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Playground Pandemonium: Bulldozer Rampage Causes $100K in Damage at Maryland Park Playground Pandemonium: Bulldozer Rampage Causes $100K in Damage at Maryland Park
Playground Pandemonium: Bulldozer Rampage Causes $100K in Damage at Maryland Park The carefree laughter of children at Brantwood Park in Elkton was replaced by stunned silence this weekend after a bizarre and destructive act of vandalism left a playground in ruins. On Saturday, Nov. 16, Cecil County Sheriff’s deputies were called to Williams Road to investigate a jaw-dropping scene of "malicious destruction of property."  The culprit? A bulldozer. The victim? A children’s playground that had recently been updated to bring joy to the community’s children. Deputies arrived to find significant damage to both the playground equipment and other areas of the park, with t…

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by Zak Failla
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Aberdeen Police Officer Charged With Rape After Investigation By Cecil County Sheriff Aberdeen Police Officer Charged With Rape After Investigation By Cecil County Sheriff
Aberdeen Police Officer Charged With Rape After Investigation By Cecil County Sheriff A veteran police officer in Maryland has been suspended after being charged with rape, authorities announced. Radovan Jovic, 33, a member of the Aberdeen Police Department is facing a host of charges following an investigation by the Cecil County Sheriff's Office into allegations of a sexual assault. According to police, in January, the department was made aware of the assault claim involving a member of the agency, later confirming the officer implicated, prompting the investigation. In February, investigators were provided with the information that led Jovic's suspension, and it is alleg…

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by Zak Failla
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30-Year-Old Woman ID'd As 2nd Victim Of Cecil County Crash 30-Year-Old Woman ID'd As 2nd Victim Of Cecil County Crash
30-Year-Old Woman ID'd As 2nd Victim Of Cecil County Crash Police have identified the second victim killed in a Memorial Day Weekend crash in Cecil County. Both Daisy Glyen, 30, of Elkton, and Virginia Thomas, 61, of North East, were killed in the Sunday, May 26 crash on Pulaski Highway, Maryland State Police said. A Toyota Camry was heading west in the left turn lane when it was struck by an eastbound BMW 528 at Wells Camp Road in North East around 9 p.m., State Police said. Thomas, a passenger in the Camry, was airlifted to a local trauma center where she was pronounced dead. Glyen, a passenger in the BMW, also was killed. The driver of the Toy…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Two Dead, 2 Airlifted In Memorial Day Weekend Cecil County Crash Two Dead, 2 Airlifted In Memorial Day Weekend Cecil County Crash
Two Dead, 2 Airlifted In Memorial Day Weekend Cecil County Crash Two people were killed in a crash Sunday night, May 26 in Cecil County, Maryland State Police said. A Toyota Camry was heading west in the left turn lane when it was struck by an eastbound BMW 528 on Pulaski Highway (Route 40) at Wells Camp Road in North East around 9 p.m., State Police said. A passenger in the Toyota Camry, Virginia Thomas, 61, of North East, was airlifted to a local trauma center where she was pronounced dead. The second person who died was a female passenger of the BMW, whose identity is being withheld pending notification of kin. The driver of the Toyota Camry, a 54-ye…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Man Dead, Woman Critical From Suspected Carbon Monoxide Poisoning In Maryland: Fire Marshal Man Dead, Woman Critical From Suspected Carbon Monoxide Poisoning In Maryland: Fire Marshal
Man Dead, Woman Critical From Suspected Carbon Monoxide Poisoning In Maryland: Fire Marshal A 59-year-old man is dead, and a woman was rushed to the hospital in critical condition after suspected carbon monoxide poisoning caused by a kerosene heater in their Cecil County home. Members of the Cecilton Volunteer Fire Department and Cecil County Department of Emergency Services responded to a home on Florida Avenue in Crystal Beach at approximately 12:45 p.m. on Saturday afternoon to conduct a welfare check on a couple. Upon arrival, they found Steven Hannaford unresponsive in the living room and his girlfriend, Marie Florczyk, 65, in a bedroom, shivering and disoriented, a…

