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Dognapper From MD Let 'Lucky' Pup Out To Use Bathroom After PA Carjacking, DA Says Dognapper From MD Let 'Lucky' Pup Out To Use Bathroom After PA Carjacking, DA Says
Dognapper From MD Let 'Lucky' Pup Out To Use Bathroom After PA Carjacking, DA Says A Maryland man is wanted in connection to a carjacking and theft of a dog at a Pennsylvania business earlier this week, authorities announced on Wednesday, Sept. 25. Pennsylvania State Police have released photos of Poolesville resident Kenneth Crider, who is wanted for robbery, theft, and receiving stolen property following an incident in East Huntingdon on Monday afternoon, Sept 23. Prosecutors say that the victim advised police that he was walking into the Tractor Supply store when Crider allegedly forcibly stole the victim's truck keys from his pocket and fled the parking lot towar…
Family, Friends Shell-Shocked After Maryland Grandmother Of Eight Killed In Virginia Carjacking Family, Friends Shell-Shocked After Maryland Grandmother Of Eight Killed In Virginia Carjacking
Family, Friends Shell-Shocked After Maryland Grandmother Of Eight Killed In Virginia Carjacking A beloved Maryland grandmother of eight and mother to four children who spent part of her life dedicating herself to healthcare services in Virginia left a family reeling after she was killed in a carjacking. Silver Spring resident Melody Waldecker, 54, was involved in a fatal carjacking this week in Sterling by Jose Aguilar-Martinez where she was killed by her own vehicle, police say. Now, friends and well-wishers in the community are coming together in support of her family, which is stunned days after she was identified as the victim by police. "Losing a mother (or) grand…
Criminal Enterprises Broken Up Following 'Major Crime Sprees' In Baltimore, Howard Counties Criminal Enterprises Broken Up Following 'Major Crime Sprees' In Baltimore, Howard Counties
Criminal Enterprises Broken Up Following 'Major Crime Sprees' In Baltimore, Howard Counties Two crime enterprises largely made up of young offenders that have terrorized more than 100 victims in Baltimore during a series of crimes, authorities announced on Wednesday. Officials say that indictments have been filed, resulting in multiple people being charged, all of whom were between the ages of 15 and 19 years old. Indicted by the Maryland Attorney General:19-year-old Corey Sabb Jr. charged with 155 counts20-year-old Dewayne Sanders charged with 245 counts18-year-old Allen Hill charged with 76 counts17-year-old charged with 251 counts17-year-old charged with 94 counts — Baltimo…
Police Imposters Convicted Of Abductions, Torture Of Victims In Maryland: Feds Police Imposters Convicted Of Abductions, Torture Of Victims In Maryland: Feds
Police Imposters Convicted Of Abductions, Torture Of Victims In Maryland: Feds Two Baltimore County men who posed as police officers to abduct and torture their victims as part of a larger robbery conspiracy have been convicted following a three-week trial, federal authorities announced. Dennis Allen Hairston, 34, of Windsor Mill, and 33-year-old Rosedale resident Donte Davon Stanley are facing a lifetime in prison after being found guilty of kidnapping and other offenses. Prosecutors say that between May 2021 and August 2021, Hairston and Stanley were part of a group that planned and organized the kidnapping of three people, two of whom worked at check cashing busine…
Second Suspect Arrested For Murder Of Man Found Inside Vehicle In Maryland Field, Police Say Second Suspect Arrested For Murder Of Man Found Inside Vehicle In Maryland Field, Police Say
Second Suspect Arrested For Murder Of Man Found Inside Vehicle In Maryland Field, Police Say A second Baltimore man has been arrested months after a body was pulled from a suspicious vehicle in a Frederick County field. Shortly after 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 10, deputies were called to the 8200 block of Crum Road in Walkersville, where there were reports of a vehicle that had its flashers on and had been sitting there idle for more than six hours. Frederick County Sheriff's Office at the scene. Frederick County Sheriff's Office Upon arrival, deputies found Pikesville resident Brice Wendell Boots, 65, inside, and his death was investigated as a homicide. On Tuesday aft…
