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Teen Charged As Adult For Joppatowne HS Shooting That Killed 'Charismatic, Funny' Teen: Sheriff Teen Charged As Adult For Joppatowne HS Shooting That Killed 'Charismatic, Funny' Teen: Sheriff
Teen Charged As Adult For Joppatowne HS Shooting That Killed 'Charismatic, Funny' Teen: Sheriff Classes are set to resume at Joppatown High School following Friday's fatal shooting that claimed the life of 15-year-old Warren Curtis Grant. On Sept. 6, shortly after 12:30 p.m., deputies were called to the school, where they found Grant suffering from a gunshot wound, allegedly fired by 16-year-old Jaylen Prince, who was arrested over the weekend, the Harford County Sheriff's Office announced. Grant was treated at the school until county medics arrived to airlift him to John Hopkins Bayview Hospital, where the Edgewood teen died from his injuries. During the investigation, detectives id…
Teen Dies At Hospital Following Shooting At Maryland High School Teen Dies At Hospital Following Shooting At Maryland High School
Teen Dies At Hospital Following Shooting At Maryland High School A deadly shooting at Jappatowne High School is under investigation after a teen died after being airlifted to an area hospital on Friday, the sheriff's office confirmed. Harford County Sheriff Jeffrey Gahler said that 15-year-old Edgewood resident Grant Warren Curtis died at the hospital after being shot by a 16-year-old classmate on Sept. 6 in a bathroom at the school. "I regret to be standing here again with the unfortunately news after being informed that the victim did not survive the shooting," Gahler said at a press conference. The family was notified late on Friday afternoon, he sai…
Sheriff Responds To Joppatowne High School For Reported Shooting (UPDATED) Sheriff Responds To Joppatowne High School For Reported Shooting (UPDATED)
Sheriff Responds To Joppatowne High School For Reported Shooting (Updated) New details were released by Harford County Sheriff Gahler following an isolated shooting reported at Joppatowne High School on Friday afternoon. There was an increased police presence at the school, though few confirmed details were released by officials. The school was reportedly evacuated.  Volunteer Firefighters from Joppa-Magnolia VFC and a @HarfordCoDES EMS unit are working at an incident at Joppatowne High School. Follow @Harford_Sheriff for updates. https://t.co/Y5ZBUGLQig — Harford Co., MD Fire & EMS (@HarforCoFireEMS) September 6, 2024 According to the sheriff, a 16-year…
Elementary School Music Teacher In Maryland Charged With Child Porn Offenses: Sheriff Elementary School Music Teacher In Maryland Charged With Child Porn Offenses: Sheriff
Elementary School Music Teacher In Maryland Charged With Child Porn Offenses: Sheriff An elementary school teacher in Maryland is facing nearly a dozen charges related to the possession and distribution of child porn, officials say. Bel Air resident Dominic J. Lafrancesca, 27, was arrested by members of the Harford County Sheriff's Office, authorities announced on Tuesday morning after he was charged with 11 counts related to the possession and distribution of child pornography. According to investigators, earlier this year, detectives with the Harford County Child Advocacy Center received information regarding suspicious Internet activity, specifically the downloading …
Man Messaging Teen Girl On Instagram Sentenced For Rape Behind Maryland Home: State's Attorney Man Messaging Teen Girl On Instagram Sentenced For Rape Behind Maryland Home: State's Attorney
Man Messaging Teen Girl On Instagram Sentenced For Rape Behind Maryland Home: State's Attorney A 30-year-old man who preyed on a teen girl looking to end their relationship in Harford County has been sentenced to likely a lifetime in prison following a conviction for multiple counts of rape, the state's attorney's office announced on Monday. Forest Hill resident Kareem Anthony Parker was found guilty earlier this summer following a near weeklong trial regarding the rape of a then 18-year-old girl in a wooded area behind her family home near the Rock Spring Swim Club in Bel Air last summer. On Aug. 12, prosecutors announced that Parker was sentenced to life with all but 50 years to se…
One Killed In Harford County Home Explosion; Maryland Fire Marshal Investigating One Killed In Harford County Home Explosion; Maryland Fire Marshal Investigating
One Killed In Harford County Home Explosion; Maryland Fire Marshal Investigating At least one person is dead and two others were injured in an apparent home explosion at a Harford County home on Sunday morning. Shortly before 6:45 a.m. on Aug. 11, first responders were called to the 2300 block of Arthur Woods Drive in Bel Air, to investigate a reported gas leak that was followed by an explosion, officials say. Volunteer Firefighters from @AbingdonFire and surrounding companies are on scene of an apparent house explosion in the 2300 block of Arthur Woods Drive in #BelAirMD. Firefighters are searching for victims. Stay away from the area. pic.twitter.com/A53xfnMx39 — H…
