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No Charges For Officers Probed In Double Fatal Shooting Involving Husband, Wife: Maryland AG No Charges For Officers Probed In Double Fatal Shooting Involving Husband, Wife: Maryland AG
No Charges For Officers Probed In Double Fatal Shooting Involving Husband, Wife: Maryland AG There will be no charges filed against the officers involved in a fatal shooting during the Thanksgiving holiday last year, the Maryland AG announced on Monday following an extensive investigation. Shortly after 11:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, officers from the Baltimore County Police Department were called to the 2700 block of Maple Avenue in Parkville to investigate a reported domestic disturbance. Police say that the officer called to the scene heard gunshots fired inside the home and a woman screaming, and when officers then approached the area, screams could be were heard ins…
New Reports From Fatal Officer-Involved Chase In Baltimore Released: Maryland AG New Reports From Fatal Officer-Involved Chase In Baltimore Released: Maryland AG
New Reports From Fatal Officer-Involved Chase In Baltimore Released: Maryland AG New details have been released regarding the police pursuit that claimed the life of a Westminster resident last March. Linda Moss, 74, was killed during a police pursuit with 58-year-old David Moss, who was reportedly wanted by police and refused to stop, leading to a violent exchange, on March 25. RELATED STORY: Body-Cam Footage Depicts Fatal Police Chase In Maryland According to the Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Office of the Attorney General, the pursuit began around 11:50 p.m. as Baltimore Police Central District on patrol were made aware of a wanted car in the area…
Body-Worn Camera Footage Captures Violent Anne Arundel County Crash (VIDEO) Body-Worn Camera Footage Captures Violent Anne Arundel County Crash (VIDEO)
Body-Worn Camera Footage Captures Violent Anne Arundel County Crash (Video) Bodycam footage captured the aftermath of a Maryland crash that critically injured a 23-year-old driver and left his passenger dead at the scene. Damione Gardner, 22, of Baltimore, was killed when a Infiniti G37 driven by Meziah Johnson smashed into a pole at the intersection of Fort Smallwood Road at the intersection of Bay Harbor Road in Pasadena on Thursday, Dec. 7, Daily Voice reported. According to the Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Office of the Attorney General, the vehicle was traveling on the Stoney Creek Drawbridge while two patrol vehicles from the Anne Arundel …
Armed Man Pointed Weapon At Officers Before Deadly Shooting In Baltimore County: Police Armed Man Pointed Weapon At Officers Before Deadly Shooting In Baltimore County: Police
Armed Man Pointed Weapon At Officers Before Deadly Shooting In Baltimore County: Police An armed man was shot and killed outside a Baltimore County gas station after police say he pointed a weapon at them. Shortly before 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday morning, there were reports of a domestic disturbance involving a man with a gun in the 400 block of Reistertown Road in Pikesville, according to authorities. The responding officers were able to track down the man, who retreated to a nearby gas station, at which point he pointed his weapon at them and a barricade was declared. After engaging officers, the suspect was shot at by three officers and he suffered life-threatening injuries af…
26-Year-Old NJ Driver Killed In Nine-Mile I-95 Pursuit: AG 26-Year-Old NJ Driver Killed In Nine-Mile I-95 Pursuit: AG
26-Year-Old NJ Driver Killed In Nine-Mile I-95 Pursuit: AG The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Office of the Attorney General has released new information on the fatal I-95 crash that killed a New Jersey woman driving erratically on I-95 in Cecil County who was pursued by Maryland State Police troopers for miles. Julie Clark, 26, of Tenafly, NJ, was killed on I-95 at approximately 12:10 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 31, when she was reportedly driving erratically along the roadway before attempting to elude Maryland State Police troopers attempting to stop her, according to the IID. Investigators say that veteran Maryland State Police Tro…
Driver Killed In Near Nine-Mile NYE I-95 Pursuit With Maryland State Police Troopers: AG Driver Killed In Near Nine-Mile NYE I-95 Pursuit With Maryland State Police Troopers: AG
