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Montgomery County Officials Address String Of Church Vandalisms Montgomery County Officials Address String Of Church Vandalisms
Montgomery County Officials Address String Of Church Vandalisms Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich has released a statement after a string of recent church vandalism incidents and suspected arsons, officials say. In the statement, Elrich states that "hate in any form has no home in Montgomery County" when addressing the recent attacks. "The criminal activity that took place over the weekend does not represent the values of inclusion and equity that we are striving for in the communities of this County. We pride ourselves on our diversity of religious communities. A hateful incident against one community impacts us all", said Elrich. The statement …

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by Annie DeVoe
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Vandals Cause $30,000 In Damage To Home During Burglary In Maryland: Sheriff Vandals Cause $30,000 In Damage To Home During Burglary In Maryland: Sheriff
Vandals Cause $30,000 In Damage To Home During Burglary In Maryland: Sheriff Police investigators in Maryland are investigating a home burglary and vandalism incident that led to more than $30,000 in damages and stolen property, the Charles County Sheriff’s Office announced. A homeowner in the 10900 block of Sam's Place in Waldorf returned home at approximately 1:30 p.m. on Monday, June 27 to find that it had been broken into and ransacked. Upon arrival, officers were advised that when the victim returned home, his residence had been broken into and vandalized, according to Janelle Love of the Charles County Sheriff's Media Relations Office. Walls, furniture, cabi…

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by Zak Failla
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Police Release Images Of Suspect In Howard Sign Theft, Vandalism Police Release Images Of Suspect In Howard Sign Theft, Vandalism
Police Release Images Of Suspect In Howard Sign Theft, Vandalism Police are asking for help identifying a man who is suspected of theft and vandalism in Howard County dating back to 2020. The investigation surrounds ongoing theft and vandalism of dozens of signs concentrated in the Kings Contrivance area, according to Howard County Police. Do you recognize this man? #HoCoPolice are investigating the ongoing theft and vandalism of dozens of @ColumbiaAssn signs dating back to the end of 2020. Investigators are hoping to identify and speak with the person seen removing a sign in this photo. pic.twitter.com/6xZs0qg88m — Howard County Police Department (@…

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by Annie DeVoe
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Vandals At Large After Forcefully Breaking Door At Maryland Home: Sheriff Vandals At Large After Forcefully Breaking Door At Maryland Home: Sheriff
Vandals At Large After Forcefully Breaking Door At Maryland Home: Sheriff Law enforcement agencies in St. Mary’s County are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a pair of wanted suspects who were caught on camera breaking the storm door of a Leonardtown home. An alert was issued by the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday, June 9 as they attempt to identify and locate two people who were pictured by home surveillance video during the vandalism incident. County spokesperson Jason Babcock said that at approximately 12:30 a.m. on Sunday, May 29, two suspects walked up to the porch of a home at the 22900 block of Hollywood Road in Leonardtown. As t…

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by Zak Failla
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$50K Reward Offered In Montgomery County Farm Vandal Investigation: Police $50K Reward Offered In Montgomery County Farm Vandal Investigation: Police
$50K Reward Offered In Montgomery County Farm Vandal Investigation: Police A Damascus farm owner is offering a massive $50,000 reward after his farm was vandalized and contaminated in April 2021, authorities say.  A suspect was seen driving onto a storage area where they climbed on top of a tanker truck and contaminated liquid fertilizer with herbicide at the farm on Long Corner Road the night of Wednesday, April 21, 2021, Montgomery County Officials say. The contaminated truck was used to fertilize over 1,000 acres of corn before the farm owner found the herbicide. A week later, another contaminated truck was discovered. Police ask that anyone with informat…

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by Annie DeVoe
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Multiple Suspects Sought For Vandalizing Prince George's Police Cruiser Multiple Suspects Sought For Vandalizing Prince George's Police Cruiser
Multiple Suspects Sought For Vandalizing Prince George's Police Cruiser The Prince George's Police Department is seeking the public's help in identifying several suspects wanted for vandalizing a police cruiser over the weekend in Laurel. The suspects were seen striking or kicking the cruiser while an officer tried to break up a large crowd in the area of the area of Chevy Chase Drive at Sweitzer Lane, police said. This happened around 11:35 p.m. on Saturday, April 2.  When the officer turned on his lights and sirens, a large group circled the cruiser and began to kick and vandalize it. One suspect was even armed with a pole, police said. With th…

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by David Cifarelli
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Glen Burnie Man, 22, Arrested For Spraying Swastikas In Elvatontown Community Glen Burnie Man, 22, Arrested For Spraying Swastikas In Elvatontown Community
Glen Burnie Man, 22, Arrested For Spraying Swastikas In Elvatontown Community A man from Glen Burnie has been arrested for spray painting Anti-Semitic symbols throughout the Elvatontown community, authorities said. Brandon Ryan Dozier, 22, allegedly painted two Swastikas on the roadway and one on an HOA-owned building around 6:30 a.m. on March 28, Anne Arundel County Police said.  Police were made aware of the situation after multiple vandalisms were reported by the community. Crews were on scene removing the offensive material as well, police added.  The investigation into this case is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact police at …

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by David Cifarelli
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Gov. Hogan Breaks Down During Visit To Ukrainian Church With Vandalized Cemetery (PHOTOS) Gov. Hogan Breaks Down During Visit To Ukrainian Church With Vandalized Cemetery (PHOTOS)
Gov. Hogan Breaks Down During Visit To Ukrainian Church With Vandalized Cemetery (Photos) The State of Maryland is standing in solidarity with a Ukrainian church in Baltimore, whose cemetery had some of its headstones defaced in the wake of the Russian invasion. More than 50 headstones at St. Michael’s Ukrainian Cemetery were found damaged — most being knocked over — around 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 23, Baltimore County police reported.  Gov. Larry Hogan visited the church on Monday, Feb. 28 in solidarity. Photos show a tearful governor delivering a speech. Thank you Governor Hogan for your support. Posted by St. Michael the Archangel Ukrainian Catholic Church Baltimore on…

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by David Cifarelli
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PA Man Burning Plastic Christmas Wreathes At MD Cemetery Was 'Trying To Save The Earth' PA Man Burning Plastic Christmas Wreathes At MD Cemetery Was 'Trying To Save The Earth'
PA Man Burning Plastic Christmas Wreathes At MD Cemetery Was 'Trying To Save The Earth' A Pennsylvania man was arrested after authorities found him torching Christmas wreathes at a Maryland cemetery apparently because they weren't biodegradable and he was trying to save the planet, authorities said. Witnesses called 911 after spotting Peter J. Custer, 43, taking the plastic wreathes from three or more burial plots, placing them on an access road and lighting them on fire at the Cedar Lawn Memorial Park cemetery in Hagerstown around 1 a.m., the Maryland Fire Marshal said. Washington County Sheriff's Office, Maryland and the Office of the State Fire Marshal responded. Durin…

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by Cecilia Levine