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Man Sentenced To Double The Top Maryland Sentencing Guideline For Motel Rape: State's Attorney Man Sentenced To Double The Top Maryland Sentencing Guideline For Motel Rape: State's Attorney
Man Sentenced To Double The Top Maryland Sentencing Guideline For Motel Rape: State's Attorney The Maryland man who admitted to a motel rape earlier this year in Harford County, was handed a heavy prison term that exceeds the state's sentencing guidelines, prosecutors announced. In February, Whiteford resident Earl Samuel Jones, 44, pleaded guilty to the first-degree rape of a 36-year-old woman at a Red Roof Inn in Aberdeen in September 2022.  According to the state's attorney's office, on Sept. 12, 2022, police were called to the motel when a woman reported being asleep in a room when she was awoken by a naked man she did not know after her boyfriend left the door open to use t…
Woman Held Hostage By Boyfriend Who Shot Himself After Standoff In Maryland: Sheriff Woman Held Hostage By Boyfriend Who Shot Himself After Standoff In Maryland: Sheriff
Woman Held Hostage By Boyfriend Who Shot Himself After Standoff In Maryland: Sheriff A woman in a toxic relationship with her boyfriend had to be rescued by members of the Charles County Sheriff's Office following a standoff over the weekend in Waldorf, authorities say. On Sunday, officers were called to check on the welfare of a woman after being contacted by her family, who reported she was in an abusive relationship with Howard Theodore Coleman, Jr., 42, and had not been heard from in days. Officers responded to a home in the 9300 block of Brechin Place in Waldorf, where they unsuccessfully attempted to contact the woman, and a warrant to search the property was issued. …
Man Accused Of Raping, Assaulting Handcuffed House Cleaner At Gunpoint In Maryland: Sheriff Man Accused Of Raping, Assaulting Handcuffed House Cleaner At Gunpoint In Maryland: Sheriff
Man Accused Of Raping, Assaulting Handcuffed House Cleaner At Gunpoint In Maryland: Sheriff A man who sexually abused and tortured a house cleaner during a harrowing day in Charles County is facing rape and other charges, according to the sheriff's office. Jordan Keith Proctor, 29, has been released from custody following a reported sexual assault that left a woman with serious injuries over the weekend, authorities announced. Shortly before 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 9, members of the Charles County Sheriff's Office were called to investigate an assault that was reported in a home in the 7300 block of Tottenham Drive in White Plains. Investigators say that when officers found the…
Police ID 23-Year-Old Found Shot To Death In Prince George's County Parking Lot Police ID 23-Year-Old Found Shot To Death In Prince George's County Parking Lot
Police ID 23-Year-Old Found Shot To Death In Prince George's County Parking Lot The Prince George's County Police Department has identified the 23-year-old Bowie man who was killed after being shot in the middle of the day in Greenbelt on Monday afternoon. Shortly before 2 p.m. on July 29, officers were called to the 8500 block of Greenbelt Road to investigate a reported shooting in the area. Upon arrival, they found Jordan Swan outside in an apartment building parking lot suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was rushed to an area hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. Neither a motive nor suspect has been identified by the police as of Tuesday, July 30. …
Teen Killed In Maryland Mall Shooting Remembered By Family For Unique Sense Of Humor Teen Killed In Maryland Mall Shooting Remembered By Family For Unique Sense Of Humor
Teen Killed In Maryland Mall Shooting Remembered By Family For Unique Sense Of Humor Community support is swelling for the mother and family of the 17-year-old who was gunned down at the Columbia Mall in Howard County over the weekend. Officers were called late in the afternoon on Saturday, July 27, where there was a reported shooting in the area of the food court with on person - later identified as Angelo Little - dead in the mall before the shooter fled the area. It was believed to be a targeted attack. Little was described as a "beloved son, cousin, and brother."  "(He) was a funny, energetic young man who was always ready to care for the people he loved," Charell Wil…
