Tag:

University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center

Maryland Woman Identified By Police As Victim In Fatal Head-On Howard County Crash Maryland Woman Identified By Police As Victim In Fatal Head-On Howard County Crash
Maryland Woman Identified By Police As Victim In Fatal Head-On Howard County Crash Howard County police have identified the victim of a deadly head-on collision in Clarksville as 34-year-old Coralia Roxana Yamileth Anaya Rivas of Jessup. The crash occurred on Tuesday, Nov. 21, at approximately 2:53 p.m. on the 13100 block of Triadelphia Mill Road.  Investigators say a 2016 Toyota Corolla traveling east crossed into oncoming traffic for unknown reasons and collided head-on with a 2017 Toyota 4Runner. Anaya Rivas, the driver and sole occupant of the Corolla, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the 4Runner, also an adult female, sustained serious injuries …
Prosecutors Detail Events That Ended With Death Of Dad Defending Son During Maryland Dispute Prosecutors Detail Events That Ended With Death Of Dad Defending Son During Maryland Dispute
Prosecutors Detail Events That Ended With Death Of Dad Defending Son During Maryland Dispute A 27-year-old man will spend years in jail for his role in an altercation that resulted in the death of an Anne Arundel County father who was defending his son last year. Glen Burnie resident Trevor Garrett Taylor was sentenced on Friday to three years in jail for manslaughter following the grisly attack of Christopher Wright outside his Brooklyn Park home that resulted in his death. According to the Anne Arundel County State's Attorney's Office, in May 2023, police were called to the 300 block of West Arundel Road in Brooklyn Park, where they found Wright suffering from a head injury.…
Police ID Driver Killed In Crash On Route 32 In Maryland (UPDATED) Police ID Driver Killed In Crash On Route 32 In Maryland (UPDATED)
Police ID Driver Killed In Crash On Route 32 In Maryland (Updated) New details have been released by police following a crash that left a 39-year-old dead she struck a concrete barrier on Friday morning on Route 32 in Howard County. An investigation was launched over the weekend by the Howard County Police Department after the driver of a 2013 Ford Explorer crashed in Columbia, and then was struck by a second vehicle early on Aug. 2, investigators say. Detectives later identified the victim as Columbia resident Toni Williams.  At approximately 2:20 a.m. on Friday morning, police say that Williams was heading west on Route 32 when she struck the slow …
Fatal Route 32 Crash In Maryland Under Investigation: Police (DEVELOPING) Fatal Route 32 Crash In Maryland Under Investigation: Police (DEVELOPING)
Fatal Route 32 Crash In Maryland Under Investigation: Police (Developing) A driver was killed early on Friday morning in Howard County after crossing over several lanes on Route 32 in Columbia and striking a concrete barrier.  An investigation has been launched by the Howard County Police Department after the driver of a 2013 Ford Explorer crashed, and then was struck by a second vehicle early on Aug. 2, investigators say. At approximately 2:20 a.m. on Friday morning, police say that a driver was heading west on Route 32 when it struck the slow shoulder guardrail, then crossed over three lanes of traffic and struck the concrete barrier on the opposite side o…
Police ID Family Involved In Overnight Murder-Suicide In Maryland Police ID Family Involved In Overnight Murder-Suicide In Maryland
Police ID Family Involved In Overnight Murder-Suicide In Maryland New details have been released by the Howard County Police Department after the patriarch of a family died at the hospital following a murder-suicide in Elkridge on Thursday night. Nayyar Abbas Syed, 61, the believed shooter, was pronounced dead at St. Agnes hospital overnight, according to officials, who also identified his other victims. The shooting suspect's wife, Syeda Aalia Nayyar, 57; daughter, Syeda Fatima, 25; and daughter-in-law, Alizey Fatima, 33, were all pronounced dead at the scene.  His son, Muhammad Ali Hamza, 31, is currently at the University of Maryland Shock Trauma…
Gang Leader Gets Life In Prison For Murder, Violent Crime In Maryland: State's Attorney Gang Leader Gets Life In Prison For Murder, Violent Crime In Maryland: State's Attorney
Gang Leader Gets Life In Prison For Murder, Violent Crime In Maryland: State's Attorney A gang leader in Maryland will never see the light of day again after being sentenced for his role in the murder of a 21-year-old man, the Howard County State's Attorney announced on Wednesday. Jeremi Quentin Lewis, 36, has been sentenced to life without parole plus 100 years in prison in connection to his running of the "59 Hoover Criminal Gang" in Columbia and murder of Jaden Ealey in the summer of 2021. Prosecutors say that on May 30, 2021, Howard County police officers were called to the 6000 block of Foreland Garth to investigate reports of shots fired, where they found Ealey behind th…