Slain MD Athlete's Estranged Wife Found Dead By Suicide, Murder Suspect Jailed: Officials Slain MD Athlete's Estranged Wife Found Dead By Suicide, Murder Suspect Jailed: Officials
Slain MD Athlete's Estranged Wife Found Dead By Suicide, Murder Suspect Jailed: Officials Disturbing new details have been released by prosecutors amid the investigation of a grisly murder of a former area athlete whose body was found in a car in Maryland. Baltimore's Keon Wilson-Hawkins, 20, of Baltimore, is believed to have abducted 66-year-old Brice Wendell Boots from his Pikesville home, just before 4:40 a.m. Jan. 10, the Frederick County State's Attorney said. They drove together to Frederick County, where Wilson-Hawkins killed Boots and left his body in a mud- and blood-spattered 2003 Toyota Sequoia, nearly 650 feet in a field off of the roadway, as previously reported by D…
Cop Impersonators Cuffed, Kidnapped Victims During Maryland Robberies: Feds Cop Impersonators Cuffed, Kidnapped Victims During Maryland Robberies: Feds
Cop Impersonators Cuffed, Kidnapped Victims During Maryland Robberies: Feds A police impersonator who carjacked drivers and their employers is expected to get 15 years in prison for a summertime crime spree in Maryland three years ago, federal authorities announced. Davonne Tramont Dorsey, 30, of Gwynn Oak, pleaded guilty to carjacking and to using, carrying and possessing a firearm during a crime of violence while admitting that he and others conspired to kidnap their victims to rob them while using force or threats. According to federal prosecutors, between May and August 2021, Dorsey and others planned to impersonate police officers to stop vehicles, c…
Teen Pair Busted For Attempted Strong-Armed Robbery, Carjacking In Maryland: Police Teen Pair Busted For Attempted Strong-Armed Robbery, Carjacking In Maryland: Police
Teen Pair Busted For Attempted Strong-Armed Robbery, Carjacking In Maryland: Police Two teens were busted for attempting a strong-armed robbery and carjacking in Maryland Monday, Feb. 19, authorities said. Rockville City Police officers responded to investigate a robbery report near the intersection of Waddington Lane and Waddington Ct. just after 11:30 a.m. The suspects tried to to steal the victim’s cell phone before fleeing in a Blue Kia passenger car, police said. The car, reported stolen earlier in the day from the 1700 block of Crawford Drive, was found on E. Jefferson St. a short time later. Officers followed the vehicle into an apartment complex on the 6100 block…
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…
18-Year-Old Arrested For Carjackings In Montgomery County; Other Suspects Sought: Police 18-Year-Old Arrested For Carjackings In Montgomery County; Other Suspects Sought: Police
18-Year-Old Arrested For Carjackings In Montgomery County; Other Suspects Sought: Police An 18-year-old was arrested for a series of carjackings in Montgomery County dating back to last November, authorities announced on Wednesday, Jan. 17. Joseph De-La-Paz was arrested on Friday, Jan. 5 and charged with multiple counts of armed carjacking, armed robbery, assault, theft, and weapons offenses, Montgomery County Police said. Investigators believe De-La-Paz is tied to carjackings from Tuesday, Nov. 7 and Wednesday, Nov. 8. Officers from the 4th District responded to the first carjacking report on the 3100 block of McMahon Road and found that a woman was at the trunk of her 2013 N…
Teen Arrested For Separate Robbery To Be Charged As Adult For Carjacking In Maryland: Police Teen Arrested For Separate Robbery To Be Charged As Adult For Carjacking In Maryland: Police
Teen Arrested For Separate Robbery To Be Charged As Adult For Carjacking In Maryland: Police Two teens are adding to their rap sheets after being implicated for their roles in an armed carjacking last month in Montgomery County. Samuel Fikru, 18, of Silver Spring, and a 16-year-old - who will be tried as an adult - have been arrested and charged for a carjacking and robbery in Rockville, police announced on Thursday. The carjacking was reported at around 9:10 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 8 on Leonard Court. Police say that three people approached a woman while she was parking her 2017 Honda Pilot, one holding a gun, one holding a knife, and a third who went to the passenger's side. Th…
