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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…
LL Flooring To Close Three DMV Stores Amid Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Proceedings LL Flooring To Close Three DMV Stores Amid Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Proceedings
LL Flooring To Close Three DMV Stores Amid Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Proceedings LL Flooring, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, is set to close several stores in Maryland and Virginia amid its financial issues. The flooring company - once known as Lumber Liquidators - plans to shutter the doors of two locations in Maryland, and one in Virginia amid its massive reorganization process. In Maryland, stores in Edgewood (Harford County) and Lutherville (Baltimore County), while in Virginia, the Woodbridge (Prince William County) store is on the chopping block. According to CEO Charles Tyson, who wrote a letter to customers,  while they plan to close 94 …
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…
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…
Drug Dealer Admits To Selling Fatal Fentanyl Dose In Maryland While On Probation: Prosecutors Drug Dealer Admits To Selling Fatal Fentanyl Dose In Maryland While On Probation: Prosecutors
Drug Dealer Admits To Selling Fatal Fentanyl Dose In Maryland While On Probation: Prosecutors A drug dealer in Maryland will spend more than a decade behind bars after being sentenced for selling the fentanyl while on probation for a previous drug charge, authorities announced. Ronald Sullivan, 49, of Edgewood, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute narcotics and has been sentenced to 20 years in prison with all but 15 years to serve.  The case also trigged a probation violation for a 2011 possession with intent to distribute case that added another five years to serve, marking a total of 20 years in prison for Sullivan, according to prosecutors. In August 2023…
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…
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…
Parents Convince Daughter To Surrender After Setting Bedroom Blaze In Maryland: Fire Marshal Parents Convince Daughter To Surrender After Setting Bedroom Blaze In Maryland: Fire Marshal
Parents Convince Daughter To Surrender After Setting Bedroom Blaze In Maryland: Fire Marshal A 35-year-old woman has been accused of starting a bedroom blaze in her parent's Harford County home while they were out of the country, fire officials say. Edgewood native Lorpu Mulbah has been charged with arson following an investigation by the Maryland Fire Marshal, which determined she allegedly intentionally set her parent's house ablaze late on Friday night.   At around 11:30 p.m. on May 10, crews from the Abington Fire Company and nearby agencies were called to the 600 block of Mulberry Lane, when an automatic fire alarm was sounded. Joppa-Magnolia VFC Upon arrival…
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…
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 Offender Gets Prison Term Five Times Maryland Sentencing Guideline: State's Attorney Repeat Offender Gets Prison Term Five Times Maryland Sentencing Guideline: State's Attorney
Repeat Offender Gets Prison Term Five Times Maryland Sentencing Guideline: State's Attorney A Maryland man who ran afoul of the law one too many times was sentenced to a prison term five times longer than the traditional guidelines for illegal possession of weapons in Harford County in front of a child, the state's attorney's office announced this week. William Quinton Yourman, 34, was sentenced to 46 years in prison, with all but 40 suspended after being found guilty earlier this year by a jury on multiple charges for illegal possession of weapons. According to officials, prosecutors "argued that the facts surrounding the case, (Yourman's) violent tendencies, and the fact that th…
Cop Impersonators Cuffed, Kidnapped Victims During Maryland Robberies: Feds Cop Impersonators Cuffed, Kidnapped Victims During Maryland Robberies: Feds
Cop Impersonators Cuffed, Kidnapped Victims During Maryland Robberies: Feds A police impersonator who carjacked drivers and their employers is expected to get 15 years in prison for a summertime crime spree in Maryland three years ago, federal authorities announced. Davonne Tramont Dorsey, 30, of Gwynn Oak, pleaded guilty to carjacking and to using, carrying and possessing a firearm during a crime of violence while admitting that he and others conspired to kidnap their victims to rob them while using force or threats. According to federal prosecutors, between May and August 2021, Dorsey and others planned to impersonate police officers to stop vehicles, c…
Family Displaced By Fast-Moving Garage Fire In Maryland Family Displaced By Fast-Moving Garage Fire In Maryland
Family Displaced By Fast-Moving Garage Fire In Maryland Three adults and two children have been displaced after a weekend fire in Harford County tore through their home, officials say. Over the weekend, fire crews were called to the 1800 block of Hanson Road when a blaze broke out inside an Edgewood home, sending a family scurrying.  3/1 ⚠️Incident Update⚠️ FVFAC responds to 1800 block of Hanson Road for a dwelling fire. On initial dispatch,... Posted by Fallston Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Co. on Saturday, March 2, 2024 It took nearly four dozen firefighters from the Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company less than a half hour to get t…