Driver Charged For Fatal Hit-Run Crash Involving Elderly Woman In Maryland, Police Say Driver Charged For Fatal Hit-Run Crash Involving Elderly Woman In Maryland, Police Say
Driver Charged For Fatal Hit-Run Crash Involving Elderly Woman In Maryland, Police Say Months after a 77-year-old woman was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver in Howard County, police say they have apprehended the wanted man. Baltimore resident Da'quan Shaheim Smith, 22, has been arrested and faces charges in connection to the fatal crash that took the life of Soon Ja Chung in Ellicott City on Saturday, Jan. 20.  The Ellicott City resident was walking shortly before 5 p.m. on the day of the crash when she was struck by a vehicle believed to be a silver Nissan Altima that was traveling east on Baltimore National Pike near Ridge Road. At the time of the crash, Chun…
Virginia Teen Dies At Hospital Days After Targeted Maryland Shooting: Police Virginia Teen Dies At Hospital Days After Targeted Maryland Shooting: Police
Virginia Teen Dies At Hospital Days After Targeted Maryland Shooting: Police The 17-year-old Virginia native who was shot across state lines in Maryland has died at an area hospital from his injuries, the Howard County Police Department confirmed. Natanael Rodriguez Cuxun, of Arlington, was a passenger in a vehicle traveling on Snowden River Parkway near Rustling Leaf in Columbia when he was shot and later died at the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center, according to investigators. Detectives believe that a shooter fired several shots at his vehicle at around 2:10 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 21 from another vehicle that fled the scene. Cuxun was struck once, and tw…
Police ID 77-Year-Old Woman Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Howard County Crosswalk Police ID 77-Year-Old Woman Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Howard County Crosswalk
Police ID 77-Year-Old Woman Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Howard County Crosswalk A 77-year-old woman was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver over the weekend in Howard County. Police have identified Soon Ja Chung as the pedestrian who was struck and killed late in the afternoon on Saturday, Jan. 20 in Ellicott City. The Ellicott City resident was walking shortly before 5 p.m. on Saturday when she was struck by a vehicle believed to be a silver Nissan Altima that was traveling east on Baltimore National Pike near Ridge Road. At the time of the crash, Chung was in a crosswalk, investigators noted. Chung was rushed by paramedics to the University of Maryland Shock …
One Killed In Fatal Double Shooting On Maryland Apartment Stairwell, Police Say One Killed In Fatal Double Shooting On Maryland Apartment Stairwell, Police Say
One Killed In Fatal Double Shooting On Maryland Apartment Stairwell, Police Say One person was killed and a second injured in a fatal double Howard County shooting on Sunday night, police say. Jeremiah Isaiah Darden, 18, has died and a 20-year-old man was treated and released from an area hospital after being identified by police as the victims in the shooting. Police say that shortly before 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 17, officers from the Howard County Police Department were called to the 7600 block of Woodpark Lane in Columbia, where they found the two bodies suffering from gunshot wounds in the stairwell of an apartment building. Both men were rushed to the Universi…
Man Killed In Crash With Stationary Ambulance In Maryland: Police Man Killed In Crash With Stationary Ambulance In Maryland: Police
Man Killed In Crash With Stationary Ambulance In Maryland: Police One person was killed after crashing into a parked ambulance in Howard County, police say. Ricardo Perez, 36, has been identified as the man who was pronounced dead at the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center after hitting a Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services ambulance late on Sunday night. The Laurel resident was driving a Hyundai Sonata south on Washington Boulevard shortly before 11 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 3, according to investigators, when he hit a stationary ambulance that had its warning lights activated in the right turn lane leading to Country Meadows Lane. …
Triple Shooting Leaves One Dead, Two With Critical Injuries Near Maryland Gas Station: Police Triple Shooting Leaves One Dead, Two With Critical Injuries Near Maryland Gas Station: Police
Triple Shooting Leaves One Dead, Two With Critical Injuries Near Maryland Gas Station: Police One person was killed in a triple shooting on Monday night in Columbia, the Howard County Police Department announced. Shortly before 10 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 16, officers were called to the 6000 block of Foreland Garth after hearing gunshots ring out near the Exxon gas station.  Upon arrival, officers found one man suffering from a gunshot wound outside the station and he was rushed to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center, where he was listed in critical, but stable condition on Tuesday morning. Approximately 20 minutes later, police say that two more men arrived at Howard C…