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by Zak Failla
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Woman Dies At Hospital After Being Shot By Crossbow In Maryland Home: Sheriff Woman Dies At Hospital After Being Shot By Crossbow In Maryland Home: Sheriff
Woman Dies At Hospital After Being Shot By Crossbow In Maryland Home: Sheriff A woman died at the hospital after being shot by a crossbow inside a Cecil County home. Deputies from the Cecil County Sheriff's Office were called at around 4:40 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon to a Bell Manor Road home, where there was a report of a person who had been struck with an arrow, fired by an occupant of the residence, according to officials. Cecil County Emergency Service paramedics rushed the woman to Lancaster General Hospital in Pennsylvania, where she later died from her injuries. The person who fired the crossbow was found inside the home and taken to the Cecil County Sheriff…

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Former Sheriff's Deputy Accused Of Misconduct In Office, Revenge Porn: Maryland Prosecutor Former Sheriff's Deputy Accused Of Misconduct In Office, Revenge Porn: Maryland Prosecutor
Former Sheriff's Deputy Accused Of Misconduct In Office, Revenge Porn: Maryland Prosecutor A Cecil County Sheriff's deputy has found himself on the wrong side of the law after a pair of inappropriate relationships, Maryland State Prosecutor Charlton Howard III announced on Wednesday. Deputy Kyle Thomas, who worked in Cecil County from February 2021 through July 2023, is facing damning charges after terrorizing at least two women in separate cases. According to court documents, while on duty in June 2021, Thomas took a sexually explicit video of himself and sent it to a woman, who alerted his bosses, prompting the deputy to retaliate. It is alleged that Thomas then contacted the …

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Search Is On For 3-Year-Old Boy Reported Missing In Maryland Search Is On For 3-Year-Old Boy Reported Missing In Maryland
Search Is On For 3-Year-Old Boy Reported Missing In Maryland Friends and family of a missing 3-year-old boy are desperate for the public's assistance as they continue to attempt to track the child down in Cecil County. An alert was issued by local law enforcement agencies as they attempt to locate Mykell Richardson, who was last seen on Sunday, May 14, between 3:30 p.m. and 4:20 p.m. in the area of Quail Court in Elkton. Please Share: The Elkton Police Department are currently attempting to locate Mykell Richardson. Mykell is 3 years old,... Posted by Cecil County Sheriff's Office on Sunday, May 14, 2023 It is believed that the boy was wearing a…

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by Zak Failla
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Officers Shot Responding To Burglary In MD; Suspect Busted Soliciting Ride Home: Police Officers Shot Responding To Burglary In MD; Suspect Busted Soliciting Ride Home: Police
Officers Shot Responding To Burglary In MD; Suspect Busted Soliciting Ride Home: Police A suspect who couldn't find a getaway driver is in custody after shooting a Maryland State Police trooper and two deputies from the Cecil County Sheriff’s Office during a botched burglary attempt, authorities announced. Daniel Padraig Colin Donnelly, 23, of Elkton, opened fire shortly before midnight on Sunday morning when he was caught by police investigating a reported burglary. An emergency call came in from a neighbor regarding a burglary in progress in the unit block of Twin Lakes Drive in Port Deposit, prompting a response from state police and the sheriff’s office, according to offi…

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Parents, Children Killed In Maryland Murder-Suicide Identified (DETAILS) Parents, Children Killed In Maryland Murder-Suicide Identified (DETAILS)
Parents, Children Killed In Maryland Murder-Suicide Identified (Details) The Cecil County Sheriff’s Office has released the identities of the two adults and three children who were killed on Friday, Sept. 9 in a possible murder-suicide inside a quiet cul-de-sac in Maryland. Police confirmed that parents Marcus Edward Milligan, 39, and Tara Devina Ricker Milligan, 37, were both killed in a Hebron Court home in Elk Mills, along with children Teresa Milligan, 14, Nora Milligan, 11, and Finn Milligan, 8. All five died from gunshot wounds, according to officials. Deputies from the sheriff's office were alerted to the shooting near Elk Mills Road shortly after 9:…

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Parents, Children Killed In Maryland Murder-Suicide Identified Parents, Children Killed In Maryland Murder-Suicide Identified
Parents, Children Killed In Maryland Murder-Suicide Identified The Cecil County Sheriff’s Office has released the identities of the two adults and three children who were killed on Friday, Sept. 9 in a possible murder-suicide inside a quiet cul-de-sac in Maryland. Police confirmed that parents Marcus Edward Milligan, 39, and Tara Devina Ricker Milligan, 37, were both killed in a Hebron Court home in Elk Mills, along with children Teresa Milligan, 14, Nora Milligan, 11, and Finn Milligan, 8. All five died from gunshot wounds, according to officials. Deputies from the sheriff's office were alerted to the shooting near Elk Mills Road shortly after 9:15 a…

