Man Who Posted Social Media Threats Targeting Children, Police Wanted In Southern Maryland Man Who Posted Social Media Threats Targeting Children, Police Wanted In Southern Maryland
Man Who Posted Social Media Threats Targeting Children, Police Wanted In Southern Maryland A massive multi-jurisdictional search is underway in Southern Maryland as several agencies are attempting to locate a 21-year-old man who made threats against children and police. An alert was issued on Thursday afternoon on behalf of the St. Mary's County, Charles County, and Calvert County sheriff's office as they seek the public's assistance in locating Kevin Lee Bonnie, who is now wanted. According to investigators, on Thursday, Sept. 5, Bonnie posted multiple statements on social media expressing intent to harm law enforcement officers and children waiting at bus stops. They note…
'Love Is Blind' Season Seven Set In DC To Premiere Next Month On Netflix 'Love Is Blind' Season Seven Set In DC To Premiere Next Month On Netflix
'Love Is Blind' Season Seven Set In DC To Premiere Next Month On Netflix Some DMV residents looking for their perfect match will take their aim with Cupid's arrow as Netflix's "Love Is Blind" season seven set in Washington, DC is to premiere next month. On the reality show, "singles try to find a match and fall in love -- without ever seeing each other face-to-face, as emotional connection attempts to conquer physical attraction," according to Netflix. Now, local residents in the region will have their chance to find their significant other.  May the pods never close. Love is Blind Season 7, set in Washington, D.C., is coming OCTOBER 2! pic.twitter…
Two Teens Among Four Hit With Hundreds Of Charges For Gun Shop Burglaries In Maryland Two Teens Among Four Hit With Hundreds Of Charges For Gun Shop Burglaries In Maryland
Two Teens Among Four Hit With Hundreds Of Charges For Gun Shop Burglaries In Maryland Four suspects are facing hundreds of charges for their alleged roles in a string of commercial burglaries and attempted burglaries of gun stores in Maryland, authorities announced on Tuesday. Between December 2023 and March 2024, officials say that the group is connected to at least 10 incidents in Anne Arundel, Prince George's, and Baltimore counties. Those charged:  Cy'juan Hemsley, 19, of District Heights, who was charged with 200 counts;  Mahkiya McQuinn-Woodley, 20, of Baltimore, who was charged with 189 counts; A 17-year-old from Temple Hills who was charged with 199 count…
TikTok Influencer Keith Lee Enjoys Tour Of DMV Eateries TikTok Influencer Keith Lee Enjoys Tour Of DMV Eateries
TikTok Influencer Keith Lee Enjoys Tour Of DMV Eateries Famed foodie Keith Lee, who boasts more than 16 million followers on TikTok has been busy throughout the DMV in recent days as he tastes some of the region's most popular eateries. Lee, who has a cult following on social media, sent out several viral videos while sampling multiple restaurants and food trucks with his family. Stops included:  Okonomi Asian Grill in Fairfax; @keith_lee125 Okonomi Asian Grill taste test 💕 would you try it ? 💕 #foodcritic @Okonomi ♬ original sound - Keith Lee The Flavor High Food Truck in Alexandria;  @keith_lee125 Flavor Hive…
Maryland Football Standout Fighting For Life After Shooting At Maryland Gathering Maryland Football Standout Fighting For Life After Shooting At Maryland Gathering
Maryland Football Standout Fighting For Life After Shooting At Maryland Gathering While his teammates are getting ready to lace up their cleats for football season, Chase Lancaster will be in the recovery room after getting caught in the crossfire during a shooting at a neighborhood gathering. The road back to the field will be an arduous one for the 16-year-old from Frederick County, who was the victim of gun violence after being shot in the chest during an event at the Urban Green Apartments in Urbana on Friday, Aug. 9.  Police Activity in Urbana Frederick County Sheriff’s Deputies are on the scene of a shooting in the 3300 block of... Posted by Frederi…
Man Messaging Teen Girl On Instagram Sentenced For Rape Behind Maryland Home: State's Attorney Man Messaging Teen Girl On Instagram Sentenced For Rape Behind Maryland Home: State's Attorney
Man Messaging Teen Girl On Instagram Sentenced For Rape Behind Maryland Home: State's Attorney A 30-year-old man who preyed on a teen girl looking to end their relationship in Harford County has been sentenced to likely a lifetime in prison following a conviction for multiple counts of rape, the state's attorney's office announced on Monday. Forest Hill resident Kareem Anthony Parker was found guilty earlier this summer following a near weeklong trial regarding the rape of a then 18-year-old girl in a wooded area behind her family home near the Rock Spring Swim Club in Bel Air last summer. On Aug. 12, prosecutors announced that Parker was sentenced to life with all but 50 years to se…
