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Two Teens Among Four Hit With Hundreds Of Charges For Gun Shop Burglaries In Maryland Two Teens Among Four Hit With Hundreds Of Charges For Gun Shop Burglaries In Maryland
Two Teens Among Four Hit With Hundreds Of Charges For Gun Shop Burglaries In Maryland Four suspects are facing hundreds of charges for their alleged roles in a string of commercial burglaries and attempted burglaries of gun stores in Maryland, authorities announced on Tuesday. Between December 2023 and March 2024, officials say that the group is connected to at least 10 incidents in Anne Arundel, Prince George's, and Baltimore counties. Those charged:  Cy'juan Hemsley, 19, of District Heights, who was charged with 200 counts;  Mahkiya McQuinn-Woodley, 20, of Baltimore, who was charged with 189 counts; A 17-year-old from Temple Hills who was charged with 199 count…

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by Zak Failla
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Teen Rapper 'Baby K' Sentenced For Failed School Bus Attack In Maryland: State's Attorney Teen Rapper 'Baby K' Sentenced For Failed School Bus Attack In Maryland: State's Attorney
Teen Rapper 'Baby K' Sentenced For Failed School Bus Attack In Maryland: State's Attorney Kaedon Holland - also known as drill rapper "Baby K" - has received a harsh sentenced after he admitted to the premeditated school bus attack that took Prince George's County by storm, State's Attorney Aisha Braveboy announced on Thursday. The now 17-year-old pleaded guilty to murder and weapons offenses following the botched attack on another teenager when his gun malfunctioned on the bus as he sought to kill him. On Friday, Prince George's County State's Attorney Aisha Braveboy announced that Holland has been sentenced to 25 years in prison. "This sentence brings closure and account…

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by Zak Failla
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Teen Convicted Of Killing Dad Visiting Daughter During Lunch Break In Baltimore: AG Teen Convicted Of Killing Dad Visiting Daughter During Lunch Break In Baltimore: AG
Teen Convicted Of Killing Dad Visiting Daughter During Lunch Break In Baltimore: AG A teenager in Baltimore has been convicted of killing a 27-year-old father while on his way to visit his young daughter, the Maryland Attorney General's Office announced. Parris Harris, 19, has been found guilty of the first-degree murder of Desmond Gardner in January 2023 following a three-day trial earlier this month.  According to prosecutors, on Jan. 26, 2023, Gardner was ambushed by three people - including Harris - who fired more than 20 shots at him in the 3400 block of Spelman Road in the Cherry Hill neighborhood. They noted that Gardner was unarmed and shot in the back a…

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by Zak Failla
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Teen Brothers Playing With Fire Burn Down Maryland Playground Equipment, Document It: Sheriff Teen Brothers Playing With Fire Burn Down Maryland Playground Equipment, Document It: Sheriff
Teen Brothers Playing With Fire Burn Down Maryland Playground Equipment, Document It: Sheriff Two teen brothers caused hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage at a Frederick County playground after playing with fire and burning some of the equipment, according to the sheriff's office. In late June, first responders were called to Green Hill Park in the 2800 block of Decatur Drive in Adamstown, where they were met by playground equipment on fire. The fire caused extensive damage to several pieces of playground equipment that was estimated at approximately $230,000. During the investigation, two brothers - 14 and 15 years old - from the neighborhood were identified as those respon…

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by Zak Failla
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Teen Responsible For Bomb Threat That Forced Maryland High School Evacuation, Police Say Teen Responsible For Bomb Threat That Forced Maryland High School Evacuation, Police Say
Teen Responsible For Bomb Threat That Forced Maryland High School Evacuation, Police Say A teenager has been identified as the person who was responsible a bomb threat that forced an evacuation at a Montgomery County high school. Officers from the Montgomery County Department of Police were called to the Walt Whitman High School on Friday morning to investigate a reported threat. An alert was issued by the agency shortly before 11 a.m. on June 7 regarding a possible threat targeting the building, though it was also determined to be not valid and there was never any danger to the school. On Tuesday, June 11, investigators announced that they identified a 15-year-old as the…

