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Good Samaritan Helps Officers Capture Stabbing Suspect Targeting Elderly Woman In Maryland: PD Good Samaritan Helps Officers Capture Stabbing Suspect Targeting Elderly Woman In Maryland: PD
Good Samaritan Helps Officers Capture Stabbing Suspect Targeting Elderly Woman In Maryland: PD A District man seemingly randomly stabbed a 66-year-old woman sitting alone on a bench in Montgomery County before attempting to take off on foot back toward DC, though a Good Samaritan wasn't about to let him get away that easy. Dwayne Johnson, 39, has been charged with attempted murder and other offenses following a reported stabbing early on Monday morning in Chevy Chase, police say. According to the Montgomery County Department of Police, shortly before 9:30 a.m. on Sept. 16, officers from the Montgomery County Police Department, Metro Transit Police Department and the DC Metropoli…

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Two ATV Riders Killed After Being Struck By Train In Baltimore County Two ATV Riders Killed After Being Struck By Train In Baltimore County
Two ATV Riders Killed After Being Struck By Train In Baltimore County Two people riding ATVs on the tracks in Baltimore County suffered critical injuries after being struck by an Amtrak train on Sunday night, police say. At approximately 8:30 p.m. on Sept. 16, first responders from White Marsh were called to Schafer's Lane and CSX Railway 21237 to probe a crash involving an four-wheeler and Amtrak train. According to the Baltimore County Police Department the riders were on the tracks at the time they were struck. #bcofd personnel at the Unit Blk of Schaffers Lane at CSK RWY. Subject/s reported struck by Amtrak train while riding 4 wheelers on tracks. I…

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Threat Temporarily Shuts Down AMC Movie Theater In Baltimore County; No Threat To Public: PD Threat Temporarily Shuts Down AMC Movie Theater In Baltimore County; No Threat To Public: PD
Threat Temporarily Shuts Down AMC Movie Theater In Baltimore County; No Threat To Public: PD A phoned in threat to a Baltimore County movie theater led to a temporary evacuation of the building and put the pause on several movie-goers Sunday afternoon, police say. Officers were called at around 2:15 p.m. on Sept. 15 to the AMC Theaters location in the 8100 block of Honeygo Boulevard in White Marsh, where there was a reported threat made targeting the theater. The theater was temporarily closed for several hours while crews investigated the threat and ultimately determined that it was unfounded. No details about the nature of the threat has been released by the police. At approxim…

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Officer-Involved Shooting Lands One On Administrative Leave In Prince George's County: Police Officer-Involved Shooting Lands One On Administrative Leave In Prince George's County: Police
Officer-Involved Shooting Lands One On Administrative Leave In Prince George's County: Police A member of the Bowie Police Department has been placed on administrative leave after discharging a weapon that struck a vehicle, officials say. At approximately 8 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 12, an officer pulled over to assist with what was believed to be a stranded motorist in the northbound Collington Road near US-50.  While approaching the vehicle, police say that the officer discharged their firearm, though it remains unclear later in the afternoon what caused the gun to go off. No one was injured, but a passing vehicle was struck by the bullet. The officer was placed on administra…

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Several Assisted From Two Alarm Fire On Top Floor Of Maryland Apartment Complex Several Assisted From Two Alarm Fire On Top Floor Of Maryland Apartment Complex
Several Assisted From Two Alarm Fire On Top Floor Of Maryland Apartment Complex An early morning accidental two-alarm fire left several displaced on Thursday in Montgomery County. First responders were called at around 5:40 a.m. on Sept. 12 to the 18200 block of Lost Knife Circle in Montgomery Village, where there was a reported fire in the top floor of a three-story apartment building. More… Lost Knife Circle, Montgomery Village, Initial 911 report of fire in a closet in 3rd floor apartment, 1st arriving @mcfrs FFs encountered fire coming from 3rd floor, pic.twitter.com/6wJ0lLOq9v — Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) September 12, 2024 Upon arrival, approximately 75 firef…

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Man Who Violently Assaulted Woman During Planned Attack In Maryland Arrested, Released: Sheriff Man Who Violently Assaulted Woman During Planned Attack In Maryland Arrested, Released: Sheriff
Man Who Violently Assaulted Woman During Planned Attack In Maryland Arrested, Released: Sheriff A man who laid in wait behind his victim's home before violently attacking a woman in Charles County turned himself in to the sheriff's office to face justice, officials say. Waldorf resident Edwin Geovany Argueta-Tobar, 34, was wanted following a domestic-related assault that was meticulously planned, leading to an alert to the community. Officers from the Charles County Sheriff's Office responded late on Saturday, Sept. 7 to the 5000 block of La Plata, where a woman reported she left her home to take some items outside when Argueta-Tobar accosted her from behind. Investigators …

