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Maryland Man Accused Of Making Explosives, Home Invasion, Assaulting Family: Fire Marshal Maryland Man Accused Of Making Explosives, Home Invasion, Assaulting Family: Fire Marshal
Maryland Man Accused Of Making Explosives, Home Invasion, Assaulting Family: Fire Marshal A Maryland man is facing charges after allegedly forcing his way into a family member's home, threatening to kill someone with a machete, then being busted with improvised explosive devices, state officials said. Brunswick resident Dominic Valenti, 25, was arrested following an investigation by local police and the Office of the State Fire Marshal after investigators found two explosive devices in a backpack he was wearing at the time of the incident, according. to authorities. Shortly before 5:30 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 7, the Brunswick Police Department responded to the 100 block of West C S…

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by Zak Failla
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Wanted Shooting Suspect Apprehended On Maryland Rooftop After Crashing Into Officer: Police Wanted Shooting Suspect Apprehended On Maryland Rooftop After Crashing Into Officer: Police
Wanted Shooting Suspect Apprehended On Maryland Rooftop After Crashing Into Officer: Police A wanted Maryland teen took local, state, and federal investigators on a wild chase that ended with him crashing into an off-duty police officer before being apprehended on a nearby rooftop, authorities announced. Aiyontae Michael Moye, 18, whose last known address was in Baltimore City, was located and arrested on Thursday, Aug. 11 by state troopers and federal agents in connection to a shooting on Tuesday, Aug. 9 in Allegany County. Moye had been wanted for a midday shooting of a 33-year-old man that was reported at approximately 3 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon in Cumberland at a Chase Stree…

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by Zak Failla
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Burglar Waits For Homeowner To Return From Work Before Attack In Maryland: Sheriff Burglar Waits For Homeowner To Return From Work Before Attack In Maryland: Sheriff
Burglar Waits For Homeowner To Return From Work Before Attack In Maryland: Sheriff A man laid in wait inside a Maryland home after burglarizing it to attack a homeowner when he returned home from work, authorities announced. Prince George’s County resident Roy Pena-Bautista, 40, of Brandywine, is facing charges following a reported burglary and assault in the 15700 block of Cloverleaf Court in Hughesville, according to the Charles County Sheriff's Office. Shortly before 5:30 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 4, a spokesperson for the sheriff's office said that the homeowner heard a noise in the spare bedroom of the residence, and as he went to investigate, he was immediately attacke…

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by Zak Failla
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Sheriff's Deputy Kills Suspect While US Marshals Attempt To Serve Warrant In Maryland: Report Sheriff's Deputy Kills Suspect While US Marshals Attempt To Serve Warrant In Maryland: Report
Sheriff's Deputy Kills Suspect While US Marshals Attempt To Serve Warrant In Maryland: Report A knife-wielding man charged in a 2020 home invasion was shot and killed by a Montgomery County Sheriff's Deputy while US Marshals were attempted to serve a warrant at his home in Gaithersburg Wednesday, July 20, reports NBC Washington. Members of the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office and US Marshals arrived at the Garth Terrace home off Watkins Mill Road in the early-morning hours, where the 35-year-old man was approaching closely with a knife, NBC says citing officials. “The sheriff’s deputy feared for his life and, as I mentioned earlier, had to discharge his firearm," Sheriff Darr…

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by Annie DeVoe
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Maryland Man With Familiar Name Assaults Ex-GF During Home Invasion: Sheriff Maryland Man With Familiar Name Assaults Ex-GF During Home Invasion: Sheriff
Maryland Man With Familiar Name Assaults Ex-GF During Home Invasion: Sheriff A Maryland man who shares the namesake of one of the most iconic characters in “The Wire” is facing charges for allegedly forcing his way into an apartment where his ex-girlfriend was staying and assaulting multiple people, authorities announced. Waldorf resident Stacy Jermain Barksdale, 36, is facing multiple charges after the alleged assault and then attempting to flee from arresting officers while brandishing a knife, according to Diane Richardson of the Charles County Sheriff’s Media Relations Office on Tuesday, July 19. Shortly before 3:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 16, members of the she…

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by Zak Failla
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Maryland Man Gets Life In Prison For Home Invasion Robbery, Police Shootout Maryland Man Gets Life In Prison For Home Invasion Robbery, Police Shootout
Maryland Man Gets Life In Prison For Home Invasion Robbery, Police Shootout A Maryland man was sentenced to life in prison for his role in a home invasion robbery and a subsequent police shootout in 2020, authorities announced. Andre Smith and Stephen Warren, who was sentenced to 90 years behind bars, broke into a home on the 1300 block of Capital View Terrace in Landover in August 2020, and threatened a mother and her daughter, Prince George's County Police said. There, they threatened a mom and her daughter at gunpoint, demanding money, the PG Office of the State’s Attorney said. A dashcam recording from arriving officers shows the first officer being shot …