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by Zak Failla
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Child Recovering At Hospital After Accidentally Shooting Herself In Maryland Apartment: Police Child Recovering At Hospital After Accidentally Shooting Herself In Maryland Apartment: Police
Child Recovering At Hospital After Accidentally Shooting Herself In Maryland Apartment: Police A 3-year-old girl is recovering at an area hospital and a teen is facing a weapons charge after the child accidentally shot herself inside a Montgomery Village apartment, police say. Shortly after noon on Tuesday, June 4, officers were called to the 18700 block of Walkers Choice Road, where there was a report of an injured child. The girl was taken by Montgomery County Fire and Rescue personnel to an area hospital, where she underwent surgery. During a subsequent search of the residence, police say that they found a .40 caliber privately manufactured weapon, and a 15-year-old, who does not…

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by Zak Failla
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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…

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by Zak Failla
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Misbehaving Minors Cancels White Marsh Carnival: Officials Misbehaving Minors Cancels White Marsh Carnival: Officials
Misbehaving Minors Cancels White Marsh Carnival: Officials The White Marsh Carnival in Baltimore County was canceled due to juveniles wreaking havoc this weekend, police said. "Due to the behavior of some individuals who chose to misbehave, we are being forced to close the White Marsh Carnival," reads a posting on the Dreamland Amusements website. "Despite taking measures such as our unaccompanied minor policy and a desire to provide a family event for the community that has been missing for several years, it seems some are determined to ruin the experience for everyone." On Saturday, April 6, officers from the White Marsh precinct were called to …

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by Zak Failla
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Teen Charged As Adult With Attempted Murder For Baltimore Shooting, Police Say Teen Charged As Adult With Attempted Murder For Baltimore Shooting, Police Say
Teen Charged As Adult With Attempted Murder For Baltimore Shooting, Police Say A teen was arrested and charged as an adult with the attempted murder of a 16-year-old in Baltimore last December, authorities announced. Police responded to investigate reports of a shooting and found the victim wounded from gunfire near the 4100 block of Edgehill Avenue just after 2:10 p.m. on Dec. 14, 2023. He was taken to the hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect, a 17-year-old male, was arrested on a warrant on Wednesday, Feb. 21 and taken to the Central Booking Intake Facility, where he was charged as an adult for attempted first-de…

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by Valerie Musson
Schools
Teen Arrested For Bringing Handgun To Central PA High School Teen Arrested For Bringing Handgun To Central PA High School
Teen Arrested For Bringing Handgun To Central PA High School A 17-year-old boy is in police custody for bringing a gun to Central Dauphin East High School on Thursday, Feb. 15, the Lower Paxton Township Bureau of Police announced on Friday night. The unnamed minor was arrested "in cooperation with the Central Dauphin School District Police," as stated in the police release around 9 p.m. on Feb. 16.  The gun he allegedly brought into the school forced a massive "systematic search" involving numerous police agencies including the Pennsylvania and Maryland State Police, as Daily Voice previously reported.  Police explained that the gun was st…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Teens To Be Charged As Adults For Sunday Afternoon Shooting In Baltimore County: Police Teens To Be Charged As Adults For Sunday Afternoon Shooting In Baltimore County: Police
Teens To Be Charged As Adults For Sunday Afternoon Shooting In Baltimore County: Police Three teens are behind bars in Baltimore County following a shooting that left a 16-year-old hospitalized over the weekend, authorities announced on Monday afternoon. Alexis Chavarria-Valencia, 19, and two boys, 16 and 17, have been arrested and will be charged as adults following a non-fatal shooting that sent one person to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.  Detectives from the Baltimore County Police Department were called at around 5:15 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 4 to the 6000 block of Marquette Road, where they found the teen victim suffering from a gunshot wound to his lo…