Maryland Native Masai Russell Takes Gold Medal In Photo Finish At Paris Games Maryland Native Masai Russell Takes Gold Medal In Photo Finish At Paris Games
Potomac Native Masai Russell Wins Gold In 100-Meter Hurdles Track and Field superstar Masai Russell became the latest from Maryland to claim gold in the Paris Games, though she left her hometown fans with bated breath. Russell, 24, a Potomac native, won the 100-meter hurdle event at the Olympics with a time of 12.33 seconds, though she didn't know if she bested France's Cyréna Samba-Mayela for a stretch even longer than her run as officials reviewed their photo finish. @onherturf SCENES at Bullis School watching Masai Russell qualify for her first Olympic final. 🇺🇸 #parisolympics #olympics #paris2024 #hurdles #masairussell ♬ original so…
Grandmother Killed In Head-On Maryland Crash Was Newlywed, Mother Of Two Grandmother Killed In Head-On Maryland Crash Was Newlywed, Mother Of Two
Angela Brill Remembered By Friends, Family After Fatal Crash The 56-year-old West Virginia woman who was killed in a head-on crash near the Howard and Montgomery County line leaves behind a new husband, two children, and a beloved grandchild, friends and family say. Angela Marie Brill, of Martinsburg, was died following a crash involving her Chevy Malibu and a Toyota pick-up truck after being airlifted to the hospital, where she later succumbed to her injuries on Tuesday, Aug. 6. Investigators said that the driver of the Toyota was traveling south on Georgia Avenue when, for reasons that are still under investigation, crossed the centerline and struc…
Sex Offender Posing As Teen On Instagram To Entice Minors In Maryland Gets Prison Time: Feds Sex Offender Posing As Teen On Instagram To Entice Minors In Maryland Gets Prison Time: Feds
Sex Offender Posing As Teen On Instagram To Entice Minors In Maryland Gets Prison Time: Feds A convicted sex offender from Anne Arundel County received prison time in Maryland for child porn offenses after targeting minors on social media, federal authorities announced. Pasadena resident Jacob Joseph Muir was sentenced to seven years in federal prison, followed by 30 years of supervised release after pleading guilty to one count of receipt of child porn. According to his plea agreement, between July and August 2019, Muir pretended to be a teenage boy to entice minors to send him sexually explicit photos through Instagram. During the investigation into Muir, prosecutors say that it…
VA Man Who Made Thousands Of Posts Threatening VP Kamala Harris, Other Officials Arrested: Feds VA Man Who Made Thousands Of Posts Threatening VP Kamala Harris, Other Officials Arrested: Feds
VA Man Who Made Thousands Of Posts Threatening VP Kamala Harris, Other Officials Arrested: Feds A 66-year-old Virginia man who made thousands of posts and replies online threatening outgoing President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and other elected officials has been arrested, federal authorities announced on Monday. Winchester resident Frank Lucio Carilllo was arrested on federal charges and made his initial court appearance on Aug. 5 in District Court in Roanoke after being arrested last week following a probe into his actions online. “Open political discourse is a cornerstone of our American experience," US Attorney Christopher Kavanaugh stated. "We can disagree.  "…
DMV Athletes Starring At Paris Games May Earn Most Money Through Instagram Posts: New Report DMV Athletes Starring At Paris Games May Earn Most Money Through Instagram Posts: New Report
DMV Athletes Starring At Paris Games May Earn Most Money Through Instagram Posts: New Report Some athletes hailing from the DMV are among the social media stars who stand to gain the most followers - and potential new earnings - on Instagram, according to a new report. Bethesda's Katie Ledecky, who set multiple Olympic records already during the Paris Games, and DC native Kevin Durant, who starred in a standout performance against South Sudan, stand to gain a new following, ActionNetwork found. The organization collected info on the Instagram accounts of more than 500 athletes representing the Red, White, and Blue to find out "who has the largest following and who could potentially…
Family, Friends Shell-Shocked After Maryland Grandmother Of Eight Killed In Virginia Carjacking Family, Friends Shell-Shocked After Maryland Grandmother Of Eight Killed In Virginia Carjacking