Driver Killed In Near Nine-Mile NYE I-95 Pursuit With Maryland State Police Troopers: AG Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh’s office is investigating a fatal New Year's Eve crash that took the life of an erratic driver who was pursued by state police troopers for miles in Cecil County. The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Office of the Attorney General announced an investigation into a fatal I-95 crash that started at approximately 12:10 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 31 when there were multiple reports of an erratic driver on the interstate. According to investigators, troopers attempted to pull over a vehicle matching the description that was provided by 911 caller…
Body-Worn Camera Footage From Fatal Police-Involved Shooting Released By Maryland AG Body-Worn Camera Footage From Fatal Police-Involved Shooting Released By Maryland AG
Body-Worn Camera Footage From Fatal Police-Involved Shooting Released By Maryland AG The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Office of the Attorney General has released new body-cam footage from a fatal police-involved shooting in Harwood last month. On Wednesday, Sept. 17, Harwood resident Anthony Hopkins, Sr. was shot and killed by police investigating a violent domestic incident after he allegedly fired gunshots at a cop car and point his guns at officers, who returned fire. The involved officers, according to the Attorney General: Cpl. Z. Devers, a 9.5-year veteran of the Anne Arundel County Police Department; Cpl. K. Slayton, a 9.5-year veteran; Cpl. B. …
VIDEO: Body-Cam Footage Released From Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting In Maryland VIDEO: Body-Cam Footage Released From Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting In Maryland
Video: Body-Cam Footage Released From Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting In Maryland Body-worn camera and dashboard footage has been released days after the Harford County State's Attorney's Office announced that no charges would be filed against those involved in a fatal officer-involved shooting in Maryland. In late June, State Attorney Albert Peisinger, Jr. announced that his office is declining to bring charges against the deputies involved in the Harford County shooting death of 53-year-old John Fauver on Saturday, April 23 in Forest Hills. On Thursday, July 7, the Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Office of the Attorney General released footage from th…
AG Investigating Fatal Baltimore Police Officer-Involved Scooter Crash AG Investigating Fatal Baltimore Police Officer-Involved Scooter Crash
AG Investigating Fatal Baltimore Police Officer-Involved Scooter Crash Police in Baltimore have launched an investigation into a fatal crash involving an officer in a marked police cruiser and 58-year-old man driving a scooter, authorities announced. The Independent Investigation Division (IID) of the Office of the Attorney General announced that it is investigating a fatal crash involving Baltimore City Police Officer Alexis Acosta on Tuesday, June 21. Investigators said that at approximately 12:40 p.m. on June 21, Acosta was driving a marked Baltimore Police Department cruiser along the 2400 block of East Biddle Street with lights and sirens activated when h…
Baltimore Officer Shot By Gunman Released From Hospital Baltimore Officer Shot By Gunman Released From Hospital
Baltimore Officer Shot By Gunman Released From Hospital The Baltimore County officer shot by a gunman has been released from the hospital. The officer was struck Saturday June 4, while responding to a call of "unknown trouble" on 500 Virginia Avenue around 8:40 p.m., his department said. He and his colleagues heard gunshots when they arrived, and then encountered the suspect leaving the building. That person fired at officers, striking one of them. Officers returned fire, killing the suspect, who died at the scene.  The officer was transported to an area hospital. Inside the apartment, the armed subject was seen leaving…
Maryland Mom Who Hid Dead Baby In Plastic Bag Facing Life In Prison Maryland Mom Who Hid Dead Baby In Plastic Bag Facing Life In Prison
Maryland Mom Who Hid Dead Baby In Plastic Bag Facing Life In Prison A woman from Howard County is facing life in prison for the death of her child, the Office of the Attorney General said. Moira Akers, 41, of Columbia, left her dead child in a closed plastic bag, under a blanket in a closet before being taken to the hospital in November 2018. She neglected to tell paramedics that she had just given birth and originally led on that her baby was stillborn, the office reports. However, an autopsy later revealed the infant was a healthy, full-term baby and was alive at birth. The baby's death was ruled as a homicide by asphyxiation, the office reports. …