Teen Charged As Adult For Shooting Into Maryland Home, Injuring Two, Sheriff Says Teen Charged As Adult For Shooting Into Maryland Home, Injuring Two, Sheriff Says
Teen Charged As Adult For Shooting Into Maryland Home, Injuring Two, Sheriff Says The 17-year-old who fired several shots into a Calvert County home, sending two to the hospital, has been apprehended and will be charged as an adult, according to the sheriff's office. Huntingtown native Andre Xavier Howe has been arrested in connection to a recent shooting in Prince Frederick that left a woman with critical injuries and left another man injured. Deputies were called shortly after 9:40 p.m. on Sunday, July 14 to the 1600 block of Mint Court in Prince Frederick, where there were reports of shots fired in the area. Upon arrival, members of the Calvert County Sheriff's offic…
Loved Ones Struggle To Come To Grips With Harrowing Baltimore County Murders Of Family Members Loved Ones Struggle To Come To Grips With Harrowing Baltimore County Murders Of Family Members
Loved Ones Struggle To Come To Grips With Harrowing Baltimore County Murders Of Family Members A 75-year-old woman and her granddaughter have been identified as the two found dead inside a Baltimore County home on Sunday morning, leaving their friends and family shell-shocked. Iona Sellers and Autumn Harvey, 29, were found by police shortly before 10 a.m. on July 7 in the unit block of Taos Circle in Middle River during a welfare check. Upon arrival, officers from the Baltimore County Police Department found the two suffering from traumatic injuries to their upper body, police say. Both were pronounced dead at the scene. No suspects have been identified.  The incident …
Virginia Man Accused Of Fatal Shooting During Argument Outside Maryland Home: Sheriff Virginia Man Accused Of Fatal Shooting During Argument Outside Maryland Home: Sheriff
Virginia Man Accused Of Fatal Shooting During Argument Outside Maryland Home: Sheriff An argument between two men outside of a Calvert County home turned deadly when a Virginia man pulled out a gun and shot his victim on Wednesday night.  Fredericksburg resident Anthony Wayne Simpson, 40, is facing murder and other charges in connection to the fatal shooting of 39-year-old North Beach native William Lee Hutcherson near his residence, according to the sheriff's office. Shortly after 9 p.m. on June 26, deputies were called to the 9500 block of Sea Gulf Court in North Beach, where there was a reported shooting, and upon arrival, they found Hutcherson suffering from a gunsh…
Man Gets Decades In Prison For Role In Restaurant Shooting That Injured Five In Maryland Man Gets Decades In Prison For Role In Restaurant Shooting That Injured Five In Maryland
Man Gets Decades In Prison For Role In Restaurant Shooting That Injured Five In Maryland The man responsible for a shooting outside a Maryland restaurant that left five people injured will spend decades in prison, authorities announced on Wednesday. A judge sentenced Michael Boyd, Jr., 40, to 90 years in prison, with all but 55 years suspended followed by five years of supervised probation if he is released after being convicted by a jury in April to his role in the Montgomery County shooting last summer. The shooting was reported outside the Sole D'Italia restaurant in the 14300 block of Layhill Road in Silver Spring in July 2023, which resulted in four people - including Boyd…
Ex-Husband Charged In Maryland Assault That Ended In Victim Being Flown, Sheriff Says Ex-Husband Charged In Maryland Assault That Ended In Victim Being Flown, Sheriff Says
Ex-Husband Charged In Maryland Assault That Ended In Victim Being Flown, Sheriff Says A man who allegedly pistol-whipped and assaulted his ex-wife in St. Mary's County is behind bars after a planned meet turned ugly and she had to be airlifted to the hospital.  Mechanicsville resident John William Alvarado, 47, is facing multiple attempted murder charges following an incident late on Saturday night that resulted in his ex hospitalized and him in handcuffs, according to the sheriff's office. On June 22, deputies were called to a reported assault in the 45000 block of Nicholas Court in Lexington Park, where they spoke with Alvarado's ex, who said she was supposed to meet …
Man Convicted Of Paralyzing Officer During Traffic Stop Shooting Denied Parole: Police Man Convicted Of Paralyzing Officer During Traffic Stop Shooting Denied Parole: Police
