Violent Armed Robber Who Fired Shots At Victims Sentenced In Maryland Violent Armed Robber Who Fired Shots At Victims Sentenced In Maryland
Violent Armed Robber Who Fired Shots At Victims Sentenced In Maryland A man with a checkered criminal history has been sentenced for firing a gun at his victims during an armed robbery of his acquaintance’s child’s father in Maryland, according to the Charles County State’s Attorney. Aaron William Saunders, 25, was sentenced to 30 years, with all but 15 years suspended in prison for armed robbery, use of a firearm during the commission of a crime of violence, and related charges following an incident in November 2020. At sentencing, Assistant State’s Attorney Michael Gerst asked for a 45-year sentence, noting Saunders’ prior offenses, and stating, “not only w…
Maryland Man Sentenced To Life In Prison For Murder, Possession Of Explosives: State's Attorney Maryland Man Sentenced To Life In Prison For Murder, Possession Of Explosives: State's Attorney
Maryland Man Sentenced To Life In Prison For Murder, Possession Of Explosives: State's Attorney A 20-year-old Maryland man will spend decades behind bars after being sentenced for murder and possession by explosives, the Frederick County State’s Attorney announced. Frederick resident Joshua Eckenrode was sentenced to a life sentence with all but 40 years suspended after pleading guilty to his role in the March 2021 death of Curtis Mason Smith. Specifically, Eckenrode entered binding guilty pleas of: First-degree murder; Possession of a destructive device; Possession of explosives without a license; “Related weapons charges.” According to the state’s attorney, “the binding nature o…
Bestiality Suspect Sentenced For Sexually Abusing Dogs In Maryland: State's Attorney Bestiality Suspect Sentenced For Sexually Abusing Dogs In Maryland: State's Attorney
Bestiality Suspect Sentenced For Sexually Abusing Dogs In Maryland: State's Attorney A Maryland dog owner with a checkered criminal history will spend years behind bars after sexually abusing his animals, the Frederick County State's Attorney's Office announced. Ijamsville resident Jason Paul Havelt, 44, was sentenced by Judge Scott Rolle to 39 years in prison with all but 12 suspended on bestiality charges following an investigation by the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office. Specifically, Havelt pleaded guilty to: Three counts of aggravated animal cruelty; Possession of a shotgun with a prior conviction; Possession of a rifle with a prior conviction. The investigation in…
'Remorseless' Attempted Murderer Sentenced To Prison Time In Maryland 'Remorseless' Attempted Murderer Sentenced To Prison Time In Maryland
'Remorseless' Attempted Murderer Sentenced To Prison Time In Maryland Citing “predatory behavior,” a judge sentenced a Pennsylvania man to more than a decade behind bars in Maryland for attempting to run down his victim in May last year, authorities announced. Pennsylvania resident Jeffrey Scott Osborne, 50, of Kemblesville, has been sentenced to 30 years, with all but 13 years suspended for attempted second-degree murder, Judge Mark Chandlee ordered. In addition to his prison term, Osborne was ordered to serve five years of supervised probation upon his release, which cannot happen until he has served at least half his sentence, Chandlee said. In asking for…
Ringleader Of Crew Targeting Hispanic People In Maryland Home Invasions Convicted: AG Ringleader Of Crew Targeting Hispanic People In Maryland Home Invasions Convicted: AG
Ringleader Of Crew Targeting Hispanic People In Maryland Home Invasions Convicted: AG The ringleader of a group that terrorized Hispanic families in parts of Baltimore County during a string of home invasions and carjackings has been convicted, Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh announced. Baltimore resident Jaylen Skinner has been convicted on charges tied to a home invasion and carjacking criminal enterprise that operated in Baltimore County and Baltimore City in Maryland. Skinner was sentenced to 20 years in prison with all but 14 years suspended, followed by two years of supervised probation upon release after pleading guilty to his role in five separate incidents. H…
Probation Officer Busts Maryland Con With Child Pornography, State Police Say Probation Officer Busts Maryland Con With Child Pornography, State Police Say
Probation Officer Busts Maryland Con With Child Pornography, State Police Say A convict with a history of possessing child pornography went back to the well and is facing new charges in Maryland after being busted by his probation officer, according to state police. Cecil County resident Brian Wilde, 45, of Port Deposit, was arrested and charged following a Maryland State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force investigation that found he was in possession of child porn, authorities said on Thursday, Sept. 8. Specifically, Wilde - who has a previous conviction on similar charges - was charged with five counts of possession of child pornography following h…
