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Driver, Deputy Involved In Deadly Maryland Police Pursuit Identified By AG Driver, Deputy Involved In Deadly Maryland Police Pursuit Identified By AG
Driver, Deputy Involved In Deadly Maryland Police Pursuit Identified By AG New details have been released following a high-speed pursuit in Calvert County that ended tragically on Saturday night when a driver lost control and crashed, resulting in a fatality, according to the Maryland Office of the Attorney General. On Saturday, Nov. 16, at approximately 8:50 p.m., a Deputy First Class Taylor Strong, of the Calvert County Sheriff's Office, observed a gold Ford Mustang speeding southbound on MD Route 261 near 17th Street in Chesapeake Beach. The deputy activated emergency lights and sirens in an attempt to initiate a traffic stop; however, the driver, identified o…

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Fatal Crash in Maryland Under Investigation Following Police Pursuit: AG Fatal Crash in Maryland Under Investigation Following Police Pursuit: AG
Fatal Crash in Maryland Under Investigation Following Police Pursuit: AG A high-speed pursuit in Calvert County ended tragically Saturday night when a driver lost control and crashed, resulting in a fatality, according to the Maryland Office of the Attorney General. On Saturday, Nov. 16, at approximately 8:50 p.m., a deputy from the Calvert County Sheriff's Office observed a gold Ford Mustang speeding southbound on MD Route 261 near 17th Street in Chesapeake Beach.  The deputy activated emergency lights and sirens in an attempt to initiate a traffic stop; however, the driver failed to comply, leading to a pursuit that spanned nearly two miles, officials say…

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Footage From Fatal Police Pursuit In Baltimore County Released By Maryland AG (VIDEO) Footage From Fatal Police Pursuit In Baltimore County Released By Maryland AG (VIDEO)
Footage From Fatal Police Pursuit In Baltimore County Released By Maryland AG (Video) New details have been released following a fatal police pursuit in Baltimore County last month. The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General released new body-cam footage of the incident that resulted in the death of 37-year-old Windsor Mill resident Dimeka Thornton, who was struck head-on by a fleeing driver. At approximately 12:15 a.m. on Monday, April 8, officers from the Baltimore County Police Department were on patrol in the 1800 block of Belmont Avenue in Windsor Mill when they spotted a car that had been reported stolen in the parking …

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by Zak Failla
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Body-Cam Footage Shows Aftermath Of Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting Of Maryland Carjacker: AG Body-Cam Footage Shows Aftermath Of Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting Of Maryland Carjacker: AG
Body-Cam Footage Shows Aftermath Of Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting Of Maryland Carjacker: AG Newly released body-cam footage shows the aftermath of an officer-involved shooting that killed an alleged Maryland carjacker in late January. Suitland resident Artell Cunningham was shot and killed by Sgt. Byron Purnell, a 6-year veteran of the New Carrollton Police Department, and Cpl. Carlos Batenga, who has five years of law enforcement experience, on Tuesday, Jan. 30, the Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General previously said. Shortly after 4:30 a.m., officers from the department on patrol in the 7500 block of Annapolis R…

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Veteran Detective Involved In Baltimore County Shooting Identified Veteran Detective Involved In Baltimore County Shooting Identified
Veteran Detective Involved In Baltimore County Shooting Identified An investigation into a police-involved shooting earlier this week in Baltimore County has been launched by the Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General. On Thursday, Feb. 2, officials announced that the AG’s office has kicked off an extensive investigation into the shooting involving an officer from the Baltimore County Police Department on Tuesday morning. The incident played out at approximately 6:10 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 31 in the 10700 block of Pulaski Highway in White Marsh, where detectives from the department’s Criminal Apprehension Su…