Man Convicted Of Paralyzing Officer During Traffic Stop Shooting Denied Parole: Police The man who shot a Montgomery County Police officer more than two decades ago and left him paralyzed has been denied parole, according to officials. Terrence Green, who shot Officer Kyle Olinger during a traffic stop in Silver Spring in August 2003, will stay behind bars, authorities announced on Tuesday afternoon. Olinger was shot in the neck during the stop, which left him with a severed spinal cord, leaving him paralyzed from the chest down.  Despite his injuries, Olinger continued to be a prominent member of the community, police say, before he passed away in April 2019. "Due to …
Repeat Violent Offender Charged With Attempted Murder For Maryland Stabbing: Police Repeat Violent Offender Charged With Attempted Murder For Maryland Stabbing: Police
Repeat Violent Offender Charged With Attempted Murder For Maryland Stabbing: Police A man no stranger to law enforcement in Baltimore is facing an attempted murder charge weeks after a city stabbing, police say. Calvin Moore, a repeat violent offender, was arrested late last month and was charged following a lengthy investigation into the stabbing of a 36-year-old man in April. According to investigators, at approximately 3:45 p.m. on April 22, officers were called to a home in the 2900 block of Edmondson Avenue, where there was a reported burglary. Once they arrived to probe the burglary, officers found a man suffering from apparent stab wounds to the body, and he was ta…
Friends, Family Mourn 20-Year-Old Man 'Ruthlessly Taken From Them' In Maryland Park Shooting Friends, Family Mourn 20-Year-Old Man 'Ruthlessly Taken From Them' In Maryland Park Shooting
Friends, Family Mourn 20-Year-Old Man 'Ruthlessly Taken From Them' In Maryland Park Shooting A family is "in shreds, heartbroken, and trying to comprehend how we will continue life without" a 20-year-old man who was gunned down in Montgomery County over the holiday weekend. Lanham native D'Andre "Dre" Wint was one of two men who were found shot and killed at the Nolte Local Park in Silver Spring late on Sunday afternoon, leaving his loved ones reeling. "(He) was ruthlessly taken from us," Karen Molina wrote. "A beautiful soul that has filled all of our lives with love and joy is now gone."  GoFundMe Officers from the Montgomery County Department of Police were cal…
Young Father Of Two Killed By Gunman In Maryland Had Bright Future 'Cruelly Stolen' Young Father Of Two Killed By Gunman In Maryland Had Bright Future 'Cruelly Stolen'
Young Father Of Two Killed By Gunman In Maryland Had Bright Future 'Cruelly Stolen' A Maryland family is in "the darkest chapter of their lives" after a 22-year-old member of their household was shot and killed in a Prince George's County Parking lot. District Heights native ZaMarco Kyree Fogg was found by the police late in the afternoon on Thursday May 16 in the 6500 block of Hil Mar Drive, suffering from a fatal gunshot wound, officials say. Detectives are on scene working to establish a suspect and motive in this case. Anyone with information is asked to contact @PGCrimeSolvers on the web or submit your tip using the P3 Tips app. pic.twitter.com/4DirQ7NCSa — PGPDNEW…
47-Year-Old Man Shot, Killed In Prince George’s County: Police 47-Year-Old Man Shot, Killed In Prince George’s County: Police
47-Year-Old Man Shot, Killed In Prince George’s County: Police A 47-year-old man was shot and killed in Prince George’s County over the weekend, police said. Darryl Hazel, of Suitland, was found wounded from gunfire as officers responded to the shooting report near the 6300 block of Suitland Road in Camp Springs around 3:15 a.m. Sunday, April 7, PGPD said. He was taken to the hospital and pronounced dead a short time later. Detectives are working to determine a motive and identify a suspect(s) but do not believe the crime was random. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment. Anyone with informatio…
Man Gunned Down In Baltimore Days After 21st Birthday, Family Says: 'He Was Brilliant' Man Gunned Down In Baltimore Days After 21st Birthday, Family Says: 'He Was Brilliant'
