Dozens Displaced By Fast-Moving Two-Alarm Apartment Fire In Maryland Dozens Displaced By Fast-Moving Two-Alarm Apartment Fire In Maryland
Dozens Displaced By Fast-Moving Two-Alarm Apartment Fire In Maryland Dozens of residents were displaced by a fast-moving two-alarm Montgomery County fire that broke out early on Saturday morning.  First responders were called to a four-story apartment complex at around  8 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17 to the 12800 block of Clarksburg Square Road in Clarksburg, after receiving multiple calls with residents screaming in the background. Upon arrival, firefighters were met by smoke billowing through the area with flames showing throughout the building. .@mcfrs was at dispatched 807am and located heavy fire to the rear of a 4 story apt building with ext…
Reckless Teen Drivers 'Enraging' Police In Montgomery County After Officer Injured In Crash Reckless Teen Drivers 'Enraging' Police In Montgomery County After Officer Injured In Crash
Reckless Teen Drivers 'Enraging' Police In Montgomery County After Officer Injured In Crash Teens in Montgomery County continue to run afoul of the law, and are drawing the ire of police following a series of incidents reported in just one day involving juvenile offenders.  An officer was injured and several minors caused havoc for members of the police department this week, in three separate incidents that were reported by officials. According to the Montgomery County Department of Police, on Thursday, juveniles ran roughshod on the law, leaving one hurt and two in custody.  First, officers in White Oak spotted an occupied stolen car that resulted in one police cruiser…
Teenager Airlifted To Hospital After Makeshift Firearm Explodes In Maryland: Fire Marshal Teenager Airlifted To Hospital After Makeshift Firearm Explodes In Maryland: Fire Marshal
Teenager Airlifted To Hospital After Makeshift Firearm Explodes In Maryland: Fire Marshal A 13-year-old in Maryland suffered traumatic injuries when he attempted to discharge a makeshift firearm that backfired on him, according to the Maryland Fire Marshal. The teen suffered burns and serious injuries attempting to shoot the rudimentary weapon, officials said, which was described as a metal pipe pulled with black powder. Shortly before 11 p.m. on Thursday night, members of the Church Hill Volunteer Fire Company and Queen Anne's County Department of Emergency Services paramedics were called to the 200 block of Laysan Teal Court in Queen Anne's County, where there was a repor…
Man Threatened To Burn Down Maryland Home During Dispute With Landlords: Fire Marshal Man Threatened To Burn Down Maryland Home During Dispute With Landlords: Fire Marshal
Man Threatened To Burn Down Maryland Home During Dispute With Landlords: Fire Marshal A dispute between a landlord and tenant turned fiery and landed one man behind bars in Washington County after he threatened to burn down the home he was renting, according to the Maryland Fire Marshal. Randy Sigler, 65, who was renting a home in Hagerstown, is facing up to 10 years in prison and a $10,000 fine for threatening arson during a dispute with his landlord and her husband. Officials say that shortly after 2 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 17, members of the Washington County Sheriff's Office responded to a home in the 13600 block of Grandview Drive to investigate a reported dispute between …
Bad Driving Dooms Suspected Shooting Suspect Charged With Murder In Maryland: Police Bad Driving Dooms Suspected Shooting Suspect Charged With Murder In Maryland: Police
Bad Driving Dooms Suspected Shooting Suspect Charged With Murder In Maryland: Police A 22-year-old man is facing multiple murder charges following an investigation into an overnight shooting in Frederick County, police say. Speeding may have doomed Frederick resident Elijah Stephen Mboss, who was arrested in the area of a reported shooting when an officer spotted him driving too fast and failing to slow down at a stop sign. According to the Frederick Police Department, officers were called shortly before midnight on Friday night to the 1000 block of Heather Ridge Drive, where they were met by a man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Officers provided aid until paramed…
Man Serving Time Faces New Charges For Auto Shop Arson, Stolen Truck In Maryland: Sheriff Man Serving Time Faces New Charges For Auto Shop Arson, Stolen Truck In Maryland: Sheriff
Man Serving Time Faces New Charges For Auto Shop Arson, Stolen Truck In Maryland: Sheriff The man who set a Maryland auto shop on fire and stole a pick-up truck that was later found parked in the Potomac River has been apprehended in Frederick County, authorities announced. In late May, first responders were called to Hi Lo Auto Sales in the 5000 block of Urbana Pike, where there was a reported fire and theft at the business. The incident was reported shortly before 3 a.m. on Wednesday, May 29. According to the Frederick County Sheriff's Office, upon arrival, fire crews were met by smoke coming from the building, and it was later determined that it was a case of arson by the fi…