Family, Friends Shell-Shocked After Maryland Grandmother Of Eight Killed In Virginia Carjacking A beloved Maryland grandmother of eight and mother to four children who spent part of her life dedicating herself to healthcare services in Virginia left a family reeling after she was killed in a carjacking. Silver Spring resident Melody Waldecker, 54, was involved in a fatal carjacking this week in Sterling by Jose Aguilar-Martinez where she was killed by her own vehicle, police say. Now, friends and well-wishers in the community are coming together in support of her family, which is stunned days after she was identified as the victim by police. "Losing a mother (or) grand…
Maryland Man Hoping For Sex With Teen Instead Arrested By Undercover Officers: Police Maryland Man Hoping For Sex With Teen Instead Arrested By Undercover Officers: Police
Maryland Man Hoping For Sex With Teen Instead Arrested By Undercover Officers: Police An undercover investigation landed a 30-year-old Perryville man behind bars for soliciting a purported teen girl through social media, the Harford County Sheriff's Office announced. Joshua John Brown was arrested days after interacting with detectives posing as a 13-year-old girl on a social media platform, while openly acknowledging the age difference and illegality of the conversations. According to the sheriff's office, Brown identified himself as a 30-year-old named "John," and despite expressing concerns about possible consequences, he "continued to make sexually suggestive remarks," a…
Teen Killed In Maryland Mall Shooting Remembered By Family For Unique Sense Of Humor Teen Killed In Maryland Mall Shooting Remembered By Family For Unique Sense Of Humor
Teen Killed In Maryland Mall Shooting Remembered By Family For Unique Sense Of Humor Community support is swelling for the mother and family of the 17-year-old who was gunned down at the Columbia Mall in Howard County over the weekend. Officers were called late in the afternoon on Saturday, July 27, where there was a reported shooting in the area of the food court with on person - later identified as Angelo Little - dead in the mall before the shooter fled the area. It was believed to be a targeted attack. Little was described as a "beloved son, cousin, and brother."  "(He) was a funny, energetic young man who was always ready to care for the people he loved," Charell Wil…
Maryland Ironman Winner, Dallastown HS Teacher Killed In Bicycle Crash: Officials Maryland Ironman Winner, Dallastown HS Teacher Killed In Bicycle Crash: Officials
Maryland Ironman Winner, Dallastown HS Teacher Killed In Bicycle Crash: Officials A former Ironman Maryland All-Around winner and popular Pennsylvania high school teacher was killed in a bicycle crash in York County, friends and officials announced on Monday, July 29.  Joseph "Joe" Klinedinst, 48 of York, died at the scene of a crash at the intersection of Mt Pisgah and Ducktown roads in Hellam Township at 11:55 a.m. on Saturday, July 27, according to the coroner's release and later identified by family friends and a county commissioner.  Our deepest condolences to the Klinedinst family as yesterday our community lost a great man. Joe Klinedinst sadly... Posted by Ma…
Football Player From Maryland, 25, Will Star As Houseguest On New Season Of 'Big Brother' Football Player From Maryland, 25, Will Star As Houseguest On New Season Of 'Big Brother'
Football Player From Maryland, 25, Will Star As Houseguest On New Season Of 'Big Brother' A former Penn State and UMass football player from Maryland is set to take center stage on the new season of "Big Brother" that is debuting on Wednesday, July 17. Cam Sullivan-Brown, 25, a Bowie native who graduated from Saint Vincent Pallotti High School in Laurel before heading to Penn State to play ball, has been named as one of the 16 new contestants on the popular reality series. Sullivan-Brown was one of the most highly sought-after recruits coming out of high school before choosing to take his talents to play for the Nittany Lions. He notched just 17 catches over four years at …
Former Trump Hater J.D. Vance Selected As Donald Trump's VP Candidate Former Trump Hater J.D. Vance Selected As Donald Trump's VP Candidate
Former Trump Hater J.D. Vance Selected As Donald Trump's VP Candidate Former President Donald Trump unveiled his vice presidential running mate late Monday afternoon, July 15.  US Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio, age 39, was announced as the pick by Trump on Truth Social just ahead of his appearance at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. The post reads as follows: "After lengthy deliberation and thought, and considering the tremendous talents of many others, I have decided that the person best suited to assume the position of Vice President of the United States is Senator J.D. Vance of the Great State of Ohio. J.D. honorably served our Country in the Ma…