Man Gunned Down In Baltimore Days After 21st Birthday, Family Says: 'He Was Brilliant' Community support is on the rise for the grieving family of a 21-year-old man who was shot and killed in Baltimore earlier this month. Christopher Yancey was found with gunshot wounds and later pronounced dead at a nearby hospital when police responded to a ShotSpotter alert near the 1200 block of North Potomac Street on Saturday, March 16. He had turned 21 just 11 days beforehand. A GoFundMe launched by his older sister, Tykiara, described her loving brother as “brilliant, intelligent, outgoing and outspoken.” “Chris Loved His Family & Friends And Always Showed Up For Everybody,” she …
Teen Killed, Man Injured In Double Shooting During Suspected Drug Deal In MD, Sheriff Says Teen Killed, Man Injured In Double Shooting During Suspected Drug Deal In MD, Sheriff Says
Teen Killed, Man Injured In Double Shooting During Suspected Drug Deal In MD, Sheriff Says An overnight shooting left an 18-year-old dead and a second person hospitalized during a possible drug deal gone wrong in Charles County, according to the sheriff's office. Jayden Samari Reed has been identified as the teen who was shot and killed on Saturday night in the 11300 block of Snow Owl Place in Waldorf, officials say. Officers from the Charles County Sheriff's Office were called shortly after 8 p.m. on March 16 to investigate reported gunshots, and when they arrived, found Reed inside the vehicle suffering from multiple injuries. The Waldorf resident was pronounced dead while par…
Man Shot To Death In Maryland Stairwell Was 'In The Wrong Place At The Wrong Time,' Family Says Man Shot To Death In Maryland Stairwell Was 'In The Wrong Place At The Wrong Time,' Family Says
Man Shot To Death In Maryland Stairwell Was 'In The Wrong Place At The Wrong Time,' Family Says The mourning family members of the man fatally shot in a Maryland stairwell last week describe him as a “bright soul” who was simply “in the wrong place at the wrong time.” Davon Brooks, 29, of Camp Springs, was found in a stairwell with multiple gunshot wounds and pronounced dead as officers responded to a building on the 3700 block of Donnell Drive in Forestville at about 8:45 p.m. Wednesday, March 6. “Davon was a bright soul and an unproblematic person; he loved his family and friends,” reads a GoFundMe launched for his funeral expenses. “A life taken too soon as a result of being in t…
55-Year-Old Man Shot In Baltimore’s Frankford Neighborhood In Broad Daylight: Police 55-Year-Old Man Shot In Baltimore’s Frankford Neighborhood In Broad Daylight: Police
55-Year-Old Man Shot In Baltimore’s Frankford Neighborhood In Broad Daylight: Police Police are investigating a broad daylight shooting in the Frankford neighborhood on Baltimore’s Northeast side on Friday, March 1. Police were called to the 5400 block of Sinclair Lane to investigate the shooting report around 1:05 p.m. A 55-year-old man was found with a gunshot wound and taken to a nearby hospital for treatment, police said. The investigation is being led by Northeast District Shooting detectives. Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives at 410-396-2444. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All…
Maryland Man Sentenced For Role In Murder-For-Hire Plot Involving Possible Whistleblower: Feds Maryland Man Sentenced For Role In Murder-For-Hire Plot Involving Possible Whistleblower: Feds
Maryland Man Sentenced For Role In Murder-For-Hire Plot Involving Possible Whistleblower: Feds The Maryland man who provided a gun to a cohort has will spend decades in prison for his role in a murder-for-hire scheme involving a purported whistleblower. Jourdain "JBlacc" Larose, 28, of Ellicott City, has been sentenced to 40 years in federal prison for conspiring to kill 23-year-old Juan Ross in 2020 in exchange for cash, federal authorities announced. According to his plea deal, Larose accused the Howard County resident of working with law enforcement, including on a live social media conversation and in text messages, leading to a plan to take him out. Larose provided a gun t…
Man And Girl Killed, Woman Injured In Maryland Triple-Shooting: Police Man And Girl Killed, Woman Injured In Maryland Triple-Shooting: Police