Residents Ordered To 'Shelter In Place' Amid Armed Barricade Situation In Maryland Residents Ordered To 'Shelter In Place' Amid Armed Barricade Situation In Maryland
Residents Ordered To 'Shelter In Place' Amid Armed Barricade Situation In Maryland Some residents have been advised to stay in their homes as the Prince George's County Police Department continues to attempt to peacefully negotiate a barricade situation in Langley Park. An alert was issued early on Friday morning advising that Merrimac Drive was shut down between 14th Avenue and Keokee Street, and neighbors were cautioned to shelter in place in the lowest level of their home following reports of shots fired that led to a standoff with officers. The incident was reported in the 8200 block of 17th Avenue. Police said that others inside the single-family home were able to e…
Maryland Man Targeting Teen Girl Online Arrested For Sexual Solicitation Of Minor: State Police Maryland Man Targeting Teen Girl Online Arrested For Sexual Solicitation Of Minor: State Police
Maryland Man Targeting Teen Girl Online Arrested For Sexual Solicitation Of Minor: State Police A Waldorf man who allegedly preyed on minors online for months was busted by an undercover state police investigator and is behind bars in Anne Arundel County. Rafee Al-Mansur, 33, is facing charges after targeting a purported 13-year-old girl in an online chat over the course of several weeks, according to Maryland State Police investigators. In April, members of the Maryland Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force launched a probe into the sexual solicitation of a minor over the Internet.  The investigation led to Al-Mansur being identified as a suspect, who believed he was…
Speeding Stop On I-70 In Frederick Lands Three From PA Behind Bars For Drug Possession: Sheriff Speeding Stop On I-70 In Frederick Lands Three From PA Behind Bars For Drug Possession: Sheriff
Speeding Stop On I-70 In Frederick Lands Three From PA Behind Bars For Drug Possession: Sheriff bThree suspects from Pennsylvania were busted across state lines by members of the Frederick County Sheriff's Office with a host of drugs and paraphernalia, officials say.  What started as a speeding stop on I-70 earlier this week resulted in three behind bars for multiple drug possession charges in Frederick when a police K9 led to the seizure of crack/cocaine. Those charged:  Jasen Jermain Robinson, 50, of Waynesboro, PA; Christina Marie Davis, 42, of Waynesboro, PA; Pamela Sue Bordner, 53, of Chamersburg. The stop was reported shortly before 1:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 13, acc…
Two Who Torched Maryland Home, Blocked Door With Mattress Accused Of Attempted Murder: State PD Two Who Torched Maryland Home, Blocked Door With Mattress Accused Of Attempted Murder: State PD
Two Who Torched Maryland Home, Blocked Door With Mattress Accused Of Attempted Murder: State PD Two Maryland men who tried to set a house on fire with people inside on the Eastern Shore were arrested this week after being caught red-handed with the fuel they used to set it, state police say. Lascelles David Beckford, 37, a Somerset County resident, and Dante Jamar Stone, 34, of Salisbury, went through great lengths in an attempt to torch the home of two people they were familiar with, according to officials. The incident was reported at around 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 13 in the 12000 block of Independence Court in Princess Anne. Investigators say that they believe Beckford and Ston…
Pennsylvania Man Charged With Attempted Murder After Road Rage Incident In Maryland: MSP Pennsylvania Man Charged With Attempted Murder After Road Rage Incident In Maryland: MSP
Pennsylvania Man Charged With Attempted Murder After Road Rage Incident In Maryland: MSP A road-raging Pennsylvania man is facing charges in Maryland after firing shots at another driver during an incident in Frederick County, state police say. Bryant Paradine, 37, of Littlestown, Pennsylvania is facing charges for an early morning bout of road rage where he pulled out a gun and began firing, leading to a short-lived search before he was apprehended. According to investigators, shortly after 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday morning, troopers were called to the southbound lans of US-15 at Tippin Drive in Thurmont to investigate reports of shots fired after a motorist called 911. Police s…
District Man Charged With Murder On Federal Lands In Maryland Park, Police Say District Man Charged With Murder On Federal Lands In Maryland Park, Police Say
District Man Charged With Murder On Federal Lands In Maryland Park, Police Say A 63-year-old District man is facing murder charges after a person was found stabbed to death in a Prince George's County Park. Ronald Brisbon, also of DC, was arrested and charged with murder on federal lands in connection to the fatal stabbing of Jeffrey Strong, 38, at Greenbelt Park on Monday morning. According to US Park Police, officers were called to the park at around 9 a.m. on Aug. 12, where they found Strong suffering from traumatic injuries after suffering multiple stab wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Later on Monday, Brisbon was arrested and charged with the murder…