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by Zak Failla
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Maryland Dad Kills Kids, Wife Before Turning Gun On Himself: Authorities Maryland Dad Kills Kids, Wife Before Turning Gun On Himself: Authorities
Maryland Dad Kills Kids, Wife Before Turning Gun On Himself: Authorities New information has been released by police investigators in Maryland after five were found dead in Cecil County in a potential murder-suicide. Officials are saying that three children and two adults were found dead of gunshot wounds inside a Hebron Court home in Elkton after the Cecil County Sheriff's Office responded to reported gunshots in the normally quiet cul-de-sac on Friday, Sept. 9. Deputies from the sheriff's office were alerted to the shooting near Elk Mills Road shortly after 9:15 a.m. on Thursday morning by a man who said that the children and a woman was fatally shot. The cal…

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by Zak Failla
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Five Shot At Home In Quiet Maryland Cul-De-Sac: Reports Five Shot At Home In Quiet Maryland Cul-De-Sac: Reports
Five Shot At Home In Quiet Maryland Cul-De-Sac: Reports Five people were shot at a home in a Maryland cul-de-sac early on Friday morning, according to multiple reports. Cecil County Sheriff’s Office deputies and investigators responded to the scene of a reported shooting in the area of Hebron Court near Elk Mills Road in Elkton, the agency announced at approximately noon on Friday, Sept. 9. The bodies were reportedly found inside the home in a secluded cul-de-sac. According to WBAL, the victims were two adults and three children. The sheriff’s office noted that there may be traffic delays in the area throughout the day as the investigation …

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by Zak Failla
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Alert Issued For Man Wanted On Multiple Warrants Out For His Arrest In Maryland Alert Issued For Man Wanted On Multiple Warrants Out For His Arrest In Maryland
Alert Issued For Man Wanted On Multiple Warrants Out For His Arrest In Maryland Seen him? An alert has been issued by police in Cecil County as they attempt to locate a wanted man who has multiple warrants out for his arrest. Anthony Leroy Brown has six active warrants out for his arrest - five through the Cecil County Sheriff’s Office, and one in Kent County - on multiple charges, according to officials. Brown’s past arrests include drug, burglary, and traffic-related offenses, “with some violence thrown in for good measure,” according to the sheriff’s office. Brown was described as being 5-foot-6 weighing an estimated 200 pounds. No other descriptive information …

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by Zak Failla
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Alert Issued In Maryland For Career Criminal With 10 Open Warrants Out For His Arrest Alert Issued In Maryland For Career Criminal With 10 Open Warrants Out For His Arrest
Alert Issued In Maryland For Career Criminal With 10 Open Warrants Out For His Arrest A man well-known to police in Maryland is wanted on multiple open warrants, according to the Cecil County Sheriff’s Office. An alert was issued by the sheriff’s office for the second time regarding Stephen Knowles-Petrolis, who has dozens of past arrests in Cecil County on charges ranging from assault and burglary to drugs and arson. “If you name it, he’s probably done it,” a spokesperson for the sheriff’s office posted two years ago in the initial alert declaring him a wanted fugitive. Officials said that as of Monday, July 11, Knowles-Petrolis has 10 open warrants for his arrest, includ…

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by Zak Failla
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Motorcyclist Injured After Crashing Into Wooded Area In Maryland: Reports Motorcyclist Injured After Crashing Into Wooded Area In Maryland: Reports
Motorcyclist Injured After Crashing Into Wooded Area In Maryland: Reports A motorcyclist suffered traumatic injuries after crashing into a wooded area in Cecil County, officials announced. First responders responded to a stretch of Mechanics Valley Road in North East near the intersection of Deans Lane at approximately 9:45 p.m. on Wednesday, July 6, according to the Cecil County Sheriff’s Office. The rider lost control and crashed - possibly due to a deer in the roadway - before ending up in a nearby wooded area, they said. Investigators did not release the motorcyclist's name or age. Following the crash, Mechanicsville Valley Road was closed between Bouchell…

