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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…
Convict Caught With Cache Of Illegal Weapons At Large In Maryland, Sheriff Says Convict Caught With Cache Of Illegal Weapons At Large In Maryland, Sheriff Says
Convict Caught With Cache Of Illegal Weapons At Large In Maryland, Sheriff Says The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's assistance as they look to locate a wanted man who was busted with a veritable armory of illegal weapons.  Jerod Adam Taylor is at large 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 prohibited from owning f…
Baltimore Driver Killed In Single-Vehicle Rollover Crash In St. Mary's Identified (UPDATED) Baltimore Driver Killed In Single-Vehicle Rollover Crash In St. Mary's Identified (UPDATED)
Baltimore Driver Killed In Single-Vehicle Rollover Crash In St. Mary's Identified (Updated) Speed and alcohol may have been a factor in a fatal single-vehicle rollover crash that claimed the life of a 64-year-old Baltimore man in Charlotte Hall, officials say. Deputies from the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office were called at approximately 7 p.m. on Sept. 1 to investigate a reported crash in the center median in the area of Route 5 and Oak Station Drive. Upon arrival, officials said that deputies were met by a 2021 Nissan Armada with "extensive damage," and determined that it had flipped over.  The driver, identified as Baltimore resident Melvin Leon Elam on Wednesday morni…
Fugitive At Large After Ditching Electronic Monitoring Device, Escaping In Maryland: Sheriff Fugitive At Large After Ditching Electronic Monitoring Device, Escaping In Maryland: Sheriff
Fugitive At Large After Ditching Electronic Monitoring Device, Escaping In Maryland: Sheriff Derrick Clifton Marshall, who was arrested earlier this year in Southern Maryland, is wanted after ditching his electronic monitoring device in Baltimore and escaping. An alert was issued by the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office on Tuesday, Aug. 6, as they seek the public's assistance in tracking down Derrick Clifton Marshall, 45, who pulled a fast one and is now wanted for escape. The Lexington Park resident was arrested in March for first- and second-degree assault, as well as unlawfully taking a motor vehicle. According to the sheriff's office, late last month, Marshall was able to dit…
Motorcyclist Hit 164 MPH In Maryland Crash That Killed 9-Year-Old Child, Sheriff Says Motorcyclist Hit 164 MPH In Maryland Crash That Killed 9-Year-Old Child, Sheriff Says
Motorcyclist Hit 164 MPH In Maryland Crash That Killed 9-Year-Old Child, Sheriff Says A speeding 21-year-old motorcyclist was traveling at 164 mph before being involved in a fatal crash that took his life and that of a child, according to the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office. New details were released by investigators on Monday afternoon as they continue to probe the double fatal crash that left two dead. Waldorf resident Tiernan Anthony Stevenson was killed in April after crashing into an SUV being driven by 36-year-old Hollywood native Stephanie Rose Robey, officials say. The crash was reported shortly before 10:20 a.m. on Sunday, April 7. A 9-year-old passenger in the …
Max Sentence For Maryland Man Convicted Of Killing 53-Year-Old Man: State's Attorney Max Sentence For Maryland Man Convicted Of Killing 53-Year-Old Man: State's Attorney
Max Sentence For Maryland Man Convicted Of Killing 53-Year-Old Man: State's Attorney A man from Prince George's County with a lengthy criminal history is heading back to prison for several decades for the murder of a 53-year-old man in the summer of 2022, the St. Mary's County State's Attorney announced late on Wednesday afternoon. Forestville resident Malcolm Carl Young, 47, has been sentenced to 60 years in prison, with 30 years of active incarceration, after being convicted convicted by a jury following the shooting death of Great Mills resident Anthony Charles Wright in August 2022. Specifically, he was convicted of second-degree murder and use of a firearm in the commi…
'Execution-Style' Murderer Serving Life Gets 55 More Years For Probation Violations In Maryland 'Execution-Style' Murderer Serving Life Gets 55 More Years For Probation Violations In Maryland
'Execution-Style' Murderer Serving Life Gets 55 More Years For Probation Violations In Maryland A Maryland man already facing a lifetime behind bars was hit with 55 more years for violating his probation, the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office announced.  Charles Hall, 29, of Lexington Park, was back in court this week, where a judge ordered him to spend 55 more years in prison for violating his probation, just days after he was sentenced to life in prison for his role in the murder of a 19-year-old "execution style" in Great Mills two years ago. St. Mary's County State's Attorney Jaymi Sterling announced the latest prison term for Hall following his sentencing for first-degree m…
