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Police & Fire
Fatal Christmas Fall Through Icy Pond Kills 19-Year-Old Man In Virginia Fatal Christmas Fall Through Icy Pond Kills 19-Year-Old Man In Virginia
Fatal Christmas Fall Through Icy Pond Kills 19-Year-Old Man In Virginia A 19-year-old men fell to his death through an icy pond in Prince William County on Christmas Eve, authorities said. Fire and rescue officials found the man in a pond near the 6000 block of Erinblair Loop in the Piedmont community in Haymarket just before 10 p.m., police tell Daily Voice. The victim was recovered by firefighters and taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead, police said. There were no indications of foul play. Video taken by Ken Kocher on Twitter shows firetrucks and police cars at the scene. So sad. We drove by the scene last night after hearing the si…

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by Cecilia Levine
Obituaries
Gordon Lambert Of Baltimore Dies, 36 Gordon Lambert Of Baltimore Dies, 36
Gordon Lambert Of Baltimore Dies, 36 A community is mourning the loss of a Baltimore father who passed away shortly before the holidays, according to an obituary. Baltimore native Gordon D. Lambert, Jr., 36, passed away on Monday, Dec. 12. He leaves behind his two children, Sean and Micaila, a sister, parents, and many other family members and friends, the obituary continues. A visitation was held for Lambert on Sunday, Dec. 18 in Landsdowne with a service scheduled Monday, Dec. 19. Gordon Lambert will be heavily missed by many. To read his full obituary, click here.

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by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
74-Year-Old Man Reported Missing In Maryland Found Dead In River, Police Say (UPDATED) 74-Year-Old Man Reported Missing In Maryland Found Dead In River, Police Say (UPDATED)
74-Year-Old Man Reported Missing In Maryland Found Dead In River, Police Say (Updated) The tale of a 74-year-old man reported missing in Prince George’s County has ended in tragedy as he was found dead, police announced. An alert was issued on Sunday, Dec. 4 regarding Johnnie Bouknight, who had last been seen at approximately 10 a.m. the day before in the 1200 block of Merganser Court in Upper Marlboro. At the time, police only described Bouknight as being 6-foot-1 and weighing 165 pounds with a blue sweatsuit, black zip-up jacket, black sneakers, and a black ball cap. However, shortly before 12:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 5, the Prince George's Police Department made an announ…

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by Zak Failla
Obituaries
Maryland Mourns Death Of Longtime Prince George's County Sheriff Melvin High, 78 Maryland Mourns Death Of Longtime Prince George's County Sheriff Melvin High, 78
Maryland Mourns Death Of Longtime Prince George's County Sheriff Melvin High, 78 Maryland is mourning the loss of longtime Prince George's County Sheriff Melvin High, who died at the age of 78. High, who has been the sheriff since December 2010, has a lengthy career in law enforcement that dates back to 1969 when he joined the Metropolitan Police Department before eventually making his way to Maryland. Officials said that High began feeling ill and checked himself into the hospital before unexpectedly dying. His cause of death has not been confirmed by the sheriff's office. Prince George's County State's Attorney Aisha Braveboy remembered High as “a supporter, an advi…

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by Zak Failla
Obituaries
Baltimore's Kailah Marie Allen Dies At 25 Baltimore's Kailah Marie Allen Dies At 25
Baltimore's Kailah Marie Allen Dies At 25 A fundraiser has been launched after the death of a 25-year-old Baltimore woman. Kailah Marie Allen passed away on Friday, Nov. 11 after "fighting inner battles". A GoFundMe was launched to help support her family and lay her to rest. Money from the fundraiser will go toward funeral costs to help alleviate struggles faced by Kailah's family after her sudden death. "If you could find it in your heart to help lay Kailah to rest by donating, my Aunt would truly appreciate it", announced Susan Mayfield and Cyndi Heinecke. "Any amount is helpful during this time of need- especially right b…

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by Annie DeVoe
Obituaries
Community Mourns After Death Of Veteran Rockville County Police Lieutenant Alan Rawlins Community Mourns After Death Of Veteran Rockville County Police Lieutenant Alan Rawlins
Community Mourns After Death Of Veteran Rockville County Police Lieutenant Alan Rawlins A beloved former member of the Rockville Police Department has passed away, announced officials.  Former Lieutenant Alan Rawlins died in the early morning morning hours of Wednesday, Oct. 5, according to the Rockville Police Department. Rawlins serviced with the RCPD for 27 years, from April 1986 until July 2013. Even after his retirement, he remained a friend and devoted member of the Rockville community. It is with sadness we announce the passing of former RCPD Lieutenant Alan Rawlins early this morning. Lt. Rawlins was hired in April 1986 & retired in July 2013 after 27 years of…