Maryland Man Hoping For Sex With Teen Instead Arrested By Undercover Officers: Police Maryland Man Hoping For Sex With Teen Instead Arrested By Undercover Officers: Police
Maryland Man Hoping For Sex With Teen Instead Arrested By Undercover Officers: Police An undercover investigation landed a 30-year-old Perryville man behind bars for soliciting a purported teen girl through social media, the Harford County Sheriff's Office announced. Joshua John Brown was arrested days after interacting with detectives posing as a 13-year-old girl on a social media platform, while openly acknowledging the age difference and illegality of the conversations. According to the sheriff's office, Brown identified himself as a 30-year-old named "John," and despite expressing concerns about possible consequences, he "continued to make sexually suggestive remarks," a…
Fugitive Tracked Down By Drone Admits To Burglary, Shooting In Maryland: State's Attorney Fugitive Tracked Down By Drone Admits To Burglary, Shooting In Maryland: State's Attorney
Fugitive Tracked Down By Drone Admits To Burglary, Shooting In Maryland: State's Attorney A drone proved key in helping investigators in Harford County track down a North East man wanted in connection to a shooting and burglary earlier this year who is now heading to prison. Joshua Brewster, 31, was arrested in April following a brief investigation by members of the sheriff's office after he shot a woman fleeing from a confrontation in a home on Highland Drive, according to authorities. Deputies from the Harford County Sheriff's Office were called at approximately 5:53 a.m. on April 10 to the 200 block of Highland Drive, where they found a woman who had been shot in her lower bo…
'Deeply Disappointing': Sheriff's Deputy Indicted Following Forgery Investigation In Maryland 'Deeply Disappointing': Sheriff's Deputy Indicted Following Forgery Investigation In Maryland
'Deeply Disappointing': Sheriff's Deputy Indicted Following Forgery Investigation In Maryland A member of the Harford County Sheriff's Office has been suspended after being indicted by a grand jury for a forged check scheme, authorities announced on Wednesday. Senior Deputy Shawn Forton, 40, who was assigned to the Harford County Detention Center, is facing charges following complaints from a member of the community about forgery, prompting an investigation into the officer. Google Maps street view Investigators say that detectives spoke with a woman, who knew Forton away from his work with the department, who alleged that the deputy forged a check in her name for an undisclo…
SWAT Team Captures Harford Mall Shooter 53 Miles Away At Anne Arundel Hotel: Sheriff SWAT Team Captures Harford Mall Shooter 53 Miles Away At Anne Arundel Hotel: Sheriff
SWAT Team Captures Harford Mall Shooter 53 Miles Away At Anne Arundel Hotel: Sheriff The 35-year-old man wanted in a shooting last month at the Harford Mall was captured with help from members of a SWAT team 53 miles away from the incident in Anne Arundel County, police said. Wesley Larry Lyons, 35 of Edgewood, was arrested just after 1 p.m. Sunday, June 30 by members of the Anne Arundel County Police Department’s SWAT Team, the Harford County Sheriff's Office announced. Bel Air Police Department Lyons opened fire, striking a 42-year-old Edgewood man three times in the leg and hand at the Harford Mall around 4 p.m. on June 2, as previously reported by Daily Voice.&nb…
Here's What Trump Said In Phone Call To Grieving Mom Of Slain Maryland Jogger Rachel Morin Here's What Trump Said In Phone Call To Grieving Mom Of Slain Maryland Jogger Rachel Morin
Here's What Trump Said In Phone Call To Grieving Mom Of Slain Maryland Jogger Rachel Morin Patty Morin got an unexpected phone call Thursday morning, June 20. Former President Donald Trump, who was reaching out to express his condolences, Morin's attorneys said. Patty's daughter, Rachel Morin, was killed in August 2023 while jogging on the Ma & Pa trail in Bel Air. Last weekend, her accused killer, Victor Martinez-Hernandez, was arrested in Oklahoma. Patty Morin said she was deeply touched by Trump's phone call. "He was genuine and truly wanted to know how our family was coping," she said. "He asked about Rachel and showed honest compassion for her untimely death.…
Arrest Made In Murder Of Maryland Mom Rachel Morin, Officials Say Arrest Made In Murder Of Maryland Mom Rachel Morin, Officials Say