Shooter Convicted Of Murdering 53-Year-Old Man Last Summer In MD: State's Attorney Shooter Convicted Of Murdering 53-Year-Old Man Last Summer In MD: State's Attorney
Shooter Convicted Of Murdering 53-Year-Old Man Last Summer In MD: State's Attorney A man from Prince George's County with a checkered criminal history will spend more time behind bars for the murder of a 53-year-old man last summer, the St. Mary's County State's Attorney announced. Forestville resident Malcolm Carl Young, 47, has been convicted by a jury following the shooting death of Great Mills resident Anthony Charles Wright in August last year. Specifically, he was convicted of second-degree murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a crime of violence. Members of the St. Mary's County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the 21600 block of Great Mills Ro…
Transgender Teen Killed In Maryland, Sheriff Says (UPDATED) Transgender Teen Killed In Maryland, Sheriff Says (UPDATED)
Transgender Teen Killed In Maryland, Sheriff Says (Updated) New information has been released by members of the St. Mary's County Sheriff's office as they continue to investigate the death of a teen who was killed early on Friday morning. Isiaih Alexander Woodland, 18, of Lexington Park, has been identified by the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office as the victim who was shot and killed to kick off Friday, March 24. 235 South in the area of Big Dogs Paradise in Mechanicsville is currently closed due to an active investigation. Expect delays — St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office (@firstsheriff) March 24, 2023 On Saturday, March 25, investigators s…
Authorities Can't Find Suspect Who Let Monitor Battery Run Out: St. Mary's Sheriff Authorities Can't Find Suspect Who Let Monitor Battery Run Out: St. Mary's Sheriff
Authorities Can't Find Suspect Who Let Monitor Battery Run Out: St. Mary's Sheriff A wanted suspect is at large in Maryland after allowing the battery of his GPS monitoring device to run out without advising staff at the Maryland jail that previously housed him that the juice was running low, authorities announced. The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in tracking down St. Inigoes resident Joshua Joseph Yates, 33, who is wanted on multiple warrants and escaped while on pre-trial release. An alert was issued by the agency regarding Yates, who is wanted for: Violation of probation; Three counts of second-degree assault; Failure to app…
Suspect Shot Fleeing From Sheriff's Deputies In Maryland In Stolen Vehicle, Officials Say Suspect Shot Fleeing From Sheriff's Deputies In Maryland In Stolen Vehicle, Officials Say
Suspect Shot Fleeing From Sheriff's Deputies In Maryland In Stolen Vehicle, Officials Say A person fleeing from police in a reportedly stolen vehicle in Maryland was shot and hospitalized by officers following a temporary pursuit, authorities announced. The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an officer-involved shooting in the 23400 block of Three Notch Road in California near the Wildwood Shopping Center shortly after 9:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 19. Deputies were able to locate the stolen vehicle in the area of the shopping center and the suspect proceeded to flee on foot. During the pursuit, police say that he was shot by officers. First responders at the scen…
Wheelchair-Bound Man Struck, Killed By Pick-Up Truck Crossing Maryland Roadway, Sheriff Says Wheelchair-Bound Man Struck, Killed By Pick-Up Truck Crossing Maryland Roadway, Sheriff Says
Wheelchair-Bound Man Struck, Killed By Pick-Up Truck Crossing Maryland Roadway, Sheriff Says A man in a wheelchair was killed over the weekend after being struck by a late-model pick-up truck while attempting to cross the road in Maryland, investigators announced. Lexington Park resident Eugene Elis Wood, 39, was struck and killed by a 1994 Ford Ranger driven by Walter Tyrone Waul, 55, of Callaway, around dusk on Friday, Dec. 2 in the 21600 block of Great Mills Road. Police say that shortly before 5:15 p.m. on Friday afternoon, deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of a pedestrian who had been struck attempting to cross Great Mills Road in the a…
Maryland Man Accused Of Torching Home, Killing Teacher, Pets With Family In Virginia: Sheriff Maryland Man Accused Of Torching Home, Killing Teacher, Pets With Family In Virginia: Sheriff
Maryland Man Accused Of Torching Home, Killing Teacher, Pets With Family In Virginia: Sheriff Authorities say that a Maryland man and a family member have been arrested and charged in connection to the death of a 29-year-old teacher in Virginia. Leonardtown resident Demitri Raymond Gardiner, 28, and Michael John Gardiner, 35, of Montross, Virginia, are both facing a host of charges in Westmoreland County for their alleged roles in the brutal murder of Taylor Wood, 29, also of Montrose, and several of her pets, the sheriff’s office announced. According to the Westmoreland County Sheriff’s Office, the agency was notified shortly before 12:30 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 28 of a structure fire…