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by Annie DeVoe
Obituaries
Teen With 'Kind And Bright Soul Who Lit Up A Room' Remembered After Maryland Drowning Teen With 'Kind And Bright Soul Who Lit Up A Room' Remembered After Maryland Drowning
Teen With 'Kind And Bright Soul Who Lit Up A Room' Remembered After Maryland Drowning A community is remembering the "kind and bright soul" who lost his life in a tragic drowning accident in Towson last weekend, according to a GoFundMe made to support the teen's family. Jayden Isaiah Mejia, 15, drowned around 9:30 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 17 at a pool in the 8700 block of Mylander Lane, according to Baltimore Police. In the wake of his unexpected death, a community has come together to support his family to help pay for funeral expenses, according to a GoFundMe launched by Pauline Santos. "Jayden was a warm, kind and bright soul who lit up the room with his vibrant energy and m…

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by Annie DeVoe
Obituaries
Community Celebrates Life Of 'Beloved Police Department Employee' In Maryland Community Celebrates Life Of 'Beloved Police Department Employee' In Maryland
Community Celebrates Life Of 'Beloved Police Department Employee' In Maryland A Maryland community is mourning the loss of one of their own after the passing of a City of Laurel Police Department employee, officials say. Communications Specialist Clifton F. Noland, 65, was surrounded by loved ones as he passed away peacefully at his home Tuesday, Aug. 16, the City of Laurel Police Department announced. Noland was raised in Glen Burnie and served as a beloved City of Laurel police dispatcher for 19 years before retiring in 2020, according to the department.  It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a beloved City of Laurel Police Department employe…

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by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
Baltimore Officer Follows Smoke Cloud, Discovers Fatal Crash Baltimore Officer Follows Smoke Cloud, Discovers Fatal Crash
Baltimore Officer Follows Smoke Cloud, Discovers Fatal Crash One is dead after a vehicle erupted into flames following a crash in Baltimore, authorities say. The victim was found after an officer on patrol noticed smoke in the 1500 block of East Preston Street around 2:20 p.m., Sunday, July 31, according to Baltimore police. Upon arrival at the scene, officers found a vehicle engulfed in flames under trees and shrubs, police said.  The operator of the vehicle was pronounced dead on the scene by medics a short time later. Investigators are working to determine the cause of this crash. Anyone with additional information regarding this fatal veh…

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by Annie DeVoe
News
Missing 27-Year-Old Maryland Man Found Dead Missing 27-Year-Old Maryland Man Found Dead
Missing 27-Year-Old Maryland Man Found Dead The search for a missing man in Montgomery County ended tragically when he was found dead. As previously reported by Daily Voice, Tyrell Jamaal Grice, 27, was last seen in the early morning hours of Sunday, July 17 in the 4900 block of McCall Street. Grice was found dead, the Montgomery County Department of Police said on July 19. No foul play was suspected.

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by Annie DeVoe
Obituaries
Bowie's Jami Bennett Dies Suddenly, 20 Bowie's Jami Bennett Dies Suddenly, 20
Bowie's Jami Bennett Dies Suddenly, 20 A studious and enthusiastic Bowie athlete's life was cut short late last spring unexpectedly passing away at only 20 years old, according to posts by her family. Jami Marie Bennett "found her peace" when she died on May 31. Originally from Nebraska, Jami grew up in Bowie and made the area her home, participating in several sports excelling in academics at Bowie High School, according to an obituary. Jami had completed over two years at Towson University before her passing, and worked as a Community Center Assistant as well as a manager at a smoothie store.  A true adventure seeker, Ja…

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by Annie DeVoe
News
NFL Legend Tony Siragusa Fell To Similar Fate As His Father: Report NFL Legend Tony Siragusa Fell To Similar Fate As His Father: Report
NFL Legend Tony Siragusa Fell To Similar Fate As His Father: Report Further details reveal that NFL legend, Tony "The Goose" Siragusa, has died in nearly the same manner as his father, whom he tried to save, TMZ reports. Siragusa had reportedly been receiving CPR at a home in Toms River, NJ when the initial emergency call came in around 11:45 a.m., Wednesday, June 22. He was pronounced dead at the scene and a cause of death was not immediately determined. Decades earlier, when Siragusa was 21, he performed CPR on his dad who suffered a massive heart attack, claiming his life at the age of 48, Siragusa said on an episode of Howard Stern. Siragusa's dad died…

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by Annie DeVoe