Arrest Made In Murder Of Maryland Mom Rachel Morin, Officials Say An arrest has been made nearly a year after Rachel Morin was found dead near a Harford County trail, authorities said on Saturday. Victor Antonio Martinez-Hernandez, 23, was taken into custody in Tulsa, OK, in connection with Morin's August 2023 killing, according to the Harford County Sheriff and Morin's family's legal team. Harford County Sheriff Gahler said that DNA evidence was key in linking Martinez-Hernandez to the murder. "Three weeks ago, on May 20, which should have been Rachel's 38th birthday, investigators uncovered a lead, and we're here today to tell you Rachel's murde…
Man Messaging Teen Girl On Instagram Convicted Of Rape Behind Maryland Home: State's Attorney Man Messaging Teen Girl On Instagram Convicted Of Rape Behind Maryland Home: State's Attorney
Man Messaging Teen Girl On Instagram Convicted Of Rape Behind Maryland Home: State's Attorney A 30-year-old man who preyed on a teen girl looking to end their relationship in Harford County has been convicted of multiple counts of rape, the state's attorney's office announced on Monday. Forest Hill resident Kareem Anthony Parker was found guilty following a near weeklong trial regarding the rape of a then 18-year-old girl in a wooded area behind her family home near the Rock Spring Swim Club in Bel Air last summer. Prosecutors say that on Aug. 6, 2023, Parker met the girl after the pair communicated through Instagram messages for several weeks leading up to the assault. "Testimony …
Mall Shooting: 'Armed Dangerous' Man Wanted Week Later In Maryland, Police Say Mall Shooting: 'Armed Dangerous' Man Wanted Week Later In Maryland, Police Say
Mall Shooting: 'Armed Dangerous' Man Wanted Week Later In Maryland, Police Say A man wanted in connection to a shooting last week is still at large, and a new reward has been offered as police attempt to track him down. A new alert has been issued by Metro Crime Stoppers, which is offering a $5,000 reward as they attempt to locate Wesley Lyons, who is still on the run a week after shots were fired inside the Harford Mall.  Lisa Gregg, 60, of Edgewood and Lateia Green, 37, of Middle River have already been arrested, though the 35-year-old Lyons is still at large. Wesley Lyons is still on the run and our Detectives along with our partners at the Harford County …
Mall Shooting: 'Armed Dangerous' Man Wanted, Woman Arrested In Maryland, Police Say Mall Shooting: 'Armed Dangerous' Man Wanted, Woman Arrested In Maryland, Police Say
Mall Shooting: 'Armed Dangerous' Man Wanted, Woman Arrested In Maryland, Police Say Seen him? An alert has been issued by Metro Crime Stoppers, which is offering a reward as they attempt to track down a suspected shooter who allegedly fired shots during an altercation inside the Harford Mall on Sunday. Lisa Gregg, 60, of Edgewood and Lateia Green, 37, of Middle River have been arrested, but a new alert was issued by the agency as they attempt to track down Wesley Larry Lyons, 35, who remains at large a day after the shooting. He is considered armed and dangerous, according to police, though his vehicle was reportedly located unoccupied in Edgewood. Police say that at ar…
10-Month Investigation Leads To Charges For Nine In July 4th Maryland Shooting, Sheriff Says 10-Month Investigation Leads To Charges For Nine In July 4th Maryland Shooting, Sheriff Says
10-Month Investigation Leads To Charges For Nine In July 4th Maryland Shooting, Sheriff Says Nine search and seizure warrants have been executed and seven arrests were made in Harford County following a nearly yearlong investigation into a fatal shooting on the Fourth of July last year, authorities announced on Tuesday. Deputies were called shortly before 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday, July 4 last year to the 600 block of Edgewood Road, where there was a report of shots fired in the area of Harr Park Court in Edgewood involving at least four people. They were taken by first responders to area hospitals for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. On May 23, seven people were arrested an…
Shelter-In-Place Order Issued For Some In Harford County (DEVELOPING) Shelter-In-Place Order Issued For Some In Harford County (DEVELOPING)
Shelter-In-Place Order Issued For Some In Harford County (Developing) Some residents in Harford County have been advised to stay in their home amid police activity in the area. An alert was issued by the sheriff's office shortly before 11:20 a.m. on Wednesday, May 15 advising that those in the area of Jeannette Way and Rose Way in Bel Air should remain inside until further notice due to police activity in the area. "We appreciate the support of many of you listening on the radio, and ask you please refrain from sharing any tactical details, for the safety of everyone involved," officials said. Details about the increased police presence was unclear on Wednes…
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…
Gunman Accused Of Killing 19-Year-Old Inside Maryland McDonald's: Sheriff Gunman Accused Of Killing 19-Year-Old Inside Maryland McDonald's: Sheriff
