Mart in Hughesville matched the numbers 03-21-24-34-46, with a Powerball of 09 for the drawing on Monday, Nov. 11.  The player opted for the Power Play multiplier, which was 3X for that draw, elevating the $50,000 prize to $150,000. Meanwhile, in Westminster, a Bonus Match 5 ticket sold at the 7-Eleven on Baltimore Boulevard o…
Trump Expected To Select Marco Rubio As Secretary Of State, Kristi Noem To Head DHS Trump Expected To Select Marco Rubio As Secretary Of State, Kristi Noem To Head DHS
Trump Expected To Select Marco Rubio As Secretary Of State, Kristi Noem To Head DHS President-elect Donald Trump is expected to add two well-known national political figures to his Cabinet this week. According to multiple reports, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio will be his choice for secretary of state, and South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem will lead the Department of Homeland Security. According to The New York Times, which first reported the news, Trump could still change his mind at the last minute about Rubio's selection. The son of Cuban immigrants, the 53-year-old Rubio was elected to the Senate in 2010. He was one of Trump's opponents in the 2016 Republican Presidential prim…
Winning Numbers For Monday, Nov. 11 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $103M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Monday, Nov. 11 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $103M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Monday, Nov. 11 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $103M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Monday, Nov. 11 Powerball drawing. The estimated jackpot is $103 million with a $48.6 million cash option after a player in Georgia recently won the jackpot and reset the prize pool.  If no winner claims the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 13. The winning numbers for Monday's drawing were 03-21-24-34-46 with a Powerball of 09 and the Power Play was 3X. Lottery players have a 1 in 292,201,338 chance of winning a Powerball jackpot by matching all five balls plu…
Former Congressman, Gubernatorial Candidate Lee Zeldin Named To Trump's Cabinet Former Congressman, Gubernatorial Candidate Lee Zeldin Named To Trump's Cabinet
Former Congressman, Gubernatorial Candidate Lee Zeldin Named To Trump's Cabinet President-elect Donald Trump has selected former New York congressman and gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin to run the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). In a statement on Monday, Nov. 11, Trump said Zeldin "will ensure fair and swift deregulatory decisions that will be enacted in a way to unleash the power of American businesses," adding that Zeldin will still maintain "the highest environmental standards." In a post on social media, Zeldin said, "It is an honor to join President Trump’s Cabinet as EPA Administrator. "We will restore US energy dominance, revitalize our auto indu…
Residents In Maryland Spooked By Human-Shaped Halloween Decoration Found Hanging From Tree Residents In Maryland Spooked By Human-Shaped Halloween Decoration Found Hanging From Tree
Residents In Maryland Spooked By Human-Shaped Halloween Decoration Found Hanging From Tree An investigation was launched in Calvert County over the weekend following complaints from neighbors about a potentially insensitive decoration that was leftover from Halloween, officials say. Members of the sheriff's office were called over the weekend to a home in Dunkirk, where there were reports from local homeowners about a "human-shaped object (that) had been seen hanging from a tree in the front yard of a residence."  According to the Calvert County Sheriff's Office, "concerned citizens initially believed the object to be a racially-motivated statement, causing alarm in the comm…
Police In Maryland ID 'Kind, Gentle, Caring Young Man' Shot on Baltimore-Washington Parkway Police In Maryland ID 'Kind, Gentle, Caring Young Man' Shot on Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Police In Maryland ID 'Kind, Gentle, Caring Young Man' Shot on Baltimore-Washington Parkway New details have been released by the Baltimore Police Department as they continue to investigate the shooting of a 22-year-old man on I-295 last week. Shortly after 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7, officers were called to the southbound lanes of the interstate near Annapolis Road, where they found Isaiah Shackleford inside his vehicle suffering from a "severe gunshot wound."  Investigators say that Shackleford was driving a gray 2017 Mazda 3 south on South Monroe Street onto the ramp of I-295 and onto the interstate, where they found Shackleford suffering from the gunshot woun…
Grammy-Nominated DMV Artist Shaboozey To Play Halftime Show At Bears-Lions Thanksgiving Game Grammy-Nominated DMV Artist Shaboozey To Play Halftime Show At Bears-Lions Thanksgiving Game
Grammy-Nominated DMV Artist Shaboozey To Play Halftime Show At Bears-Lions Thanksgiving Game Grammy-nominated DMV native Collins Obinna Chibueze - better known as Shaboozey - had a banner week. Fresh off of multiple Grammy nominations, the NFL confirmed that the Woodbridge native would be the featured artist at during the halftime show of the Detroit Lions-Chicago Bears game on Thanksgiving. The game begins at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 28, and can be viewed on CBS. Got our foot on the gas...Thanksgiving Halftime powered by Verizon will feature GRAMMY-nominated singer-songwriter, Shaboozey! 🎶 🤠#CHIvsDET │ 📺 CBS @shaboozeysjeans@verizon pic.twitter.com/nWrjjWYpQr — Detroi…
