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Police & Fire
Baltimore Teen Accused Of Gunning Down Man In Backyard, Leaving Another For Dead In MD: Police
An 18-year-old from Baltimore has been arrested in connection to a pair of fatal summertime murders in Anne Arundel County, police say. Deondre Tywon Sharps was charged for his alleged role in the slayings of Keion McKinney, 18, in an area yard, and 34-year-old Joshua Ray Holland, of Curtis Bay, who was found left for dead after being shot. According to the Anne Arundel County Police Department, on Friday, June 14 officers found the Severn man suffering from a gunshot wound sustained after he exited a townhouse. The shooter fled the area before officers arrived. Approximately two weeks la…
Schools
Suspect Arrested For Fatal Double Shooting Near Baltimore County School, Police Say
A 44-year-old man was arrested and charged for a double shooting near a Baltimore County elementary school that left one dead and one hospitalized, police say. Peter Clark has been charged with first-degree murder in connection to the fatal shooting of Romy Bogier, 43, in the area of the White Oak School in Parkville. According to the Baltimore County Police Department, at around 4:20 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 2, officers from the Towson Precinct were called to the 8400 block of Leefield Road, where they found Bogier with a gunshot wound to his upper body. He was pronounced dead at the scene. …
Schools
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…
Schools
One Killed, One Hospitalized In Double Shooting Near Baltimore County School, Police Say
A 43-year-old man was killed and a second hospitalized in Baltimore County following a midday shooting not far from an area elementary school. Romy Bogier has been identified by police as the person who was shot and killed on Monday afternoon near the White Oak School in Parkville. According to the Baltimore County Police Department, at around 4:20 p.m. on Sept. 2, officers from the Towson Precinct were called to the 8400 block of Leefield Road, where they found Bogier with a gunshot wound to his upper body. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Police say that a second man was taken…
News
Man Arrested In Purported Attempted Plane Theft At Martin State Airport In Maryland: State PD
A pilot received an unexpected passenger who allegedly attempted to steal a plane at Martin State Airport in Baltimore County, police confirmed. Maryland State Police troopers received a report at approximately 5:10 p.m. at the airport in Middle River on Friday afternoon, when Joseph Goldman, 43, drove past security and onto airport grounds in an attempt to take the plane. A police spokesperson said that Goldman got out of his vehicle and made his way to an empty aircraft. One of the pilots assigned to the scheduled flight found Goldman and alerted security, leading to his arrest. No inju…
Traffic
One Killed, One Hospitalized In Head-On Maryland Crash, State Police Say (
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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…
News
Police Probing Football Player's Death After Medical Emergency During Baltimore County Practice
Police in Baltimore County continue to probe the death of a teenage football player who died after suffering a medical emergency this week. At approximately 9:20 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 14, first responders rushed to Franklin High School in Reisterstown, where a football player reportedly suffered the medical emergency during practice. The 16-year-old was taken to an area hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. On Friday, the Baltimore County Police Department issued an alert advising that the investigation into his death is ongoing, and the case remains open pending the results of a…
Police & Fire
Teen Airlifted After Being Shot During Gathering At Maryland Apartment Complex, Sheriff Says
A 16-year-old had to be airlifted to an area hospital after being shot during a gathering at a Maryland apartment complex overnight, officials say. Members of the Frederick County Sheriff's Office were called shortly before 10:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 9 to the Urban Green Apartments in the 3300 block of Galena Drive, where they found the teen suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest inside the clubhouse. Urban Green Apartments Google Maps street view Deputies were able to render aid until paramedics arrived and the minor could be airlifted to an area trauma center for further trea…
News
Investigators Determine Origin Of Devastating Fire That Destroyed Maryland Church
The blaze that burned down a Maryland church on Thursday afternoon and caused $1.5 million in damage started in the steeple before rapidly spreading, according to the Maryland Fire Marshal. Firefighters from multiple agencies were called shortly after 3 p.m. on Aug. 1 to the Clearfield Bible Church in Westminster, where there was a reported fire that was discovered by an employee inside the building who was working in a basement office and was able to escape safely. Upon arrival, first responders were met by flames and smoke showing from the brick building, which was fully engulfed, leading…