Motorcyclist Killed, Woman Critical After Being Thrown From Bike In Maryland Crash: Police Motorcyclist Killed, Woman Critical After Being Thrown From Bike In Maryland Crash: Police
Motorcyclist Killed, Woman Critical After Being Thrown From Bike In Maryland Crash: Police One person was killed and a woman suffered serious injuries after crashing a motorcycle during a late-night ride on Labor Day in Howard County, police say. At approximately 8:30 p.m. on Monday night, a 2006 Yamaha R6 was traveling north on Route 29 at Rivers Edge Road in Columbia when the driver lost control and crashed off the roadway. Both the driver and his passenger were ejected from the motorcycle and rushed to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center, where he died and she was listed in critical condition as of Tuesday, Sept. 5, according to police. The cause of the crash remai…
Woman Killed By Alleged Drunk Pick-Up Truck Driver In MD: Police Woman Killed By Alleged Drunk Pick-Up Truck Driver In MD: Police
Woman Killed By Alleged Drunk Pick-Up Truck Driver In MD: Police The driver of a pick-up truck who set off a fatal three-vehicle crash in Howard County was allegedly under the influence when he lost control, police say. Columbia resident Rikelmy E. Beltran-Menjivar, 20, walked away uninjured from a crash that took the life of 68-year-old Karen Johnson Battle, also of Columbia, on Monday, June 12, and left two others hospitalized, according to the Howard County Police Department. Beltran-Menjivar was reportedly driving a Ford F-250 south on Tamar Driver near Flicker Place in Columbia at approximately 7:30 on Monday when he lost control and crashed into a …
Motorcyclist Killed In MD Crash Was In His 'True Happy Place' When He Died, Family Says Motorcyclist Killed In MD Crash Was In His 'True Happy Place' When He Died, Family Says
Motorcyclist Killed In MD Crash Was In His 'True Happy Place' When He Died, Family Says A family is in mourning after a family member who goes by many names was killed riding his beloved Harley-Davidson in Howard County over the weekend.  Charles Franklin Bailey, Jr., 63, was killed shortly before 1:45 a.m. on Sunday, June 4, when he lost control of his motorcycle and was struck head-on by a pick-up truck. "Our father Chuck, Chuckie, Chuckie Cheese was the greatest man. He touched so many peoples lives and has undoubtedly left a hole in all of our hearts," organizers of a GoFundMe campaign made for his family said. "His laughter and spirit will always be with us."  According…
Teen To Be Charged As An Adult For Triple Stabbing In Maryland: Sheriff Teen To Be Charged As An Adult For Triple Stabbing In Maryland: Sheriff
Teen To Be Charged As An Adult For Triple Stabbing In Maryland: Sheriff The investigation into a triple stabbing involving teens located at a Frederick County party led to charges for a fourth who will be charged as an adult on multiple assault charges in Carroll County, a spokesperson from the sheriff's office announced. Shortly before 12:30 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 20 members of the Carroll County and Frederick County sheriff’s offices responded along with officers from the Mt. Airy Police Department to the area of the 14000 block of Shirley John Road to investigate a reported stabbing. Upon arrival, investigators found one 19-year-old who suffered a significant …
Unidentified Young Man Murdered In Baltimore: Police Unidentified Young Man Murdered In Baltimore: Police
Unidentified Young Man Murdered In Baltimore: Police Police are investigating a murder after a young man was killed on 8th Street in Baltimore, authorities say. The 25-year-old was found suffering from gunshot wounds in the 3800 block of 8th Street around 1 p.m., Monday, Jan. 23, according to Baltimore police. The victim was rushed to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center by ambulance personnel and was pronounced dead a short time later. Homicide investigators assumed control over the investigation. Detectives learned that the victim crashed his vehicle after being shot in the 800 block of Gretna Court. Anyone who has information ab…
Rifle-Wielding Shooter Sentenced For 'Disturbing' 2019 Maryland Murder: State's Attorney Rifle-Wielding Shooter Sentenced For 'Disturbing' 2019 Maryland Murder: State's Attorney
Rifle-Wielding Shooter Sentenced For 'Disturbing' 2019 Maryland Murder: State's Attorney A Maryland man is facing life in prison for his role in the violent murder of a man in Howard County after a physical altercation went sideways, the state’s attorney’s office announced. Franck Herman Ngande, 25, was convicted on murder and other charges, Howard County State’s Attorney Rich Gibson announced on Tuesday, Oct. 25, for his role in the death of Columbia resident Taiwan Dashon Dorsey in 2019. Prosecutors said that shortly before 1:30 p.m. on July 20, 2019, Howard County Police officers responded to the 12000 block of Little Patuxent Parkway for a report of a shooting. Upon arriv…