Gunman Accused Of Killing 19-Year-Old Inside Maryland McDonald's: Sheriff A man has been apprehended after a 19-year-old was found shot to death inside a Harford County McDonald's, the sheriff's office announced. Aberdeen resident Djbril Ramatoulay, 32, has been arrested and charged in connection to the fatal Tuesday night shooting of Sebashton Charles Nocar at the fast food restaurant in Belcamp. Deputies from the Harford County Sheriff's Office were called shortly after 10:30 p.m. on April 23 to the 1300 block of Riverside Parkway, where they found Nocar inside suffering from a gunshot wound to the head. The Bel Air teen was pronounced dead at the restaur…
Suspect Wanted For June 2021 Shooting Charged With Murder Of 20-Year-Old In Maryland: Sheriff Suspect Wanted For June 2021 Shooting Charged With Murder Of 20-Year-Old In Maryland: Sheriff
Suspect Wanted For June 2021 Shooting Charged With Murder Of 20-Year-Old In Maryland: Sheriff A shooter has been charged with murder nearly three years after a 20-year-old was found shot to death in Edgewood, the Harford County Sheriff's Office announced on Friday. Journay George Tucker, 46, has been indicted in connection to the June 2021 murder of Jarmil Christopher Stewart, who was shot in the 6200 block of Edgewood Road in what is believed to be a targeted attack. Both men are from Edgewood. Deputies from the Harford County Sheriff's Office responded to the 6200 block of Edgewood Road in the area of Cedar Lake at approximately 11:45 p.m. on June 9, 2021. Officials said that up…
Canine, Eye In Sky, Help Apprehend Home Invading Sexual Assault Suspect In Northern Maryland Canine, Eye In Sky, Help Apprehend Home Invading Sexual Assault Suspect In Northern Maryland
Canine, Eye In Sky, Help Apprehend Home Invading Sexual Assault Suspect In Northern Maryland Old school and new school came together to help well-trained members of the Harford County Sheriff's Office apprehended a wanted sexual assault suspect, according to officials. For the second time in a week, deputies were able to deploy drone technology - with an assist from a police K9 - to track down a man wanted for a home invasion and alleged sexual assault in Edgewood. It was the second time in a week that investigators were able to use the tech to apprehend a wanted criminal. Shortly before midnight on Saturday, April 13, deputies were called to investigate a home invasion and report…
Drone Helps Locate Fugitive Linked To Burglary, Shooting In Maryland, Sheriff Says Drone Helps Locate Fugitive Linked To Burglary, Shooting In Maryland, Sheriff Says
Drone Helps Locate Fugitive Linked To Burglary, Shooting In Maryland, Sheriff Says A drone proved key in helping investigators in Harford County track down a North East man wanted in connection to an early morning burglary and shooting on Wednesday, officials say. Joshua Brewster, 31, was arrested following a brief investigation by members of the sheriff's office after he shot a woman fleeing from a confrontation in a home on Highland Drive, according to authorities. Deputies from the Harford County Sheriff's Office were called at approximately 5:53 a.m. on April 10 to the 200 block of Highland Drive, where they found a woman who had been shot in her lower body, though sh…
Deputies Find 41-Year-Old Man With Multiple Stab Wounds In Maryland, Sheriff Says Deputies Find 41-Year-Old Man With Multiple Stab Wounds In Maryland, Sheriff Says
Deputies Find 41-Year-Old Man With Multiple Stab Wounds In Maryland, Sheriff Says An investigation has been launched in Harford County after a man had to be rushed to an area hospital after being stabbed repeatedly, according to the sheriff's office. Edgewood resident Gregory Leon Keels, 41, has been identified by officials as the person who was assaulted early on Tuesday morning following an apparent incident on Hanson Road. Deputies were called shortly after 12:45 a.m. on April 9 to the 2500 block of Hanson Road in Edgewood to investigate a reported stabbing. Upon arrival, they found Hanson suffering from multiple wounds, and he was rushed by paramedics to a local trau…
Repeat Drug Offender Facing Harsh Penalty In Maryland: State's Attorney Repeat Drug Offender Facing Harsh Penalty In Maryland: State's Attorney
Repeat Drug Offender Facing Harsh Penalty In Maryland: State's Attorney Prosecutors in Harford County are throwing the book at a repeat drug offender who was convicted - again - of trafficking crack cocaine and faces a lengthy prison stay. Edgewood resident Xavier Alexander Stanfield, 30, who is no stranger to clashing with law enforcement, is facing decades in prison after being convicted of new charges for dealing drugs in the region after he was busted by an undercover officer. "The jury in this case confirmed that Xavier Stanfield is a drug dealer, and this verdict is a huge win for Harford County," State's Attorney Alison Healey, who personally prosecuted …
Alert Issued For 15-Year-Old Runaway Reported Missing For Days In Maryland Alert Issued For 15-Year-Old Runaway Reported Missing For Days In Maryland