News
Scooter Rider Killed By Underage Hit-Run Driver In Baltimore, Police Say
A 16-year-old was charged after a reported hit-and-run involving a man on a scooter who was riding in Baltimore overnight, according to police. Shortly before 10 p.m. on July 23, officers responded to the 3500 block of Pulaski Highway, where there was a reported hit-and-run involving a Mazda. Police say that the teen driver in the vehicle struck a 31-year-old man driving an electric scooter on the highway, leaving him with critical injuries. The teen then fled the area, but was tracked down near the crash scene in the 2800 block of Jefferson Street, where he was apprehend, taken to t…
Police & Fire
Fire Investigation Leads To Discovery Of Body Inside Carroll County Home: Sheriff (
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The investigation into a Carroll County fire led to a grisly discovery for first responders on Wednesday morning. Shortly after 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 17, fire crews were called to a residence in the 2100 block of Trevanion Road in Taneytown to check on reports of the smell of smoke in the area. According to the Carroll County Sheriff's Office, crews found evidence of a previous fire, and during a check of the residence, they found a person inside who was declared dead at the scene. Members of the sheriff's office and State Fire Marshal are now investigating. No other injuries w…
News
Here's What We Know About PA Man ID'd As Trump's Attempted Assassin: FBI
The rooftop shooter at former president Donald Trump's campaign rally has been identified by the Federal Bureau of Investigation on Sunday, July 14. Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20 of Bethel Park, PA, was shot and killed by officials while still on the roof of a manufacturing plant about 130 yards, from the rally according to statements by officials. Crooks had no criminal record, was a registered Republican, and previously donated to the liberal voter turnout group, Progressive Turnout Project, through ActBlue in January 2021, according to public records. When he graduated fro…
Politics
Former President Trump Rushed Offstage After Apparent Shots Fired At PA Rally
Secret Service agents rushed to get former President Donald Trump offstage after loud bangs were heard and he dropped to the ground at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. Just minutes after the early evening event on Saturday, July 13 in Butler, just north of Pittsburgh, started, the apparent shots were heard. Trump had turned to show a chart of border crossing numbers when bangs rang throughout the crowd. He ducked and was tackled by Secret Service members as members of the crowd gasped and chanted, "U-S-A." Possible gunshots at former President Trump's rally in Butler, PA. Secret Servic…
News
Police ID Man Killed In Shooting After Vigil Held At Maryland HS For Football Players (
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What started as a peaceful vigil to remember three former football players from Wise High School who were killed in a crash turned deadly when gunshots rang out in Prince George's County, according to police. On Friday night, hundreds gathered outside the Upper Marlboro school, after which, shots were fired in the area, sending a man and woman to the hospital, where the former was later pronounced dead, officials say. The vigil was held for former football stars Khyree Jackson, 24, who was drafted earlier this year by the Minnesota Vikings, Isaiah Hazel, 23, and Anthony Lytton, Jr., 24, who…
Police & Fire
Businesses Damaged By Two-Alarm Blaze Sparked In Commercial Building: Maryland Fire Marshal
Several businesses were impacted by a rapidly-moving two-alarm blaze in Cecil County inside a multi-purpose commercial building that caused approximately $1 million in damage, according to the Maryland Fire Marshal. First responders from several agencies in Harford and Cecil counties were called at around noon on Tuesday, June 2 to Blue Ball Road in Elkton, when the owner of one of the businesses reported a garage fire that sent smoke billowing through the air that could be seen for miles. Volunteer Firefighters from Level Volunteer Fire Company and Susquehanna Hose Company are assistin…
Police & Fire
Firefighter Injured, Homes Damaged By Fast-Moving Fire In Maryland
One firefighter suffered minor injuries battling a three-alarm blaze that damaged several rowhomes in Baltimore on Tuesday morning. Crews were called at around 2:30 a.m. on June 25 to the 3000 block of Hudson Street in Canton, where there was a fast-moving fire that spread to multiple buildings, officials say. Baltimore Fire Department In total, eight homes and four rooftop decks were damaged. The injured firefighter was taken to the hospital for treatment and evaluation by paramedics. No other injuries were reported. Shortly b4 3 a.m @BaltimoreFire responded to the 3000 blk o…