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…
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 …
Max Sentence For Man Who Attempted To Rape Woman, Stole Wedding Rings In MD: State's Attorney Max Sentence For Man Who Attempted To Rape Woman, Stole Wedding Rings In MD: State's Attorney
Max Sentence For Man Who Attempted To Rape Woman, Stole Wedding Rings In MD: State's Attorney A 68-year-old Maryland man will likely spend the rest of his life behind bars after pleading guilty to violently raping a woman in a Motel 6, the Harford County State's Attorney's Office announced. Edgewood native Bernard Lamont Staten received the maximum sentence after pleading guilty in separate cases to attempted second-degree rape and possession with intent to distribute cocaine. In January, prosecutors say that his victim was stranded on the side of the road waiting for a tow truck, and despite not knowing her, offered to give the woman a ride to her home in Westminster; how…
Predator Who Targeted Woman 21 Years Ago Gets Life For 'Unimaginable' Rape In MD: Prosecutors Predator Who Targeted Woman 21 Years Ago Gets Life For 'Unimaginable' Rape In MD: Prosecutors
Predator Who Targeted Woman 21 Years Ago Gets Life For 'Unimaginable' Rape In MD: Prosecutors More than two decades after a 20-year-old woman was found raped and dropped unconscious in a ditch off the side of I-95 in Cecil County, justice has been served. Harford County resident Bryant Nakia White, 48, of Edgewood, was sentenced to multiple life sentences for the 2002 attack of a woman whose body was left on the side of the interstate off of Frenchtown Road near Port Deposit, prosecutors announced. Investigators said that at approximately 4 a.m. on April 6, 2002, a truck driver noticed the body of a woman - whose name has not been released "due to the nature of the crimes committed”…
Dirt Bike Rider Convicted Of Shooting At Family Stopped At Red Light Near Maryland Intersection Dirt Bike Rider Convicted Of Shooting At Family Stopped At Red Light Near Maryland Intersection
Dirt Bike Rider Convicted Of Shooting At Family Stopped At Red Light Near Maryland Intersection The man who tried to pull a fast one over on police investigators in Edgewood has been convicted of attempted murder after a shooting in September last year, the Harford County State's Attorney announced. Luke Edward Powell, 24, is facing a lengthy prison stay after being arrested for a shooting near his Cherry Road home in Edgewood while he was riding his dirt bike, which he subsequently tried to hide from investigators. According to prosecutors, on Sept. 5, 2022, deputies from the Harford County Sheriff's Office were called to investigate a reported shooting near the intersection of Hanso…
Maryland Teen Injured In 'Drive-By' Shooting Actually Shot Himself, Sheriff Says Maryland Teen Injured In 'Drive-By' Shooting Actually Shot Himself, Sheriff Says
Maryland Teen Injured In 'Drive-By' Shooting Actually Shot Himself, Sheriff Says The investigation into a reported drive-by shooting in Maryland could lead to charges for a teen who lied to police. On Friday afternoon, members of the Harford County Sheriff's Office were called to the 1500 block of Harford Square Drive in Edgewood, where a 16-year-old reported that he had been the victim of a drive-by shooter, though that would turn out to be a tall tale. Shortly before 3:15 p.m. on Friday afternoon, deputies found the teen, who suffered a non-fatal gunshot wound to his thigh, and he was taken by paramedics to a local trauma center after being treated at the scene of the…
Traffic Backed Up On I-95 Following Multi-Vehicle Crash In Maryland Traffic Backed Up On I-95 Following Multi-Vehicle Crash In Maryland
Traffic Backed Up On I-95 Following Multi-Vehicle Crash In Maryland Traffic was tied up temporarily on I-95 on Monday morning following a crash that left several lanes blocked in Northern Maryland. First responders from multiple agencies were called to a stretch of the highway near exit 77 (Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway/MD-24) in Edgewood, where there was a multi-vehicle crash, according to officials.  As of 11 a.m. on Monday, two lanes of traffic were flowing in the area while crews investigated the crash and worked to clear the scene. Volunteer Firefighters from @jmvfc8 and 2 @HarfordCoDES EMS units are on scene of a vehicle crash that blocks the…
Woman Intentionally Set House Ablaze With Man Inside After Argument In Maryland: Fire Marshal Woman Intentionally Set House Ablaze With Man Inside After Argument In Maryland: Fire Marshal
Woman Intentionally Set House Ablaze With Man Inside After Argument In Maryland: Fire Marshal A Maryland woman who set her house on fire after a fight with a man living there is facing serious charges following an incident in Harford County, authorities announced. While staying with a neighbor in Edgewood, Christina L. Beattie has been accused of setting an intentional blaze on the front porch of her home while someone was inside early on Sunday morning. According to the Maryland State Fire Marshal, around 3 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 1, crews were called to the 1100 block of Shady Drive, where there were reports of flames that were spotted on the porch. Deputies from the Harford County …