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by Zak Failla
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Teen Arrested For Home Invasion Temporarily Escaped Police In Baltimore County, Officials Say Teen Arrested For Home Invasion Temporarily Escaped Police In Baltimore County, Officials Say
Teen Arrested For Home Invasion Temporarily Escaped Police In Baltimore County, Officials Say Freedom was fleeting for a 14-year-old arrested for a home invasion who temporarily escaped from custody over the weekend in Baltimore County. On Saturday, members of the Baltimore County Police Department arrested the teen for the robbery and took him to the Dundalk Precinct to face charges; however, the facility couldn't hold the minor for long. Police say that while he was being processed, the 14-year-old managed to exit the building through an unsecured door, and when he was initially was pursued, was able to evade officers. His time on the run was short lived. Later on Saturday night…

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by Zak Failla
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Hagerstown Duo ID'd In Fatal Police Chase Into Ravine In Greencastle: State Police Hagerstown Duo ID'd In Fatal Police Chase Into Ravine In Greencastle: State Police
Hagerstown Duo ID'd In Fatal Police Chase Into Ravine In Greencastle: State Police Two suspected thieves who fled from Pennsylvania State Police and died after crashing into "a body of water" have been identified, Trooper Megan Frazer told Daily Voice on Thursday. Robert Wade Norwood, 21, of Hagerstown was the passenger in the car that crashed, the driver, a Hagerstown white 16-year-old boy, will not have his name released, per Pennsylvania State Police policy on releasing minor's names. The teenage driver has been identified click here to read our report.  The duo reportedly were seen breaking into vehicles and thought to be stealing from them in the 9000 bloc…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Child Knew He Would Not Be Charged For Repeated School Bomb Threats In Maryland, Sheriff Says Child Knew He Would Not Be Charged For Repeated School Bomb Threats In Maryland, Sheriff Says
Child Knew He Would Not Be Charged For Repeated School Bomb Threats In Maryland, Sheriff Says A child responsible for multiple bomb threats targeting schools in Montgomery County has been identified, according to police. This month, administrators received emailed threats targeting Montgomery Blair High School on five separate occasions, as well as Oak View Elementary School and Silver Spring International School, forcing multiple lockdowns and evacuations of students and staff. Montgomery County Police Chief Marcus Jones said on Wednesday morning that investigators identified a 12-year-old as the person responsible for all seven bomb threats, which he admitted to detectives. "This…

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by Zak Failla
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Minor In Critical Condition After Accidental Shooting In Maryland: Sheriff Minor In Critical Condition After Accidental Shooting In Maryland: Sheriff
Minor In Critical Condition After Accidental Shooting In Maryland: Sheriff New details have been released by the Frederick County Sheriff's Office after a minor had to be rushed to the hospital after being accidentally shot over the weekend. Shortly before 1:45 a.m. on Saturday night, officers were called to investigate a shooting in the 8000 block of Admiralty Place, where there were three minors, one of whom had been shot and had to be taken to Shock Trauma for treatment. On Monday, Oct. 2, a spokesperson for the sheriff's office confirmed that three juveniles were involved in the shooting, which was deemed accidental, and noted that each of the minors were awar…

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by Zak Failla
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Five Teens Charged For Friday Night Fight After HS Football Game Outside Maryland Metro Station Five Teens Charged For Friday Night Fight After HS Football Game Outside Maryland Metro Station
Five Teens Charged For Friday Night Fight After HS Football Game Outside Maryland Metro Station Fallout from last Friday's fight in Montgomery County following a high school football game continues. Five teenagers are facing charges after the brutal brawl outside a Bethesda Metro station after the Bethesda-Chevy Chase and Walter Johnson game on on Friday, Sept. 1. A week later, officials from the Montgomery County Department of Police announced that 16-year-old Kharon Crosby, of Bethesda, will be charged as an adult for armed robbery and second-degree assault. Additionally, two other teens, 15 and 16, will be charged as juveniles with robbery and assault offenses. Two 15-year-olds w…

