WATCH: Drunk Driver Slams Into Deputy's Cruiser During Maryland Traffic Stop WATCH: Drunk Driver Slams Into Deputy's Cruiser During Maryland Traffic Stop
Watch: Drunk Driver Slams Into Deputy's Cruiser During Maryland Traffic Stop A Maryland deputy narrowly escaped serious injury when an allegedly drunk and speeding driver slammed into his cruiser during a routine traffic stop — and it was all caught on camera, police said. The crash happened just before 11:20 p.m. on Saturday, April 26, on eastbound Route 50 near Romancoke Road in Queen Anne’s County, according to the sheriff's office. Deputy First Class Schulz had pulled over a driver and was still in his patrol car when a separate vehicle — reportedly traveling at a high rate of speed — crashed into the back of his cruiser, authorities said. Video of the crash ca…
Maryland Man Shoots GF Dead, Turns Gun On Himself During I-495 Getaway: Cops Maryland Man Shoots GF Dead, Turns Gun On Himself During I-495 Getaway: Cops
Maryland Man Shoots GF Dead, Turns Gun On Himself During I-495 Getaway: Cops A Maryland man shot and killed his girlfriend inside a Suitland home early Monday, then shot himself during a botched getaway attempt, police said. Prince George’s County Police say officers were called around 1:55 a.m. Monday, April 28, to a home on Bexley Place, where they found 36-year-old Neri Moreno Gratini suffering from gunshot wounds. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators quickly identified the suspect and his vehicle, officials said. About 30 minutes later, officers spotted the suspect’s SUV traveling northbound on I-495 near Oxon Hill Road, authorities said. O…
Motorcyclist Going 100+ MPH Dies In Fiery Crash After Pursuit On I-66: State Police Motorcyclist Going 100+ MPH Dies In Fiery Crash After Pursuit On I-66: State Police
Motorcyclist Going 100+ MPH Dies In Fiery Crash After Pursuit On I-66: State Police A motorcyclist speeding at more than 100 mph died in a fiery crash on I-66 after fleeing from police in Fairfax County, authorities said. The crash happened shortly after 12 a.m. Sunday, April 27, when a Virginia State Police trooper spotted the motorcycle flying eastbound on I-66 near Nutley Street, officials said. When the trooper attempted a traffic stop, the rider refused to pull over and sped away, prompting a short pursuit, police said. The trooper quickly terminated the pursuit for safety reasons and slowed down, but moments later came across a crash involving the same motorcycle an…
Speeding BMW Packed With Heroin, Crack Cocaine Busted In Maryland: Sheriff Speeding BMW Packed With Heroin, Crack Cocaine Busted In Maryland: Sheriff
Speeding BMW Packed With Heroin, Crack Cocaine Busted In Maryland: Sheriff A speeding BMW led to a massive drug bust in Maryland when a North Carolina man was caught with heroin and crack cocaine, authorities announced. Xerxus Rashad Belvin, 46, was arrested just after 1:20 a.m. on Friday, April 25, after deputies spotted him flying up Route 15 near I-70 in a white BMW X7, according to the Frederick County Sheriff's Office. Officials say after pulling Belvin over, one deputy returned to the cruiser to run checks, at which point a second deputy spotted him attempting to conceal a large square-shaped object, wrapped in tape, under the driver’s seat. Durin…
Police Impersonator Had BB Gun, Badge In Maryland Traffic Stop: MSP Police Impersonator Had BB Gun, Badge In Maryland Traffic Stop: MSP
Police Impersonator Had BB Gun, Badge In Maryland Traffic Stop: MSP He had the vest, badge, belt — even a gun. But according to police, he wasn’t law enforcement, just playing dress-up. A 60-year-old Maryland man is facing charges after troopers say he impersonated a police officer during a traffic stop in Prince George’s County — complete with a fake badge, BB gun, and tactical vest, according to state police. Antonieo Cole, of Baltimore, was pulled over around 5:20 p.m. Sunday, April 20, on Route 50 near Church Road in Bowie, where Maryland State Police spotted expired tags on his vehicle, officials said Tuesday. That’s when troopers noticed something of…
Suspect Who Shot DC Man In Maryland Park Captured Months Later: Police Suspect Who Shot DC Man In Maryland Park Captured Months Later: Police
Suspect Who Shot DC Man In Maryland Park Captured Months Later: Police A months-long investigation into the deadly shooting of a District man at a Maryland park has led to an arrest — thanks to a tip, police said. Elijah Kamara, 24, of no fixed address, is behind bars and charged with first-degree murder in connection with the 2024 death of 43-year-old Morris Haskins Jr., according to the Prince George’s County Police Department. On Nov. 8, 2024, officers responded to a park in the 7700 block of Walker Mill Road in Capitol Heights around 5:50 p.m. for reports of gunfire.  They found Haskins suffering from a gunshot wound. He died the following day. Dete…
Deputy Injured, Gun Recovered After Teen Rams Cruiser In Maryland Chase, Sheriff Says Deputy Injured, Gun Recovered After Teen Rams Cruiser In Maryland Chase, Sheriff Says