One Dead After Weekend Crash With Scooter, SUV In Maryland: Police One Dead After Weekend Crash With Scooter, SUV In Maryland: Police
One Dead After Weekend Crash With Scooter, SUV In Maryland: Police The Prince George's County Police Department has identified the 30-year-old man who was killed in a crash on Saturday night. Oxon Hill resident Darius Robinson, 30, was involved in a fatal three-vehicle crash with a scooter and SUV in Temple Hills that left him with critical injuries, according to authorities. The crash was reported shortly before 9:30 p.m. on Nov. 9 in the 4400 block of Wheeler Road, where officers found Robinson suffering from traumatic injuries.  He was rushed to an area hospital, where he was later pronounced dead, officials said on Monday, Nov. 11.  Accordi…
Police ID Pedestrian Killed By Hit-Run Driver Near I-695 On-Ramp In Maryland Police ID Pedestrian Killed By Hit-Run Driver Near I-695 On-Ramp In Maryland
Police ID Pedestrian Killed By Hit-Run Driver Near I-695 On-Ramp In Maryland A 35-year-old man was killed by a hit-and-run driver near an on-ramp of I-695 in Anne Arundel County, according to police. Edward Broseker, Jr., who has no fixed address, has been identified by investigators as the person killed overnight by a driver who fled the scene in Glen Burnie. According to a spokesperson from the Anne Arundel County Police Department, shortly after 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 10, officers were called to the area of Ritchie Highway at the on-ramp of the interstate, where there were reports of a man down in the roadway after being struck by a driver. Upon arrival, firs…
Family Safe, House Destroyed By Massive Montgomery County Fire Family Safe, House Destroyed By Massive Montgomery County Fire
Family Safe, House Destroyed By Massive Montgomery County Fire A fast-moving fire left a family of six displaced in Montgomery on Monday morning and reportedly caused millions of dollars in damages, officials say. Fire crews were called at around 2:30 a.m. on Nov. 11 to the 21700 block of Peachtree Road in Barnesville, where there was a massive house fire that tore through a residence and spread to vehicles in the driveway. Twitter/@mcfrsPIO Firefighters also had to contend with trick conditions, as the home was in an area without hydrants in the area, forcing them to haul in thousands of gallons of water to help battle the blaze. Twitter/@mcfrsPI…
Trump Taps Congressional Ally Elise Stefanik For UN Ambassador Post, Picks Border Czar Trump Taps Congressional Ally Elise Stefanik For UN Ambassador Post, Picks Border Czar
Trump Taps Congressional Ally Elise Stefanik For UN Ambassador Post, Picks Border Czar President-elect Donald Trump has picked one of his strongest allies in Congress to serve as United States ambassador to the United Nations and a former member of his first administration as border czar. Rep. Elise Stefanik, age 40, was first elected to New York's 21st District in 2014 and is the House Republican Conference Chair, the youngest woman to hold that post. "Elise is an incredibly strong, tough, and smart America First fighter," Trump said in a statement to CBS News. CNN first reported the news late Sunday, Nov. 10. Trump also decided on another native New Yorker for a…
These Are Maryland's Top Public Elementary Schools: New Rankings Released These Are Maryland's Top Public Elementary Schools: New Rankings Released
These Are Maryland's Top Public Elementary Schools: New Rankings Released Montgomery County is the place to be for parents with young children according to a new Niche report listing Maryland's top elementary schools. It was a clean sweep in the top five for Montgomery County, which led the latest rankings recently released by the organization following lists for the top middle and high schools in the country.  To determine the "best public schools in America," Niche's ranking was "based on rigorous analysis of academic and student life data from US Department of Education along with test scores, college data, and ratings collected from millions of Niche use…
Downed Power Line To Blame For Massive Two-Alarm Brush Fire In Northern Maryland Woods (VIDEO) Downed Power Line To Blame For Massive Two-Alarm Brush Fire In Northern Maryland Woods (VIDEO)
Downed Power Line To Blame For Massive Two-Alarm Brush Fire In Northern Maryland Woods (Video) The ongoing dry conditions throughout the region led to a large brush fire in Harford County that resulted in one firefighter suffering an injury, according to officials. First responders from multiple agencies in Northern Maryland and Pennsylvania were called at around 7:45 a.m. on Saturday morning to a brush and woods fire in the area of Baldhill Lane and Silver Lane in Darlington after being alerted to flames by a utility worker in the area. According to officials, the initial call came from a Delmarva Power technician, who found the flames spreading across the hillside near the Susqueha…
Second Baltimore DPW Employee Dies While On Duty, Department Confirms Second Baltimore DPW Employee Dies While On Duty, Department Confirms
Second Baltimore DPW Employee Dies While On Duty, Department Confirms For the second time in three months, a member of the Baltimore City Department of Public Works has died on the job, authorities announced. Timothy Cartwell, a solid waste worker assigned to the Reedbird Sanitation Yard died on Friday morning after sustaining critical injuries while collecting trash in an alleyway in the 1800 block of Baker Street. Cartwell was rushed to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center, where he later died from his injuries, officials confirmed.  His death comes months after Robert Silver II, also a member of the Bureau of Solid Waste, died on the job af…