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by Zak Failla
Schools
Teen To Be Tried As An Adult After Pulling Knife On First Day Of School In Maryland (UPDATED) Teen To Be Tried As An Adult After Pulling Knife On First Day Of School In Maryland (UPDATED)
Teen To Be Tried As An Adult After Pulling Knife On First Day Of School In Maryland (Updated) A violent incident on the first day of school inside a Frederick County high school landed a teenager behind bars after he brandished a knife during an incident on Wednesday. Shortly after 9 a.m. on Wednesday morning, Resource Officers assigned to the Governor Thomas Johnson High School were forced to display Taser-like devices on multiple occasions to help de-escalate a scary situation that played out inside the building. Two groups of students got into a fight in a hallway in between periods, prompting the School Resource Officers to jump into action to break up the "large disturbance."&n…

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by Zak Failla
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Police Pursuit Leads To Bust Of Underage Driver, Wanted Man In Stolen Hyundai In MD Police Pursuit Leads To Bust Of Underage Driver, Wanted Man In Stolen Hyundai In MD
Police Pursuit Leads To Bust Of Underage Driver, Wanted Man In Stolen Hyundai In MD Two minors were among three who are facing charges after taking police on a high-speed pursuit in a stolen car in Montgomery County one week ago. On Thursday, July 6, the Montgomery County Department of Police announced that officers have arrested Lawrence Xavier Harrison, 21, of Gaithersburg, and two underage boys following a traffic stop. Police say that at approximately 1:11 a.m. on Thursday, June 29, officers on patrol in the area of Frederick Road and Rosecrest Drive in Gaithersburg spotted a white Hyundai with no headlights on speeding through the intersection. They proceeded to fo…

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by Zak Failla
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Baltimore Grandmother Indicted After 9-Year-Old Kills Teen With Unsecured Gun: Prosecutors Baltimore Grandmother Indicted After 9-Year-Old Kills Teen With Unsecured Gun: Prosecutors
Baltimore Grandmother Indicted After 9-Year-Old Kills Teen With Unsecured Gun: Prosecutors A grandmother in Baltimore is facing criminal charges for failing to secure the gun that her 9-year-old grandson was carrying when he fatally shot 15-year-old Nykayla Strawder last summer. Baltimore City State’s Attorney Ivan Bates announced on Thursday, Feb. 2 that a grand jury indicted April Gaskins, 54, for her alleged role in the fatal shooting on Aug. 6, 2022, when her grandson pulled the trigger, firing the bullet that killed Strawder. Police said that the shooting was believed to be accidental, though others have reportedly questioned that determination. Specifically, Gaskins was in…

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by Zak Failla
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Bowie Teens Accused Of Using USB Cord To Steal Kia In Social Media Trend: Police Bowie Teens Accused Of Using USB Cord To Steal Kia In Social Media Trend: Police
Bowie Teens Accused Of Using USB Cord To Steal Kia In Social Media Trend: Police Three Bowie teenagers have been arrested after stealing a Kia in Prince George's County in what police believe was a part of an ongoing social media trend, authorities say. Two 14-year-old boys and a third 15-year-old boy were all taken into custody after they were stopped while driving a stolen Kia in the 2800 block of Curtis Drive in Temple Hills around 10:45 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 31, according to Prince George's County Police. The Kia had recently been reported stolen from a neighboring jurisdiction, prompting officers to pull over the teens.  While searching the vehicle, investigato…

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by Annie DeVoe
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Young Teens Busted After Crashing Car Into Tree During Police Chase Young Teens Busted After Crashing Car Into Tree During Police Chase
Young Teens Busted After Crashing Car Into Tree During Police Chase Two young teens have been arrested after reportedly stealing a car in an armed carjacking in Prince George's County, police say. Two boys, aged 14 and 15, were caught by police after their victim called for help after being carjacked in the 4800 block of Silver Hill Road in Suitland, according to Prince George's County police.  The teens reportedly approached the victim around 11 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 17. Police were able to locate the vehicle and the teens around 45 minutes later and began a brief police chase.  The teens eventually crashed into a tree in the are a of Southern Ave…