Alert Issued For 15-Year-Old Runaway Reported Missing For Days In Maryland Concerns are mounting or friends and family of a 15-year-old Harford County girl who was reported missing over the weekend. An alert was issued by the Harford County Sheriff's Office regarding Tyler Lynn Wilson, who was reported missing on Friday out of Aberdeen. Wilson was last seen at approximately 6:30 a.m. on March 1 in the 700 block of Wineberry Way.  She was last seen wearing a pink puffy coat with a gray hoodie underneath, blue leggings, and black Yeezy shoes. Missing RunawayThe Harford County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in obtaining information rega…
Man Convicted Years After Victim Found Shot Under The Eye In Maryland Man Convicted Years After Victim Found Shot Under The Eye In Maryland
Man Convicted Years After Victim Found Shot Under The Eye In Maryland Loose lips sunk a Maryland man who was convicted of murder after spilling the details of a shooting to other inmates while behind bars, the Harford County State's Attorney's Office announced. Edgewood resident Alton Cumbo, 30, was found guilty following a five-day trial of second-degree murder, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, and illegal possession of a firearm following an incident in December 2021 that left one man dead after being shot in the face. On Dec. 10, 2021, deputies from the Harford County Sheriff's Office were called to Dembytown Road in Joppa, where there was a…
Man Who Killed Ex-GF While Teen Was On The Phone With Police Likely To Spend Life In Prison Man Who Killed Ex-GF While Teen Was On The Phone With Police Likely To Spend Life In Prison
Man Who Killed Ex-GF While Teen Was On The Phone With Police Likely To Spend Life In Prison A Maryland man is likely to spend the rest of his life in prison after shooting and killing his ex-girlfriend in Harford County, the state's attorney's office announced. Edgewood resident Jamar Deverick Wise, 43, pleaded guilty to first-degree murder this week and agreed to a sentence range of life suspended with all but 80 years suspended without parole for the murder of 46-year-old Kisha Blackwall. On Dec. 20, 2022, deputies from the Harford County Sheriff's Office were called to an Edgewood home when a teen girl advised that Wise and her mother were arguing in the front yard, noting that…
Suspect In Custody For Fatal Tiki Bar Shooting In Maryland, Sheriff Says Suspect In Custody For Fatal Tiki Bar Shooting In Maryland, Sheriff Says
Suspect In Custody For Fatal Tiki Bar Shooting In Maryland, Sheriff Says A man wanted on multiple counts of murder following a deadly bar fight early on Saturday morning has been arrested, the Harford County Sheriff's Office announced. Parrise Marcellous Valentine, 33, has been arrested in connection to the fatal shooting of 24-year-old Dajuan Kyree Simmons, 24, who was found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds at D&M’s Tiki Bar and Crab Deck shortly after midnight on Feb. 17.  Both men are from Aberdeen. At approximately 12:08 a.m. on Saturday morning, deputies from the Harford County Sheriff's Office were called to the 2200 block of Pulaski H…
One Man Dead After Early Morning Bar Shooting In Maryland, Sheriff Says One Man Dead After Early Morning Bar Shooting In Maryland, Sheriff Says
One Man Dead After Early Morning Bar Shooting In Maryland, Sheriff Says A bar fight turned deadly for a 24-year-old man who was shot and killed early on Saturday morning in Harford County, according to the sheriff's office. Aberdeen resident Dajuan Kyree Simmons, 24, has been identified as the man who was found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds at D&M’s Tiki Bar and Crab Deck shortly after midnight on Feb. 17.  At approximately 12:08 a.m. on Saturday morning, deputies from the Harford County Sheriff's Office were called to the 2200 block of Pulaski Highway in Edgewood to investigate reports of shots fired. Upon arrival at the business, they …
Sketch, New Details Released Of Suspect Wanted In Rachel Morin's Maryland Murder Sketch, New Details Released Of Suspect Wanted In Rachel Morin's Maryland Murder
Sketch, New Details Released Of Suspect Wanted In Rachel Morin's Maryland Murder New details and a fresh sketch of Rachel Morin's purported murderer in Maryland on the Ma & Pa Trail in Bel Air have been released by the Harford County Sheriff's Office. Six months after Morin's disappearance, investigators released the new sketch as they continue their efforts to track down the woman's killer, which includes the distribution of thousands of bi-lingual flyers in Maryland and California. "Over the last six months detectives have conducted more than 100 interviews and followed up on more than 1,000 tips," officials said. "Their investigation has led them to seven differe…
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. …