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16-Year-Old Arrested For Murder Of Teen At Brookland Metro Station In Northeast DC
A 16-year-old has been arrested days after a teenager was gunned down when a fracas broke out inside a DC Metro platform, according to investigators. On Tuesday, the Metropolitan Police Department announced that a shooter has been arrested and charged as a juvenile with murder in connection to the fatal shooting of 14-year-old Avion Evans in the Brookland-Catholic University Metro Station in the 800 block Monroe Street NE. The shooting was reported shortly before 4 p.m. on April 4. Chief Smith announces an arrest in last Thursday’s fatal shooting at the Brookland Metro Station. A 1…
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Misbehaving Minors Cancels White Marsh Carnival: Officials
The White Marsh Carnival in Baltimore County was canceled due to juveniles wreaking havoc this weekend, police said. "Due to the behavior of some individuals who chose to misbehave, we are being forced to close the White Marsh Carnival," reads a posting on the Dreamland Amusements website. "Despite taking measures such as our unaccompanied minor policy and a desire to provide a family event for the community that has been missing for several years, it seems some are determined to ruin the experience for everyone." On Saturday, April 6, officers from the White Marsh precinct were called to …
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Driver Critically Injured After Crashing Pick-Up Into Maryland Church: Sheriff
Speed, driver error, and alcohol are all possible factors in a crash that landed a pick-up truck in the side of a church in Maryland, according to the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office. Nicholas Aaron Fondren, 22, of California, had to be airlifted to an area trauma center for emergency treatment of critical injuries after losing control of his F-150 and crashing into Holy Face Church in Great Mills. The crash was reported shortly after 1:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 6. Investigators say that Fondren was traveling south on Point Lookout Road toward Great Mills Road when the truck…
Police & Fire
Suspects Shot At Special Police Officer During Dispute In Southeast DC Building: MPD
The Metropolitan Police Department is attempting to track down suspects who shot at a Special Police Officer in Southeast DC on Wednesday night. Shortly before 6:30 p.m. on April 3, the suspects and officer, who was working at a business in the area, were involved in an argument in the 400 block of 14th Street SE that escalated. According to police, as the suspects were leaving the establishment, one of them fired a handgun toward the officer before both fled the scene. No injuries were reported. The suspects were caught on camera on Wednesday, and the department released photos on …
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Boyfriend Strangled Ex Repeatedly During Harrowing Labor Day Weekend In DC, Feds Say
The District man who terrorized his ex-girlfriend during Labor Day weekend last summer is facing federal prison time after being convicted of assaulting her during a domestic dispute. On Wednesday, federal authorities announced that Jeffrey Strange, 29, was found guilty of strangling his ex after a series of startling events in September 2023. According to the government's evidence, at approximately 11 p.m. on Sept. 3, 2023, Strange began incessantly calling the woman to determine her whereabouts, before tracking her down the following morning at around 1:30 a.m. on Sept. 4. Prosecut…
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Wanted Man 'May Pose Immediate Danger' Following Sledgehammer Attack In Maryland, Sheriff Says
A potentially dangerous sledgehammer-wielding man wanted for a Wednesday morning assault is at large in St. Mary's County, the sheriff's office is cautioning. An alert was issued on April 3 as investigators seek the public's assistance in locating 35-year-old Devone Articis Hall, who has no fixed address, following a Lexington Park attack inside an area home that left two people injured, one seriously, officials say. Deputies from the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office were called shortly after 12:30 a.m. on April 3 to the 46000 block of Midway Drive, where there was a reported altercation …
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Firefighters Douse Boat Blaze At Anne Arundel County Marina (
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Firefighters doused a boat blaze at a marina in Anne Arundel County on Tuesday morning, April 2. The fire broke out on a boat that was tied to the end of a pier at a marina on the 7500 block of Brightwater Beach Rd. in Glen Burnie shortly before 11:15 a.m., the Anne Arundel Fire Department said. Firefighters began to douse the blaze while searching the vessel for possible occupants living aboard. Crews continued to extinguish the fire and determined that the boat was clear of other occupants. The fire caused minor damage to the adjacent ship, the AACFD said. Its origin is under inves…
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Man Killed, Woman Hospitalized By Stray Bullet In Baltimore County: Police
A death investigation has been launched in Baltimore County after a 27-year-old man was found gunned down overnight and a woman was hit by a stray bullet, police say. Jordan Taylor has been identified by investigators as the person who was fatally shot late on Friday night in the 5700 block of Emelia Avenue in White Marsh, though his death remains under investigation. Shortly after 10:30 p.m. on March 29, officers from the Baltimore County Police Department were called to investigate reports of shots fired in the area, where they found Taylor suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was …
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Coyote Attacks 2 Women In Montgomery County Before Being Shot, Killed: Police
The coyote believed to have attacked two women in Montgomery County was shot and killed on Thursday, March 28, officials said. The coyote attacked one woman walking her dog in the 1400 block of Patuxent Drive, near the Watershed Park in Gaithersburg around 9:45 a.m., county police said. Then, at approximately 3:44 p.m., another woman was attacked by a coyote in the 3600 block of Bell Road in Burtonsville. The woman was able to fight off the coyote and stab the animal, police said. At 7:10 p.m., police said the coyote was found along a trail near Dustin Road. It was shot and …
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Dive Operations, Vehicle Recovery Paused At Key Bridge Due To Hazardous Conditions: Officials
Crews continue to work around the clock to contain possibly hazardous materials that were spilled during the Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore. The US Coast Guard issued an update on Thursday afternoon after dive operations and vehicle recovery efforts were temporarily paused due to the hazardous conditions caused by the wreckage and debris. NTSBgov According to the Baltimore County Police Department, the agency remains on the water to help secure the area around the collapse site, where there were 56 containers of hazardous materials onboard the Dali. Officials said that those container…
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Noise Complaint Leads To Hours-Long Police Standoff In Maryland, Police Say
An hours-long police standoff in Carroll County ended peacefully on Wednesday afternoon after officers were put through their paces in Taneytown. Shortly before 10:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 26, officers from the Taneytown Police Department were called to Starboard Drive to investigate "a habitual noise complaint," though things rapidly escalated. Google Maps street view According to investigators, "after making contact with the homeowner, Taneytown Police Officers were able to see the homeowner bend down beneath the window of the house and come back up with what appeared to be …
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Woman Killed, 4 Others Hospitalized In Prince George’s County Crash: Police
A woman was killed in a two-vehicle crash that sent four others to the hospital in Prince George’s County Sunday night, March 24, police said. It happened near Mallard Drive and Laurel Bowie Road around 6 p.m., according to PGPD. A woman in the front passenger seat of one of the vehicles was taken to the hospital and pronounced dead. Fatal collision in the area of Mallard Dr. and Laurel Bowie Rd. At approx 6:00 PM officers responded to the area for a two vehicle collision. Anyone with information please contact @PGCrimeSolvers on the web or call 1-866-411-TIPS. @PGPDNews @alanhenney @D…
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