Police & Fire
Historic Maryland Home Built In 1792 Destroyed By Two-Alarm Blaze: Fire Marshal
A historic home built in 1792 overlooking the North East River was destroyed by a two-alarm fire in Cecil County, authorities announced. An estimated $2.5 million in damage was reported in Charlestown, when a residence known by local residents as the Eagle Point Rod and Gun Club went up in flames on Monday. The cause of a two-alarm fire that destroyed a historic Cecil County home remains under investigation.The fire destroyed a home built in 1792, & caused an estimated 2.5 million in damages. High winds contributed to the fast-moving fire. More info ➡️ https://t.co/CqD1V774OA pic.twi…
News
Golden Gloves Boxing Champion Killed In Targeted Maryland Shooting, Police Say
A boxer from Maryland died at an area hospital following an overnight shooting in Anne Arundel County, police say. Odenton native Isaiah Oludayo Olugbemi, a well-known fighter in the DMV, has been identified by investigators as the person who was found suffering from fatal gunshot wounds on Monday night in what police described as a targeted shooting. Multiple residents in the neighborhood reported shots fired at approximately 9:45 p.m. on Monday, June 17 to the area of Meadowmist Way and Stehlik Drive, and responding officers from the Anne Arundel County Police Department found O…
Police & Fire
One Killed, One Critically Injured By Driver In Overnight Baltimore Crash: Police
Two 56-year-old men suffered serious injuries overnight after being struck by a driver in Baltimore, police say. Officers were called at around 11 p.m. on Saturday, June 15 to the 3400 block of Garrison Boulevard, where they were met by two people who were struck by a vehicle. According to a Baltimore Police Department spokesperson, the driver was heading east on Garrison Boulevard when it struck the two men, who were rushed to an area hospital, where one died and the other was listed in critical, but stable condition on Sunday morning. The crash remains under investigation. More details …
Police & Fire
Teen Gunned Down In Baltimore County Identified By Police; Shooter At Large
A reward has been offered by Metro Crime Stoppers in Baltimore County as they attempt to identify the suspect responsible for shooting and killing a 17-year-old over the weekend. Early on Sunday, June 9, detectives were called to the 200 block of Hammershire Road in Reisterstown, where they found Nester Nunez unconscious and suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The teen was pronounced dead at the scene and a homicide investigation was launched. Nunez was identified as the victim on Tuesday, and on Wednesday, a $2,000 reward was offered for information that leads to the arrest and prosec…
Police & Fire
Shooter Who Killed Ex Wanted By Police In Baltimore County
Recognize him? The Baltimore County Police Department issued an alert on Monday afternoon as they seek the public's assistance in locating a man wanted for a fatal shooting of a 27-year-old woman earlier this year. Amir Johnson, 24, is wanted in connection to the midday assault of Shakeia Allen earlier this year in Parkville. Police say that at approximately 3 p.m. on Sunday April 21, officers responded to the unit block of Whitelaw Place to investigate a homicide involving Johnson and Allen, who was found dead at the scene. Investigators described the murder as a "targeted incident…
News
Human Remains Found At Vacant East Baltimore Home: Police (
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There will be a busy police presence in East Baltimore on Tuesday after human remains were found inside a vacant home, according to reports. Officers were called at approximately 9 p.m. on April 16 to the 2200 block of East Fayette Street, when a body was found inside a local residence, prompting an investigation. During the investigation, the street was temporarily closed while police probed the incident. No additional details were provided. More information is expected to be released. This is a developing story. Check Daily Voice for updates. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens…
News
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…
Police & Fire
Man Wanted For Fatal Stabbing At McCormick Facility In Baltimore County Apprehended: Police
The man wanted in connection to a fatal stabbing last week in Baltimore County is behind bars after a weeklong search for the murder suspect. Andre Hubbard, 50, has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder after a stabbing that left a man dead in Sparrows Point, authorities announced on Thursday. Officers from the Baltimore County Police Department were called at approximately 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 16 to investigate a reported stabbing at the McCormick Maryland Logistics Center on Tradepoint Avenue in Sparrows Point involving a man who had multiple injuries to his upper body. A…