Loved Ones Struggle To Come To Grips With Harrowing Baltimore County Murders Of Family Members Loved Ones Struggle To Come To Grips With Harrowing Baltimore County Murders Of Family Members
Loved Ones Struggle To Come To Grips With Harrowing Baltimore County Murders Of Family Members A 75-year-old woman and her granddaughter have been identified as the two found dead inside a Baltimore County home on Sunday morning, leaving their friends and family shell-shocked. Iona Sellers and Autumn Harvey, 29, were found by police shortly before 10 a.m. on July 7 in the unit block of Taos Circle in Middle River during a welfare check. Upon arrival, officers from the Baltimore County Police Department found the two suffering from traumatic injuries to their upper body, police say. Both were pronounced dead at the scene. No suspects have been identified.  The incident …
Sex Offender On Probation Sentenced For Targeting Minors Online In Maryland: State's Attorney Sex Offender On Probation Sentenced For Targeting Minors Online In Maryland: State's Attorney
Sex Offender On Probation Sentenced For Targeting Minors Online In Maryland: State's Attorney A sexual offender who violated his probation in Charles County is set to spend decades in prison after being busted again on child porn-related offenses, according to the state's attorney's office. Johnny Darrell Hammonds, 54, was sentenced this week to 25 years in prison after admitting to violating his probation in a different case involving a minor, authorities say. Investigators said that in July last year, the Charles County Sheriff's Office received an anonymous tip that Hammonds was sexually harassing them and sending communications through the social media site Quora. The investiga…
Men Soliciting Sex From Minors Busted During Undercover Operation: Washington County Sheriff Men Soliciting Sex From Minors Busted During Undercover Operation: Washington County Sheriff
Men Soliciting Sex From Minors Busted During Undercover Operation: Washington County Sheriff Three human trafficking suspects have been taken off the streets following an investigation by the Washington County Sheriff's Office. This week, the agency's Digital Investigations & Forensics Unit arrested three men during an operation focused on Internet-based chats targeting adults who sought out minors for sex, officials say. Investigators used different social media platforms via covert chats and undercover law enforcement officers to chat with and meet up with those adults who solicit sex from children. During the operation, multiple Internet-based contacts and in-pers…
Gordon Ramsay Hands Out Slices, High-Fives To DC Residents At New Pizza Joint (VIDEO) Gordon Ramsay Hands Out Slices, High-Fives To DC Residents At New Pizza Joint (VIDEO)
Gordon Ramsay Hands Out Slices, High-Fives To DC Residents At New Pizza Joint (Video) Superstar chef Gordon Ramsay made an unexpected stop at his latest DC restaurant to dish out some free pies at his Street Pizza location in Northwest. Known both for his dishes and demeanor in the kitchen, the chef was all smiles while handing out slices, even giving one young fan a high-five after she requested one. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Gordon Ramsay Street Pizza USA (@streetpizzausa) In a video posted on social media by the restaurant's team, the esteemed chef and TV personality carefully crafted the pie before …
Maryland Man With Penchant For Prepubescent Porn Admits To Child Porn Charges In DC: Feds Maryland Man With Penchant For Prepubescent Porn Admits To Child Porn Charges In DC: Feds
Joseph Ruben Baer Charged With Distributing Child Porn A 20-year-old Maryland man who was arrested by the FBI in DC for discussing and distributing child porn to an undercover agent has copped to the crime, federal authorities say. Silver Spring resident Joseph Ruben Baer pleaded guilty to federal child pornography charges following his arrest during a lengthy investigation that found he distributed video files depicting the sexual exploitation of underage boys through a social media app. According to prosecutors, early this year, a member of the FBI–Metropolitan Police Department Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force wa…
Golden Gloves Boxing Champion Killed In Targeted Maryland Shooting, Police Say Golden Gloves Boxing Champion Killed In Targeted Maryland Shooting, Police Say
