Maryland Pastor Shot Dead By Family Friend: ‘He Wasn’t Martyred, He Was Murdered’ Maryland Pastor Shot Dead By Family Friend: ‘He Wasn’t Martyred, He Was Murdered’
Maryland Pastor Shot Dead By Family Friend: ‘He Wasn’t Martyred, He Was Murdered’ A community is rallying around the family of a Maryland pastor who was gunned down by a longtime family friend earlier this month. Herbert Keith Mason Jr. is facing murder and other charges in connection with the deadly shooting of 59-year-old Lanham resident Benjamin Francis in Bowie, according to the Prince George's County Police Department. Officers were called to the 4300 block of Rockport Lane in Bowie at around 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 7, to investigate reports of shots fired. Upon arrival, PGPD said that officers found Francis outside suffering from a gunshot wound. He was rushed …
‘Heartbroken And Struggling’: Maryland Family Mourns Kenneth Spaulding After Life Cut Short ‘Heartbroken And Struggling’: Maryland Family Mourns Kenneth Spaulding After Life Cut Short
‘Heartbroken And Struggling’: Maryland Family Mourns Kenneth Spaulding After Life Cut Short A Maryland community is in mourning after the life of Kenneth Spaulding was cut tragically short, leaving behind a young son, his family, and countless loved ones struggling with the loss. The Maryland man’s passing on Saturday, Sept. 13, has sparked an outpouring of grief, with friends and family sharing memories of a father, son, brother, and friend whose presence touched everyone he knew. “Kenneth was a son, a brother, a father, and a friend whose light touched everyone who knew him. His passing has left our family heartbroken and struggling to process this unimaginable loss,” his loved …
‘The Center Of Attention In Any Crowd’: Chance Burrell Celebrated After Fatal Virginia Crash ‘The Center Of Attention In Any Crowd’: Chance Burrell Celebrated After Fatal Virginia Crash
‘The Center Of Attention In Any Crowd’: Chance Burrell Celebrated After Fatal Virginia Crash Loved ones in Virginia say Chance Burrell had a gift for lifting spirits, whether with a laugh, a hug, or his unforgettable smile before his unexpected death at 27.  Burrell was struck and killed by a driver shortly after midnight on Saturday, Sept. 13, when a Toyota Camry was heading south on Dorset Road, according to Virginia State Police. Burrell, a Powhatan County native, was standing along the roadway when he was fatally struck by the driver, who cooperated with investigators following the crash, police said. "Chance Burrell lit up any room that he entered with his thousand-watt …
Krops Crops Farm Stand Destroyed In Fire — Pumpkins, Christmas Trees Still On The Way Krops Crops Farm Stand Destroyed In Fire — Pumpkins, Christmas Trees Still On The Way
Krops Crops Farm Stand Destroyed In Fire — Pumpkins, Christmas Trees Still On The Way A massive fire destroyed Krops Crops farm stand in Great Falls, but the longtime family business plans to keep serving the community this holiday season. For nearly 40 years, the farm stand has been a fixture in Northern Virginia, but a late-night fire tore through it, destroying the entire structure and antique market. Fairfax County Fire and Rescue crews were called to the 11110 block of Georgetown Pike in Great Falls before midnight on Tuesday, Sept. 9, when a police helicopter returning from a call noticed the flames and alerted the agency, officials said. Upon arrival, units were met …
Maryland Teen Dies Unexpectedly Days After 19th Birthday: 'She Brightened Every Room' Maryland Teen Dies Unexpectedly Days After 19th Birthday: 'She Brightened Every Room'
Maryland Teen Dies Unexpectedly Days After 19th Birthday: 'She Brightened Every Room' Days after celebrating her birthday, a Maryland family is mourning the unexpected passing of Ashley Vasquez at 19. Loved ones are rallying around the family of Ingrid Ojeda and Jorge Vasquez, whose daughter died on Friday, Sept. 5, just four days after her 19th birthday. A member of the Blake High School Class of 2024, her family says Vasquez was known for "her kindness, warmth, and ability to brighten any room with her radiant smile."  "She was a selfless young woman who never hesitated to lend a helping hand—often putting others before herself," Roberto Ojeda said.  …
Boy Watches As Maryland Mother, Grandmother Fatally Shot During Custody Exchange In Georgia Boy Watches As Maryland Mother, Grandmother Fatally Shot During Custody Exchange In Georgia
Boy Watches As Maryland Mother, Grandmother Fatally Shot During Custody Exchange In Georgia What was supposed to be a routine custody exchange in Georgia left a Maryland family shattered when a mother and daughter were gunned down outside a busy shopping center. Melissa Cui Domingo, 37, and her mother, Elizabeth Cui Domingo, 74, were both fatally shot outside a Best Buy in Richmond County, Georgia, in what was described by police as a domestic-related double homicide. Officers in Georgia were called shortly before 6:15 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 7, after two people were fatally shot, and a third wounded — all in front of the child, according to the Richmond County Sheriff's Office. Bo…
