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Man Prohibited From Possessing Weapons Busted Bearing Arms During Stop In Maryland: Sheriff Man Prohibited From Possessing Weapons Busted Bearing Arms During Stop In Maryland: Sheriff
Man Prohibited From Possessing Weapons Busted Bearing Arms During Stop In Maryland: Sheriff A man prohibited by law from possessing weapons is facing charges after being busted with an illegally loaded handgun during a traffic stop in Maryland, authorities announced. Lexington Park resident Malik Shavon Jordan, 25, was stopped in the 22600 block of MacArthur Boulevard in California by members of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, when he committed a traffic violation, a spokesperson for the sheriff announced on Thursday, Aug. 18. During the stop, the spokesperson said that Jordan was identified as the driver and deputies noticed that he had a loaded handgun in his waistband, …

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by Zak Failla
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Man Struck In Hip During Maryland Shooting, Police Say Man Struck In Hip During Maryland Shooting, Police Say
Man Struck In Hip During Maryland Shooting, Police Say A man is recovering after being shot in the hip in Baltimore, authorities say. The 45-year-old victim was struck by the gunfire in the 5400 block of Radecke Avenue shortly after 1 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 18, according to Baltimore police. The victim was rushed to the hospital, they said. His condition was not immediately available on Thursday morning. Police are actively investigating this incident and are asking anyone with information to call detectives at (410)396-2444. Those who wish to remain anonymous can utilize the Metro Crime Stoppers tip-line at 1-866-7LOCK-UP. You can also an…

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by Annie DeVoe
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Violent Weekend In Upper Marlboro Claims Another Life Violent Weekend In Upper Marlboro Claims Another Life
Violent Weekend In Upper Marlboro Claims Another Life Detectives are looking to identify the suspect or suspects who killed a 21-year-old Cheltenham man during a violent weekend in Upper Marlboro, authorities say. Tyren Spry was shot to death in the 10200 block of Twayblade Court around 8 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 14, according to Prince George's County police. Spry was pronounced dead on the scene. Detectives are working to identify a suspect(s) and determine the motive behind the shooting police said. A $25,000 reward is being offered to anyone with information on the killing of Tyren Spry. If anyone has information relevant to this investigatio…

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by Annie DeVoe
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$8K Reward Offered For Information In Baltimore Murder $8K Reward Offered For Information In Baltimore Murder
$8K Reward Offered For Information In Baltimore Murder An $8,000 reward is being offered for information in connection to the murder of a Baltimore man, authorities say. Shareef Muse was shot and killed in the 1800 block of Gwynns Falls Parkway shortly after 11:13 a.m., Saturday, July 30, according to Baltimore police. No other descriptive information was provided by investigators in Baltimore.  Anyone with information is asked to contact Metro Crime Stoppers of Maryland at 1-866-7Lockup.

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by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
Homicide Investigation Launched After Man Found Dead Inside Car On Maryland Street Homicide Investigation Launched After Man Found Dead Inside Car On Maryland Street
Homicide Investigation Launched After Man Found Dead Inside Car On Maryland Street Police are investigating after a man was found dead inside a car in Maryland, authorities said. Officers from the Prince George’s County Police Department responded to check on a welfare call at approximately 6:45 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 10 in the 5300 block of Chesterfield Drive in Camp Spring. Upon arrival at the scene, police said that officers found an adult man in a car suffering from trauma to the body. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators released no additional information regarding the victim or homicide. Detectives are working at the scene to establish suspects or …

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by Zak Failla
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One Killed, One Hospitalized By Continued Gun Violence In Baltimore: Police One Killed, One Hospitalized By Continued Gun Violence In Baltimore: Police
One Killed, One Hospitalized By Continued Gun Violence In Baltimore: Police One man is dead and another is injured as Baltimore's shootings continue to rise, authorities say. An injured man was found after detectives were called to the 1800 block of Belmont Avenue Saturday, Aug. 6, around 3:40 p.m. for reports of a shooting, according to Baltimore police. Officers were able to find a 26-year-old man who had been shot upon their arrival to the scene.  The man was transported to a hospital with non life-threatening injuries. A second man was shot less than two days later in the 1800 block of Walbrook Avenue just before 6 a.m., Monday, Aug 8.  The 57…