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by Annie DeVoe
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Child Gunman At Maryland Middle School Can Not Be Charged Due To New Juvenile Reform Law Child Gunman At Maryland Middle School Can Not Be Charged Due To New Juvenile Reform Law
Child Gunman At Maryland Middle School Can Not Be Charged Due To New Juvenile Reform Law A child who brought a gun and loaded magazine to an Anne Arundel County school will not face any charges due to a new Juvenile Justice Reform bill that was voted into law, authorities say. The announcement was made the day after the 12-year-old brought the handgun, loaded magazine, and loose ammunition into MacArthur Middle School on Thursday, Jan. 5, according to Anne Arundel County Police. "Due to the new Juvenile Justice Reform, House Bill 459 voted into law; there are NO APPLICABLE CHARGES", state an Anne Arundel County Police spokesperson. "A 12-year-old can no longer be charged with c…

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by Annie DeVoe
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Magruder HS Teen Who Shot Student,15, With 'Ghost Gun' Gets 18 Years In Prison Magruder HS Teen Who Shot Student,15, With 'Ghost Gun' Gets 18 Years In Prison
Magruder HS Teen Who Shot Student,15, With 'Ghost Gun' Gets 18 Years In Prison Authorities say that a teenager charged as an adult for a bathroom shooting at a Montgomery high school earlier this year will spend time behind bars and participate in a youth offender program. Steven Alston, Jr., 18, has been sentenced to 40 years in prison with all but 18 years suspended and five years of post-release probation after admitting earlier this month to the January 2022 shooting of DeAndre Thomas, then 15, at Magruder High School. The teen was also barred from having contact with Thomas and will undergo mental health evaluation at the facility he has been assigned to. St…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Child Charged With Attempted Murder After Robbery Gone Wrong Child Charged With Attempted Murder After Robbery Gone Wrong
Child Charged With Attempted Murder After Robbery Gone Wrong A teenager has been charged with attempted first-degree murder after a shooting that occurred earlier this month, authorities say. The 16-year-old was arrested on Wednesday, Dec. 14 after being connected to the Friday, Dec. 2 shooting, according to Baltimore police. Police say that the teenager shot a 62-year-old man in the 100 block of West Hamburg Street during the course of a robbery. The teenager was taken to the Central Booking Intake Facility where he was charged. 

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by Annie DeVoe
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Attempted Murder: Teen To Be Tried As Adult For Shooting Outside Maryland HS, Police Say Attempted Murder: Teen To Be Tried As Adult For Shooting Outside Maryland HS, Police Say
Attempted Murder: Teen To Be Tried As Adult For Shooting Outside Maryland HS, Police Say The teenager who brought a gun to Suitland High School and shot a 14-year-old student during a fight outside the building will be tried as an adult after turning himself in to police in Prince George’s County. Officials say that a 16-year-old student at the high school has been charged with attempted murder and other offenses for the non-fatal shooting outside the building during an altercation on Thursday, Dec. 8. The day began at approximately 10 a.m. on Dec. 8, when a group of students got into an argument that turned into a physical fight outside Suitland High School. According to pol…

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by Zak Failla
Schools
Two Minors Tied To Towson High School Threats In Baltimore; One Charged, One Pending: Police Two Minors Tied To Towson High School Threats In Baltimore; One Charged, One Pending: Police
Two Minors Tied To Towson High School Threats In Baltimore; One Charged, One Pending: Police Authorities say that a pair of minors are responsible for the recent threats made targeting Towson High School in Baltimore as they sought to incriminate an uninvolved juvenile. The Baltimore County Police Department announced on Saturday, Dec. 10 that the agency has brought closure to the threat investigation made at the high school and determined that no students, faculty, or staff members were ever in danger. Detectives said that they have identified and charged a juvenile suspect with multiple recent threatening messages targeting Towson High School, and charges are pending against a s…