Carjackers Stymied By Stick Shift Fail To Steal Porsche Parked In Maryland (VIDEO) Carjackers Stymied By Stick Shift Fail To Steal Porsche Parked In Maryland (VIDEO)
Carjackers Stymied By Stick Shift Fail To Steal Porsche Parked In Maryland (Video) A stick shift thwarted a group of young carjackers who attempted to steal a man's Porsche 911 at gunpoint in Montgomery County. Disturbing dash cam video of a group of four carjackers has been released by police as they attempt to track down the group that failed to steal the luxury car because they did not know how to operate a manual transmission. Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police are investigating the attempted armed carjacking. Montgomery County Department of Police The incident was reported shortly before midnight on Sunday, Nov. 26 in the 7300 block of Wi…
District Man Joins Teen Carjacker Behind Bars After Police Pursuit, Crash In Maryland (VIDEO) District Man Joins Teen Carjacker Behind Bars After Police Pursuit, Crash In Maryland (VIDEO)
District Man Joins Teen Carjacker Behind Bars After Police Pursuit, Crash In Maryland (Video) A 19-year-old District man will join his teenage co-conspirator behind bars after being sentenced for a armed carjacking that ended in a violent crash in Maryland. Zyier Brown has been sentenced to 30 years in prison with all but 13 years suspended after he and 17-year-old Upper Marlboro resident Victor Noel carjacked both an Uber and later a Toyota driver at gunpoint, the Montgomery County State's Attorney's Office announced on Wednesday. The prison term stems from a pair of separate carjacking incidents:  On Oct. 25, 2022 when they attacked an Uber driver in the 1500 block of Shady Gro…
Teen Wanted For Father's Day Murder Apprehended Weeks After Shooting In MD: Police Teen Wanted For Father's Day Murder Apprehended Weeks After Shooting In MD: Police
Teen Wanted For Father's Day Murder Apprehended Weeks After Shooting In MD: Police A 16-year-old shooter who was wanted for his role in the murder of James Joel Austin earlier this year was apprehended by police in Forest Heights, authortieis announced on Thursday night. Isaiah Brown-Hawkins was taken into custody for the Father's Day killing of Austin on Sunday, June 18 in Damascus., according to the Montgomery County Department of Police. He had been wanted for months following the fatal shooting until he was arrested, officials said on Thursday, Aug. 31. Police say that Brown-Hawkins shot and killed Austin on Sunday, June 18 in the 9800 block of Bethesda Church Road i…
16 Indicted In Crime Ring Targeting Asian-American Jewelers Across Mid-Atlantic: Feds 16 Indicted In Crime Ring Targeting Asian-American Jewelers Across Mid-Atlantic: Feds
16 Indicted In Crime Ring Targeting Asian-American Jewelers Across Mid-Atlantic: Feds An indictment of 16 members of a violent mid-Atlantic crime ring has been unsealed and the federal agencies are naming names.  Of the 16, eight of the alleged crime ring members were arrested in the morning on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, police in Fairfax County, Virginia announced later that day.  They were all arrested in connection to a violent crime spree that took place between Jan. 7, 2022, through Jan. 27, 2023.  The crime ring members were all from Maryland and the District of Columbia. They met with their accused leader – Trevor Wright, also known as “Taliban Glizzy” …
Wrong Stop: Drinking Carjackers Attempt To Steal Ride-On Metro Bus In Maryland, Police Say Wrong Stop: Drinking Carjackers Attempt To Steal Ride-On Metro Bus In Maryland, Police Say
Wrong Stop: Drinking Carjackers Attempt To Steal Ride-On Metro Bus In Maryland, Police Say Two men who didn't like where their bus was heading took matters into their own hands and tried to take it over in Maryland, police say. Early on Friday morning, Ricko Ford, of Capitol Heights, 29, and 30-year-old Gaithersburg resident Wayne Pitt allegedly sought to a Ride-On Metro Bus in Wheaton in a strange carjacking that was called in overnight. The incident was reported shortly before 12:30 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 11 in the area of Connecticut Avenue and Georgia Avenue. Investigators say that the pair were picked up at the Glenmont Metro Station in Wheaton, when they advised the bus driv…