Drug Dealers Busted Attempting To Flush Weed During Search And Seizure In Maryland Drug Dealers Busted Attempting To Flush Weed During Search And Seizure In Maryland
Drug Dealers Busted Attempting To Flush Weed During Search And Seizure In Maryland Two Maryland men are facing drug and weapon charges following a bust by sheriff’s deputies in St. Mary’s County, officials announced. Juwan Deontre Ford, 19, and James Sylvester Ford, Jr., 21, both of Lexington Park have been arrested following a weeks-long investigation into alleged drug deals throughout the region, according to a spokesperson with the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office. In October, detectives began an investigation into the distribution of Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS) at the 21200 block of Winding Way in Lexington Park. According to the spokesperson, during the …
Murder Suspect Apprehended Days After Man Is Found Shot To Death In Maryland: Sheriff Murder Suspect Apprehended Days After Man Is Found Shot To Death In Maryland: Sheriff
Murder Suspect Apprehended Days After Man Is Found Shot To Death In Maryland: Sheriff Authorities say that a wanted suspect is in custody after a 60-year-old man was found gunned down overnight in Charles County in what appears to be a premeditated incident, the sheriff’s office announced. Mehki Joseph Smith, 23, of Waldorf, was identified as a suspect and apprehended on a murder charge for his alleged role in the fatal shooting of 60-year-old Michael Anthony Dodson, Sr. this week, a spokesperson for the Charles County Sheriff's Office announced on Friday, Oct. 28. Dodson, a Waldorf resident, was identified as the victim who was found shot and killed at approximately 7:…
Girl Busted With Fancy Stun Gun, Bag Of Weed In Maryland High School, Sheriff Says Girl Busted With Fancy Stun Gun, Bag Of Weed In Maryland High School, Sheriff Says
Girl Busted With Fancy Stun Gun, Bag Of Weed In Maryland High School, Sheriff Says Authorities say that a Maryland high school student had more than books and folders in her backpack on Thursday morning when she was busted by an administrator with a big bag of weed and a zebra-printed stun gun. In Charles County, at approximately 11:45 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 27, an administrator at Westlake High School said that a crackling noise could be heard coming from the purse of a student in the cafeteria during lunch. The student was briefly questioned, according to a spokesperson from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office, and when she opened her purse the administrator was met by…
Woman Wanted For Escape After Failing To Serve Court-Ordered Sentence In Maryland Woman Wanted For Escape After Failing To Serve Court-Ordered Sentence In Maryland
Woman Wanted For Escape After Failing To Serve Court-Ordered Sentence In Maryland Seen her? An alert was issued by the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office as they attempt to track down a woman who is wanted for escape after failing to fulfill the terms of her sentence. Heather Ann Thompson, 29, of Waldorf, allegedly failed to report to the St. Mary's County Detention and Rehabilitation Center to serve a court-ordered sentence for driving without a license. Thompson was described by the sheriff as being 5-foot-7, weighing approximately 170 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information regarding Thompson or her whereabouts has been asked to contact Det. …
Felon Busted Distributing Weed, Narcotics Near Maryland School, Church, Sheriff Says Felon Busted Distributing Weed, Narcotics Near Maryland School, Church, Sheriff Says
Felon Busted Distributing Weed, Narcotics Near Maryland School, Church, Sheriff Says A convicted felon in Maryland was busted by police in St. Mary's County on Wednesday morning following the investigation into the sale of drugs and marijuana near a Lexington Park school and church, according to the sheriff’s office. On Wednesday, Oct. 26, Dominick NMN Mackall, 34, of Lexington Park was taken into custody by detectives from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Vice/Narcotics Division, along with members of the Emergency Services Team (EST) and the Sheriff’s Office K9 Unit. A search and seizure warrant was executed in the 45800 block of Jay Dee Court in Lexington Park, wh…
'Not Random' Fatal Shooting Under Investigation In Maryland After Dead Body Found 'Not Random' Fatal Shooting Under Investigation In Maryland After Dead Body Found