Dog Rescued, Home Destroyed By Lightning Strike In Maryland (PHOTOS) Dog Rescued, Home Destroyed By Lightning Strike In Maryland (PHOTOS)
Dog Rescued, Home Destroyed By Lightning Strike In Maryland (Photos) Mother Nature had bad intentions in Maryland over the weekend, but first responders were able to rescue a dog that found itself caught in a fire, officials say. A dog had to be rescued and treated in Carroll County on Saturday when a lightning strike caused a massive fire inside a Louisville Road residence in Finksburg. The Carroll County fire.Sykesville Fire Department via Twitter At around 4:15 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 9, crews from multiple agencies were called to the home, which was fully engulfed by flames amid the Severe Thunderstorm Warning that was issued over the weekend in part…
Suspect In Custody After MD Man Killed In Apartment Shooting, Sheriff Says Suspect In Custody After MD Man Killed In Apartment Shooting, Sheriff Says
Suspect In Custody After MD Man Killed In Apartment Shooting, Sheriff Says A 37-year-old man has been arrested for the murder of Tyrell Orlando Polley in Harford County earlier this month, authorities announced. Michael Anthony Brown, Jr., of Brooklyn, is in trouble with the law again after being identified as the suspect in Polley's death in Edgewood in early August. 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 Polley suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.  He was pronounced dead at the scene. Brown was ultima…
Man Killed In Apartment Shooting In Maryland, Police Say Man Killed In Apartment Shooting In Maryland, Police Say
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…
Lanes On I-95 Blocked By Three-Vehicle Crash In MD (DEVELOPING) Lanes On I-95 Blocked By Three-Vehicle Crash In MD (DEVELOPING)
Lanes On I-95 Blocked By Three-Vehicle Crash In MD (Developing) Traffic was tied up on I-95 early on Saturday afternoon after a vehicle crash blocked two lanes in Harford County.  At approximately 1:45 p.m. on Saturday, multiple agencies were called to a stretch of the interstate in Edgewood, where there was a reported crash in the northbound lanes just past exit 74 (Mountain Road/MD-152).  Traffic was tied up on Saturday afternoon.Harford County Fire & EMS Officials said that at least three ambulances were called to the scene for injured people, though the nature of their injuries was not disclosed.  This is a developing story. Check Daily Voi…
Three Accused Of Attempted Murder During Harford County Robbery: Sheriff Three Accused Of Attempted Murder During Harford County Robbery: Sheriff
Three Accused Of Attempted Murder During Harford County Robbery: Sheriff Investigators say that three men are in custody on Monday following an investigation into a weekend stabbing in Harford County. At approximately 9 p.m. on Friday, June 2, members of the Harford County Sheriff’s Office were called to the 1600 block of Swallow Crest Drive in Edgewood to investigate a stabbing that left local resident William Merrill McKinney, 39, with multiple stab wounds to his upper body. Responding deputies were able to provide enough aid until McKinney was airlifted to a local trauma center, where he was listed in critical, but stable condition. The investigation led sh…
Woman Taken To Shock Trauma Center After Harford County Shooting: Sheriff Woman Taken To Shock Trauma Center After Harford County Shooting: Sheriff
Woman Taken To Shock Trauma Center After Harford County Shooting: Sheriff A woman is expected to survive after being shot in the Perrywood neighborhood in Aberdeen, according to the Harford County Sheriff's Office. At approximately 12:15 a.m. on Sunday, May 21, deputies from the Harford County Sheriff's Office were called to the 200 block of Perrywood Court, where there was a report of a gunshot in the area.  Upon arrival at the scene of the shooting, deputies from the sheriff's office found evidence of a shooting at the reported location, but there was no victim. Minutes later, at 12:35 p.m., deputies were alerted by members of the Upper Chesapeake Medical…
Pervy Passenger Gets Life For Raping, Robbing Woman Who Gave Him A Ride In MD: State's Attorney Pervy Passenger Gets Life For Raping, Robbing Woman Who Gave Him A Ride In MD: State's Attorney
Pervy Passenger Gets Life For Raping, Robbing Woman Who Gave Him A Ride In MD: State's Attorney The man who raped and tortured a driver during a harrowing ride in Maryland will likely spend the rest of his life behind bars.  Devon Allen Odell Scott, 40, of Edgewood, was sentenced to life plus 50 years in prison after being convicted earlier this year on rape and robbery charges, the Harford County State’s Attorney announced. The traumatic trip played out when Scott flagged down his 28-year-old victim - who sometimes worked as an unlicensed taxi driver for extra cash - in Baltimore and asked for a ride to the Edgewood area in August 2019, though he would not commit to a specific h…