Woman Walking Dog Hospitalized In Hit-Run Crash In Maryland, State Police Say Woman Walking Dog Hospitalized In Hit-Run Crash In Maryland, State Police Say
Woman Walking Dog Hospitalized In Hit-Run Crash In Maryland, State Police Say A hit-and-run driver was tracked down by Maryland State Police investigators overnight after striking and hospitalizing a woman walking her dog, authorities announced. In Worcester County, Berlin resident Terri Wattay, 59, was taking her dog for a stroll on Thursday, Oct. 6 when she was struck by a truck in the 11000 block of Grays Corner Road in her hometown. Wattay was transported by paramedics to Atlantic General Hospital and later transferred to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center. Her condition was not immediately available on Friday, Oct. 7. The dog was uninjured. Acco…
One Dead, One Hospitalized With 'Serious Injuries' In One-Car Maryland Crash One Dead, One Hospitalized With 'Serious Injuries' In One-Car Maryland Crash
One Dead, One Hospitalized With 'Serious Injuries' In One-Car Maryland Crash A 62-year-old Carroll County driver was killed and a second man was hospitalized with "serious injuries" in a one-car crash in Howard County, police said. New Windsor resident Samuel Wayne Bowman, Jr. was driving his 2001 Honda Accord east on Frederick Road near the intersection of Daisy Road shortly before 9:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 7 when he lost control and struck a tree in Woodbine. Bowman was pronounced dead at the scene, police said, and his adult male passenger was transported to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center with serious injuries.  The passenger’s condition…
Suspected Killer Charged Following Baltimore Murder Suspected Killer Charged Following Baltimore Murder
Suspected Killer Charged Following Baltimore Murder A 25-year-old man suspect has been arrested in connection to a murder in Baltimore earlier this month, authorities say. An arrest warrant was issued for Kamar Damonte Williams, 25, on Friday, Aug. 26 after investigators linked him to the murder of Delaney Simmons, 38, on Saturday, Aug. 20, according to Baltimore police. Police responded to the shooting in the 500 block of Bentlaou Street just after 12:30 a.m., where they found Simmons lying in an alleyway adjacent to the 2300 block of Ashton Street. Simmons was found unresponsive with gunshot wounds and was rushed to the University of Mary…
Reward Offered Amid Investigation Into Maryland Murder: Sheriff Reward Offered Amid Investigation Into Maryland Murder: Sheriff
Reward Offered Amid Investigation Into Maryland Murder: Sheriff If you saw something, police in Maryland are asking you to say something. A reward has been offered for information that leads to the arrest and prosecution of a suspect wanted in connection to a fatal shooting that left local resident Charles Pugh dead in Harford County. At approximately 10:10 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 19, members of the Harford County Sheriff’s Office were called to the 1700 block of Crimson Tree Way in Edgewood, where there was a reported shooting, officials said. Upon arrival, they located Pugh, who had been struck by at least one gunshot wound, according to the sheriff’s…
Baltimore Man Charged With Early Morning Maryland Murder: Police Baltimore Man Charged With Early Morning Maryland Murder: Police
Baltimore Man Charged With Early Morning Maryland Murder: Police A 21-year-old man has been arrested in connection to a Baltimore shooting earlier this summer, authorities say. Antonio Purisima is accused of shooting Kevin Moody, 21, multiple times in the 2200 block of Ashton Street around 6 a.m., Wednesday, June 15, according to Baltimore Police. Moody was rushed to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center where he was pronounced dead.  Investigation eventually identified Purisima as a suspect in the crime. He has been charged with first-degree murder. Antonio Purisima is currently being held at the Baltimore City Central Booking Intake Fac…
Baltimore Killer Surrenders Himself, Charged With First-Degree Murder Baltimore Killer Surrenders Himself, Charged With First-Degree Murder
Baltimore Killer Surrenders Himself, Charged With First-Degree Murder An accused killer is in custody after surrendering himself to Baltimore police, authorities say. Daquan Gilliard, 24, surrendered himself to investigators on Monday, Aug. 15 in connection to the murder of Travon Johnson, 27, according to Baltimore police. Johnson was shot multiple times in the 2400 block of Kermit Court on Monday, Aug. 1, according to Baltimore police. Johnson was rushed to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center and was pronounced dead a short time later. Gilliard was arrested after his surrender and formally charged with first-degree murder. 
