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Paroled Predator Convicted After Knife Kidnapping Attack On Maryland Woman
A violent repeat offender who stalked and attacked a woman at knifepoint in Maryland has now been convicted by a jury, prosecutors announced, clearing the way for a potential decades-long prison sentence.
William Francis Dixon, 52, of Mechanicsville, was found guilty after a five-day jury trial in St. Mary’s County, following a March 2025 attack in which he attempted to kidnap a woman while armed with a knife, according to the St. Mary’s County State’s Attorney’s Office.
Prosecutors said Dixon was convicted of attempted kidnapping, armed robbery, first-degree assault, theft between $100 and…
Repeat Violent Offender Out On Parole Dragged Baltimore Sergeant Two Blocks: Authorities
Had Joseph Black not been granted parole for one of his 20 arrests, a Baltimore police sergeant wouldn't have been dragged by his vehicle for nearly two blocks earlier this week, authorities said.
The sergeant was conducting a traffic stop on the notoriously dangerous 5200 block of Park Heights Avenue after Joseph Daniel Black, 36, committed a traffic violation, around 8 p.m., Tuesday, June 28, according to Baltimore officials.
Upon approaching the vehicle, the sergeant noticed that Black was armed and told him to get out of the vehicle. When Black did not comply, the sergeant attempted to …