Ana María Membreno Dies After Domestic Violence Attack In Virginia; Family Calls For Awareness Ana María Membreno Dies After Domestic Violence Attack In Virginia; Family Calls For Awareness
Ana María Membreno Dies After Domestic Violence Attack In Virginia; Family Calls For Awareness Friends and family of a 28-year-old Virginia woman who died after a domestic violence attack are remembering her as a vibrant spirit while calling for greater awareness to prevent future tragedies. Ana María Membreno, known to her loved ones as “Catalina,” died at a Virginia hospital days after what her family says was a violent act of domestic abuse. Her friends describe her as an extroverted, joyful woman who loved soccer, dancing, and surrounding herself with loved ones. Ana María “Catalina” Membreno GoFundMe "From a very young age, she showed great intelligence and dedicati…
6-Year-Old Faiz Sharif Opens Eyes After PA Kipona Festival Crash, Family Says 6-Year-Old Faiz Sharif Opens Eyes After PA Kipona Festival Crash, Family Says
6-Year-Old Faiz Sharif Opens Eyes After PA Kipona Festival Crash, Family Says A 6-year-old boy critically injured when a minivan plowed into Harrisburg’s Kipona Festival crowd has opened his eyes after several days in a coma, his family said Tuesday night, Sept. 9. The child, identified as Faiz Sharif, was one of three victims struck when Elizabeth Ann Bohrer, 36, of York Haven, allegedly barreled through barricades and into festivalgoers on North Front Street on Monday, Sept. 1, according to police and court documents. Elizabeth Ann Bohrer Swatara Township PD Court filings obtained by Daily Voice revealed Faiz suffered a fractured pelvis, two broken ribs, a …
‘Absolute Badass’ EMT Recovering After Devastating Crash, Multiple Surgeries ‘Absolute Badass’ EMT Recovering After Devastating Crash, Multiple Surgeries
‘Absolute Badass’ EMT Recovering After Devastating Crash, Multiple Surgeries An EMT in Virginia is now the one who needs taking care of after she was involved in a devastating car crash that left her critically injured. Nani Ventura — a dedicated EMT and supervisor with MMT Ambulance in Northern Virginia — was airlifted from a serious accident on Saturday, Aug. 30, and has since undergone multiple surgeries. According to friends, Ventura was flown to a trauma center, where she has started a long, arduous road to recovery that is already racking up costly medical bills. “This fundraiser has been set up to help cover the costs of medical expenses, rehabilitation, and…
'World's Greatest Photographer' ID'd As Woman In Wheelchair Struck By Minivan At PA Kipona Fest 'World's Greatest Photographer' ID'd As Woman In Wheelchair Struck By Minivan At PA Kipona Fest
'World's Greatest Photographer' ID'd As Woman In Wheelchair Struck By Minivan At PA Kipona Fest The "world's greatest photographer", a 25-year-old woman who relies on a wheelchair for mobility and communication, was hospitalized after being struck when a minivan plowed into Harrisburg, Pennsylvania’s Kipona Festival crowd on Labor Day, her family and friends explained. Morgan Smoker was one of three victims hit when Elizabeth Ann Bohrer, 36, of York Haven, allegedly barreled through barricades and into festivalgoers on North Front Street after 6 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 1, according to police and court documents. Elizabeth Ann Bohrer Swatara Township PD Smoker suffered laceration…
Contractor Crashes 15 Feet Off Ladder Onto Asphalt — Family Begs For Help After Horror Fall Contractor Crashes 15 Feet Off Ladder Onto Asphalt — Family Begs For Help After Horror Fall
Contractor Crashes 15 Feet Off Ladder Onto Asphalt — Family Begs For Help After Horror Fall A Virginia father is facing a long recovery after falling more than a dozen feet from a ladder while working on a job, his family said. On Saturday, Aug. 30, Christopher Sullivan was pressure washing a metal roof when the washer got wedged between the roof and ladder, leading to a dangerous situation.  As he tried to free it, the ladder shifted left, sending Sullivan and the machine tumbling nearly 15 feet onto asphalt, according to his wife. Sullivan was left with catastrophic injuries that included a brain bleed, broken jaw, and broken wrist. Doctors are now waiting for swelling ar…
'He Is Not A Criminal:' DC Dad Ripped From Family By ICE While Sitting In Parked Car 'He Is Not A Criminal:' DC Dad Ripped From Family By ICE While Sitting In Parked Car
'He Is Not A Criminal:' DC Dad Ripped From Family By ICE While Sitting In Parked Car A DC dad was torn from his family after ICE agents detained him while he sat in a parked car — leaving his two young daughters at home, waiting and wondering when — or if — their father will come back. Mauricio Alexander Esquivel García, known to loved ones as Alex, was detained by ICE in Fort Totten on Sunday, Aug. 31, according to his family.  They say he was “simply waiting for his father in a parked car” when agents took him away. “In just a matter of minutes, his family’s life completely changed,” wrote Adelina Rodríguez Orellana, Alex’s cousin and the organizer of a fundraiser l…