'Not Random' Fatal Shooting Under Investigation In Maryland After Dead Body Found A 60-year-old man was found gunned down overnight in Charles County in what appears to be a premeditated incident, the sheriff’s office announced. Waldorf resident Michael Anthony Dodson, Sr. has been identified as the victim who was found shot and killed at approximately 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 25 in the 2500 block of Old Washington Road in his hometown. Upon arrival, deputies said that they were able to locate Dodson’s body. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The initial investigation determined that the murder does not appear to be random, and detectives from the St. Mary’s County …
Corporal Injured By Frenzied Intoxicated Driver Weaving Through Traffic In Maryland: Sheriff Corporal Injured By Frenzied Intoxicated Driver Weaving Through Traffic In Maryland: Sheriff
Corporal Injured By Frenzied Intoxicated Driver Weaving Through Traffic In Maryland: Sheriff Like a scene out of a movie, an allegedly intoxicated driver took sheriff’s deputies on a wild midday ride, striking police cruisers, and speeding into oncoming traffic before crashing into a ditch in Maryland. Mechanicsville resident Jerry Michael Weber proved he can't drive 55 and is now facing a host of charges in St. Mary’s County for a midday chase that kicked off at approximately 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 25, near the area of Loveville Road and Old Red Oak Lane in his hometown. The eventful afternoon began when the St. Mary's County Sheriff’s Office received a complaint about a black Ex…
Road Closed, Deputies Reportedly Injured Investigating Crash In Maryland Road Closed, Deputies Reportedly Injured Investigating Crash In Maryland
Road Closed, Deputies Reportedly Injured Investigating Crash In Maryland The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office is investigating a violent head-on crash that caused road closures shortly before the evening commute on Tuesday afternoon. Deputies were called to Loveville Road near Coonhunters Road in Loveville shortly before 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 25, where there was a reported multi-vehicle crash, officials say. According to The Southern Maryland Chronicle, the crash may have involved a potentially intoxicated driver, and two deputies were reportedly injured during the investigation. The crash led to the closure of Loveville Road on Tuesday afternoon while …
Convicted Felon Punches Police K9 In Maryland While Fleeing From Deputies: Sheriff Convicted Felon Punches Police K9 In Maryland While Fleeing From Deputies: Sheriff
Convicted Felon Punches Police K9 In Maryland While Fleeing From Deputies: Sheriff A convicted felon in Maryland is facing more than a dozen new charges after punching a police K9 in the face as he attempted to flee investigators conducting a drug sweep in St. Mary's County, authorities announced. Lexington Park resident Thomas Donnell Evans, 42, was arrested on drug and weapon charges this week by members of the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office, but he didn't go down without a fight. On Tuesday, Oct. 18, detectives from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office’s Vice/Narcotics Division executed a series of search warrants at First Road in Lexington Park targeting Evans. …
Shootings In Maryland Under Investigation After Businesses, Person Struck: Sheriff Shootings In Maryland Under Investigation After Businesses, Person Struck: Sheriff
Shootings In Maryland Under Investigation After Businesses, Person Struck: Sheriff One person was hospitalized in Maryland with a gunshot wound as police investigate a series of shootings reported in St. Mary’s County. The busy afternoon for the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office began at 12:47 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 18 when deputies responded to the 22500 block of MacArthur Boulevard in California for reports of shots fired into a business. During the investigation, it was determined that two businesses were struck by projectiles, and several others were instructed to shelter in place during the sheriff’s canvas of the area. No other buildings or victims were reported. …
Some St. Mary's Businesses Instructed To Shelter In Place For Shooting Investigation: Sheriff Some St. Mary's Businesses Instructed To Shelter In Place For Shooting Investigation: Sheriff
Some St. Mary's Businesses Instructed To Shelter In Place For Shooting Investigation: Sheriff Some businesses in St. Mary’s County have been instructed to shelter in place as the sheriff’s office investigates reports of shots fired. At approximately 1:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 18, members of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of MacArthur Boulevard in California to investigate. Investigators said that some of the businesses in the area are sheltering in place while the investigation continues. Others have been instructed to avoid the area. This is a developing story. Check Daily Voice for updates.