Carjacking, Kidnapping, Rape: Multi-State Crime Spree Stretched Into PA, Feds Say Carjacking, Kidnapping, Rape: Multi-State Crime Spree Stretched Into PA, Feds Say
Carjacking, Kidnapping, Rape: Multi-State Crime Spree Stretched Into PA, Feds Say Four Delaware men are accused in a crime spree that stretched into Pennsylvania and allegedly included car theft, kidnapping, gunpoint robbery, and rape.  Twenty-four-year-old Tonnaire McNair-Matthews, 23-year-old David Hinson, 21-year-old Michael Caldwell, and 20-year-old Mahkiya Powell were each named in a July 13 indictment unsealed in a US District Court in Delaware this week, said the US Attorney's Office.  The spree, federal authorities say, took place on April 14 and began in Delaware. Investigators claim the four suspects were riding around in a stolen …
DC Carjackers Avoid Being Shot, Not Arrested While Targeting Veteran Detective In Maryland DC Carjackers Avoid Being Shot, Not Arrested While Targeting Veteran Detective In Maryland
DC Carjackers Avoid Being Shot, Not Arrested While Targeting Veteran Detective In Maryland A pair of carjackers bit off more than they could chew in Prince George’s County when they accidentally targeted a police officer who took matters into his own hands. Charles Edward Owens, 24, and a 16-year-old teen, both from Washington, DC, were arrested following a police pursuit after an officer fired shots and scared off his would-be assailants, according to the Prince George’s County Police Department. At approximately 11:45 p.m. on Monday, June 12, a detective working for the Carjacking Interdiction Unit was driving in the area of Oxon Run Drive and Anvil Lane in Temple Hills in an u…
Baltimore Thieves Steal Lamborghini In Early Morning Robbery Baltimore Thieves Steal Lamborghini In Early Morning Robbery
Baltimore Thieves Steal Lamborghini In Early Morning Robbery A Lamborghini was stolen in an early morning carjacking in Baltimore, authorities confirm. Officers were called to the 400 block of Light Street for reports of an armed robbery around 6 a.m., Wednesday, March 22, according to a spokesperson from the Baltimore Police Department. Once at the location, officers were informed that two unknown men approached the driver of a Lamborghini, demanding his car keys, phone, and wallet.  The victim complied with the demands and gave the suspects his property. The suspects quickly took off in the Lamborghini and a Dodge Charger. The victim was unh…
Baltimore Man Charged With Teen's Murder, 2022 Summer Crime Spree: AG Baltimore Man Charged With Teen's Murder, 2022 Summer Crime Spree: AG
Baltimore Man Charged With Teen's Murder, 2022 Summer Crime Spree: AG A man accused of murdering 19-year-old Deontay Edwards in Baltimore last summer has been implicated in a carjacking conspiracy that continued even after the teen’s death, according to the Maryland State’s Attorney’s Office. Baltimore resident Tyshaun Williams has been indicted for the murder of Edwards in July 2022, the attempted murders of three others, and a carjacking conspiracy that lasted through the end of the summer, AG Anthony Brown announced. Williams’ trail of terror reportedly began on July 22, 2022, in the 5300 block of Nelson Avenue when he allegedly carjacked a woman at gunpoi…
DC Child Sex Offender Behind Bars Again — This Time For Carjacking DC Child Sex Offender Behind Bars Again — This Time For Carjacking
DC Child Sex Offender Behind Bars Again — This Time For Carjacking A 43-year-old Washington, DC man is behind bars again after he was released following a 17-year-long sentence for the sexual assault of a child, authorities announced. Monteray Horn is accused of carjacking multiple people on the same day throughout Montgomery County after shooting at a man on a Metro train in Anacostia, according to Montgomery County Police. Investigation determined that Horn allegedly boarded the train and shot at the man, who was left unharmed, police say. After the train stopped, Horn reportedly carjacked a vehicle at gunpoint in Washington, DC, and drove it to the Whea…