Deputy Injured, Gun Recovered After Teen Rams Cruiser In Maryland Chase, Sheriff Says One loaded gun, a foot chase, a patrol car crash — and one bold deputy. A wild weapons call in Anne Arundel County ended with a teen in handcuffs and an injured deputy, after a suspect vehicle slammed into a sheriff’s cruiser and suspects took off running, authorities announced. It happened around 3 p.m. Monday, April 14, when Anne Arundel County Sheriff’s Deputy Cpl. Hines responded to a shots fired and weapons threat call while working a special detail, the sheriff’s office said. Two suspects were already in custody for assault when Hines arrived; but, as officers secured the scene, a ve…
Third-Grade BFFs Killed In Fiery I-695 Maryland Crash Were 'Beautiful Souls' Third-Grade BFFs Killed In Fiery I-695 Maryland Crash Were 'Beautiful Souls'
Third-Grade BFFs Killed In Fiery I-695 Maryland Crash Were 'Beautiful Souls' Two third-graders from Lutherville Lab Elementary were among three people killed in a horrific, fiery crash off I-695 in Baltimore County over the weekend, police confirmed. Maryland State Police said the crash happened around 11:05 p.m. Saturday, April 5, when a trooper attempted a traffic stop on a Jeep Wrangler on the inner loop of I-695 near Greenspring Avenue.  The Jeep fled. The trooper did not pursue and reentered traffic, police said. Just minutes later, that same Jeep was found fully engulfed in flames off the ramp to southbound I-83. Investigators believe the driver lost con…
Driver Flashed Loaded Handgun In Road Rage Incident In Maryland, Sheriff Says Driver Flashed Loaded Handgun In Road Rage Incident In Maryland, Sheriff Says
Driver Flashed Loaded Handgun In Road Rage Incident In Maryland, Sheriff Says A Maryland man is facing multiple charges after allegedly flashing a loaded handgun during a heated road rage incident in Frederick County, authorities said. Kamren Trey Morgan, 36, of Frederick, was arrested on Tuesday, March 11, after reportedly brandishing a firearm at another driver during a confrontation near Ballenger Creek Pike and English Muffin Way, according to the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were called to the area around 7 p.m. after the victim reported that a male suspect had pulled out a gun before speeding away. Thanks to a detailed description of the suspect…
Convict Caught With Loaded 'Ghost Gun' During Stop In Southern Maryland: Sheriff Convict Caught With Loaded 'Ghost Gun' During Stop In Southern Maryland: Sheriff
Convict Caught With Loaded 'Ghost Gun' During Stop In Southern Maryland: Sheriff A routine traffic stop in Great Mills led to the discovery of a loaded ghost gun and the arrest of a convicted felon, according to the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies pulled over a white 2011 Kia Forte on Great Mills Road on Monday, March 10, after noticing it was operating without brake lights, officials said. During the stop, deputies identified 20-year-old Pernell Maddox, a passenger with no fixed address who is known to law enforcement.  A search of Maddox led to the discovery of a loaded, unserialized Polymer 80 9mm handgun hidden in his waistband, police said. Madd…
Infant, 2+ Pounds Of Weed, Found In Car After Maryland Driver Flees High-Speed Chase: Sheriff Infant, 2+ Pounds Of Weed, Found In Car After Maryland Driver Flees High-Speed Chase: Sheriff
Infant, 2+ Pounds Of Weed, Found In Car After Maryland Driver Flees High-Speed Chase: Sheriff A Maryland man is behind bars after leading police on a dangerous chase with an unsecured infant in the backseat before ditching the car and escaping on foot, authorities said. Lavoya Tywane Neal Jr. was arrested on Monday, March 10, after investigators identified him as the driver who fled from a traffic stop in Salisbury last week and sparked a manhunt, according to the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office. The chase began on March 4 when members of the Joint Community Action Team (JCAT) attempted to stop a black Nissan near Priscilla Street for multiple traffic violations, including running …
Maryland Man Had Cocaine On Face, Children In Car During Virginia Stop, Sheriff Says Maryland Man Had Cocaine On Face, Children In Car During Virginia Stop, Sheriff Says
Maryland Man Had Cocaine On Face, Children In Car During Virginia Stop, Sheriff Says A Maryland man was found slumped behind the wheel with cocaine on his nose and lip, while two children sat in the car, according to authorities. Deputies with the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office responded at approximately 9:36 p.m. on Sunday, March 2, to a call about an unresponsive driver with children in the vehicle near Town Center Boulevard, officials said. Deputies located the vehicle near Richmond Highway and Coachman Circle and attempted a traffic stop after the driver committed a lane violation. When the deputy approached the car, the driver—Bowie resident Aaron Clark, 42—showed c…