Cocaine, Loose Ammo, Loaded Gun Seized During Traffic Stop In Maryland: Sheriff Cocaine, Loose Ammo, Loaded Gun Seized During Traffic Stop In Maryland: Sheriff
Cocaine, Loose Ammo, Loaded Gun Seized During Traffic Stop In Maryland: Sheriff A Frederick County man is facing drug and weapon charges following a routine traffic stop in St. Mary’s County, officials say. Frederick resident Juwan Matthew Favors, 24, was stopped by members of the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday, Oct. 12 in the 29500 block of Three Notch Road in Charlotte Hall, for vehicle and traffic violations, according to investigators. During that stop, police say that deputies developed information that led to a search of the vehicle, which led to the seizure of: A landed handgun in the driver's side door; Several individually wrapped baggies c…
Reckless Endangerment Incident Under Investigation Following Midday Maryland Shooting Reckless Endangerment Incident Under Investigation Following Midday Maryland Shooting
Reckless Endangerment Incident Under Investigation Following Midday Maryland Shooting A midday weekend shooting is under investigation in Maryland after a vehicle was struck several times, officials said. In Lexington Park, deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded shortly before 12:15 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 9, to reports of shots fired in the 4600 block of Midway Drive. Upon arrival, investigators said that they located multiple shell casings and a vehicle that had sustained damage from projectiles. No suspect has been identified by the sheriff’s office, and no injuries were reported. The incident remains under investigation. Anyone with information r…
Monthlong Investigation Into Crack, Cocaine Sales In Maryland Leads To Drug Bust: Sheriff Monthlong Investigation Into Crack, Cocaine Sales In Maryland Leads To Drug Bust: Sheriff
Monthlong Investigation Into Crack, Cocaine Sales In Maryland Leads To Drug Bust: Sheriff An alleged drug dealer in Maryland is being held without bail following a monthlong investigation into the distribution of cocaine and crack cocaine in St. Mary's County. Lexington Park resident Colin Dion Cutchember, 44, is facing multiple charges after being arrested by members of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff's Office, authorities announced on Friday, Oct. 7. Warrants were executed at a residence in the 21000 block of Weeping Willow Lane in Lexington Park and a property located in the 26000 block of Loveville Road in Mechanicsville on Thursday, Oct. 6, according to officials. During t…
Threat Targeting Maryland High School Deemed Not Credible, Sheriff Says Threat Targeting Maryland High School Deemed Not Credible, Sheriff Says
Threat Targeting Maryland High School Deemed Not Credible, Sheriff Says A threat made targeting a Maryland high school was ultimately determined to be unfounded, according to the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office. Officials said shortly before 8 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 7 that the sheriff’s office was called in to investigate a threat regarding Leonardtown High School that was reportedly made late in the previous school day. The nature of the threat was not disclosed by investigators, though it was reportedly made by a student via AirDrop to other students, according to the Southern Maryland News Net. Ultimately, the agency determined that the threat was not cre…
Assault Suspect Apprehended In Maryland For Egg, Statue Attack Involving Child, Sheriff Says Assault Suspect Apprehended In Maryland For Egg, Statue Attack Involving Child, Sheriff Says
Assault Suspect Apprehended In Maryland For Egg, Statue Attack Involving Child, Sheriff Says Things are not going egg-celently for a Maryland man who allegedly went through extreme measures to terrorize his victims during a recent outburst. Leonardtown resident Quentin Xavier Chase, Jr., 34, is facing multiple charges in St. Mary’s County after an incident that saw him throwing eggs at his victim and a child before going after them with a statue, the sheriff’s office announced. It is alleged that Chase assaulted his unnamed victim in the 4200 block of Moll Dyer Road in Leonardtown by throwing multiple eggs at him, striking both he and a juvenile with the produce, a spokesperson for…
Maryland Man Busted With Altered Shotgun, Cocaine, Sheriff's Office Says Maryland Man Busted With Altered Shotgun, Cocaine, Sheriff's Office Says
Maryland Man Busted With Altered Shotgun, Cocaine, Sheriff's Office Says A man asleep at the wheel in a car parked at a Maryland gas station was busted with drugs and an illegal shotgun, according to the St. Mary’s County Sheriff's Office. Mechanicsville resident Alexander Wayne Pope, 28, is facing drug and weapon charges in St. Mary’s County after being caught during a welfare check with a defaced shotgun and cocaine, officials announced on Monday, Oct. 3. A spokesperson for the sheriff’s office said that on Saturday, Oct. 1, deputies responded to the 27300 block of Three Notch Road in Mechanicsville, for a welfare check of a man sleeping inside a vehicle at an…
Woman With Kids In Car Busted With Needles, Drugs In Maryland Amid Crash Investigation: Police Woman With Kids In Car Busted With Needles, Drugs In Maryland Amid Crash Investigation: Police
Woman With Kids In Car Busted With Needles, Drugs In Maryland Amid Crash Investigation: Police A Maryland woman is facing charges for allegedly driving while under the influence of drugs with children inside her car before crashing in St. Mary’s County, police say. Lexington Park resident Amy Leigh Burke, 36, is facing multiple charges from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office following an investigation into a motor vehicle crash in California. Deputies from the sheriff's office responded to the 22600 block of There Notch Road in California for the reported crash on Monday, Sept. 26, officials announced on Friday, Sept. 30. During the investigation, deputies said that Burke was …