Man And Girl Killed, Woman Injured In Maryland Triple-Shooting: Police A man and girl were killed, and a woman was wounded in a triple-shooting in Maryland Wednesday night, Feb. 28. It happened in a home on the 6900 block of Stansbury Lane in Landover around 9:30 p.m., Prince George’s County Police said. Officers found three wounded from gunfire and pronounced the man and girl dead at the scene. The woman was taken to a nearby hospital with serious injuries. Detectives don’t believe the crime to be random, adding that there is no ongoing threat to the community. Anyone with information is asked to submit a tip using the P3 Tips app or call PG Crime Solvers a…
Six Charged For 'Pattern Of Violence' Affecting 80+ Victims In Baltimore: Maryland AG Six Charged For 'Pattern Of Violence' Affecting 80+ Victims In Baltimore: Maryland AG
Six Charged For 'Pattern Of Violence' Affecting 80+ Victims In Baltimore: Maryland AG Six people have been charged for what authorities describe as a “horrifying string of violence” affecting more than 80 citizens throughout Maryland, primarily in Baltimore. Anecio Rodriguez, Lovelle Little, Kevin Mills, and Twan Ellis, all of Baltimore, are accused of committing more than 80 crimes, ranging from armed carjackings, robberies, and assaults to burglaries and a murder, Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced alongside federal authorities on Tuesday, Feb. 27. Two defendants are minors whose identities have been withheld, said Brown. The investigation, led by the B…
Violent Armed Robbery Caught On Camera In West Baltimore (VIDEO) Violent Armed Robbery Caught On Camera In West Baltimore (VIDEO)
Violent Armed Robbery Caught On Camera In West Baltimore (Video) A man crossing the street in West Baltimore was violently beaten and robbed by an armed group of five, according to police attempting to identify the suspects. It occurred near the 300 block of Robert Street around 5:40 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 29, Baltimore Police said. The man can be seen on video crossing the street as the suspects approach him, beat and rob him before running away. One is seen picking up a wooden plank from the street and using it during the attack. The suspects are believed to be males in their late teens or early 20s. Metro Crime Stoppers is offering a $2,000 reward fo…
Stiff Sentence For Repeat Offender Involved In Violent Maryland Carjacking: Prosecutors Stiff Sentence For Repeat Offender Involved In Violent Maryland Carjacking: Prosecutors
Stiff Sentence For Repeat Offender Involved In Violent Maryland Carjacking: Prosecutors A repeat offender was given a sentence above and beyond the standard for a violent carjacking last year in Baltimore that left a man with a fractured face. Alonzo Smith was sentenced to 20 years in prison, above the 10- to 15-year guidelines for an incident in February 2023 in the 200 block of High Street, the Baltimore City State's Attorney announced on Friday. On Feb. 5 last year, a 2022 Honda CRV was taken during the course of an assault minutes before members of the Baltimore Police Department responded to the area, officials said. The victim parked his vehicle shortly before being app…
DC Teen Killed By Masked Men At Work Dreamed Of Making Better Life For Little Sisters DC Teen Killed By Masked Men At Work Dreamed Of Making Better Life For Little Sisters
DC Teen Killed By Masked Men At Work Dreamed Of Making Better Life For Little Sisters Antonio Cunningham had a bright future ahead.  He was creative, with a passion for making TikTok videos. He loved his family, and dreamed of giving his siblings a better life. But the 17-year-old boy's life was cut short on Monday, Sept. 11, when he was killed on his way to work, according to a GoFundMe campaign launched for his family. "Antonio was not only a beloved child but also a proud and protective big brother of five sisters," the page reads. "In a heartbreaking and tragic turn of events, Antonio , a bright and promising young individual, lost his life on his way to work at J…
Police ID Man Killed During Maryland Carjacking Police ID Man Killed During Maryland Carjacking
Police ID Man Killed During Maryland Carjacking A 52-year-old man was killed over the weekend during a violent carjacking in Prince George's County.  Capitol Heights Michael Fernando Davis was identified on Monday as the victim who suffered fatal injuries during the theft of his car, which was subsequently crashed nearby, police say. The incident was reported at approximately 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 15 in the 5700 block of Gladstone Way.  Police say that when officers arrived at the scene of the carjacking, they found Davis suffering from trauma. He was taken to a nearby hospital, where he later died from his injuries.&nbs…