Obituaries
Community Support Swells For HS Senior Killed Before Heading To Towson University
Support is on the rise for a Maryland high school senior and upcoming Towson University student shot and killed last week. Olamide Olakanye, 18, of Upper Marlboro died at a nearby hospital after being shot on the 1200 block of Dunbar Oaks Drove around 11:20 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 9, Daily Voice reported. He was found wounded from the gunfire following a crash on the 5300 block of Sheriff Road, where police determined that he had driven himself from away from the scene just moments earlier. Meanwhile, upwards of $14,600 has been raised on a GoFundMe launched for Olamide’s final expenses in l…
Police & Fire
Fire Possibly Caused By 'Discarded Smoking Materials' Displaces Maryland Family
A family is displaced after a fire tore through their Cecil County home on Saturday afternoon, officials say. It didn't take crews from the North East Fire Company to get the blaze under control but the damage had already been done to the Razor Strap Road home in North East, which was gutted by the flames. The fire was reported at around 3:45 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 18. According to the Maryland State Fire Marshal, a homeowner spotted the fire outside the home along a fence, which then extended to dry leaves, a playground, and then into the home, which sustained approximately $100,000…
Police & Fire
Police Probing Apparent Murder-Suicide Involving Father, Son In Maryland (
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An investigation into an apparently murder-suicide involving a father and son is under investigation in Anne Arundel County, police say. Officers were first called at around 9:50 a.m. on Wednesday morning to the 500 block of Retreat Court in Odenton to investigate a reported suspicious death involving a 34-year-old man who was found inside a home suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Police Activity - Units on scene of a suspicious death in the 500 block of Retreat Court in Odenton. More information will follow when available. pic.twitter.com/yQk8Bz5vRB — Anne Arundel County Police D…
Police & Fire
Baltimore Tech CEO Pava LaPere Died Of Blunt Force Trauma: Cops
Police are investigating the death of a 26-year-old tech CEO in Baltimore. Authorities say Pava LaPere died of blunt force trauma in an apartment on the 300 block of West Franklin Street, police in Baltimore said. Her body was found with injuries to her head by police responding to the scene around 11:30 a.m. Monday morning, authorities said. The US Marshals have joined the search for Jason Dean Billingsley, 32, who is wanted on a first-degree murder charge for killing the EcoMap Technologies CEO. LaPere was featured in Forbes "30 Under 30" for her "social impact," police have said. …
Police & Fire
Here's What We Know About Maryland Fire That Killed Beloved Couple
The Frederick County Sheriff's Office has identified the two residents who died in an early morning Adamstown house fire on Sunday morning. Thomas Wiles, 74, and Joy Wiles, 75, were killed when a fire broke out shortly after 2 a.m. on Sunday to the 6800 block of Stonewall Court in Adamstown, after being trapped in the upper floor of the home, officials confirmed. Crews jumped into action and retrieved two from the house who were taken to the hospital by paramedics in cardiac arrest and later were pronounced dead. A third person staying in a basement apartment in the home escaped unharmed. …
Police & Fire
Man Killed In Apartment Shooting In Maryland, Police Say
Authorities say that a shooter is at large after a 33-year-old man was gunned down in Harford County on Wednesday morning. Deputies from the Harford County Sheriff's Office received reports of a shooting shortly before 7:45 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 2, in the 600 block of Longwood Court in Edgewood, where they found Tyrell Orlando Polley suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene by first responders. The incident remains under investigation on Wednesday afternoon. No information about a possible suspect or motive has been released by the sheriff's offic…
Obituaries
Suspect In Custody For 2018 Killing Of Former MD HS Basketball Superstar: Police
More than four years after a Morgan State College basketball player and Maryland high school standout was gunned down getting into her car, police in Baltimore County say that they have identified a suspect who has been taken into custody. On Sept. 6, 2018, 25-year-old Tracey Carrington was getting into a vehicle in the unit block of West Overlea Avenue when she was shot multiple times by an assailant later identified as Kenneth Davis. The fatal shooting was reported as Carrington was leaving the S&S Lounge on Belair Road. She later died from her injuries at the scene, police said. O…
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