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by Zak Failla
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Teacher Turns In Student Found Armed At Maryland High School Teacher Turns In Student Found Armed At Maryland High School
Teacher Turns In Student Found Armed At Maryland High School A Maryland high school student is in custody after taking a gun to school, authorities say. The 16-year-old boy was found armed with a ghost gun at Central High School around 10 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 6 after a teacher notified a School Resource Officer that the boy had a gun, according to Prince George's County police. The teen has been charged as an adult with handgun on person, dangerous weapon on school property, possession of a firearm by a minor, and loaded handgun on person.

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by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
Tiny Twins Arrested After Armed Robbery Spree In Maryland Tiny Twins Arrested After Armed Robbery Spree In Maryland
Tiny Twins Arrested After Armed Robbery Spree In Maryland A pair of teenage siblings were arrested in connection to an armed robbery in Brooklyn, authorities say. The brother and sister, both 16-years-old, were connected to the crime, with the brother being arrested on Thursday, Dec. 1, with the assistance of School Resource Officers after being identified in connection to the robbery of a citizen on Wednesday, Nov. 30. The sister was arrested several hours before, around 11:30 p.m., Wednesday, after reportedly additionally robbing a business, according to Anne Arundel County police. Investigators say that the pair robbed a citizen in the 300 bloc…

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by Annie DeVoe
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Little Girl Pistol-Whips Employees At Latin Grocery Store After Threatening To Kill Them Little Girl Pistol-Whips Employees At Latin Grocery Store After Threatening To Kill Them
Little Girl Pistol-Whips Employees At Latin Grocery Store After Threatening To Kill Them A young girl has been charged after pistol-whipping an employee at a Latin Grocery Store, authorities say. The 16-year-old reportedly forced her way into La Quetzalteca Latin Grocery located at 5031 Ritchie Highway around 11:20 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 30, according to Anne Arundel County police. The girl then allegedly struck one of the employees in the head with a handgun while threatening to kill the employees. The employees were able to force the girl outside and secured the door.  Responding officers located the girl nearby and found her to be in possession of an unloaded black semi…

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by Annie DeVoe
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Teen, Two Minors Busted For Attempted Audi Carjacking Outside Maryland Grocery Store: Police Teen, Two Minors Busted For Attempted Audi Carjacking Outside Maryland Grocery Store: Police
Teen, Two Minors Busted For Attempted Audi Carjacking Outside Maryland Grocery Store: Police The owner of an Audi was able to fight off a teen and two minors who viciously beat him outside a Maryland grocery store before the trio was ultimately apprehended by police in Montgomery County, officials announced. Washington, DC resident Kaiyon Denell Porter, and two juvenile suspects are facing charges following a violent attempted carjacking that saw a Good Samaritan coming to the aid of the Audi owner, investigators say. The incident began at approximately 8:50 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 21, when Montgomery County Department of Police 3rd District officers were downtown and spotted three&nb…

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by Zak Failla
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Young Teen Shot During Evening Attack In Baltimore Young Teen Shot During Evening Attack In Baltimore
Young Teen Shot During Evening Attack In Baltimore A young teen is recovering after being shot in Baltimore, authorities say. The 15-year-old was found by officers after they were dispatched to the 3100 block of Lorena Avenue shortly after 9 p.m., Friday, Nov. 18, following reports of shots fired, authorities say. The 15-year-old was rushed to a hospital for treatment of non life-threatening gunshot wounds.   Southern District Shooting detectives have assumed control over the investigation. Anyone who has information about this incident is urged to contact detectives at 410-396-2499. Those who wish to remain anonymous can utiliz…

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by Annie DeVoe