Jewelry Store Robber Convicted Of For Daylong Trail Of Terror In MD: Feds Jewelry Store Robber Convicted Of For Daylong Trail Of Terror In MD: Feds
Jewelry Store Robber Convicted Of For Daylong Trail Of Terror In MD: Feds A 29-year-old man may spend the rest of his life behind bars after terrorizing several Maryland businesses during a daylong crime spree throughout Baltimore, federal officials announced. Baltimore resident Keith Poynter, Jr. has become the latest to be convicted for his role in a 2019 series of armed robberies, all committed in one day, and for discharging a weapon during one of the incidents. He was convicted by a jury following a four-day trial. Federal prosecutors say that on Dec. 6, 2019, Poynter conspired with others, including Benjamin Bunn, Jr., and Tiffany Gardner, to rob businesse…
Woman Fights For Life After Valentine's Day Attack In Baltimore (DEVELOPING) Woman Fights For Life After Valentine's Day Attack In Baltimore (DEVELOPING)
Woman Fights For Life After Valentine's Day Attack In Baltimore (Developing) A woman is fighting for her life after being attacked in the early morning hours of Valentine's Day in Baltimore, authorities say. The 51-year-old victim was found inside of a home in the 500 block of North Clinton Street, shortly after 3:30 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 14, according to city police. Investigation revealed that the home the woman was in was shot into several times, with at least one bullet striking the woman, they said. The victim was rushed to an area hospital where she is listed in critical but stable condition. The suspect has not yet been identified. Southeast District detecti…
Machete-Wielding Man Rear-Ends Victim, Smashes Window In Hanover Collision, Police Say Machete-Wielding Man Rear-Ends Victim, Smashes Window In Hanover Collision, Police Say
Machete-Wielding Man Rear-Ends Victim, Smashes Window In Hanover Collision, Police Say A wan with a machete who had a warrant out for his arrest attacked a young woman during a road-rage incident in Hanover, authorities say. Around 7:40 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 11, an Anne Arundel County Police spokesperson said that a 28-year-old victim was rear-ended by the suspect on Arundel Mills Boulevard near Dorchester Boulevard. The suspect reportedly then got out of his vehicle with a machete, approached his victim, and threatened to kill her.  The victim stated that the suspect then struck her driver's side window with the machete, causing it to shatter before he got back in his…
MTA MobilityLink Driver Killed In 'Violent Crime' On The Job In Maryland MTA MobilityLink Driver Killed In 'Violent Crime' On The Job In Maryland
MTA MobilityLink Driver Killed In 'Violent Crime' On The Job In Maryland An MTA Mobility operator died on the job after a “violent crime” over the weekend, officials from the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) confirmed, though details of the incident remain under wraps. The agency said on Monday, Jan. 30 that the “MDOT MTA is saddened to learn of the recent tragic death of one of our contracted Mobility operators during their work shift.” “This front-line operator served Baltimore residents by transporting the most vulnerable individuals to essential services and jobs,” MDOT MTA Senior Director of Communications and Marketing Veronica Battisti said. “Our th…
Murderer Admits To Brutally Butchering Beloved 'Community Matriarch' In Baltimore Church Murderer Admits To Brutally Butchering Beloved 'Community Matriarch' In Baltimore Church
Murderer Admits To Brutally Butchering Beloved 'Community Matriarch' In Baltimore Church Manzie Smith, Jr. could spend the rest of his life in prison after admitting to the grisly murder of a beloved member and volunteer of an East Baltimore church in November 2021. Smith, 63, was sentenced to life in prison with all but 50 years suspended (plus five years of supervised probation) for his role in the murder of 69-year-old Evelyn Player in the bathroom of Southern Baptist Church, where she was a prominent volunteer. Investigators say that Smith stabbed Player dozens of times inside the church on the morning of Nov. 16, 2021. The investigation determined that Player clocked in…