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by Zak Failla
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New Video Released By AG Of Fatal Police-Involved Shooting In Maryland New Video Released By AG Of Fatal Police-Involved Shooting In Maryland
New Video Released By AG Of Fatal Police-Involved Shooting In Maryland The Maryland Attorney General has released body-cam footage of a fatal police-involved shooting last month while officers were conducting a welfare check on a 75-year-old man at his Riverdale Park home. Bryan Coupal was shot and killed by officers from the Riverdale Park Police Department at approximately 3:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 19 in the 4700 block of Oglethorpe Street when he defied orders from investigators and shot a gun at them, prompting them to return fire. In video released by the Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General on Tuesday…

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by Zak Failla
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'Enough Fentanyl To Kill Two Million People', Suspects Charged In Massive Maryland Drug Bust 'Enough Fentanyl To Kill Two Million People', Suspects Charged In Massive Maryland Drug Bust
'Enough Fentanyl To Kill Two Million People', Suspects Charged In Massive Maryland Drug Bust Maryland officials have announced the indictments of six people charged with fentanyl distribution and gun-related charges after being found with enough fentanyl to kill two million people, authorities say. Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh was joined by Howard County Executive Calvin Ball, Howard County Police Chief Gregory Der, Maryland State Police, and members of the Strike Force 7 group to make the announcement the afternoon of Thursday, Sept. 29 in the Maryland Office of the Attorney General. The suspects are Jawan Fulton, 28, of Pikesville, Darvin McCoy, 36, of Odent…

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by Annie DeVoe
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Suicidal Man Killed By Officer In Police-Involved Shooting: Maryland AG Suicidal Man Killed By Officer In Police-Involved Shooting: Maryland AG
Suicidal Man Killed By Officer In Police-Involved Shooting: Maryland AG An allegedly suicidal man was killed by police in Riverdale Park following a midday standoff that ended when he pointed a handgun at officers, according to authorities. The Independent Investigation Division (IID) of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General is investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting that happened in Riverdale Park on Monday, Sept. 19. Related story - Frederick County State's Attorney's Office Not Prosecuting Officers Involved In Fatal Incident At approximately 3:30 p.m. on Monday afternoon, officers from the Riverdale Park Police Department responded to…

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by Zak Failla
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Man Shot, Killed After Pulling Gun On Police In Maryland (DEVELOPING) Man Shot, Killed After Pulling Gun On Police In Maryland (DEVELOPING)
Man Shot, Killed After Pulling Gun On Police In Maryland (Developing) A man was shot and killed by police investigating a violent domestic incident when he took shots at a cop car and pointed his gun toward officers in Maryland, authorities announced. Shortly before 2:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 17, officials said that officers from the Anne Arundel County Police Department responded to a home in the 4100 block of Sands Road in Harwood following 911 calls regarding an instance of domestic violence. While officers were en route, a 911 caller said that the man - who has not been identified - involved in the incident left the house and fired a gun several times o…

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by Zak Failla
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Deputy ID'd In Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting In Maryland Deputy ID'd In Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting In Maryland
Deputy ID'd In Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting In Maryland The identity of the deputy sheriff involved in last week's fatal shooting in Gaithersburg has been revealed, authorities say. As previously reported by Daily Voice, Deputy Sheriff III Domenic Mash was attempting to serve an arrest warrant in the 100 block of Garth Terrace when the shooting occurred Wednesday, July 20, according to the Maryland Office of the Attorney General. The wanted man was fatally shot in the incident, and one other victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening gunshot injuries. Deputy Mash is a 9.5-year veteran assigned to the&n…

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by Annie DeVoe
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Police Kill Man During Shootout In Montgomery County Police Kill Man During Shootout In Montgomery County
Police Kill Man During Shootout In Montgomery County Montgomery County police officers shot and killed a man after a traffic stop in Silver Spring, officials said. The shooting happened on the morning of Dec. 29, the incident started when officers were called to a report of a shooting in the 900 block of Bonifant Street at 4:15 a.m. An off-duty police officer found a man shot at the scene after hearing the sounds of gunfire. The victim was rushed to a hospital where he is expected to survive, police then began searching for the suspected shooter who had fled in a vehicle. Montgomery County Police Chief Marcus Jones says officers subsequentl…

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by Joe Gomez