Police ID 12-Year-Old Driver Killed, Passenger Hurt In Maryland Crash Police ID 12-Year-Old Driver Killed, Passenger Hurt In Maryland Crash
Police ID 12-Year-Old Driver Killed, Passenger Hurt In Maryland Crash Police have identified the 12-year-old driver killed and her adult male passenger hurt in a Maryland crash over the weekend. Josseline Molina-Rivas was behind the wheel of a 2017 Toyota Corolla heading southbound on Broken Land Parkway, in Columbia Sunday, July 24, Howard County Police said. Josseline left the roadway and struck a tree just south of Cradlerock Way around 2:08 a.m., they said. She was pronounced dead at the scene while her 36-year-old passenger, Mario Arturo-Artiga, was transported to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center where he remains in serious c…
Maryland Trio Busted For Attempted Murder In Playstation Purchase Gone Bad: State Police Maryland Trio Busted For Attempted Murder In Playstation Purchase Gone Bad: State Police
Maryland Trio Busted For Attempted Murder In Playstation Purchase Gone Bad: State Police Three suspects were apprehended in Maryland after a planned deal to purchase a Playstation went awry and a 26-year-old wound up with serious injuries during an alleged assault, authorities said. Pottsville's Kimberly Renee Worley, 31, and Salisbury residents Avontae Curtis Fortt, 27, and Laquan Frederick Cannon, 31, arrived at the Layes Landing Road home in Newark to purchase the video game system from the victim the night of Monday, July 11, Maryland State Police said. During the exchange, Fortt struck the victim in the back of the head with a pistol while also firing several rounds from t…
Maryland Man Sentenced For Gang-Related Murder Involving Teen Maryland Man Sentenced For Gang-Related Murder Involving Teen
Maryland Man Sentenced For Gang-Related Murder Involving Teen A 21-year-old Maryland street gang member will spend the rest of his life in prison after being convicted of shooting a teen in the back and killing him on Independence Day. Edgewood resident Rahzar Meyers was sentenced on Friday, June 10 to life in prison with an additional 45 years which will all be served in the Division of Corrections after being found guilty of murder, gang, and weapon charges. Harford County State’s Attorney Albert Peisinger, Jr. said that shortly before 12:20 a.m. on July 4, 2019, sheriff’s deputies responded to Eloise Lane in Edgewood, where Khalil Johnson, then 15,…
Man Trapped Under Car In Baltimore Dies Man Trapped Under Car In Baltimore Dies
Man Trapped Under Car In Baltimore Dies A 71-year-old died after he was struck by a car and became trapped underneath it Thursday, June 9 in Baltimore, police said. The 37-year-old driver remained at the scene — the intersection at Pennsylvania Avenue and Mosher Street — after the 4:45 p.m. incident, according to city police. The pedestrian was taken to University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center by ambulance, and was pronounced dead by medical personnel a short time later. The pedestrian’s identity will be withheld until next-of-kin notifications are completed. Anyone with information about this incident is urged to co…