Maryland Sex Offender Out On Probation Cops To Producing, Distributing Child Porn: DOJ Maryland Sex Offender Out On Probation Cops To Producing, Distributing Child Porn: DOJ
Maryland Sex Offender Out On Probation Cops To Producing, Distributing Child Porn: DOJ A registered sex offender in Maryland will spend decades in prison after admitting to producing and distributing child pornography, federal prosecutors announced. Westminster resident Justin Michael Peterson, 27, pleaded guilty this week after being busted with child porn while out on probation for a previous conviction in 2016 in Carroll County. In February 2020, an investigation was launched into an individual using messaging apps and an email account to distribute child pornography over the Internet, leading police to identify Peterson as a suspect, prosecutors said. On Feb. 27, 2020, a…
Suspect Sentenced For 'Brutal Attack' Outside Minimart On Busy Downtown Baltimore Street Suspect Sentenced For 'Brutal Attack' Outside Minimart On Busy Downtown Baltimore Street
Suspect Sentenced For 'Brutal Attack' Outside Minimart On Busy Downtown Baltimore Street A man has admitted to fatally beating a man in front of the Downtown Minimart in Baltimore back in 2020, authorities say. Alante Batson pleaded guilty to the beating that killed Dionte Green on the 200 block of W Lexington Street shortly after 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 24, 2020, according to the State's Attorney of Baltimore City. He was sentenced to life in prison, suspending all but 40 years followed by five years of probation, a judge announced. Officers found Green unresponsive on the street that November evening with injuries to his head, according to prosecutors. He was rushed to the hospita…
Ex-Girlfriend Admits To Stabbing Teen With Hidden Knife During Altercation In Maryland Ex-Girlfriend Admits To Stabbing Teen With Hidden Knife During Altercation In Maryland
Ex-Girlfriend Admits To Stabbing Teen With Hidden Knife During Altercation In Maryland A woman has been sentenced to 40 years in prison after stabbing the new girlfriend of her ex-boyfriend in Baltimore, officials say. Jennifer Robin Prout pleaded guilty to attempted first-degree murder after stabbing an 18-year-old woman multiple times in a provoked fight, according to State's Attorney for Baltimore City. On Oct. 8, 2021, Prout went to the victim's home in the 600 block of Saint Anns Avenue with a knife with the intention to fight her, investigators said.  Witnesses stated that Prout aggressively approached the victim, resulting in the victim grabbing Prout's hair. Pro…
Maryland Man Gets Prison Time For Sexually Abusing Teen, State's Attorney Announces Maryland Man Gets Prison Time For Sexually Abusing Teen, State's Attorney Announces
Maryland Man Gets Prison Time For Sexually Abusing Teen, State's Attorney Announces A Maryland man will spend a decade in prison and must register as a sex offender after admitting to sexually abusing a minor, the state's attorney announced. Waldorf resident Clarence Henry Henderson, 30, pleaded guilty in Charles County to sexual abuse of a minor and was sentenced to 10 years in prison. Upon his release from prison, Henderson will be on supervised probation for five years and must register on the sex offender registry for the rest of his life, according to Charles County State’s Attorney Tony Covington. Henderson pleaded guilty in June. On Nov. 22, 2019, members of the C…
PA Dad Gets Probation In College Admissions Scandal PA Dad Gets Probation In College Admissions Scandal
PA Dad Gets Probation In College Admissions Scandal A Pennsylvania man was sentenced in Boston on Thursday, Aug. 11 to one year of probation for bribing a Georgetown University coach into recruiting his daughter, according to the US Attorney's Office for Massachusetts. Robert Repella, 63, of Ambler, will serve the first 25 days of his sentence in home detention, as well as complete 220 hours of community service and pay a $220,000 fine, the office said. The former CEO of Harmony Biosciences pleaded guilty in May 2020 to one count of conspiracy to commit mail fraud and honest services mail fraud. Repella agreed to pay Gordon E…
Sexual Abuser Sentenced For Raping Stepdaughter In Maryland: State's Attorney Sexual Abuser Sentenced For Raping Stepdaughter In Maryland: State's Attorney
Sexual Abuser Sentenced For Raping Stepdaughter In Maryland: State's Attorney A 37-year-old man will spend more than a decade in prison and must register as a sex offender for life in Maryland for sexually abusing a family member in Calvert County, the state's attorney announced. Lusby resident Ryan Christopher Carpenter has been sentenced to 14 years in prison following his conviction of second-degree rape involving his stepdaughter. In November 2021, Carpenter’s victim came forward to her school guidance counselor that she had been sexually abused by her stepfather, prosecutors said. The subsequent investigation by Child Protective Services (CPS) and the Calvert C…