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Getaway Driver Who Provided Gun To Shooter Caught On School Bus Camera In Maryland Sentenced Getaway Driver Who Provided Gun To Shooter Caught On School Bus Camera In Maryland Sentenced
Getaway Driver Who Provided Gun To Shooter Caught On School Bus Camera In Maryland Sentenced A 21-year-old getaway driver implicated in a Montgomery County shootout will spend decades in prison for an incident that was caught on camera, authorities announced on Friday. Callen Baker, 21, of Jefferson, was sentenced by a Circuit Court judge to 400 years in prison, with all but 30 suspended following a shooting in March 2023. Baker and Zachary Ciccantelli, 24, both of Rockville, were found guilty earlier this year on an 18-count indictment that includes charges of assault and weapons offenses, according to the Montgomery County State's Attorney. Prosecutors say that on March 1, 2023,…

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Maryland Man Arrested For Indecent Exposure On Sligo Creek Trail: Park Police Maryland Man Arrested For Indecent Exposure On Sligo Creek Trail: Park Police
Maryland Man Arrested For Indecent Exposure On Sligo Creek Trail: Park Police A 24-year-old man has been arrested in connection to an indecent exposure incident along the Sligo Creek Trail in Takoma Park last month. Maryland-National Park Police in Montgomery County announced this week that Hyattsville resident Jose Ivan Cordova-Blanco has been arrested for an incident reported on Saturday, Aug. 17. We have arrested a suspect in relation to an indecent exposure that occurred along the Sligo Creek Trail. Our detectives would like to hear from anyone who may have more information. pic.twitter.com/MyzjG4aESv — Park Police MC (@ParkPolice) September 4, 2024 The arr…

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Suspect Wanted For Murder Of 34-Year-Old Maryland Father Apprehended In DC: Police Suspect Wanted For Murder Of 34-Year-Old Maryland Father Apprehended In DC: Police
Suspect Wanted For Murder Of 34-Year-Old Maryland Father Apprehended In DC: Police A 23-year-old man has been charged with multiple counts of murder in connection to the fatal shooting of Bowie native Jakel Stone on Saturday. Hyattsville resident Lawrence Fox, Jr. has been identified and charged for his alleged role in the death of Stone, 34, in Landover during the holiday weekend, authorities announced on Wednesday. According to the Prince George's County Police Department, officers were called on Saturday, Aug. 31, where they found Stone in the 6900 block of Hawthorne Street suffering from gunshot wounds in a parking lot. He was taken to an area hospital, where he died…

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Police ID District Man Killed During Labor Day Shooting In Maryland Near DC Border Police ID District Man Killed During Labor Day Shooting In Maryland Near DC Border
Police ID District Man Killed During Labor Day Shooting In Maryland Near DC Border New details have been released by the Montgomery County Department of Police following a deadly Labor Day shooting in Silver Spring. Officers were called at around 11 a.m. on Sept. 2 to the 8000 block of 13th Street in Silver Spring, where there was a reported shooting not far from the DC border. Police say that District resident Jamar Emmanuel Jenifer was found in an alley suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene by first responders. No suspect has been identified as of Tuesday afternoon. PIO is en route. Media staging area to be determined. #MCPNew…

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'Unlawful Exhibition Driving' Event In Anne Arundel County Dismantled Overnight: State Police 'Unlawful Exhibition Driving' Event In Anne Arundel County Dismantled Overnight: State Police
'Unlawful Exhibition Driving' Event In Anne Arundel County Dismantled Overnight: State Police Seven people were arrested over the course of six hours as Maryland State Police broke up nearly a dozen "unlawful exhibition driving events" overnight, officials say. Troopers were busy on Saturday night and Sunday morning in Baltimore, Prince George's and Anne Arundel counties, responding to several locations in the region where up to 200 people gathered in parking lots and attempted to shut down certain intersections. Police say that they responded to these locations:  10:40 p.m.: 5710 A Wabash Ave. in Baltimore; 11:10 p.m.: 2880-2894 Rolling Road in Windsor Mill; 11:49 p.m.: 3…

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One Killed, One Hospitalized In Head-On Maryland Crash, State Police Say (DEVELOPING) One Killed, One Hospitalized In Head-On Maryland Crash, State Police Say (DEVELOPING)
One Killed, One Hospitalized In Head-On Maryland Crash, State Police Say (Developing) One person was killed and a second hospitalized in a head-on crash in Harford County on Wednesday afternoon, state police say. Shortly before 1 p.m. on Aug. 28, Maryland State Police troopers were called to investigate a reported crash on Route 152 (Mountain Road) near Singer Road in Joppatowne, where there were two people with serious injuries. According to investigators, a 72-year-old man was driving a Buick LeSabre northbound along the roadway when the man crossed over the center lane and struck a Toyota Corolla head-on. The driver of the Buick was rushed the the University of Mary…

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