Another Alleged Teenage Killer Charged After Gas Station Slaying Another Alleged Teenage Killer Charged After Gas Station Slaying
Another Alleged Teenage Killer Charged After Gas Station Slaying A second teenager has been charged in connection to the murder of a Largo man, authorities say. A 15-year-old boy has been charged for the murder of Lee Alexander Thomas, 54, over a month after his killing, according to Prince George's County police. A 17-year-old boy has already been charged with the Dec. 19, 2022 murder. Police say that the teens shot Thomas at a gas station in the 10000 block of Camps Way South around 11 p.m., Dec. 19, 2022.  Medics rushed Thomas to a hospital where he later died of his injuries sustained in the shooting. Investigators say that Thomas was shot by…
Young Teens Busted After Crashing Car Into Tree During Police Chase Young Teens Busted After Crashing Car Into Tree During Police Chase
Young Teens Busted After Crashing Car Into Tree During Police Chase Two young teens have been arrested after reportedly stealing a car in an armed carjacking in Prince George's County, police say. Two boys, aged 14 and 15, were caught by police after their victim called for help after being carjacked in the 4800 block of Silver Hill Road in Suitland, according to Prince George's County police.  The teens reportedly approached the victim around 11 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 17. Police were able to locate the vehicle and the teens around 45 minutes later and began a brief police chase.  The teens eventually crashed into a tree in the are a of Southern Ave…
Police Warn Public After String Of Ride Share Robberies Across Maryland Police Warn Public After String Of Ride Share Robberies Across Maryland
Police Warn Public After String Of Ride Share Robberies Across Maryland Baltimore police are investigating a string of robberies involving suspects using Ride Share apps to carjack drivers, authorities say. The suspects are reportedly carjacking the drivers, then using the Ride Share apps to pick up victims and either rob them via Cash App or drive them to ATMs, according to Baltimore police. Detectives have connected with multiple vendors and are working to investigate these cases and have payments reversed to victims when applicable. Officers have reportedly made arrests and are working with both local and federal law enforcement partners in investigating th…
Off-Duty DC Police Officer's SUV Carjacked In NJ: Report Off-Duty DC Police Officer's SUV Carjacked In NJ: Report
Off-Duty DC Police Officer's SUV Carjacked In NJ: Report A carjacking suspect is on the run after an off-duty DC police officer's SUV was stolen in New Jersey, officials confirmed. The incident happened early Monday, Nov. 21 in Elizabeth, city spokesperson Ruby Contreras said. The unidentified cop's badge and ID card were found in the car, which was later discovered in an unspecified location, NJ.com reports. It was not immediately known if the officer was inside the car when it was taken, but he was reportedly brought to University Hospital in Newark. "The police are still recovering video of the incident and no suspect description has bee…
Three Teens Apprehended After Violent Armed Carjacking, Police Pursuit, Crash In Maryland Three Teens Apprehended After Violent Armed Carjacking, Police Pursuit, Crash In Maryland
Three Teens Apprehended After Violent Armed Carjacking, Police Pursuit, Crash In Maryland Three teens were taken into custody after an armed carjacking in Maryland that saw them take police on a pursuit before crashing earlier this week, officials said. Zyier Brown, 18, Jayla Newman, 18, both of Washington DC, and a 16-year-old from Upper Marlboro are all facing charges for their roles in a carjacking in Gaithersburg, the Montgomery County Department of Police announced on Wednesday, Nov. 16. The incident began shortly after 1:30 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 14 in the 7800 block of Guildberry Court, when the department received a report of a carjacking. According to officials, the inv…
Investigators Use Smartphone To Track Missing Teen Involved In Carjacking In Maryland: Police Investigators Use Smartphone To Track Missing Teen Involved In Carjacking In Maryland: Police