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by Annie DeVoe
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Drug Dealer Busted With Illegal Weapon After Attempting To Flee In Maryland: Police Drug Dealer Busted With Illegal Weapon After Attempting To Flee In Maryland: Police
Drug Dealer Busted With Illegal Weapon After Attempting To Flee In Maryland: Police A suspect is in custody after officers witnessed at least two parties conducting an alleged narcotics deal in Baltimore, authorities say. Officers observed the alleged transaction around 6:30 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 7, on North Forest Park Avenue, according to Baltimore police. As officers observed the transaction, they noticed a visible handle of a handgun peeking out of the suspect's satchel, investigators said. When detectives approached the suspect, he dropped the satchel and immediately ran from the scene before being apprehended by officers. Investigators did not release the name of the …

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by Annie DeVoe
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Teen Charged With Manslaughter For Accidental Fatal Shooting In Maryland: Police Teen Charged With Manslaughter For Accidental Fatal Shooting In Maryland: Police
Teen Charged With Manslaughter For Accidental Fatal Shooting In Maryland: Police An Oxon Hill teen has been charged with manslaughter in connection to the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old boy, authorities say. Demetrius Clarke, 18, was allegedly handling the firearm in a home in the 5500 block of Livingston Terrace when it accidentally discharged, striking his 16-year-old friend shortly after 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 2, according to Prince George's County police. The victim was dropped off at a Marcy Avenue fire station after the incident and was then taken to a hospital where he later died, police said. Clarke is currently in custody and is being held on a no-bond stat…

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by Annie DeVoe
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Alert Issued For Man Wanted On Multiple Warrants Out For His Arrest In Maryland Alert Issued For Man Wanted On Multiple Warrants Out For His Arrest In Maryland
Alert Issued For Man Wanted On Multiple Warrants Out For His Arrest In Maryland Seen him? An alert has been issued by police in Cecil County as they attempt to locate a wanted man who has multiple warrants out for his arrest. Anthony Leroy Brown has six active warrants out for his arrest - five through the Cecil County Sheriff’s Office, and one in Kent County - on multiple charges, according to officials. Brown’s past arrests include drug, burglary, and traffic-related offenses, “with some violence thrown in for good measure,” according to the sheriff’s office. Brown was described as being 5-foot-6 weighing an estimated 200 pounds. No other descriptive information …

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by Zak Failla
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Three Shootings, Two Homicides Within 12 Hours Under Investigation In Maryland Three Shootings, Two Homicides Within 12 Hours Under Investigation In Maryland
Three Shootings, Two Homicides Within 12 Hours Under Investigation In Maryland The violence in Baltimore is raging as police investigate three shootings - two fatal - that were reported before noon on Saturday, July 30. Between 12:30 a.m and 11:15 a.m. on Saturday morning, the Baltimore Police Department reported three separate investigations that spanned across the city. Eastern District patrol officers responded to the 1700 block of East Oliver Street at approximately 12:31 a.m., where they located a 19-year-old and 21-year-old man suffering from gunshot wounds, police said. Both were transported to area hospitals, and the teen was later pronounced dead. The condi…

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by Zak Failla
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Romanian Thieves 'Bear Hug' Victim At Pennsylvania Sheetz Before Fleeing To Maryland: Police Romanian Thieves 'Bear Hug' Victim At Pennsylvania Sheetz Before Fleeing To Maryland: Police
Romanian Thieves 'Bear Hug' Victim At Pennsylvania Sheetz Before Fleeing To Maryland: Police A Romanian couple in a car from Texas, stole from someone at a Pennsylvania Sheetz, before fleeing and abandoning their vehicle in Maryland, authorities say.  Nicolae Miclescu and Viorica Petra, both 32, approached a victim at the gas pumps at the Sheetz located at 1158 River Road, Marietta at 3:30 p.m. on June 12, according to a release by the Susquehanna Regional police department on July 28.   The pair asked the victim for gas money, blocking him in with a Black Chevrolet Tahoe SUV bearing Texas registration PJX-9926, and then Petre "bear hugged the victim and st…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Police Intercept Rape At Silver Spring Transit Center: Transit PD Police Intercept Rape At Silver Spring Transit Center: Transit PD
Police Intercept Rape At Silver Spring Transit Center: Transit PD Police intercepted a rape at a Maryland transit center early Thursday, July 21. Tiwan D. Sweet, 38, of Washington DC, tried forcing himself into the victim and physically assaulted her while she waited at the Paul S. Sarbanes Transit Center in Silver Spring around 3 a.m., Metro Transit Police said. The victim yelled for help and Montgomery County Police responded and, intervened in the attack. Sweet was detained and arrested upon arrival of MTPD. “This is a heinous crime against an innocent victim and the community is now safer with this arrest,” MTPD Chief Michael Anzallo said. …

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by Cecilia Levine