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by Zak Failla
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Alert Issued For Drug Dealer With 32 Career Warrants For His Arrest In Maryland Alert Issued For Drug Dealer With 32 Career Warrants For His Arrest In Maryland
Alert Issued For Drug Dealer With 32 Career Warrants For His Arrest In Maryland Recognize him? An alert has been issued by police investigators in Maryland as they attempt to track down a career criminal with multiple warrants out for his arrest for alleged drug dealing. The Cecil County Sheriff's Office announced that Timothy Wayne Carnill, Jr. currently has four active arrest warrants that stem from recent drug dealing charges, bringing his career total in the area to 32. Previous arrests for Carnill include first-degree assault, thefts, and drug dealing, the agency noted. Carnill was described as being 6-foot tall, weighing approximately 185 pounds with dark hai…

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by Zak Failla
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Investigators Bust Wanted Maryland Assault Suspect In Less Than 24 Hours Investigators Bust Wanted Maryland Assault Suspect In Less Than 24 Hours
Investigators Bust Wanted Maryland Assault Suspect In Less Than 24 Hours It took police investigators in Maryland less than 24 hours to apprehend a wanted man after issuing an alert to the community. On Friday, June 24, the Cecil County Sheriff's Office issued an alert for Michael Andrew Darrow, who had multiple warrants out for his arrest for violating his probation for previous assault and resisting arrest charges. Officials said that Darrow had multiple warrants out for his arrest throughout Maryland, as well as other states. Hours after issuing an alert for him, the sheriff’s office announced on Sunday, June 26 that Darrow had been apprehended following tip…

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by Zak Failla
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Alert Issued For Burglary Suspect Caught Staring At Camera In Maryland Alert Issued For Burglary Suspect Caught Staring At Camera In Maryland
Alert Issued For Burglary Suspect Caught Staring At Camera In Maryland Recognize him? Police investigators in Cecil County are seeking the public’s assistance as they look to identify and locate a suspect wanted in connection to a burglary investigation. On Wednesday, June 15, the Cecil County Sheriff’s Office released a surveillance photo of a suspect - who was staring right at the camera - who allegedly is linked to a burglary at North Bay in North East. In the photo, the suspect is wearing a long-sleeved white shirt, dark pants, sunglasses, and a backpack. No other descriptive information was provided by the Cecil County Sheriff’s Office. Anyone with inf…

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by Zak Failla
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Alert Issued For Wanted Drug Dealer With Warrants Out For His Arrest In Maryland Alert Issued For Wanted Drug Dealer With Warrants Out For His Arrest In Maryland
Alert Issued For Wanted Drug Dealer With Warrants Out For His Arrest In Maryland Law enforcement agencies in Maryland are seeking the public's assistance as they attempt to bring a wanted drug dealer to justice. The Cecil County Sheriff’s Office issued an alert for Lukas Lee Paxton, who has multiple active warrants out for his arrest for theft in the region. Paxton has two warrants out for his arrest in Cecil County for dealing drugs, and one from the Calvert County Sheriff's Office for failure to appear in court on a previous charge, officials said. His previous arrests have all been drug or burglary related, according to the Cecil County Sheriff's Office. Paxton was…

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by Zak Failla
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Alert Issued For Wanted Career Criminal With Four Warrants Out For His Arrest In Maryland Alert Issued For Wanted Career Criminal With Four Warrants Out For His Arrest In Maryland
Alert Issued For Wanted Career Criminal With Four Warrants Out For His Arrest In Maryland Law enforcement agencies in Maryland are seeking the public's assistance as they attempt to bring a wanted career criminal to justice. The Cecil County Sheriff’s Office issued an alert for John Marshall Ball, who has four active warrants out for his arrest for theft in the region. According to investigators, the four latest warrants bring the total in Marshall’s life to 12 in Cecil County alone, with most stemming from drug or theft arrests that were later coupled with failing to comply with court order charges. Investigators described Ball as being 6-foot-2 weighing approximately 195 poun…

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by Zak Failla
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2-Year-Old Drowns On Memorial Day In Maryland 2-Year-Old Drowns On Memorial Day In Maryland
2-Year-Old Drowns On Memorial Day In Maryland A 2-year-old child was pronounced dead Tuesday, May 31 after drowning in Elkton over the holiday weekend, CBS2 says citing the Cecil County Sheriff's Office. Lifesaving efforts were performed on the child at the home on the 300 block of Kirk Road around 5:20 p.m., Monday, May 30, the outlet said. The toddler was rushed to A.I Dupont Hospital and pronounced dead the following day.  To read the full report by CBS 2, click here. 

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by Annie DeVoe