Investigators Use Smartphone To Track Missing Teen Involved In Carjacking In Maryland: Police Three teens were apprehended and a fourth is still wanted in connection to a carjacking in Anne Arundel County over the weekend after being tracked by one of their parents on their phone, police announced. At approximately 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 11, officers from the Anne Arundel Police Department responded to a reported carjacking in the 7700 block of Hancock Lane in Glen Burnie, where three adults were approached by a gun-wielding teen while returning to their apartment. Investigators said that the adults complied, and the suspect fled with their 2017 black Toyota Camry. Accord…
Disorderly Man On PCP Hit With Electronic Control Device In Busy Maryland Intersection: Sheriff Disorderly Man On PCP Hit With Electronic Control Device In Busy Maryland Intersection: Sheriff
Disorderly Man On PCP Hit With Electronic Control Device In Busy Maryland Intersection: Sheriff Authorities say that a belligerent man who was caught attempting to stop drivers at a busy Maryland intersection was possibly under the influence before being apprehended in Charles County. Joseph Leroy Duckett, 55, of Indian Head, was released from custody following his arrest on Sunday, Nov. 6 by officers called to report a possible carjacking in progress, according to a spokesperson for the Charles County Sheriff’s Office. The incident began at approximately 8:20 p.m. on Sunday night, when officers were called to the intersection of Route 5 and Post Office Road in Waldorf to investigate …
Teen Carjacker Apprehended After Foot Chase, Second Suspect At Large In Maryland: Police Teen Carjacker Apprehended After Foot Chase, Second Suspect At Large In Maryland: Police
Teen Carjacker Apprehended After Foot Chase, Second Suspect At Large In Maryland: Police A 14-year-old boy was arrested after stealing a vehicle in Odenton, authorities say. On Thursday, Nov. 3, around 4:30 a.m., officers responded for a report of a carjacking that had just occurred in the 2400 block of Autumn Harvest Court, according to Anne Arundel County police. Investigators say that the victim stated was approached by two black male suspects, one of whom asked the victim for money. While the victim was attempting to gather money, the suspect brandished a handgun and demanded "everything". Both suspects then entered the victim's vehicle and fled. Officers were able to loc…
Man Sentenced After Carjacking Unsuspecting Woman Putting On Clothes In Maryland Parking Lot Man Sentenced After Carjacking Unsuspecting Woman Putting On Clothes In Maryland Parking Lot
Man Sentenced After Carjacking Unsuspecting Woman Putting On Clothes In Maryland Parking Lot A man convicted of carjacking a woman at gunpoint while she was trying to get dressed was sentenced to 15 years in prison, officials announce. Anthony Millhouse, 40, was convicted of armed carjacking and use of a firearm in the commission of a crime of violence back in April 2022 after attacking the unsuspecting woman on March 30, 2021, according to the Montgomery County State's Attorney's Office. Millhouse snuck up on the 49-year-old woman as she was putting on a long sleeved shirt she was carrying after she had unlocked her vehicle to put items inside while it was parked in a parking lot …
Man In Custody For Carjacking, Kidnapping Charged With Attempted Murder Of Minor In Maryland Man In Custody For Carjacking, Kidnapping Charged With Attempted Murder Of Minor In Maryland
Man In Custody For Carjacking, Kidnapping Charged With Attempted Murder Of Minor In Maryland A 29-year-old man already apprehended for a carjacking and kidnapping incident is now facing an attempted murder charge following a lengthy investigation into a summer shooting in Maryland, police announced. Montgomery County resident Damien Fisher, of Germantown, was arrested and charged with attempted first-degree murder and first-degree assault following an incident that happened on Tuesday, Aug. 16 in the 18300 block of Lost Knife Circle in Montgomery Village. On the night of the shooting, officers said that they were called to Lost Knife Circle, where they found a minor suffering from …