Golden Gloves Boxing Champion Killed In Targeted Maryland Shooting, Police Say A boxer from Maryland died at an area hospital following an overnight shooting in Anne Arundel County, police say. Odenton native Isaiah Oludayo Olugbemi, a well-known fighter in the DMV, has been identified by investigators as the person who was found suffering from fatal gunshot wounds on Monday night in what police described as a targeted shooting. Multiple residents in the neighborhood reported shots fired at approximately 9:45 p.m. on Monday, June 17 to the area of Meadowmist Way and Stehlik Drive, and responding officers from the Anne Arundel County Police Department found Olugbemi do…
Two Killed In Triple Shooting At Maryland Car Gathering Remembered By Friends, Family Two Killed In Triple Shooting At Maryland Car Gathering Remembered By Friends, Family
Two Killed In Triple Shooting At Maryland Car Gathering Remembered By Friends, Family Two men are dead and a third was injured after a shooting in Prince George's County late on Thursday night, police say. Officers were called shortly before midnight on June 13 to the 7000 block of Berry Road to investigate a reported shooting at a car gathering in Accokeek, where they found two men suffering from gunshot wounds. Both were pronounced dead at the scene. They were later identified as Sheldon Proctor and Patrick Savoy. While investigating, a spokesperson for the Prince George's County Police Department said that a third man drove himself to the hospital with a gunshot wound. …
DMV Stalker Who Sent Pornographic Videos Of Victim To Family, Friends Heads To Fed Pen DMV Stalker Who Sent Pornographic Videos Of Victim To Family, Friends Heads To Fed Pen
DMV Stalker Who Sent Pornographic Videos Of Victim To Family, Friends Heads To Fed Pen A Maryland man who relentlessly stalked his victim and the victim's family, employer, and tenants has been sentenced to prison time, federal officials in Virginia said. Joseph Bourabah, 27, of North Bethesda, MD, was sentenced by Senior U.S. District Judge John A. Gibney Jr. to eight years and four months in prison, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia Jessica Aber said. In September 2021, Bourabah, using a fake account, began sharing pornographic content of a victim on Facebook and spreading false accusations about the victim, Aber said alongside Brian Dugan, S…
Shooter Who Killed Ex Wanted By Police In Baltimore County Shooter Who Killed Ex Wanted By Police In Baltimore County
Shooter Who Killed Ex Wanted By Police In Baltimore County Recognize him?  The Baltimore County Police Department issued an alert on Monday afternoon as they seek the public's assistance in locating a man wanted for a fatal shooting of a 27-year-old woman earlier this year. Amir Johnson, 24, is wanted in connection to the midday assault of Shakeia Allen earlier this year in Parkville. Police say that at approximately 3 p.m. on Sunday April 21, officers responded to the unit block of Whitelaw Place to investigate a homicide involving Johnson and Allen, who was found dead at the scene. Investigators described the murder as a "targeted incident…
Record Exchange Silver Spring To Shutter Doors For Good Due To 'Financial, Personal Reasons' Record Exchange Silver Spring To Shutter Doors For Good Due To 'Financial, Personal Reasons'
Record Exchange Silver Spring To Shutter Doors For Good Due To 'Financial, Personal Reasons' June 9 will be the day the music died for some in Montgomery County. The Record Exchange, a popular shop on Colesville Road in downtown Silver Spring is set to shutter its doors for good as of Sunday, though the owners have been busy selling out the rest of their stock in recent weeks. "There is no easy way to say this but as of June 9 we will be closing for good," the owners said in a message shared across social media. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Record Exchange Silver Spring (@recordexchangesilverspring) "This was a hard …
'Exceptionally Large Party' In Quiet Neighborhood Draws Attention Of Charles County Sheriff 'Exceptionally Large Party' In Quiet Neighborhood Draws Attention Of Charles County Sheriff
'Exceptionally Large Party' In Quiet Neighborhood Draws Attention Of Charles County Sheriff The Charles County Sheriff's Office is calling on local and state authorities to enact new regulations after a massive party caused mayhem for a quiet neighborhood over the weekend. Patrol officers were called on Saturday night to Inheritance Drive in Brandywine following multiple calls from neighbors regarding "an exceptionally large party, traffic complaints, and disorderly behavior."  The calls to the sheriff's office came at around 7:30 p.m. on June 1.  Upwards of 200 cards were parked on the street and in yards throughout the neighborhood, according to the sheriff's office, …