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by Cecilia Levine
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Man Found Guilty Of Attempted Rape, Home Invasion Of Elderly Edgewater Woman Man Found Guilty Of Attempted Rape, Home Invasion Of Elderly Edgewater Woman
Man Found Guilty Of Attempted Rape, Home Invasion Of Elderly Edgewater Woman A man accused of attempted sexual assault and home invasion of an elderly woman has been found guilty of all charges by an Anne Arundel County jury, reports the Southern Maryland Chronicle. Paul Harell, 50, tried to rape the 74-year-old woman after breaking into her home on the 2300 block of Likes Road in Edgewater on Aug. 13, 2021. The woman fought off Harell and was able to use a medic alert device to deter the attacker, the outlet reports. The victim immediately called 9-1-1 after the attack to report the incident. Upon investigation, officers learned that a witness had spotted a su…

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by Annie DeVoe
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Armed Home Invaders Apprehended In Maryland: Sheriff Armed Home Invaders Apprehended In Maryland: Sheriff
Armed Home Invaders Apprehended In Maryland: Sheriff Two men are behind bars after being apprehended following an armed home invasion that led to a shot being fired in Maryland, officials said. Waldorf resident Derrron Jerell Hall, 36, and Prince Frederick resident Demarr Young, 37, are both facing a host of charges in Charles County after being busted for breaking into a home in the 5600 block of Ted Bowling Road in Bryantown. Shortly after 5 a.m. on Friday, June 24, it is alleged that Young and Hall forced their way into the home and demanded cash while threatening their victims with a handgun, according to Janelle Love of the Charles Count…

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by Zak Failla
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MURDER: Baltimore Man Nabbed Just Hours After Deadly Bel Air Home Invasion: Authorities MURDER: Baltimore Man Nabbed Just Hours After Deadly Bel Air Home Invasion: Authorities
Murder: Baltimore Man Nabbed Just Hours After Deadly Bel Air Home Invasion: Authorities A man accused breaking into a Bel Air home and killing the resident was arrested just hours after the crime Memorial Day, authorities say. Milton Mondowney, 31, had gotten into a fight with the victim before invading his home and killing him on the 1900 block of North Fountain Green Road around 5:30 a.m., Monday, May 30, according to the Harford County Sheriff's Office. The victim had multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead on the scene. His identity is being withheld pending notification to family.  Mondowney was charged with first- and second-degree murder, home invasion, an…

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by Annie DeVoe
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Gunmen Shoot Pair Of Glen Burnie Homes In Ongoing Argument: Police Gunmen Shoot Pair Of Glen Burnie Homes In Ongoing Argument: Police
Gunmen Shoot Pair Of Glen Burnie Homes In Ongoing Argument: Police At least two Glen Burnie homes were shot after strangers made threats against the residents, authorities say. The suspects got into a physical fight with the residents and threatened to return to harm them before firing at least 20 rounds toward the homes on the 400 block of Longtowne Court around 4 a.m., Sunday, May 29, Anne Arundel County Police say. The victims say the three suspects were strangers and fled in a gray or silver vehicle. Anyone with information is asked to call 410-222-6145 or the Anne Arundel County Police Tip-Line 410- 222-4700. 

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by Annie DeVoe
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Secret Service Kills Maryland Intruder At Peruvian Ambassador's DC Home: Authorities Secret Service Kills Maryland Intruder At Peruvian Ambassador's DC Home: Authorities
Secret Service Kills Maryland Intruder At Peruvian Ambassador's DC Home: Authorities Police have identified the 19-year-old Maryland man killed by police while trying to break into the home of a Peruvian diplomat in Washington DC last week, authorities said. Gordon Casey, of Germantown, smashed several windows of the diplomat's home in Forest Hills while he and his family were inside Wednesday, April 20, the Metropolitan Police Department announced. Secret Service officers responded and found Casey with a metal skate in the back yard, according to police. Despite tasing Casey and ordering him to drop the weapon, he refused and instead charged at the officers with his …

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by Cecilia Levine
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Maryland Woman Tried To Break Into Home, Light It On Fire With Juveniles Inside: Police Maryland Woman Tried To Break Into Home, Light It On Fire With Juveniles Inside: Police
Maryland Woman Tried To Break Into Home, Light It On Fire With Juveniles Inside: Police A Brooklyn woman has been arrested and charged with attempted arson and home invasion for trying to break into a home and light it on fire while there were teenagers inside, authorities said. Police responded to a home in the 200 block of Rupert Circle for a home invasion around 7:30 p.m. on Monday, March 21, Anne Arundel County Police said. Upon arrival, officers learned Diana Bruce, 30, had poured motor oil on the front steps of the home and tried to light it on fire, police said. Apparently, the juveniles inside the home were involved in prior assault and Bruce was responding because…

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by David Cifarelli